Fic: The Barbie Murders - Part IX
Title: The Barbie Murders - Part IX
Author: steppenwolf_20
Fandom: CSI:Miami/Criminal Minds
Pairing: Calleigh Duquesne/Jennifer Jareau (with some Cal/Nat, JJ/Em, JJ/Nat along the way)
Disclaimer: None of the beautiful ladies is mine. No infringement intended.
I borrowed the drug from the Movie “Anatomy”
Rating: NC-17 (I mean it)
Warnings: chose one, there's plenty... angst, smut, mentioning of violence, abuse, rape (but nothing graphic), it's a BAU case after all, what did you expect.
Setting: uhm, screw timelines. I guess somewhere end of season six CSI:M and end of season two CM
Spoiler: I don't think so
A/N: written for the “Cliché Challenge 2008”. Sadly I wasn't able to finish it on time.
Cliché used: trapped together in a cave/shack/turbolift
A/N 2: This story kinda developed a mind of its own. I guess it will be the first story in a loose series.
A/N 3: And we finally get to know who's the UNSUB!! Buckle up ladies!
Archive: women_in_kevlar , femslash_smut
Thanks to my awesome beta sofia_lindsay , and not just for beta-ing! Thanks to spikmeister for the flattering, geeky comment, to yellowsmurf6 for NOT sending those pictures, to widget007 for being cute, to liberty_stewart for being “open”, to calliopes_muse for writing “The Unexpected”, to darkbardzero for 24, to xiotonks and elekanahmen just because and to everyone else who's reading and commenting.
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JJ swallowed.
“So I'm on my own?”
“No, JJ. No way! They drive back to Miami DADE and find another way! You know Emily would never leave you alone, right?”
“Yes I know that. But even Emily couldn't do the impossible.”
“Now tell me, cherry pie. Did you see the unsub? Could you identify him?”
“No, I actually saw him only from behind. All I can say for sure is, that he's male!”
JJ heard Garcia's fingers fly over the keyboard again.
“Okay, listen up ladies and kneel before the amazing, wonderful and sexy as hell Garcia! I cross referenced Calleigh's position with all cars and cells from our suspects. And the car as well as the cell that are in Calleigh's exact position belong to Ryan Wolfe.”
JJ could hear Natalia gasp over both lines.
“He seems to have a destination he's heading for, try to find any property that might belong to him or his family that's located in the Glades. If we find out where he's going the police might be able to get there in time to back me up.”
“Alrighty. Gimme just a sec here. Ahhh. GOTCHA! Okay we got a location. I'm sending it to you and Emily as we speak.”
“Good. I need to concentrate on driving Garcia; the road gets worse every second. I'll call you back as soon as I can.”
“JJ?”
“Yes.”
“Be careful!”
“Always!”
JJ tightened her hold on the steering wheel, her knuckles turning white. The road was becoming slippery and her tires were sinking deeper into the mud. She tried to keep her pace steady so she wouldn't get stuck in the middle of nowhere. Throwing a glance at the coordinates Garcia had sent she felt relieved that she was almost there. She really didn't know how much longer she would be able to go on like this. Her clothes were drenched from the rain and she was chilled to the bones; every now and then a shudder was working through her whole body. She would definitely get the flu; if she survived at all.
The rain had lessened a bit, or maybe she only got used to it, but she was able to make out a building a few hundred feet away. From what she could gather through the rain it was huge, some old plantation or something and JJ wondered how she would be able to find Calleigh in time.
As she slowly but steadily approached the building she realized that the road was slightly but surely ascending, and after a couple more feet she felt that the car's tires weren't slipping anymore and that the road was almost worth the name.
Carefully she drove the last few feet and parked her car beside the other one already standing beside the house. Otherwise there was no sign of Calleigh or Ryan. She exited the car heading for the trunk keeping her head down in case someone was looking even if the two story house seemed deserted.
From this close JJ could see that it had seen better days. The paint was chipping of and the remaining once yellowish coat of paint was now all grey. Weeds were growing all over the place, creeping onto the patio in front of the house. Some of the windows were shattered and had not been replaced; some other windows were cracked and it would be only a matter of time until they broke too. The screen door hung in its hinges, the wind playing with it making it rattle and flap against the wall, making screeching noises accompanied by the periodic banging against the wall and the frame.
JJ opened the trunk and pulled out her protective vest put it on and grabbed a flashlight. Closing the trunk again she huddled behind the car speed dialing Garcia again.
“JJ, you okay?” Came the prompt answer.
“Yes, kinda. Listen I'm at the house, can you tell me where Calleigh is?”
“Well she should be about ten feet to your left, at least that's were her cell is.”
“That’s Ryan's car, I bet the cell is inside. Can you get a fix on his cell then?”
“Sure thing muffin. He's moving south, slowly, away from you. Maybe fifty feet away. Helpful?”
“So I guess he's carrying Calleigh, give me a beep when he stops moving?”
“You got it.”
JJ looked at the house again. At least she had some idea now where she had to look, but which story?
