Anthony "Tony" Gibbs had his IPod blasting Frank Sinatra at 25,000 feet above the ground. HE started out the window of the airplane watching as the ground they flew over took him ever further from his old life. In San Francisco he had been the starting pitcher and starting running back for his high school. He was popular, god decent grades and he even had a girl friend! He remembered breaking up with Kate, trying to explain how he was moving all the way across the country to Washington DC just so that his parents could, as they called it "move their careers forward". His father, Leroy Jethro Gibbs was one of the best NCIS agents around the country. His mother, Jenny Gibbs was on her way to becoming the Head of NCIS in San Francisco, so when they got the news they were being moved it was a shocker. Until his mother found out she was going to the new NCIS director and his father the Investigative Team Leader.

A hand rested on his shoulder and he turned to see his dad, Gibbs, he sat down next to his son. Tony took out the head phones and said sourly "What dad?"

Gibbs sighed, he knew how upset and angry his son was at him "Anthony, I know you're upset at us having to leave DC but-"

"I know, I know it's for the good of the family. Abby will get to go to that school for extra smart genius kids and Tim gets to get another chance at fitting in." Gibbs head slapped him "Ouch. Sorry dad."

"That's not the point Tony, I know how hard this will be for you, you had great friends and a great life in San Francisco but you have to accept the change that is happening."

Tony sighed and nodded "I know, but it's the beginning of the school year and I probably wont be able to get on the football team."

His dad laughed "Anthony Leroy Gibbs you are one of the best running backs in the country and you think that you will not be allowed on the football team? I might have to head slap you for that." Tony started laughing but then turned serious "We won't have to move again will we?"

"No, no Tony I told NCIS no more moving until I send all of my kids through college. Then they can ship me where ever they please."

Tony was greatly comforted by this and he buckled his seatbelt in preparation for landing. Twenty minuets later they Gibbs family was off the plane and walking to the car park where their brand new car was waiting for them. When they arrived Tony saw two cars one was a Black Chevy Suburban and a Yellow 2005 Mustang Convertible. Jenny turned to Tony "Happy early 17th birthday Tony!"

His jaw dropped and he almost caught the keys his father tossed him. "Really….this is my car?" he couldn't believe it

"Yea tony, your car your responsibility, any fines are coming from your allowance. Got it?" His father asked

Tony nodded "So I guess I will be driving home?" he asked as he got in behind the drivers seat, suddenly DC didn't seem so bad.

--Next Day—

Tony woke up early, it was still dark outside, he wandered downstairs still unfamiliar with his new home. He found his way to the living room to see his 14 year old sister Abby watching TV "Hey Abby." He said as he took a seat next to her.

"Hey Tony."

"Do we have to watch this? I mean can't we watch a movie or something?"

"Ugh, no Tony you came down in the middle of the episode, I have to see what happens."

Tony sighed and stood up, and wandered into the kitchen, there was barely anything in it except for a box of plain cheerios and some milk. He poured himself and bowl and began to eat, ten minutes his dad came in through the front door. He was sweating; he had been out for a run "Good run dad?" Abby asked

"Yea Abbs, just getting to know the neighborhood, who else is up?"

"Just Tony and me, Tim said not to wake him up."

"Thanks Abbs." Gibbs said as he walked into the kitchen "Morning Tony."

"Morning dad, so I was thinking that maybe today I could go out on my own a bit. You know just have a wander."

Gibbs thought about hit "Sure, just be back by 3:00, your mother and I were invited for dinner by the current director of NCIS, you need to babysit Abby and Tim."

Tony groaned but nodded "Okay." He washed his dishes and went upstairs where he spent the next hour reading and setting up his room. At 9:00 he showered and put on a black polo, jeans and some flip flops, this was the summer in Dc after all. He kissed his parents good bye and made sure he had his phone. He got into his car, not quite sure where he was going. He started the engine and reversed out of the drive way. He took a left, the opposite direction of where they had come from, as he drove the houses got richer and richer until it was full on estates. Finally he came to a dead end, it was a huge house surrounded by a 7 foot wrought iron fence. In the middle of the estate, up a long drive, was a huge house; it had to be at least 3 floors probably more but he couldn't tell from this angle.

He was shaken out of his trance by someone tapping his shoulder, it was a girl probably around his own age with brown hair and brown eyes. "Can I help you?" she asked

Tony's brain went whizzing into over drive, she was gorgeous, but he didn't want to sound stupid. He went with the truth "I'm new here, my family just moved in a couple blocks over and I was taking a drive to see my new neighborhood."

The girl seemed to ponder this and must of accepted it because she nodded "I'm Ziva, Ziva David."

"Im Tony, Tony Gibbs." The two shook hands, Ziva looked up at the gates "Look, Tony I don't mean to be rude but you really shouldn't be around here. My father doesn't like strangers by our house, he wont take lightly to anyone being around."

Tony sighed, looks like he wasn't going to be talking to her, Ziva, anymore. As she turned away Tony saw a pattern of brusies on her back. He took a sharp intake of breath, she turned then saw where he was staring "It's nothing. I promise."

She turned and ran off into the estate, Tony was left sitting in the car with mixed feelings. He drove off and spent the rest of the day exploring DC but nothing he did could shake Ziva from his mind. HE arrived back at his house at exactly 3:00 just in time for his father to tell him to be good and order takeout for them all.

The rest of his evening was spent in relative peace, playing Xbox 360 with Tony and Abby. When he woke up the next morning he had butterflies. It was his first day at a new school, he ate very little breakfast and kissed both his parents good bye before driving off to school. When he arrived he went to the main office and got his schedule. It was a maze of numbers and classrooms, he knew that he would be tardy all day today.

The bell rang signaling the beginning of second period, he was about to ask the main office for help when someone tapped him on the shoulder "Tony, right?"

He turned and saw Ziva David standing in front of him. "Yeah" he said as she grabbed his schedule from him. She looked into his eyes "We have a bunch of the same classes, I'll help you." She said turning and beginning to walk down the hall. Tony muttered thanks and began to follow her.