A 221B early birthday present for Master Mapleleaf - I hope you enjoy it :D
Disclaimer: I own only my story line, my original character, and my mistakes

As he pelted through the dark and rain washed London streets, Sammy could hear the voice of the ex-army doctor following him.

"Run Sammy, get away from here."

John had lifted him, pushed him out of the tiny window and sent him on his way without a thought for his own safety. Sammy had hit the ground running, but not aimlessly. No, Sammy was running for Baker Street, and the one person he knew would help.

Blaring car horns assailed his ears as he flew across roads, but he was intent on getting help for the man who had ensured his freedom from the gang of sinister looking men.

They thought Sammy had been spying on them, but really he had simply been in the wrong place at the wrong time. He was grateful that Mr Holmes' doctor friend had seen them grab him and followed. The result though, was that now the doctor was captive, having engineered Sammy's escape.

At last his goal was in sight, and pushing down his shyness and nerves he hammered on the door of 221B.

It was Sherlock who answered the door, and he hurriedly told his tale. As he finished the detective drew him inside and called Mrs Hudson.

"I need to go rescue John." he said softly. "Take care of this brave boy."