If thou didst ever hold me in thy heart

That's right. Hamatio.

This marks my foray into the "songfic" so popular amongst fanfiction circles (keep them coming, BBC Sherlock slash lovers!). Generally, these one-shot stories are based on lyrics of the author's choosing, usually of schmaltzy, romantic, or particularly emo subject matter. I felt that Hamlet was overqualified for this writing task. The song is "I Trust You To Kill Me" by Rocco Deluca and The Burden. The poem is mine. I wish the OTP name was mine, but sadly, tis not. Enjoy.

By Caitlin, Sept. 17, 2010

Most loyal Horatio, I beg thee

though mine heart dost tether itself to thy

friendship, that most harbored of stoic craft

whose stately sail catches only the wind

that it wisely desires, and thus favors

starboard nor port; simple distinction this

world hath not, ample time this Dane hath not

to study the cold waves as thou can read,

to feel the dark flames as thou can tame

I possess not the bleak facility

to take life, much less my very own

In you, Horatio, I place the judge

of my sanity and my name’s honor

I trust you with my life, my stark essence;

that which can suffer no earthly peril

None can harm me that love me, and therefore

I trust you to kill me