Author's note: Ok, so I've been working on a new AU for the Magnificent Seven, Paranormal AU. It blends together a lot of ideas, and really is just a lot of fun to write.
Disclaimer: I do not own the Magnificent Seven, and some of the ideas have been vaguely taken from novels by Charlene Harris, Kim Harrison, Tate Halloway and old movies and TV shows that I do not own either. :-) Enjoy.
Here is a general description of Paranormal AU just to get you started,:
Four Corners, Colorado; United States of America, a somewhat new booming town with a population of 65,000 and growing. Unknown to the majority of this population, the town is also a thriving place for the paranormal community. From Witches to Werewolves, the town's got them all. They generally prefer the nightlife, but you shouldn't be surprised if it turns out your next-door neighbor is a Nymph. Unfortunately not all of them are peaceful, and many of them don't like sharing their city with "regulars." The town has also seemed to be drawing a large number of new Paranormal unfriendlies in recent years. This has recently led to an outbreak in paranormal crimes, prompting Four Corners D.A. Orrin Travis, who inherited knowledge of the Paranormal along with his title, to organize a group to keep the unfriendlies in check, and keep the town and its population- Paranormal or Regular – safe.
Heading up the team is Orrin's sometimes freelance law enforcement agent Christopher Larabee, who's chip- on – the shoulder attitude and 'death' glare gives him the edge to get the job done. Larabee handpicks his men, ending up with a team of Seven.
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Orrin Travis knew he was going to have his work cut out for him if he wanted to convince his sometimes-freelance agent to become a little more permanent. The man was tough and walked around the world with a chip on his shoulder; always searching for something- what, Travis did not know- and never staying in one place for too long. Travis hoped he could change that- the never staying in one place for too long thing, not the chip on the shoulder thing because that, he was sure, would take years of therapy.
He had been thinking of what to say to the man for hours, even going so far as to write it down. This had resulted in lots of ripped up little pieces of paper on his desk. He nearly jumped a foot in the air when the smooth voice interrupted his concentration.
"Got a speech tonight Orrin?"
He momentarily clasped a hand to his chest, before smiling broadly and standing, hand reaching out to grasp the offered one.
"You could say that," he agreed attempting to be hearty, "have a seat, Chris."
Chris Larabee moved amicably to sit down, "You got a new case for me?"
"In a way," he said, his smile faltering slightly at the serious look Larabee was giving him.
"Orrin," Chris said with a sigh, "what is it you want from me?"
"It goes like this Chris; Crime rates in Four Corners are up significantly in the past three years. Whether its due to the increase of Paranormal presence or just a regular spike in crime activity, its there," he began, and at Larabee's blank look, he elaborated, "I want you to stay on here permanently, work for me," he said, and held up a hand before the man could stop him short with a glare, "I want you to head up your own team, in a new unit that reports directly to me."
Larabee was silent, his features schooled, and an eyebrow raised. "You actually want me to answer that ADA Travis?"
Orrin rolled his eyes, "Don't take that tone with me Larabee, you may hold a good deal of power in the law enforcement world, but I hold a lot more. Take a couple days, think it over. There's a pay raise in it, as well as the ability to pick your own people."
Chris nodded, and stood up, reaching out to shake the hand again before walking out of the room. "No promises," he said as he made a quick exit.
Travis blew out a sigh, and sunk back down into his chair, "He'll be back…I hope."