Tony and Stuart had met when Tony left Philly and joined the Baltimore PD. Gibbs had asked about his other agents, even as hed run for his car, but had been given the runaround other than some vague notion that they were okay. This is beautiful, both the writing and the sentiment. Not a tumor but some weird, rare genetic disease. Tony eyed the building about 30 feet away with interest. He finally held up a hand until they were both silent. I loved Gibbs being so protective of Tony, and the holiday epilogue was lovely. Summary: Tony comes online as a sentinel when his partner/pretend mate's life is threatened. Ive read this fic twice in the past two months and I will continue to read it again and again. It still hurts but its nice to know that Gibbs/DiNozzo will live on in fanfic. And how is Ziva David tied into all this? To a woman. There may be days here or there where I have things to do and places to go out of town but mostly Ill just be here. And the bastard landlord was still charging everyone the regular rent rate unless they completely emptied their apartments during the construction. He heard Gibbs snap at him and then heard the conversation between him and the latest third on the team, Todd. The more time passed, the more Tony let go of any guilt he felt over the loss of the team, but shedding that guilt opened the door for the justified anger. It was Padraig Webb, the owner of Webbs Heating and Cooling. I always feel slightly guilty when I read Dead Air fics because I didnt really spot the ghastly implications when I saw the episode. Tony stood up and winced. I figure this is my only chance to get mine back, Tony said teasingly. Yes, I know its all fiction. Dickhead. Special Agent Loki Laufeyson by Skylar Wittenborn 92.6K 4.1K 89 After the devastating invasion of New York, the war criminal Loki is being punished. Your boss shouldnt be number one on your cell, Faber teased. They still do it here but maybe 10% of what I got on AO3. Original characters and original plot elements are mine, but I still make no money, plus I loan them out for parties. And my boss, well, my boss boss boss agrees but isnt sure youd want to take it. Nothing. There was a bang that sounded like a body colliding with a wall or door, then Tony said, Whoa, man, whats with the rough? The last thing he expects is to encounter a poor, sickly spirit animal and, while doing the right thing and taking care of her, come across his Sentinel. Abby said she has been unable to get any answers from Gibbs, nor has she been able to reach Tony. So he gave Tony a ride and I wasnt reamed out by Gibbs for not doing what I was supposed to be doing. Thank you again for this great fix-it for Dead Air. MCRT Major Case Response Team Even if Tony werent popular with many of the other agents, what leader wanted people with that kind of black mark on their record? Gibbs, were a family. Her eyes filled with tears, but he found himself completely unmoved since the tears werent for the person who needed them right now. Equipment malfunction? Vance asked hopefully. He knew it wasnt completely fair to Tony; both because of his own career, but also because Gibbs had never explained the reason why hed never pushed for Tony to have a promotion beyond SFA. That like everything else you write was amazing. Ziva was lucky she hadnt been shot for that stunt, and she damn well knew better. Gibbs pulling his head out of his ass is awesome, also this case was always a huge deal that was totally ignored in canon a wonderful treatment of the possible outcome. Im not trying to pressure you. Youd never know it from the way they interacted at work. And they had dated - read hooked up - for a couple of months over the summer after Tonys junior year. It was so honest, and sincere, and happy that it made Gibbs breath catch. I will tell you when you can visit. Repeatedly. Before Gibbs hired him, the old man had been working solo undercover for quite a while. Gibbs assumed Tony had been yanked inside the house in that exchange. I love you, and I want you with me. For Gibbs it was that simple. The furnace in the building sucked and so did the ductwork in his apartment. retch!) Not an issue. Her future behavior wasnt his problem. He and Gibbs were working as a two man team again and still getting the big cases. Well, um, Im going to go, I guess. The relief he felt at the confirmation that they wanted the same thing eclipsed the absurd statement that Tony was in any way transparent. Are you out of your mind? He used his good hand to grab his belt and the hidden knife that had saved his life before. He just got out of surgery and they wouldnt let you in. Vances eyes narrowed and he jammed a toothpick in his mouth. Youve been trying to build up yet another wall between you and the world, and if you hide out youll probably succeed.. What are you doing here? I cant prove it but that is what is going around, Tony. About what they might become. Until Dead Air. Can be read independently, but you might enjoy reading that one first!