"Ok Kent you've got a bit of explaining to do. What do you mean you're the 'Traveler' and what is an Anti-Life Equation?" Gibbs asked and Eli interjected before Clark could answer.
"Gibbs, I will let Clark tell you about the Traveler himself, but to answer your other question the Anti-Life Equation is an ancient alien artifact hidden for eons by ancient beings of an unknown race. It is said to contain the source of all things as well as the ability to build a paradise in any form the bearer chooses. The Queens, Dr. Swan and I wanted to find it to prevent it from falling into the hands of one who would destroy the galaxy and then rule over the ruins with an iron fist. Even now he is preparing his forces so that he may come to earth and destroy the only person who could stop him from achieving his goal" Eli said and he looked pointedly at Clark.
"Alright Eli, let's say for arguments sake that I believe you and all this is true that still doesn't tell us who's coming"
"His name is Darksied"
"Darksied" Gibbs said with a frown; he didn't know why but the name sent a small shiver of fear down his spine; he could feel in his gut that Eli wasn't lying and his gut was never wrong.
"Yes and if the stories are true, you will understand why I wanted you away from Ziva Clark" Eli said and Clark nodded; he turned to Ziva looking more worried than he ever had before.
"Ziva you need to get away from me now. Get as far away as you can and don't look back" he said, hating himself for sending her away, but he knew it was for the best. Ziva glared at him for a minute before speaking.
"During my life I have faced terrorists, spies, and every kind of evil on this planet" she said, but Clark cut her off.
"Don't you understand Ziva, that's my point. Darksied isn't from this planet, he's pure evil and I will not let you die because of me. Please, for your own safety get as far away from me as you can" he said, and she just glared at him and resumed speaking.
"Let me explain something to you Clark and use your super-hearing to actually listen for once! I am not going anywhere and there is nothing you can do or say to make me leave. I love you and I will DIE before I leave you, and if this Darksied character gets in my way then I will kill him just as easily as I would anyone else" she said and her tone left no room for argument.
"I'm not going to win this am I?" he asked and Eli just shook his head, a grin on his face.
"Gibbs I'll explain everything to you and the others in a minute, but first can I have a word with you Director David?" he said and Eli nodded while Gibbs, Ziva and Vance all left MTAC.
Clark came out ten minutes later, careful to keep his face expressionless when he walked into the conference room where he found Vance, Gibbs, Abby, Pete, Chloe, Ziva, Mcgee, DiNozzo and Ducky all waiting for him.
He said a quick hello to Pete and Chloe before taking a seat beside Ziva who gave him a questioning look; he just shook his head before turning his attention to the others in the room.
"What I'm about to tell you all will shock most of you, so I'll only say this once… If any of you want to leave, leave now" he said, but no one moved so he continued.
"I'm not normal. Gibbs you asked me how I survived that explosion and I told you most of it, but I didn't tell you everything"
Seeing the shocked looks on the others faces Clark quickly explained what happened the day he and Ziva met; he then turned his attention back to Gibbs, who was watching him expectantly.
"I was able to survive that blast because I get my powers from the yellow sun. I'm not meteor-infected, I'm not even human. I'm an alien from a planet called Krypton" he said and saw everyone's reactions varied; Gibbs looked at him with a grin as if he knew all along, Mcgee and Abby were smiling like it was the coolest thing in the universe, Vance just nodded, face expressionless while DiNozzo looked either scared or angry, it was hard to tell which. Ziva squeezed his hand and Pete and Chloe grinned at him which let him keep talking.
"My biological father warned me of a great evil called Darksied and I will have to stop him. Eli and the others called me the 'Traveler' which was apparently supposed to be some sort of alien savior, but I just want to be normal, or as normal as I can be" he said, causing everyone but Tony to laugh quietly.
"Now I won't force you, but stopping Darksied will be difficult so if you're willing, I'd like your help"
"What did I tell you Kent? Family comes first" Gibbs said and everyone else nodded, except Tony who muttered something under his breath, so low that only Clark heard. He jumped up and grabbed DiNozzo by the throat, eyes glowing red.
"You son of a bitch! You helped Rivken target my parents WHY?!"
"I needed you gone. Ziva doesn't need you and neither does NCIS" he said and Clark threw him onto the floor.
"You're wrong Tony; he's a better agent than you could ever be. You're fired and under arrest for conspiracy to murder and spying on federal agents" Gibbs said and moved to cuff him, but Ziva stopped him. She moved forward and put his hands behind his back, putting the cuffs on as tight as she could.
"I hope you rot Tony, and one more thing…" she said before breaking both his wrists, causing him to cry out in pain, "stay away from me and my family or next time I won't hold back" she said before giving him over to Gibbs to put into a cell.
"Vance" the Director said before handing the phone to Clark.
"Hello"
"Clark, I need you and Ziva to go to Paris to recruit some help" Eli's said.
"Ok, what help?"
"Not what, who. Their names are John Jones and Oliver Queen"
A/N: I hope you guys liked this chapter! Sorry for those of you that wish I had left DiNozzo there, but I just couldn't see him helping Clark when he was so jealous of his relationship with Ziva. Also, anyone wondering what Clark and Eli talked about? PM me if you have an idea and I may just tell you if you're right, but please don't put it in a review as it could spoil the surprise for other readers! Expect the next update later this week!