NCIS Fan Fiction Part 10~ "You BURNED my HOUSE down?!?!"

Okay here is part 10. It is still Ziva's point of view. Jibbs.

It was after the funeral, we were all waiting in our temporary office for Jenny to arrive. We were all sitting in either chairs or on tables. Well almost everyone. Casey was pacing around the room and jumping a little too. I really wasn't sure why either. Thankfully I didn't have much time to dwell upon it because just then Jenny walked in and said "We'll it's official. I'm Director of NCIS again. Sure they were a little confused since they all thought I was dead, but they needed a Director so badly they didn't object me being Director again too badly."

"For some reason I don't believe that is all you wanted to tell us." Gibbs said.

"It's not. I'm getting to THAT part." She said "So I would like you to shut up now Jethro" she walked over and placed her hand over his mouth.

"Oh come on" he started to say.

"Shhhh" she said and walked over and placed her finger on his mouth again.

"Now when I start, I don't want to be interrupted. Casey you might want to assist me."

She leaped up from where she was sitting, for she had taken a seat when Jenny arrived.

"First of all, you might be wondering how I survived when I was very much dead. Casey do you want to explain this part? Okay?"

"Well, long, long ago magic and such roamed rampant around the earth, mainly there were elves, vampires, werewolves, charter mages, and the abhorsen. They were all very different in their magic and ways. I won't explain now, because of time, but if you want to know anything about them come to me later. There were all these different beings, but there were also humans, and as the human population grew they got tired of all the magic that was around. So they enlisted 100 of the most skilled workers and brightest minds they had, and gave them a task. Their task was to build a barrier, a barrier that would keep the magic down, for 20 years they labored on this barrier, putting anchors for it in all major cities, the barrier completely eliminated charter magic and free magic. The elves just became mere humans.The vampires and werewolves though, their power just became weaker, I think that is because they were so close to being human already. Over the years, the barrier weakened, so either the strongest of the Old races as they are now known, or in the most remote areas magic could be worked. I think that leaves us where Jenny wants us to be now."



"Yes, it does. Thank you Casey. Okay we we're at the magic returning, we'll as the magic returned so did the powers of one certain royal family. The Elvish royal family. You're looking at one of the descendants right now. Currently I'm the the Queen of Elves. So when I was injured, making it look as inconspicuous as possible, some of the other strongest elves came and got me and worked their healing magic on me. I was living with them until I heard about the explosion and where it was for that was where an anchor was. So I left and came here. Now on to DiNozzo, he was about to die and even though from the moment I knew my birthright, I had promised never to use the magic, well I already had once, but I'm not going to talk about that now. So I decided to use it again and save DiNozzo. That is the whole story. We might want to get some swords though, we'll need to go to my house though, I have an armory there."
"Um Jenny I hate to tell you this, but I burnt your house down." said Gibbs very quietly
"You BURNED my HOUSE down!!!!" she exclaimed "Well the armory was underground so perhaps it is still there. Goodbye" Then just like that she turned and marched out of here. I, like everyone else I'm sure, had more questions than answers.

NCIS Fan Fiction Part 5- How to Save a Life

Okay, here's part five and just to be warned it's going to be a little strange. It's just how I like to jazz things up and I am basically incapable of writing more than a one shot without adding some sort of fantasy/ Sci- Fi like thing in it, but you know that.


JENNY SHEPARD~ A little bit of info on the magic

Yes magic, but not magic in a certain sense. Magic like Elves(which are the only creatures that can actually do humans expectations of magic) Vampires and Werewolves (They've always existed, they'll just get stronger now) and Necromancers who can raise the dead, usually meant for bad. It was all returning. I could feel it in my blood. I knew the purpose of the bomb now and was surprised that they didn't bomb other cities. Not that I'm disappointed. I'm just surprised. Surprised because there is an invisible barrier keeping all the magic down. There has been for thousands of years. The anchors for it are at all major cities- DC included. The only way to break the barrier is to break the anchors, which you do by emitting a large amount of energy( bombs usually work best). When they placed that bomb in the Navy Yard it destroyed the anchor in place there, so now there's a gaping hole in the barrier, so the magic has grown stronger (at least over DC) and I have a feeling that more attacks will come in the next few days unless we can find out who is responsible and stop them else the end of life and humanity as we know it.

