This is the prologue for the sort-of sequel to my NCIS fanfic "Family." It isn't necessary that you've read that fic , but it doesn't hurt to : )
Anyway , I know the fact this is a crossover with the K Project Anime may put off some people , so I'm posting this prologue to see what reactions I get , and I plan to start the proper story during the summer holidays(next month). Now might be a good time for the disclaimer: I only own THIS PLOT and MY OCs.
So, Enjoy, and please leave feedback .
Tatara isn't here
That's what Anna felt when she woke up that mild December morning. She had no inkling of what was to come, but she could instantly tell that he wasn't in the house. But she wasn't about to panic. She could not let herself panic. Quietly, so as to not wake Miki up, she went to Tatara and Emily's bedroom, and poked her head around the door.
As was expected, the left side of the bed , where Emily had once slept , was. Tatara's side , although messy , wasn't slept on either. Sat on , maybe. She decided to check the fridge. If things were OK , there'd be a note. Once she'd got there , she quickly confirmed that there was indeed a note on the fridge. Outwardly, she relaxed , but on the inside , she was still worried. There was a bad feeling in the pit of her stomach, as if something was going to happen., but she tried to ignore it as she noticed the time-she needed to wake up Miki , or they'd both be late to school. After quickly brushing her teeth , she went into Miki's bright coloured room , and pulled open the curtains to let light stream into the room .The increase in light had the desired effect ,and Miki opened her eyes
"Where's Papa?" The child said sleepily "Why are you waking me up?" sitting up , she pushed her gold-brown fringe out of her eyes unsuccessfully , letting go of the blue teddy bear she had been hugging.
"Tatara's gone to video the sun rising over …by the riverside. He might not be back for breakfast. There's a note on the fridge , if you don't believe me. Nothing to worry about." Hah , I wish! She thought. There seemed to be everything to worry about , she just didn't know what exactly , "everything" was comprised of. She kept her face as neutral as possible though –a task harder since she'd learnt to feel again.
Luckily , Miki didn't notice anything, Instead , she yawned
"Ok then. Will you make me a cheese toasty for breakfast?" She asked as she got out of bed , and slipped her feet into bunny slippers.
"Sure."
"Yay!" Miki pitter-pattered into the bathroom. Anna sighed , and went to get changed.
…
She managed to get Miki to school without too much trouble. Miki had wanted her to plait her hair , which had taken some trouble , as Anna couldn't remember how to plait. But once Miki had said goodbye to the photo of Emily that sat on the mantelpiece, they had left.
Now, alone, Anna took out her mobile , and punched in the number she had memorised earlier. Cursing silently when she heard it go to voicemail, she waited for the beep, and left her message.
…
NCIS Medical Examiner Jimmy Palmer zipped up the body of the Marine who'd actually died of natural causes and sighed. Where the hell was Totsuka? Normally, he would have done this all in half the time had his usually punctual assistant been around. Going to his desk, he went to write up the report when he noticed his mobile phone screen flashing. Odd. I didn't hear it ring.
He pressed the necessary buttons to hear the message on his phone. A young , accented voice came out of the speakers.
"You are Palmer? Mr Jimmy Palmer? This is Anna Kushina , I'm Tatara Totsuka's sister. Anyway , I was wondering , did he decide to come straight to work today? He left a note on the fridge saying he wanted to film the sun rising , but his bed isn't slept in . I am a bit worried, because he hasn't done a thing like this before , not since Emily….you probably know.
I have to go to school , but if you've seen him , could you call back at maybe 12:45 , because that's when lunchtime , I might come over to NCIS after school…..thanks."
At that , the message cut off. Jimmy played it again. Then, Picking up his mobile, he went to the squadroom.
"You guys haven't seen Totsuka , have you?"
"No…why?" Special Agent Connor Cray asked. Jimmy perched on Cray's desk , and held up his phone , attracting the curiosity of Special Agents Murray Waters , Esther Wilson and Lindsay "Lynnie" DiNozzo . They went to gather around, but Lynnie's desk phone began to ring ,
"Listen to this." Jimmy said, playing the message.
Apart from Lynnie taking the call , they were all silent as they listened. When the message ended , Wilson asked:
"But why are you worried? I'm pretty sure Totsuka's always trying random things. He probably got side tracked."
"You ever remember him being late?" Jimmy replied
"Apart from the day his wife died ….." Cray put in.
"You see? Why I'm concerned?"
"Yeah …but give it time…"
At that point , Lynnie put down the phone , and leaned down to grab her backpack , and once she had done so , she straightened and said
"Grab your gear!"
The rest of the team and Jimmy stared at her. She tipped her head towards Jimmy , to indicate her next comment was aimed to him.
"Your suspicions seem to have been confirmed. Dead body found on the rooftop of an apartment overlooking the River Park. "
So , there we have it. The prologue…I'm guessing you know what happened to Tatara. So anyway , if anyone can help me come up with a better title and leave some feedback on this prologue , anything they might like to see in the story etc. then I'll be happy ^^