This is my first Fanfiction in a while. I have been on a marathon between Criminal Minds and N.C.I.S lately, and I thought 'Why is there not a crossover of the two? They are on the same network and both are WELL established with GREAT casts.' So this is my attempt to fix this lost possibility by the network.
For my story Caitlin isn't dead, just gone from the team and and Prentiss never left. I'm also only going up to season 6 cannon of both series.
I'll try my best to keep the story updated at least weekly.
I would be INCREDIBLY grateful for any reviews you have and Thank you guys for reading.
"The butterfly counts not months but moments and has time enough" - Rabindranath Tagore
Chapter 1
Sitting at her desk catching up on paperwork, Section Chief Strauss of the F.B.I was grateful for the lull in distractions. There had been no phone calls or knocks on her door for well over an hour and the break from it was nice. Strauss knew her luck couldn't hold out however and after about 5 more minutes of quiet, she was proven right. She sighed as she answered the phone.
"This is Section Chief Strauss," she made her tone professional but direct, making it clear that whoever was on the other end should get straight to the point.
"Chief Strauss, this is Director Vance of the N.C.I.S., One of my teams has a case that could use the expertise of your B.A.U. team" his voice came through the phone just as professional but clipped.
"What exactly makes you think this is a case for my team, Director?" was her curt reply, usually Agent Jareau fielded the case requests.
Vance wasn't disturbed by what most people assumed was her being rude or an outright bitch because he understood the stress of being in charge. "We've got a string of murders involving Naval Officers that show signs of being serial." That peaked her interest, but murders happened everywhere and Strauss needed the B.A.U. to be run effectively and go where they were truly needed.
"I appreciate that you have murders under your jurisdiction Director Vance but what makes you think this is a case for the B.A.U.?" She could hear a frustrated sigh and then a short pause, along with the sound of typing and a few clicks of a mouse.
"Chief Strauss, I've just sent a file to your email. Take a look at this one photo, keeping in mind that all of the other victims look like this too, and then tell me this isn't a B.A.U. case." Vance sounded tired and angry. She tucked the handset between her shoulder and her ear so she could open her email. Finding the file she clicked open the email and immediately dropped the phone with a sharp gasp.
Grabbing the phone off the desk, she stuttered out, "A-all of them look like... Like this?" She placed a shaking hand to her mouth and closed the image quickly, looking away.
"Yes. Can I expect to have your team sent out?" Vance was sympathetic, even after everything he had seen, these photos made him ill.
"I'll have the team briefed and to you ASAP Director Vance, Expect them later this morning," She took a breath to steady herself, still nauseated "How many victims?"
"28 total. Thank you chief Strauss. I'll make sure my team cooperates in any way possible when yours arrives." He hung up abruptly. She took a moment after hanging up and then picked up the phone again to dial.
"Agent Jareau, gather the team for briefing. There's an urgent case that needs your attention."