Chapter 1
Charlotte Rossi stood nervously beside her boss Hank Henshaw. She was being re-assigned to a unit of the FBI called the Behavioral Analysis Unit. Her Uncle happened to be on the team, and he had no idea that she was even involved with the Virginia Intelligence Community. Much less a military Intelligence Operation.
"Relax." Hank eyed her fidgeting with the watch on her wrist.
"My uncle is in that room." Charlotte grimaced. She had on a standard fitted white button down. Black slacks, and her most comfortable black standard combat boots. Dark brown hair tied up into a loose bun. Hank had flown her to the FBI headquarters in Virginia. Her hair was a little tussled. Ice blue eyes closed when a wave of nausea hit her. Hank smiled at her fondly.
"It is going to be fine." Hank promised her.
"I'll take your word for it." Charlotte lied.
Aaron was waiting for them outside the Conference room where she was going to be meeting her new team.
"I just filled the team in on why the two of you were joining us today." Aaron held the door open for them. The team looked up from their files looking at them with kind smiles.
"Charlie! What are you doing here kiddo?" Her Uncle Dave hugged her tightly holding her back at arms-length when he spotted the badge, and gun on her hip. She cleared her throat, and took a step back to stand beside Hank. Linking her hands behind her back.
"I am afraid this is a professional visit Uncle David." Charlotte.
"Special Agent Rossi is the Agent I informed all of you would be joining us today. Agent Rossi you already know SSA Rossi. These are SSA's Luke Alvez, Jennifer Jareau, Emily Prentiss, and Stephen Walker. These are Dr.'s Spencer Reid, and Tara Lewis. This is our Technical Analyst Penelope Garcia. This is Hank Henshaw the current director of the Department of Extra-Normal Operations." Aaron introduced the small group.
"You knew she was an agent, and didn't tell me? You didn't tell me!?" David had raised his voice.
"We are a military black ops organization. She made an oath. I'm sure you can understand the sensitivity of the matter SSA Rossi." Hank explained.
"Military Intelligence operation? What does the DEO do exactly?" Luke asked confused.
Charlotte looked at her boss unsure of how to explain it.
"We handle matters of global, and International Security. Much like the FBI, but we not restricted to the borders of the US." Hank started to explain.
"Global Security? You mean like Outer-space?" Penelope laughed nervously.
"Sometimes. We handle all matters of without easy explanations. With unexplainable cases becoming more frequent we've been asked to install some of our field agents into other organizations. Just for an extra set of eyes who are used to the unusual." Hank.
"You expect us to just believe that monsters, and aliens really exist?" Penelope rose an eyebrow. Charlotte smiled, and rose an eyebrow at Hank taking a step to the side to stand beside her angry uncle.
Hank shifted into his alien form. Penelope let out an excited shriek.
"We didn't expect you to just believe. This is Jonn Jon'z. The last son of Mars. His planet was destroyed. He found a home here. He works alongside those of us at the DEO to protect Earth from experiencing the same fate as Mars, and Krypton." Charlotte explained.
"The government knows we have aliens disguised as humans?" Luke asked confused.
"There are several of us working to defend Earth from destruction." Hank looked at him blankly.
"Most of the aliens on our planet are refugees from planets destroyed long ago. They found a home here. If they want to help us protect our home. Who are we to say no to that? We face a threat bigger than we have ever faced before. If we can not work together to protect our planet. We will experience the same fate. We are a black ops organization, because we occasionally need to travel to other countries." Charlotte spoke calmly.
"I am just so stoked that you are green." Penelope had stood up to look over him. Charlotte chuckled. Hank glared at her.
"Where do you fit into this?" David asked his niece with a raised eyebrow.
"I have a PhD in Bio-Technology. I'm basically just a glorified field agent." Charlotte shrugged.
"Agent Rossi, and her partner Agent Danvers are responsible for helping a lot of us grow accustomed to the powers your earth's yellow sun has given us. They worked with a small unit of us on matters of global security until we grew into a larger operation." Hank explained.
