Series Rec: Dreamscapes

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Title: Dreamscapes
Author: sorion
Pairing: Sherlock/John
Length: 10,738 (3 parts)
Rating: General for first two, explicit for third
Warnings: None
Verse: Sherlock BBC
Author's summary: No series summary available

Part 1 (Scrooged): Sherlock finishes his solitary quest after Reichenbach. He begins to think that John might be better off without him. It takes some interference to prove him wrong.
Part 2 (Secret Garden): John has accepted his fate. He has also accepted his dreams; they are a welcome respite, and the only time he still sees in colour.
Part 3 (Wings of Desire, Der Himmel über London): They have only begun scratching at the surface of a bond that has every chance to last a lifetime, and they’re beginning to discover it.


Reccer's comments: This is a great little series. It follows the development of Sherlock and John's relationship, starting while Sherlock is still away on his hiatus, and ending with their reunion. Each story has an emphasis on dreams and their connection with a certain film/story, which is evident from the titles.

Part 1: This one is pretty much a re-telling of A Christmas Carol, with Sherlock being visited by three people who try to convince him John is better off with him than without him.

Part 2: Some parallels with Secret Garden. John thinks his colourful dreams are the best part of his life post-Sherlock -- until Sherlock comes back, and he realises his dreams are nothing compared to reality.

Part 3: Parallels with Wings of Desire. Sherlock and John deal with the aftermath of his return, and find their relationship deepening as a result. This one is explicit.