Here it is, the very first chapter of my very first fanfic! Hope you enjoy it!

Norman Jayden, of the FBI, was slumped on the floor of his bathroom, wondering where the fuck his life was going, a small vial clutched in his twitching hand.

Ethan Mars and Madison Paige, along with a safe and healthy Shaun Mars were happily engaged and carving a new life for themselves.

The Origami Killer himself, Scott Shelby, was buried under the earth, never to kill again.

And in the midst of all this, a new terror is stirring….

It has been one month since the horrific events of the Origami Killer came to an end.

FBI HQ, Boston

Norman Jayden strolled through the hallway, deep in thought. His face portrayed nothing of the thoughts twirling around in his head. His shaking hands were concealed in his pockets. It was the day that had come too soon. Way too soon. "Probably about 10 years too soon." Jayden thought to himself ruefully as he stood in front of Captain Keith's office door. He raised a hand, hesitated, then rapped on the door. He hoped he wouldn't regret what he was about to do.

"Come in!" came Keith's muffled voice from the other side of the door. Norman turned the handle, entered the room and closed the door softly. "Ah, Norman!" Captain Keith exclaimed, "I was just about to call you in myself, what brings you here?" Norman swallowed and crossed the room. He pulled out his FBI badge, remembering the pride he felt when he had first received it, a reminder of the many years of intense training- his gun, a faithful friend which had saved his life on more than one occasion, and finally- his ARI glasses, his most loved- and most deadly possession. These he carefully placed on the desk.

"Sir, I'm here to resign".

Ethan Mars stirred as sunlight streamed through his window. Birds sang loudly in the trees. He glanced to his right and smiled as he was greeted by a beautiful sight: Madison Paige, curled up next to him, her face flushed with sleep. He gently stroked her cheek with his finger and lightly kissed her on the forehead, marveling at her beauty. He then stretched and got out of bed, glad for the rare amount of rest he had managed to get. He pulled on a top and jeans which had been thrown carelessly to the floor the previous night (after encountering and very skimpily clad Madison lounging on the bed). He glanced around the room and groaned at the tower of cardboard boxes still waiting to be unpacked. Immediately deciding that they could wait another few weeks he left the room.

Ethan entered the hallway and peeked into his son's room next door, smiling when he saw his precious son sleeping so peacefully, his teddy tucked tightly into the crook of his arm. He had been afraid the events of the Origami Killer would have bought on nightmares and such. So far, Shaun seemed fine and was settling into his new life- he was even attending school again. Ethan ran his thumb over the stump of his pinky finger, remembering. He slowly closed the door then made his way down the stairs and into the kitchen, wondering what he could rustle up for breakfast.

"Will you be returning in the future?" Captain Keith had asked, a look of concern on his lined face.

Jayden had shrugged "I'm not sure sir" he replied honestly.

"Well, you know you are always welcome here Norman. Never before have I had such a dedicated and loyal worker."

Jayden bowed his head, "Thank you, Captain, it means a lot to me." He then turned and walked out of the office and away from his career.

Jayden kept replaying the scene in his head while he walked to his car, wondering if he had made the right decision. For a long time now, he had become dependant on the ARI and, as a result, to Triptocaine also. He disliked the side effects of both and felt that his body couldn't take too much more. He needed a break from everything. Jayden was a work-a-holic and was not afraid to admit it. Except, for him, working too much using the ARI could prove to be deadly. He sighed and turned his pale face to the sun. The rain had finally passed- to Jayden it felt like the start of a new life- away from ARI and Tripto (the latter being flushed down the toilet yesterday).

He smiled as he watched two children gallop past, remembering Shaun Mars and his successful rescue. "Who knows?" Jayden thought, "maybe my new life might involve children of my own, someday"

After all, he wasn't getting any younger.

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