Sorry it took so long. State finals are FINALLY done. I have one more in a few weeks, but then I'm done. But I do have a project that is worth 60% of my final grade :/ yea well. My sister is home from college and when i went through one of her bins, i found my clothes in there. when I asked her about it she just replied oops. I am going to be singing for a church event...odd thing is...I don't go to church...anyway...I'll stop babbling.

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Enjoy (I'm not going to type a heart because they never show up :(...)

Ziva was sitting at her desk the next day. She fell asleep shortly after her and Tony got home. Saleem consoled her in her dream last night. He said he would protect her from any danger. She believed him on some level, but she just felt like he could do nothing. And McGee, well, he was just creepy. He kept looking at her. She didn't like it. Something was off with him and she was making it her mission to find out what it is.

McGee walked into the squad room. His face was a little more lighter. He walked in front of Ziva's desk.

"Look, I'm sorry about the way I have been acting. I don't know what has gotten into me." He looked so guilty. Ziva couldn't stay mad.

"It is fine, McGee. Really."

"No it's not. I'm gonna make it up to you. Meet me in the park at 2100."

"Okay." McGee walked away towards the bathroom. Ziva was a little confused. Then, her phone rang.

"Agent David." She answered.

"Ziva! Get down here." Abby yelled. Before Ziva got a chance to answer…Abby hung up. Ziva glanced at the phone in her hand before shaking her head while putting it back. She got up out of her seat when Tony came running into the bullpen.

"Hey, Babe…where are you going?" He asked. She turned around to face him.

"Abby's lab. She didn't sound to happy."

"Oh. Do you want me to come with you?"

"Would you?"

"Of course. Let's go before she gets overly pissed." He chuckled. Ziva playfully slapped him across the chest. He stared her down and she took off towards the elevator. He chased after her.

Somewhere in the distance, someone shook their head at them. He was about to walk toward them but someone else walked right through him. He shook his head again and disappeared.

Once in the elevator, Tony put his arms around Ziva's waist and kissed her neck as she stretched it out. She was about to kiss him back when she felt a pair of eyes on them. She stood up straight and looked around. She turned around abruptly and saw…nothing. Tony looked at her with a mix of confusion and worry. She just shook her head and faced forward again. Tony was about to ask her what was wrong, but the elevator doors opened to reveal an upset Abby. Her arms were crossed over her chest, her eyebrows were furrowed together, eyes narrowed and chin up accusingly. Tony was scared for Ziva. Abby turned and walked into her lab. Tony and Ziva looked at each other before following Abby. Abby turned her music off and then looked at Ziva.

"Why didn't you tell me?" She asked calmly. Ziva looked confused.

"What didn't I tell you"

"That you can see ghosts. I mean you told Tony. But he is your fiancée. Okay I'll let that one go. But Gibbs, you told him. Yet again, he is your boss. He is also like a father to you. But come on, I thought you trusted me. I thought we were best friends." Abby took a deep breath and looked at Ziva. Her eyes were wide and her face was pale. Abby kind of felt bad for her. Tony noticed Ziva's reaction and hugged her to his chest. He then turned to Abby.

"It's a fragile subject. She didn't want to keep a secret from you, she just didn't want people thinking she was a freak." Tony explained as he stroked Ziva's hair, trying to get a reaction. Abby looked at them. She understood what Tony was saying. She walked toward Ziva and touched her arms. Ziva looked at Abby with worry. Abby smiled at her with sorrow. Ziva buried her head in Tony's chest.

"The pity. I see it." She mumbled. Abby's face dropped. She felt bad for Ziva, but she didn't want Ziva to feel bad about it. "I can't take that look. It's too painful." Abby looked at Ziva then at Tony. Tony sighed.

"Babe, she…we…just want to understand. We think all you see is darkness. I know that's not true, but with what's been happening lately, It's hard to believe." Ziva looked up at both of them. She took a deep breath.

