A/N – Usual disclaimers apply I do not own NCIS etc etc. Also this is unbetaed so apologies for any mistakes.
This chapter was not that easy to write as seemed to just not want to flow so I'm not 100% happy with it but I decided to post it anyway, hopefully its not awful and makes sense.
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The Claiming.
Gibbs took a deep breath as he headed off the elevator and towards his desk, he could not believe how quickly the weekend passed and he was no closer to deciding how or when he was going to tell Tony who he was, or his team for that matter. The only thing he had decided was that he had to do it before the pack meeting on Friday. He hoped that they did not catch any difficult cases this week, but knowing his luck they would be snowed under with the usual murder and intrigue.
Gibbs noted that his team was already hard at work at their desks; he glanced over at his senior field agent and noted that the man had dark circles under his eyes; it looked as though Tony had not gotten much rest over the weekend. Tim was rapidly typing who knows what and Ziva was engrossed in a report she was reading.
Gibbs phone rang on his desk.
"Gear up we have a dead Naval Officer." Gibbs watched his team rapidly prepare to go investigate the death.
Tim gripped onto the seat as Gibbs hurtled towards the address they have been given, he noted Ziva was also bracing herself as the silver haired leader increased the speed of the car.
Gibbs was proud of how his team quickly began to process the scene, he looked down at the body of the female officer, saddened that the woman had lost her life, and the life of her unborn child as he could see she was clearly pregnant and quite advanced as well.
Tony's head swung round as he heard movement in the trees not far from the body, he quickly pulled his gun, noting that Gibbs mirrored his actions, suddenly a figure raced away from them, both Tony and Gibbs charged after the retreating figure.
"Stop NCIS." Tony shouted he raced after the running man, he heard his boss behind him, and McGee and David following behind him.
Suddenly the figure stopped and swung to face to face them, he could see a maniacal expression on the mans face as he found himself confronted by a gun, he heard the weapon fire, he felt something barrel into him knocking him off his feet and flying. Tony found himself underneath the heavy weight of his boss and mentor.
Ziva did not hesitate as soon as she saw the man fire and Gibbs knock DiNozzo out of the line of fire she returned fire taking out the shooter with a definite kill shot she rushed over to where the two men lay.
"Thanks boss you save my skin again." Tony heard Gibbs groan.
"Boss are you alright?" Tim could not see any blood, as Gibbs rolled onto his back, Tony sat up.
"Damn it." The gravelly voice growled, sitting up Gibbs pulled the dart from his shoulder, he could see Tim and Tony looking at him horrified.
"Stay still boss Ducky's on his way." Tony really should expect the stubborn man to ignore him as Gibbs struggled onto his feet swaying slightly.
"Jethro don't move my friend we don't know what was in that dart." Ducky could see sweat breaking out on the taller man's face.
"I'm fine Ducky." Gibbs words were not believed as he suddenly turned his head and vomited onto the ground.
"No my friend your not." Ducky nodded to Tony as the younger man wrapped an arm around the pale man.
"Let's just get the dart back to Abby to analyse." Gibbs felt slightly lightheaded, he was grateful for the green eyed werewolf's support, although he had to maintain his stoic front.
"I think you need to go to hospital Jethro." Ducky frowned when the man stubbornly shook his head.
"Tony Tim, Ziva you three process the scene." Gibbs locked his knees and stubbornly refused to give in to the desire to lean more heavily on his second. "I'll go back with Ducky and the bodies."
"Jethro I must insist." Ducky began but stopped when the stubborn man began walking back towards where Jimmy waited with the first dead body.
"Maybe Ducky's right boss and you should go straight to the hospital." Tony tried to reason with the man.
"No." Gibbs snapped he did not slow till he reached the ME's wagon.
Ducky kept shooting glances at the quiet Gibbs, the man was pale and sweating and leaning against the window, Ducky reached over and picked up the man's wrist not liking how the pulse under his fingers was racing.
"Jethro I think you maybe better off in hospital." Ducky new the man hated hospitals with a passion.
