This story is something that just came to me and I felt the need to write it. I am attempting to do a crossover between Criminal Minds and NCIS. At this point I am not sure where I will be going with this. There could be some pairing. I just don't know.
Joint Effort
"Director Strauss I have Director Vance on line one. Shall I put him through?"
"Sure Agent Smith."
"Leon to what do we owe this pleasure?"
"Erin I wish I were calling with better news but I need your help."
"Leon what is it?"
"Erin we have had a series of military people killed within the last three months. Eleven to be exact. They are all women who are shot point blank. My team has not been able to get this guy. Is there any way we could get your team up here to help?"
"Consider it done Leon. My team will be there this afternoon."
"Thank you Erin. I won't forget this."
"Don't worry Leon, I will collect."
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"Agent Hotchner."
"Agent Hotchner, this Erin. A fellow director has called in a favor. Get your team together because you are heading to DC to help NCIS."
"NCIS?"
"Yes Hotch. I know that there is bad blood between you and Agent Gibbs but I trust you can put that aside and solve this case."
"Of course. Do you have any specifics about the case?"
"A copy of the file will be waiting for you all downstairs."
"Director, Dave is on a book tour. Should I call him?"
"No that shouldn't be necessary. Hotch, NCIS has its own analyst but you may find it beneficial to take your own."
"Yes Director."
"Keep me posted."
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Hotch looked at his watch. It was 9:00 am. He headed out to the landing and got everyone's attention.
"We have a case. We leave at 11:00 for DC. We have been called to help NCIS. The file will be waiting for us downstairs. Go and grab your go bags and meet back here."
Reid, JJ and Prentiss headed for the elevator. Morgan was about to go to when Hotch called him.
"Morgan, Let's go get Garcia. She goes too."
Morgan knew this couldn't be good if Garcia had to go. They walked to her office in silence. They knocked and Hotch entered first.
"Boss man to what do I owe this honor?"
"We have a case Garcia and this time you come too."
"Uh okay. I will go get my bag." She turned back to her desk to grab her purse.
Hotch looked at Morgan and Morgan came further into the office. Morgan could tell there was more to it so he moved closer to Garcia.
Penelope turned around and said "Hey Hot Stuff. I didn't see you come in."
"Hey Baby Girl."
"Penelope"
The use of her first name made Garcia and Morgan turn to stare at Hotch.
"If this is the case I think it is, female military personnel are being shot at point blank range."
Garcia inhaled sharply and looked at Derek. Instinctively he reached out and caught her hand. He gently squeezed it to reassure her.
"Penelope I will understand.. "
"It won't be a problem boss man."
"I knew it wouldn't be. I just wanted you to know first."
"Thanks boss man."
"I will see you two back here by 11."
Hotch gave Garcia one of his almost smiles and left. Morgan stood for a moment just watching Garcia. He could see the worry that she was trying to hide.
"Goddess, are you okay?"
"Yes Handsome. This just caught me off guard."
"No one will think any. . "
"I can and will do this. Thank you for your concern. Besides I'll have you there to help me if I need it. Right?"
"You can bet your sweet bum you do."
"Okay. Let's go then."
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The drive to DC was quick. Reid, Emily and Morgan ran scenarios as they began to build a profile. JJ was checking the media outlets to see what kind of coverage the case had received. Hotch spent most of the time on the phone handling the politics. He called ahead to let them know when he and the team would be arriving. Hotch looked up in time to see Morgan glance over at Garcia. She had been quiet. She ran searches as they requested but you could tell she was deep in thought. When the rest of the team saw the file they were immediately concerned for her but no one said anything. They knew she wouldn't want to talk about it. They each vowed to themselves to be there when she did want to talk. Morgan glanced away from Garcia and saw Hotch watching him. They both nodded slightly. Hotch's nod told Morgan that Hotch was just as concerned about her as Morgan was. Morgan's nod told Hotch that Morgan was going to be there to help her through this.
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When they arrived at the front desk. They were told that Agent Vance was in a meeting and would speak with them later. They were then issued visitor badges and taken to Agent Gibbs.
"Agent Gibbs, I'm Agent Hotchner with the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit and this is my team. These are Agents Jareau, Prentiss, and Morgan – Dr. Reid and Technical Analysis Garcia."
"I remember you Agent Hotchner. This is my team Agents Dinozzo, David, Magee and Analyst Schutto."
"Shall we."
With that Gibbs led them to a conference room that had boards set up with photos of the crime scenes. One look at the photos and Garcia felt as if she was going to be sick. She ran out of the room and before Morgan could follow Gibbs spoke.
"Oh great you FBI guys come to help and bring some weak blonde probe who can't even look at crime scene photos. This is sure to be pointless."
Morgan saw red. He was furious. Who was this old grumpy bastard to talk about his baby girl?
Hotch took a step toward Morgan and said "Morgan. Outside. Now."
Morgan looked at Hotch. He saw Hotch's no non-sense look and thought twice about disobeying him. Morgan stormed out.
"Agent Gibbs I was hoping that we cold be professionals about this forced joint effort. I will not make apologies for Agent Garcia. For reasons that are not important right now, this case is extremely personal to her. Should you feel the need to make any more rude sexist comments – Don't."
"Or what Agent Hotchner you're going to tell the bosses on me, again?"
"Not this time. I will merely stand aside while Agent Morgan beats you to death with his bare hands and easily disposes of your body and while Agent Garcia completely wipes out your existence."
"Gibbs stood there shocked. No one had ever spoken that way to him before. Tony, Ziva and Magee were speechless. They had never seen anyone talk to Gibbs like that before and him not reply.
Hotch turned with a smirk and looked directly at his team.
