So, I feel that I should apologize beforehand for this chapter, cause it might suck. I promised myself that I would post this by tonight, and I was totally ready to…. And then a storm knocked out the power and stupid irresponsible me forgot to save. So I'm gonna try to make this shine, but it might be horrible. I would love feedback, and I would love ideas. I hope you guys like this.
They weren't freaking out.
Surprisingly enough, the BAU wasn't freaking out about the whole magic thing.
Then again, maybe they were too busy freaking out over the fact that one of their own was currently unconscious and strapped to a gurney in the back of an ambulance.
Following the incident with the sword, Rossi's ambulance had arrived. After the paramedics had loaded a disoriented Reid into the back of the ambulance he had been dosed with a mild sedative that had lulled the good doctor into an immediate and much needed sleep.
JJ had climbed into the back with Spencer, and Harry got the impression that she was the mother of the group, or at least someone that everyone on the team could relate to.
Currently, Dresden and Murphy were standing back as the BAU crowded around as a nurse came out to say that Reid would be awake in about fifteen minutes.
"They need to talk this out." Harry sighed and turned to Murphy.
"I know, but they're sure as hell not gonna talk about it while we're breathing down their necks."
"You want some jello?" Harry asked.
"Not really, but we should probably leave anyway." With that the detective and the wizard left the waiting area.
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"That man is insane and dangerous." Rossi said blatantly as the two left.
"Insane?" JJ questioned.
"He says he's a wizard who saves the world at least once a year. Granted, it's not as bad as some of the people we've had the displeasure of dealing with, but how does claiming something like that make you seem anything less than insane?"
"He's telling the truth." Prentiss said quietly.
Rossi shook his head. "Look, Emily, I know that whatever happened in that house was traumatizing. But, we all know that during situations of intense emotion, things can get a little blurry-"
"Are you profiling me?"
"What?"
"I thought we weren't supposed to profile each other. Are you saying that I wasn't paying attention? Because I think that, after having this job for as long as I have, I know hoe to keep calm when the situation demands it. Even if I am scared out of my mind."
"That's not what I'm saying-"
"No, that's exactly what you're saying. Ever since you saw me at that damn bonfire you guys have all been acting like I'm made of glass. Like if you say the wrong thing I'm gonna break into a million tiny pieces that you're not going to be able to pick up or something. I know I'm stronger than that. And I thought you knew that too." With one last glance at her colleagues, Emily stood and walked away.
"I believe her." It was Morgan who spoke.
Rossi just stared at him.
"Nothing rattle Prentiss. She's probably the hardest one here, and she's been doing this job for the shortest time. If this guy has her that convinced, then I'm pretty sure there's something more to him. Might not be magic, but it's definitely something." Morgan looked at all the people around him. "What about you JJ?"
"I honestly don't care. Something happened in that apartment, and we all know that Reid wasn't right this morning. He saved them, and in my book, that makes him someone worth trusting. Even if he does think he's a wizard. Hotch?"
"I believe that he can help us solve this case. Beyond that I'm out of my league and out of my payroll. Morgan, find Prentiss and do a cognitive interview. Morgan, you're going to go back to the apartment with me to see if we can find anything at all that might be useful. JJ, I want you here with Reid when he wakes up." Thankful that their boss had fallen back into old habit despite the turn of events, the team split up and went about their tasks.
"Morgan, you go start the car, I'll be right out." Hotch walked over to Rossi, who stood to meet him.
"Look Hotch…"
"I know that this isn't the easiest thing for you to do right now, but I need you to cooperate with them alright. I'm not asking you to believe in magic, I'm asking you to catch a killer. You know what the profile said, this guy needs to be known. The murder didn't happen when it was supposed to which means…"
"That this guy has something bigger in stores."
"Exactly. So please, just, work with them." Hotch sighed and then turned to follow Morgan.
"I will." Rossi mumbled, watching his boss walk away. "But that doesn't mean I can't do a check up." He took out his phone and pressed speed dial 7."
"Hello, Garcia? Yeah, I need you too look someone up for me. By the name of Harry Dresden…"
So, whatcha think? I know it's not very good but the next one will be better, I promise. Oh, and I was thinking about bringing Thomas in at some point. Do you guys think that would be okay? Or would you rather leave him out? Feedback please, I would appreciate it very much.
