Prologue

Hey Guys...This is my new story! It is #2 in the Team Gibbs series and continues from where A New Chapter left off. I know the prologue is short but it is really introducing it!

Disclaimer: I sadly, do not own NCIS. Only character I own in this is Madison Todd!

Previously

"What happens now?" Maddie asks. Jenny takes a while before answering, carefully picking the right words. "I will not punish you for what you did...I would have done the same if I were in your position. But, I was looking over your folders, and I see you have no home. So, for now, you will be staying with me, where I can keep an eye on you, and make sure you dont try to finish what you started." Maddie nods, more tears appearing, this time of happiness. She stands to leave. "Sit, Maddie." The director orders. "I have another thing to offer you...I realize you have finished school and are currently looking for work...I have cleared it with SecNav, and I know it isnt under the best conditions, but...I am offering you a job with Gibbs, in his team."

Madison Todd couldnt keep the smile off her face as she followed the director down the stairs and towards the bullpen, where McGee and Ziva were sitting, having been warned about their arrival. No one knew where the others were, but they were taking no chances and would wait for them to return before Jenny Shepard broke the news. No longer were Maddie's eyes wet from tears...the news that she might be able to start again had enlightened her, made her feel some sort of emotion, close to happiness. Upon arrival at the edge of the bullpen, Ziva opened her arms and enveloped Maddie in a hug, whispering words of comfort into her hair.

"Shalom Jenny," Ziva greeted her old friend in her native language.

"Ziva," The director replied with a nod of her head.

"Is it true..." This time, McGee, or probie, as Tony called him, spoke to both Jenny and Maddie.

"Is what true, McGee?" Gibbs voice questioned as he rounded the corner, his regular cup of coffee in his hand. Tony was not far behind and as both entered the bullpen and saw Maddie and Jenny, they stopped in their tracks.

"Jen?" Gibbs questioned, almost worried about where it was going.

"Jethro," Jenny Shepard replied. "He was asking whether or not what I had let out was true." She said this with a smirk on her face, knowing that him not knowing would annoy him intensivly. In reply, Special Agent Gibbs just stares at her, waiting for her to break and tell him. The Director of NCIS smiles and gives him the answer he has been waiting for. "I asked Maddie to join your team."

Gibbs was shocked, he couldnt have Maddie on his team. How could Jenny think like this? He had always loved her...but he didnt think she would do this! Maddie reminded him so much of what Kelly would have been like, had she lived past the age of eight...he didnt want her risking her life on the field! "No! Jenny, she will not join my team!" He didnt care how much he had to hurt Madison to get his way.

"Jethro! She is, and there is nothing-"

"Yeh there is Jen. It is my team, and I dont want her on it!"

"Stop!" Maddie's voice rung out among the floor, causing both Jenny and Gibbs to stop their arguing and turn to her. She had fresh tears on her face, and her bag and items were in her hands already. She turns to Director Shepard first. "If Gibbs wants me to leave I will...it is his team, and I will not be one to disrupt their family." Turning to Gibbs, she continues. "I am sorry for whatever I did...thankyou for helping me and bringing my family peace." With those words she turns, stopping once at Ziva to hug her tightly, and once at Tony to say goodbye. Timothy McGee watches her head towards the elevator, understanding written across his face.

"Bye, Maddie!" He calls out finally, catching her as she reaches the elevator doors. She turns, and in recognition, replies, "Goodbye, Tim." Her hand reaches the button the would bring the lift up to their floor. The only warning they have is a shout from Ziva, who recognized the signs. "Bomb!"

Then everything went from a sharp red, to a deep black.

Well, thats the prologue! Exciting? I would love to hear your feedback! Please review!

xx Agent-David101