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There was absolute silence in the office after Ari revealed that Ziva was still alive. It wasn't the normal breathless silence; it was the ringing absence of noise that begged to be filled. Gibbs looked back and forth between the two and said skeptically "Do you want to try that again?" Those on his team wore faces of shock and confusion.
Marcel's gaze was locked on Ari; he was still reeling from the sting of betrayal. Part of his mind understood perfectly what had happened. Somehow through his various ways Ari had found that Ziva had miraculously survived a bullet to the skull. But another part of Marcel's mind, refused to believe that after their years together Ari would ever keep a secret from him.
Ari could no longer bear looking at the anger in his love's eyes and so turned his attention to Gibbs. Though he was not fool enough to lower his guard completely around his angered lover. He rubbed the bridge of his nose as he thought of the best way to explain this. He looked to Severus for back up but the narrowed dark eyes told him he was alone on this.
Finally as Ari figured his explanation he began to speak. "Marcel, or rather Harry, is fated to destroy a Dark Lord. Throughout the years he has managed to fight him back in spiritual form. However, the dead sailor we found days ago was a clue to what he had been doing during this lull of action. He was researching ways to bring himself back. He practiced on the solider and then used the full spell on Harry once he was captured. The Dark Lord has now gained a physical form thanks to the spell which means he has gained more power than ever."
His explanation was cut short by Marcel's biting words "That explains everything except why Ziva David is alive when I killed her myself." Marcel had been afraid that was the reason he had been captured. The Death Eaters had dabbled with muggle drugs possibly to kill him off with the combination of drugs and potions like they had done when they were done with the sailor. However they hadn't counted on the one who was giving Harry the potions to be a turncoat. Marcel looked to Severus and knew from the expression on the man's face that he was no longer safe, he had revealed himself as a traitor or if they hadn't realized it the Death Eaters would figure it out soon.
Marcel gave Severus a look to see if the other man was alright before turning his gaze back to his possibly ex lover. "How does she fit into this picture?" He demanded, it seemed that Ari was aware of many things that he had not shared with Marcel. Though for most of the information Marcel couldn't fault him for not sharing since he most likely figured it out after he had been kidnapped.
Ari wondered if his love's rage was disappearing but when the pointed questions continued he knew that he would have to formally apologize later, when they were alone. "She was also a test subject, with the involvement of the drugs they were able to change parts of the spell and while blood alone was not enough to bring her back they exchanged life for life. Possibly because they found out her connection to us and plan to use her against us."
Marcel narrowed his eyes at the use of 'us' but decided that now was not the time or place to question where their relationship now was. Marcel turned away and began to think it over. The Dark Lord had managed to find a way to bring himself a physical form and bring those lost back from the dead. He bit his nail, this meant things would only become increasingly difficult from here on out.
The rest of the team seemed to catch Marcel's realization and Gibbs clapped his hands. "We'll get started on it in the morning. We can go over what happened in detail and see what we can do about it. As far as I'm concerned this is all part of the investigation on the dead Sailor." The team nodded and slowly dispersed. On his way out Gibbs seemed to realize Severus's position "You'll need a place to stay…" He said slowly, surprised when he received a dark smirk and the man's only reply was "I have already made accommodations."
Severus turned his attention away from the muggle to the two feuding lovers. He knew they would have much to discuss tonight. They weren't ones for long grudges or dragging out arguments. Severus fully expected to find them tomorrow either reconciled or one of them dead. He nodded to Harry and made his way out, thinking they would want their privacy.
Ari turned to look back at Marcel and when he found that his beloved's gun was back in its hidden holster he made his way slowly across the room. "Come…it has been a long day…we must rest." He wanted to at least get Marcel home before they began their 'talk' at least that way Marcel would still be with him, near him.
Marcel watched as Ari made his way closer. When they were three feet apart Marcel narrowed his eyes, making it clear that he didn't want his lover any closer to him. Marcel never liked when he fought with Ari. The man was his entire life, the reason he was who he was today, the reason he was still alive. Still, when they fought it was over matters that had to be discussed or else they could not go forward.
Marcel turned away from Ari, his killing rage subsided for the moment and he was left with bitter disappointment. "Why?" He said softly, he was by no means weakening against Ari, but why did they have to start having secrets now?
