The Lady and the Genius.

Where the hell did they go?!

We were running down the street and I was digging through my bag.
"What are you doing?"
"I'm grabbing the chains I keep in here."
"What?!"
"Shit! That's right, I took them out the other day."
"Your an agent and you were going to use a chain!"
"I can threaten to shoot them but we are running and I don't think it's safe when I will have to stop to steady my aim. So I can't actually shoot them. I should have my back up chains in here though."
"Your so weird!"
"Thank you! I think!"
My phone began to ring so I picked it up to hear it's from Jade

"Oh hey Jade! How's the shop?"
"Pretty good actually. What's with all the noises?"
"Oh I'm running with someone away from an unsub who's trying to kill us. The usual."
"And you picked the phone up?"
"Well when you put it like that it sounds bad."
"Just don't die."
"That's the idea here. Bye Jade!"
"Bye."

I put my phone back in my bag and continued to look for something to use.
"You know this is a great workout. Maybe I should run more often like someone wants to murder me." I told.
"For someone so weird you make an excellent point."

"River we cant find you!"
"We just ran past the sign with the graffiti on it. Crata Rd. That's a weird street name."
"Ok we should be able to cut through the next turn and catch up to you."
"Oh hey do you know if I packed my spare chain in this bag?"
"Yeah it's in the side pocket that's hidden."
"Ah ha! Thanks J!"

I pulled the chain out and handed Meg my bag as we continued to run.
"How is the chain meant to help us?"
"Simple. Imma hit them." I told as I began to wrap it around my arm enough so I have a good grip on it.
"Won't they be able to grab it?"
"Not when I have my spiked ball attached which I will need from the case." I told as I lifted my skirt and got my gun. "Also use this if my plan does not work. Do not shoot me I will be pissed."
"I've never shot a gun before!"
"Do not have your finger on the trigger unless your ready to shoot and keep your eyes open even though it will be tough to do so. Only use it if you have to!"
"Got it."
I got the case and attached the ball to the end off my chain and began to slow my running down as we neared the cross section.

"I need an update now!"
"We are speeding down Jackson Rd. Where are you?"
"Cross section. You guys just have to keep heading down that road and you will get to us."
"We will be there soon just keep running!"
"That's the plan Stan!"
"River now is not the time for references!"
"Oh shush Spence, you know you found it funny."

I turned to look at Meg to see she had a confused look mixed with her scared one.
"Keep running down Jackson Rd till my team finds you! Don't shoot them!" I told as I came to a stop.
"I'm not leaving you!"
"This isn't the first time someone has wanted to kill me! It's fine just go!"
I began to swing the chain around me to gain momentum when the unsub neared me. Once he was close enough I began to swing the chain around as I kept hitting him and not stopping till someone came rushing out from somewhere and tackled them away from me. They rolled behind a car and I slowly made my way towards the car as I continued to swing my chain in case they weren't a friend.
'This is not good.'
Before I could look behind the car I heard a noise behind me. I quickly turned around to see a car skid to a halt and people jumping out and run towards me.
"River?!"
"Oh thank god it's you guys! I thought this dude had a team for a second!"
Spencer rushed over and wrapped a hug around once he saw I was safe and fine.
"What were you thinking?" He asked when he pulled away.
"Protect the girl he is after. Also he was tackled by someone and they rolled behind the car. So let's check to see what's happening before he gets away."
I told.
We all looked around the car to see the unsub tied up and a note was left on the wall.
"You don't think......" Morgan began having me cut him off.
"Yeah I do. I think the stalker of mine just saved me."
"Ok we are getting you back into the car while Morgan give him his rights." Spencer told as he began to push me towards the car.
"Baby girl how much damage did you do?"
"Not a lot. Should only be dots why?"
"Your stalker must not like when your in danger it seems. He has a broken nose."
'Well then imma have to leave a note for them.'
"Don't you dare."
"What?"
"I know you were thinking of leaving them a note. Don't you dare do that."
"Fine."
"I'm glad you are safe though."
"I wasn't in any real danger."
"You ran 8 blocks."
"And my shoes still look great."
"That they do. Now come on let's get you into the car, where we can take the two of you to speak your statements."
"What fun. How did the team react?"
"Penelope most likely started to cry along with Jj, Morgan was mad at the officer along with Rossi and Hotch and Prentiss was just silent as she covered her mouth from shock."
"They gonna question me?"
"Most likely. But let's just get you to the station right now." He told as he opened the car door for me and I saw Meg sitting there.
"You found my team!" I exclaimed as I sat next to her.
"I did. Nearly was hit by them but I was found."
"Good thing you ran out in front of me then." I told as I gave her a slight nudge.
"Good thing indeed."

We walked into the station and I was instantly tackled by J in a hug.
"Ok thank you but I'm dying from lack of oxygen."
"Sorry." She told as she pulled away. "I was just extremely worried about you and the whole team just learnt about you cutting yourself. Why did you never tell me?"
"Because you would never trust me near anything sharp. Besides I didn't want you to worry about it since when we met I had been sober for a good few years. Just didn't want to talk about it."
"Well I'm glad I know now. Now let's get you out of this gear and get you some coffee."
"Oh I could use with coffee."
"Hey you. Seems your back into your other style. I would have stayed with the agent look if it was me."
"Hey man what's your deal?!" Morgan exclaimed as he placed a hand on the dude's chest.
"Just saying, if she wants to be respected in her field then she should dress like it."
"She can dress however she wants. She is brilliant and no matter how she likes to dress we will always respect her."
"It causes trouble and people won't respect her."
"No matter how she looks she deserves respect." Spencer told as he finally had enough of the whole thing.
"When I first joined the force, I needed to dress the way I needed to be respected."
"When will you get it through your head that she can dress the way she likes. She has four PhDs, five bas, an IQ of 189 and she is only 26. What had you done to equal the same amount of respect that she deserves?" Spencer shot back.
'Oh my, he is so hot right now it's brilliant.'
"Now say sorry to our baby girl and never say anything to her ever again. You got that?"
"I'm sorry." He told before walking away.
They turned back to me and I walked over and gave them a hug. I pulled away and gave them a smile which confused them both.
"What's that for baby girl?"
"For you two standing up for me. Thank you both. I know you two are looking out for me and if I ever need help I know who to go to."
"No problem baby girl. Your family and we will always do things like this for you."
"We care for you no matter what." Spencer told.
"Still, thanks for standing up for me." I told before making my way to the common room.
I began to make my way there when Meg ran up to me.
"Hey River. I wanted to tell you something."
"Of course Meg."
"I've been going to those meetings for almost a year and I've never been completely sober throughout the whole time. How did you do it? How have you gone 18 years without cutting?"
"I just think about why I stopped. All the people I care for and that I love would want me to stay safe. Also helped when I've nearly died at a young age so I know I don't want to die just yet."
"The whole time I've been doing them I've wanted to die so many times I don't even remember how many times it's been now. But after what we went through, when we were running away from the killer it made me realise. I don't want to die just yet, and that's thanks to you."
"I'm just being me. I hope you are able to keep working through this." I told giving her a smile.
"Am I.....am I still able to call you if I ever need it?"
"Of course. I will always pick up....unless I'm asleep....or dead.... or my phone is just flat. That's not the point I'm making. The point is, I will help you through this."
She gave me a hug which I returned before we pulled away and her mum rushed over to her. I made my way to the conference room and I knew that no matter what, they will always be there for me.