A/N: Hallo! I have returned! :D This story is one of a few supernatural I've been meaning to write. I got the inspiration for it when I went to the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta the day after Christmas. AMAZING place, if you're ever in Atlanta you have to go. Anyhoo, this is my first real attempt at anything supernatural, so forgive me if it sucks. Tell me, but forgive me. Descriptions, especially of landscapes, are not my strong point, and that is most of what this chapter consists of, so bear with me. Anyhow, this is going to be a mix of a lot of things: a bit of angst here, some black humor there (or at least attempted), a lot of supernatural and perhaps a bit of romance (NOT slash). There'll be other genres mixed in there too, for good measure.
To end this author's note, I will say that this story is dedicated to dnachemlia, who is the reason I decided to try out supernatural fics for myself. Also, PLEASE review! Free cookies to reviewers!
Disclaimer: I don't own or claim to own anything concerning, controlling or otherwise dictating NCIS. I have no affiliation with CBS or any of the actors, producers, directors or writers of the show; the only thing I own is this story and an entirely overactive imagination.
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A small bluebird sang its morning melody as the sun lazily climbed above the horizon, bringing with it a warmth only summer could achieve. The sky welcomed its visitor with a splay of pinks, oranges and baby blues. Vibrant green leaves rustled as the inhabitants of the rural habitat woke and began to search for their morning meal.
The bird paused it's cheerful chirruping to watch a timid doe make her way to the bank of the lake and take a drink. Ripples went out to the far bank and echoed back again, stirring the sleeping fish into motion.
Below the surface of the lake, things were slower. Trout and bass leisurely occupied the middle of the water, while smaller fish swam along the bottom. The occasional tadpole happened by, though they generally stayed closer to the shore. Several minnows formed a school and patrolled the lakebed. One in particular, however, strayed from the group. It noticed a shiny glint a ways off and went to investigate.
On arrival to the object, it discovered a gleaming silver chain, on one end connected to a spherical black weight that was rapidly sinking into the mud. Upon seeing the other end of the chain, however, the minnow immediately turned and darted in the other direction as fast as it's little fins could propel it.
The opposite side of the chain held an iron shackle that was fit tightly around a man's ankle. The man fought against the restraints as the lakewater rushed into his lungs, thrashing as the burning sensation of drowning coursed through his body. He cast one last look at the surface and pulled against the chains again before the lack of oxygen finally shut down his brain.
On the surface of the lake, the ripples stilled.
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A/N: I know it's been a very long time since I uploaded or updated anything. I shall give you no excuses, but I will give you an apology. I'm sorry. :( I can't tell you how many times I've tried to write and nothing came out, so I won't try, but anyway, here I am! Just so you know, my New Year's Resolution is to update my WIP's in 2012, so I've been gearing up for that. I should be back regularly again :) I already have Chapter 2 written of this and am about to write three, so I hope to post a chapter every day until it's finished, but that probably won't happen. However, I hereby promise to update this at least once a week. If, at any point, I fail to update, you have permission to nudge, poke, push and persuade me until I comply.