A/N: Alright, so I've put this chapter off long enough, here's the moment you've all (or maybe just most of you) anticipated, the wedding chapter! :D I know I've been excited about writing this chapter! I really hope I don't disappoint…

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Chapter 11: An Unbreakable Bond

A few weeks had passed and it was now the night before the wedding. Tali didn't quite understand what a wedding was or what it all meant, but she knew it was important to her ima and aba so she was excited about it. She had asked aba about it a few days prior.

"Aba, what does it mean to get married?" Tali asked her aba, the concept completely unfamiliar.

Tony smiled at her. "It's when two people who love each other very much make a promise."

"A… promise?" Tali asked not understanding.

Tony nodded. "Yes, a promise to stay together and love each other no matter what."

"Aww," Tali cooed. "Wait, but what's a promise again?"

"It's like…" Tony paused to think of how to explain it simply. "It's when you say you are going to do something and you make sure it happens. Does that make sense sweetie?"

Tali nodded. "Umm, yes, I think so."

She was trying to fall asleep, but the anticipation of the events that would occur the next day kept her awake. She smiled when she heard someone call her name.

"Tali."

"Ms. Kate!" she exclaimed quietly. "I did not think I would see you again."

"I did tell you I would visit you again," Kate winked at the young girl. "I bet you're excited for tomorrow."

Tali nodded at her. "Yes!"

"It'll be a very special day, especially for your ima and aba."

"Are you going to watch it too?"

Kate smiled. "Yes of course I will."

"Yay!"

"Alright sweetie, you should get some sleep. Don't want to be tired for the big day right?"

"Yeah I guess you are right… Good night Kate."

"Good night sweet child."

Ziva and Tony had agreed that they didn't need a huge wedding. They made arrangements with Gibbs and he let them use his backyard as the venue. It was going to be a small gathering, but what mattered is that they would have a memorable day surrounded by the ones they loved.

The yard was simply decorated. There were a few rows of chairs set up with a well sized aisle. Both at the beginning of the path and the end behind where the minister would be standing, were arches. Both were wrapped elegantly with white roses.

Gibbs let Ziva use the master bedroom upstairs to get ready and everyone else were outside. Ducky was telling Tali and Mary a story, Gibbs, DiNozzo Sr. and Fornell were chatting. Jimmy, Breena and Ellie soon arrived as well and last to show up was Vance and the minister.

Tim and Tony were down in Gibbs' basement.

"Are you ready Tony?" Tim asked as his friend paced back and forth in front of him.

"Of course I'm ready. Why wouldn't I be?" Tony replied.

"Tony, you've been pacing for the past…" Tim pauses to look at his watch. "Seven minutes. Are you okay?"

"Probie. I'm getting married. Did you see this coming?"

"Well… You did propose to Ziva a couple months ago. So you surely saw it coming."

"That's not what I meant. Like did you ever picture this happening?"

"Well, life isn't exactly always predictable…"

Tony sighed. "Like your books?"

"Yeah, um I guess… Tony, you just need to calm down. I know you love her and even though you might not have expected it, here you are about to get married."

Tony smiled. "You got a point probie. Heh, next time it'll be you who's freaking out and I'll be giving the pep talk."

Tim smiled too. "Well we should head outside now."

Abby was finishing up Ziva's hair, and Bethany was doing her make up.

Ziva, the former Mossad agent and NCIS agent, never once pictured herself getting anxious about the wedding of all things. But now that it was finally the day, she did have some butterflies.

Abby noticed how quiet Ziva was being. She patted her shoulder. "Everything is going to be fine, Tony loves you and you love him."

Ziva nodded. "I know, I just never pictured this happening."

"Well it is happening, so get used to it," Abby said lightheartedly, causing all three women to giggle.

Bethany and Abby stared in awe when Ziva had stood up. Abby had straightened Ziva's hair and made the top half of her hair into a bun letting the rest of it hang down and she put a simple flower crown of white daises on her head. Bethany gave her a natural look for the make up.

