Chapter 13: Talking To Angels

"The party is tonight Tony," Alyssa informed him and walked over to her mirror and inspected her outfit. "I'll be home before midnight."

"You got it," Tony smiled. "You are getting a ride home from Ray?"

"Yes," Alyssa replied. "I am."

"Well then," Tony noticed that certain gleam in Alyssa's eyes. "Just be careful."

"Yes father," Alyssa replied jokingly. "We're just friends."

"Sure," Tony replied laughing and ducking as Alyssa threw a pillow at his head. "Well anyways have fun at your party tonight."

"I intend to," Alyssa replied. "Now bye."

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When Alyssa walked into Ray's house everyone was in frenzy. People were running everywhere, food and drinks were everywhere and everyone was smiling or having a good time. Alyssa smiled at everyone as she walked by them, but her eyes were set on finding Ray.

"Hey Ray," she said when she finally did. "Great party."

"Thanks," Ray replied. "I'm so glad you came!"

"Me too," Alyssa blushed. "Me too."

"Love the music," Alyssa winked. "Good by Better Than Ezra right?"

"Damn you are good," Ray laughed. "I thought I was winning."

"Dream on boy," Alyssa laughed. "So anyways wha…"

"Alyssa," Sydney yelled, grabbing around her friend's neck, her breath smelling like stale cigarette. "How's my star pupil."

"Hey," Alyssa said sternly. "Sydney."

"Hey girl," Sydney punched Alyssa in the arm. "How's life been treating yah, you haven't hung behind the school with us in a couple of days, what happened huh?"

"Sorry Sydney," Alyssa started to walk off. "I had better things to do."

"What's wrong with her," Sydney asked Ray. "She seems different."

"Yeah," Ray smiled. "I like that side of her better."

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Tony sat in his bed reading when he heard his doorbell ring. He stood up from his covers and walked over to see who it was. When he saw the blue eyed, rugged marine at his door he let him in.

Gibbs walked in carrying a brown paper bag full of food and a couple beers in his hand.

"Thought you might want some dinner," Gibbs stated. "So I stopped by."

"I'm fine," Tony replied. "But thanks boss."

"No problem," Gibbs spread out some Chinese food on Tony's kitchen table and the pair sat down to eat. "None at all."

"So I guess you heard right," Gibbs thrust a newspaper at Tony and he read the top headline. "Alyssa's either gone or unsafe in a couple of months."

"I know," Tony replied. "I hate this bastard so much!"

"Which one are you referring to," Gibbs replied. "This man or your father?"

"Both," Tony threw the paper into the trash. "They can both go rot in hell!"

"Calm down boy," Gibbs replied. "I didn't mean to rile you up, I just thought you deserved to know."

"I know," Tony stopped gritting his teeth. "It's just so hard Gibbs; I thought I was the only one in this kind of situation."

"Not really," Gibbs cracked both beers open. "A lot of people are, you just usually can't tell."

"Yeah I guess you're right," Tony replied. "I just hope one day we can put this case to rest for Alyssa's sake."

"You think I don't," Gibbs laughed. "God knows, this child has been through enough."

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Alyssa was now currently sitting outside on Ray's front porch. She had her hands in her palms and was sighing repeatedly. Ray walked outside and sat down next to her. He lifted his jacket and placed it on her carefully.

"I thought you might be cold," he stated. "It is a little chilly out here."

"Yeah," Alyssa replied. "Thanks."

"Hey what's wrong," Ray asked her, he pulled a strand of hair from in front of her eyes. "You don't seem as bright and chipper as usual."

"About what you said before," Alyssa replied. "Tony's not my dad…"

"What," Ray asked. "What do you mean?"

"I'm only in his care," Alyssa started to cry. "Because my father is abusive, I got taken away from him."

"Oh," Ray held her hand now. "I'm so sorry."

"Don't be," Alyssa dried her tears. "It wasn't like you were him."

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"Don't you ever wish," Tony stated. "That everyone horrible never existed, that we had a Utopia."

"Now you know DiNozzo," Gibbs replied. "Just as well as me that a Utopia can't exist."

"Yeah but imagine the possibilities boss," Tony smiled. "It'd be fantastic."

"Every incredible thing DiNozzo," Gibbs had now finished his beer. "Has its downfall…"

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"Hey Ray," Sydney was now on the porch with the pair. "Parties' in here doofus!"

"Can't you see I'm busy Sydney," Ray was now mad. "Get out of here!"

"Oh does your little girlfriend have a problem," Sydney replied. "Well she can get over it, it's a party!"

"Will you just," Ray punched her clear across the face. "Shut the fuck up!"

"Come on Alyssa," Ray helped her up. "I'll take you home."

"This isn't over Ray," Sydney held her cheek. "You're dead the next time I see your sorry ass!"

Ray and Alyssa got into his truck and sped off to Tony's place.

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When Ray and Alyssa reached Tony's place Ray parked his car and shut off the engine.

"That was really brave," Alyssa smiled. "What you did to Sydney."

"The bitch deserved it," Ray laughed. "Just stay away from her ok?"

"Will do," Alyssa replied. "Thanks again by the way."

"No problem," Ray and her were even closer now than they were on the rock. "None at all…"

Suddenly Ray leaned in and kissed Alyssa square on the lips. She gasped mentally but gave in. Their tongues battled for dominance for a few moments before Alyssa backed off. Ray smiled at the tail end.

"I have to go," Alyssa smiled. "Thanks again for everything."

"You're so welcome," Ray winked. "Catch yah later Alyssa."

"Bye." Alyssa ran upstairs to Tony's apartment fast.

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Gibbs had been long gone and Tony was asleep on the couch and dreaming vividly.

Tony was walking along his father's farm in the back of the house. He spotted a girl in the far off distance and when she turned around it almost brought tears to his eyes.

"Sarah," Tony asked stepping closer and closer to the girl. "Is that you?"

"Yes Tony," Sarah giggled. "It's me."

"But what," Tony asked. "What happened to you?"

"A lot of things happened after you ran away Tony," Sarah replied. "But I just came to say I'm fine, I'm happy now."

"But what's heaven like," Tony asked. "Is it beautiful?"

"Who said I was dead," Sarah replied. "But either way, keep it up with this Alyssa girl, she seems like a good kid."

"How'd you know about her," Tony asked. "I mean…"

"I know everything about you Tony," Sarah reached out and touched his hand. "You're my big brother remember?"

"I know Sarah," Tony was crying now. "And I always will be…"

"Oops," Sarah looked behind herself. "I have to go, but please brother; please fight for this girl, for she can't fight for herself."

"I will," Tony wiped his eyes. "I love you Sarah, goodbye."

"Goodbye Tony," Sarah replied walking off. "I love you too."

When Tony awoke in reality he was crying and Alyssa was sitting next to him.

"Tony," she asked. "Are you ok?"

"Yes," Tony replied and sat up. "I'm fine, how was your party?"

"Good," Alyssa smiled with pure joy inside. "Just fabulous."

"That's great kid," Tony smiled back. "But we should really be getting to bed it's one am."

"Ok," Alyssa stood up and walked down the hallway with Tony to their bedrooms. "Goodnight Tony."

"Goodnight Alyssa." Tony smiled and walked into his bedroom shutting the door behind him.

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Awww how sweet Ray defending Alyssa like that!

And Tony's dream.

Does Alyssa have a new boyfriend and what will Sydney do to Ray when she sees him again?

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