-----Okay, Buck, Chimney and I talked and we decided you needed a little help. Though if Vance chose to keep them, Gibbs doubted hed be able to find a team lead willing to take either of them. Eyes narrowed, Gibbs countered, You want to know why, you ask Tony. "Well right now the director wants us in MTAC stat so you can continue worrying later." Gibbs said before exiting . Got nothing to do with Gibbs. You could have been charged with assaulting a police officer., David made a dismissive sound. Normal graft. Hed been having lunch with a few agents from the FBI that he knew. Ducky chuckled as he handed off Gibbs bag. Everybody in character and believable. It took him a minute to realize it was sheet music written by Tony. Left behind enough evidence with someone I trusted to appease my conscience., Shane nodded slowly, Wondered if some of that stuff that came out was from you. That was not a criticism, Jethro, simply an expression of urgency., Gibbs ran a hand through his hair. Ive got your six.. You held your own when two of them were armed and got out alive. Id like your permission to bring Mr. Palmer down. When the Alexandria PD detectives approached the vehicle, did they identify themselves?. So what now? Tony asked, picking at the afghan Gibbs had thrown over him. Gibbs stared at the tabletop for several seconds, letting them ramble. You can put their pictures on the walls, every wall, and Id get it.. Weird transition to federal agent.. He sort of doubted theyd last long enough to get seriously cold. He could rein that in, of that he was certain. I am not as eloquent as your other commenters but I agree wholeheartedly! Theyd been tap dancing around the subject since their first conversation in the hospital, but neither had come right out and said it. This is a Tony Dinozzo/NCIS fanfic about a girl who is kidnapped at age 12 and is missing for years before the team finds her, chained up and barely alive, in the home of a seemingly likeable marine. It means, when I want to be around you, you tell me to go away. Part of the plot was also inspired by the Tony's Boyfriends - You Choose Challenge by rose_malmaison. I do want them fired. Its not urgent, though., Ill get them sent over to you tomorrow., He nodded tersely. Certainly before he was shot, had his leg broken and his skull fractured. I cant really explain. However, he didnt want to be gone when Tony was finally with it enough to talk about what happened. He had to bite back his annoyance. Tony just stared at him, expression primarily stuck on astonishment, but he thought hed seen a moment of happiness in there. So mote it be. You must really want something if you waited to enter, Vance mused, seemingly relaxed back in his chair. So, that means DiNozzos shacked up with some guy. You really want to go with that? I dont even think you can shoot straight., You take one more step toward that gun, and I will put a bullet in you. The whole situation in your fic makes my heart hurt. So, I never assumed your life stopped when we broke up, Tony. What happens when Ian finds out that Charlie is in danger? Was even better upon re-read. So youre saying we have nothing left to lose?, No. Wow. Pay attention to the warnings and tags. We should be working the case! As soon as I turned it back up, I could hear the sounds of the crime scene being processed even through the evidence bag we placed Tonys mic in.. Did you speak with Director Vance?. I just had a question I think you guys need to back up.. I cant believe him. He expected better of her, and it was throwing him in a way he couldnt deal with at the moment. Eyes wide, Tony was staring again. I wish you were still on AO3, since its easier for me to track things there and I really do love your work (I couldnt find the article you wrote on why, but I respect you must have a reason). Balboas SFA planned to insert himself into the meet tomorrow. Why is he not answering his phone when we call? No, Leon, I dont particularly want anything.. LEO Law Enforcement Officer Jethro, Ill take Mr. Palmer for a cup of tea and give you some time alone with Anthony.. Maybe that should have been a clue. He winced slightly when his arm stung due to the stitches. He decided that tonight he would give him a chance, meet up and have a drink, dinner and see what happened from there. Gibbs didnt know how to help other than just be there and hope Tony would talk about it eventually. Dr. Lim used a marker on the x-ray to show what they wanted to do. I think we deserve to know what is happening with our case and why we are not allowed to work on it., You work on what I tell you to work on, and you deserve to know exactly nothing. Ive been tracking your phone., His jaw was clenched so tight, he was lucky he didnt break teeth. Tony walked into the conference room, closing the door behind him and Mason rose to his feet. The stage is set. Love it. To this day, we arent sure why it was routed to the MCRT but he opened it and the way he opened it, and didnt follow procedures directly afterward when it released a fine white powder because he thought he knew best how to handle it, thanks to his biomedical degree, assured that the entire floor and seven people were infected by the antibiotic resistant form of pneumonic plague sent by an insane woman with