I was creeping into Tony's hospital room. It was 2 o'clock in the morning. I decided to do this late at night, because there will be less witnesses. The last thing I need at the moment is awkward questions. I walked up to his bed and put my hand on his. Then I reached down inside myself and tried to reach the magic. It was more difficult then I remembered, even though I'd only done it one other time. At least it was slightly easier with the anchor broken, ah at last I reached it. I then muttered the strongest healing spell I knew. Actually, it was a combo of many healing spells. Most of my kind wouldn't even attempt it, but I was one of the strongest of all of them. Yes my kind, for I am an elf. I looked at Tony he seemed better already. I put a slow healing on him, so it wouldn't seem so suspicious. Not that this is totally inconspicuous, he had less than a 20% chance of survival- until I worked my magic. Now he was going to make a full recovery. Why did I do this? Why did I use magic for only the second time in my life? I did it because I couldn't let Tony die, because if he died Gibbs' whole team fell apart. I couldn't let that happen. Now that my work here was done I thought I should leave Ziva a note, just ah um hinting that Tony might get better.

I slipped the note under Ziva's door then knocked. I infused it with a little magic to make the knock a perfect volume. Then I left. I didn't need any awkward questions, not just yet anyways.


ZIVA DAVID


I woke abruptly. There had been a knock on my door. I got up and went to investigate. I didn't even have to open up the door because right in front of it lay an envelope. I was puzzled. I picked it up and opened it. Inside wasn't much , just some printed out song lyrics. I wondered if this was some kind of cruel joke, but then I read it.

Step one you say we need to talk

He walks you say sit down it's just a talk

He smiles politely back at you

You stare politely right on through

Some sort of window to your right

As he goes left and you stay right

Between the lines of fear and blame

You begin to wonder why you came
Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend

Somewhere along in the bitterness

And I would have stayed up with you all night

Had I known how to save a life

Let him know that you know best

Cause after all you do know best

Try to slip past his defense

Without granting innocence

Lay down a list of what is wrong

The things you've told him all along

And pray to God he hears you

And pray to God he hears you
Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend

Somewhere along in the bitterness

And I would have stayed up with you all night

Had I known how to save a life
As he begins to raise his voice

You lower yours and grant him one last choice

Drive until you lose the road

Or break with the ones you've followed

He will do one of two things

He will admit to everything

Or he'll say he's just not the same

And you'll begin to wonder why you came
Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend

Somewhere along in the bitterness

And I would have stayed up with you all night

Had I known how to save a life
Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend

Somewhere along in the bitterness

And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life

How to save a life

How to save a life
Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend

Somewhere along in the bitterness

And I would have stayed up with you all night

Had I known how to save a life
Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend

Somewhere along in the bitterness

And I would have stayed up with you all night

Had I known how to save a life

How to save a life

I thought that was all, but then I saw there was a hand written note. It said.

Ziva,

Don't worry. Tony WILL get better. I made sure of it. Don't ask how. I will tell you in due time. On a need to know basis.

J.S.

That's odd no name- just initials J.S. The only person I could think of at the moment with those initials was Jenny Shepard and it seemed really unlikely that she would send me that note in such a strange way. Anyways I was in no mood to think about it now. As for Tony getting better, well the hospital hadn't called me with any updates yet so I assumed there were none. All that sounded nice now was going back to bed.

JENNY SHEPARD

As I walked through the door of Gibbs' house I expected everyone to be in bed. What I didn't expect was a voice to say

"So what are you? Really."

I spun around a little off balance "Casey" I croaked out for it was Gibbs' golden- haired niece

"Listen, I think I know so it's okay if you tell me." she said

"What are your theories?" I asked

"Well Vampire was the most obvious one, but you shot that one down, and I didn't really believe that one anyways. For me it is obvious, not that I'm degrading the others saying that they are too stupid to get it. They just haven't got the experience with magical creatures that I have to guess. To me it is obvious you are an elf, and you went to work a healing magic on Tony because we all know that he was going to die without it. His condition was too bad, but you couldn't let that happen. Then of course the barrier should have prevented you from using the magic so close to an anchor, but if the anchor was at the Navy Yard, or to be more exact the NCIS building. So when the terrorists bombed it they were trying to break the anchor and since they were intent on breaking that one, there will probably be others. Hell, I'm surprised that there haven't been any yet."