"Not everything is bad. I saw Kate. She was nice." Tony and Abby gasped softly, "She was the first ghost I saw. I didn't want to accept it, but eventually I did. Then I saw Saleem and I still do. I don't know how I would react to this if it weren't for him…" Tony stopped her.

"Saleem? You Somalia Saleem?"

"Yes." Ziva stated with a smile. Tony's eyes were wide.

"Okay. Continue."

"Well, there isn't much to explain. I saw Kate, Jenny, and a few victims from our cases."

"That explains why cases have been going so quickly lately." Abby said.

"Yeah." Ziva and Tony agreed.

Abby smiled at them before tackling Ziva in a hug. When she finally let go she asked them a question.

"Do you know what's up with McGee?" Tony and Ziva looked at her with confused glances.

"I do." Ziva heard. She turned around and saw someone she was completely angry at. Ari. She walked toward him and pointed at him.

"Elevator. Now."

Abby and Tony looked at each other and shrugged.

"What the hell do you think you are doing?" Ziva yelled. Ari smirked.

"What are you talking about? I'm here to say hello to my dear, younger sister. Is that so wrong?"

"Don't play that damn game with me. If you are here to hurt Gibbs, then you might as well leave because you know I won't let you do that."

"I'm not here to hurt Gibbs." He looked honest. Ziva loosened up a bit. "I'm here to tell you not to feel bad. You killing me was right. I was a monster and I know that now. But unlike Saleem, I can move on. But there is more." Ziva waited for him to continue. "I am also here to protect you from…someone else."

"Who?"

"Ziva do you remember when we were little, and you and Tali played pranks on me all the time?"

"Yes."

"Well, paybacks a bitch." Ari then disappeared. Ziva frowned. Then she started laughing.

It was 2130, Ziva was waiting for McGee at the park. She was about to walk home when she saw Ari. He looked past her towards the trees. She turned to look toward the same spot. She saw the same glowing red eyes she saw a the day before. When she turned toward Ari, she saw he was gone. She then turned toward the eyes again but ran into McGee again. She jumped away and clutched her chest.

"My god, McGee. You scared me."

"Sorry." He said with a creepy look on his face. He then stared her down.

"Okay. Why are we here?"

"I want to show you something. Follow me." He started walking. Fast. Ziva had to jog to keep up with him. He reminded her of someone. McGee stopped when Ari appeared in front of them. It started raining and lightning started to shoot from the sky. Ziva was soaked, but she could care less. She didn't know McGee could see ghosts, too. She quickly changed her mind when Ari looked at her and McGee turned toward her. His eyes were glowing red. Then they narrowed and turned pure back. He was possessed. She heard Saleem. He was telling her to run.

Ziva ran full speed. She had no idea where she was heading, but she knew she had to get away from McGee. Before he hurt her. She heard McGee's footsteps. He was close. She ran faster. A fence appeared in her view. She knew she had to jump it. She jumped and climbed up. She felt a par of hands grab her leg and pull her down. She cut her hand and saw it was bleeding rapidly. She fell on the blacktop and smashed her head open. McGee threw a punch, almost knocking her unconscious.

"You are marrying my killer." He threw another punch. "I wasn't enough for you, you little whore." Another punch. And another punch, and another. He would not stop. Then Ziva felt him let go of her. She felt a body fall beside her. She opened her left eye, her right eye being swollen shut, and saw Ari and Saleem restraining Michael. Michael Rivkin. She was horrified.

A black shadow surrounded the three ghosts. It was circling them like a hawk. Then it grabbed Michael. He started screaming. Then he disappeared underground. Ziva looked at Saleem before he ran to her side and looked her over.

"Your eye is swollen shut, but it should be fine. You might have a concussion, but it is only minor. He tried to punch hard, but McGee isn't the strongest person ever."

"Where did he go?" Ziva asked between breaths. Ari spoke up.

