The BAU team had been working nonstop over the last month and the work load is getting to the latest member, Diana Moonstone. She had a hard time with the last case, but will happened when she has to head to Salem for a case that she will never forget. Reid/OC story.

Please read my other stories before this one to understand Diana better.

SADLY I DO NOT OWN CRIMINAL MINDS.


Diana Moonstone sat at her desk working on some paper work. The BAU team had just returned from a week and a half long case in New Orleans. A man was going around killing prostitutes because he claimed his ex, a voodoo priestess, cursed him. They found that he was just trying to frame her so that she would lose her business. When that didn't work, he went after her. The whole thing shocked Diana, reminding her of the night a former student almost did her in. She was so thankful that Reid figured everything out before it was too late.

On the flight back Reid noticed that Diana was upset. It had only been a year since Diana's near death experience, and he knew firsthand how hard it was to forget things like that. "You had flashbacks, didn't you?"

"Yeah."

He held her hands and kissed her cheek. "When we get back, I'll help you through it."

Reid finished his report within an hour of landing, followed by Morgan, then Rossi. The only one not finished was JJ. She returned to the team around the holidays. Diana sighed. 'Why did this case have to be my area of expertise?' She finished the last sentence and emailed it to Hotch. She then looked over to the door to find Reid talking to Morgan. "Spencer, I just finished my report. As soon as Hotch gives me the ok we can go home."

Reid walked over to her. "I'm sure Hotch won't keep us much longer."

JJ walks over to the small group. "I just turned mine in. The press was horrible. One just wanted to know what killed the women. So what are your plans tonight?"

"Sleep. I don't remember that last time I slept in my bed for a whole night," Morgan said with a big yawn.

"How about you two?" JJ learned of Reid and Diana's relationship quickly.

Reid smiled. "I have a surprise planned for Diana."

"Last time you had a surprise for my I couldn't come in the next day." It was the only day she called in. She said it was a fever but the truth, Reid took her out for a moonlight picnic and the most passionate love making ever. She never understood how Reid was able to walk afterwards.

"I promise you'll make it in," he whispered into her ear. She giggled, gaining the attention of the others. Her cheeks started to burn. She looked to Hotch's door hoping that he would send them home before her whole face went red. When the door began to open, a wave of relief rushed over her.

Hotch walked out of the room. "I'm sorry guys but we have another case. There is a series of deaths in Salem, Massachusetts. We leave in fifteen."

Diana's heart dropped. She had hoped to go home to relax. She needed to unwind after the last case. Not wanting the team to know her true feelings, she went to her desk grabbed her bag and headed to the door. Reid quickly grabbed his belonging and met her at the elevator. Once inside Diana just hang her head. "Looks like your plans have gone down the drain."

"We'll have time when we come back. Are you going to be ok Diana?"

"I don't know. That guy got to me. The way he talked about how Tonya ruined him because of magic. I thought about what Meagan had said to us before…"

Reid wrapped his arms around her, resting his chin on her head. "I know how you feel. I had trouble with cases that involved drugs for the longest time after I got clean. We can talk about it till we get to the plane if you want."

She just shook her head. "No. I don't think that I could get it all out before we get there. I just hope we can find this Unsub quick."

"Me too. We'll have to at least stay the night, so maybe at the hotel."

She nodded. Diana was thankful for Spencer. He cared more about her than anything. But it sometimes worried her that it made him loose focus. The elevator slowed. He gave her a quick kiss on the head before heading out the opening door. She followed him out.


They landed in record time. The chief met them and explained the situation. Five victims, all with red hair and green eyes were found. The females were hung and the males under a piles of stone. Diana felt a tightness in her chest. She reached for Reid. He quickly turned to find her with a hand to her heart.

"What's wrong Diana," he asked trying to hind the worry in his voice. The rest of the team turned to her.

She swallowed the lump in her throat. "The Unsub is using the methods of the Witch Trails as their signature."

"Then way these victims. The only thing that they have in common is their hair and eyes," Rossi said.

"In the Middle Ages, people thought that is someone with red hair and green eyes was a witch, werewolf, or vampire. Whoever is doing this must have deep ties to the trial and Europe."

"That would be most of the town," the chief interjected.

"Then we better get started." Hotch turned to the rest of the team. "Morgan, JJ and Rossi, head to the crime scenes. Reid and Diana, we're heading over to the station. Chief, could we get the town records going all the way back the first settlers?"

"I could but that would take forever to go through."

"You haven't met Dr. Reid."

"I'll get what I can over to the station. We do have some of the records on computer so you can get started."

"Good. I'll call our Technical Analyst to help." Hotch enter the phone number he knew all to while.

"Yes Sir," came a female voice.

"Garcia. I need you to find any digital records of the residents of Salem."

"Whoa, do you know how many people that is?"

"You can narrow that down some. Remove anyone that moved in to the area in the last thirty years."

"That will help some. Is there anything else?"

"See if you can find who the original settlers were. That will give us a base."

"I'll do my best sir."

"Thank you. Send the files to Diana's PDA when you have it."

"Will do." The line went dead. If it could be found, Penelope Garcia would find it.


Reid quickly made quick work of the birth, marriage, and death records on digital copy. He then moved through the birth record books. Diana brushed up on her Salem Witch Trail history. She never like the topic but knew it was important. She had called Garcia and told her to focus on the families of the afflicted girls, clergy, jury, judge and witnesses. That helped to narrow the list too. She also had asked for the current list of actors from the reenactments. She looked to Reid hoping he found something. His eyes we're glued to the book he held. She had to asks, "Did you find anything Spencer?"

"No. Nothing is sending up a red flag."

"I'm having no luck either. I can't pick up on anything. It's almost like New Orleans."

Spencer placed a hand on her arm. "Do you want to go somewhere and talk about it dear? I doubt Hotch will mind."

She looked at him with tired eyes. Honestly, all she really wanted to do was crawl into the four post bed she shared with Reid and fall asleep in his arms. But she knew the only way that would happen was for them to finish this case. "No. We need to find something."

"Alright. But at least take a few minutes to relax."

"Ok, I'll be outside if you need me." She got up to leave, passing Hotch as she did.

Hotch looked at her. He sensed that something was up. When she was out the door, Hatch asked Reid, "Is she alright?"

"I'm honestly not sure. It's could just be having too many cases in a row."

"I'm sure it's affecting all us, but no doubt two similar cases in a row is getting to her more. Just keep an eye on her."

'Already am Hotch,' Reid thought as the rest of the team arrived.

Rossi was the first in. Concern wore heavy on his face. "We have a bigger problem Hotch. A team is doing this."

"What do you mean?"

"None of the victims were bound or drugged. That at least three people have to be involved," Morgan added in

"Reid, go get Diana. We need to come up with a plan."

Reid did as he was told and headed for the door Diana went through minutes earlier. The door was located on the side of the station with a side street. He first looked toward the intersection then down the street. She was leaning up against the building. "Diana, we need you to come back in."

Time seemed to slow at that moment. As Diana lifted off the wall and turned to the door, a black van pulled up to the curb. Two men jumped out, grabbed Diana, and pulled her toward the van. She shouted for her Spencer over and over as he run to help her. But he was too far away. The side door closed while the van pulled away. Reid quickly looked to catch the license plate number. Fear filled his eyes when he found that the plate was gone.

Morgan came running out to find Reid on his knees, watching the van drive down the street. "Reid, we heard shouting. What's going on?"

"They took her. The Unsubs took her." An ocean of emotions washed over him.

Morgan went to him. "Come on man. We have to tell everyone what happened." He helped Reid get up and walked him inside.


Will the team saving Diana in time? Read on to find out.

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