I had to write a story for all the Missing Pieces in the Premiere, so this is it. There will be several chapters. Hope you enjoy!!

Bad Dreams

They walked down the hallway, Tony and McGee supporting Ziva, who could barely hold any of the little weight she had left, between them, and Gibbs leading the way. Ziva's knees buckled and she fell. Tony caught her before she hit the ground, and to Ziva's chagrin, picked her up with McGee's help and carried her all the way outside of the dark building into the desert heat. They headed to the medevac plane and all climbed inside. Gibbs shut the door and they took off immediately.

Four medical technicians rushed over to Ziva, laying her on the floor of the plane while a fifth checked over the three men. As soon as he could get away, Tony went to Ziva's side. She was only half awake, her eyelids fluttering.

"She needs fluids now," One of the MT's said, "get her some water."

A water bottle was brought over quickly. Tony took it from the man, unscrewed the cap, and brought it to Ziva's dry and cracked lips. He let a few drops dribble into her mouth. Her eyes fluttered open and she attempted to sit up, grabbing at the water. The MT's pushed her back down as Tony helped her to drink from the bottle. It was empty within a minute.

"We need to inspect her injuries," an MT said.

Tony nodded toward the other side of the plane where Gibbs and McGee sat solemnly, "I'll wait over there."

"Don't," Ziva caught his hand as he turned to leave.

"Ziva, you don't want me to see you-"

"I have no dignity left, Tony. Not after-- I do not mind. Please don't leave me."

Tony nodded. He sat down next to her and held her hand as the MT's undressed her to her underwear.

Tony gasped. He had to turn away.

"Please," Ziva's voice was painfully desperate.

Tony forced himself to look at her, wincing at the extent of her injuries. He moved his gaze to her eyes as the MT's began to clean and bandage her wounds.

He didn't recognize her eyes. There was no fire left in the depths of those brown orbs. She was broken. He could see the hurt and the fear which were so foreign to her features.

It scared him. If Ziva, the strong and powerful Mossad ninja could be broken, what was to become of the rest of them?

That's all for now!! Please review with tips, critiques, praise, etc!! :)