Title: Improbable Bonding

Author: Wereleopard58

Fandom: Hawaii Five- 50 (2010)/NCIS (possibly others to be added)

Pairing: Tibbs, McDanno SLASH

Rating: FRAO (Adult)

Warning: Slash, shapeshifting between humans and dragons.

Summary: This is based on Jilly James' Emergence world', written with permission from the author, but is not part of her stories. I have linked her story to this one.

Steve goes to Hawaii and finds his Omega, but things can never run smoothly in the life of a dragon who just wants to mate and bond. He is lucky that he receives help from Alpha dragon Leroy Jethro Gibbs, and his Omega Anthony DiNozzo Jr. What is it with military or ex-military dragons falling for mouthy omegas? SLASH McDanno Tibbs.

Notes:

Inspired by Emergence by Jilly James (Jilly).

Disclaimer: I do not own or did not create any characters from Hawaii Five-0 (2010), NCIS, or Jilly James' 'Emergence' World.

I would like to thank Marlislash for reading it and creating the banner, which is amazing. Holly I appreciate the beta'ing and the suggestions, any other mistakes are mine as I have added more to it. Suzanne I want to also thank you for reading it. You all gave me more confidence in it. You can find me on Facebook and Twitter under wereleopard58. I also have a Tibbs group on Facebook.

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Steve sat on a large military plane headed to South Korea; Freddie was asleep by his side. He easily maintained his balance in the pitching aircraft; he had mastered the turbulence long ago and managed to look as though he was relaxing in first class accommodations. It was a good thing he didn't get travel sick. He'd seen new recruits throw up in one of these - not a good thing.

Steve was glad that they were back on the trail of Anton Hesse, but that was not what was on his mind. He had been called into a meeting of certain dragon military officers and Council representatives. It was to do with new names for dragons: Omegas or Wyverns as they were now called, and he was, in fact, as an Alpha, now called a Drake. He had met Anthony DiNozzo Jr, a white Wyvern. It took Steve a little while to get his head around the fact that one existed. Tony slowly walked past them, looking at each Alpha/Drake carefully. He was told that he hadn't met his mate yet. Steve was confused until they explained that sometimes Alphas and Omegas could connect before the gathering. He had thought that it might have been Catherine.

They always had a good time when they met up, and he had started to think she was it. Something had always held him back from mating with her, and he could never understand why. Now, it was clear, they weren't meant to be. It would be time to end things with her.

Steve didn't want to suddenly break up with her because he had finally met the person he was supposed to be with. It would be unfair to her; once they split up she could go and find the person she was intended for. He would do that straight after this mission. The sooner, the better, what could happen between now and then? He hadn't met his mate yet, so the likelihood of him meeting them soon was very improbable.

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He stared at the file on the table in front of him. Steve knew that he should be concentrating on finding Victor Hesse before he found a way off the island. That terrorist would pay for the murder of his father. Instead of his laser focus being on that, it was on a short, muscular, blonde haired, blue-eyed detective. If only he were a dragon. He wanted to see him again, and that was when it hit him. The conversation with Tony DiNozzo, how they would be all you could think about, how you would wish they were a dragon like you.

'Fuck.' Steve dropped his head to the table. His face resting on the file he had been trying to study. Detective Danny Williams was his mate, the man he was supposed to bond with. He knew nothing about this guy, and their first meeting hadn't gotten off to a great start. 'I stole his case.' His head shot up as he remembered all the things that he had planned to do before finding the one he was supposed to be with. 'What the hell am I going to tell Catherine?'

She hadn't stopped pushing for them to mate. He didn't think that she had given the new information about the bonding ritual. Steve hoped that she would understand it wasn't something he could control. Danny was the one he was supposed to bond with, how did he tell them both that? He needed to get to know the other man better; there was only one way he could think of. Steve would ask for the detective's help on this case.

Steve felt a little better; he had a plan. It would work out, and he and Danny could bond. He really did need help on this case, especially a detective. He would apologise for taking the case and explain why. He then would ask if Danny would help him. What could go wrong?

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Steve had to make sure he and Danny spent time together. It would help strengthen their future relationship. 'Your captain said you transferred in from New Jersey six months ago, so your eye's still fresh.'

'You know, I appreciate it, but my psych eval's not for six weeks.' Danny replied sarcastically. The last thing he needed was Captain America telling him how to do his job.

