#cmxdc2024

[criminalmindsxdc]

Prompts for 2024! Image description below the cut~

Day 1 - Monday, January 29th

Mistaken Identity || Unexpected Allies || Arkham Breakout

“Wheels up.”

Day 2 - Tuesday, January 30st

Time/Dimension travel || Secret Relationship* || DCU and BAU Agent Hacker BFFs

“Catch me.”

Day 3 - Wednesday, January 31st

DCU!Agent || Faked Death || Better Call Constantine

“Give a man a mask and he will show his true face.”

Day 4 - Thursday, February 1st

Meta!BAU Agent || Lazarus Pits || Profiling a Rogue/Bat

“What kind of nickname is _______?”

Day 5- Friday, February 2nd

Soulmate AU || Kryptonian!BAU Agent || Undercover Justice League

“I’m sure it’s fine!”

Day 6 - Saturday, February 3rd

Escape Room || Batskills Save the Day || Double Cross(over)**

“Let’s play a game.”

Day 7 - Sunday, February 4th

Gasses and Toxins || Backstory Reveal || Kidnapping

“Monsters do live inside people. We deal with them every day.”

*This can be romantic, platonic, or familial! The world is your oyster, be free!

**This can be taken as a literal Double Cross = Betrayal prompt, or as an excuse to throw in a third universe!

[oliocelottafanfics]

Managed to get this one out for Day 2 of @criminalmindsxdc ! There are already multiple other pieces in the event collection, so go check it out!!

Summary:

Spencer Reid has a brother. It’s not technically a secret. If they asked, he would tell them. It’s not his fault they’ve never bothered.

Barry Allen has a brother. Everyone in Central knows it, and so it comes as no surprise that when the particle accelerator explodes, Barry isn’t technically alone.

Or, Spencer and Barry are twins. While most people are aware of this, it somehow hasn’t come up around the BAU team. When Barry is struck by lightning, Spencer’s not-so-secret life unravels before their very eyes.

[czytling]

CMxDC Day 1 @criminalmindsxdc

Better Call Constantine || Supernatural Unsub || Magic User!BAU Agent || "Wheels up!"

Also Day 5: Identity reveal

Inspired by "The Black Queens C.D" by Misfit_Writer (cmxdc2024, on ao3)

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Authors note: I am trying out a new style called describing sound only. let's where this gets me.

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Moore's law

Information science: law that states that number of transistors in a closed circle double every two years.

Business slang: law implying that the amount of available information double every two years

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"Everyone, shut up! Robin to the left. Birds, brief on your own for now. Everyone else, Oracle is busy tonight, no questions, see you tomorrow. Emergency only."

Beep. Beep. Beep. Beeeiiip. Beeeiiip. "Copy." "Yes." "Camera clear." Bip.bip.bip. Status critical. Beep. Beeeiiip. "Just a moment!" "No, Nightwing!" "Robin to the left." "Birds of Prey reporting for mission in keystone city." "Left Robin, that is not left!" "Huntress, not now." Critical. "O, copy data?" Critical. Bip. 'O, have you' 'O, can you check' Bip. Beep. [Transmission blocked: too many people on the line] Beeiiip. Crit...

Critical. Critical.

[Quick typing] [Quicker typing]

Overload stopped.

Beep. Beep. Beeiiip. Beeiip. Bip. Beep. Bip.bip.

[Typing]

Beeiiip. Bip. Bip. Beeiiip.

[Typing]

[Momentary silence]

Bippibip. Bippibip. Bibip. Bibip.

"Uhhhh this is too much! Damiit!"

New case: information analysis: preliminary: serial killer: location: New York, Minneapolis, Jump City, Kansas, New Orleans, Seattle: priority: urgent.

[Frustrated exhale. Sound of a head hitting something hard]

"Not another one!"

Details: conflicting. Resolution: unclear motive. Free operatives: none.