a brain tumor to NCIS. Well, I can certainly understand your point, and I agree with you, but the Director is only stating fact when he says the matter may be out of his hands., Gibbs shot Ducky a baleful look, but decided to change the subject. I would make sure every team lead in the damn agency knew what theyd done so they wouldnt find anywhere to go. And Gibbs and Ducky had both dismissed the idea of him staying in their extra rooms. Sipping his coffee and leaning against the sedan his team had been driving, Gibbs waited for Balboas team to arrive. Joking about you being in the Village People, and you talking about dating your music teacher in high school?, Okay, wait. Youve never read Tonys file, have you?, Vance frowned. . The doctor took the time to explain that they still needed to evaluate the test results, but that he seemed to be doing fairly well other than the crippling headaches. Gibbs rubbed his forehead, feeling a headache coming on. Thank you so much for writing that was great! They wound up talking in the parking lot next to Gibbs vehicle. I like to write about emotions and how the characters are dealing with what's happening to them. I dont get it. Hes going to be out of commission for a while. Vance put a fresh toothpick in his mouth and chewed it a bit. And you cant tell me why. What they failed to provide, you gave to us in spades, consequences. But Tony DiNozzo? Tony sighed, it had been a long case and Vivian was being particularly acerbic these days. Tonys the best investigator, Kates specialty was profiling, and Tony felt McGee needed his own niche. Tony struggled to get his arms up to the zipper on the body bag as he felt and heard the gurney he was on get pushed for the back of the FBI van onto the Beltway. And since youre standing here yapping, those reports had better be finished., Mines done, Boss, McGee offered, getting to his feet. Tony had wanted to go home. Ill admit it took me a bit to ask him, but once I did, I agreed that the onus was on McGee to step up, not on Tony or me to hold his damn hand. Gibbs had come close to losing Tony after the Domino fiasco, but when he confronted Tony about it later, the reasons actually went back to the mess while he was in Mexico and after his return. Gibbs nodded his acceptance of the diversion, got in his car and sped out of the parking lot. by gypsysue, What the Hell is an Imprint 2/2 gypsysue, What the Hell is an Imprint 1/2 gypsysue, Artist Showcase: Angelic Insanity for Seeking Truth by SASundance. English, Duck., I assure you, I am speaking English. They planned to move him down to the regular ward today, which was a mark of his improvement. Sort by: Hot. Tony was quieter and more serious, but, at least with Gibbs, he was also more genuine as he learned to peel back the masks he normally used to keep people at a distance. The bottom of his door was lined with a special improvised barrier made from an old bath towel that kept any light or shadows from showing through the crack. Youve shown in Emergence (Ziva) and The Journey Home (Abby) that you dont approve of their behavior, but this was the first time were not in an AU verse so its more real. Besides, only he has the answers., Well, I am finished with my report. Likely why he hired her. Id rather hurt a little than be so drugged up, okay? Two of them were in medically induced comas and the others were feeling the pain but they had survived. Well, hell. Some would be fine but some - arent. His left arm was bound tightly to his chest, which was bare, and, even through the blankets, Gibbs could see the layers of bandages on his abdomen. Im afraid my enthusiasm quite ran away with me. You often hint on the issues between Tony and the team but not necessarily evolve a confrontation or solution (for obvious reasons, so this is not me demanding it for those). They didnt hide their relationship but they didnt flaunt it either. Science is driven by curiosity, after all. He does have a visitor. We found Tony badly injured, keeping one suspect at gunpoint and two others already dead. But Stuart told him that he just couldnt handle the stress and worry about Tonys safety. Can you give us a minute? he asked the nurses. Thank you! I wrote something for you. Gibbs couldnt stop himself from pressing his tongue forward, tangling it with Tonys, and exploring the mouth hed been fantasizing about for nearly a decade. Just lucky., Okay, well, Agent DiNozzo really, really needs to get where he was going. Im not the one hiring you. You were so important to me., Not important enough. I was a dick, an asshole, an idiot, a fool., And now what - youre in a twelve step program and this is part of you making amends for your mistakes?, John shook his head. Goodness gracious, Anthony, you do look a fright today. *happy sigh* I absolutely adore how Gibbs is so 100% fierce in his protection of Tony here. Someone needed to put a boot up his ass if hed been giving signals that mixed. But, then I love all your stories! their friendship is awesome. There had been some concern about his lungs, considering the damage done by his brush with the plague, but Dr. Irobi noted that he seems to be