Callen meets his match.
Rated M
Callen goes undercover to stop a smuggling ring and finds more than he bargained for.
Authors notes. I own nothing except my original characters. They are based off my friends. I will post at the top of a section if it will be a M rated section in case you want to skip that part. Will be set in an AU so I can get rid of the bad stuff.
The story will have the entire team and even some Densi as I can't pass up a chance to write those two.
I love reviews but please no nasty ones. If you don't like the story just don't read it.
The Office of Special Projects was jumping this Monday morning. A case had come up where several cases of weapons had been stolen. These weapons were experimental M16's meant for the front line troops. The fact that they could end up on the streets had the OSP in crisis mode.
Callen was chosen to go undercover to see if he could find a lead to where they were. Most of what they knew was the weapons were taken from a base in Maryland. Rumors were they were transported to LA. There were two major smuggling rings in LA that dealt with weapons that the OSP knew of. Callen was to check out one while Sam was to go undercover in the other one.
So far Sam had found nothing to suggest the Red Devils had any of the weapons. He just hoped Callen was having better luck across town. Sam also didn't like that fact that he wasn't there to watch Callen's back. G had a bad habit of getting into trouble.
Across town.
G Callen had a bad feeling. He stood in the center of a garage surrounded by crates and several heavily armed men, and one woman. She stood off to the side with her arms crossed. What really unnerved Callen was the fact that she kept glancing at him. Her face didn't reveal anything nor did her posture. Callen took in what she was wearing, black boots, skin tight jeans that had several holes, a red tank top under a well-worn blue jean jacket. Her blond hair was down and wavy. From his distance Callen couldn't tell what color her eyes were.
The man Callen figured was the boss was checking the first crate. He pulled out the first weapon and pointed it at Callen. "Very good gun, yes?" he asked in a heavily accented voice. Easter European maybe Callen wasn't really sure. He nodded at the man and he smiled a grin that showed he was missing a few teeth. The man put the gun away and closed the crate.
"We make deal now." The man looked at Callen and started to walk over to a table. "I want one million American dollars."
"For all of the weapons?" asked Callen.
"No for each crate." The man lit up a cigarette and smiled at Callen again. "Good guns worth good money."
Callen looked at the crates. "I will need to speak to my boss first."
"Yes, yes talk to boss, tell him good guns." The man pointed to the woman. "Nika will be your contact, yes." Nika walked closer to stand near the man. "Nika you give him number wait on answer." He then pointed to Callen. "I not wait long."
Callen pulled out his phone and took a few photos as he was acting like he was opening his address book to add Nika's number. The woman Nika stood there looking at Callen as the other men in the room left. Being this close Callen could now see that her eyes were hazel. Callen was brought out of his thoughts when Nika spoke.
"Marcus meant it, he will give you no longer than two days then he will move on to the next buyer." She handed Callen a card. "My number is on here. I suggest you speak to your boss quickly." Callen took the card and looked at it. "You can reach me 24 hours." With that she turned and walked away leaving Callen to watch her as she walked over to the crates of weapons. His eyes wandered down to her very nice ass. He smiled and left the garage stopping to look back once. He was surprised to see the Nika watching him.
Once he was at his car he sent the pictures to Eric. "Eric I need info on the people I just sent you photos of."
"Got them Callen."
"Let Granger know they have the weapons. I'm on my way back now."
OPS
Nell was busy putting the photos up on the big board when she heard Eric swear behind her. "Everything ok Eric." Eric was busy staring at the photo of the woman.
"I need to talk to Granger." Eric nearly ran out of the room. He found Granger talking to Hetty. "I need you up in OPS now."
"Did Callen find the weapons?" asked Hetty.
"Yes he did. He also found something else." Eric led the way up the steps with Granger and Hetty behind him. Nell didn't like the looks on their faces as they stared at the photos.
"How the hell didn't we know about this?" asked Granger.
"I have no idea. I need to go speak with Director Vance. Both Granger and Vance left the room.
"Eric what is going on?"
"That woman I know her. Well I don't know her know her I know of her."
"Ok who is she?"
"I can't say, not until Hetty or Granger tells me I can."
Bullpen
Callen walked in a smile on his face.
"Heard you found the weapons G." said Sam.
"Yes I did." Callen sat at his desk.
Granger walked up to them and dropped a photo on his desk. The photo was the one Callen had taken of Nika. "What did she tell you her name was?"
"Nika."
"What did she say to you?" That Marcus the guy that is running the operation wants an answer before two days. One million each crate."
"Did she say anything else?"
"No she gave me this card with her number on it. Said I could reach her 24 hours a day."
Granger nodded and walked away. Kensi looked over at Deeks then back at Callen. "Ok that was weird." Said Deeks.
"She's pretty." Said Kensi picking up the photo. Callen took the photo back and stared at it.
