Alternate Aliyah Chapter 2: Hydrogen
What if Gibbs chose Ziva over Tony in Isreal? Where would their lives be? Who's side would Mcgee and Abby choose? And, most importantly, would there be there be a happy ending? T for infrequent swearing and violent fight scenes. Spoilers for Aliyah and Semper Fidelis.
If you love Ziva do not read this; the story takes Tony's side so there is a lot of Ziva bashing, Also Gibbs is a bit OOC in this story, so there is a bit of Gibbs bashing to...
Disclaimer: I do not own NCIS, or any of its characters, or anything associated it. This story, however, belongs to me.
Location: Bullpen
The moment Tony and Mcgee left Director Vance's office, Gibbs called up to them.
''Agent Mcgee, what's going on?'' asked Gibbs.
Mcgee nodded subtly at Tony so Tony answered ''Agent Mcgee will be accompanying me on a classified op for an indefinite amount of time'' answered Tony
''Classified Mission?'' asked Ziva
''Yes officer David, you know, the kind of op that only the people on it know the details of'' said Tony sarcastically.
''I need to know Agent DiNozzo'' said Gibbs angrily as Mcgee and Tony took off for the elevator. ''NO YOU DON'T'' shouted Tony, again, without turning around.
Ziva looked at Gibbs than at her report. ''Guess you're my temporary SFA'' said Gibbs, still pissed.
Temporary my ass, it'll be permanent if I have anything to do with it, or is it about? Thought Ziva
-Meanwhile-
''Director Vance, what do I do the honour of your call today'' said Abby
''MS Scuito, Supervisionary DiNozzo and Agent McGee are going on a classified mission, they need to use your office for a while, is that all right'' requested Director Vance, although the requesting part was politeness.
''Yes sir'' said Abby.
''I'll send Intel down'' replied Vance.
BEEP! He hung up!? thought Abby
''Hey abs'' said Mcgee. ''Hey'' said Abs, who then hugged him. Tony walked past and entered the office.
''How are you'' said Abby
''Pissed at Gibbs and Ziva for what they did to Tony but-''
''You angry at them to'' Abby cut of Mcgee.
''Yep'' said Mcgee.
BEEP! BEEP! ''Ooh! My machine'' said Abby happily and when off to deal with her machine.
Location: Bullpen
''What the hell Vance!'' said Gibbs angrily.
''Your team is off rotation for the next 2 weeks until I can find replacements for your team'' repeated Director Vance.
''It's damn Agent DiNozzo's fault; he's stealing my team members from me'' shouted Gibbs.
''Agent Gibbs, Supervisionary DiNozzo is involved in an important op, he is new to his team so trust will not be 100% between theme'' retorted Director Vance
''What does this have to do with Agent Mcgee'' Ziva spoke up.
''Agent Mcgee is the agent DiNozzo trusts the most therefore he is going with DiNozzo, end of discussion agents'' said Director Vance, and he thus turned and walked away, a bit pissed off.
''I hate DiNozzo'' said Ziva.
''I'm beginning to agree David'' said Gibbs, and he stormed off toward the elevator. At least Gibbs hates him like me, but then again, it's at least 3 against 2 thought Ziva.
Location: Abby's Office
''I never knew this had a sound proof option'' remarked Mcgee
''Now you can have you op thingmabobby in peace'' said Abby
''Thanks Abby'' said Tony.
As Abby left, Tony saw Gibbs exit the elevator.
He quickly turned to the computer that Mcgee had booted up, and began to look at the evidence the Mcgee had (the Intel from Director Vance.)
''Gibbs 9'o'clock'' whispered Tony to Mcgee.
''TONY I need to speak with you'' shouted Gibbs. Tony didn't need to ignore him; he couldn't hear him anyway. ''AGENT DINOZZO!'' shouted Gibbs.
''Here let me'' said Abby politely, and walked past Gibbs and opened the door an inch. ''Tony'' whispered Abby.
'' Abs'' said Tony. ''Oh agent Gibbs, is there anything you want'' said Tony.
''Cut the crap DiNozzo, I want to speak to Mcgee'' retorted Gibbs.
''No can do I'm afraid Agent Gibbs, Agent Mcgee is needed here'' replied Tony.
''Needed with what'' replied Gibbs, and attempted to get in Abby's office.
Tony stood up and blocked the doorway. ''Classified Gibbs, if Mcgee wants he can talk to you later'' said Tony. Gibbs stared at him for a moment, then stormed out of the Lab and kicked the elevator doors. ''Thank You'' whispered Mcgee. ''Anytime probie'' Tony whispered back.
