Love has no definition
Chapter 1
My name was darkness….no one truly knew my real name unless I allowed them to. I was born with a curse…my secrets kept me alive…but turned me into a weapon. I had obtained allies and enemies….some not even a part of the human world and now I'm back to the place where I first began and then had to disappear from.
The NCIS building had not changed on the outside but the inside was so much different….seemed more alive but the old faces I have yet to see I desired to see very dearly so I had gotten off at the autopsy room to meet my old friend…Dr. Mallard but everyone sees to call him Ducky.
I stepped off the elevator running my hands through my now naturally jet black hair…that I did not want. My attire wasn't very NCIS appropriate but I stopped caring a long time ago I had to fix my spiked dog collar and made sure my black boots with steel toed were not scoffed. I did an over take adjusting my black leather jacket and my white muscle T shirt that defined my six pack as I walked into the autopsy room knowing my chain jangled along the way.
I'm not sure who the male was but he was young….and seemed odd or it was just my preference he seemed to have greeted me but was stopped when he saw my appearance.
"Um….hi there…may I help you" He spoke to me seeming to be too scared to come any closer.
"Mr. Palmer who is it…?" I heard Ducky say as he came out of his office….so the boy's name was Palmer…should make a mental note of that. I smirked as Ducky stopped in his tracks….as he saw me…I raised a studded eyebrow at him.
"Oh my…I must be dreaming or I am seeing things because it can't be…" I stopped Ducky from speaking any further as I drew closer smiling at the old man.
"Oh yes it is Mallard did you miss me….?" I chuckled placing my hands on his shoulder before hugging the man.
"Deary I thought you were gone…for good what has you coming back….after such a long time…last time I saw you…you were what 10?" Ducky looked me up and down as I grinned nodding flipping my hair from my face moving a bit back before moving my hand into the old ma's jacket tracing my finger on the medallion that glowed to my touch transforming into a tear drop just like that but as I let go it turned back into black rose cross.
"I see you still keep it around your neck….thank you…it does me well to know you still trust me to protect you…" I look at him in his eyes smiling I know he could see my eye color changing into a dark sparkling emerald color by the reflection in his glasses.
"Of course deary…I know my life is in well hands as long as I wear this…I know I will never be endanger…" He smiled at me patting my shoulder.
"I should go up to the squad room and wait for Leroy…his still around right…?" I got my answer when Ducky grinned…stupid me of course Gibbs would still be alive. I walked out giving the doctor a peace sign as I left heading to the elevator.
"Doctor…who was that..?" Palmer asked.
Ducky turned to Palmer smiling brilliantly before patting the boy on the shoulder before going back to work.
"Brilliant now young women now…close your mouth Palmer you will get flies let's get back to work shall we…" Ducky said as he cut into a dead body on his table.
Squad room
I noticed no one was in yet and it was soon to be 6:30 am….then again I'm…an early bird I perched myself in the nearest desk putting my feet up. It looked like a nerd fantasy with the computer and what this person had in the draws and on the desk defiantly weird. I closed my eyes and began to mediate since I didn't feel like getting coffee just yet or something to eat. I sank into thought tuning out the world as I sank into deep thought.
Two hours later
Mcgee and Tony step off the elevator both holding their own type of coffee in hand as only Tony seemed interested in the story he was telling.
"I'm telling you Mcgee she was so into me you saw how she was flirting with me" Tony was rambling on as he put his stuff down.
"Yeah… uh huh you believe all woman flirt with you…bu-" Mcgee didn't finish his sentence as his eyes spotted a young female who…was defiantly hot as hell to him in his chair her feet up on his desk.
"What is it Mcgeek Cat got your tongue…what are you looking at?" Tony moved from his desk to get a clear because McGeek was blocking his view. His jaw also dropped and he saw what Mcgee was staring at both were on the same mind track about how hot the female was.
One of them finally moved from there spot as Tony took lead going over to the desk about to say something…when
"It's not polite to gawk but least one of you finally moved." I spoke as I opened her eyes looking over the closet male to the desk before getting up.
I surveyed the male who was closer he was charming to say the least not bad looking at all. I looked him up and down before moving away from the desk…he didn't seem like the type to be at this desk.
"By the looks of you I have to say you're not the owner of this desk….but you" I point to the other male who was gawking bending my finger in a come here motion which he obeyed as I leaned against his desk.
"You are defiantly the owner of this desk" I smile before pushing off the desk moving to the desk that was across from it seating myself on the edge.
"Ah…yes…" Is all Mcgee could manage to say before going to his desk sitting down looking to see if I touched or took anything that belonged to the male…
"I didn't take anything off your desk… you should calm down your radiating panic and embarrassment as if I found your porn stash" I speak crossing my arms under my chest.
