A/N - Thanks to all of your reviews, might not a have a chapter up tomorrow, it depends how quickly I can get coursework done.


Chapter 5

Garcia, Morgan, Hotch and Rossi stood in line ready for the game to begin and Reid sat down on the chair.

"You guys ready? When I hit this button the timer will start. I want all of you to take a step forwards, Morgan you will be landing on a danger square." He instructed. At Hotch's nod he hit the button and they all took it in turns to step forwards. A light flashed onto a danger square, but it was in the furthest corner next to Prentiss' cage.

"Morgan move to the blue in front, Hotch take the danger square, Rossi step forwards and Garcia go anywhere except for a danger square." They all took their turns and this continued up until Hotch and Morgan were both level and just over three quarters of the way to the finish.

"Okay, you guys. I think I've worked out the pattern for the danger squares up to this point, but I'm not sure which one will be next." Reid told them, slightly worried.

"It's okay, man, just do what you gotta do." Morgan said and Reid nodded.

"I'm sorry Morgan. You need to take the danger square in front, everyone else move forwards one." Garcia stepped forwards followed by Rossi then Hotch. Morgan stepped forwards last of all and they stood anxiously, waiting for the board to seal his fate. The room went dark, bar one light illuminating Morgan's face.

"No." Reid whispered, eyes wide at the realization of what was to come. Derek stood, body tensed. The floor beneath him seemed to vanish and the team were helpless as they saw him falling then disappear into the ground.

"Morgan!" JJ and Emily cried out, their dilemma forgotten in the wake of what had just happened. The lights came back on, but Reid gave out the next instruction, knowing they had to carry on so they had a chance of getting Morgan back.

"I'm sorry, but we have to finish. Hotch stand on the square Morgan was just on, Rossi take one step to your left and Garcia, you need to take one step to your right." Everyone silently did as Reid asked and thankfully the danger was avoided.

"Everyone take one step forwards." Now Hotch was on the last square and as the danger was once again avoided the lights all flashed to show that the game was over and a key fell from the ceiling to open Agents Jareau and Prentiss' cages. Everyone ran forwards to them, but Hotch got there first and unlocked Emily's cage then gave the key to Reid.

"Oh my God, Morgan." Emily whispered in shock, as Hotch took out a pocketknife and slit the ropes on her wrists and ankles. The brunette agent stood up, but swayed on the spot as dizziness took over.

"Whoa, slow down." Hotch grabbed one of her arms and put it over his shoulder and wrapped the other around her waist as support.

"Spence!" JJ exclaimed as he slit her ropes and hugged him.

"Come here." He spoke softly as he pulled her up and supported her as Hotch did Emily.

"We need to go back and call an ambulance. You guys could have a concussion." Rossi pointed out. Emily shook her head fiercely, and then stopped when it increased the pounding.

"No way. We have to get Morgan back. Besides, he wouldn't let me and JJ out before, there's no way he would this time around." Emily argued.

"Fine," Hotch agreed reluctantly, "But if either of you feel nauseous or dizzy or anything like that, you need to let us know. Okay?" He looked at both Emily and Jennifer in the eye.

"Okay." They both agreed.

"Lets open that door and get me my chocolate god back." Garcia said defiantly.

"I'll do it." Rossi offered, realizing that Hotch and Reid were somewhat occupied. Rossi fiddled with the key in the lock, but eventually got it open. The next room was reasonably small and empty, apart from a television mounted on the far wall next to the door. Hotch and Reid walked in first, helping Emily and JJ, followed by Rossi and Garcia. Prentiss and JJ sat down on the floor supported by the wall while the others discussed what to do.

"What do you think this is for?" Garcia asked Hotch, worried that her two strong friends were left looking so weak, and they didn't know where Morgan was. Before either of the profilers could answer the television flashed on and a man was displayed, facing the camera.

"Dad!" Emily shouted at the screen accusingly, and the person chuckled.

"Hey there, Emily. Long time no see. I'm sorry you had to get hurt." He grinned at the camera.

"You're not sorry. You weren't sorry when you hurt Mother, and you're not sorry this time, either!" Emily's eyes widened as the others stared at her when she realized what had slipped out.

"She was asking for it!" He pointed his finger at the screen accusingly, then his smile turned sickly sweet once again, "Turns out you're just as nosey as she is. But lets not talk about this now." JJ and Emily shared a look.

"First thing's first: The rules. Get through the maze and find your friend. That's pretty much it. Happy hunting." The screen clicked off and they heard the door unlocking.

"Em, is that why you got the nightmare?" Jennifer asked her softly. Emily fiercely wiped away a tear that she didn't know escaped her burning eyes.

"It doesn't matter. Let's just find Morgan." She said determinedly and got to her feet, followed by JJ who was feeling slightly better, although the pounding in her skull hadn't abated in the slightest. Hotch paused with his hand on the doorknob.

"Ready?" They nodded and he pushed open the door.

"What the…?" Garcia mumbled as they walked into the next room. Just as Mr. Prentiss had so joyfully told them, the room was a maze, however everything was metal and she could faintly hear the crack of electricity.

"Are you all okay to do this?" Hotch questioned.

"We don't have a choice." Rossi pointed out.

"We don't."


A/N - Sorry! Didn't mean to leave it on a cliffhanger... Actually I did. Mean? Yeah. Oh well:)

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