"Bobby." Crowly said shortly "David Rossi it's an honor to meet you, I've glanced at a few of your books surprisingly popular for someone who hasn't made a deal. And…" Crowly trailed off looking at Will

"None of your business." Bobby said before Will could answer "Tell us about the demons that kidnapped Reid and the kids."

"Why would I do that?"

Bobby grabbed Rossi's shotgun and fired two shots into Crowley's chest. Crowley jerked back and hit the back of the circle. Bobby was raising the gun for a third shot when Rossi grabbed the gun away.

"We don't want to hurt you, but we need to know who ordered Marion and John's kidnapping." Rossi said

"And why would I tell you anything?" Crowley said fingering the bullet holes in his suit.

"Because once Lucifer has them it's game over: Sam will say yes in a heartbeat to keep them safe and then Dean will say to Michael and the world ends in fire and blood." Will said

Crowley stopped fingering his suit "Fine." He said clearly annoyed at being bested by a human "It wasn't Lucifer, he doesn't care about Ariel or her brats he's certain Sam will say yes eventually. It also wasn't any one opposed to Lucifer they'd kill the kids to make sure they couldn't be used as leverage. I'd say it was a Lucifer loyalist but someone very low on the chain trying to win the boss's favor."

"That makes sense; get in good with the boss by handing him the one thing he needs to achieve ultimate power." Bobby said

"Can I go now?" Crowley demanded. "Or does someone want to make a deal?" Crowley added hopefully

"Give us a list of all the demons in DC, then you can go." Rossi said

"Are you kidding? This is Washington DC." Crowley snapped. "Here" Crowley dropped a long silver knife on the ground. "This will kill any demon or angel who comes after the kids."

Bobby signaled to Will who knelt down and scraped a small layer of paint off the King Solomon circle. Crowley disappeared and the three men turned to each other.

"I've got to go home but I think Marion and John will be fine. Word will have already reached Lucifer and he'll have dealt with any demons who were involved. That knife will kill anyone who tries to hurt the kids keep it close and give it to Marion when she's recovered. Bobby said.

The two men clearly weren't convinced by Crowley or the knife but Bobby started wheeling himself out so Rossi picked up the knife, Will cleaned up the altar and the three men left.


"Hello Reid, how are you doing?" Hotch asked from the doorway of Reid's hospital room.

"Fine, Nurse Norton just finished changing my bandages." Reid said from the bed

"I saw him walk by he said you've been recovering nicely and should have minimal scarring." Hotch taking the room's sole chair.

"Yeah, that's what the doctor said too, what's going on?" Reid asked sitting upright

"Spencer it's been twenty one days since the kidnapping."

"I'm aware of the time Hotch" Reid interrupted with an edge in his voice "What of it?"

"You were supposed to have left the hospital a week ago. I've spoken to Dr. Barton and we both agree it's time for you to leave. Rossi bought a house in a small suburb just outside of town and Marion, John, and Emily have already moved in. I'm going to take you there after you speak to Strauss and the three Agents assigned to the case."

"What I've told you everything about what happened, has the FBI learned anything?" Reid asked apprehensively

"No, no one beyond the team knows about Marion's connection to Dean Winchester or even that Bobby Singer was friends with John. That does leave the FBI with a lot of unanswered questions mainly why a group of six common criminal drug users decided to kidnap a Federal Agents kids then the Agent himself. "

"What about the story Marion and I told? Her mother ran into trouble and she had to run to protect her kids."

"The story's weak and people have already dug holes trying to find out who Ariel pissed off. I know Garcia has buried Ariel and Marion's past but it's only a matter of time before the truth comes out."


"Do you think Hotch will be able to persuade him to leave?" JJ asked pouring herself a cup of coffee

"He doesn't have a choice, according to the doctor Reid is well enough to leave and Strauss won't be put off any longer." Morgan said sitting at the break table

"Yeah but once Reid leaves he'll have to take care of Marion and John is he strong enough? I mean he said he failed them and then being tortured for two days that's not something you just get over." Garcia said standing the table

Morgan stood and put an arm around Garcia's shoulder's "Reid is stronger than he knows, even stronger then we think. He'll be alright and we will protect them."

The three of them fell silent and waited. Time seemed to stretch endlessly then Reid and Hotch entered from the side entrance. Hotch was pushing Reid in a wheelchair. Reid's legs were covered with a blanket, his torso and arms with a sweater and his neck and shoulders with a light shawl.

The three waited until the pair was in the break area before speaking. Garcia squeezed Reid's hand while Morgan and JJ settled for a greeting and a kind word.

