Into the Fold Chapter 1

Tony DiNozzo stewed as he watched his boss, Leroy Jethro Gibbs, prepare to meet with Harper Dearing. Gibbs was going off, yet again, without backup into an extremely dangerous situation. It was bad enough Dearing tried to kill them all by bombing the NCIS office building but now he was expecting a one on one with Gibbs and frankly Tony was sacred for his boss. He knew Gibbs was highly capable but Tony always felt nervous unless he was watching Gibbs six.

Tony sat at his desk and observed Gibbs packing his backpack as McGee searched for Dearing's location. Tony was pissed but no one would know it by just looking at him. Surprisingly, it was Ziva who blew her cool at Gibbs plan to go alone.

"Do not give it to him McGee-he is being a stubborn fool." She demanded

Gibbs shot her the "Gibbs glare".

"Ok, but you're definitely being stubborn!" she backed down just a bit.

"McGee!" Gibbs commanded holding out his hand

McGee walked to Gibbs desk carrying the information. He handed Gibbs the paper and said:

"Here's the address-you sure you don't want company?"

"Yeah" Gibbs replied

"Vance knows?" McGee inquired

"Yeah, he knows every bit of it." Gibbs responded

"This is infuriating, Gibbs!" Ziva added angrily

"Ziva is upset" Tony observed candidly

As Gibbs passed Tony's desk, heading towards the elevator, Gibbs shouted out "What's a four letter word for surviving a terrorist attack?"

"Luck" Tony said as a matter of fact

Gibbs stopped and looked back at his three Agents and said "Watch out for each other". He got on the elevator and pushed the button.

The three young agents watched the elevator door close. They stood for only a few minutes when Tony turned abruptly to McGee and demanded "Give me that address information Probie!"

"Tony!?" McGee said hesitantly

"NOW TIM!" Tony said, it was not a request

"I am going with you!" Ziva stated

"No you aren't, nor you probie" he replied shooting McGee a quick look as McGee approached Tony's desk.

As McGee handed him the information Tony said "McGee, you are acting SFA. Ziva, you and McGee get Dorneget if you get a call into the field. I am putting in for 2 weeks emergency family leave with Vance. Right now, effective immediately!"

Tony ran to the stairs and made his way up to the Director's office. Vance didn't question Tony's motives. He approved Tony's leave and Tony was back in the bullpen in less than ten minutes.

He grabbed his badge and Sig from his desk drawer as Ziva and McGee watched silently.

"Be careful Tony" Ziva said as Tony started towards the elevator.

"Yeah Tony….call us in if you need us!" McGee added

Tony turned and gave them a confident smile.

"Don't worry. Just take care of each other and I'll take care of Gibbs. It will all be okay!"

Tony entered the elevator still smiling at his team. He saw the concern and a twinge of fear in their eyes. He gave them a thumbs up as the doors closed.

Tony figured Gibbs had at least a 20 minute head start. He had everything he needed in his car so he would get on the road immediately to follow Gibbs to his destination. His plan was to just be there to watch Gibbs back. He would observe and act if needed. If all went well Gibbs would never know Tony was there.

Tony drove his Mustang out of the D.C. area, the GPS directing him out into the country.

As he drove, he thought of his boss. He would do anything to protect Gibbs. He knew Gibbs would be pissed he followed him but Tony was confident in both their abilities.

If all went as he hoped he would be there to watch Gibbs six as Gibbs took care of the Harper Dearing problem. It would be a one and done! What could possibly go wrong?

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The dirt road Tony drove down opened up to a ranch property. There was a large corral that separated the road from the house. He saw Gibbs truck parked in the drive. Tony grabbed his binoculars and made his way towards Gibbs truck. He made sure his Mustang was parked out of sight.

It took him a few minutes to get to the truck without being seen. The passenger side window was down so Tony was able to rest the digital binoculars low on the door ledge. He took a minute to focus his breathing and adjust the lenses of the binoculars. He had the digital setting prepared to take photos if he had too. He stilled his movements and just listened. He didn't hear anything from the house. He could hear a horse whinny in the distance. There were a number of wind chimes hanging around the exterior of the house. The light breeze lifted the tinkling sounds of the chimes into the wind.

Tony remained vigilant and then caught sight of Dearing as he had moved to the front window. Tony watched him pull back the shear drapes. He appeared to have some type of beverage in his hand and Tony could make out a gun on the window ledge. He used the zoom features on the binoculars to bring the scene closer.

He then saw Gibbs stand behind Dearing. Tony smirked at that Gibbs glare. He had been on the receiving end of a Gibbs glare many times but the one Tony saw now was truly frightening. Gibbs was determined and he was more than angry. Tony might have felt sorry for Dearing if he wasn't a murderer.

Tony caught his breath as he watched Dearing grab the gun and turn towards Gibbs. Gibbs moved forward and the movement Gibbs made told Tony Gibbs must have stabbed Dearing.

What happened next is what Tony had a hard time believing.

As Gibbs appeared to gut Dearing, pulling the knife up Dearing's body like he was zippering a sweater, Gibbs face changed. His eyes darkened to an almost dark navy or black. Tony stood mesmerized but he began taking photos through the binoculars. As he snapped away he watched Gibbs mouth transform. His lips curled back and his canines grew in a downward motion.

"FANGS?!" This thought crossed Tony's mind but he couldn't process it.

Gibbs pulled his head back slightly and with a motion Tony could only describe as lightning speed, Gibbs sunk his fangs into Dearing's neck and ripped away the soft flesh. Blood sprayed, covering Gibbs face and polka dotting the shear white curtains.

Tony froze. His mind went blank. He watched Gibbs appear to drink Dearing dry, like a horror movie vampire. Tony could see the pleasure, no, that was the wrong word, the ECSTASY Gibbs was experiencing in bringing Dearing's life to an end. Tony could only imagine Dearing's face. The shock and surprise must be overwhelming. He probably didn't know what hit him!

Fear began to pound at the inside of Tony's skull, seeking release. He felt his heartbeat begin to race and his desire to run became too much. He staggered back almost dropping the binoculars. His body took over and he was running.

A/N-This story idea came to me in a dream. That happens to me quite a lot. Although I have a beginning, thanks to an imaginative slumber, I am now reliant on my wide awake brain. Not sure where this story will lead but it may take a while to get there. Thanks to all who have already fave'd, followed or reviewed. I LOVE vampire stories and have always wanted to write one so I hope to add a new twist if I can create one. And for those who have asked, I can assure you no vampires will "Sparkle" in any story I write.