David looked at his niece unsure of how to feel about the matter. On one hand he was pissed that she didn't tell him that she was an agent. On the other he was proud of her for helping the refugees of these destroyed planets, and protecting theirs.
"I hope all of you understand that our operation depends greatly on discretion. Your clearances have all been upgraded to the proper level for this information." Hank explained transforming back to his human form.
"I saw that this morning, and was curious about it." JJ stated.
"This is so cool! The men in black are real, and your niece is one of them." Penelope tapped David on the shoulder excitedly.
"Well. I leave all of you in capable hands. Agent Rossi is one of our finest Agents. She can answer any questions you might have about our operations." Hank squeezed her shoulder.
"Wait. You're going back already!?" Charlotte.
"Yes. You are fine. You are in good hands too. Dr. Danvers just called me." Hank held up his cell phone.
"I call bullshit. Danvers doesn't directly call anyone." Charlotte pointed at him accusingly.
"Goodbye Agent Rossi." Hank chuckled hastily leaving the room. She turned to the group of agents who were staring at her with wide eyes.
"Um. Well. Hello." Charlotte grimaced at her uncle's glare. She chose to take a seat next to the pale brunette on the other side of the table.
Later that afternoon she was sitting in the front passenger seat while her uncle David was driving. Agent's Prentiss, and Jareau were sitting in the backseat while they were driving to a suspect's home to examine it. They had a potential suspect in custody who was currently being interrogated. Charlotte kept glancing at her uncle as they were driving. The two agents in the back were watching them amused.
"Look. If you are going to yell. Can we just get that over with already?" Charlotte asked with a raised eyebrow.
"I'm not going to yell." David kept his eyes on the road.
"So, what? The silent treatment? Fine." Charlotte rolled her eyes.
"Why the hell didn't you tell me Charlie?" David finally cracked.
"I was under oath. Hank explained that. Our organization was not legitimized at the time. The less people that knew about it the more room we had to operate." Charlotte.
"How long have you been MIF?" David.
"Six years." Charlotte cringed.
"Did you at least finish school first?" David.
"I did. I trained with Agent Danvers when I was still in school for my last two years. My PhD is legitimate." Charlotte.
"Well at least there is that." David sighed.
"Are you more upset that I didn't tell you, or that I out rank you?" Charlotte smirked.
"You know. I would never care about that. Your parents left me as your godfather. How can I protect you if I don't even know what's going on in your life?" David. Charlotte looked out the window.
"I had to find my own way. Their case was a cold case. This gave me an opportunity to look into it. Even if I can't find the answers I'm looking for. Maybe I can help someone else find answers. I like to think they would be proud of me." Charlotte.
"They would be proud of you Charlie. I'm sorry. You just caught me by surprise. Wait. You dated your CO?" David admitted.
"Oh please… Don't even start lecturing me on fraternization policies. How many of your rookies did you sleep with again?" Charlotte argued. She heard Emily, and JJ unsuccessfully trying to hide their laughter in the back.
"How is Alex? Last time I heard from you she had found her dad?" David rose an eyebrow.
"Um. We aren't together anymore. So, I don't really know how she is. Her dad ended up being a double agent, and it is all still a little complicated." Charlotte scratched her neck.
"That's sad. I liked Alex." David looked at her with a frown.
"She got promoted. Kara said she's the Assistant Director of the DEO now. We ended on pretty mutual terms. We can at least talk to each other. Kara is an alien by the way. Alex's family adopted her when she came to Earth." Charlotte smiled.
"You are kidding! That explains what really happened to the fridge back at Thanksgiving." David laughed at the memory.
"Yeah. That was still me." Charlotte cringed.
"But how!? The door was ripped off!" David looked at her in awe.
"I mean. Things escalated pretty quickly. There was a flaming goose. Which was Kara's fault. Then the door was in my hand. You had that thing for forever. It was probably just old?" Charlotte shrugged with a laugh. She knew the real reason of course. She was injured on the job one day. Alex decided to save her using Kara's blood. She would be forever grateful. She really would, but the action had caused some alterations to her genetic makeup. She was stronger than your average human. Though not as strong as Kara. She healed from any wound. Although the process was sometimes slow. Depending on the wound. Apart from that she was still her old human self. She hadn't found time to explain things to her uncle Rossi. Yet. She hoped she wouldn't have to. She looked in the review, and made contact with Agent Prentiss who was eyeing her with a quirked eyebrow. Charlotte looked away with an uncomfortable smile.
