When the War Fires Fade by snowdarkred (PG-13)

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Fandom: SHERLOCK
Pairing: none (although the author rates it as John/Sherlock pre-slash)
Length: about 7,000ish words
Author on LJ: snowdarkred
Author Website: More fiction from this author can be found on their LJ under the fanfiction tag.
Why this must be read:
I have a somewhat unabashed love of AU fic, as you can probably tell by how much of it I have recommended this month. I also love crossovers, but this totally doesn't count as a crossover fic because it was only inspired by the novel Sunshine by Robin McKinley, ok? Right. Right. *waves hands* These are not the droids you're looking for...

Here is the author's summary of the story: The Wars turned the world on its head, and in that unrivaled chaos, John Watson was born with a rare gift. Sherlock, naturally, was born with an even rarer one. Years after the Wars end and the Others return to their dark lairs, two men are introduced by a well-meaning mutual acquaintance. And their world is upturned yet again.


When the War Fires Fade