JJ took a deep breath and pushed away from the car. There was no need for her to be quiet, because the rain and the storm were drowning out every other sound she could possibly make short of a gunshot. Using as much cover as possible she approached the house and when she reached the patio her cell started buzzing at her hip. She crouched behind the broken railing the best she could and answered.
“Talk to me Garcia!”
“He stopped moving.”
“Oh God. I have to hurry up. He will inject the Promidal soon. Garcia, can you in any way tell me on which level of the house they are?”
“JJ, please. You gotta be careful. Don’t rush into this. This guy is dangerous. If he learns that you’re FBI he’ll just love to get his hands on you, too.”
“Garcia. Not helpful. Which level? Can you tell?”
“Oh, yes… It’s just… You know I love you right? And I can’t lose you. You’re my best friend Jayj. Please, please, please. Be extra careful, okay?”
“Yes, I love you too. And you won’t lose me. I still have to look after you. So which level?”
“My best guess is, that they’re underground. Some basement. If they were above ground the signal would be clearer.”
“Thank you. I’ll call back as soon as possible. I promise! Try not to worry too much.”
“I just wish Emily was there.”
“Yeah, me too. Speak to you later!”
Reluctantly JJ broke the line, cutting off her only connection to the outside world. She took a look around and stepped onto the patio, the wooden surface protesting at once, squeaking under her weight and threatening to break.
‘Shit, shit, shit. This whole thing is a big, ole trap. Wolfe probably knows every square inch of the house, but I could easily break through some rotten panels and break my neck in the process. Come on JJ focus! I’m much lighter than Wolfe and he had carried Calleigh on top. It’s probably not as bad as it seems.’
Pulling out her gun and unlocking the safety she stepped towards the door cautiously; turning the doorknob she found it unlocked and entered the house.
Miami, 0030, June 04, Club Underworld
Natalia went straight to the dark haired agent.
“Emily?” She waited for the brunette to nod. “I guess you know who I am. Jennifer sent me. I should tell you that Will is not her ex-boyfriend. Do you understand?”
Emily froze for a second but then she motioned to Natalia to go on.
“We lost the communication and she wants to abandon the mission for today. She said she'll get Calleigh and the car and will pick us up out front.”
“Okay, let's go.”
Natalia followed the agent to the front entrance and wondered briefly what was expected of her now. She wasn't a suspect anymore, but would they want her to help? Well she wouldn't ask their permission. She was now informed and they could use any help they could get. And she was determined to make it up to Calleigh somehow. She understood now why Calleigh had been so distant the day before. She had been in on this FBI mission and was not allowed to talk to anyone about it. She knew Calleigh's sense of duty. Natalia gasped. She had practically pushed Calleigh away. When she wouldn't talk to her, and Calleigh had risked their friendship to protect the mission. Natalia knew how important this case was for her friend. Someone who had sworn to protect the people had abducted, tortured, raped and killed countless women. He was spitting on their oath and that was something Calleigh Duquesne didn't take lightly. But after everything Calleigh had seen would they be able to make their friendship last?
Emily and Natalia stepped through the front door. It was like the end of the world outside. It was raining hard and every so often lighting and thunder rang through the air. They stood under the canopy in front of the door. There was nobody waiting anymore to get inside, the rain had driven everyone away. Even the bouncer stood inside glancing outside to see if someone was insane enough to go out in this weather.
The two women stood close together and waited for the car. Emily turned to the CSI extracting her hand.
“Well I guess it's time we introduce ourselves properly. I'm Supervisory Special Agent Emily Prentiss.”
“Natalia Boa Vista. But you know that already.”
The two women shook hands and smiled at each other.
“Well I'm glad you're not the unsub Natalia. It would have destroyed her.”
“Her? You mean Calleigh?”
Emily nodded.
“What... this video footage... When Calleigh saw … When you saw it … you must think I'm a slut.”
“No. No I don't.”
“Why not?”
“Different people do different things to deal. And while your way might not be the best or even healthiest you at least don't hurt anyone. Well beside yourself.”
“And Calleigh.”
Emily looked into Natalia's eyes and saw her own pain mirrored there. “Yes I guess so. But it's nothing that can't be fixed. You're both alive you will work this out.”
Natalia looked right back into Emily's eyes.
“Oh my God. You love her, too. You're in love with JJ and she has no idea.”
Emily had no answer to that.
“What takes her so long?” Instead of answering Natalia's more statement then question she started to look around for their car.
Natalia looked at her watch. “It's more than five minutes already.”
“Let's go round back and check on the car.” Emily started to run towards the corner. Suddenly fear was tearing at her. Where was JJ? And where was Calleigh. Natalia was hot on her heals when they reached the spot where the car was supposed to be.
Confused Emily stopped and turned on the spot looking for any sign of JJ, Calleigh or the car. When she found nothing she turned to Natalia.
“You gotta car here?”
Natalia nodded and headed for the far corner of the parking area this time it was Emily that was hot on her heals. As soon as Natalia had the car opened both jumped into the car, Natalia in the driver's seat. Both women were soaking wet.