[Defeated sigh]

"I guess this calls for extra help"

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Quantico, BAU headquarters, Penelope Garcia's room

"What! No, no, no, no, no. Got you. Wait, no. Nearly. Shit! Ok, just a bit. And there! They are out!"

[Sound of popup window appearing]

"Fuck!"

Greetings Black Queen. Congratulations for your job at BAU, FBI. Here is some information that may interest you. The link is safe. Oracle.

"Hooolyy..."

"Hotch, come here for a minute, please!"

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Quantico, BAU headquarters, common space

"As previously mentioned, due to lack of current cases at the moment, we are taking the case based on material sent us by Oracle. They are an information broker, and all of information has been confirmed by Garcia to be valid. New victims appear all over the country, so for now familiarise yourself with those packets and be ready for wheels up immediately when we get notice of a new victim."

"Ough, this is gruesome. Uuuh. Hotch, any confirmation on the cause of death?"

"The victims all had 3rd degree burns or higher. Method of burning is unclear and does not fit any of the most common types, at least according to coroners."

[Lenghty silence. Papers shuffling.]

"This is illogical. The dates on those files must be mistaken. There is no possibility an unsub travelled across the country this fast. Not accounting for the maximum speed of an airplane."

"Pen?"

"Confirming... no, indeed. The travel plans do not fit any recorded flight plans and the unsub moves too fast between cities to travel by any other transportation system."

"..."

"So multiple unsubs with common modus operandi then? I guess this would mean... but there is no visible variation in method...

[Converation continues, typing]

"This doesn't make any sense. Guys. Guys! Even accounting for two unsubs, there is no way they travelled between those locations in those timings. There are no planes, commercial or private, who did those or similar routes at that time."

"So three unsubs? That's ... unusual"

"Shit. New body dropped."

"Wheels up in 10."

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Buffalo Springs

"He was just there, how is he not here at all. We were blocking all exits, there is no way he disappeared into thin air."

"...I'd hate to be the one to suggest that, but maybe they are travelling by some sort of magical device?"

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This is the phone number for Justice League of America. Please be aware that your talk is being recorded.

To inform about imminent or ongoing large scale international or intergalactic attack, press 1.

To inform about other incident that is currently life-threatening, press 2.

To inform about non life-threatening incidents, press 3.

For claims and complaints against JLA, press 4.

For media comments, press 5.

For JL applications and nominations, press 6.

For League members and adjacent who forgot their credentials and how to call an interleague number, why are we even working with you? Press 7

For other matters press 8.

[Key clicks]

Beep. If you are a league member reporting an incident, press 1.

If you are a federal agency member, press 2.

[Key clicks]

If the matter requires immediate attention to be contained, press 1.

If the matter is contained by proves too dangerous for you to continue, press 2.

If the matter requires specialised skills, press 3.

[Key clicks]

If magic skills are needed, press 1.

[Key clicks]

Describe your issue.

"We obtained Intel on interstate serial killer. He has been escalating and is liable to kill again within next 10 hours maximum. He is travelling between locations at speed suggesting use of magic. We request a consult with magic user."

Your issue is too complex. Please wait for a consultant on the line.

The next free consultant is the Oracle.

Beep.

Oracle on the line. How may I help you.

"Oracle? As in the information broker? Since when are you part of JLA?!"

Since nearly the beginning. I am brokering information on behalf of justice league. Is this call related to the cases I sent you?

"Yes, actually, we connected many of those cases. It's a single unsub, using fire to kill his victims, expected male, late 20s to early 30s, white, attractive. He moves between locations too fast to be possible for a non-magical user. And he is liable to kill again within next 10 hours. We need a magical user to contain magic causing him to travel so he can be apprehended."

Understood. [Pause] A magic user will be with you shortly.

Beep. [Distant, sound similar to hearing somebody else's call in the background through a phone call] Calling John Constantine. Calling John Constantine. Beep. [Sharp intake of breath. Muttered "I'm too tired for this. Further sound muted]

John Constantine will be with you shortly. Have a pleasant day.

