A/N: I realize this is also short, but it gets longer later, I promise. Chapter 2 is much bigger already. Please read and let me know what you think, and hopefully Chapter 2 will be up soon! If not tonight, then probably by tomorrow.
Chapter 1: The Trouble Begins
When Gibbs stormed into the bullpen 10 minutes late and without his usual coffee, his team knew they were in for a rough day. Sure enough, he didn't even sit down at his desk. Instead, he stopped in the middle of the room and barked out his orders. "Grab your gear. Dead Marine. Don't stand there gawking. Move!"
The effect he had was instantaneous. Tony shot up and scrambled over to his boss, snagging his backpack on the way. McGee attempted to do the same, but he missed his bag and had to turn back for it. Ziva rose more gracefully than the other two and was gathering her things until Gibbs snapped at her again. "Move it, David!" She jumped and shoved everything into her bag, running after the other three. The piled into the elevator, and Tony ventured a quick question.
"Hey, Boss? Where are we going?"
"Recent building project. Dead Marine, they think," Gibbs answered shortly.
"They think? What, they only think he's dead?" Tony asked, confused.
"No, Tony, they think he is a Zamboni," Ziva snapped sarcastically.
"Wait, now he's an ice cleaning machine?"
It was Ziva's turn to look confused. "No, Tony, he is an undead creature who eats brains."
"Ziva, that's a zombie," McGee told her, fighting a grin.
"No, I am positive that it is a Zamboniā¦"
The elevator doors slid open. "If you clowns are done, we have a case to solve." With that parting shot, Gibbs stalked out of the elevator and toward the vehicle storage. The other three trailed behind him, each one hoping fervently that there would be time to stop for coffee.
A/N: Please review and tell me how to make it better or what you liked! Thanks!