"Wow that was a really pretty speech and you're right- partially. You're right about the anchors, Tony, and the fact that I'm an elf, but you left out a very important part of it. You left out that I am the Elf Queen."

"NO WAY!!!!" she practically screamed

"You want to know how I was saved after I got shot?"

she nodded

"Well somehow the other elves that were in close proximity to me somehow knew their queen was hurt and dying, so they came and got me and took me to the most desolate place they could find and worked their magic on me and thankfully it worked"

"Well I thought elf was unlikely because I thought they were all dead. I thought they died with the making of the barrier." Casey said

"No they didn't. That's just a myth. The elves continued their lives as normal humans. Even their appearances became human after a while and if the magic returns then all the elves will turn well elvish looking again."

"Did you lose your immortality when the barrier was made? I just want to know." Casey asked

"Yes we did, but if the magic returns then we will get it back. Now can I ask you something? "How did you know about all this magical stuff?" I thought it was my turn to ask a question.

"Oh that well I'm a werewolf. Well not like full, but more like half or well fourth might be more accurate. I've never transformed, but my friend is also a werewolf and he's transformed before. Also we found a set of bells in his attic."

"Bells?!"

"Yes you know like a necromancers bells"

"I know what they are. I just didn't think that there were any still around, but I suppose it's possible."

"Hey, Jenny do you ever plan to tell anyone else this? because they have a right to know too" Casey asked. She sounded really serious.

"Only if I think they need to know, which I think may be soon. Like after Tony wakes up and is out of the hospital."

"You're sure the healing is going to work?"

"Yes, I know I've only used magic one other time, but I'm sure. He will be fine."

He better or I'm not sure if Ziva can survive.

THE END

NCIS~ fan fiction part 4~ The opposite of Green (eyes)

Tony's dreaming in his coma. This part just proves that I can't write anything without adding some fantasy/ sci-fi thing to it. Kind of a crossover with twilight, the abhorsen trilogy, and Eragon. Some of his dreams may be prophetic, but others not.
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PRESENT DAY~ ANTHONY DINOZZO'S DREAMS.
"I've got you now my dear sister" a voice called out. Ziva thought she would never hear that voice again. It was Ari's. "and this time your not getting away" he pulled out a gun and shot her in the chest.
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a girl with beautiful golden hair transformed into a wolf.
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another bomb went off at the NCIS headquarters. Everyone died.
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Tony was thirsty, but not for water or any normal drink. He was thirsty for blood.
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Jenny was sword- fighting with Kate.
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The dead were rising. A girl with short- black hair was trying to keep them at bay by ringing a bell.
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A dragon was flying around breathing fire on DC.
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Ari turned to look at Tony. His eyes were blood red.
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Tony was in a room full of swords. He selected one.
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Kate turned, her eyes shining bright red and said "I'm coming for you Tony"
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PRESENT DAY~ THE HOSPITAL
The dreams had worked Tony up more than his body to take. He started to crash.
"Crash- code room 9" a doctor called out. "Someone will need to call the contact"
"I'll do it" another doctor said.
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LEROY JETHRO GIBBS
Jenny and I were still locked in our embrace when the phone rang. I went to answer it.
"Oh no, oh no" I said when I heard what it was for.
"What?" Jenny asked inquiringly.
"It's Tony. He's crashing. I'd better call Ziva" I answered
"You can do it in the car I'll drive" she said.
I didn't even had time to nod okay, because she was already racing towards my car. When I got out there I tossed her the keys. We both hopped in and I dialed Ziva's number.
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ZIVA DAVID
"Oh crap oh crap" I muttered to myself when I heard what Gibbs had to say.
"We must leave now" I told Casey
"Why? We just got here." she replied
"Yes I know and Tony's crashing, we must get to the hospital"
We both hopped into the car and I started driving and admittedly it was a little worse than it had been before.
"WHERE DID YOU LEARN HOW TO DRIVE??!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?????" Casey squealed out after the ninth near- miss.
"I taught myself" I replied
"Oh that explains WATCH OUT FOR THAT CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"Sorry, I usually don't drive this way, but given the circumstances"
" I understand just PAY ATTENTION TO THE ROAD!!!!!!!"
Fortunately for both of us we had just reached the hospital, now I could see Tony and how bad his condition was and Casey no longer had to be afraid for her life, even though I'm not sure why my driving is so scary to other people.
I ran no flew down the hall to Tony's room, the secretary at the desk tried to stop me, but I was already half-way down the hall. When I got in the room and saw who was there I almost dropped dead
"Jenny" I managed to mutter then broke down and tears for Tony looked worse than before, he was thin and his heartbeat was irregular.
"He's going to die" I sobbed to no one in particular since in addition to Gibbs and Jenny, Abby, McGee, Ducky, Palmer, and Lee were all also there.
"Not necessarily" Gibbs had me in his arms now and I had to take comfort in those two words.
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CASEY GIBBS
I walked in the door at a more reasonable pace than Ziva. Oh and guess what I even bothered to check in at the front desk. Okay maybe I am being too cynical or cruel or whatever you want to call it, but still she needed to slow down. I walked into Tony's room and OH MY GOD he looks BAD!!!!!! Ziva looked really bad Gibbs was holding her and she was sobbing into his shoulder.
"What's the prognosis?" I asked trying to sound empathetic.
"No good, less than a 20% chance now." Gibbs sounded sadder than I had ever heard him sound before.
"but we will find a way, I will find a way I won't let him die, because they is always a way" Ziva's voice had conviction in it because she was right there is always a way, even if it is not one you would think of at first even if it meant oh how do I put this altering Tony in a few ways.
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LEROY JETHRO GIBBS

