Chapter 29

Morning came quick, and JJ was throughly anxious for the day ahead. They would have to try and rescue their captured family in a risky bargain that may or may not work. JJ was stressing out.

JJ was released from the hospital on strict resting orders, the doctor had no idea of their plans for the day and that they went against everything he said. JJ felt slightly bad, after all the old man just had her well being at heart, but JJ quickly got over it. She needed to focus on the game plan.

She wasn't to do anything risky, she was to do exactly what Desmond said, so she would remain physically safe and when the other agents were free and back in Reid's "loving care", back up would rush in, save JJ and finish the job. It was risky, and everything was uncertain, but as of now, this was there best plan, all they could do was perform it perfectly and hope for the best outcome.

They had been watching the live feed, everyone was injured, Emily the most, but Hotch, Rossi, and Morgan were all physically able to get themselves out without help. They had only received pain from Desmond's fist, unlike Emily who had brutally received that along with his feet, but a sharp blade too. Emily needed medical help ASAP, and everyone was ready to give it to her.

JJ and Reid left in one SUV and back up followed only 5 minutes behind them. The trip was not long, but it was not short either. The pair sat in silence, the stakes were high and they felt that if they even muttered one word they would jinx everything, so they stayed quiet.

A short 10 minutes later JJ and Reid arrived at the mansion that brought back so many painful memories for JJ she just wanted to collapse into a warm bath of her tears, but she fought to stay strong, and Reid comfortingly held her hand urging her to move forward, one step at a time.

As they entered the mansion, they were felt up by some cult members as to see if they were armed. They were not and soon enough they were on their way to the auditorium where the agents were being held. JJ did everything she could to act calm when she saw her beaten friends, but nothing could have prepared her for the sight. In the small amount of time that they had not seen the live feed, each agent had received a considerable amount of injuries. Hotch's right hand was a mangled mess, obviously broken in many places. Morgan's knee caps were hanging in disarray from multiple beatings, dislocating them instantly. Rossi's face was a giant swollen bruise, but his swollen shoulder was the most concerning, it was much larger than appropriate and appeared to be badly bruised. Emily looked about the same, still unconscious, badly beaten and a knife wound in her thigh that was probably infected now from all the time it had spent open.

JJ gasped at the sight and Desmond gave a large smile as he laid eyes on her. In his own sadistic and psycho mind, he truly loved her with everything he had. JJ was too horrified by the sight, she didn't even notice his staring gaze, she was too caught up in her thoughts, worrying about their foiled escape plan, the agents were in no shape to be leaving on their own, they all desperately needed help.

Reid let go of JJ's hand and stepped forward to Desmond.

"I have brought JJ back, now give me the agents." Reid said firmly.

"You're so willingly handing her over, how can I trust you?"

"I tried to talk some sense into her, but she wouldn't listen. She was adamant about 'taking one for the team'. All she wants is for Agents Morgan, Prentiss, Rossi, and Hotchner to be free." Reid said with convincing hurt.

Desmond nodded, believing every last word spoken from Reid's mouth.

"Very well, come here darling." Desmond said.

"No, we get the agents out of the mansion first." Reid said defiantly.

Desmond was so eager to get his hands on JJ, he quickly agreed, and had his cult members undo the agents binds and take them to the front of the building, they were put outside on the ground and left. As soon as the cult members were back in the mansion, back up rushed to the fallen agents and began offering whatever service they could. As the agents were put in SUV's and rushed to the hospital, the remaining back up rushed in prepared to fight.


"There you go, they're safe." Desmond said irritably as the cult members carried off the two agents friends.

Reid nodded his head with guilt, still playing the part.

JJ was forced into Desmond's arms, and he forced his lips upon her own. Reid was sickened and wanted to punch the man senseless for kissing JJ, but he refrained, and found humor in JJ's reaction. A small smile crossed his face as JJ acted as though she had been bitten by a rabid bunny.

The cult members returned and Reid was nearly out of the auditorium when the back up rushed in and targeted Desmond with their guns.

"It's over Desmond. Give her back." Reid said.

Desmond had JJ in a deathly chokehold and his eyes were wide with fury and rage.

"You tricked me!" Desmond cried and he choked JJ.

JJ fought for breath as his arms enclosed her airway. She clawed at his arms holding her and begged for mercy with her body.

"Killing her will do you no good." Reid said as calmly as possible.

Desmond's grip loosened and air filled JJ's lungs, she coughed and sputtered as the lost breath refilled her burning lungs with painful gasps.

"You can't have her." Desmond argued.

"You have got 20+ guns trained on you, your fight is lost. But give her back cooperatively and we will tell the DA you cooperated. Right now you're looking at a life sentence." Reid said.

Desmond pondered for a moment as he stroked JJ's long blonde hair. Finally he pushed her to the ground and put his hands in the air. JJ crawled to Reid as tears filled her eyes and began to trail down her face.

"We did it." JJ cried.

And then there was a gunshot.


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