Okay so this is an idea that has been floating around my head for so long now I actually can't remember what brought it on. This plot has been tried out in so many different ways but finally I have found a route that I have took a liking to and the first chapter was produced. It took me a while to pluck up the courage to post this because I have so many unfinished stories on my other account but I couldn't hold it in any longer, I just needed to get it out.
So, here I am.
Only thing I would mention is that some of the ages are slightly younger than reality because the younger they are the better I think it works out, if that makes sense. So if you can, try and ignore the age part of it all because that is the most AU part of it all really.
Disclaimer- I do not own Criminal Minds or the main characters, only the plot line and my made up characters.
Please tell me what you think about the first Chapter and let me know if I should continue.
Let the show begin...
She had been raped. It wasn't that big of a deal any more and she knew it. Yeah growing up with it was hard. The looks, the whispers, it was painful. But, she got through it all and here she was, 12 years later. She was going onto her 3rd year working with the BAU, had a beautiful 12 year old daughter, and life couldn't be better. She sat in her office, thinking back to her first day with the unit, telling the team she would be working with that she had a daughter. She was scared the looks would be starting again but to her surprise, they took it better than she had expected.
She walked into the bullpen with her new boss who was about to introduce her to the team. She looked calm and collected but was terrified underneath. She had learnt over the years to ask her emotions, one of the reasons her boss thought she would make an amazing media liaison. In stressing times the press want good news and someone who was composed to deliver it to them, not a shaking mess who couldn't get a word out without wanting to cry, and she was perfect for the position.
"I have gathered the team in the conference room. I unfortunately have a meeting and won't be joining you but they are expecting you now. If you aren't comfortable enough I can explain your position to them at a later date if you like?" He had offered, knowing it was a hard thing to do in front of 5 people who had been trained to dig under your skin and would be working with for the next stage of your life, but she was ready.
"Thank you sir but I think I'll be okay" She replied, smiling to him.
"Okay, I'll see you in a short while, and please, call me Hotch agent Jareau"
"Only if you call me JJ" She laughed in response, earning a small giggle from him. He nodded and left her, giving her a second alone to gather her thoughts before she finally made her way up to the conference room. She could hear the chatter behind the closed door and felt her heart rate speed up. Calming her breathing, she knocked on the door, someone on the other side opening it for her. She was greeted with another blonde, like herself, in the door way. She has pink highlights in her hair, a bright blue dress on with rainbow tights and bright green shoes on. Her hair was curly and down, an orange hair-band holding back her bangs.
"You must be Jennifer, come one in, we don't bite" She greeted, practically dragging her into the room. 4 other people sat around a table, standing to greet their new member. She smiled at everyone, a warming sense coming off of them. The perky blonde who dragged her into the room, stepped in front of everyone, a huge grin on her face.
"I am Penelope Garcia, the technical goddess of this amazing unit and all around amazing" She said, sticking out her hand. JJ shook it, laughing slightly at how perky she was.
"I'm Jennifer Jareau, but please, call me JJ" She shook her hand, Penelope moving out the way so the rest of the team could meet her. Next a tall man came up to her, his eyes mesmerising her for a moment. He was gorgeous. She mentally slapped herself, shaking the thought from her head.
"Hi JJ, I'm Derek Morgan" He shook her hand, electricity racing through her. He stood to her side, keeping eye contact for longer than necessary before JJ finally broke it, looking to the brunette who approached her.
"I'm Emily Prentiss" She smiled, again shaking her hand. Next was a skinny, scruffy haired man. Well JJ didn't know if man was even the right word. He looked no older than a 12 year old.
"I'm sorry you look so young" JJ laughed slightly when he waved to her. He blushed, sending her a small smile.
"I'm Spencer Reid, well Dr Spencer Reid. I have an eidetic memory and an IQ of 187. I'm the youngest recruit to the FBI" He rambled, JJ looking at him in awe. Finally, an older looking man approached her, shocking her momentarily.
"David Rossi" She whispered, the man laughing in response.
"I see you're a fan" He said, shaking her hand.
"A fan? I have all your books, both the first and second edition of each, and all signed. You're the reason I joined the FBI academy" She explained to him, blushing when he raised his eyebrows in engagement.
