Copycat//Criminal Minds FanFic

Searching

The rain was pouring. Soon after Hotch and Prentiss had started down the path, the heaven's had let loose. Both were blinking furiously.

"Hotch, I can't see anything," Prentiss called over the rain.

"I know, but we can't stop now." Hotch pushed a low hanging branch out of his way.

"What's that?" Prentiss asked, grabbing the branch. On it was a piece bright red sweater thread.

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Reid rubbed against the branch as he passed. He felt the slight tug on his sweater as he pulled away. He looked over his shoulder, hiding the act with a stumble. He saw the few threads flying on the bare branch. I hope they can find these. It's the only chance I have...

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Hotch and Prentiss stood at a fork in the road.

"There." Hotch pointed to another string of red, which flared in stark contrast to the brown branch. "This way."

Prentiss followed Hotch down the path. She looked over her shoulder at the main path, trying to memorise the area. I hope we can find our way out of here.

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Morgan waited until Garcia went to the bathroom to check on JJ. Then he made his move. He quietly and quickly grabbed the keys to the SUV that had been left and stole out of the room. He hurried down the hall as he checked his gun to make sure it was loaded.

By the time Garcia came back into the main room, Morgan was gone. The ice cream cake Garcia had gotten as a gift sat on the table. A note sitting next to it read: "You know I can't leave Reid out there. He would have done the same for me."

Garcia stared at it for a moment, then drew in a deep breath. "MORGAN!" she screamed.

Morgan got into the SUV and peeled away.

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Fuchs paused suddenly on the trail. Reid stumbled into him.

"We're here," Fuchs said without turning.

"Where?" Reid asked in confusion.

"It's time for you to go." Fuchs turned to Reid.

Reid started backing up.

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The SUV's brakes squealed as Morgan pulled up to the cabin. Rossi looked up in confusion from the other SUV.

"Morgan?" he asked as they both got out of their respective cars to stand in the rain. "What are you doing here?"

"Garcia said I could go," Morgan lied. "I think I can really help you find Reid."

"I don't know... Why don't you stay here with me? I'm waiting for the cops to show up. Then we can all go catch up with Hotch and Prentiss to find Reid."

Morgan's brow crinkled. "Where did Hotch and Prentiss go?"

"Down that path- Wait! Morgan! Stop!" It was too late. Morgan had already taken off down the path.

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Reid tripped over a log and fell to the ground, landing in the mud. His eyes were wide in fear as Fuchs came toward him.

"I know what you've been doing," Fuchs stated matter of factly.

"I do-"

"Don't lie. I've already fixed the problem. Your friends are going down the wrong path as we speak. I planted threads of your sweater on every tree earlier today."

Reid gulped.

"I have a feeling we won't be seeing your friends anytime soon. Right now, they are probably getting lost exactly where I want them to. Don't worry. I'll find them later."

Reid couldn't speak. He knew everything that we would try. He even knows the team is here.

"I'm sorry you won't be able to see them. Your time is up."

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Morgan paused to catch his breath. He wasn't out of shape, but the gunshot had done a number on him. He was following the red threads, just like Hotch and Prentiss had a few minutes before. I've got to be getting close...

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Hotch and Prentiss paused in the clearing. They had followed the path to this spot and hadn't seen a sign of Reid or the unsub in quite a long time.

"I don't like this," Hotch said looking out at the open expanse. The rain had died down a bit and he could see that no one was in the open. "It's too easy for Fuchs to be standing in the trees at one side, waiting to get us."

"I have the same feeling," Prentiss agreed.

"You should feel that way."

Hotch and Prentiss whipped around to where the voice had come from. Fuchs stepped out of the trees his gun aimed at them. "Put the weapons down. Slowly. That's it."

"Where's Reid?" Prentiss asked.

"You're in no place to make demands, but I will tell you that he is going to be in a better place very soon," Fuchs grinned.

Hotch and Prentiss exchanged glances.

"Now, which of you wants to die first?"

Prentiss slowly started to back up.

"Not so fast, missy."

The sharp report of a gun echoed through the woods.

What do you think?

I've decided to get Morgan in on the action, I hope you guys agree. Though I definitely don't want to be around when Garcia finally finds him! Lol!