Title: In A Sea Of Sharks

Pairing: Gibbs/DiNozzo

Warnings: AU / BDSM / Slash-TIBBS / Mpreg / probably OOC / Language

My thanks goes personally today to all of you who have reviewed the chapters as of yet. Thank you Gloworm41, Megth, savannah12, Jesco123, DS2010, hedgehog3000, Kaz-za-15, DiNozzos probie, Juanitastella, laFluff, archangel69, camcampgirl, charlie94, TracyTravis. I hope I did not forget any of you... Thanks also to all guests leaving a review! Sorry for not mentioning your names, but I wasn't sure if it would be okay for you as you left your reviews as guests...

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I was asked if I am French. No I am not. But a long time ago I had learned French in school. A really, really long time ago. LOL I am not sure if I would understand if you review in French. Maybe if you keep it really simple...? ;-D Maybe let us try it? On vacation I always still understand enough to get around and not get lost somewhere ... LOL A little practice might be good.

One short remark about Gibbs: In my universe Shannon and Kelly never existed. Watching the show on TV, I always thought that in canon this background has been played enough with. And honestly it never left a good feeling for me, when I once again saw an episode about that and I not only talk about him killing Hernandez... I mean the whole thing around that. I like my Gibbs strong, self confident and to be a bastard with compassion, caring and the occasional twinkle of amusement as I like my Tony to be smart and funny, with insecurities and vulnerable spots while not being only the dumb comic relief. This might help to understand, why Gibbs is as he is in my story. He has flaws and emotional package none the less and we will come later to that in my story...But nothing as that severe.

Well I guess you already might assume how much I miss Season 1 and 2... I want my dead petty officers back! :-)

But enough of that babble... Here comes the next chapter! :o)

Chapter 9

Tony followed Gibbs into the hallway. His mind was running in circles, anger and frustration boiling inside him like hot lava. He believed Stanson and he wanted, no, he needed to help him somehow. They had to make it right, but how? Best would be to get Edwards and Willis here and interview them. It wouldn't be the first time someone let something slip in an interrogation and Tony knew he was good. He was a master to irritate others and it was easy for him to play doms. He could flirt with them a bit, play dumb and when they felt that he was no threat. Bam! Go for the kill.

Then they could check the security tapes of the last weeks when Stansosn was on duty with Willis. It would prove at least, that he was left alone at the gate. Then maybe Stanson has kept something in his apartment as a kind of prove that Edwards and Willis were there and what they have done to him. And even if not, it was worth checking it out none the less. Forensics was advanced. Even if Stanson has cleaned up after what happened to him -which was a normal reaction for victims of abuse of any kind- maybe they found hairs or specks of semen or blood or…

He startled as he recognized that Gibbs has stopped in front of another room and has turned around, now looking at him. He did not even remember how they have gotten there, his mind as distracted as it has been.

He has followed obviously Gibbs once again like a puppy. And more anger rose inside him. The uber dom has not said one word or done anything after they have left the room, to take actions on what Stanson has said. This time Tony did not even try to put on a mask as he crossed his arms in front of his chest, looking at Gibbs with open fury in his eyes. They stood there in silence just looking at each other. Finally Tony could not take it anymore. "What will we do next?" He snapped out.

Gibbs cocked his head to the side looking at his new team member. "We? Nothing. You get in there and work on the sketches of the two men. I will take care about the rest." And he would. He was furious having heard what Stanson has told them. He kept a tight control on his boiling anger though. It wasn't anyone's fault than Willis's or Edward's. He will unleash his anger when he had both doms in interrogation and make them wish they had never touched Stanson. It was probably his own fury which has had made him to overlook the anger DiNozzo felt or better said how much anger he felt. That he was angry he has recognized enough, but when his new team member started to speak next Gibbs was totally taken off guard by the violent reaction.