'Fold-out bed, no ring on your finger. You obviously moved here to be close to your daughter, which means in between visits, all you got is your job, and you take pride in it. That's what I'm looking for.' Steve forced away the wince.

'Yeah, but you know what? Its guys like you who think you know how to do everything better; and that only makes my job harder.' All he wanted to do was punch McGarrett, if he said anything else about his life or his daughter he wouldn't be responsible for his actions.

'You got no choice, Detective. Governor gave me jurisdiction–I'm making you my partner. We're gonna get along great.' As soon as he turned away the smile fell away, what a great way to get close to your intended. It looked like he should change his moniker, because Smoothdog he wasn't.

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Danny turned and looked at Steve. 'I see you're an Alpha?' He tried to get a closer look at his alpha scales, originally he thought they were black, but there was a hint of red.

'Yeah, I'm an Alpha. So, have you ever wished you were a dragon?' He winced as Danny threw him a calculating look. He had never been very good at being subtle.

'Me, no, never. I don't mind dragons, know quite a few of them, but it's just not me. I've been lucky all my blood tests have come back clear. I'm not even a latent.'

'Why don't you want to be one?' Steve tried to sound casual.

'I love my daughter and my work. I don't need anything else in my life that could take up time.'

'Danny, yes The Wing is very important, but not at the expense of your daughter.'

Danny turned and gave him a funny look. 'Well, it doesn't really matter as I'm never going to be one.'

Steve felt sick to the stomach, there was something inside of him that wanted to reach out and show him how good it was to be a dragon. How good they could be together, but it didn't matter. He didn't want to be one, even though Danny was a Wyvern. How was he going to bring this up? Didn't Danny feel the connection between them? What if it wasn't Danny and just wishful thinking on Steve's part? What a mess. He didn't have time to think about it now; they still had to find Victor. Steve would look into it when things had settled down, and everything became a little quieter for the task force. He would be able to contact Tony, and hopefully he could visit. This then could be a way for him to find out for sure before bringing it up with Danny. He liked that plan.

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'Chin.' Steve walked over to him; they were both early, and this would give him the perfect opportunity to get his help.

''What is it, Steve?'

'I need you to do me a favour; without asking why. I'll tell you as soon as I can. I'm unable to tell you now.'

Chin just stood and watched him for a moment. He had guessed that unable meant not allowed. 'What do you need me to do?'

'Whenever I, or any other Alpha is in dragon form keep Danny away. Don't let him within touching distance.'

'What, why…?' Chin shook his head as soon as he realised what he'd just said. This was obviously dragon business, and he would do what was asked of him. He just hoped that he would get an explanation at some point in the future. 'Okay, I will do whatever I can to keep our little haole away from any Alphas.'

'Thanks, Chin, I just now have to tell Danny this.' Steve's face scrunched up as he thought of his partner's reaction.

'Good luck with that, you're going to need it.' Chin couldn't help but laugh at Steve's glare. It was clear that he didn't find it amusing.

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Danny looked up as Steve walked into his office with a worried look on his face. 'What have you done?'

Steve looked at him guiltily; it wasn't what he had done, but what he was about to do. 'Nothing, I just need to tell you something. I can't explain everything…' He glared as Danny snorted. 'You can't touch me when I am in dragon form.' He blurted out.

'Why would I want to?' Danny paused for a moment,' and even if I did, why can't I?'

'Danny I told you I can't explain at the moment. You can't touch any Alpha, please promise me.' Steve begged.

'Steve.' He could see that there was a real concern and worry. 'You will explain this to me one day soon I hope?'

'I will.' He was going to contact the Council and hopefully someone would be sent. That person would then be able to explain the whole thing to Danny.

'Okay, I promise to stay away from you and other Alphas, only when in dragon form. Otherwise, we might have a problem being partners and all?'

'Yes, Danny just in dragon form.'

'Steve.' A feminine voice called out. Why would Steve want this man to stay away from him in dragon form? She didn't like the way the two men had looked at each other; she had to interrupt them. This jealousy would go once they mated and bonded. They would be so happy together and make a great team. When she started to work here they would have to get rid of this blond man, but apart from that everything would remain the same here. Well, for now.

'Catherine.' This was the last thing he wanted; with so much happening he hadn't managed to tell her they could no longer see each other.

TBC