I Used to Live Alone Before I Knew You
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| Fanfiction | |
|---|---|
| Title: | I Used to Live Alone Before I Knew You |
| Author(s): | etothepii |
| Date(s): | December 21, 2010 |
| Length: | 11,100 words |
| Genre: | slash |
| Fandom: | Sherlock (TV)/Good Omens |
| External Links: | at livejournal at AO3 |
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winged!Sherlock by Daunt - In the fanart, as well as in the story, Sherlock is recast as a Crowley-style demon, retaining his trademark Sherlock coat, but with added yellow eyes and black demon wings. The color scheme of this piece is reminiscent of the official Good Omens cover art.
I Used to Live Alone Before I Knew You is a Johnlock Good Omens fusion story by etothepii.
As of 25 September 2016, there are 269 comments on its LiveJournal page posting. The fic on AO3 has 111 comments, 3425 kudos, 1433 bookmarks, and 60539 hits.
Reactions and Reviews
Good Omens fusion! Oh so very awesome. Both Holmeses slip so very nicely into the Good Omens style angel/demon (a demon who can care and an angel that’s kind of a bastard) while at the same time being true to character. John is John, and Moriarty doesn’t like being ignored. All in all, I thought this was perfect.[1]
This is a gorgeous Good omens crossover, but no knowledge of Good omens is needed. Quite frankly one of the best Wing!fics. I adore the characterisation. It is both simple and divine.[2]
Sherlock's a demon, but although he's done some pretty nasty things in his past, he's lived so long that he's bored now. He and Mycroft, "know that nothing they do really matters, in the grand scheme of things. One day there will be a final battle, where Heaven and Hell will compete for their final victory. And it will be a really big deal, they're sure. But until that day comes, both sides are in and will remain in a holding pattern..."Enter John, who fascinates Sherlock despite the inconvenience of pretending to be human around him. John's surprised that Sherlock believes in God, but what he doesn't know is that there's no faith involved.
There are cases, souls on the line, secrets revealed, and Moriarty's games. Etothepii sets everything in a believable grey area where demons are damned but capable of emotional attachment, and where angels and demons can secretly work together. The relationship between Mycroft and Sherlock is very well done; I love that they rely on one another even as they argue over which side gets whose souls. It's very in character for both of them. Actually, everything about the fusion slots seamlessly into place (though you don't need to have read Good Omens to understand and enjoy). And Sherlock's feelings for John and his trust in him are the heart of the story.[3]
Fascinating and highly enjoyable read that somehow seems very in character.[4]
References
- ^ "Rec: I Used to Live Alone Before I Knew You by etothepii". Archived from the original on 2024-05-11.
- ^ "Recommended FanFiction". Archived from the original on 2021-10-10.
- ^ "Rec by mothlights at epic_recs, March 11, 2013". Archived from the original on 2024-05-11.
- ^ "Sherlock Recs: slash and gen / friendship Part 1". Archived from the original on 2021-01-16.