"I..uh…" Mcgee seemed to be at a loss of words.
"You should keep your eyes on my face not my chest" I was looking at the other male who snapped his attention back to my face as if I tasered him.
"I was not looking at your chest I was just trying to figure out who you are…such a fine woman like yourself wouldn't be here without reason" The male was trying to flirt with me….not working very well.
"Hm….i'm here to see someone" Is all I said as I grabbed my phone and looked at the time was only 8:30 am.
"Oh? Maybe we can help…" The male was still trying but the other male butted in before this male made an ass of himself.
"My name is agent Mcgee and that is agent Dinozzo…how can we help you?" McGee… was a pleasant male for now…he defiantly assumed his professional roll quickly I could tell he was suspicious of me….which is good.
"My name is Dark…or Darkness I am here to see a man and I shall wait until he arrives." I spoke as I shifted my line of sight to the elevator as I heard it ding my surprise was it seemed to be I'm guessing the forensic scientist for NCIS…very refreshing female just by her looks and smile.
"Hey guys have you seen…" She as well stopped mid-sentence when she spotted me her eyes overlooking me with so many questions.
"Hey Abbs whats up..? Don't mind our new guest." Dinozzo spoke which made me smirk he was full of suspicion as well.
"Yeah I can see Tony…and I was looking for Ziva…seems your guest finds you interesting Tony because she smirking." Abbs….must be short for Abby…her name must be Abigail…suits her well.
"What are you smirking at?" She asks me which is odd….but I had a feeling to be honest to her…to give her anything she wanted…
"I find it amusing that agent Tony was flirting with me just a few seconds ago but once I told him my name him and agent Mcgee became full on suspicious of me as if I was plotting to steal children" I chuckles smirking as I watched everyone but more specifically Abbs.
"Well…uh…she said her name was Dark or Darkness...thats kind of fishy to me" Tony was trying to defend himself as I just watched them.
Just then I felt another presence come in I turned to see a caramal colored beautiful woman who radiated danger and killer….she was in a tight tan shirt and army cargo pants with a green jacket on. She defiantly was working out this morning I could smell the sweat and nature off her…she defiantly keeps herself in shape.
"Oh nice for you to join us agent Ziva David" Tony made me want to slap him for his voice being laced in such a manner.
"Ziva!" I watched Abbs hug the woman I grinned I could sense feelings between the two which intrigued me.
"Ah…hello everyone and Abby…who is our guest?" Ziva looked at me with intent she was observing me I could sense she was acting as if I was her prey or threat.
"Her name is Dark or Darkness" Tony pinched the bridge of his nose giving me a look full of suspicion.
"Oh is it now?" Ziva cocked her head her arms crossing under her chest as if she would make me tell her my name.
"Indeed it is…if you all have such a problem with it then do something about it." I raised a brow looking at everyone.
"It's not wise to threaten or say such things to federal agents" Ziva said as if I killed her cat.
I burst into laughter hearing a gasp as I looked in the direction of the forensic scientist raising a brow.
"….are those real..?" She stepped closer and I realized I opened my mouth too much I revealed my fangs….I moved off the desk and back away from the female.
"….don't come closer…." I warned as I moved back more everyone was watching me I could feel their tension and there body go on alert. I couldn't stop myself I stayed still and let the female touch me opening my mouth to her.
"Wow….these look really sharp…are they real..?" I heard her say again her touch was soft and I yielded to not touch her as I looked at her my eye color changing to a dark navy blue which she noticed.
"You're…eyes they changed color…" Abbs was still touching me and I just stared at her with half open eyes.
I was hoping she wouldn't touch my fangs…but it was too late she winced as she pressed her finger to one of my fangs to test if they were real…her blood was in my mouth. I jerked away covering my mouth as I stared at her with wide eyes.
"Yes…there real…" I said as I ran to the direction of the restroom running and not looking back as the scent of blood and taste was in my mouth…she tasted bitterly sweet.
Squad room
"We should go after her... she may be a threat." Ziva said as she made a move to go after dark.
"Abbs you ok?" McGee came over to Abbs who was sucking her finger she seemed laced in thought.
"Wha…? oh im fine I shouldn't have done that I probably scared her off…but damn they were real…and her eyes….but to answer Ziva…I don't think she a threat." Abbs spoke looking at everyone who looked at her oddly.
"Abbs…she just ran in the direction of the restroom not even having to ask where it was…." Tony was scratching his head staring at the female.
"I know…but maybe if we didn't give her suspicion and come off as we are going kill her type of deal we could have gotten the information without threats and violence." Abbs said before looking at Ziva giving her you know what I mean look.
