Well I got this up earlier than first expected, it was a bit hard to start it off, and so that's why the beginning is a bit awkward. I hope it gets better towards the end though. I'm going into the real plot more in this chapter, so please review and tell me what you think!
Disclaimer: I do not own any characters that have appeared on NCIS. It's kinda depressing actually.
Ziva didn't like hospitals, and she could tell that Gibbs didn't either by the harsh way he spoke to the secretary. They had made it to the hospital in record time, swerving past people who seemed unable to drive properly because of the weather. The streets were nearly flooded with water, and her ears were ringing from the sound of people beeping at them. In all, she was glad to get out of the car.
Plus, she had even learned Gibbs's secret for keeping dry. He had a very big umbrella.
"NCIS," growled Gibbs to the secretary. Her chirpy façade dropped when she heard the tone of his voice. "We're here to see Greg Mathers."
She called a nurse over to show them to the room. They went down white hall after white hall, all looking pretty much the same. Then they took the elevator to the third floor, and came across the room where their only witness lay.
But he was already reporting what had happened to someone else. Or so it seemed, as Greg Mathers spoke animatedly to the only person sitting in the room. It wasn't another Cop, or a Fed. It was a girl, in a school uniform who was clinging to every word. Neither of them noticed anyone enter until Gibbs cleared his throat and spoke.
"I'm Special Agent Gibbs from NCIS, and this is officer David. We're going to have to ask you some questions pertaining to the kidnapping of Gabrielle Ballot."
Greg nodded very quickly, eyes wide as he stared at the badge Gibbs offered him. " Of course, I knew you were coming. Well…errrrr, he told me that is. I mean…oh, this is Gabby's sister."
Everyone was silent for a moment, trying to piece together what he had just stuttered out. Once they had, the girl gave a polite nod and smile. In Ziva's opinion, she looked way too small. Not skinny really, but just small boned and delicate, like a porcelain doll or some sort of…puppy. Her legs didn't reach the ground, and the pale white skin didn't help either.
"Mr. Mathers, we're going to need your full account of the events that happened last night." Said Gibbs, sending glances in the girl's direction. It was painfully obvious that he didn't want her hearing what had happened that night. He looked meaningfully at the witness, who was still extremely excited in his bed.
"Of course, Agent Gibbs." He said slowly, finally catching on. " But Aidan should stay here, this concerns her as well." Looking mildly surprised, Aidan just crossed her legs and sent Gibbs a look that gave his death glare a run for its money. Gibbs just nodded and Ziva was questioning who really controlled the situation from behind him.
"Yesterday, Gabby came home for her shore leave. To celebrate, we went to a bar near our house, we stayed for a couple hours, had way too much to drink. Which is why instead of driving we decided to walk home, since it's only about ten minutes on foot. The road was deserted, and about halfway home these crazy bastards drove up in this black car and attacked us. Two of them knocked Gabby out with some chloroform and the third guy came after me with the baseball bat." He smiled grimy and indicated his injuries. Which ranged from a bandaged head to some sort of caste on his stomach. "When he was done, I was in pretty bad shape. They threw Gabby into the car and then he gave me a message…I guess it was a ransom of sorts. He wants some information, but Gabby won't give it to him, and the only other person that knows is Aidan here. Then he said he'd be in touch."
There was silence in the room; all eyes were turned to Aidan, who seemed to grow even smaller under everyone's gaze. Emotions flicked across her face while she played with the gold crucifix around her neck.
"I…have no idea what he was talking about." She said finally, the last part of the sentence was said with confidence, but there were speculative looks around the room.
"Please Aidan." Said Greg, looking pitiful in his hospital gown with bruises and cuts everywhere. " I have no idea what those guys have done to Gabby, we have to find her fast and the only way is for you to tell us what you know."
Gibbs raised an eyebrow, what happened to the stuttering guy that was just here a second ago?
"I'm serious Greg, I have no idea what that man was talking about." Repeated Aidan, looking defiant and resisting the puppy eyes he was giving her. "Excuse me." She said, getting up from the bedside chair and heading to the door. Ziva stood in her way, looking towards Gibbs and trying to ignore the evil eye she was getting. Standing, the girl looked just as short, maybe around 4'9".
"Ms Ballot, you're going to need to come to NCIS with us to answer a few questions." Said Gibbs. The girl spun around and faced him angrily.
"It's Aidan King, I'm only Gabrielle's stepsister. And I'm sure that my very unnecessary visit to NCIS headquarters can wait until I've gone to the bathroom!" She glared angrily around the room and pushed past Ziva, who thought she was a lot stronger than she looked.
Aidan stomped down the hall angrily, but as fast as her feet could take her. This was bad, she though, very bad. First Gabby was kidnapped, and now NCIS was after her for something she couldn't tell them. It wasn't that she didn't want to, but the secret was something her sister would willingly die for.
With a quick check behind her shoulder, she was content that no one was following her. Especially that pesky female agent who had been giving off bad vibes since she entered the room. Once more she checked, and then walked straight past the girl's bathroom. She turned down an empty hallway and pressed the elevator button to go down. An excruciating twenty seconds later, the elevator doors opened and she nearly ran inside. Leaning on the close button, she only relaxed when the metals doors closed and the elevator started to move.
Someone really should spray some air freshener in here, she thought. Tugging nervously at her uniform and trying to get the wrinkles out. She knew she looked pretty weird walking around here in that, especially since it was the middle of a school day.
The elevator doors opened with a ding and she hurried out…straight into a wall with arms. Looking up she recognized the female agent from the room, Officer David.
"I took the stairs." Ziva said cockily. Grabbing Aidan above the elbow and pulling her towards the hospital's exit.
"Lemme go!" Aidan said, trying to wiggle away furiously. But she really wasn't a match for Ziva's strength, and the fact that she was increasing her grip on her arm. "Or else I'll scream and call hospital security over, I'm a Catholic schoolgirl for God's sake! Then your boss will really pissed at you."
Ziva's only response was to grip her arm painfully and tug her towards the door. "I think my boss will be a lot more pissed at you."
So, chapter 2 done. I'll try to get the next one up faster than this one. Please, please, please review. I'm hoping for three, but that's up to you guys!