The process of making Ziva American was coming soon. It was taking longer than they thought but they were almost there. Ziva's father was constantly calling Jenny but she didn't answer. The only time she would answer his calls was to pretend that she's too busy to talk.

Ziva had to study all the amendment and memorize the allegiance she had to recite later in the ceremony. She was ready but the papers were not. They were all waiting in anticipation so Ziva could become one of them. They couldn't wait.

Ziva was finally allowed to go home and Gibbs took her place. She didn't take it as carefully as Ducky told her. She went for her normal run and did her daily boxing and martial arts sessions even though Ducky said not to. She felt happier to be free. She felt free. Not under temporary custody of Ducky. She could do what ever she wanted. But until she became an American citizen she wouldn't get the full freedom package.

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Tony's apartment was slowly getting renovated and fixed. The fees were being paid by NCIS. He watched the men work on his house and stared at it as it began to look better and better. He was happy with the improvements being to his home. He was at the moment staying with Ziva while the place was being turned upside down. Ziva felt as if she owed Tony big time. much to Tony's protest Ziva insisted and said she would strangle him if he said no and that forced him to say yes. Tony knew she meant good.

Tony slept on the couch and Ziva took the bed. No surprise Tony had to bring up something to do with sleeping in the same bed. Ziva shook her head and started to prepare dinner.

She finished minutes later and she set the table. When Tony smelled the pasta he bolted to the table and started digging in.

"Damn Ziva. You make good food." He complimented with mouth stuffed with pasta.

She smiled.

"Ya gonna have some. This is great." He said eating happily

"No. I'm not hungry." She sad down across from Tony.

He thought about something and chortled. He picked a penne up with his fingers and wiggled it around. Smiling. Ziva gave him a weirded out look.

He threw it at Ziva.

"Hey!" She frowned. She threw a banana at him.

"Oi!" He threw another at her. Then she threw an apple at his head but he ducked.

"What's with you and big fruits?" He smiled. He threw the bowl of pasta at Ziva and most of it got her shirt.

Her jaw dropped. She put her hands out and stared at her shirt. It was covered with sauce and pasta.

"Oh. You. Bastard."

She ran around to her kitchen and grabbed more food. She started throwing more food at Tony. Before they both knew it. They were as dirty as pigs. They were covered in vegetables and all sorts of different types of foods.

They stared at each other.

"Uh Ziva?"

"Yes?"

"I think you need a shower." He remarked.

"Have you looked at yourself in the mirror?" She deflected Tony's compliment.

"You only have one shower." Tony stated.

They both bolted to the bathroom but Tony got there first and her slammed the door and locked it in Ziva's face.

"Ugh." She rolled her eyes.

She didn't want to sit anywhere or lean on anything because she didn't want to dirty anything anymore than it already was. So she started cleaning their mess.

She got some wipes and spray and started cleaning. Her phone started ringing. When she looked at the caller ID her heart stopped. It said 'Father'. She debated weather or not to answer. She decided not. But as soon as she hung up, he phone started ringing again. This time it was Jenny.

"Hello?"

"Ziva. Hi. Sorry to disturb you but I have some good news."

"Yes?"

"Your papers to become American and an agent were approved. The ceremony is tonight. at 8." She smiled. Ziva didn't.

"Uh. I- It's six thirty! I am not ready!" She looked down at her messed up clothes.

"Well come on! Be quick."

"Why is it so soon?"

"Because we pulled some strings to make it as quick as possible."

"Uh. Ok. I'll be there soon."

Jenny read her the address where Ziva would be reading her allegiance.

They nodded and they hung up. She ran to the bathroom door and pounded on the door.

"Tony! Hurry up!."

"Ziva! We had a food fight! give me my time!" He yelled back.

"My American citizen papers got approved and I am reading the allegiance agreement at eight o'clock tonight. Now will you hurry up already!"

"What?! Ok ok! Hurrying up."

He wasn't done.

"And will you not use all the hot water? Please? Mossad ninjas do not like cold showers you know."

That's when Tony's face went white. He used most of the hot water already.

He turned it off immediately and stepped out. Then he realized something else.

"Uh. Ziva!?"

"What?!"

"Um. Can you bring my clothes and a towel!? Please?"

"Fine."

She grabbed Tony's things and picked the bathroom lock. She threw everything in without looking inside and shut the door again.

"Thanks!"

Finally Tony was done. He came out smiling. In his Ohio State sweater.

"You're going to wear that to the reading?"

"Uh."

"You should probably change." She said while going into the bathroom. She turned on the shower and she stepped in and when she screamed, Tony clenched his teeth and his eyes widened.

"Damn you Tony! You used all he hot water!" She yelled.

"Whoops." He whispered to himself.

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When she came out of the bathroom, she looked stunning.

"Woah." Tony was stargazing at her.

She had a beautiful black dress. Not too fancy but fancy enough. She had her hair in some sophisticated up do. She had a full face of makeup. As good as she looked, she looked pissed.

"I told you not to use all the hot water." She frowned at Tony.

She was right. Mossad assassins do not like cold showers.

They both slipped on their fancy shoes and they went to the place.

All of the team were there already along with a few other people and their families.

"You're late." Gibbs said bluntly and smiled. He gave her a hug and Tony and Ziva took their seats.

After all the speeches and talks, It was time to say the pledge.

"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me God."

Ziva said it with pride and dignity. She was happy to finally get the freedom she never had. They all clapped and cheered for their friend. Abby hugged, Gibbs kissed her on the forehead, Ducky said 'well done', Tony smiled, McGee stared and for some reason Jimmy asked Tony and Ziva if they slept together. They all glared at him.

"What? Well that didn't come out the way I thought it in- my- head." He said frantically.