Description: The children learn their ABC's.
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It's the middle of September and Strauss has decided to teach the children the alphabet.
"Okay children, today we're going to learn the alphabet or as some people call it, the ABC's. Now first, we're going to say our ABC's, then I want each of you to pick one word from each letter and use it in a sentence. Okay, are we ready?" Strauss asked.
"Yes." The class said.
Strauss and the children began to say the alphabet.
"Great job. Okay, now we're each going to choose one word from each letter and use it in a sentence. William, how about you go first?"
"Abandon; The circus will abandon the clown." Will said.
"Nice job, William. Kevin, it's your turn now." Strauss said.
"Apples; I love apples." Kevin said.
"I love apples too. They're delicious. Penelope, would you like to go next?" Strauss asked.
"Yes and my word is airplane. The airplane flew in the sky."
"Very good, Penelope. Jason, you get to go next."
"Astronaut; Astronauts travel through space."
"Interesting choice of word, Jason. Haley, it's your turn."
"Okay, I choose alligator. I'm afraid of alligators." Haley said.
"Me too. I think alligators are very scary. Alright moving on, Derek, I think you should go next." Strauss said.
"You're right Mrs. Strauss. I should go next and my word is antique. Mrs. Strauss is an antique."
"I think he just called me old." Strauss thought to herself.
"Great job Morgan." Strauss said, sounding uncomfortable. "Spencer, would you like to go now?"
"Sure, why not? My word is acquisition. This book is my acquisition." Reid said.
The class just stared at him.
"It means that this book belongs to me." Reid stated.
"Oh, okay." The class said.
"Excellent, Spencer. David, you can go now."
"Alright, my word is attack. Tomorrow we'll attack the pigeons."
Gideon begins to cry.
"Calm down Jason. I'm not really going to attacks the pigeons."
Gideon stops crying.
"Very interesting David. Alright Aaron, why don't you go?"
"I'd love to dear. My word is anniversary. Tomorrow will be mine and Mrs. Strauss' one month anniversary."
"That's very nice Aaron." Strauss said, feeling very uncomfortable. "Elle, you can go next."
"Okay, my word is adorable. I'm adorable."
"Of course you are sweetie. And nice choice of word. Jennifer it's your turn now."
"It's about time. My word is annoying. This is very annoying." JJ said as she rolled her eyes.
"I'm sorry Jennifer, but you have to learn the alphabet. Alright Emily, it's your turn now." Strauss said.
"I choose angry. I am very angry at Elle." Prentiss said.
"Why are you angry at me?" Elle asked.
"Oh no reason at all." Prentiss said.
"Nice choice of word, but very unusual choice of sentence, Emily. Alright, are you all ready for the next letter?"
"Yeah." The class said.
"Our next letter is B. William, it's your turn." Strauss said.
"Okay, I choose beach. I go to the beach every summer with my mommy and daddy."
"I love the beach. Kevin, do you have a word now?"
"Yes, I think so. My word is bus. I rode the bus to school today."
"I think riding the bus is fun. Alright Penelope, you may go now." Strauss said.
"My word is bunny. I love the Easter bunny." Garcia said.
"So do I, Penelope. Jason, you're next."
"Okay, bird. I have a pet bird named Rooster."
"And he is a lovely bird. Alright Haley, are you ready now?"
"Yes Mrs. Strauss and my word is bridge. A troll lives under the bridge." Haley said.
"Oh I hope he's a nice troll. Derek, do you have a word?" Strauss asked.
"Yes, I do. My word is Batman. Batman is one of my favorite superheroes."
"Mine too. Spencer, it's your turn now."
"Right, my word is banish. I have been banished to my room. That also means I'm grounded for a while." Reid explained.
"I hope you didn't do anything too bad. David, you can go now."
"Okay, bloodshed. There was a lot of bloodshed when daddy killed that bird. Don't worry Jason, there really wasn't that much blood." Rossi said, noticing Gideon was trembling.
"David, try not to use scary words. You're scaring Jason. Aaron, what's your word?"
"Burlesque; Mrs. Strauss is a burlesque dancer, grrr." Hotch said with a wink.
"Interesting word Aaron." Strauss said, now feeling very uneasy. "Elle, do you have a word now?"
"Yes, my word is beautiful. I am beautiful."
