A/N – Usual disclaimers apply I do not own NCIS etc etc. Also this is unbetaed so apologies for any mistakes.
Poor Gibbs still being tortured and hurt. Real life is so busy had no time to write this week, but I'm hoping to maybe have another chapter written sometime either this weekend or midweek.
Reviews are great and suggestions and comments are fun. Thanks to everyone who has reviewed the previous chapters and also for everyone who is reading this story.
The Claiming.
To Tony it seemed like all of the werewolves present in the room scented the air, he felt the eyes of the six council members starring intensely at him, like they where trying to read his mind.
"We are pleased to meet you, although we would wish the circumstances where better." Markus wanted to get closer to the tired looking werewolf; he wanted to scent him properly.
Tony wanted to respond that he did not have time to waste standing here making idle chit chat with the Council members, but before he could speak Ducky beat him to it.
"Thank you." The older man simply stated.
"Come closer." Janus ordered, the Council was surprised when it seemed like the taller werewolf hesitated.
"I am sorry but we have no time to spare, we have to find our Alpha." Tony did no care who these men where he had to focus on finding Gibbs.
Ducky could see that Tony's words had displeased the Alpha's and their entourage, even the Grand Inquisitor looked shocked at the younger man.
"Come closer." Brutus growled his voice strong and commanding.
Tony noted that the werewolves that where not Council members all seemed to quiver with fear at the growled words, he saw that many of the wolves where baring their throats in a sign of submission.
Ducky could see the stubborn set to the young agent's shoulders, Tony did not bare his throat and he remained stood where he was.
"Did you not hear me?" Brutus growled, he was used to being obeyed.
"We don't have time for this." Tony shot back, he did not care who these men where his worry for his friend and Alpha overrode his fear of the Council.
"Please Tony is concerned for our Alpha, he means no disrespect." Ducky tried to explain.
"Obey me." Brutus snarled, the other five members of the Council watched and waited to see what happened next, the other werewolves within the chamber were avidly waiting to see the tall man submit to the Council's members demand.
"Leave us." Janus commanded, he could almost feel his brother's ire rising as the young werewolf stood still, not obeying the snarled command.
Ducky moved so that he was touching the silent Tony, he tried to project a calm and serene feeling towards the other man.
Tony refused to be cowed by the Council members, he wanted them to understand that he did not want to waste time with this meaningless meeting when his Alpha and father figure was missing. He should be scared but he was not, he would make Gibbs proud by standing up to the werewolves who made up the supreme werewolf council.
"You will do well to remember who we are boy." Gaius had to hand it to the young wolf; he was stood in front of them defiant and unbending.
"I know who you are, but you are stopping me from searching for my Alpha because of this unnecessary meeting." Tony quickly responded.
Ducky noted that all the other people had vacated the large room; he was determined to remain calm in the face of the Council members.
Brutus stood to his full impressive height, he starred hard at the green eyed wolf, and he dismissed the older wolf. He wanted the boy to come closer so that he could scent him properly, he was not happy with the defiance he had encountered; he would give one more chance before he showed his displeasure.
"Come closer as we have commanded." Brutus growled aggressively.
Tony stubbornly stayed where he was, this man was not his Alpha, and he did not understand why he was being so stubborn it was a simple request but he was annoyed that they wanted him to jump through hoops.
Brutus snarled he launched himself across the table shifting into his wolf form; he barrelled into the smaller man knocking him onto his back growling he loomed over the stubborn man.
Tony landed heavily on his back; he immediately shifted even though the other wolf was much bigger than him, not as big as Gibbs but still much larger that him. He growled at the black wolf, which loomed over him.
"That's enough brother." Markus moved closer with his brothers the five men stood watching the two wolves.
"He defied me." Brutus roared angrily.
"He is worried about his alpha, as any good beta should be." Atticus calmly spoke, he sniffed the air, and his eyes glowed when the strange wolf scent filled his nose.
Ducky stood calmly watching, he was prepared to fight to protect the younger man but so far the huge black wolf had not hurt Tony, in fact the large snout was sniffing at the smaller wolf, dragging in great gulps of air.
"Who is your sire?" Cassius quietly asked breaking the silence.
Tony paused; he did not want to tell these men about Gibbs, it was not his secret to tell.
"I don't remember being bitten; I was attacked as a child." Tony did not lie, he really did not remember much about that night, so he told the truth his heartbeat and breathing stayed steady.
The five brothers exchanged glances; they heard the truth in the confidently spoken words.
"Brutus let him up." Janus was so happy although you would not be able to tell, they had found a child of their missing brother, and they had the possibility of a second, when they eventually located the missing Alpha Gibbs. Through these two males they maybe able to locate their brother and bring him back into the fold.
Brutus moved off the smaller wolf he remained in his four legged form sitting watching as the younger male also stood he shook himself and then returned to his human form.
"We have been told that your Alpha also carries the same scent that you hold." Markus wanted to howl in glee, they may soon find their missing older brother and they could be reunited once again.
"He is like a father to me." Tony admitted.
Gibbs eyes slowly opened, he was so relieved to be once again hanging in chains, the water boarding had been a nightmare, and the sensation of not being able to breathe had made him almost lose his ability to think. He had focus internally on memories of his beloved Shannon and Kelly almost feeling like he had left his tortured body behind, he could tell that Dearing was not happy that he had not given into the fear as he nearly drowned.