"Yes she is." Said Callen.
An hour later Granger told the team to meet up at the boat shed, he had someone he wanted them to all meet.
Callen nearly fell over when he saw who was standing there with Granger when the team walked in.
"Everyone I would like you to meet Special Agent Lexi Gibbs."
Callen's eyes went wide.
"Any relation to Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs?" asked Sam.
"He's my brother."
"How long have you been undercover?" asked Callen.
"18 months." Lexi looked straight at Callen.
"You knew who I was in there?"
"Yes I did." Lexi looked at Granger and he nodded at her. "I couldn't say anything. If I had it would have blown my cover and possibly yours."
"How…"
"Did I recognize you?" Lexi smiled. "Abby Sciuto can't stop talking about G Callen and his team. Plus she showed me the pics she took while she was here."
Callen had to smirk at this. He didn't get to respond as Granger took over.
"We need to get these weapons back and put these guys behind bars, yesterday."
"I'll set up a meeting for tomorrow. Let them think the deal is going thru, when you take the garage you'll have to take me in too." Lexi leaned against the table. "Marcus will be armed with a 38. He keeps it in back under his shirt. The others will also be armed with semi auto rifles. And believe me they will count the money."
Granger handed Lexi an ear wig. "You'll be wired so we can hear everything that's going on."
"I'll position myself on the left side of the garage and try and stay out of the way. If I have to take any shots I'll shoot wide."
The rest of the plan was decided on and Lexi left to leave. She had gotten as far as her car before Callen caught up to her.
"So Abby talks about me?"
"Abby talks about all of you." Lexi smirked at Callen. "Well mostly about all the cool toys you guys have, and Eric."
"18 months is a long time to be under."
"Yes it is. Marcus started working out of DC that's where I got on his crew. It's taken me this long to gain his trust. He never let me in on a deal before."
"Be careful tomorrow." Said Callen turning to leave. Once again he stopped and looked back. This time Lexi wasn't watching.
The next day Callen found himself in the same garage, two duffle bags of cash in his hands. Sam stood behind him arms crossed looking like paid mussel. Marcus walked in from the back room clasping his hands in front of himself a huge smile on his face. "Mr. Hampton good to see you again, you bring money I see."
"Yes the agreed upon price." Callen put the bags down and stepped back. He took a quick glance around the garage. Lexi was up against the wall leaning against it looking board. No one really seemed to be paying attention to her. Callen also noticed the car that was between her and the others.
Marcus opened each bag and checked the contents. "Yes good, guns yours now." He motioned for his men to load them into the van that was waiting outside the door to the garage. Once the guns were loaded all hell broke out. Deeks and Kensi came around the van yelling out Federal Agents. Marcus pulled out his gun and started shooting. The other three men took cover and started shooting as well. Callen scrambled to get to the car for cover. He made it to the wall and dropped just as a spray of bullets hit where his head was moments before.
Callen looked to his left and saw Lexi flat on the ground her gun in her hand. She looked at Callen and her eyes grew wide. Before he knew what was going on she raised the gun and fired. One of Marcus's men was standing over him dropped to the ground. A moment later Callen felt Sam lift him off the ground and push him against the car. Kensi was in a similar position with Lexi. Marcus was across the room being cuffed by Deeks. Marcus was pissed to say the least. He swore and yelled at everyone. Lexi kept her head down and gave the impression she was going to give Kensi a fight.
The three of them were soon in a SUV and being taken to the boat shed. Once there they were separated, Marcus was led into a separate room and Callen and Lexi were uncuffed. Callen rubbed at his wrists. "Good job today." Callen smiled at Lexi. "And thank you for saving my life."
"You're welcome."
"Agent Gibbs a word please." Said Granger. Lexi turned and noticed that Hetty was also standing there.
"Assistant Director what can I do for you?"
"You can sign this paper." Said Hetty holding out a folder. Lexi took it and seemed shocked with the paper within.
"Ok is this for real?"
"If you want it to be." Said Hetty.
"What is it?" said Callen coming to look at the paper too. Lexi looked at Callen.
"It's papers to join your team." Lexi looked up at Callen then back at Hetty and Granger.
"The choice is yours Agent Gibbs. Joining the Office of Special Projects would mean no more undercover operations without back up." Said Granger.
Lexi looked back at the paper and nodded. "Does anyone have a pen?" Hetty smiled and handed her one.
Once the papers were signed Lexi handed them over. "Now I just have to figure out what I'm going to tell my brother. He kind of expected me to come back to DC after this assignment was over."
"I'm sure he'll understand." Said Hetty. "Mr. Callen I expect you to show Miss Gibbs around the mission and help her get settled." Callen smiled and assured Hetty he would do just this.
Callen couldn't wipe the smile off his face the rest of the day.
To be continued.