Beep. Beep. [Disconnect sound].

"Well, I guess that is that."

[criminalmindsxdc]

The FAQ for 2024~ Check the dates!

Full text below the cut!

What is Criminal Minds x DC Week?

CMxDC Week is a week-long fandom event combining the two properties of Criminal Minds and DC Comics - from the Justice League to the BatFam and everything in between!

How do I participate?

A list of prompts will be provided, as chosen by a small group of writers and artists in the Birdwatchers Discord server! There are a total of four prompts (three traditional and one quote) for each of the seven days to mix and match as you please. You may post them whenever you like during the duration of the event. If you post on Archive of our Own (AO3), please add your work to the collection, CMxDC 2024. If you crosspost on Tumblr, make sure to tag #cmxdc2024 and @ this blog so we can be notified and reblog you!

Does it have to be fanfic?

Nope! Art, moodboards, podfics - if you create it, we want to see it!

When does the event run?

The event will begin Monday January 29, 2024 and end Sunday February 4, 2024.

Can I combine prompts?

Please do! In fact, if you think you won’t be able to do all the days, feel free to combine them too.

Can I combine these prompts with other events?

Sure! I’m sure there are other events out there, so go wild.

Can I include NSFW/Dark content?

Sure can! Given the source material, NSFW and dark content are to be expected at times. However, for safety and courtesy reasons, we do ask that you refrain from submitting sexual content involving minors. With everything else, please be considerate and appropriately rate and tag your works. If you attempt to submit something that falls under this subject or is not properly tagged, we will remove it from the collection and will not reblog.

Do you have any special tags associated with this event?

Yes:

#cmxdc2024 - anything regarding the event

#cmxdc faq - answering questions about the event (including asks)

#cmxdc submission - submissions posted for the event

What if I have more questions?

Please send us an ask on Tumblr and we'll get back to you when we can!

[criminalmindsxdc]

We are ONE WEEK away from the start of Criminal Minds x DC Week 2024! We have our Ao3 collection up and running, so as you start posting come next Monday, please submit to the collection so we can get you added in.

We can't wait to see what everyone creates this year! ❤️❤️

[criminalmindsxdc]

Mark your calendars… We’re making our 2024 comeback!

The FAQ will be updated with the new tags as well as the official dates and a prompt list will be revealed imminently, so follow along and spread the word. Let’s see how many we can get this round!

[criminalmindsxdc]

Thanks so much for setting this up, Oli! Does the prompt fill have to be a new work, or can it be a later chapter of an existing work?

(I’m eyeing the fic I started for last year’s xover week and never finished)

Great question! The fill can absolutely be connected to an existing work! Whether it be a new chapter or a new installment on a series, or even art of a piece that already exists that you feel fits the prompt. Go for it!

[criminalmindsxdc]

We're almost there!! The event is at the end of the month, so keep spreading the word!

The FAQ for 2024~ Check the dates!

Full text below the cut!

What is Criminal Minds x DC Week?

CMxDC Week is a week-long fandom event combining the two properties of Criminal Minds and DC Comics - from the Justice League to the BatFam and everything in between!

How do I participate?

A list of prompts will be provided, as chosen by a small group of writers and artists in the Birdwatchers Discord server! There are a total of four prompts (three traditional and one quote) for each of the seven days to mix and match as you please. You may post them whenever you like during the duration of the event. If you post on Archive of our Own (AO3), please add your work to the collection, CMxDC 2024. If you crosspost on Tumblr, make sure to tag #cmxdc2024 and @ this blog so we can be notified and reblog you!

Does it have to be fanfic?

Nope! Art, moodboards, podfics - if you create it, we want to see it!

When does the event run?

The event will begin Monday January 29, 2024 and end Sunday February 4, 2024.

Can I combine prompts?