managing quite well., They are monitoring his symptoms and the degree of swelling in the brain. Tired, but refreshed, Gibbs stepped out of the hospital and walked to the nearest coffee shop. Gibbs knew he was terrible about keeping people informed, but he nodded because in a lot of ways, Rick was doing him a favor. Loved it hope this means youre feeling better. Like not limp wrist and prancing or nothing but he lives with a guy that he calls his husband. Why were we pulled from the case? This is the Gibbs we prefer to imagine. He wanted McGee gone. He called a little over an hour ago at 11:02 AM asking for backup. Abby had been suspended for a week for her inappropriate use of agency resources, and so far had not been allowed to see Tony again, though she passed on messages through Ducky and Palmer at every opportunity. We dispatched two squad cars and three unmarked cars, no sirens, immediately to 26648 Royal Woods Circle. Hitting play, he leaned against the wall next to the two-way mirror, carefully watching their expressions. It is a little balm on my feelings after learning that Michael is leaving the show. Hey, it was dark, okay? The other guy was gay? I was trying to reconcile with my dad and it was a bad idea all around. Lunsford frowned and looked away. I need to leave to get this investigation back on track and sort out David and McGee. The Military at Home case has to be handed off to another team, and I need to get David and McGee from the Arlington PD., I understand, Jethro, and Im sure Anthony would understand. Genre: First time, episode related (season 8, episode 5 Dead Air) Title: Death of Silence Yeah, I know.. Why do you want me around? Tony asked cautiously. The man stood there with his hands in his pockets, expression shuttered. Sunday morning, Gibbs entered the hospital feeling rested. And right now, as angry as I am, Id fire you, too., She gasped, looking like hed wounded her mortally. It isnt exactly what the challenge was and I used some pics that werent included there but it was the jumping off point. Hed left her the one message about Balboa taking over the case and to work with him and, again, not to call. Tony had met Paddy shortly after Wendy left him at the altar. Okay, so youre all here to bear witness to the payment of the bet I lost. Thank god I have your wonderful stories to fill the void. Sorry. Mom said it was poison?, Tony shook his head. This wasnt supposed to happen; should never have happened. Gibbs claimed that he ran his team his way and if Tony didnt like it he was welcome to leave. What will Charlie do and feel when he finds out something important that was kept from him? Im very sorry for your loss., As the lieutenant nodded and narrowed his eyes, the broken door latch released and Tony went to close the door again. When he got it unfurled, he found sheet music, which struck him as odd. Whats most likely? he asked without inflection. Just when he thinks he knows how things will go his life changes and boy what a change it is. I just - I thought you were smart enough not to be out as a cop. Gibbs knew Tony didnt want to lash out, so he avoided her. A nurse placed an oxygen mask over Tony's face, and Gibbs simply sat back, Tony resting against him. But I dare say you should consider that it will hurt no less to lose him whether youve let him close or not., Whether today, or someday soon, you should speak. He didnt want his opinion of her affected any more than it already had been. Im looking for Agent Gibbs or DiNozzo about the case on Air Force One., Lunsford stiffened and smiled tightly. Ive read a lot of your works. When he was alone again, Gibbs cast an assessing eye over Tony. Duck., Oh, quite right, Jethro. But, for now, he had to focus on Tony. It wasnt something he knew how to express, but he felt it just the same. Finally, he offered, I was disappointed in her today. There was the sound of a punch and a grunt of pain. Yeah. He had no plans to be anywhere else. I adore your stories and think youre a gifted writer. Gibbs first look at Tony was an actual improvement over the emergency room. It wasnt easy to make things out. Look me in the eye when I put the world free of your abnormality. Lunsford spit the words literally at Tony. Tony looked strung out and in agony. Jethro Ducky began hesitantly, have you considered how you will tell the boy what has happened? If your regard for one another is mutual and sincere, it would be foolish not to lean upon one another in this time of great distress. At Gibbs expression, Ducky sighed and added, Promise me youll consider what Ive said, and not just dismiss it out of hand.. He abruptly stood, kicking his chair back and quickly rounding the table, getting into her face. And it would show that Gibbs gut wasnt so great since it brought the fag on board. Try again.. The next few minutes were busy as a couple nurses and then the doctor came in. I have to say that with each story I fall more and more in love with your writing. He has a bachelors in psychology and a masters in criminology, Gibbs replied quickly, enjoying the look on Vances face. 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