Okay, sorry it took so long to update, but my mom was on the computer for a really long time doing her homework, so this is the first time in days I've been on. Thanks so much for the reviews.
SPOILER ALERT (DO NOT READ IF YOU DO NOT WANT SPOILERS!)-
Okay, so I watched Tuesday's episode, and all though then ending was totally evil (ending just before Gibbs started the kiss with the second person he had kissed who was not a redhead!), but the middle part of investigating the warehouse brought up an interesting point. Ziva is scared of becoming like Saleem. So, most would assume that was from Somalia. But, I take a different view on it. What if she always had had that fear that as an assassin, she might become a terrorist or become totally trigger-happy like Ari? The italics are from the episode, and although they are not exact, they are pretty close. So, here is the story; hope you like it, please tell me what you think.
END OF SPOILER ALERT (NOW BEGINS THE STORY.)
"You're defending him?!"
"No, his actions were indefensible."
"So what are you saying?"
"I'm saying that I don't want to become like him."
Finally, the case was over. His was safe, no, he was great. Now he just had to make sure there was no permanent damage to his "little ones." He was pretty sure there weren't, but you could never be sure. He looked over to Ziva. She looked tired, but that's what happened when you were up for half the night. "So how are you feeling?"
Ziva looked up from her paper-work. "I am fine Tony. Remember, we already went over this."
"Yeah, I know, but I just want to make sure. Heading home soon?"
She shot him a questioning look and said, "Yes, but why does that matter?"
"'Cause my car is in the shop, and I need a ride home."
"All right, but may have to wait a little while."
"That's all right; I have a movie to watch."
"There is a movie you have not watched?"
She sounded shocked at this statement, as if it was impossible, but her eyes were twinkling with amusement.
He shifted in his seat, feeling uncomfortable all of a sudden. Ziva had that affect on people. "No. I'm watching Dragonheart."
She gave him a confused look. "Dragons are not real, and I doubt they would have hearts."
He gave her a mocking surprised look. "You've never heard of Dragonheart? Come on, 1996 starring Dennis Quaid. It was nominated for the Oscar of Best effects, won the Saturn Award for best fantasy film, was nominated for the Saturn award in best music and best special effects, won the Hollywood Digital award, and was nominated for the Golden Satellite award and Best Film award."
She shot him another confused look. "Ziva, Ziva, Ziva, you must, simply must, get a better movie education. Tell you what. You can watch it with me."
"All right Tony, but I first must finish this paperwork."
"All right, I'll admit that it was a good movie, but still, I do not think that it was the best."
"Are you kidding me? It was totally the best of all movies that came out that year!"
Ziva just shook her head sadly; to her, films were okay, but to Tony, they were a passion.
"Ziva, if I ask you a question, will you kill me?"
Ziva gave him an appraising look, then replied, "It depends on the question. So, I will hear it and I promise to give you five seconds warning before I kill you."
"Why are you scared of becoming like Saleem?"
She sighed; she had been hoping he would not bring that up. "I do not want to talk about Somalia Tony. I am fine; I do not need any help."
"I know Ziva, but you're avoiding the question."
She looked down, and for the first time, she looked reluctant to talk about something. She started playing with the blanket on the couch, hoping that her face was blank as she gathered her thoughts. "I guess I was scared for a while, and not about becoming like Saleem. Before Somalia happened, I was just scared of becoming a mindless monster." She gulped, then added, "Of becoming like Ari. Of becoming a terrorist. Of doing anything to get the mission finished. Of killing an innocent for the mission."
Tony looked at her, but not with pity. He looked at her with a smile. "Then you have nothing to be scared of. Ziva, the fact that you are scared of becoming that, that you care enough to prevent yourself from killing everyone who annoys you should tell you something."
Sensing that she was going to interrupt, he continued, saying, "That should tell you that you are not a mindless killer and will never be one."
She smiled at him, a truly beautiful smile, a smile that made the sun come out and the birds sing and poets write poems about true love. She kissed him on the cheek, then said, "Thank you Tony. Thank you for being here. Thank you for getting rid of stupid fears. Thank you… For being you."
Loppu.
Note- I will try to update every few days, and I will try to do an update for any new information from new episodes.
Loppu= End in Finnish