Please do! In fact, if you think you won’t be able to do all the days, feel free to combine them too.

Can I combine these prompts with other events?

Sure! I’m sure there are other events out there, so go wild.

Can I include NSFW/Dark content?

Sure can! Given the source material, NSFW and dark content are to be expected at times. However, for safety and courtesy reasons, we do ask that you refrain from submitting sexual content involving minors. With everything else, please be considerate and appropriately rate and tag your works. If you attempt to submit something that falls under this subject or is not properly tagged, we will remove it from the collection and will not reblog.

Do you have any special tags associated with this event?

Yes:

#cmxdc2024 - anything regarding the event

#cmxdc faq - answering questions about the event (including asks)

#cmxdc submission - submissions posted for the event

What if I have more questions?

Please send us an ask on Tumblr and we'll get back to you when we can!

[criminalmindsxdc]

Three days to go!! We can’t wait to see all the fun stuff you create~

Don’t forget to tag us here on Tumblr when you share your links so we can reblog them too!

Prompts for 2024! Image description below the cut~

Day 1 - Monday, January 29th

Mistaken Identity || Unexpected Allies || Arkham Breakout

“Wheels up.”

Day 2 - Tuesday, January 30st

Time/Dimension travel || Secret Relationship* || DCU and BAU Agent Hacker BFFs

“Catch me.”

Day 3 - Wednesday, January 31st

DCU!Agent || Faked Death || Better Call Constantine

“Give a man a mask and he will show his true face.”

Day 4 - Thursday, February 1st

Meta!BAU Agent || Lazarus Pits || Profiling a Rogue/Bat

“What kind of nickname is _______?”

Day 5- Friday, February 2nd

Soulmate AU || Kryptonian!BAU Agent || Undercover Justice League

“I’m sure it’s fine!”

Day 6 - Saturday, February 3rd

Escape Room || Batskills Save the Day || Double Cross(over)**

“Let’s play a game.”

Day 7 - Sunday, February 4th

Gasses and Toxins || Backstory Reveal || Kidnapping

“Monsters do live inside people. We deal with them every day.”

*This can be romantic, platonic, or familial! The world is your oyster, be free!

**This can be taken as a literal Double Cross = Betrayal prompt, or as an excuse to throw in a third universe!

[criminalmindsxdc]

We're almost there!! The event is at the end of the month, so keep spreading the word!

Prompts for 2024! Image description below the cut~

Day 1 - Monday, January 29th

Mistaken Identity || Unexpected Allies || Arkham Breakout

“Wheels up.”

Day 2 - Tuesday, January 30st

Time/Dimension travel || Secret Relationship* || DCU and BAU Agent Hacker BFFs

“Catch me.”

Day 3 - Wednesday, January 31st

DCU!Agent || Faked Death || Better Call Constantine

“Give a man a mask and he will show his true face.”

Day 4 - Thursday, February 1st

Meta!BAU Agent || Lazarus Pits || Profiling a Rogue/Bat

“What kind of nickname is _______?”

Day 5- Friday, February 2nd

Soulmate AU || Kryptonian!BAU Agent || Undercover Justice League

“I’m sure it’s fine!”

Day 6 - Saturday, February 3rd

Escape Room || Batskills Save the Day || Double Cross(over)**

“Let’s play a game.”

Day 7 - Sunday, February 4th

Gasses and Toxins || Backstory Reveal || Kidnapping

“Monsters do live inside people. We deal with them every day.”

*This can be romantic, platonic, or familial! The world is your oyster, be free!

**This can be taken as a literal Double Cross = Betrayal prompt, or as an excuse to throw in a third universe!

[oliocelottafanfics]

We're almost there!! The event is at the end of the month, so keep spreading the word!

Prompts for 2024! Image description below the cut~

Day 1 - Monday, January 29th

Mistaken Identity || Unexpected Allies || Arkham Breakout

“Wheels up.”

