Authors Note: I am back with a slight change of plans. While I struggle moving Before the Storm and the original sequel along, I had the idea to do this story. This Fanfic is set during the six month time-jump from when the family head back to the island from the farm and before the cliffhanger at the end of Return to Tracy Island, which will be the start of the following installment. The reason this is called Back in Action is because this fic will show a bit more action then first fic. More Rescues, more cases, more drama.

Enjoy the new update. Please read and review, it will help me improve my writing.


Chapter 1: New Orleans Calling


Don would be stood on a balcony overlooking the south of the island. He would smile as he holds his bottle of cider in one hand while leaning on the railing. Scott would walk next to him with a bottle of beer. Don would look to his older brother.

"Still taken by the view each night aren't you Donnie" Scott would say smirking

"Always will be, standing out here, seeing the scenery, the peace. It reminds me that with everything we do, we always have a safe haven"

"That we do little brother, that we do."

They would tap their bottles together before taking a sip each. After a brief silence, Don's phone would start to ring in his pocket. "And the peace is broken" Don would say smirking as he pulls out his phone. Answering it he would put it to his ear. "Director Vance what can I do for you?"

Scott would raise an eyebrow looking at Don. "Yes sir, I will head over in the morning" Don would put his phone away as Scott goes to speak.

"They need your hand with a case?"

"Kinda, there has been a bit of a backlash after the Anarchist take down"

"But that happened 3 months ago"

"Yeah but someone has started stirring the pot and causing NCIS problems" Both of that com watches would beep. Both would open the channel.

"Boys you are needed in the living room" Jeff would say over the watches.

"FAB Dad, on our way" Scott would say as the two head down towards the living room.


After sitting in the lounge with the rest of their brothers, Jeff would turn on the tv to show news footage of a hooded person, with a mask over their face, speaking in front of a picture of LA, the voice of the person speaking would be modulated to sound different.

"NCIS have arrested and incarcerated innocent people. All because they had an idea there was a group called the anarchists working to take over the world. People of LA this happened in OUR city. We need to rise up and protest this injustice!" the video would stop as the female anchor would speak.

"Whoever is behind this took over every broadcasting signal in the city. NCIS have yet to respond to this." Don would turn off the tv looking worried.

"I will run voice recognition to see if we can get a match" John would state as he goes to stand up.

"It won't work, whoever is behind the mask, was using a voice modulator" Don would say

"Are you certain?" Jeff would ask looking to Don.

"Very, there was a little interference in between sentences where they were breathing, sounded a lot deeper than it should have"

"Damn it" John would say "What do we do now?"

"Carry on as normal, respond to rescues. I've been called to LA to help deal with the situation; however I didn't know it was this bad"

"You sure it's a good idea for you to get involved?" Alan would ask looking to Don.

"I know the evidence inside and out"

"But whoever this is might look deeper into this, find out about Izzy, and make it sound like you are biased due to her death" Scott would say

"Then I will deal with that as well" Don would say looking at his family "Listen, I know I told Vance I would head over tomorrow, however I'm going to go now, before the situation gets worse"

"Understood Son, just be careful out there"

"Always" Don would say smiling before heading towards the office.

After getting into his jumpsuit and docking into the controls of Six, Don would head over to LA. Placing six on autopilot to NCIS while cloaked, he would dial Vance, Pride, Gibbs and Hetty.

"Don I thought you weren't coming until tomorrow?" Vance would say looking at Don.

"We saw the video on the news Leon, I decided to head over before the situation gets any worse"

"Good Idea" Gibbs would say "We are about to head over ourselves to help"

"Same here kid" Pride would say

"I will make it easier for you both; I will head to New Orleans first and then head to DC to get the teams, the sooner we are all together in LA, the better"

"Very well, I will see you three and the others later" Hetty would say as Don sits down at the console changing the course of Six to New Orleans. Jeff would soon appear on the screen after Don presses a few buttons on the console.

"What can I do for you son?"

"Just checking in, my ETA has been altered"

"How?"

"Picking up Pride, Gibbs and their teams before heading over to LA"

"All hands on deck?"

"We are all involved. I will contact Colonel Casey shortly as well as MI6 Director Lance"

"Good idea, anything you need us to do?"

"Be ready to move in case things go south. If an incident happens and civilians get trapped we will need International Rescue. I've got the Firefly and Bulldozer in the pod on Six, get the mole, Thunderbird 4 and anything else you think we might need on Two"

"FAB Son, we will be ready"


Don would land his Thunderbird on the roof of the New Orleans base. Leaving the ship cloaked, he would exit the bird and enter through the roof entrance. Walking down the stairs he would smile as he hears the team discussing something while waiting.

"Hey dad?" Laurel would ask walking out of the kitchen, "How long are you going to be in LA for?"

"As long as it takes sweetheart" Pride would say hugging her "Unlike Don to be late"

"Yeah, that hasn't happened yet Dwayne" Don would say smirking from the stairs.

