Life After Death

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Life After Death; A Criminal Minds fanfic
Topic Started: Oct 17 2009, 07:13 PM (24 Views)
*Genkai_chan*	Oct 17 2009, 07:13 PM Post #1
Ohime Mod Posts: 8,127 Group: CSI Vice Captain Member #15 Joined: Jul 8, 2008 Preferred Internet Browser Internet Explorer	G-c: Hey out there. A new season has started and thanks to the many horror films I’ve been watching, I have decided to make a fanfic about the idea of the afterlife. Hopefully you’re all up to date on the show so I don’t have to make spoiler warnings. This fanfic is going to take place at the end of season four and the beginning of season five because I need semi-solid ground to get this idea rolling. I am intending for this to be Hotch/Elle with a splash of Reid/Elle or something. There are too many mainstream pairs and I’m being bold and trying something different, hence a short chapter to test the waters and the summary to show my thoughts. Summary: She was found shot in the head, her own fingerprints all over the gun. It was a typical suicide case, right? Wrong. Elle Greenaway wouldn’t have killed herself and her old team was well aware of that. Right? Derek doesn’t know what to think and claims she just had too much stress. Garcia and JJ are just speechless but Hotch and Reid are certain this wasn’t a suicide. And where is Rossi in all this? With Hotch and Reid busy recovering how can they prove Elle was killed? And is there really life after death? Or is it just death after life? --- “Alright thank you.” Aaron Hotchner said with his voice littered with remorse as he set the phone back in the cradle. He looked up and scanned his office, it had hidden areas of personalization but he still felt lost ever since he had been stabbed. He was only human after all. Hotch started to walk out, not really sure how he could tell the team what had happened. “Hey can everyone meet in the conference room?” He asked from above the pen where they were working on paperwork. Derek looked up and set his pen down and glanced to Spencer who got up and dusted his pants off. JJ walked along with them as did Emily, everyone was a bit curious to hear what their team leader had to say since there hadn’t been any word of a new case to handle. Once everyone had seated themselves around the table, he sighed. “Is something wrong?” Spencer asked, still fiddling with his crutches as Garcia finally made her way into the conference room. Derek and the others watched Hotch, waiting. “Elle has been found in her apartment dead.” He said and took in everyone’s expressions. JJ was quite taken aback and looked off, letting the tragedy wash over her as she held a hand to her chest. Derek looked surprised and a bit pale. He seemed at a loss of how to respond. Spencer’s lips parted and he gulped and looked down as he bit the inside of his mouth. Emily kept silent and looked down in respect for a former member she never got to work with. Garcia put a hand to her mouth and let out a tiny gasp at something so unexpected. As for Hotch he was still having trouble internally processing such an event. He wasn’t sure if he was able to claim he and Elle were close companions before she had left the BAU. He was sure that every member of his team would say the same thing. “How did she…die?” Derek slowly asked, someone had to speak up and everyone wanted to know. “She was shot in the mouth.” He said. Everyone shifted, when most people were shot in the mouth it meant they were trying to kill themselves. “The investigation is still pending of course.” Hotch assured them because no one wanted to think that Elle would just commit suicide. There was hope, in a sense, that someone had killed her. And if that was the case they would of course find out who would do such a thing. The silence that filled the room said more than enough, no one felt like throwing ideas back and forth about the death of a dear friend. Soon they all just got up and left, their chests filled with more sadness then when they had walked in minutes before. Garcia was the one who linger and made her way over to Hotch. “Have you seen Rossi today?” She asked him. “He talked to me about needing some time off.” Hotch just said, though he couldn’t help but think it was odd that when he leaves, there is a call about an old agent found dead. He just shook it off as the blond walked out. Hotch followed her out and let out a sigh of agitation. He really felt sick at a thought of Elle being killed or even killing herself. Spencer was lingering near when Hotch walked up to his office. “Um Hotch.” He called out and he paused and looked down at the youngest member of the BAU. “You don’t think she killed herself do you?” He asked carefully while standing with his crutches. “No but…the gun was found with her fingerprints on it and the angle is that of when you hold a gun in front of yourself, the angling is slightly different than if someone had put it in her mouth.” He said which was something he hadn’t wanted to tell them team so soon. The genius absorbed the information and pursed his lips together. “Is that all?” “No I…” He paused and looked down. “This just doesn’t seem like her.” “I know.” “I mean I’ve been e mailing with her from time to time and she seemed to me, like she was getting her life in order.” Spencer said to Hotch who moved down the two stairs to speak face to face with Reid. “This…doesn’t make sense.” “It is possible for someone to have killed her but made it look like a suicide.” Hotch shrugged to him, he couldn’t deal with this right now. “Can we talk about this later?” “Sure sure.” Spencer nodded and waved a hand as Hotch turned and went back into his office. Spencer just wobbled back to his desk and glanced to Derek. “Can you believe it?” He asked as his darker skinned friend looked to him. “No I can’t…but I don’t know.” He shook his head, not sure what to think at the giving moment. “We don’t know all the facts so we shouldn’t think one way or the other yet, you know?” “Yeah I know.” Spencer replied and brushed some of his long scraggly hair behind his ear. “It’s weird talking about someone you know like this.” “I guess I can kinda relate to Gideon.” Derek muttered and sat back in his chair. He had a point as Spencer just looked off in thought, mentally going over every e mail they had sent to one another. Nothing stood out to him as a cry for help. Then again Ella was a damn good profiler and she was able to lie easily when necessary, especially online. “So you wanna grab a drink tonight in Elle’s honor?” Derek offered after a few minutes of silence. “No I’ll uh…we’ll see.” Spencer just told his friend and closed his eyes. He wasn’t sure what to do. ---- ( G-c: Short, I know but it’s to test the waters. More action to come next chapter if more than three people want to read it. Please review, it’s how I gauge how many readers care. ^^ )