When you try your best but you don't succeed

When you get what you want but not what you need

When you feel so tired but you can't sleep

Stuck in reverse

Everyone else had left with promises to call them if there was any change in his condition, it was just Ziva and I left. She was still sobbing.

When the tears come streaming down your face

When you lose something you can't replace

When you love someone but it goes to waste

Could it be worse?

"Ziva it will be okay" I whispered to her even though I didn't believe it myself.

Lights will guide you home

And ignite your bones

And I will try to fix you

Even if doesn't get better I will make sure you do, I thought to her.

And high up above or down below

When you're too in love to let it go

But if you never try you'll never know

Just what you're worth

"Ziva I know this hurts, but you have to get over it sometime. You can't just wallow in self- pity for the rest of your life." Wrong thing to say.

"You're making it sound as if he's never going to come out of the coma." I was surprised. That was the first thing she had said in a long while.

Lights will guide you home

And ignite your bones

And I will try to fix you

I just stood there now watching her sob over her broken lover.

Tears stream down your face

When you lose something you cannot replace

Tears stream down your face

And I

Tears stream down your face

I promise you that I will learn from my mistakes

Tears stream down your face

And I

Lights will guide you home

And ignite your bones

and I will try to fix you.

I will fix you Ziva, I thought

"I will fix you Tony" I heard her mutter. Huh what a coincidence.

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A COUPLE OF HOURS LATER
CASEY GIBBS
I was sitting at Gibbs' house my laptop out, stealing someones wi-fi. Jenny was there too,