"JJ and Emily go and find Garcia and tell her she has no need to apologize."
"Reid go find Morgan before he hurts a wall somewhere."
"How do you know he's not with Garcia?"
"Because he wouldn't want her to see him angry."
"Right."
"Don't worry Reid, he won't hit you."
With that each team member left to do as they were told. Hotch turned again to Agent Gibbs.
"Now Agent Gibbs will you please show us what you have that is not in the file we were sent?"
"Abby, Magee pull up all the technical stuff we have on the case. Tony, Ziva brief him on what we have."
Tony says "Sure thing Boss."
Gibbs takes one last look at Hotch and leaves the room. Gibbs has every intention of going to see Director Vance but he stops short when he hears JJ, Emily and Penelope talking in the hall.
"JJ, Emily I am so sorry."
"Stop Pen. Hotch said to tell you, you have no need to apologize."
"I beg to differ with Boss Man. We are on a case and I run like some school girl."
"Pen if you don't stop I will tell Hotch."
"I'm sorry guys. I will stop. When I saw those photos of those women it took me back to the night when Baylor shot me. It was all so real. I felt him hovering over me to make sure I was dead."
"We know Pen and that is why we are so proud of you for deciding to still come on this case. We know how hard this must be."
"Thanks you guys. I have my super heroes to protect me so I should be fine. Speaking of super heroes, didn't I see Morgan leave?"
JJ and Emily looked at each other.
"What happened guys? Where is he?"
"He's fine Pen. One of the agents made a comment after you walked out and Derek didn't take it so well."
"Oh no. What did he do? Who did he hurt?"
"No one's hurt Pen. Hotch sent him outside to cool off before anything could happen."
"I don't know why he gets so over protective."
"Oh Pen you know why and since you were shot he is just worse."
"No you guys. He's my best friend. That's all. Let's get back to the conference room."
"Okay. You can run now but we will talk about you and one Derek Morgan later. You two are so blind and he calls himself a profiler."
With that they headed back to the conference room.
Gibbs stood in shocked silence. He could kick himself for being such an ass. Now he understood her actions. The fact that she still came now that was impressive. Maybe these FBI guys weren't so bad.
Reid found Morgan outside trying to calm down.
"Morgan, you okay?"
"Yeah kid – Garcia?"
"She's okay. JJ and Emily are with her."
"How mad is Hotch?"
"He's pretty mad but not at you."
"Really? Gibbs?"
"Yep."
"I shouldn't have let him get to me like that."
"In your defense, you can't help it but I'm sure you don't see why."
"Kid, what are you talking about?"
"Never mind. We can finish this later. Let's get back inside."
Now they were all back in the conference room. Morgan glanced over and gave Garcia a reassuring smile. The team set about building a profile of this killer.
"Garcia go with Agents Schutto and Magee and dig into the backgrounds of each victim and see if anything overlaps."
Gibbs looks up and says 'Agent Hotchner"
"Hotch – please."
"Okay – Hotch. Abs and Tim have already done that."
"No offense Agent Gibbs but I haven't met anyone that digs for information the way I do so if you don't mind we will be off. Abs, Tim."
With that Garcia left with a visibly amused Abby and Magee. On the way out you could hear them spouting technical jargon.
"Gibbs I hope I didn't step on your toes by asking Garcia to go with Agents Schutto and Magee."
"No."
"Good – Morgan and Prentiss go with Agents Dinozzo and David and revisit the crime scenes. Reid, go down to autopsy and see what the bodies can tell us. JJ you prepare for a news conference. See if you can get us on the evening news. I am headed to the latest crime scene with Agent Gibbs. We will meet back here at 5:00 pm to compare notes and build a working profile."
Everyone gathered their stuff and began to carry out the assignments they were given. Gibbs didn't like the fact that Hotch was telling his team what to do but he did respect his no non-sense approach and the handle he had on the case.
In the Car –
"Agent Gibbs we have to work together to solve this so can we call a momentary truce."
"Fair enough. I owe Agent Garcia an apology."
"You know?"
"Yeah. I ease dropped."
"If you must apologize fine but you should know she has already forgiven you. That is just who she is."
"Really?"
"Yes."
"Okay so even after she was shot she is still forgiving?"
"Yes. Penelope sees the good in everyone."
"Interesting. So did you mean what you said about Agent Morgan?"
"Yes. He is very protective of every one on this team but especially Penelope. They have a unique bond."
"Would he have really hurt me?"
"Without a second thought."
"So are they an item?"
"No. Best friends. They are both too blind to see that what they have is way more than friendship."
"Why don't you just knock some sense into them?"
"They are both very guarded people. They have walls up to hide their insecurities and fears. If I thought it would help, I would love to knock some sense into them. You should know what I mean as you have your own set of clueless lovebirds."
Gibbs turned to look at Hotch with a look of awe.
"How did you?"
"I am a profiler. Remember?"
"Tony and Ziva have been dancing around each other for years now."
"I am surprised you haven't knocked some sense into them."
"I want to but Frat Rules."
"Oh there are ways around that."
"Really?"
"Yes when this case is over I will get Garcia on it. All of the directors in the alphabet have a soft spot for her. After all when she and Morgan come to their senses, they will be breaking frat rules."
"She could really wipe out my existence?"
"Oh you have no idea. She is lethal with a computer. That is why all of the alphabet directors like her."
"I will take your word for that."
At 5:00 they all came back to the conference room to compare notes. They worked together and were able to build a working profile and broadcast it on the 7:00 news. Little did they know, the profile pointed to one of their own?
Okay so what do you think? Should I continue? I am sorry for any grammar errors, typos, etc. As always, thanks for reading.