"Aye….she is right…I especially was going for my gun and or various weapons before even showing my manners." Ziva rubbed her arms before everyone turning to the elevator.
Sipping his coffee off came the elevator was Gibbs who had the same look on his face as he crossed over to the squad room. Something wasn't right and he knew it as he went over to his desk with everyone still standing about.
"Ok…so what is it everyone? Is there a dead body or something you look remorseful as if you killed someone's pet?" Gibbs spoke as he gave everyone a level look before moving from his desk to lean on the cubical side giving his team a level looked.
"It's me…they all have questions and semi guilt of how they greeted me…" I spoke behind Gibbs causing everyone to draw their weapon and aim at me while Abbs just screamed.
Gibbs looked behind him and his body relaxed as he stared at me with a hard look that fully softened.
"Everyone lower your weapons…." Gibbs ordered as he still had his eyes on me.
"Age has done you well Jethro…" I smirked moving so everyone could see me.
"But boss….not even Ziva saw or heard her…she pulled some ninja shit just like Ziva but better…" Tony whined as he did as he was told.
"I think that's pretty cool…." Abbs said looking at me with utter curiosity.
"She not a threat…she is an old friend…ally whatever you wish to call it..." Gibbs spoke as he wrapped his arms around me in a hug.
"You hug me like you believed I was dead….it's only been 8 years…" I spoke returning the hug.
That's when I felt it I pushed Gibbs forward moving catching the knife that was aimed to kill someone that wasn't me.
I caught it bare on the blade as I looked in the direction in came from….the man was in all black and had come in through the stairwell. He was an assassin but not a good one as I threw the same knife right back at him as he went to get his gun hitting him straight in the groin.
Everyone was silent as I walked over to the masked male picking him up by the neck throwing him to land by Gibbs feet.
"One of you should call ….if you want this male to live" I spoke as I came over to the gang Gibbs eyes now trained on the male at his feet.
"You saved my life for the 100th time now…" He spoke softly to me as he looked back towards me.
"That's why I come back…there's a bigger threat going on….than anyone has realized yet…and the only two males I can trust is you and Mallard.." I look at everyone's face and I can tell they are full of alert and tension except for Abbs.
"You're bleeding…." She came over to me and I realized that I was I opened my hand to her the knife did cut deep defiantly was jagged so it was altered to cut deep at a distance.
"Ziva….I would not test my abilities…I know you have several weapons on you that are not NCIS federal weapons…" I say as I look at the woman I could see in the reflection of her brown milky eyes that my eye color was now bright amber.
"I…do not trust you…you are very deadly and skilled…if you were on the enemy side…I fear for the safety of those I protect" Ziva spoke with an edge to her voice meaning she was serious.
"Ah…Ziva you do not have to worry about Darkness she on our side always has been….she loyal to death…see her as more of a now sparring partner..." I turned to Ducky's voice smirking before wincing slightly as Abby had put pressure on my gushing hand to see how deep it was.
"Ducky I hope you brought good first aid Dark needs first aid for her hand." Abby voice was full of worry…it was nice.
"Oh my… here is what you will need for her hand while I take care of our assassin who's…lost his man hood for good." Ducky chuckled as all the other males except Gibbs cringed.
"Remind me never to piss her off…" Both Dinozzo and McGee said at the same time which made me chuckle.
My body went stiff as I heard voices from above….I dared not look I could feel a familiar presence….Abby must have seen or felt it because she touched my face after finishing up with my hand.
"hey…what's wrong…" Abby moved in front of me as both Ziva and the rest watched me…I could feel Gibbs stare as Abby touched my face that's when I heard his voice.
"Ah…wasn't the sectary just grand...he is right though we must…" Shit…the male saw me….that's when I smelled the gun powder.
"You! You blasted monster you should have died!" I looked him dead in the face as he fired his gun I moved my body wrapping around Abby as I could feel the stinging of the bullets enter my skin. I hissed out in pain before drawing my weapon I tossed Abby into Ziva as I jumped grabbing onto the railing I flipped up onto the floor and charged at the male. I took him down onto the first floor a blade to his neck as I growled baring my fangs my eye color changing to red.
"It's the other way around…I should have killed you" I smirked ripping apart his suit making his chest bare to me as I made him scream carving sin into his skin before making slash marks.
"But you are going live…with this reminder on your chest…do not fuck with me or those I care about…" I said before knocking him unconscious.
I was breathing heavily as I walked back over to the group doctor vance still knocked out on the stairs.
