Hi everyone. Welcome to my new NCIS fanfic. Sorry I haven't been posting much but in truth since Ziva left I haven't enjoyed watching the show as much. I still watch it but not like I used to. But I was recently given this idea by Carmenb71000 and I instantly fell in love with the idea and decided to write it. Please let me know what you think and feel free to ask any questions. Enjoy.

Chapter 1

It was late. The gym was silent. No one was in the pool, nor the weight room. Even the changing rooms were silent in comparison to their usual clamour. In the corridor a janitor absentmindedly mopped the floors hoping to finish early so that he might be able to get home early enough to spend some time with his wife.

But he was not the only one in the gym. For two people were in one of the shadow filled studio rooms, fighting mercilessly, they put every ounce of strength behind their blows battling madly to win. The smaller of the two fighters seemed almost graceful in her moves; as though she were dancing. She nimbly avoided many of the punches that her opponent tried to land on her with ease. Her opponent was not so quick on his feet and she managed to land a good few blows on him. But he was solid and difficult for her to take down.

The girl lashed her fist at her partner's throat but he dodged smoothly to one side. She sent her next swing at him but he caught her wrist pushing it down before he defected her next shot with his other arm and grabbed her wrist and pulled her round into his arms trapping her wrists. She squirmed briefly before she jabbed her elbows into his side and flung herself down making him stagger, she twisted her body sideways rolling him off of her before she pulled herself free and readied herself as he straightened up again grinning.

For a few seconds they just circled each other before he leapt at her swinging his fist towards her jaw but she used her arm to block it before she swung her knee up towards his stomach but he leapt clear and they resumed their little dance around waiting for the other to make their move.

When the boy next leapt for her he swung his leg up and the girl ducked underneath it before grabbing it and shoving herself into him so that they both tumbled to the ground and she instantly rested her hand over his throat.

Before she could restrain him further however he grabbed her arm and used his foot to shove her to the ground and she growled as she rolled over and scrambled back to her feet and turned ready to face him again. She dodged round his next kick and they exchanged a few blows with their fists before she tried to kick him again. Clearly getting frustrated with how slow things were going she spun round in a roundhouse kick which he ducked and as she punched at him again he caught her arm and flipped her to the ground where she lay groaning and winded.

The boy laughed as he headed towards her but before he got there she had leapt raising her fists again. He sighed before lifting his own and they resumed their dance.

Once again they skirted round each other evaluating each other for weaknesses before the boy feinted left causing the girl to momentarily stiffen before she realised what he was doing and she narrowed her eyes as he continued to feint left and right, waiting for his real move.

Chuckling he launched for her and she dodged round him before she lunged at him and was pleased when she landed a punch in his stomach sending him staggering back as she lifted her leg to kick him again and he tumbled to the floor where he didn't hesitate to knock her legs out from under her and she groaned as she hit the floor again.

They both lay there panting briefly before rolling over to stagger up and seizing an opportunity the boy launched for the girl and rugby tackled her to the ground again. She struck out at his legs shoving at his chest as he lay over her pinning her to the ground so tight she could barely move. She groaned and strained to get away from him as he pinned her arms to the ground.

Grinning he pinned her down as she struggled before giving up. He relaxed then thinking it was over before she looked positively startled as with a growl she lifted her legs up to wrap around his neck and she thrust herself up and over him, rolling over until she had freed herself.

They both staggered up and exchanged a few more blows before the girl clearly decided she was done messing around and she dove forward grabbing hold of her rival and she instantly twisted lifting her legs high in the air to wrap around his neck twisting as she did so and unbalanced he fell to the floor where she crouched over him.

"Hal ishah" he swore "where in the hell did you learn that move."

The girl laughed "my mom" she said.

"And where did she learn it from the Black Widow" Amir asked wriggling uncomfortably trying to free himself from under his partner.

Tali laughed "what not comfortable down there" she asked bending low over him with her eyes sparkling.

"Well not really" Amir said shifting again "you have very muscular thighs." Tali narrowed her eyes at him before she slowly loosened her grip on his neck and clambered off of him before offering him a hand up.

"You ok" she asked as she hauled him to his feet and he groaned hobbling a few feet forward.

"Yeah think so" he said stretching his back "I am sure glad we use crash mats though that is for certain."

Tali smiled before looking at her watch "come on" she said "we should go freshen up, dinner is in an hour, you still coming to join us?"

