Hey readers! This is the first chapter of The Unknown. If you like it, please comment, review, or pm me! I won't write any more unless I get feedback. Enjoy!
It was a normal day at work. Ziva reloading her gun, McGee typing away at his computer, and Gibbs sipping at the always present cup of coffee in his hand. Tony DiNozzo walked in to the NCIS headquarters eating a doughnut. He glanced over at his co-workers. "Ziva, McGeek," he greeted with a smirk. He winced as he felt the familiar pain of a Gibbs-slap. "Boss," he added. Gibbs smirked and turned to his three agents. "We have a report of a missing navy commander, Charlotte Stark. Ziva, DiNozzo, go to her apartment and check things out. McGee, check her phone records." The three agents immediately got to work. The moment they were out of hearing distance, Ziva smiled and stated, "I drive." The two soon arrived at a small apartment complex. Tony got out of the car and knocked on the door of apartment D6. "NCIS, open up!" he called loudly. The two waited for a moment before Ziva acquired a confused look on her face. "Did you hear that?" she asked. Tony shook his head and nodded to the door. Ziva promptly kicked it open, her gun at the ready. "Clear." There was a muffled cry coming from a closet in the back of the apartment. Ziva held up her gun and slowly walked to the closet. She quickly whipped open the door to find a young girl, maybe around the age of four. She had light brown hair and striking blue eyes. Tony took a step back, absolutely shocked. He had seemed off all day, not making his usual sarcastic comments. Ziva got down on her knees and smiled at the young girl. "Hello," she said softly. Tony looked on, astonished. He had never seen Ziva act so sweet and soft before. The small girl was obviously terrified, and Ziva had the natural instinct to comfort her. "What's your name?" she asked. The small girl shied away. Ziva watched as her gaze turned to Tony. She walked past Ziva and tugged on DiNozzo's pants leg. He looked confused, but he kneeled down anyways. "Hey there. I'm Special Agent Di- I mean, I'm DiNozzo." She wrapped her arms around him and hugged him tightly. "Marli," she whispered. "Marli? Is that your name?" Tony asked. She nodded and put her hand on his cheek. Suddenly, a scratching noise came from the kitchen. "Lucky!" Marli suddenly cried. Ziva walked to the sound and opened a metal cage. A large golden retriever shot out, straight to Marli. DiNozzo laughed and set the small girl down to play with the dog. "Let's get back to Gibbs," Ziva suggested. "Right. You take Marli, I'll get the dog." Ziva picked up the small girl who immediately began to sniffle. "Dino!" she called. Tony laughed and took her back in to his arms. Ziva smirked and watched the exchange. "I'll get the dog," she assured him.