"I'll be alright Ducky." Gibbs felt weird and hot, but he would be fine, he did not need to go to hospital.
"Alright but you need to come down to autopsy so I can monitor you until we know what was in that dart." Ducky was adamant he would monitor the other man closely. "You can rest in my office."
"Fine." Gibbs would lie down and rest just until the urge to vomit passed.
Ducky sent Jimmy to Abby with the dart and a sample of blood from the pale Gibbs, he then guided the silent man to his large couch, and then he covered the man with the blanket he kept there as Gibbs covered his eyes with his arm. Ducky began making himself tea, he listened as Gibbs breathing deepened and slowed as he fell asleep.
Abby rushed downstairs, she barely paused at the entrance to autopsy she needed to get to Ducky's office to see how her silver fox was fairing, her babies where analysing both his blood and the contents of the dart he had been shot with.
"Ducky is he ok?" Abby hopped from foot to foot she stood in the doorway of the ME's office.
"He's resting now." Ducky picked up Gibbs wrist he frowned when he realised the heat coming off the sleeping man and the pulse racing under his fingers.
Gibbs shivered, he could feel his wolf howling he felt himself struggling to control his beast the urge to change was growing and growing, and he was fighting not to give in to the nearly uncontrollable urge.
"Ducky?" Tony, Tim and Ziva had all returned to NCIS building and had headed straight down to autopsy to see how their team leader was doing.
The occupants of the room froze as an inhumane growl could be heard coming from the sleeping man.
"Oh my goodness." Ducky starred at his old friend.
"Ducky what the hells going on?" Tony demanded, he froze as the growls became louder.
"I don't know Anthony." Ducky looked shocked as he moved the arm covering Jethro's face.
"Boss." Tim gasped, Gibbs mouth was open and they could see he had fangs.
Eyes opened and the group where stunned the normally sky blue colour had been replaced by blood red irises. The man began to growl and snarl, everyone froze in place.
"Nobody move." Ducky ordered, he forced himself to stay still as the red eyed man stood up, Ducky could only watch in shock as the change began.
Abby could not take her eyes off the man who was her friend and father figure, she stood stock still as Gibbs bones snapped and changed as the man disappeared and the great wolf took his place.
Tim's jaw dropped open as the snarling, and growling increased as the huge silver great wolf form appeared in front of him, Tim tilted his head back as the beast was massive easily topping any great wolf he had seen before.
Ziva watched in amazement as the former marine changed into the enormous silver great wolf, the calloused hands changed into the razor sharp claws, muzzle growing as the human features where replaced by the snarling salvia dripping fangs.
Tony could not believe what he was seeing, his boss and mentor was gone and its his place stood the stuff of nightmares, a red eyed great wolf who was growling and snarling as he morphed into the giant beast.
Ducky estimated that Gibbs great wolf form was at least fifteen foot tall, he was absolutely stunning, Ducky had never seen a great wolf of such a size, the huge shaggy head shook from side to side as the red eyes glowed with an almost unholy light.
The huge wolf looked at the other werewolves gathered around him, he could sense there fear, he snarled looking for the threat to his pack, as he recognised their scents as belonging to his close pack, he looked at the tall human form wolf, he scented the air his tongue tasting the scent of his pup.
Tony froze as the red eyes bored into him, he refuse to look away from the demon like eyes.
"Don't move Tony." Ducky whispered as the huge wolf moved towards the special agent.
The great grey wolf felt pride in his whelp, the pup showed no fear, he lowered his head rumbling his approval as he waited to be greeted by his pack member.
Tony felt the wolfs breath on his face he felt the huge nose nudge at him, he realised that he was being greeted by the massive silver great wolf, he immediately returned the greeting.
"Ducky what do we do?" Tim noticed that the huge clawed hands where running over Tony almost like the great wolf was imprinting Tony's human form.
Jimmy had his head down as enter autopsy, not realising that anything was different.