"Well I think your dad said that tonight is compulsory otherwise I will miss one of his all-time favourite movies" Amir said as they headed over to the bench to collect their things.

Tali laughed "yeah he really loves Top Gun" she said "I'll meet you back here in a few minutes then" she said as she turned towards the girl's changing rooms.

Amir nodded "yeah just let me pick up the remains of my masculinity" he said bending over and Tali laughed at him before she made her way into the appropriate changing room.

As Tali stood under the warm water that cascaded over her body she allowed her mind to wonder. It had been a year since she had been abducted by Mossad and forced into that mission where she had first met Amir and almost ten months since he had moved to America to be near her. He always said that it was because she was the most loyal friend he had who had stuck with him after everything his father had tried to do and most of his friends had turned their backs on him. But deep down Tali knew it was more than that. She knew that he had feelings for her and that terrified her because she didn't want to admit to herself that she had feelings for him too. Because if she did she was scared that she might lose him.

Their lives had collided together thanks to pain, violence and death and she would hate for them to be separated in the same way. She loved Amir for his constant companionship and unbeatable heart. He was so loyal and generous and he never ever treated her wrong, he didn't underestimate her and he never judged her when everyone else did.

She didn't want to lose him ever. Part of her knew that he wouldn't be able to contain their feelings forever but he had promised her he would never leave her and that he would wait for her. She didn't want him too; he deserved more. But she didn't want to push him away. Especially when he was so determined to stay.

She shut off the warm water and wrapped herself in a towel before heading out into the main part of the changing rooms where her clothes were waiting. She quickly pulled on her jeans and the button down blouse before she pulled on her boots and grabbed her jacket and bag. She headed over to the wall of mirrors and grabbed one of the hairdryers off of the wall and carefully blow-dried her hair allowing the hot air to warm her fingertips as she ran them through her long messy hair until it was mostly dry.

Then once she was ready she headed back out to the gym where she found Amir waiting with his bag slung over his shoulder. "Hershey or Snickers" he asked holding out the two chocolate bars and she grinned before selecting the Hershey bar which he well knew was her favourite.

"Thanks" she said and he winked at her "I know how to keep my kick ass friend happy" he said and Tali rolled her eyes before double checking her watch.

"Come on" she said "otherwise we'll miss the bus."

They headed out of the gym and walked down the street towards the bus stop. This had become part of their Friday night routine now. After school they would take a slow amble down to the gym where they would have a snack in the cafeteria and do some homework until the gym had mostly emptied and they were able to spar together without getting odd looks at how well trained they were.

Then after they had beaten the crap out of each other they would catch the bus to the stop closest to Tali's where Amir was always invited to join her family for dinner and after her baby brother Aiden Jethro; more commonly known as AJ had been put to bed they would all settle on the sofa's and commence the DiNozzo Movie Night. Amir had not seen many of the movies that they all loved so they had been showing them all to him including some Disney ones with AJ if they got their early enough to fit one in before his bedtime.

Amir didn't have any family in America and was just renting a room from an old family who lived a few streets away so he loved being included in Tali's family life. Tali knew that both her mother and father had quickly accepted her unusual friendship with the boy she had been forced to seduce and lie to whilst being forced to be a part of Mossad. He had of course been hurt but had realised it hadn't been her choice, but it had still been a surprise when he decided to stay in America permanently.

Tali assumed that her parents had the same suspicions about Amir's feelings for her as she did but they never brought it up and had quickly taken the boy under their wing. Tali was grateful for that. It meant they could spend longer together during the DiNozzo Movie Nights.

"So what is so special about Top Gun" Amir asked as they boarded the bus and made their way along the rickety bus to some spare seats.

Tali frowned as she thought "well it's a classic, has lots of action scenes in it, good dialogue. You know when my dad says 'I feel the need… the need for speed'? Yeah he's quoting Top Gun"

"Ahh that makes sense now because when your mom drives fast he usually isn't looking like he is feeling the need for speed" Amir commented and Tali laughed.

She settled down in her seat staring out of the window watching the streets of DC flash by. She found herself leaning comfortably against Amir's shoulder as she usually found herself doing. He didn't seem to mind, and in fact seemed to enjoy it for he shifted into a more comfortable position for them both until they were nearly at their stop.

"You know I do know one way to beat you" he commented as they rose to head down the bus.

"Oh yeah" Tali asked as he stepped aside to let her in front, then she squealed as he caught hold of her and tickled her madly in the sides earning them a few disapproving looks from some of the older passengers which they ignored as she giggled and squirmed.