Harper Dearing watched the sky blue eyes open, he was angry that the man had not broken, in fact he was amazed how calmly the older man had handled the water boarding, he had seen many men break and scream when faced with the harsh torture method. Gibbs had lost consciousness and had to revived as Dearing thought that they had killed him his heart had stopped the man, Dearing did not know how Gibbs managed to do it but he was now determined to break the proud man and he would use whatever means necessary.
"Ahh Alpha Gibbs it's good that you're awake again." Dearing smiled nastily at the pale man chained up before him. "Let's see if we can make you more comfortable."
Gibbs bit his tongue tasting blood as the laughing Dearing held a taser against his bruised flesh.
"Do you know what I want Gibbs?" Dearing took the taser off the trembling mans pale skin.
Gibbs did not bother to answer the smirking man; it was probably another taunting comment.
Dearing slapped the restrained mans face, smiling at the glare he received in response to his actions.
"I want to know how you have suddenly become a werewolf." Dearing paced in front of the silent Gibbs.
Gibbs blue eyes followed the slow pacing.
"We've tested your blood and tissue samples and the scientists have no clue how you have lost your immunity." Dearing picked up a scalpel from the table containing various implements. Advancing back towards Gibbs he almost leisurely trailed the sharp blade across the lean chest watching the blood flow from the wounds he was inflicting.
Gibbs refused to flinch; the scent of his blood filled the air.
"Why are you so special?" Dearing's gaze focused on the chained Alpha, he smiled as he plunged the scalpel into the broad shoulder, and he twisted the blade fascinated by the blood which ran down the wolf's chest.
Gibbs grunted at the sharp pain which exploded from his shoulder, he wanted badly to lash out at the man who was twisting the knife into his body and smiling insanely while he was doing it.
"I want to know what makes you tick." Dearing pulled out the scalpel he dropped it and picked up a bowl full of liquid dipping his finger he watched the grey haired man closely, he knew that the werewolf must be able to smell the chemicals within the bowl; they were safe for Dearing to touch but would be painful if it touch the werewolf's skin.
Gibbs lip curled back he snarled at the man who was tormenting him, he could feel his fangs extending.
"Oh no we can't have that now Leroy." Dearing swiftly jabbed a ready prepared syringed into the snarling man. "Just something so that you can't shift, we don't want that now do we."
Gibbs grunted he could feel the drugs entering his system, if he really wanted to he could shift, but he wanted to see exactly what Dearing and his cronies had planned and if SECNAV Jarvis turned up all the better, he would then have definite proof that the man was involved with hunters and those people who wanted to hurt werewolf kind.
Gibbs decided that he would begin asking his own questions just to see what he could learn from the psychotic man.
"Why do you care if I'm a werewolf?" Gibbs asked he saw Dearing pause as picked up the scalpel again.
"Because you're unique." Dearing slice a shallow cut on Gibbs stomach, he smeared the liquid over the bleeding cut, pleased when a hiss of pain was the result. "And when we tested your blood on a live subject they died."
Gibbs was horrified by what Dearing had just told him, they had killed someone using his blood.
Dearing grinned at the look in Gibbs eyes, so he proceeded to tell the man how they had injected his blood into the man who was immune, and watched as he died in screaming agony, Dearing took immense delight in describing in great detail everything the dead man had gone through.
"Yes Gibbs he died in agony, blood pouring from his mouth and nose, his screams echoing loudly." Dearing laughed. "It was beautiful."
Gibbs hated the fact that this man was taking great pleasure from an innocent persons death, Dearing eyes gleamed with unholy light as he continued to speak, Gibbs wanted so badly to break the chains holding him captive, he wanted to rip his tormentors throat out, he wanted to watch his life blood gush from the insane mans body. He growled angrily, Dearing cackled with laughter thinking himself safe from Gibbs wrath, but the NCIS Alpha was a patient man, he would wait and when the time was right he would take his vengeance for the lives this man had taken, he would end Dearing's life and it would be in his opinion a blessing to the world to remove such an evil creature.
"Maybe it's not really you that's so special." Dearing wondered out loud, Gibbs eyes narrowed.
"You're insane Dearing." Gibbs growled out.
"Maybe what we should be looking at is your family." Dearing sniggered as Gibbs went still and silent. So he had the Alpha's attention this was good, Dearing made another cut this time across the chained mans shoulders he poured in the concoction but he was disappointed when Gibbs failed to make any sound, all he did was to tense up. "I believe your father is still alive."
Gibbs fought not to release his wolf; he had to see what was going through Dearing's deranged mind.
"Maybe I will have him brought here and see if he is like you." Dearing heard a voice in his ear piece; he recognised the smooth voice of the man who had informed him about Gibbs.
Gibbs could feel a snarl issuing from his mouth; he could hear the man speaking in Dearing's ear. He forced himself to not shift he wanted to see what Dearing would say next.
"I understand you have a daughter Gibbs." Dearing could not keep the smile from his voice. "Her name is Kelly."
"She's gone." Gibbs spat at the man, why would he be interested in his deceased daughter.
"No matter we can always dig her up and use her body."
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