"No!" Tony shouted. "Fucking no!" A fist punched the wall beside the door they stood in front of and Gibbs looked on as DiNozzo started to pace his fist clenching, his face red in fury, spitting out the next words. "That's so typical. Do they teach that to you already in school or what? Is there a secret kind of codex or cult for doms, we mere subs don't know about? Always have another dom's back no matter what? A dom can do whatever they want, just make sure there is a sub nearby as the fall guy? Take care of! Pah, that I not laugh. That's exactly what Edwards has said to Stanson. That what you plan, huh? You take care of it like Edwards did?"

Gibbs felt as if he has been punched. But DiNozzo was not finished yet pointing accusingly at him. "Those bastards should be prosecuted for what they did and rot in hell, not get away with it. I will not look away, you hear me! I WILL NOT!"

Gibbs looked on in stunned silence. What the heck? He grabbed DiNozzo's arm as he just turned and wanted to rush away. Tony whirled around and Gibbs saw a fist flying in his direction. Being a Marine though and acting on instinct, Gibbs dodged it and took advantage of the momentum, which has caused DiNozzo to lose his balance.

He whirled him around, bending his left arm at his back and pushed him hard against the wall. Gibbs flinched shortly as he heard with which force Tony's body impacted with the hard surface, but immediately was faced with a violent struggling sub. "LET ME GO!"

Gibbs wouldn't be Gibbs though, if he could not keep him pinned against the wall. Not as easy though. The guy was strong and obviously knew some moves. But Gibbs was a Marine, he anticipated accordingly. His new team member kicked and struggled but to no avail. He did not know how long they stood there, but finally DiNozzo seemed to exhaust himself and the struggles became weaker. Gibbs took advantage of that instantly and changed his grip just a little bit to hold on even tighter.

His mind started to race what could have caused this reaction and worry was rushing through him. There could be so many reasons why DiNozzo has reacted as much. His anger seemed to be directed not specifically against Gibbs but doms in general. Maybe the former detective has had another case in the past where a dom or doms got scot free in a similar situation. Gibbs knew that it was unfortunately very often the case that when it was word of a dom against word of a sub, that the dom wasn't charged. Excuse like 'he didn't safeword' or what not ever were brought up. Maybe DiNozzo has been told before by someone to look the other way or worst case scenario was, he has been a victim himself. It would explain a lot of the behavior he has seen so far from the sub …

The last thought was something Gibbs did not even want to entertain. Hot fury was rising inside of him, when he thought about what Tony might have gone through. His instincts kicked in with a vengeance and all he wanted to do was protect the sub, hold him, keeping him safe. He swore himself then and there he would find out, why Tony has reacted as he did, that he would hunt down whoever was responsible for it and make them pay.

First things first though. He had to calm down the boy. The sub still struggled tiredly, obviously though now without any strength left. Gibbs tightened the grip of his left hand still pinning the arm of DiNozzo behind his back, while his right hand let go, just to be placed at the neck of the sub. He started to pet the soft, silky hair of Tony, squeezing his neck occasionally. "Shhh, it is okay. I've got you." Gibbs murmured over and over again. Relief was floating through him, as he felt that the sub seized to struggle completely, his body sagging against the wall in defeat. His heart broke as he heard a small sob escape Tony's throat. He leaned closer. "Shhh. Everything will be all right." Gibbs murmured. He would make sure of it.

Tony stood against the wall shaking. The strong body of the uber dom pressed against his back. A hand petting his hair and squeezing his neck trying to sooth him, to gentle him. He squeezed his eyes shut as he felt a familiar burn in them, but could not hold back the dry sob escaping his throat. What has he done? He re-lived the moments in his mind, remembered the hot red fury boiling inside him, because of what Gibbs has said, how he has snapped….