She was clearing the top floor with Agent Prentiss. They were at the last room in the hallway when she heard a strange whistling noise. She grabbed Agent Prentiss around the waist, and pulled her against the wall when a throwing knife imbedded in the open door of one of the other rooms.
"Shit." Charlotte recognized the emblem on the blade handle.
They heard another whistle. Charlotte pushed Emily down, and a knife stuck in her shoulder. The suspect they were hoping to retrieve ran at them. Charlotte pulled the knife out of her shoulder, and blocked his path getting tackled in the process.
"Man. This is my first week!" Charlotte grappled to hold the man down when Emily placed a well-aimed kick into his side. They ended up standing again. Charlotte, and Emily took turns trading blows with the unsub who appeared to be a marital artist. Charlotte got pissed off, and took out one of his legs when he kept kicking at them. Then she grabbed him by the lapels of his shirt while Emily placed a knock out punch to his face. He finally slumped over unconscious. Charlotte turned him onto his front, so she could cuff the guy. She glanced up at Emily.
"You good?" Charlotte.
"You got stabbed, and you are asking me if I'm good? I'm fine." Emily laughed.
"Lightly stabbed. I'll be fine. I'll get a friend to stitch it up later." Charlotte shrugged.
"Suspect in custody. I repeat suspect in custody. Over." Emily radioed in their captive.
"Copy. Rendezvous at the truck. Over." David's voice sounded through the radio.
"So…. How do you want to do this?" Charlotte rose an eyebrow. Emily sighed.
"You want the feet or the arms?" Emily asked her with a smirk.
"You are fucking kidding. Right?" Charlotte looked at her miserably, and Emily laughed shaking her head in the negative.
"This is going to suck. So bad. I want the damn feet. That way I can break his leg if he starts kicking again." Charlotte stated with an overly serious tone. Emily let out another laugh.
"I'm glad you are finding enjoyment in this." Charlotte rolled her eyes.
"Hey. It's your first day, and you got to take out a ninja. Much cooler than my first day story." Emily explained.
"What was yours like?" Charlotte asked her with genuine curiosity.
"Nope." Emily stated simply.
"Oh, come on. You know mine. You just saw it. It's only fair." Charlotte laughed.
"No way." Emily laughed.
"What if I bribe you with a drink. After work maybe?" Charlotte suggested.
"Are you asking me out?" Emily smirked at her.
"For a drink. Yes." Charlotte chuckled.
"We don't even know each other." Emily pointed out.
"How else would we get to know each other?" Charlotte countered with a smile.
"God. You are so much like your uncle." Emily laughed.
"Oh no. Please don't tell me he asked you out too. This just got super awkward if he did." Charlotte cringed.
"No! No. He didn't!" Emily laughed.
"Phew." Charlotte wiped sweat off her forehead.
"Look. I would love to. I really would, but I have plans tonight." Emily stated vaguely. She really did have plans. She had to have dinner with her mother tonight. Which she was really not looking forward to.
"Well. The offer still stands if you ever feel like getting that drink." Charlotte offered. She didn't know if the older woman was blowing her off or not, but she figured she would at least leave the ball in her court.
They got the guy down to the truck. JJ chuckled at their disheveled appearance. David got worried when he saw Charlottes injured shoulder.
"It was a small knife. I'm fine. If you say medic one more time. I swear to god. I'm going to slap you." Charlotte glared at her uncle from the suspects right. JJ was in the front, and Emily was sitting on the suspects left. Emily, and JJ both laughed.
"She's almost as bad as you were on your first week Em." JJ laughed.
"What happened again?" Charlotte smirked at Emily.
"JJ. No!" Emily pointed at her friend warningly.
"Damn." Charlotte.
"That's cheating." Emily glared at her. Charlotte held her hands up in defense.