''You really pissed Gibbs of Tony'' said Abby.
''I know'' sighed Tony
''Well done'' said Abby, and walked back to her computer.
Tony smiled and looked back at his.
''Right probie, let's get to work!'' said Tony eagerly.
''Right so the suspect is Salem Ulman, he runs a terrorist cell in Somalia.'' stated Mcgee. 'How do we know he's here?'' asked Tony. ''He was spotted on a traffic camera in LA'' replied Mcgee. ''He could be targeting the base in LA'' stated Tony. ''Wouldn't that be a bit obvious'' replied Mcgee. ''You're right'' said Tony. ''Hang on, how do we know its Salem's cell who has the bomb?'' asked Tony. ''One of his terrorist buddies was captured in San Diego, he gave up the information.'' Answered Mcgee. ''However, he committed suicide in prison and thus we never got the location of the base he was bombing'' continued Mcgee. ''Right, so we have no real leads at all'' said Tony, a bit exasperated. ''No, we know the bomb is somewhere in the United States, so there is a high chance the bomb will go off in America'' replied Mcgee. ''That means the bomb will go off in America'' repeated Tony. ''Yes'' confirmed Mcgee.
25 minutes later...
''Hang on, Mcgee, what if the bomb isn't being carried by Salem?'' stated Tony. ''Are you thinking what I'm thinking?'' asked Mcgee. ''Is their anyway possible any of Salem's men could have got here without going through airport customs?'' asked Tony. ''The only way is...'' answered Mcgee. 'Yes'' prompted Tony. ''No, but if he took a boat'' said Mcgee, and started typing quickly.
''Oh no'' said Mcgee, 5 minutes later. ''What?'' asked Tony. ''There was a cruise ship heading from South Africa to Texas last week; the first ever of its kind'' answered Mcgee. ''Was he on it'' asked Tony. ''No, but three of his member were'' answered Mcgee 3 minutes later. ''They were stowaways, I can see them n a camera in the Storage container'' continued Mcgee grimly. ''This is bad'' said Tony '' but hang on, did they have the bomb on them?'' asked Tony. ''Yes...'' answered Mcgee sadly.
Location: Bullpen
Gibbs steps out of the elevator, now with a bruised toe. ''What did he say?'' asked Ziva. ''Tony wouldn't even let me ask the question'' replied Gibbs angrily. ''Why the hell not?'' asked Ziva, now livid''. ''He just said they were working'' answered Gibbs as sitting down at his desk. ''Tony working?'' asked Ziva sarcastically. ''I know'' laughed Gibbs. ''So what are we going to do now?'' asked Ziva, now quite calm. ''Paperwork'' answered Gibbs.
35 minutes later Tony and Mcgee walked out the elevator and set off toward Vance's office at a brisk pace, both their faces grim. Ziva noticed and smiled when she saw their nervous faces. Mcgee ignored her; however Tony gave a smile in kind. That pissed her off; Tony could see it in her eyes. ''Lol'' whispered Tony. Mcgee contained a laugh.
Location: Director Vance's Office
''Agents Mcgee and DiNozzo what can I do for you?'' asked Director Vance.
''Salem and 3 of his men are in America, and they've managed to smuggle the Hydrogen bomb into Texas'' answered Mcgee grimly.
''How?'' asked Vance, surprised.
''The bomb was smuggled on one of the ships travelling from South Africa to Texas; there was a camera and they were stowaways '' answered Tony.
''Just as a feared'' replied Vance grimly. ''Do you know which base they are planning to bomb?''.
''All of the leads point to LA but we believe that is a false trail'' replied Tony.
''Okay, we have a serious threat now; are there any of bases that they may be considering bombing?'' asked Director Vance.
''Ours'' replied Mcgee.
''Okay I'll alert the other bases for possible threats, in the meantime you can stand down for now; but both of you must keep investigation possible leads just in case'' replied Vance.
''Sir'' asked Tony surprised.
''We have zero lead so until they make a move we have no alternative but to wait'' said Vance sadly; although in a tone that allowed no argument.
''Yes sir, I understand'' said Tony, and got up to leave, as did Mcgee.
''Tony stay'' said Vance.
''I'll be right back'' said Vance and left with Mcgee.
Location: BullPen
''Agent Gibbs your team is back in rotation'' said Director Vance.
''May I ask why?'' asked Gibbs.
''No'' stated Vance, and left.
''So your back'' whispered Ziva.
''Don't get used to it'' whispered Mcgee back.
''What'' asked Ziva.
''Nothing'' replied Mcgee, and got to work. Ziva walked back to her desk; bewildered and confused.