"Oh, Ziva you're so beautiful," Bethany and Abby said in unison.

Ziva looked into the mirror and smiled. Before she could say anything there was a knock at the door.

"She's ready Gibbs, you can come in!" Abby shouted.

Gibbs opened the door and Ziva looked at him and walked towards him. Gibbs smiled at her. "Are you ready Ziver?"

Ziva smiled back and nodded. She, Abby, and Bethany followed him outside. Bethany took the lead. Before following her, Abby smiled at Ziva and whispered. "Good luck."

Once the two had reached the end of the path and took their places, Tali and Mary progressed down the path. Tali spread the flowers with each step and Mary was carefully holding onto the pillow with the rings. Ziva smiled at how cute the girls looked. Tali was wearing a simple mint green dress, and Mary was wearing a similar dress that was light blue. Both girls had their hair neatly French braided and had their braids pulled to the side.

It was now time. The wedding march began to play. The soft music had startled her a bit, bringing her into reality that it was actually happening. She felt her heartbeat start to rise, but it calmed slightly when she felt Gibbs link arms with her.

Gibbs was honored that Ziva had asked him to walk her down the aisle. He didn't have any children of his own besides his beloved Kelly who passed many years ago, but he did see Ziva a lot like a daughter to him. He was glad that he could be here for her while her birth father could not.

Gibbs was proud of his former agents. He always knew that they would end up together someday. Sure, Tony was Tony, but Gibbs knew that Tony did love Ziva and that he was a great father to Tali.

"You okay Ziva?" he whispered as they walked the short path that he knew probably felt long to the bride.

Ziva subtly nodded.

Tony waited in his place for his lovely bride to be. This was a big moment for the both of them and he was glad that everyone important to them was able to make it.

When he heard the familiar tune of the wedding march begin to play, he looked to see Ziva and Gibbs slowly walking down the aisle. He was completely awestruck at her radiant beauty.

He simply smiled at her once they had gotten all the way down the aisle, Gibbs lifted her veil back away from her face and kissed her cheek. "I'm proud of you," he whispered before placing her hand in Tony's. He gave Tony a pat on the back and looked at both of them. "Congratulations to you both," Gibbs added before stepping back to take his seat. Tony gently took Ziva's hands.

"You all may be seated," the minister said to the guests. After everyone had sat down, he said, "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in the presence of these witnesses, to join Anthony DiNozzo and Ziva David in holy matrimony." After a brief pause, he continued, "Marriage is a beautiful rite of passage. It is a mutual commitment between a man and a woman who share an unbreakable bond. It is not something to be taken lightly but should be reverent, sincere, passionate and loving. If any person can show just cause why they may not be joined together - let them speak now or forever hold their peace."

As the minister spoke, Tony's eyes met Ziva's and for a moment they tuned everyone out as if they were the only ones there. They could clearly see the love expressed in each other's eyes. Anyone looking at them would know that they had a deep connection.

After a short period of silence, indicating that there were no objections, it was time for the vows. The minister opened the book. "Please repeat after me," he turned to Tony. I, Anthony DiNozzo, take you, Ziva David, to be my lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part." Tony repeated the minister line by line, not once looking away from his beloved.

The minister turned to Ziva and went through it line by line with her promptly repeating after him. "I, Ziva David, take you, Anthony DiNozzo, to be my lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part."

After the exchanging of the rings, the minister finally spoke the words they had long anticipated, "I now pronounce you husband and wife, you may now kiss the bride,"

Tony didn't hesitate. He wrapped his arms around Ziva's waist and pulled her in; he kissed her softly and lovingly. Ziva didn't hesitate either, promptly returning the kiss as their friends cheered. The two barely noticed applause, they were focused on each other.

Tony carefully lifted her and carried her down the aisle. Everyone else followed the newlyweds back into the house.

Kate had watched everything from a distance. She would have to return to Heaven soon. She was glad that she had been able to help her old friend. Her mission had been fulfilled.

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