I do not own the NCIS characters ect. I simply made a story to go by. I created the odd extra character to add more fun. Enjoy and please rate and comment later if you want anything adding ect. I write in personal time as a hobbie.

Tony walked into his living room and looked at Ziva who had crashed on his couch the night before. She had gone on a date with a friend but it had gone terribly wrong. She had rang tony up at 2 in the morning but was too upset to talk on the phone. Tony went and picked her up from a restaurant in which she was sitting covered in tears. It was unusual to see a strong woman cry. But it was near impossible to see that Ziva, his little mossad ninja was in tears. It was apparent that when tony picked Ziva up, she was very intoxicated. He knew he had to be a gentleman but also to keep an eye on her. He cracked his usual jokes in the car to try enlightening the mood. It took some time, but after some of his classic movie remarks a smile had begun to appear on his face. It was heart breaking to see that a man and a friend had upset Ziva so much. It made fire burn in his stomach but he knew he had to try make his mossad ninja smile.

****** Earlier That Night ******

RING RING

Tony stirred as his phone vibrated on his bed side cabinet. He rolled over from his sleep onto his side. Grabbing his phone Tony opened it up and spoke into the phone.

"Agent Anthony Dinozzo, how can I help" Tony's voice was gruff from just waking up.

"Tony, i-its Ziva…" She was slurring and it was hard for Tony to understand. "Tony I-i-I need. I need your help" She sounded scared as if something was wrong.

Tony shot up in his bed, waking up from the panic in Ziva's voice.

"What's up Zi?" Tony tried to sound a bit worried but not so she could tell he was overly worried.

As Tony awaited her reply he thought about earlier. She said she was going on a date. Before she left the bullpen she was tormenting Tony making sure he didn't know who it was. And she had succeeded. But Tony decided this time he shouldn't follow her, so he decided to go home and watch some movies trying not to think of another guy on a date with Ziva. He was madly in love with her, and very jealous by the fact that he couldn't be there making her enjoy a meal. OR even getting a kiss…

"It w-went w-w-wrong T…" Her voice sounded like she was crying.

Tony's heart started pounding. Fury burned in his eyes. He should have followed. He should have been there. He shot up and began to shove some trousers on.

"Where are you Zi? I'll come pick you up"

Tony was already walking out of his door and towards his car.

"Your… favourite Italian restaurant" Ziva tried to get the words out, but she whimpered them.

Tony's heart was shattering more as he heard her struggling. She was definitely in a bad state, and by the way she was talking, in tears and drunk.

"I'm coming Zi"

With that Tony hanged up. He slid into his car and looked at the wheel. He punched it hard then leaned back and turned the key.

"Why that bloody restaurant! When I find him I'll strangle him if she's in a bad way…"

Tony cursed constantly all the way to the restaurant. When he arrived he parked out front. He closed the door and locked it then walked to the front of the restaurant. He could see Ziva through the door leaning over on a stool against the bar. Tony opened the door and sighed when he saw at least seven bottles of bear surrounding her. He walked up to her.

"Zi…"

Before Tony could react she had turned around on the stool pouting at me then leant forwards as tears rolled down her face. Heartbreak had ripped through Tony more. How could a friend put her in this state! Ziva pushed herself off the chair and fell forwards. Before she could go far, Tony caught her in his arms. He held her tight and close to his body. Ziva looked up at him, her head against his chest. She was pouting and looked at him as if she was a child in trouble.

"Let's take you home Zi"

Tony smiled at her and helped her stand straight; he put an arm around her waist and guided her to his car. Just as they reached the passengers door she leant forwards to Tony. Before he could relax she was kissing him. Tony looked at her shocked and pulled away. She was definitely intoxicated.

"Zi… You're drunk"

Her face went white as she looked at Tony. He felt guilty but knew he had to be a gentleman and a friend and make sure she didn't do anything stupid. Tears began to run down her face and he hugged her tight. He helped her into the car and began rambling with his movie quotes and jokes to get him laughing.

****** Back at the apartment ******

Once back at the apartment tony gave Ziva a glass of water. When he came back from the toilet ziva was curled up on the sofa sound asleep. He grabbed a spare blanket from his cupboard and covered her up. Now looked at her she was in a foetus position all curled up within the blanket. Her face wore no signs of nightmares but just a calm pleasant dream. She looked peaceful and calm for the first time in ages. Tony smiled to himself knowing that it was nice to see her calm, but at peace for one of the first times since Somalia.

Tony walked over to Ziva, kissing her forehead. He jumped as she moved slightly but didn't stir. He walked back to his room and changed into some decent clothes. It was nice to see her calm. And hopefully throughout the night she will stay that way. He couldn't stand seeing her upset. The way she was at the restaurant ripped him apart. He sighed and looked in the mirror. He noticed a glimmering streak rolling down his face. Tony raised his hand to his cheek. A tear was rolling down. He wiped the tear and sat on his bed. He put on some jeans and a plain shirt to look smart but casual.

Tony got up and walked to his front door, he looked back at Ziva who was sucking on her thumb. 'Oh I can't wait to use that against her' he thought. Tony smiled and decided to go grab them both a nice hot drink to wake her up ready for work. That was, if she was ready for work.

****** Half an hour later ******

Tony walked up to his apartment holding his and Ziva's hot drinks. Tony noticed that his apartment door was open. He was sure he had shut it when he left. Tony looked at the lock and noticed it was pried open. Once he noticed that the door was forced open other eerie thoughts came to his mind with his journey back to the apartment. He could have sworn at least three residents would be out and about though instead it was dead quiet. Tony placed the drinks to the side, spilling them slightly as they hit the wall and then was placed on the floor. He put his hand to his hoister and pulled his gun out ready to shoot. Tony walked to the door at an angle and shot around the corner fast. His heart raced as he saw what was in front of him. Ziva was on her knees with her arms both dangling by her side. It was as if she was… Forced to stay still. Ziva David never stays still… Her face was red under her eye as if she had been punched. He looked Ziva in the face as she mouthed 'Behind you' as someone walked to her side. Tony turned around to feel a blast to the stomach. He stumbled back shocked as a ringing noise and Ziva's voice rang out.

"TONY!" Her voice was full of fear, anger.

She grunted as she was held back by her hair. As soon as she tried to move a knife was moved around to her throat.

Tony looked at the guy in front of him. Tympson. He looked down to his stomach to see blood and a hole. Tony went white as he gulped. He struggle and looked at Tympson in front of him. Tympson had shot him. He was the man Tony and Ziva locked away months ago due to a murder case. Tony held his stomach and dropped to his knees. Ziva tried to reach for him but she received an elbow to the head as the knife was moved away. Tony kicked back on his feet as he heard the wind escape Ziva's lungs. As he fell back he caught Ziva at an angle as she fell forwards unconscious. Tony tried not to scream as she put pressure on the bullet wound as her head landed against his stomach. He whimpered as the pain shot through his body causing him to lean over Ziva. Tony looked up at Tympson to see him walking with another man towards him. The one who elbowed Ziva grabbed Tony from behind pulling him back from her.

"NO!" Tony yelled as he was dragged away from Ziva in pain.

Tympson and the other man smiled as a cloth were brought round to Tony's face and against his mouth. He tried to move it off but the man by Tympson held his head still. Tony looked at them feeling the world around him crumble to darkness. He felt sick as the world around him turned dark. He felt all sound, emotions and feeling going away from him.

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