"Very nice, Elle. Jennifer, have you thought of a word?"
"Yeah, boring. This is very boring."
"Sorry sweetie, but you have to learn them. Alright Emily, I sure you have been waiting."
"That is correct. My word is believe. Elle really believes she is a princess."
"Because I am a princess." Elle whined.
Alright girls, that's enough. It's time for C. William, you go first." Strauss said.
"Okay, my word is cake. I love cake." Will said.
"So do I. Kevin, what's your word?" Strauss asked.
"Yes, my word is cave. People used to live in caves." Kevin said.
"That's right. They lived in them nearly thousands of years ago. Penelope, do you have a word?"
"Yes, I think so. My word is colors. Colors always make me smile." Penelope said.
"Colors do seem to have that effect on people. Okay, Jason it's your turn now."
"My word is car. My daddy drives a car everyday to work." Gideon said.
"And I'm sure he's a safe driver. Haley, what is your word?"
"My word is cat. I love cats." Haley said.
"Me too. Derek, do you have a word now?"
"Yes I do and my word is crazy. Mrs. Strauss is crazy." Morgan said.
"Wow, this kid isn't afraid to speak his mind." Strauss thought to herself.
"That is very… interesting." Strauss said, trying to figure out what she wanted to say. "Spencer, it's your turn now."
"Okay, then. My word is catastrophe. A catastrophe is about to happen." Reid said.
The whole class was confused.
"Did he just say that the cats are about to be free?" Haley asked.
"No, Haley. That is not what I said. I said, "Catastrophe." It means that something exciting will happen."
"Oh, now I get it." Haley said.
"That was a very interesting word, Spencer. Alright David, it's your turn now." Strauss said.
"I pick cult. I know a cult who hates birds. Oh quit crying Jason. It's not true." Rossi said as he noticed Gideon was sobbing.
"You shouldn't do that David. It's not very nice." Strauss said.
"Hey, you said nothing about words that involve violence. So technically, I did nothing wrong." Rossi said, defending his actions.
"Alright just calm down and let's forget about that. Aaron, what is your word."
"My word is cupid. Whoa baby! Cupid just shot me with his arrow and I'm in love with you." Hotch said with a wink as he pointed to Strauss.
Strauss face turned three different shades of red.
"Oh dear, this child will never give up." Strauss thought to herself.
"Thank you very much. That was very nice of you. Elle do you have a word yet?" Strauss asked, uncomfortable.
"Yes I do. My word is cute. I am cute." Elle said.
"Very good, Elle. JJ, what is your word."
"I'm glad you asked that Mrs. Strauss because my word is criminal. Because of this, I'll probably end up being a criminal when I grow up." JJ said.
"Oh I sure you won't, sweetie." Strauss said.
"How do you know? Are you like a fortune cookie or something? Can you tell the future? I really don't think so. You better keep your doors locked in the future Mrs. Strauss or me and Mr. Soccer ball here will be paying you a visit." JJ said, threatening Strauss with the soccer ball.
"I don't think I would want that to happen." Strauss said, sounding frightened. "Emily what is your word?"
"My word is chase. I will chase Elle after school today." Prentiss said.
"No you won't." Elle said.
"Of course I will. You're my best friend." Prentiss said, with an evil smile."
"Mrs. Strauss, tell Emily to stop smiling at me that way. She's scaring me." Elle said, whining.
"Emily, stop scaring Elle. Alright children now were moving on to D. William, what is your word." Strauss asked.
"My word is dark. I am not afraid of the dark." Will said.
"Wow, you seem like a brave child. Kevin it's your turn now."
Okay my word is December. Christmas is in December." Kevin said.
"That's right. It is. Penelope, what is your word."
"My word is dreamer. I am a dreamer." Garcia said.
"I'm sure you are, sweetie." Jason, do you have a word now?" Strauss asked.
"Yes and my word is ducks. There are many ducks in the pond." Gideon said.
"There sure is. Alright Haley, it's your turn now." Strauss said.
"My word is diamond. My mommy has a diamond necklace." Haley said.
"And I bet it's a pretty diamond necklace. Derek, what's your word?"
"Dragon; Mrs. Strauss has dragon breath." Morgan said.
Mrs. Strauss puts her hand up to mouth and tests her breath.