"To a very dark place. He was suppose to walk the earth for eternity, but he is a flight risk. The Angel of Death had to lock him up. He can't hurt you anymore."

"And McGee?"

"He will be alright. I can make him forget if you want." Saleem offered. Ziva thought.

"No. He needs to understand what I go through and that this wasn't his fault."

"Alright."

Ziva nodded and took a deep breath before getting up. She sat at McGee's side and gently shook him. He groaned before opening his eyes. Once he saw Ziva, he sprang to his feet and put his hand on her cheek.

"What happened?"

"You don't remember?"

McGee shook his head before he had a flashback. He saw himself chasing Ziva and then pulling her down from the fence and beating her up. He took his hand away from her.

"Oh my god. I am so sorry Ziva. I have no idea what came over me." He started backing away from her. "Tony is going to hate me. Everyone is." Ziva walked toward him.

"No McGee. This wasn't your fault. You were possessed. Michael got a hold of you and took advantage of the situation. This is not your fault. I will make sure everyone knows that." She held McGee in place. "Do not blame yourself. Because I do not."

He nodded his head slowly while tears started making their way down his face. She hugged him while the rain poured on.

Saleem and Ari were walking Ziva home. McGee went to his car after a while and drove to is place. He felt a little guilty, but he believed Ziva. Ziva was relieved that Ari and Saleem were there to protect her. It felt good to know that there was always someone watching over her, ready to fight for her safety. She smiled at the two men by her side. They smiled right back.

"I won't always be there to protect you. But I will always be watching. Well, not always, but for the important parts." Ari promised. He glanced down at her engagement ring. Ziva understood exactly what he meant. He kissed her cheek and disappeared. Ziva placed her hand over her cheek and smiled.

Her and Saleem made their way to her doorstep. He nodded her way and was about to say something when the door opened. Tony stood there with his jaw tight and his eyes full of rage.

"Who?" He asked.

"Tony, please…"

"I asked who." he pissed. Maybe even passed that. She looked at Saleem, who just shrugged. She rolled her eyes.

"McGee." Tony's face went from furious to confused.

"McGee? Our McGee?" When he saw Ziva nod, he continued. "I'm gonna call Gibbs. Then, I'm gonna go kill him." He walked inside the apartment. Ziva chased after him and grabbed the phone out of his hand.

"No, I will. It was not his fault. He was possessed by Michael. But Saleem and Ari took care of it."

"Ari? You mean Kate's killer?" Ziva glared at him.

"No. I mean my brother Ari." She left the room with the phone. Tony quickly realized his mistake and ran after her.

"I'm sorry, Ziva. I didn't mean it that way. I didn't mean to upset you." Ziva hugged him and started crying. "Babe, I'm so, so sorry" he rubbed his hands up and down her back.

"No. I am not crying about that. I do not know why I am crying."

"I do. It's because you were just beat up by your old boyfriend. Someone you cared about. Maybe even loved."

"No." Ziva looked up into Tony's eyes. "I didn't love him. He was there, he made me think he cared. You, you do care. I love you."

He smiled at her before kissing her deeply. She pulled away and clutched her face.

"Sorry." He put his hand over hers. "Let's get you looked at." She raised her eyebrows.

"Are we going to play doctor?" Tony rolled his eyes and walked towards the bathroom.

"Only if you're a good patient." Ziva's eyes went wide. Then, she chased after him.

Later that night, Ziva was laying across Tony's chest. His arms were wrapped around her protectively. She smiled until she saw Saleem. She sat up a little. He stared at her before speaking.

"This was nothing. There will be more, and it will be dangerous. Are you up for it?" She was terrified.

"Of course." He nodded towards her and walked towards the door. He faded into darkness. To Ziva, the silence has never been so loud.

I really hope you guys enjoyed that...It took up six and a half pages...have so many ideas for this and I just made it harder because I don't have any ideas that are more violent then this...but i will try. I promise :)