Mcgee saw this and smiled. I think Tony's running a special ops team; or is on one. If I can get on one I'll be very happy. Sure it'll be dangerous, but the rift between me and the team has grown and besides I could provide brilliant support for a Special Op Team.
Location: Director Vance's Office:
''Tony, 2 of the 3 members of your team have been chosen. Please don't be Ziva Please don't be Ziva...''Who will be my fourth agent?'' asked Tony. ''You get to pick him or her; keep your eyes open. Moment of truth thought Tony. Who are my agents? Asked Tony.
One is Mike Polemen and the other Cassie Yates. From when I got the plague thought Tony. Tony smiled and said: ''Good Team''.
I'd prefer your fourth team member to be skilled with computers but it's up to you. Mcgee; is Vance trying to tell me something... No, but maybe
''Yes sir, I'll give you my decision in 2 days'' replied Tony.
''Thank you Agent DiNozzo'' dismissed Vance.
Location: Bullpen
''Gear up we have a dead marine'' said Gibbs...
When Tony entered the Bullpen Mcgee was just leaving. I'll go visit Abby thought Tony.
Location: Crime scene
''David Witness, Mcgee photos, I'll look for the murder weapon'' ordered Gibbs. The two other agents complied.
When Mcgee made it to the body his blood ran cold. The body was wearing a marine's uniform, but it wasn't a marine; it was Salem Ulman.
''Oh no'' said Mcgee out loud; and dialled Tony's number. ''Mcgee? Asked Ziva. Mcgee ignored her...
Location: Abby's Lab
''Hey Abby'' said Tony, walking into her 'labby' with a Caf-Pow in hand. ''Thanks Tony'' said Abby, and accepted the Caf-Pow with delight
''How are you'' she asked.
''Bored'' said Tony.
''Case standstill'' asked Abby.
''I'm not confirming anything, but is it that obvious?'' asked Tony.
''Yep'' answered Abby with a grin.
''Do you mind if I stay here for a while?'' asked Tony.
''Sure'' answered Abby.
25 minutes later Tony, still in Abby's lab, got a phone call. He checked the ID. Mcgee? He answered.
Mcgee what is it?
This body isn't a marine
What do you mean?
This body is of Salem Ulman
You're kidding Mcgee
No I'm not tony, this is bad.
I know, where are you
Somewhere in Texas I'll send you the details
TEXAS!
Ziva drove
Of course, but I meant that's where the boat-
I know
I'll meet you there
Bye
Bye!
Tony hung up, stepped in Abby's office, and dialled Vance.
Director's Office
Vance, it's me Tony. Just got a call from Agent Mcgee; the body of the marine he's investigating isn't a marine; it's Salem Ulman.
Okay, what do you need?
Permission to go into the field
Permission Granted
I'll keep you posted
Okay Agent DiNozzo
Vance hung up. Tony stepped out of Abby's lab. ''Gotta go Abs''.
''Bye'' replied Abby.
Location: Crime Scene
''Mcgee did you just call To- Agent DiNozzo'' asked Ziva
''Yes'' stated Mcgee, and went to find Gibbs, but Ziva blocked him.
''Why'' asked Ziva, and her voice had a hint of venom and anger in it.
''This case links to our op'' said Mcgee, who bypassed Ziva and walked over to Gibbs.
''Gibbs'' said Mcgee.
''Thought I had you taking photo's'' stated Gibbs, now looking at Mcgee.
''This case involves mine and Tony's op; so he's coming along'' answered Mcgee.
''Fine'' said Gibbs; a little angrily.
30 Minutes later Tony showed his badge to the local LEO's (why they were still there he didn't know) and walked over to Mcgee.
''This is bad isn't it Mcgee'' asked Tony.
''I'm afraid so, when you were on your way I found this note'' said Mcgee.
''Did any of the others see this?'' asked Tony nervously.
''No'' said Mcgee, cleverly hiding his grin.
''Okay let's see it'' said Tony. It read:
Thursday 15th October 2008 (YESTERDAY IN THE STORY)
The plan is in motion, and they hydrogen bomb is ready. However we need to change targets, DC has upped its security, let's go to Italy, we can bomb Naples...
''This is Serious'' said Tony ''we need to call Vance''.
The lead Local LEO heard this; he was one of Salem's men...
''There is nothing you can do'' he shouted, and pulled an assault rifle. Mcgee saw the glint of the weapon; as did Tony.
''Shooter!'' shouted Mcgee and he pulled his weapon; as did Tony. Before Ziva or Gibbs could react the LEO put two rounds in Tony's stomach...