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Fifth Position

Prologue:

Nineteen-year-old Rolien Verschoor was staged in fourth position on the main stage in the Dutch National Ballet. Her already bloody feet were nailed to the floor. There was a single slash across the girl's throat. She looked almost alive in her white costume for Swan Lake.

Written in blood above her was the phrase: "Three cheers for the red white and blue!"

Inspector Elisa Laurent looked closely at the words. Detective Lauke Poelert settled beside her.

"It looks like you're America-bound," she said in Dutch.

Laurent only nodded. Four girls, four different world-renowned ballet companies, in three different countries. America was bound to be the last stop.

Chapter One:

"J.J. told me she loved me during the hostage takedown," Reid told Prentiss as they sat in her office. "I'm not sure I can work here with that knowledge."

"I can understand that Spencer," she said. "Where do you want to transfer to?"

"I'm thinking white-collar," he said. "Morgan teased me for enjoying a good paper trail, but it is relaxing, and I think I could use a relaxing job right now."

"When do you want to make it effective?" she asked.

"Two weeks," he said. "To give you time for you to get someone decent."

"I appreciate your candor Spencer, and just know that what was said here does not leave this room."

"I never questioned that Emily," he said standing up.

"Good luck," she said.

"Thanks," Reid said and left.

There was a knock on her door. She opened it to see a blond woman with a harsh look on her face.

"Elise!" Prentiss said delightedly. "I didn't know you were in town."

"I am here on serious business unfortunately," she said.

Prentiss gestured for her to sit down.

"First, who was that person who left your office just now?" Laurent asked.

"An agent of mine," she said. "For another two weeks at least."

"Can I use him?" she asked urgently.

"What is this about Elise?"

"I have worked very hard to keep this from making the news: An 'unsub' has been targeting girls in the top ballet companies in the Europe and one in Russia. A taunting message was left in blood indicating he or she was US-bound. I have three months before this monster strikes again if he sticks to his timeline."

"What does my agent have to do with this?"

"I need an undercover operative, he is a little old to be a student, but as an instructor he'll due."

Elise looked at Prentiss.

"You have a terrible Poker face Emily. What is so funny?"

"I don't mean to laugh," she said. "But he is not the most graceful agent."

"He will not be performing, Emily. I just need him to be able to teach. I already have authorization to use and undercover team. I could use a profiler, which is why I was visiting anyway. I want a fresh set of eyes on the case."

"You have the full cooperation of the BAU," Prentiss said.

"Does that include your agent who was just here?"

"You can ask him now."