"Dr Mallard I'm back sorry it took me so long." Jimmy stopped dead in his tracks a whimper crawled up from his throat as the red eyed monster looked at him.
The wolf noted the submissive pack member's entrance his head tilted and he chuffed in welcome at the young wolf.
Jimmy could not help himself he shifted and immediately showed his belly and throat to the huge great wolf.
The red eyes considered the quivering wolf that whined and squirmed, releasing the young werewolf in his arms he moved towards the pup on the floor.
"Don't run Jimmy." Ducky warned softly, he moved to his bag, he quickly filled a syringe with the strongest tranquiliser used on werewolves he would stop the great wolf if he had to.
Whining the great wolf picked up the small wolf and carried him gently to where Ducky stood.
Ducky saw that Jimmy had fainted; he quickly led the huge wolf with its precious burden to his couch where the red eyed wolf gently placed his assistant.
Abby could not help herself she moved to the side of the massive form, she ran her hand up the huge muscular forearm; she looked deep into the red eyes as the huge head turned towards her. She reached up and stroked the silver muzzle; she felt the wolf rub against her hand.
"You're so beautiful." Abby placed her other hand on the broad chest feeling the heart beating so steadily within.
"Careful Abby." Tim gulped as the large head turned towards him.
"Don't be silly Timmy its Gibbs he would never hurt me." Abby reached out and pulled her friend towards her.
"Abby." Timmy almost yelped, he refused to whimper as he felt a huge clawed hand stroke down his back as he was pulled gently next to the Goth. "My God he's enormous."
The lick was unexpected and made Abby giggle, Tim smiled as they where held within the powerful arms.
"How could he hide this from us?" Ziva could hear the gentle rumbling from the great wolf.
"We don't know what was in that dart he was injected with, this maybe something to do with his immunity." Tony offered.
"No this is something more." Ducky hated to be the one to say it; he stood calmly as the red eyes starred at him.
"Is he aware of what's happening Ducky?" Abby gently stroked the soft ears as the great wolf stood so still surrounding her and Tim.
"His eyes are still red why is that?" Tim could not help himself he ran his hand over the massive furred head.
"I've no idea my boy, and I'm not sure exactly how much Jethro is actually taking in." Ducky smiled as Tony joined Abby and Tim in touching the silver great wolf, who seemed to be enjoying the attention.
Ziva could not understand how the others where not more wary of the monster sized great wolf, the red eyes where not normal, in fact everything about the whole situation made her wary of the wolf turning vicious on them.
The noble head turned and the great wolf began to move towards where the female member of his pack stood watching him closely, he did not understand why the young female had not approached him, he was her Alpha after all, she did not smell of fear like the sleeping pup did, so he wanted to connect with her like he had with the other youngsters.
Ziva allowed herself to be scented, the temptation to touch the great wolf was overwhelming as she gave into it running her hands through the soft silky fur.
Jimmy groaned as his eyes opened, he gulped as he found himself the centre of attention.
"Relax Jimmy he won't hurt you." Tony could see how nervous the other man was, he was still in his wolf form and shaking like a leaf. Tony quickly threw off his clothes and changed he jumped up beside the timid Palmer and waited as the great wolf approached.
The great wolf grumbled as he knelt by the two wolves he chuffed in greeting and then licked the bowed head of the previously unconscious youngster.
Ducky chuckled as Jimmy overcame his fear and changed back into his human form, his assistant was slowly running his hands over the large head and muzzle of the red eyed silver great wolf.
"Oh wow Doctor Mallard." Jimmy had never been close to a great wolf before except his father but he did not compare to wolf in front of him.
Ducky slowly approached the kneeling form of his friend he could not resist examining the massive wolf; he wondered exactly how Jethro had hidden the fact that he was a werewolf from them all. How had they not known what he was, was the man in there or where they dealing with the inner beast. Ducky had never seen red eyes on a wolf before he suddenly found himself embraced within the powerful arms.
Ducky looked into the red eyes, he suddenly saw them change back to the usual blue colour, but to his horror they rolled back in the silver head.
"Jethro."