"So everyone thought you were dead" I said conversationally.
"No, I was dead. I was brought back"
"So you're a vampire"
"No"
"Then what's your secret?"
"Promise not to tell Gibbs.... or anyone for that matter"
"Sure" I really didn't care if I couldn't tell anyone I just wanted to know for I was researching ways to save Tony. Ways other than modern medicine
"Okay just no you'll think I'm crazy after hearing this."
I nodded
She was about to start talking when Gibbs walked in. She gave me a look as if sorry! this will have to wait.
"I finally convince Ziva to go home" Gibbs said
"Should I go over there?" Jenny asked
"No, not at the moment, maybe in a little bit." he replied
"Why?" Jenny asked
"because I'm going back over there right now. Tony promised me that if he were ever to die I should give this to Ziva" He held up and envelope.
"but he's not dead yet" Jenny put in.
"really what are the chances he will survive" Gibbs voice sounded dull and a little bit sad. "Now I must go I will be back well soon hopefully."
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LEROY JETHRO GIBBS
I walked out to my car the envelope in hand. I didn't know what was in it and I'm not sure I wanted to know. I drove in silence to Ziva's apartment. After about 15 minutes of driving I finally arrived there. I got out, grabbing the envelope and walked up the front door. With a quick word to the doorman I learned what apartment she lives in and I headed up there. I got there and knocked on the door.
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ZIVA DAVID
I was lying on my bed trying to figure out which way of killing myself would be the least painful, when there was a knock on the door. I went to answer it.
"Gibbs?" I said in surprise though it came out more as a question.
"Hey um Ziva, Tony wanted me to give this to you." he handed me an envelope. "I'll just be leaving now" Gibbs said then he was gone.
I opened the envelope up. There were several pieces of paper in it. I pulled out the first. It was only some song lyrics, really short song lyrics with a small note written by Tony on it. It read

If sweet death should ever conquer me

Let me know boys, let me know

If you hear him coming, won't you let me flee?

Let me go boys, let me go

One day death is going to conquer me

I’ll be down where the waters flow

I hope sweet heaven has a place for me

Let me know boys, let me know

If sweet death should ever conquer me

Take me down to some place below

If you hear him coming, won't you set me free?

Let me go boys, let me go

If you hear him coming, won't you say for me?

That I just don’t want to go...

Was the song. The note read.

Ziva,

If you're reading this I'm sorry. I'm sorry I had to die before you. I'm sorry we couldn't have more time together, I didn't have anybody to set me free like in the song, but like the song I didn't want to go. I wanted to spend more time with you. Again I'm sorry.

,Tony

"Don't apologize Tony" I whispered "It's a sign of weakness" but then again so are tears I thought and look hear I am crying again over a note and some song lyrics. As much as I wanted to see what else was in the envelope, I couldn't at the moment, I was simply to sad to go on.

"Another time" I whispered to myself.

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JENNY SHEPARD

Ever since I had known my birthright, I had signed an oath never to use my powers unless the magic was to return or I was in a dire situation. I wondered if now would count. It was a dire situation for Tony at least and I never thought this would happen, but someone or something has succeeded in weakening the barrier that keeps the magic at bay. It was definitely returning.

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THE END OF PART 4. WILL CONTINUE IN PART 5.

NCIS Fan Fiction part 3~ somethings don't change(at least for Leroy Jethro Gibbs)

Okay here's part 3. It is still mainly Tiva, but Gibbs also has a large part in this especially at the end.

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ZIVA DAVID
I really wasn't sure why I was so mean to Gibbs' niece when all she was trying to do was help, but you had to admit that she was right- music does help. There was one song in particular that stuck out to me- Goodbye My Lover by James Blunt. I got out of my chair and started to sing.

"Did I disappoint you or let you down? Should I be feeling guilty or let the judges frown?'
Cause I saw the end before we'd begun, Yes I saw you were blind and I knew I had won.
So I took what's mine by eternal right. Took your soul out into the night.
It may be over but it won't stop there, I am here for you if you'd only care.
You touched my heart you touched my soul. You changed my life and all my goals.
And love is blind and that I knew when, My heart was blinded by you.
I've kissed your lips and held your head. Shared your dreams and shared your bed.
I know you well, I know your smell. I've been addicted to you.
Goodbye my lover. Goodbye my friend. You have been the one. You have been the one for me.
Goodbye my lover. Goodbye my friend. You have been the one. You have been the one for me
I am a dreamer and when I wake, You can't break my spirit - it's my dreams you take.
And as you move on, remember me, Remember us and all we used to be
I've seen you cry, I've seen you smile. I've watched you sleeping for a while.
I'd be the mother of your child. I'd spend a lifetime with you.
I know your fears and you know mine. We've had our doubts but now we're fine,
And I love you, I swear that's true. I cannot live without you.
Goodbye my lover. Goodbye my friend. You have been the one. You have been the one for me.
Goodbye my lover. Goodbye my friend. You have been the one. You have been the one for me.
And I still hold your hand in mine. In mine when I'm asleep.
And I will bear my soul in time, When I'm kneeling at your feet.
Goodbye my lover. Goodbye my friend. You have been the one. You have been the one for me.
I'm so hollow, baby, I'm so hollow. I'm so, I'm so, I'm so hollow."