Emily pulled out her cell. “Turn the lights on. Maybe we'll be able to see something then. Do you have a flashlight?”
“Yes in the glove compartment. Do you have reception again? It's probably the storm. Too much electricity.”
Emily took the flashlight and shone through the side window.
“Okay, this works. Drive slowly towards the exit, drive in a sinuous line maybe we'll catch something.”
Natalia nodded and started driving. She tried to use the car to light as much of the parking area as possible, but when they reached the exit they came up empty.
“There's no use in searching the place. The rain has everything washed away by now. Try you cell. The thunderstorm is letting up.”
“I have a signal!” Emily and Natalia both let out a deep sigh.
Emily hit speed dial the moment Natalia suggested she should call JJ.
“I'm getting a busy signal. I'll try Garcia.”
Emily hit speed dial again, putting the phone on speaker when she got a dial tone.
“Who's Garcia?”
“Our tech at Quantico.”
“Emily. Where the hell are you? Why did you leave JJ?”
“Hey Garcia. I'm glad to hear your voice too. I didn't leave JJ. We had cancelled the mission for today and she was going to find Calleigh, while I waited for her with Natalia.”
“Oh, the Natalia from the video footage.”
“Yes, that's me.” Natalia chirped in.
“Oh I'm really glad you're not the killer honey. Would be a shame with that body of yours. And the hot detective is obviously...”
Emily didn't let Garcia finish.
“Penelope! Where's JJ?”
“She headed south, following the unsub.”
Emily looked at Natalia who nodded and got the car going.
“Okay we'll follow them. Natalia knows her way around here.”
“I have to get back to JJ, I'll keep both lines open.”
'Hey girl. How're you holdin' up? You okay?'
'Yeah, sure totally fine. The unsub has Calleigh and I'm trying to safe her in the middle of the mother of all thunderstorms, chasing them on a barely visible mud-track that is threatened to be flooded any second now but otherwise... Yeah peachy! Where's Emily? She with Natalia?'
'JJ, you're doing everything you can. Don't beat yourself up over it. Emily and Natalia are only a few miles behind you.'
'You have to find another route for them then. There were a few spots I could barely pass, they won't be able to go through there.'
They could hear Garcia typing like mad on her keyboards.
“If she's going further on this road, there's no other way. This is the best road. If this road is flooded there's no other way to cross the Glades by car.” Natalia pointed out.
'Uhhh, that might be a problem. Natalia just said, that this is actually the best road and if this one isn't passable, there's no other way to cross through the Glades by car.'
Emily looked at Natalia with a panicked look on her face.
“You're kidding, right?”
Defeated Natalia shook her head.
“We have to get back to Miami DADE, maybe we can get a boat or something. Horatio will help us.”
'So I'm on my own?'
'No, JJ. No way! They drive back to Miami DADE and find another way! You know Emily would never leave you alone, right?'
'Yes I know that. But even Emily couldn't do the impossible.'
'Now tell me, cherry pie. Did you see the unsub? Could you identify him?'
'No, I actually saw him only from behind. All I can say for sure is, that he's male!'
“Are you absolutely sure that we don't have a chance by car?”
“I'm sorry Emily, but yes. There's nothing we can do.”
They heard Garcia typing on her keyboard again.
“Okay, listen up ladies and kneel before the amazing, wonderful and sexy as hell Garcia! I cross referenced Calleigh's position with all cars and cells from our suspects. And the car as well as the cell that are in Calleigh's exact position belong to Ryan Wolfe.”
Natalia gasped and felt like being sick. “Ryan?”
'He seems to have a destination he's heading for, try to find any property that might belong to him or his family that's located in the Glades. If we find out where he's going the police might be able to get there in time to back me up.'
“Alrighty. Gimme just a sec here. Ahhh. GOTCHA! Okay we got a location. I'm sending it to you and Emily as we speak.”
'Good. I need to concentrate on driving Garcia; the road gets worse every second. I'll call you back as soon as I can.'
'JJ?'
'Yes.'
'Be careful!'
'Always!'
Emily heard the other line go dead.
“Garcia, keep a close look on her position all the time. Do you hear me? We'll get help. I'll call you as soon as we're at the station.”
“Gotcha!”
Emily ended the call and silence fell around the women like a blanket. Natalia was the first who spoke while driving as fast as possible towards the lab.
“He's got Calleigh. If he kills her, I swear to God I'll make him pay.”
Emily didn't say anything to that. She thought nearly the same just not because of Calleigh, but because of JJ. If that son of a bitch hurt her he would wish he was never born.
“I'll call Horatio and inform him. He'll probably want to meet us at the lab.”
Miami, 0130, June 04, Miami DADE, the lab
When they arrived at the lab Horatio was already waiting for them.
“Miss Boa Vista. And you must be Agent Prentiss.”
“SSA Emily Prentiss. It's a pleasure to finally meet you Lieutenant Caine despite the circumstances.”
“The pleasure is all mine, Agent. But let's get inside and you two into some dry clothes. I fear it'll be jumpers we usually use for the suspects. I hope you like orange.”