The main characters are Charlie and Ian. Charlie is often depicted as a brilliant mathematician with a unique way of thinking. Ian, on the other hand, might be portrayed as his friend or colleague who supports and challenges him in different ways.
One great Charlie Ian Numb3rs fanfic could be 'The Adventures of Charlie and Ian'. It might explore their unique friendship and how they solve complex math problems together. Another could be 'Charlie's Discovery', which focuses on Charlie's new theories and Ian's role in helping him test them.
In some 'Numb3rs' Charlie Hurt fanfiction, the author might take a different turn and explore his family relationships more deeply. Maybe there's a story where Charlie has to deal with an old family secret that comes to light and how it affects his work and relationships with his colleagues.
It could be a disgruntled former student. Maybe this student failed Charlie's class and blames him for ruining their future. So, they kidnap Charlie as revenge.
One possible plot could be that Charlie is kidnapped by a group who wants to use his mathematical genius for their own illegal purposes, like cracking codes for a major heist. Another could be that a deranged fan kidnaps him because they believe Charlie has some sort of secret knowledge that can change the world. Maybe it's a rival mathematician who is jealous of Charlie's fame and kidnaps him to try and steal his research ideas.
The story could start with Charlie being taken suddenly, like when he's leaving the university. His brothers would be frantic. FBI would get involved quickly. They'd start looking at security camera footage around the area. If the kidnappers are smart, they'd cover their tracks well, but Charlie would leave clues, like scratching a math symbol on the floor of the vehicle he's in, which his brothers would eventually figure out.
In such a fanfiction, perhaps Charlie's brothers would use their skills to track him down. Donnie might use his technological know - how to analyze any digital trails left by the kidnappers. Meanwhile, Alan could provide moral support and also help by recalling any details about people who might have a grudge against Charlie.
One possible plot development could be that Charlie's shooting leads to a race against time to find the shooter. His family and friends, especially his brother Don, might use their skills to track down the assailant. They could start by looking into Charlie's recent cases or academic work that might have made him a target.
One possible scenario could be that Charlie gets hurt during an experiment gone wrong in his academic research. Maybe some equipment malfunctions and he suffers a minor injury like a cut or a burn. Another could be that he gets involved in a case with his brother and is accidentally caught in the crossfire while trying to help solve a crime, perhaps getting a bruised rib or a sprained ankle.