"Really? My books have never had that much effect on people" He said with a grin, glad to see he was meeting someone who had been forever impacted by his books.
"Well in my final year at college I was lost at what to do, then heard you were doing a reading in my local library. I went and sat in for your whole talk. We spoke briefly at the end and I bought all your books so you could sign them. I signed up for the academy that fall" His smile grew as she rambled on, blushing when she realised how much came out her mouth in the short period of time.
"I'm glad that you made it, I look forward to working with you" He said with admiration, JJ grinning in response. They all sat around the table to talk for a while, each asking JJ questions to get to know her a bit better.
"So JJ, where are you from?" Emily asked, handing JJ a glass of water from the fountain behind them.
"Thank you-"She took a sip of the water, clearing her throat.
"-Well I was born in Pennsylvania and raised there until I was 14 when I moved to DC with my auntie and I've lived here ever since" She explained, taking another sip of her water.
"Why did you move her at 14? It's a pretty young age to take such a big move, and without your parents as well" Derek wondered, JJ freezing in the moment. She didn't know if she could do this, she was warming up to them so much she didn't want to ruin the moment.
"I er- well I-"She stuttered, almost crying with happiness when Hotch entered the room. He was about to ask how it was all going when JJ leapt up, startling everyone.
"I need to use the restroom" She darted out the room past Hotch, heading straight to the women's toilet.
"What did I miss?" Hotch asked, hoping they hadn't repelled the news like she had thought. If so- he and his team would need a serious talking to.
"Nothing, I don't think. We were getting on well, we asked why she had moved from Pennsylvania to here at such a young age and she froze. Are we missing something?" Penelope asked, emphasising on the 'we' as she motioned between everyone.
"When JJ was 14 she was sexually abused by a serial rapist, who after her assault when under the radar and was never caught. She found out she was pregnant and her mother disowned her. Her auntie took her in and they moved here, where she gave birth to her daughter and raised her. At 18 her auntie died so she has basically been going at this on her own for some time. She has been nervous about telling you all because she has grown up with a lot of judging from a lot of people but I encouraged her that you were all understanding and welcoming, well, I hope you are all understanding and welcoming" He said, looking around them all sternly, hunting for the slightest bit of disgust or hatred, but all her saw was sympathy, relaxing him some.
"She should have just told us, of course we wouldn't judge her. We have witnessed many rape victim's downfalls in our time but I think it is very respectable at the fact she is still going and managed to get herself here" Emily said, everyone nodding in agreement.
"Well thank god for that, now could someone please go and get her" Hotch smiled slightly, Emily and Penelope both standing and leaving the room to collect the blonde. They walked into the toilet, seeing her leaning against a sink, her eyes shut. Emily cleared her throat, JJ jumping slightly.
"Sorry to startle you, are you alright?" She said, JJ smiling slightly.
"Yeah sorry, today is just a little overwhelming" She stated, taking a deep breath to calm her nerves.
"You know, we aren't going to judge you" Penelope said, JJ's eyes widening slightly.
"Agent Hotchner told you guys then?" She stated more than asked, Emily nodding as she took a step forward.
"Yeah, and we are with you every step of the way. It's so amazing how far you have gotten and we think it's incredible. You are very strong JJ" She said, tears forming in JJ's eyes.
"Thank you" She chocked, a lump forming in her throat. Penelope grinned and enveloped the emotional woman in her arms, JJ laughing as the gesture.
"Come one, we want to hear all about your daughter" Emily, taking JJ's hand and the three walked out of the toilets, linked hand in hand back into the conference room. Everyone each took a turn in hugging the blonde, even Reid, and they spent that day getting to know each other, and JJ's daughter.
Now here JJ was, 3 years later, sitting in her office on a Friday afternoon, getting ready for a sleepover at her apartment with the entire team and her daughter, who over the years had grown to be the best family JJ could ever ask for. Her life had been rough, but the outcome of it was better than she had ever expected. Packing her bag and leaving the office, she got straight in her car heading home, ready for a night with her family. She could finally look at herself and say she had made it, made it to the life she had always wished for.
She never noticed the black van trailing behind her, parking slightly down the road from her apartment block.
So it's kinda been left on a cliffhanger there... I don't know but anyway, please review and tell me what you think. Until next time, Byee!