Day 2 - Tuesday, January 30st

Time/Dimension travel || Secret Relationship* || DCU and BAU Agent Hacker BFFs

“Catch me.”

Day 3 - Wednesday, January 31st

DCU!Agent || Faked Death || Better Call Constantine

“Give a man a mask and he will show his true face.”

Day 4 - Thursday, February 1st

Meta!BAU Agent || Lazarus Pits || Profiling a Rogue/Bat

“What kind of nickname is _______?”

Day 5- Friday, February 2nd

Soulmate AU || Kryptonian!BAU Agent || Undercover Justice League

“I’m sure it’s fine!”

Day 6 - Saturday, February 3rd

Escape Room || Batskills Save the Day || Double Cross(over)**

“Let’s play a game.”

Day 7 - Sunday, February 4th

Gasses and Toxins || Backstory Reveal || Kidnapping

“Monsters do live inside people. We deal with them every day.”

*This can be romantic, platonic, or familial! The world is your oyster, be free!

**This can be taken as a literal Double Cross = Betrayal prompt, or as an excuse to throw in a third universe!

[mcjones71113]

Now I have a tumbles I might as well share this -hope we get lots more great works this year. 2023 was a blast to do and read all the cool things thought up.

Prompts for 2024! Image description below the cut~

Day 1 - Monday, January 29th

Mistaken Identity || Unexpected Allies || Arkham Breakout

“Wheels up.”

Day 2 - Tuesday, January 30st

Time/Dimension travel || Secret Relationship* || DCU and BAU Agent Hacker BFFs

“Catch me.”

Day 3 - Wednesday, January 31st

DCU!Agent || Faked Death || Better Call Constantine

“Give a man a mask and he will show his true face.”

Day 4 - Thursday, February 1st

Meta!BAU Agent || Lazarus Pits || Profiling a Rogue/Bat

“What kind of nickname is _______?”

Day 5- Friday, February 2nd

Soulmate AU || Kryptonian!BAU Agent || Undercover Justice League

“I’m sure it’s fine!”

Day 6 - Saturday, February 3rd

Escape Room || Batskills Save the Day || Double Cross(over)**

“Let’s play a game.”

Day 7 - Sunday, February 4th

Gasses and Toxins || Backstory Reveal || Kidnapping

“Monsters do live inside people. We deal with them every day.”

*This can be romantic, platonic, or familial! The world is your oyster, be free!

**This can be taken as a literal Double Cross = Betrayal prompt, or as an excuse to throw in a third universe!

[criminalmindsxdc]

TOMORROW!! Just one more day before the week kicks off!

Our collection is up on Ao3, and if you share here on Tumblr too don’t forget to tag us! We can’t wait!!

Prompts for 2024! Image description below the cut~

Day 1 - Monday, January 29th

Mistaken Identity || Unexpected Allies || Arkham Breakout

“Wheels up.”

Day 2 - Tuesday, January 30st

Time/Dimension travel || Secret Relationship* || DCU and BAU Agent Hacker BFFs

“Catch me.”

Day 3 - Wednesday, January 31st

DCU!Agent || Faked Death || Better Call Constantine

“Give a man a mask and he will show his true face.”

Day 4 - Thursday, February 1st

Meta!BAU Agent || Lazarus Pits || Profiling a Rogue/Bat

“What kind of nickname is _______?”

Day 5- Friday, February 2nd

Soulmate AU || Kryptonian!BAU Agent || Undercover Justice League

“I’m sure it’s fine!”

Day 6 - Saturday, February 3rd

Escape Room || Batskills Save the Day || Double Cross(over)**

“Let’s play a game.”

Day 7 - Sunday, February 4th

Gasses and Toxins || Backstory Reveal || Kidnapping

“Monsters do live inside people. We deal with them every day.”

*This can be romantic, platonic, or familial! The world is your oyster, be free!

**This can be taken as a literal Double Cross = Betrayal prompt, or as an excuse to throw in a third universe!