Diana has been kidnapped and Reid doesn't know how to cope.

I DO NOT OWN CRIMINAL MINDS.


A BOLO was put out for a black, cargo van with no rear windows. That was the all the Reid could tell them. He had gone into complete shock, just murmuring to himself, "I couldn't stop them. I couldn't save her." JJ stayed at his side while the others quickly searched the sidewalk for clues. Hotch stayed inside to call Garcia with the news.

"Oh my God. How's Reid taking it?"

"Not well. That's why we need you to find that van. He said that it didn't have license plate. So look up registered cargo vans that are noncommercial."

"Have a total of fifteen."

"Now black ones."

"Five fans of black vans sir."

"Last but not least. Compare the remaining owners to the list of re-enactors for the trails."

"I got a match. The owner is a Jonathan Hathorne. He's also on the list that Reid made. It looks like he is a descendant of the one of the judges from the trials."

"Do have an address?"

"He owns a cabin just outside of town. It looks like he lives with two other men and both of them also re-enact."

"Thanks Garcia. Message Morgan and Rossi." Hotch hung up his phone and looked to Reid. "Garcia found them and we need you. Diana needs you."

Reid looked up at his boss with tear filled eyes. "How Hotch? I couldn't even stop them from taking her."

"Reid, I know how you feel. I know. When I knew Foyet killed Haley I felt helpless and worthless because I didn't protect her. But you know what keep me going. The fact that my little boy was alive and needed me. Diana is still alive Reid and she needs you more than ever. And you know what it is like to be staring death in the face. So are you with us?"

"Yes. You're right Hotch. She needs me." He got up and grabbed a Kevlar vest sitting nearby. "Let's go."


The convoy of SUV's and cruisers filed onto the property. Morgan was one of the first out with Reid on his tail. "Search the house first. Then fan out from there," Morgan shouted out to the offices with them. He turned to Reid. "Stay with me man."

Reid nodded. He stayed near his older teammate as they search the cabin and found no sign that Diana was still there. They went back outside and signaled for the dogs to be sent out. Rossi lead one team north, Hotch to the south, JJ west, and Morgan and Reid east. If anyone found one found a trail to contact the rest of the team.

"Guys, one of my units caught Diana's scent."

"Great job Rossi. What is you location," asked over the radio.

"Half a mile northeast from the cabin."

"Reid , Morgan. Head over to Rossi's position. JJ and I will join you. If you find the Unsubs and Diana, do everything in your power to save her and take them alive. "

"Got it Hotch." Morgan looked to Reid whose face had gone stone like. Even his eyes. Morgan feared what could happen when they found there teammate and her captures. He hoped that they weren't too late. He then noticed that Reid had stopped right in his tracks. "What is it?"

"Take my gun."

"What? Are you nuts?"

"I'm serious Derek. I don't trust myself with it. Not at this moment. If we find her alive, I might shoot them. If we find her," he swallowed the lump it his throat, "dead, I might shot them and maybe myself."

"Don't say that man. We'll find her."

"Just take it." Reid held his gun out for Morgan to take. Reluctantly took it.

"Alright, let's get going."

They made their way toward Rossi. He stopped the dog and headed in the direction that they pointed. The trio followed what looked like a fresh trail in the leaves when. The hunch paid off. They soon got their first glance of the Unsubs. Reid tried to move closer, but is stopped by the other two agents.

"We need a plan Reid," Rossi whispers.

"We don't have time," he hissed through his lips.

"Clam down man." Morgan searched the area. Just on the other side a small clearing was Diana being held by two men. She was still fighting even with a noose around her neck. The man they believed to be Hathorne wearing what looked like a judges robes. "Someone needs to get around behind find where that ends." He looked to Reid. "Be careful man."

Reid nodded. He knew he didn't have a weapon, but knew that Morgan and Rossi would be there for him. He quietly made a way around and found that a fourth member was holding the roped. He held back all the urges to just run in a save her. He didn't know if any of them had a gun. He then turned his attention to what Hathorne was saying.

"We have been found guilty of being a witch and consorting with the devil."

"What ever happened to a fair trial," Diana shouted at him.

"That is way so many guilty witches went free. The witches used their spells to hind the any proof."

"You are a psychopath. When my team gets here you'll be …"

"Long gone. And your soul will be free from the wickedness you have done."

"I have done more good in this world then you could ever dream. All you do is destroy live. I help people heal."

"Quite witch. Your words have no hold over me or these righteous men. Prepare for your final moments."

Hathorne signaled for the two men holding her to lift her into the air. She tried to kick them with no luck. Reid noticed the fourth man tighten the rope. It slowly tightened around Diana's neck. When it was tight, the two men let go of her. Her hand flew up to the rope as she tried to stay alive. Reid couldn't take anymore. He went full speed at the man holding the rope, knocking him to the ground. Diana fell to the ground coughing as she caught her breath. Hathorne grabbed Diana while the other two went for Reid. They then point a gun to each of his sides.

Rossi and Morgan came running into the clearing. "Let go of them Hathorne," Rossi called to the psychopath in front of him.

"So you figured it out. Didn't you?"

"We said let them go." Morgan had his gun pointed at Hathorne. Rossi had his on one of the two men holding Reid.

"You are a fool, agent. There are only two of you and, well, three of us still capable." He then pulled a gun out, placing to Diana's temple. "This will even my odds. If shot me, they'll both die. You shot one of my men, they'll still die. So no matter what you do, I win."

Without warning, Diana stomped on his foot. His grip loosened just enough for her to move out of the way as Morgan shot his shoulder. More shots rang out as both of the men holding Reid fell to the ground. Hotch and JJ walked into the clearing. Reid went to Diana, who was sitting on the ground. He wrapped her in his arms, never wanting to let go.

"Are you guys alright," Hotch asked as he went over to cuff Hathorne.

"Yeah , but we better get those two out of here." Rossi motioned to JJ to help their teammates.

Both Diana and Reid were crying, thankful that the other was alive. "I so sorry I didn't stop them from taking you. Please forgive me Diana."

"It's not your fault Spencer. We never ever thought that they would come after me."

"I could have lost you again."

"But you didn't. If anything you helped save me again."

"Guys let's get out you out of here and checked out by the medics." JJ placed a hand on each of their shoulders.

Reid stood bring Diana up with him. He felt dizzy but didn't think much about it. He started toward the way the team had entered and felt weaker with each step. He then notices that his side was warm and wet. When he went to look, everything went black. He could hear the faint voices of his friends shouting. The only voice he could clearly make out was Diana. He could hear her scream for him, begging for him to weak up. He tried to open his eyes to no luck. He then realized what happened. He had been shot when Hotch and Rossi shot the men holding him. Spencer tried to say, "I'm sorry," to the woman holding his hand. No sound passed his lips. He felt pressure in the spot the bullet went in. A strong breeze blew across his face. A helicopter he thought. 'Maybe I… will… make . . . .'


Will read make it? If so, how will life change for him?

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PS-Yes he is wearing a bulletproof but they are more likely to fail at close range.