"I'm pretty sure I brushed my teeth today. I wonder why he thinks my breath smells bad." Strauss thought to herself.
"You're very creative dear. Spencer, what interesting word do you have?"
"The interesting word that I have is dexterous. I am dexterous." Reid said.
"And we don't know what that means." Gideon said.
"It means that I'm skillful. You know, smart." Reid explained.
"That's exactly what I thought." Morgan said.
"Alright children, let's move on now. David, can you tell me your word?" Strauss asked.
"Yes, I can. My word is dangerous. It would be very dangerous if a bird flew into an electric fence." Rossi said.
"That would be terrible." Gideon said.
"I know, but it's bound to happen, sooner or later." Rossi said.
"That would be very scary. Aaron, are you ready now?"
"Yes dear and my word is delightful. Mrs. Strauss is delightful." Hotch said, dreamingly.
"That is… very nice. Okay Elle, it's your turn now?" Strauss said, nervously.
"My word is deserve. I deserve everything I want because I'm a princess." Elle said.
"Oh great, here we go again." Prentiss mumbled.
"Very good Elle. Jennifer, what is your word?" Strauss asked.
"My word is divorce. If this little game doesn't end soon, me and Will are never getting a divorce." JJ said.
"Please end soon. I don't want to married to JJ. She's scary." Will quietly prayed to himself.
"I'm sorry Jennifer, but this game isn't going to end, just because you hate it." Strauss said. "Last but not least, Emily what word do you have?"
"The word that I have is diary. I read Elle's diary." Prentiss announced.
"You read my diary?" Elle asked in horror.
"Yes I did. You have a very dull life, Elle. You need to spice it up a bit."
"Emily, I'm sure Elle has an interesting life. Time for the letter E. William, I'm sure you have a word now." Strauss said.
"My word is elephant. The elephant lives in the zoo."
"Very good, William. Alright Kevin, let's hear your word."
"Okay, I choose electrician. My uncle is an electrician."
"That sounds like a very scary job. I hope he stays safe. Penelope, are you ready?"
"No not yet. Can I think about it first?" Penelope asked.
"Sure, take your time." Strauss said.
Garcia thought for a few minutes, before finally answering.
"Okay, I got one. My word is emerald. My mommy has an emerald necklace."
"I bet it's a very lovely necklace. Jason, do you have a word, yet?" Strauss asked.
"Yes, eggs. I don't like to eat eggs because I feel like I'm killing a bird."
"I love eating eggs." Rossi said.
"You shouldn't. You're hurting an innocent bird." Gideon said.
"No I am not. I'm hurting an egg. There's a huge difference." Rossi said.
"It's the same thing. The bird is inside the egg." Gideon said.
"Alright boys, that's enough. You both have different thoughts on the subject. And there is nothing wrong with that. Haley, what is your word?" Strauss asked.
"My word is elevator. Elevators are fun."
"They sure are. Derek, have you thought of a word?"
"I think so. My word is evacuate. Quick, everyone evacuate the building! Mrs. Strauss is on the loose!" Morgan shouted.
"Good God! This child doesn't know when to give up." Strauss thought to herself.
"Nice choice, Derek. Spencer, do you have a word now?" Strauss asked.
"Yep, and my word is exquisite. Some people are not exquisite as they think."
"What's that mean?" Will asked.
"It means very beautiful." Reid explained.
"I'm exquisite." Elle announced.
"Elle, this is Spencer's time. Stop trying to steal the spotlight from him. You'll get your turn soon. Just be patient." Prentiss said.
"Very intelligent Spencer. David, what is your word?" Strauss asked.
"My word is explode. The bird exploded. Seriously Jason, calm down. The bird hasn't exploded. At least not yet." David said.
"Very creative David, but try to use nice words. Aaron, do you have a word?"
"Yes, sweetheart I do have a word. And my word is enchanting. Mrs. Strauss is very enchanting." Hotch said.
"Wow that is very kind of you." Strauss said, feeling uncomfortable. "Elle, let's hear your word."
"Elegant; I am very elegant." Elle said.
"Let me guess, elegant means you're in love with yourself." Prentiss said.
"Emily, be nice. Elle that was a very good word. Jennifer, I'm sure you have a word now." Strauss said.