"That was very touching " Gibbs said from the doorway
"Oh well Tony deserved it." I said
"He's not going to die, Ziva"
"Do you really mean that or are you just saying that to make me feel better?"
"I really mean it. I have a gut feeling. He loves you Ziva, I think if anything he will hold on for
you."
"I hope so"
"Now Ziva will you do me one thing- go home and get some rest. I'll call you if there is any change in his condition."
"Okay I will" for I just had realized how tired I was.
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As I walked through the door of my apartment I couldn't help being reminded of that night two weeks ago when Tony and I had arrived at my apartment and I had found that note. The note that I thought would change us forever- and had, but in a more wonderful way than I thought possible. When I went to sleep I dreamed of that night.
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TWO WEEKS AGO
Tony and I had just gotten off work and were walking into my apartment, when I noticed there was something on my door. It was obviously put there so it would blend in. I grabbed it off the door and walked inside.
"What's that?" Tony asked
"I don't know. A note of some sort. It was taped to the door."
I opened it up and read it. When I saw what was inside my face went pale.
"Ziva, Ziva what's the matter?" Tony asked seeing my response.
"He knows, he knows about us." I said sounding very shocked
"Who's he?" Tony asked
"My father and he wants to see me, tomorrow, he's flying to the US"
"We can take your father.""No I can take my father. You are going to have nothing to do with this. Go home now Tony, go. I fear that if you stay you might be killed. Go Tony Go."
"Ziva surely I could stay"
"NO Tony go, my father could have you killed if you stay here so easily. Just listen to me."
"Okay" he said and got up and left.
Once I was sure he was gone. I went and got my car and drove to Gibbs' house, because Gibbs always knows what to do in situations like these. I didn't even bother to knock because Gibbs never locks his door- I just opened it and walked right in. Gibbs wasn't around so I figured that he was in his basement working on one of his boats. I found the way to the basement and walked down there.
"Gibbs" I said "I need help"
"Ziva, this is a surprise" he looked up at me.
"Like I said before I need help"
"With what?"
"Look" I handed the note to him.
"You found this on your door?"
I nodded.
"Ziva" he said and reached out and put his hand on my cheek. "Don't worry I'll go with you, I won't let you get sent back to Israel."
"I'm just afraid of losing Tony. He seems to be the only good thing in my life at the moment. Ever" I was sobbing into Gibbs' shoulder. He was patting the back of my head in a comforting sort of way saying
"Everything will be fine Ziva"
And guess what I believed him, because I loved Gibbs too. Just not in the same way I loved Tony. I loved Gibbs in an older mentor type way.
"I'll just be on my way now" I said then added "Thanks"
"See you tomorrow" Gibbs said "I'll be there" he finished and I believed him.
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THE NEXT DAY
Gibbs and I were walking up the steps of the hotel where my father had told me to meet him. We found the hotel room and knocked on the door. My father answered it.
"Ah Ziva so you did show up and brought Gibbs with you, but yet no DiNozzo?" he said
"Yeah Tony wanted to come, but I wouldn't allow it." I replied
"You always were a smart one." he said
"If I'm so smart then why are you here questioning my taste in guys?"
"Well you see when you were in Israel I made it perfectly clear that you are not to date guys that aren't Jewish."
"I love Tony" I said trying to keep my cool.
"Yes that is the problem you see. I'm giving you one last chance to dump this guy and-----"
He didn't get to finish because just then there was a knock on the door. He went to answer it.
"Speak of the devil" he muttered because standing there in the doorway was the very last person I wanted to see there. Tony stormed right in and stopped in front of me, got on one knee, pulled out a small box and said
"Ziva David- I love you and will always love you- will you marry me?" I was so shocked I wasn't sure what to say so I just stammered

"I don't know. I have to think." Then ran out the door. I kept running. I really wasn't sure where I was going, I was just running. Some how I ended up at the reflection pool, I stopped there and sat down and began to cry. I really wasn't sure what to do when he asked me that right then and there asked.... asked me to marry him. If I said yes which I desperately wanted to, what would stop my father from shooting him there? If I said no I would probably hurt Tony and would lose him that way. I just realized that it was dark out, I had been sitting there most of the day. I got up and started walking towards my apartment. I guess I could have called a cab, but walking seemed nicer- more peaceful. Just me with the darkness wrapping around me.