*Anaconda*	Oct 21 2009, 08:01 AM Post #2
Divine wrath shalt smite the sinner who bears the seal Posts: 2,346 Group: Captain Member #1 Joined: Jan 19, 2008 Blog Eda of black lagoon =O	An enjoyable read... I'm not sure what suggestions I could offer for improvements since I'm not much of a story writer myself but I'd be willing to have a read at the next chapter if you have the opportunity to post it later.



*Genkai_chan*	Oct 21 2009, 08:19 PM Post #3
Ohime Mod Posts: 8,127 Group: CSI Vice Captain Member #15 Joined: Jul 8, 2008 Preferred Internet Browser Internet Explorer	I'm working on the next chapter, I hope to have it done by the end of the week since I am juggling about 10 stories with all sorts of chapters and plots. ^^; Thanks for the interest.



*Anaconda*	Oct 22 2009, 08:23 PM Post #4
Divine wrath shalt smite the sinner who bears the seal Posts: 2,346 Group: Captain Member #1 Joined: Jan 19, 2008 Blog Eda of black lagoon =O	Would I be correct to assume that this one is inspired by the CSI shows? It has a familiar ring to it.



*Genkai_chan*	Oct 22 2009, 10:15 PM Post #5
Ohime Mod Posts: 8,127 Group: CSI Vice Captain Member #15 Joined: Jul 8, 2008 Preferred Internet Browser Internet Explorer	Actually it wasn't. Criminal Minds is a CBS show which I have gotte into more than CSI: Miami now. And I'm twisting some things up. Here's the second chapter. --- Truth be told, no one seemed to want to get together the first night they found out about their dear friends death. Hotch was packing up as the rest of the team filtered out one by one on their own time. Hotch looked up and saw JJ was the last to leave before him. He took his briefcase in hand and started for the parking garage. Once at his car, he got in, set his things down and started the car. He drove back to his small empty apartment. He had an offer from Emily but he didn’t need an escort home or anything. And frankly he didn’t want to be around her at the time. Maybe it was because she had pretty much replaced Elle. Or maybe it was because she and Elle shared similar traits. Whatever it was, he just didn’t want her around so soon. Hotch got home, walked down the hall and unlocked his door. He then disarmed his alarm and set his things on the couch and turned on the lights. Hotch popped a tv dinner in the microwave and turned on the tv. He needed some noise in his head. Once dinner was done and eaten, he got ready for bed. He had a long day, and thoughts of Elle dragged through his mind. He felt they were missing something important. Hotch changed into some light baby blue pinstripe PJs and got in bed. And as soon as his head hit the soft pillow he was off to dream land. Hotch was standing in plane and not just any plane, the company jet they use with the BAU. “Hello?” He called out but the area fogged and his voice seemed to echo. He looked around and looked down; he was in his usual black suit. ‘Where am I?’ He wondered, feeling a chill over him. “Hotch!” Someone called out and he turned but didn’t see anything. “Hotch! Can you help me?” “Elle?” He asked, recognizing the voice. “I’m sorry about complicating my departure.” She said, her voice surrounding him. He bit his lip now frantically trying to see her. “Elle where are you?” Aaron asked, a bit perplexed, everything felt so real. “Can you help me? This wasn’t supposed to happen.” Her voice echoed to him, her tone was almost like a pleading child crying out for their mother. “Please…I’m sorry. Help me…?” And as soon as the strained voice reached him things started to fade. “Elle?! What is going on?” He called back to her, he suddenly felt a brush of a hand on his cheek as he faded along with the dream. Hotch’s eyes shot open and he sat up. He put a hand to his chest and felt his heart rate. It was only slightly elevated. He then touched his cheek and felt some moist mist. ’What?’ He wondered and blinked a few times. It felt so real, and his inner self felt it as well, which went against his views of science. After getting back to sleep, he woke up the next morning, yet the dream was still fresh in his mind. Most dreams were well known to be forgotten quickly but he still remembered it. Once he got into work with his coffee cup, he saw Rossi back in his office. The leader walked up and into Rossi’s office, “Hey you’re back.” He said. “Yeah.” Rossi looked up. “Did any new cases come up?” He asked. “No, we lost one of our own.” Hotch said, the words coming off as unfamiliar. Even as he said that he felt a sharp pain inside. “I’m sorry to hear that.” Rossi started to say but was interrupted by JJ’s knocking. They looked to her as she smiled a bit. “Hey Hotch, Reid wants to talk to you.” She said. Reid had asked JJ to go up and find Hotch since Reid was still trying to get around on crutches. “Alright thank you.” He said and walked out as JJ left Rossi’s office as well. Hotch went down and saw Reid. “What’s up?” He asked. “Can I talk to about something privately?” Reid asked. Hotch nodded and him off where no one would hear them. “What’s going on?” “I um…I don’t think I could tell Derek this or JJ or Emily for that matter.” Reid started to explain. “You know maybe I shouldn’t even bring it up.” He said on second thought. ‘Why would Hotch understand?’ He wondered. “No, what is it?” Hotch asked softly and looked to the genius. “I um…had a dream last night…about Elle.” He said. “I know you’ll just say it’s normal to have dreams of someone after they pass or after an event but…it felt so real.” He said. “And this could all be psychological of course…but…my dream…I can’t explain it.” He said, clearing fighting to not come off as crazy. Hotch nodded and looked off, “I…I think it means something.” “You know I had a dream about her last night too.” He replied, deciding to come clean as well. Now Hotch was wondering if everyone else did. “Hey JJ can you come here?” He called over to the blond. She smiled and walked over to the men. “Yes, is something up?” “Did you…have any peculiar dreams last night?” Reid asked her while staying balanced. “Not really. Why? Does this have to do with Elle and everything?” She asked. Reid glanced to Hotch for a moment. “No…never mind.” Spencer smiled as she just left. “So I guess it might just be us?” He asked, though he was sure the dream was nothing. “I guess this was in our heads right?” He laughed a bit. He was someone who lived and died by the laws of science. He couldn’t really think Elle could be contacting him through dreams. It was impossible. “I’m not sure, it could be stress.” Hotch shrugged, the thought was now going to bother him even more. “I have to go, excuse me.” “Yeah sure…” He nodded as Hotch took his leave and Spencer went to go see Garcia. He knew his faith was a bit iffy but did he believe in ghosts and spirits? Once he got into her office, she got up and helped him sit down. “Garcia, can I ask you something?” “Sure hun, what is on that brainy mind of yours?” She hummed as she watched him. “I know that technology these days have been improving things…such as paranormal study.” He started. “What do you think about it?” He asked her slowly and bit his lower lip, not sure how to hint at his idea without her asking how much medication he was on. “Paranormal study? Like ghost hunting?” She asked and sat up a bit more. “I guess…I mean do you think someone who has died could ever…contact the living?” He asked her. It was very uncomfortable for him talk about it, especially only after two days after Elle’s death. “I’m not sure; I mean there is proof…sometimes.” Garcia said slowly. “That’s a load of bull.” Derek said as he walked over to them from the dark doorway. “How long…how long have you been listening in?” Spencer frowned and was clearly unhappy with being spied on. “Long enough.” Derek shrugged. “Reid, I think the stress of losing a friend is getting to you. You’re crazy to think ghosts are even real. You’re a man of science.” He said. “I know but…” He paused and looked off. He was defeated enough for one day and dropped the subject. “Yeah I guess so.” He said and went to get up. Soon he hurdled out of Garcia’s office. “Derek, show some sympathy.” Garcia pouted. “And play nice with others. You’re hurting like he is. We all are.” “Yeah…” he nodded and sighed. “I’ll go find the kid and apologize.” He said and with that left his technical princess with a wink and went to go find Reid.



*Anaconda*	Oct 30 2009, 11:36 AM Post #6
Divine wrath shalt smite the sinner who bears the seal Posts: 2,346 Group: Captain Member #1 Joined: Jan 19, 2008 Blog Eda of black lagoon =O	Another good chapter... :yes: Looking forward to the continuation if you're working on it.



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