"Well, you sure are a smart one. My word is evil. Mrs. Strauss is more evil than the devil." JJ said.
"Oh man! I should have used that word!" Morgan complained.
"Too bad, it's mine. Go find another one. Oh wait a minute, you already used a word." JJ said.
"Jennifer, if you want to learn the alphabet, you need to stop doing all this." Strauss said.
"I'll stop, if you stop torturing us." JJ said.
"This is not torture. Alright, Emily, tell us your word."
"Can you say please?" Prentiss asked.
"Alright, please."
"Thank you, and my word is empty. Elle's lunch box is empty."
Elle opens up her lunch box to find nothing in there.
"It is empty. What happened to my food?" She asked.
"I kind of got hungry during this whole ABC game. I mean I have my own lunch, but yours looked delicious. Mrs. Strauss, do you want me to sit in the corner now?" Prentiss asked.
"No, I'm just going to give you a warning. That was a very mean thing to do Emily. Elle, I'll buy you some lunch today." Alright, let's get to the F's. William, what is your word?" Strauss asked.
"My word is flu. I hate getting the flu." Will said.
"Me too. It's not very fun. Kevin, can you tell us what word you have chosen?"
Yeah, the word that I have chosen is fishing. I love to go fishing." Kevin said.
"I haven't been fishing in a long time. That sounds like a lot of fun. Penelope, do you have a word, yet?" Strauss asked.
"Yes and my word is fire. Fire is very dangerous and scary." Penelope said.
"That's right, it is. And children should never play with fire. They could get hurt really bad. Jason, what is your word?" Strauss asked.
"Five; I am five years old." Jason said.
"Very good Jason. Haley, are you ready?"
"Yeah, I think so. I choose flower. Flower's are very pretty." Haley said.
"I agree with you. Derek, do you have a word for us?"
"Yes I do. And my word is frog. Mrs. Strauss is a frog in disguise." Morgan said with a smile.
"I wonder when this little charade of his will end." Strauss thought to herself.
"That's very interesting Derek. Spencer, you may go now." Strauss said.
"Alright, my word is ferocious. That is a very ferocious beast." Reid said.
"Can you please speak English?" Hotch asked.
"It means violent." Reid explained.
"Yeah, Aaron, pay more attention. Even I knew what it meant." Rossi said.
"No you didn't, David." Reid said.
"I know, but no one else knows it… Oh wait a minute, now they know." Rossi said.
"That was an excellent choice of word, Spencer. David, let's hear your word now." Strauss said.
"Okay, I choose flock. The flock of birds almost flew into the fire. But don't worry Jason, they're all okay." Rossi said to Gideon.
"I'm glad they're okay. Aaron, we would like to hear what you have to say now." Strauss said.
"And I would love to tell you what I have to say, my love." Hotch said.
"Oh dear, I bet I know where this will lead." Strauss thought to herself.
"My word is fancy. Mrs. Strauss is a very fancy lady." Hotch said.
"Well, that one wasn't so bad." Strauss thought to herself.
"Thank you very much, Aaron. I really appreciate that. Elle, would you like to tell us your word?"
"Yes I would. My word is fabulous. I am fabulous." Elle said.
"Very good Elle. Jennifer, I'm sure, you've been waiting to share your word with us." Strauss said.
"No, actually I've been waiting for this game to end, but what the heck, my word is fight. Hey, Mrs. Strauss, you want to fight?" JJ asked as she quickly stood up.
"No sweetie, I'm not going to fight with you. That wouldn't be fair."
"Yeah that's exactly what I thought. You're a chicken." JJ said as she sat back down.
"Sorry Jennifer, but the game hasn't ended yet. Alright Emily, let's hear what you have to say."
"Finally, I've been waiting my whole life for this. No not really, I think it's only been about a few minutes. My word is follow. I will follow Elle home from school today." Emily said.
"You can't follow me home because I ride the bus." Elle said.
"Well, I ride in a car." Prentiss said.
"Okay you two. That's enough of that. Emily that was a very good choice of word. We're going to take a break now, and next we'll learn the letter G." Strauss said.
End of chapter seven. Sorry if it's a little too long. This whole alphabet storyline will probably take up at least three or four chapters. Please review. Chapter eight will be up soon.