Chapter 3 Tony & Tali: Ninja Princess and Her Prince

"Abba, tell me a princess story, please?" Tali always liked to hear her Abba's stories about Ninja Princess Ziva and Very Special Prince Tony. Almost every night that it was his turn to tuck her in to bed, she asked for a princess story. She knew that the characters were really her Ima and Abba, but it was fun to hear her Abba's stories about them from before she was born.

Tony smiled at his little girl, "Where are they visiting tonight?"

Tali thought a minute and then replied, "Paris!"

"Ah, Paris, is a magical city for Princess Ziva and Prince Tony, because Paris is where they confessed their love to each other. They went to Paris for their work, to escort a witness back to Washington DC. But they had two days to wait for the witness before they could leave for home.

"Prince Tony suggested that they see the sights in Paris, the museums, the markets, the Eiffel Tower, and other places that made Paris special. Princess Ziva wasn't sure if they should or not, at first. But Prince Tony wouldn't give up. He wanted Princess Ziva to learn how to have fun.

"He rented a scooter and convinced Princess Ziva to ride with him. She had to wrap her arms around him to hang on. Prince Tony secretly liked having her arms around him. Princess Ziva would not admit it, but she liked the hugs from Prince Tony and hugging him.

"They went to the Louvre and saw the famous paintings. They went up the Eiffel Tower and marveled at the sights from high above the city. Prince Tony's favorite part was taking Princess Ziva to a night cruise on the River Seine. To him, Princess Ziva was the most beautiful woman in the world. He liked to see her smile and have fun. On the night cruise, he kissed her and he felt like he was floating on air.

"Princess Ziva was surprised at first when Prince Tony kissed her, but she really liked it a lot. She liked Prince Tony a lot too. She kissed him again, and held his hand. Prince Tony was very happy that she held his hand. It made him feel good to know that she liked him as much as he liked her.

"When they were watching the lights on the river cruise, Prince Tony put his arm around Princess Ziva. She leaned her head on his shoulder and they were both happy. After the cruise, they walked holding hands back to where they were staying. Prince Tony smiled a big, goofy grin. He was happy that his Ninja Princess was holding his hand and that she had kissed him.

"When they got to their temporary home, Prince Tony kissed Princess Ziva again. Then he told her that he loved her. She kissed him another time and told him that she loved him. They were very happy that night.

"And now, Prince Tony and Princess Ziva have their own little Princess Tali and Prince Anthony. They are a happy family."

Tony pulled the covers up over sleeping Tali and kissed her good night. "Good night, my little ninja princess; Abba loves you."