"Yeah you can't stand tickles" he teased keeping hold of her as the bus stopped to prevent her from falling before releasing her as giggling wildly she wriggled free and dashed off the bus.

"Do that in the ring and I am not responsible for what happens to your face" she warned and he laughed before they began the 10 minute walk back to her apartment cutting across the darkened field that was opposite from her house.

"So I was thinking" Amir said casually as they moved through the park "maybe if the weather is good soon we could go out on your boat again; I enjoyed that last time."

"Yeah I'd like that before it gets too cold" Tali said "and I think you could do with a few more lessons as well"

"Hey I'm not that bad" Amir defended and Tali gave him a sceptical look.

"Um excuse me but do you even know which is Port and which is Starboard?" Tali asked and he opened his mouth to respond before closing it and Tali grinned smugly.

"Ok no but it isn't that big of a deal" he tried "is too, we nearly capsized last time" Tali said and they both laughed at the memory.

"Ok you teach me all your sea terminology next time we go out" he said and Tali nodded before she frowned and squinted into the darkness.

"Did you see that" she asked touching him on the arm.

"What" Amir asked tensing and looking around too. They both stopped and stared into the darkness both as tense as cornered rabbits.

"I don't know I thought I saw movement up ahead" Tali said staring at the spot up ahead where she had seen the movement.

"Probably a raccoon" Amir said slowly taking a step forward but Tali remained where she was still staring at the shadows. "No it was too big" she said slowly.

That was when she heard the swish of something heavy being swung through the air and she yelled as she ducked narrowly avoiding the heavy club that had been aimed at her. She spun round and found herself face to face with a masked man who was obviously surprised that she had managed to avoid his blow and was already raising his arms to deliver another.

"Tali" she heard Amir yell and she looked over to see him leaping away from two more men who converged on him and Tali felt a thrill of fear slip through her as she realised this was an ambush.

She turned her attention back to her attacker and leant back to avoid his next blow before she grabbed hold of his wrist that held the club and twisted violently until he dropped it swearing. He sent a blow back that caught her across the cheek and sent her staggering back but she quickly regained her balance and launched forward.

She swung a blow at him but he blocked it and any others she threw at him with ease having gotten over his original shock. Fighting fear Tali lifted her leg and managed to deliver a swift kick to the stomach and he staggered back groaning.

"You little…" he began before recovering himself and Tali instantly recognised the accent and knew it wasn't good.

"Amir run" she shouted "they're Israeli we have to run."

That was when she felt strong arms grabbing hold of her and she fought desperately opening her mouth to resort to yelling for help but a large hand descended over her mouth, clamping down hard and her frantic cries were muffled as she desperately tried to wriggle free. Then more arms were grabbing her and she struggled to move. The first attacker was coming forward breathing heavily as he lifted the club. She saw it come down but there was nothing she could do to avoid it.

As it struck her across the skull bright lights burst forth behind her eyelids and she fell to the ground fighting to stay conscious. Weakly her hand went to her belt where her knife was hidden but one of the masked men was already bending over her grabbing it and after searching her he stole the one from her boot too. Then after a quick search of her pockets he pulled out her phone and tossed it aside.

That was when she heard shouting and suddenly Amir appeared above her striking the man bending over her hard knocking him off her before he bent down over her shouting out desperately to her.

She saw the men coming and she whimpered trying desperately to form the word 'run' to warn him of the impending attack, but she couldn't.

Amir must have heard them coming because he instantly turned defensively keeping hold of Tali protectively before he shouted out demanding to know what they wanted.

Laughing one of the men took of his mask revealing his face to Amir. A look of recognition crossed over Amir's face followed by fear. Then before he could do anything the man leapt forward and struck Amir hard and he slumped over.

'No' Tali thought desperately turning her head to see where he lay. He had blood dribbling from a cut on his forehead and was already out cold. Strong arms then grabbed him lifting him away and Tali rolled her head back over to see more men bending over her.

With new found desperation she began to struggling fighting frantically as they grabbed for her but then she felt the bite of zip ties around her wrists and ankles. Still she struggled but to no avail and she felt herself get lifted and carried across the park to where a van was waiting.

She was thrown in after Amir where they were both gagged and a hood was placed over their heads. "Drug the girl" she heard in Hebrew and she felt a sharp prick in the side of her neck before everything went dark…

Hope you enjoyed that. Please review and I promise to update soon.

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Mysticgirl