"Good to see you kid, how ya holding up?"

"I'm doing good" Don would say before Laurel hugs him "Missed you too Laurel. How's Louisiana?"

"Good, already chose a major in Music" Laurel would reply. Don would smirk looking at Pride.

"Takes after her father" Don would reply before turning to the others.

"Like you take after your mother with your music" Pride would say making Don smile again. "Say, we don't need to leave just yet, you are earlier than planned and if need be we can use the new feature in Six to get to DC faster and then to LA. So how about you two do what you do best?"

"Dad we can't" Laurel would say

"Come on, you know you both want to" Merri would say smirking

"We really don't have a choice do we?" Don would say as the others shake their head. "Laurel?"

"Fine" She would say smiling. She would lean in to whisper in Don's ear. Don would grin as she pulls away before giving her a single nod.

Don would sit down selecting a song on his phone. Shortly after the tune would start playing, Laurel would begin singing (Laurel – Bold, Don – Italics, Both – Bold & Italics)

"Picture perfect memories scattered all around the floor
Reachin' for the phone 'cause I can't fight it anymore
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind
For me it happens all the time"

"It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now
Said I wouldn't call but I lost all control and I need you now
And I don't know how I can do without
I just need you now"

While singing Laurel would step slightly closer to Don. Don would stand up as he joins in while singing.

"Another shot of whiskey can't stop looking at the door
Wishing you'd come sweeping in the way you did before
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind
For me it happens all the time"

Don and Laurel would circle each other while Don sings

"It's a quarter after one, I'm a little drunk and I need you now
Said I wouldn't call but I lost all control and I need you now
And I don't know how I can do without
I just need you now"

They would stand face to face with their noses inches apart.

"Whoa whoa
Guess I'd rather hurt than feel nothin' at all"

They would break apart from each other as they continue.

"It's a quarter after one I'm all alone and I need you now
And I said I wouldn't call
But I'm a little drunk and I need you now

And I don't know how I can do without
I just need you now"

They would circle each other again getting closer each step.

"I just need you now
Ooh, baby, I need you now"

Once again the two would be standing close with their noses inches apart, they would be looking in each other's eyes, not breaking their gazes. As the music stops they would break away as the others clap. Don would hug Laurel before turning to the others.

"That was amazing" Sonja would say as the two re-join the group.

"Right we need to get going" LaSalle would say looking at the time "Gibbs will kill us if we are later then we said"

"He wouldn't kill us" Don would state "He would just slap the back of my head really hard as I was the one in charge of keeping on time"

"Well, I wouldn't want to be the reason for you to get Gibbs' slapped" Laurel would say hugging Don "It was really good to see you"

Don would return the hug smiling "It was good to see you to Laurel, I promise not to leave it so long next time.

"I will hold you to that Don"

"I know you will, stay safe"

Pride would pull Laurel into a hug "Let me know as soon as you get home ok?"

"Will do dad. Good luck out there"

"Thanks kiddo. I will see you in a few days"


After grabbing their stuff, Don, Pride, Merri, LaSalle and Sonja would head into Thunderbird Six. Don would allow the team to relax in the area designed to hold those they rescue while he heads to the controls. LaSalle would strap in next to Don as Six takes off towards DC.

"Penny for your thoughts Chris?"

"You and Laurel seemed pretty close back there"

"What do you mean?" Don would look away from LaSalle to the readings to his left

"Come on, the fact you two kept getting closer together. The end when you were face to face you held eye contact for a while."

Don would still look away from LaSalle as his cheeks turn red.

"I know you are still in love with Izzy and you will never forget her or lose your love for her. But I can see you have feelings for Laurel" Chris would say, Don would look at him surprised

"I saw it to kid" Pride would state standing in the hatch to the controls. Don would turn around slightly, putting six on auto as he did.

"Pride I"

"Don't deny it Don; I saw the same thing in Laurel as she looked at you. I know you are still getting over Izzy, Laurel knows that too and will wait for when you are ready, she won't push you, I won't push you"

"I will give you two some space" LaSalle would say heading towards the compartment where the others were sat.

"Ok yes I might have feelings for Laurel; I am unsure at the moment how far they go. But even if I love her, I can't let her get too close to me"

"Why is that?"

"Look at what happened to Izzy, to Emma. I don't want that to happen to anyone else, anyone I love dies"

"Don, what happened to Izzy and Emma are not on you. I know you will not let anything happen to Laurel if you start dating. I know you will protect her no matter what Don. Just know that I will be behind your decision one hundred percent, just take your time and let yourself get over Izzy first."

"Thank you Pride. No matter what I will always protect Laurel, you know that"

"I know kid, now let's get to Gibbs before he has a meltdown" Pride would state as Don straps back into his seat, Pride would take the remaining seat at the controls.