Oh God! He has had tried to punch Gibbs... He shuddered. "Easy!" He heard Gibbs murmuring in his ear, his hot breath tickling over his ear, causing goose bumps to tickle over his skin. He sucked in a shaky breath which burned in his lungs. Gibbs had all right to fire him on the spot and with that ending his career. No reassignment any more. No job. Why the hell has he exploded like he did? Gibbs wasn't Willis or Edwards…

He felt as his left arm was released and fell limply to his side. It hurt a bit. No wonder having been bent by the dom behind his back as it had. The petting didn't seize though and another shudder ran through him. He did not deserve the comfort. It was his fault.

' You worthless piece of shit! Not knowing your place, you little brat. Good for nothing. You will end up in the gutter.' A voice in his head shouted at him, sounding suspiciously like his father. He shuddered again. No! Not going there…

He took another shaky breath and straightened a bit. Get a grip, DiNozzo! He chastised himself. You have screwed up, face it. Be a man not a whimp. He cleared his throat. "Sorry, Gibbs. I am … Let me go please?" He whispered, swearing at himself as he recognized how small his voice sounded.

He heard Gibbs sigh and then felt cold as the dom stepped back. Another shudder was running through him at the loss of contact. He wanted the dom to hold him, to protect him, to take care of him. Another shiver…

No! He has never needed anyone. He could take care of himself. Squaring his shoulder he turned around and looked up. What he saw made him pause. Gibbs looked him steadily in the eyes, searchingly. No anger or fury in them, instead compassion and something else he could not identify. He wanted to apologize but the words seemed stuck in his throat somehow. He was captivated by those stunning blue orbs.

He did not know how long they stood there as time seemed to freeze, but finally Gibbs posture changed, not the way he looked though. "Okay?" He asked and Tony was taken by surprise at the question. He has had expected a reprimand, to be shouted at because of his behavior, to be led into a punishment room to receive some straps and then to be fired. But to be asked if he was okay…? He did not know how to react. His mouth opened to say something but snapped shut again as he was clueless how to answer. All he could do was nod hesitantly.

Tony flinched as he saw a hand flying in the direction of his head, expecting a punch, and once again surprised as it connected lightly against the back of his head.

"Do not even think one moment, I would let Willis or Edwards get away with what they have done. You hear me!" Gibbs said pointing a finger at Tony and he saw in astonishment for the first time hot fury in the doms eyes. And it frightened him, as for the first time he saw the whole dominance of the man being released. But somehow he knew it wasn't directed at him, but the doms he talked about. He felt arousal spike through him at the display in front of him. God that was hot!

"I do not know why you think I would and we will talk about this later." Tony shuddered at that. Gibbs wanted to know why he has reacted as he did. He was not so sure why though. Nobody ever cared about why he did something or why he reacted the way he did. He tried to wrap his head around the fact that Gibbs seems to. Not successfully though. Pulling a total blank at the why… However he knew right then and there that he will not have a chance to weasel out of that, he would have no other chance then to tell him. As much was clear. No mask of him would withstand Gibbs for long as he has learned today already several times. He was so not looking forward to that.

"You will go in there now and do the sketches. I will check the footage of the last weeks of the gate. Send a team to Stanson's apartment for processing and see that Edwards and Willis will be brought in for questioning." Gibbs stated as a matter of fact and Tony knew he was saying the truth. Would do as he said.

Looking at the dom Tony could not believe that he has had ever doubted that Gibbs would not do anything against Edwards and Willis. He felt himself blush and his eyes lowered in shame.

"I am sorry." Tony whispered and promptly felt another slap at the back of his head.

"Don't apologize. It's a sign of weakness." Gibbs stated once again and Tony could not hold back a small laugh at that.

Somehow the slap and no nonsense answer of Gibbs had put everything back into place. Had righted the wrong. He looked up again and nodded.

"Will not happen again, Boss." Tony answered and looked on in awe as Gibbs sent him a warm smile. It was a beautiful smile and caused somehow a strange flutter in his stomach. But before Tony could think about this further he saw Gibbs pointing at the door they still stood in front of, clearly ordering him to enter. Tony nodded, grabbed the handle and opened it. "On it Boss."

TBC

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