"My dear….it was honorable of you to use yourself as a shield to protect Abigail…but look at you…" I smiled at Ducky before shrugging my jacket off and gripping the Hems of my shirt pulling it up over my head and off.
"Damn…I was just saved by the sexiest chick…." I chuckled at Abby's remark before wincing at the pain.
"Don't be stupid" Is all Gibbs said before staring at the two unconscious bodies on the floor.
"Why do I have a feeling….we are the only agency not after you…" Gibbs said as he put his coffee down.
"Pretty much….for now anyways…. they want me dead because I'm the only thing that they can't control" I said as I braced my hands on Tony's desk as I heard Abby gasp…..oh I forgot about my back piece tattoo…. I had two wings one black one white with broke ruffled feathers that were stained with blood and above them was in bleeding font sin.
"That is the most epic tattoo I have ever seen…" Abby said before looking away as Ducky started taking out the bullets. Once all the bullets were out I moved cracking my back before groaning.
"Damn fucking…" I stopped rubbing my face as I felt hands on my sides.
I moved my hands from my face staring at Abby….I could see my eye color had changed to a forest green.
"Your eye color changes a lot…." She whispered and I just smiled that's when it hit me.
I reached into my pocket taking out the black chained medallion that Ducky has on his neck putting it on Abby.
"There….now I know you shall always be safe..." I smiled before hearing someone cough.
I looked around and saw how everyone was and saw Ducky smiling. I chuckled running my hands through my hair before grunting turning so my back faced everyone I let the doctor bandage me up.
"I put everyone endanger by coming back here…but I needed to know I had allies…because they will try and turn the world against me." I speak staring at the floor as I crossed my arms.
"What do you mean?" Gibbs asked as his facial features harden into a grim line.
I looked up to him a grim smile on my face "I won't be a puppet so now they will make me at any cost…even when the enemy is getting closer" I said as I grabbed my jacket putting it on staring at my stained useless shirt.
"Well I have saved these two lives even though I in my opinion rather them be dead….but I assume we shall be interrogating them when they come to consciousness" Ducky said as he took off his gloves looking at everyone.
"As Mossod I shall be the one interrogating them…it would put the fear of myself in their hearts." Ziva spoke up her eyes fixated on me as she spoke which only made me smirk.
That's when I remembered I went over to the male who I brutalized his crotch grabbing Ducky's glove I wrapped it around the blade before moving over to Tony's desk searching into his backpack I took out his sandwich bag dropping his sandwich onto a napkin before placing the knife into the bag. I then went over to Abby and placed it in her hands
"I'm sure you can find some evidence or an identity off this knife" I spoke smiling at the female.
"You sure bet I can!" Abby then with her new founded evidence left to the elevator until I stopped her.
"I do not trust her alone in her lab Jethro….especially unarmed…she should have someone down there..." I spoke staring at my bandaged hand flexing it.
"You're right. I'll be right back to assign two officers assigned to her" Gibbs spoke before leaving to do so.
"Well….I need to be heading back downstairs….if you all excuse me" Ducky excused himself before leaving as well.
"Well…guess I have to wait until those two officers come…" Abby says giving me a glare but I knew she was thanking me in her body language.
"Indeed…I wish not for anyone to be hurt..." I said before my body tensed as my back stung….terribly…I felt like I was on fire….damn it why must it be now. I clenched my fangs closing my eyes as I gripping onto my jacket sleeves digging my nails into it.
"Woah….are you ok?" I heard Tony say but I kept my eyes close breathing through my nose.
"Yes…I'm fine…" I spoke through clenched teeth…waiting for it to subside until I heard a cellphone go off.
It was mine….and it was playing the theme for phantom of the opera….that I had placed as Dr. Mallards.
Picking it up I pressed speaker phone then the call button
"Yes…what's the matter Ducky..?" I speak my body burning again as he spoke.
"I…need you down here deary…quickly…come as fast as you can…" His voice was shaken…and there was worry and hurt laced in it.
Tossing the phone at McGee I ran to the stairs jumping off the railing falling to the floor and sprinting off in the direction of the autopsy room growling.
Squad room
"Ducky…are you alright what's wrong..?" Tony asked as the phone was still on.
"I…I have to go later we shall speak…." Ducky ended the call.
"….maybe we should head down to the autopsy room…" McGee spoke as he stared at the phone.
"Ducky could be endanger guys!" Abby exclaimed.
"Right Tony and I will head down Mcgee until we call you do not come down stay with Abby" Ziva spoke grabbing her gun heading to the elevator with Tony right behind her.
Once the Elevator closed Abby turned to McGee.
"I'm worried…and scared McGee…" Abby clung onto McGee as she worried for the safety of her friends.