The soft question seemed to burn against Ari, he would have rather Marcel rage at him, attacking him with words and weapons rather than that soft voice. He closed his eyes and answered just as softly "I found out shortly before you were taken… I was going to inform you on your return…" Though of course he never had the chance.
The response brought Marcel back his anger and he whirled around "When I got back?! This is the Dark Lord we are talking about! If he found a way to bring life back from death then I should have known immediately…for the obvious reasons." Marcel's eyes started to glow with power as he said further "It's because she's your sister."
Ari wanted to deny the challenge but he couldn't. He had accepted why Marcel had killed Ziva, she was firing on him, and so his young lover had no other choice. With her brought back he hadn't been sure what Marcel's reaction would be. He didn't know whether or not his lover would feel driven to kill her a second time for her betrayal. But now Ari was seeing his mistake, the drugs that had been used to end the sailor's life once they were done experimenting was a blend that Ziva had created, and that blend almost had taken Marcel from him. He was silent and that was his answer.
Marcel looked over his lover, now that he was of a rational mind he could understand Ari's reasoning. Though that didn't mean he could forgive or accept that reasoning. Marcel knew that he didn't want to end their relationship over their first secret. It had been bound to happen and it had just happened at the wrong time. Sighing Marcel turned back to his lover, he would not forgive this of Ari, but, there was a way he could accept it.
Ari saw the look in Marcel's eyes and knew what had to be done. He nodded his acceptance and said "Would you like to return home…or…" He felt a shiver go down his spine at the smile on Marcel's face.
Marcel smiled at Ari "No…you did say we should have some fun in the office." Marcel went to his pack and calmly pulled out his handcuffs and rope. He then looked around for a suitable spot. He smirked when he saw that Gibbs's desk was neatly cleared of all hassles. He gestured it to Ari and was glad to see the quick response.
Ari lay across Gibbs's desk as his hands were handcuffed above his head and his limbs bound into place. He shivered when Marcel's lips caressed his ear and whispered "No lube." Ari's eyes widened at the statement before a thick rag was tied over his eyes and a smaller portion forced into his mouth. He slowly settled himself, he trusted Marcel not to hurt him. He reminded himself that at the very least he deserved this punishment.
Throughout the rest of the night into the early morning hours Marcel had his revenge on Ari's body. Stretching and filling him but denying Ari all pleasure and taking it all for himself. Ari's skin had not been marked in a long time but that night Marcel added stripes to his back, a permanent reminder of the punishment. Marcel put three across Ari's back, silently telling his lover that one more betrayal like this and it was over.
The next morning the rest of the crew came into the office, remarking that the janitors had done a spectacular job on the office space. Gibbs looked around suspiciously; it hadn't been this clean since they moved into the building. His silent questions were answered when Ari and Marcel arrived, this morning it was Marcel who was wearing the smug face and Ari who was limping. Silently Gibbs shook his head, accepting that there were just some things he would never understand.
Severus joined them and after Marcel explained that Severus's position had been compromised passed the point of repair Gibbs agreed to let the man work with both Abby and Ducky when he was needed. When Gibbs looked up to get a measure of the man he was surprised to see that he was not the only one who was amused with the way the twisted couple resolved their conflicts.
Severus was relieved that he was able to work with the team. Hogwarts was much too far away for him to be of any use to Harry/Marcel and Ari. He was also relieved at the measure of safety it gave him. Due to his new blood connection with the Dark Lord, Harry was able to negate the Dark Mark. It still marred his pale skin; however the Dark Lord could no longer cause him pain or death. Severus also doubted that any ward could protect him like a full team of trained professionals like these could. He smirked as he was led to the lab to be introduced to Abby.
Gibbs was at first relieved that Marcel and Ari had made up; after all he didn't want drama destroying the team and causing them to lose focus. Though with all the pent up sexual tension the two were giving off he didn't know if this was much better. To distract himself he offered to show Severus the Lab since he knew already where Ducky's 'office' was located.
As they rode the elevator down they exchanged casual conversation and Gibbs was struck by the similarities that Severs and Harry shared, though with Severus the personality seemed like a ripened wine. Deep and intoxicating, easy to get lost in, Gibbs mentally slapped himself upside the head. He had been distracted ever since Kate's death, he had to get his head back on track which was NOT on possible sex partners.
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