"How'd it go?" Morgan asked

"Reid ended the interview early them off by weakness and fatigue claiming he barely remembered the kidnappings or his captivity. He denied any knowledge of who Ariel's enemies might be and said that Ariel was paranoid, and superstitious and had raised her daughter to be the same." Hotch said

"Strauss must have happy." Morgan said sarcastically.

"Ecstatic but with Reid's condition she could do little. I need to take Reid to the safe house now." Hotch said spying two plains clothed Agents waiting by the doors of the Bullpen.


The two Agents drove Reid and Hotch to the safe house. Hotch helped Reid out of the car and into the wheelchair, while the Agents unloaded Reid's bags. Hotch took the bags and dismissed the two men. Shouldering the bags Hotch pushed Reid up the temporary ramp built for Marion and into a three story Victorian. Reid sprang out of the wheelchair as soon as the front door closed and hurried through the entry way into the living room. There he found John and Emily waiting for him.

"John." Reid cried sweeping him off the floor into a tight hug "I've missed you so much.

John was dazed but then shouted "Papa" and grabbed Reid's shirt.

Reid held John close only loosening his grip upon hearing footsteps coming from the solarium. Marion entered and Reid almost dropped John in surprise.

"Marion?" Reid asked puzzled and surprised.

"Yeah." The girl in the nerd glasses, ankle length skirt, and ugly sweater replied drawing closer.

Reid handed John to Hotch and carefully pulled Marion in for a hug which she returned.

"How are you?" Reid asked pulling away

"Fine, glad to be out of the wheelchair." Marion sighed at Reid's raised eyebrow "I still have to be careful and not do much. Emily insists I sit most of the time or lie down. She actually set up a day bed in a solarium a room encased by glass and I spend a lot of time in there. John too, there's a small window of colored glass which casts a rainbow on the floor at certain times. John loves it and I've pointed out the colors enough that he's started to do it himself. And you?" Marion asked seeing Reid's shoulders sagging.

"I'm fine a bit tired." Reid said.

"Come on you should go upstairs and rest." Emily said taking his hand.

Hotch was the one who actually led him upstairs while Emily took the kids back to the sun room.

"So brown hair, your idea or Marion's?" Reid asked practically collapsing on the bed.

"Marion's I wanted to cut it but she refused so we dyed it and heavily curled it. She's starting school next week she's too restless to stay cooped up." Emily said

"Is it safe?" Reid asked Hotch

"Yes, the school is heavily favorited by diplomats and foreign dignitaries and business men so high security and through background checks on all staff and anyone who has access to the buildings and grounds, same with this community." Hotch said.

"Who's paying for the school?"

"Rossi he said it's the least he could do when pressed." Emily said

"Yeah."

Reid hunched over and his face went slightly pale. Hotch and Emily quickly left and told him to rest.


The next two weeks passed quickly, Reid and Marion both spent the time recovering. Fearing the publicity more than the expense the FBI who had wanted to put the family into witness protection agreed to pay Emily and another Agent full pay for round the clock protection. The Agent was Agent Thelt who lived in a set of three rooms above the converted stables. Reid spent part of his time tutoring Marion who was entering a school with a stricter and higher level curriculum then public schools. There had been no demon activity but conditions throughout the country were worsening; extreme weather, random acts of violence and even towns over taken by strange inexpiable behavior.

"Well Marion are you ready?" Rossi said waiting in the entry way

"Yes." Marion said her brown hair in a ponytail , wearing the school uniform of a knee length skirt, button down shirt, and jacket.

Marion grabbed her bag and hat and after saying goodbye to Reid and John left the house. On the way to school Rossi pointed to the glove box and Marion pulled out Crowley's silver knife.

"I know you're not fully recovered but I thought this could help make you feel more comfortable. It's capable of killing anything supernatural even Angels."

Marion turned to him with a look of amazement and gratitude to speak.

"Thank you." She managed at last concealing the knife in the bag.

"Don't lose it, I have no idea where to find a second one."

Marion nodded her head and turned her head to watch the houses fly by.

"I wanted to drive you to school to tell you I've got your back as does Will. We've identified some demons and are keeping a close eye on supernatural activity in Washington. Bobby called and said he and your Mom and Uncles have a plan to Cage Lucifer. He always says to tell you that they send their love and to take care of yourself and John."

Marion nodded, trying to avoid breaking down in tears. By the time they got to the school her face was composed but she gripped her bag tight as she exited the car.

Rossi returned to the house to find Reid waiting in the study. He entered and saw papers and books strewn about the room in organized chaos. Reid was pacing in front of the window then turned to face Rossi.

"I've found a hunt are you in?"

A/N Please Review or just Follow/ Favorite. Things are a bit quiet for now but the knife is in play and soon Marion will learn about Jo and Ellen.