I arrived at my apartment a little after 10:30 and when I opened my door- surprise!! Tony was there.
"Ziva oh my god where were you? I was soooo worried" he said
"Thinking- I was sitting and thinking" was all I said "What about my father?" I added
"He's gone. After you left he got up and said he was going back to Israel"
"Listen, Tony, I'm sorry I didn't have any choice"
"I know. I understand. I'm starting to think I'm an idiot for asking you when and where I did. Now Ziva will you forgive me? Forgive me for my stupidness?"
"Of course Tony how could I now when the stupid one is the one I love"
"Well that's good because I wasn't leaving"
Then we were on each other kissing. This kiss had more passion than the others. It was the perfect ending to the horrible day.
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THE PRESENT
When I awoke a few lone tears fell down my face because I realized that he may never kiss me like that again. I glanced at the clock 9 am. I had slept longer than I thought. Then all of the sudden a brilliant thought popped into my head. The music did make me feel a little bit better and I do need something to do. Why don't I learn how to play the guitar? I walked over to my phone and called Gibbs' house.
"Hello" it was a feminine voice.
"Hi, it's Ziva" I said
"Oh Ziva do you want to talk to my uncle?"
"No actually I wanted to talk to you, but by the way where is Gibbs?"
"Oh he's in the basement working on a boat." at least some things never change.
"Well I wanted to ask you if I wanted to learn how to play the guitar would you help me pick one out and teach me how to play it?" I was kind of nervous asking her for help.
"Sure I'd be more than glad to" she sounded really excited.
"So I'll come over and get you then we can go to a music store?"
"Sounds good. I'll see you in a few minutes then?"
"Yes"
"Bye Ziva"
"Bye Casey"
I put the phone down. Got dressed hopped in my car and drove over there to get her.
In the car on the way over we were both mostly silent. Then we got to one of the music stores in town.
"Okay Ziva" she said "I guess it's time to start your career in guitar playing."


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LEROY JETHRO GIBBS

Come up to meet you, tell you I'm sorry
You don't know how lovely you are
I had to find you, tell you I need you
Tell you I set you apart
Tell me your secrets, and ask me your questions
Oh lets go back to the start
Running in circles, coming up tails
Heads on a silence apart

I was in my basement working on a boat when a voice called out
"Jethro- I'm so sorry" I spun around for I had not heard that voice for a little less than a year and I thought I would never hear it again.
"Jenny" I gasped

Nobody said it was easy
Oh its such a shame for us to part
Nobody said it was easy
No one ever said that it would be this hard
Oh take me back to the start

"What happened I thought you were dead." Okay I know that sounded a little blunt at the moment.
"I never died Jethro, I was in witness protection, but I raced here as soon as I heard and could get out of witness protection. By the way who died?"
"Vance" I replied
"Ah Vance how fitting"
"you sound happy"
"Well naturally I am. I can be your Director again."
"You mean to come out of witness protection?"
"I already have and the US Marshall is pretty mad at my right about now."

I was just guessing at numbers and figures
Pulling your puzzles apart
Questions of science, science and progress
Do not speak as loud as my heart
Tell me you love me, come back and haunt me
Oh and I rush to the start
Running in circles, chasing our tails
Coming back as we are

"Ah Jenny" was all I got out because then we were on each other. Her lips touching mine, mine touching hers. It was the way things were always suppose to be.

Nobody said it was easy
Oh its such a shame for us to part
Nobody said it was easy
No one ever said it would be so hard
I'm going back to the start

"I love you Jethro" she whispered to me
"I love you too Jenny and I always have even if it took your death to make me realize that."
Many people like change, but for me, Leroy Jethro Gibbs, I prefer it when things stay the same.

Background: Jenny Shepard

I made this just because I was bored. Hope you like.

~ Vampiress