The Soldier and the Agent

New team member?

Mel

"Ahh!" I wake up screaming. Sweat covers my forehead and my body is shaking. This has been going on since I got back last week. These awful dreams about what happened during my times over seas. I'll have to have this checked out soon. But first a shower. Once in clean I get into some sweat pants and my Air Force t-shirt. My favorite show Chopped is on when I get a phone call.

"Hello?"

"Hey, Melody. It's Aaron. The team and I are about to head out on a case and Strauss just fired our pilot for being drunk and flying on our last case. Can you fill in?"

"On one condition."

"Anything."

"I can come in wearing what I have on."

"As long as it's appropriate and doesn't show too much... well you know."

"Awesome. I'll see you guys soon." We hang up and I pull on my colorful owl slippers and head out to my car. Once I enter the BAU building people give me all kinds of dirty looks. I hear people whispering about my outfit. One of them has the courage to come up to me. "You know. That is not appropriate work attire." This bleach blond says. I just continue walking. "You know your husband wouldn't like you disrespecting him like that." I turn and face her. "Excuse me?" She rolls her eyes. "Your Air Force shirt. I bet your husband wouldn't want you being rude to people while wearing his shirt." She smiles snarkily. My eyes burn with rage. I pull out my ID. "I am Lieutenant Colonel Melody Hunt. This is my shirt. I'm not married. Keep out of my business and stop making assumptions." I say letting my command voice out. She looks scared. I turn and keep walking. Once I get to the BAU bull pin the team is laughing really hard. "What's so funny?" I ask walking up next to Spencer as he puts his arm around my shoulders. I put my arms around his waist. "The way that you just told of Strauss's daughter. No one does that." Derek says howling with laughter. As if on cue an angry Strauss and smirking daughter come into the bull pin. "Alright Melissa. Who was it?" Strauss asks staring us down. I feel that familiar pain spread through my chest. It's bearable though. "It was her!" Melissa says glaring daggers at me. "Melody Hunt. The Air Force vet." Strauss says in a mean tone. "What brings you here?" She snaps at me. "She is here to replace the pilot you fired." Hotch says coming to my rescue. Rescue. The rescue mission. The little family. We couldn't save their town from being bombed. The pain gets worse and I start shaking. No one notices except for Spencer. His arms tighten around me as Strauss stares me down. I glare at her. "Very well. Oh and by the way. It's Melissa's first day. On this team. She is the replacement to Agent Prentiss." She says leaving us with her daughter. "Excuse me a moment." I say getting out of Spencer's arms. I go into the bathroom and lock the door. The pain is unbearable. I'm skating really bad. My vision is swirling as images of the town floods my mind. I shakily splash water on my face and calm down. It's not your fault. You didn't get the message quick enough. It's okay. It's over now. I chant in my head. The pain goes away and I feel steady. I wipe of the water and rejoin the team. "You guys ready to fly?" I ask smiling. "Yeah, let's go!" Penelope says. "You comin with?" I ask. "I am indeed Lieutenant." She salutes smiling and links arms with me. We walk to the airstrip laughing and joking. I board the plane first and pull it out if the hanger. Penelope is the first one on since she came out with me. The rest of the team soon files on. I close the door and come on the intercom. "Attention Agents. We will be taking off in five minutes." I click it off and phone the tower. "FBI 7 to Command 2. Are we clear for take off?" It takes a second. "Command 2 to FBI 7. You are clear for take off." I go on the intercom. "Alright guys. We are clear for take off." I click off and take off down the runway. Once in the air I click the intercom. "We are safely in the air. You are now free to move around the cabin." I click off and hear movement. Then Melissa comes into the cockpit. "You know. You aren't allowed in here." I tell her sternly. "I don't care. Erin is my mother. I can do whatever I want." She says in a matter of fact tone. "Actually Miss..." I say pausing. "Williams. I've been married four years." She says. Lucky man. I think sarcastically. "Well, Mrs. Williams. It is a distraction to the pilot. And don't you all usually go over the case again on the plane?" I ask her annoyed. She looks shocked. "Like I said. I can do whatever I want." She