No idea how this is going to go so I'll write a decent sized first chapter and if you want more then let me know. I plan for there to be romance, pain, loss, abductions, action and ninja skills to hold on to your hats...

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Chapter 1: Interference

The team sat around the round table, weary and impatient. "Look, I know it's late, but I have important news." Hotch began, "Since Cruz and JJ's abduction the board have decided that the team need further assistance for current cases. Until they feel the team are stable enough to continue with matters, without being emotionally compromised, they have chosen a new British agent to transfer to this unit. They said she's at the top of her field in the research and development department for criminal behaviour and emotional psychology, as well as being one of the top graduates from her profiling class at Oxford." Hotch said, rubbing his forehead wearily; an action which he had been doing far more often than usual since the news.
Morgan looked up from his case file and frowned, "So she's Reid then..?". This remark was met with the deep sound of repressed laughter, which increased when Morgan glanced at Reid and saw his confused expression, "Hey, don't worry pretty boy, I bet she ain't got nothing on you."

JJ, who had been sober since the announcement finally spoke up. "Wait... Hotch... Why do they think we've been emotionally compromised? The team acted on that case just as they would have on any case. If this is just another way of punishing…-".

Hotch cut in, "It's not that, but I understand your apprehension. It's never easy when outside forces alter the team, but it's just something we have to deal with. We have to put up with it until they decide otherwise. Yes, Garcia?"

"Sir, who is this new person? What's her name? What does she look like? Is she nice?", Garcia fought against the anxiety that bubbled up every time something tried to change the team. Despite her sometimes sarcastic remarks, she would fight for her family more fiercely than most, and she wasn't about to accept this easily. Morgan knew she was starting to get worked up about it so he tried a reprieve, "Hey, calm down there baby girl, don't let this phase you. This team holds up against anything, remember?". Blake nodded in response and turned her attention to Penelope,"Remember how you felt about me as well..? And now look at us, we get along don't we?".

"You know I meant well," Penelope retorted, "I just don't like people messing with my little cubs is all... I'm like a lioness".

"More like a house cat." whispered Rossi.

Morgan chuckled, "Oh you always mean well baby girl but other people don't always see it. Just give her a chance before you get the claws out."

JJ, thrown off by the laughter and light-heartedness, due to a crushing sense of blame and guilt, pulled the conversation back to the matter, "When does she arrive?". After quickly checking his phone, Hotch responded, "Her flight arrives late this evening and she is scheduled to consult on the case tomorrow. She'll be working in the field with us as well so play nice and let her help, there's a lot at stake and depending on the board's decision this could be a permanent change.".

Reid, who had been following the conversation in quiet contemplation spoke up, "What's her name?"

"She's Dr. Sam Carter. No doubt you and Blake will be familiar with some of her work on behavioural linguistics and in depth field analysis papers."

"Oh yeah, I've heard of her," said Blake, "She wrote a paper last year. I read it. Something on how behaviour and language are linked to assessing the uses of a victim to the UnSub. She does advanced field work... And didn't I hear that she worked around Europe as well," Blake thought for a second, "Didn't she work for Interpol, in the main sector, until recently?" The team, surprised by this announcement, perhaps even more so than the initial one, turned to Hotch. "Yes that is correct. She collaborated with Emily on a few cases, so, once I heard she was being transferred here I made a call. I can imagine you will all be happy to know that, while she is an apparent genius, Emily also said she was one of the kindest and most inspired people she'd worked with, obviously apart from us..." This last comment was met with laughter from the group and a small and rare smile from Hotch. "Now," he continued, "everyone go home, get some rest and be back here for 8:00 am tomorrow, we have a case in Montana that requires attention. You'll find the case files on the table in front of you." With that Hotch turned and left through the door.

JJ, after quickly grabbing the file of reports and gruesome images, ran after him. "Sir... Hotch!" She raised her voice to get his attention, "Hotch look. If this is somehow my fault and they're doing this because they want to get at me then please just tell me." Hotch saw the concern on JJ's face, she continued, "The team have been through so much in the past few years, doesn't the board realise that this probably isn't the best move?".

He sighed, "JJ, look, this is in no way your fault. They made a choice and we have to go along with it. I have been reassured that this won't cause any unnecessary problems and from what I have been told, while the board aren't happy with what happened to you and Cruz, they understand the situation and, because it was in relation to the federal government and appointed by them, they have no grounds to give you any penalties. Please, go home and rest, don't let this bother you."

Back in the conference room the team were deep in discussion about what Sam was going to be like. "Well if Emily likes her then she can't be that bad, right?", Garcia was nervous but trying hard to hide it. Reid chimed in, "She's one of the best researchers I've read about, some of her work is amazing. It'll be nice to have someone else around here who understands some of the things I say. Apart from Blake no one seems very interested." This led Reid to state another obscure fact, "Hey, did you know, statistically, 25% of people say they can keep a conversation going no matter what the topic, which means there are 1,750,000,000 on this planet who think themselves capable of being that socially flexible; Yet the five of you struggle to maintain any conversations with me about physics, facts or literature."

"Oh sweetie," Garcia replied, "That's because in today's modern culture there are much more interesting things to be talking about." She giggled.

"Hey Reid," said Morgan, "Sounds like you might have a little bit of competition with this girl, eh?" Reid looked at him with a blank expression, "I dont understand what you mean. Besides, I've never even met her so you have nothing to base this on."

"Ooooooh, pretty boy is blushing," a deep laugh escaped Derek's throat, "this girl is either going to be the new resident genius or there is going to be some fierce competition between you too." Reid dismissed him with a roll of his eyes and a frown which gently creased his brow line, quickly changing the subject.

"Is anyone up for food? I heard about this new Chinese place a couple of blocks away."

"Sorry, I've got plans tonight. And a lot of work to do." Blake gave them a quick wave and smile as she left.

"What about you guys?" Reid asked Morgan and Garcia as they were all getting up to go to their desks. "Yeah I'm in. Greasy food and alcohol is exactly what I need right now." Morgan shot her a sideways look, "Hey blondie, wanna' tell me what's up?" She flicked her hair in his general direction, "Nothing I can't handle but something which isn't going away tonight. You coming for take-out?"

He thought for a moment, "Sure thing, I haven't got any plans tonight and I'm not taking no for an answer, you know I'm not giving up." Garcia muttered a frustrated 'ugh' under her breath and started walking to the elevator with Morgan.

"Hey JJ," Reid said, catching site of her out of the corner of his eye, "Me, Garcia and Morgan are all going out to eat. Do you wanna' come?"

JJ drew herself back to what was happening around her, "Oh sorry Reid, I've got plans with Will tonight, I can't."

"Hey," Reid continued, "You OK?" She looked at him and for a split second contemplated telling him about her concerns but then with a dismissive yawn simply replied, "Yeah I'm fine, just tired. I'll catch you all in the morning, OK?"

"OK" He said, not convinced, "Bye." Thinking about JJ's expression and her tone of voice Reid walked to where Morgan was standing with his arm slung over Garcia's shoulders, "You guys think JJ's OK? She seemed slightly off to me."

"I'm sure she's fine," said Morgan, "She's probably just stressed out about this new girl. She'll be OK." With a final look over his should Reid breathed a 'yeah' and let it go. "Hey did you guys know I can almost always predict what the fortune cookies are?"

"OH NO WAY!" Garcia laughed with disbelief, "Even for you, boy wonder, that is far out there." The lift arrived and they got in, "It's just a matter of balancing the probabilities of...-",

"Reid do NOT ruin fortune cookies for me, just relax for a second." Garcia prodded him and the doors shut on their smirking faces.