It could be that Garcia was accidentally shot in a crossfire while the team was on a case. The story could then focus on how each member of the team blames themselves for not protecting her better. Garcia, on the other hand, would be trying to stay positive and help the investigation from her hospital bed, using her computer skills to dig up information on the shooters, even while she's in pain.
One possible plotline could be that the team goes into a full - blown investigation to find out who shot Garcia. They might suspect it's a criminal they previously put away seeking revenge. Her friends on the team would be devastated and work tirelessly to get justice for her. Meanwhile, Garcia could be in a coma, and the team would be at her bedside, reminiscing about their times together and how much she means to them.
Maybe the shooting was a part of a larger conspiracy against the BAU. Garcia was targeted because she has access to all the team's data. The shooter could be an insider from another agency who wants to disrupt the BAU's work. As Garcia recovers, she starts to remember little details about the shooting that help the team piece together the mystery and take down the real culprits behind the conspiracy.
In many Reid - gets - shot fanfictions, it often focuses on the team's reaction. His friends, like Morgan and Garcia, would be extremely worried. They might rush him to the hospital while trying to keep their emotions in check. The angst and worry would be palpable as they wait for news on his condition.
Well, perhaps the shooting of JJ could be part of a larger conspiracy against the BAU. The team starts to uncover clues that lead them to believe JJ was targeted not just randomly but as a way to get to the whole team. As JJ recovers, she may have some post - trauma that affects her ability to return to work immediately.
One possible plot development could be the team's reaction. They would be in shock and immediately spring into action to find the shooter. Garcia might be the most affected, as she and Morgan are close. Another development could be Morgan's struggle with his injury. He could have flashbacks of past cases or his own traumas while he's in the hospital recovering. And finally, the hunt for the person who shot him could lead to a new and dangerous unsub discovery.
Another option could be a new character introduced just for the fanfiction. Maybe someone she meets outside of work, like at a coffee shop or a book club. This would open up a different kind of storyline, as she would be navigating a relationship with someone who isn't part of the BAU world.
Perhaps it's an insider within the law enforcement or criminal justice system who has a vendetta against the BAU. Maybe they disagreed with the way Derek and his team operate and decided to take matters into their own hands. It could be someone who feels that the BAU has too much power and is trying to send a message.
One possible direction for the fanfic could be a sort of 'what - if' scenario. For example, what if Reid's injury had long - term consequences? It could change his role in the BAU, his relationships, and even his approach to solving cases.
Rossi would be using his years of experience to analyze the situation. He might be the one to offer the most practical advice on how to approach the investigation. And Penelope herself, even while injured, would be trying to keep the team's spirits up, cracking jokes through her pain, which would make the others both laugh and worry more about her at the same time.
One great fanfiction could be where Morgan and Garcia go on an undercover mission together. They have to pretend to be a couple, which leads to some really cute and comical moments as they struggle to keep their professional relationship intact while playing the part. It might also explore the underlying feelings they've always had for each other.
One possible plotline could be that they are undercover on a case together and have to pretend to be a couple. During this time, the line between pretense and real feelings blurs, leading to a kiss. Another could be that after a particularly harrowing case, they find comfort in each other and share a kiss. Or perhaps there's a time - jump in the fanfiction and they've developed feelings over time away from the BAU and when they reunite, they kiss.
One possible storyline could be Derek's struggle to recover both physically and mentally after being shot. His team members might be deeply affected and rally around him, with each dealing with the trauma in their own ways. For example, Reid could struggle with guilt for not being able to prevent it, while Garcia would be constantly by Derek's side, using her tech skills to help find the shooter.