smirks. "Let's see about that." I pause and go on the intercom. "Aaron Hotchner you are needed in the cockpit." He comes in. "You needed me?" He asks. "Yes, I do. Correct my if I'm wrong but don't you go over the case a second time once you are on the plane?" I ask. "You are correct." He replies. "And don't you need all your agents for that?" I ask looking at him then back at the sky. "Yes. All are required to be there." He says catching on. "Agent Williams. She is right. Come on and don't let this happen again." He says to her sternly. They both leave. Finally! I think to myself. This is gonna be a long flight. The case is in Louisiana. So, we've got at least four and a half more hours. After awhile there is movement in the back. They must've finished going over the case. I would kill for a cup of coffee right now. Spencer must know me really well because right then he comes in with two cups of coffee. "You are amazing. I was just thinking about how much I wanted coffee." I say smiling. He sits down and hands me my cup. "I know my girlfriend well." He says smiling and drinking his coffee. His nose scrunches up. "I believe this one is yours." He hands it to me and I take a big gulp. Mmm. So good. "Yup, it is." I say smiling. I put the cup in the cup holder. "After you kicked Williams out she sat down and stayed silent. She only talked when asked a question." He says filling me in. "Oh, I would've loved to see that." I laugh. "So, how much longer until we get there?" Spencer asks finishing his coffee. "Hmm. Probably about four hours." I reply. "I thought we weren't allowed in the cockpit." I hear Williams say when she comes in. "Let me rephrase that. New BAU agents are not allowed in here. How's that?" I reply finishing my coffee. She stomps her foot like a five year old and goes back to her seat. Spencer and I bust out laughing. We talk for a little longer and when night falls I turn on the planes external lights. Hotch comes to get Spencer to talk about hotel accommodations. I'm left alone in my cave. A few minutes later I hear a nock on the door. "Who is it?" I call. "The magical wizard that is Penelope Garcia." Penny says in a funny voice. "Enter the cave of wonders." I reply. She comes in and sits down. "Okay, so we are staying at the Mains Hotel near the police station and the room situations are: Me and Derek, Hotch and Rossi, You and Spencer and JJ agreed to room with Melissa. Although rather reluctantly." She says. "Best if luck JJ." I mutter. "Tell me about it. Anyways, I figured since we are the only two awake we could get to know each other." Penny says looking at me. "Okay, My name is Melody Lauren Hunt. I'm 30 years old. My birthday is March 30th. This is my natural hair color, and eyes. I've been with the Air Force since I was 18. I was promoted Lieutenant Colonel a month before I met you guys. I'm 5'8". My favorite color is yellow and I love love LOVE Thai food. Your turn." I say smiling. After awhile we know everything about each other. "Oh, also since I've been back I have been having really bad nightmares and I might have PTSD." I admit. A tear rolling down my cheek. "Oh sugar. Please don't cry." She says wiping my tear. "How about this. Right when we get back we will have you tested." I nod "thanks Penny. You really are a great friend." She side hugs me and we fall into easy conversation until we reach Louisiana. "Well, we're here. Can you check to see if everyone is still asleep?" I ask. She peaks in the back. "They're all out cold." She replies sitting back down. We talk for a bit more until we are near the landing strip. "FBI 7 to Command 34. Requesting permission to land." It takes a minute. "Command 34 to FBI 7. Permission granted." I do my mental happy dance and land the plane. They already turned on the run way lights. "Command 34 to FBI 7 Welcome to Louisiana." I smile. "Well, lets park this puppy." I say pulling it into the hanger. "I have to wrap things up here can you get everyone up?" She nods and goes to the back. I hear shuffling of feet as the team gets off the plane. I get off last and go over to them. We split off into our cars and go to the hotel. Once there we check in and go to the rooms. I put my bag down and change into my pjs which consist of running shorts and a tank top. I have a nicely toned body. Spencer's just never seen it. He comes out of the bathroom and his jaw almost hits the floor. he comes up to me and wraps his arms around my waist. "So beautiful." He whispers into my ear. We climb in the bed and snuggle up. Pretty soon we're both out cold