To the people who are constantly reviewing each chapter, you are great I love looking at my inbox in the morning to find your reviews sitting there. You all encourage me to write more, which means our poor Tony isn't quite out of danger yet, I really don't want to end the story yet seen as you all seem to be enjoying it and want to see the bad lady pays for what she has done. If you want a less angst-heavy and more case based Tony whump then may I point you in the direction of my newest fic called Lost and found.
Chapter 10- Something's wrong
Gibbs had stepped away to get some coffee, leaving McGee watching over Tony making sure if Tony woke up then he wasn't alone. It was barely morning; the sun was rising, light filtering through the windows of the canteen. He became uneasy as he waited for his coffee to be made in the canteen of the hospital; he had a feeling that something was going to happen. He left after being given his coffee; nothing could happen with Tony being watched, could it? Maybe they had over looked something about Tony being left for them to found, in all honesty Gibbs had thought something hinky was going on, but at the same time he just hoped that he'd be able to keep Tony safe. He rushed back to Tony's room, not stopping even when he was given odd looks from the nurses and cleaning staff.
The first thing he noticed was that the blinds to Tony's room were closed; this was odd seen as they had been open about 5-10 minutes ago. He just hoped that it was one of the nurses giving him privacy so they could get a look at some of the bruising. But then why wasn't McGee standing outside waiting, something definitely wasn't right with this picture. Thoughts started running through his head, thoughts of what would happen if Tony had been taken again, would they have any of Tony left to rescue. He shock the thought away and forced on his usual marine mask, he wasn't used to his emotions being so close to the surface, it didn't happen often.
He strode through the door, as he looked at the scene in front of him; his worst fears came to light. Not only was McGee slumped in the chair unconscious, Tony was nowhere to be scene. Damn it not again thought Gibbs fearfully, she can't have him again. He was furious, with himself mostly, he had promised Tony that he would have his six, and now he was gone again, Gibbs hadn't been there to protect part of his family again. He knew he would need to break the news to the team, but first he would need to check on McGee.
"McGee!" he called a little too forcefully, he got nothing in response. He checked for a pulse just to make sure that McGee was still alive, he found a strong but sluggish one, he would need to call a nurse to come check him over. He was just about to try and rouse the younger agent again when Abby came rushing through the door, her usual cheery self. That is until she saw what was wrong in the room. Her dark eyes filled with tears, leaving black tracks down her cheeks. She was shaking her head in disbelief, he couldn't be gone again, just couldn't, she backed into the wall, slumped down it and sobbed into her knees where her head was resting. It broke something within Gibbs to watch as his Abby sobbed her heart out, he loved her like a daughter and hated to see her hurting this much.
After calling a nurse for McGee and calling the rest of the team to the hospital, he rejoined Abby in the room, he sunk down wrapping his arms around her, trying to sooth her with comforting words, but none came. He couldn't reassure someone else if he wasn't sure what it would be ok. They sat like that until the others arrived. They understood Gibbs' actions and didn't comment. Gibbs knew that they had to get to work and found some words that would comfort the lab tech.
"Don't worry Abbs, we'll get him back, we always do" she gave him a look that could kill, she tried to speak though her tears.
"But…we only just got him back… he can't do it again…not this close to the last time… he just can't…-" Gibbs saw his own fear reflected in her eyes. He struggled to find the next words, not knowing they were true.
"He's strong Abbs, he'll get through this, with all our help. Ziva I need you to get the security cameras from the hallway, you and Abby look for anything suspicious. You got that Abbs" he spoke softly. Ziva made a move out of the room in search of the security tapes; Abby remained clung on to Gibbs for a minute longer as if drawing strength from him. She got up, whipped her tears away and spoke with all the strength she had.
"I will find out who has Tony, and then I'll sic Ziva on them" her voice held a hint of malice; you don't take part of Abby's family and get away with it. Gibbs smiled a little at Abby's actions.
Seeing Abby off, Gibbs turned around in time for McGee to start waking, Gibbs watch as the agent focused and the look horror and guilt spread across his face. He waved the nurse off and looked towards his boss. He could see that Gibbs was angry, but it wasn't directed at him. He could also see worry, which was unusual if it were a normal day. However, it hadn't been a normal week so he didn't comment on the look from his boss. He stuttered to speak not knowing what the hell had happened.
"Boss…w-what happened…?"
"I don't know McGee, I was hoping that you could tell me, what's the last thing you remember?"
"Err… I think there was a nurse, a male one… then nothing…Sorry boss" Gibbs could tell the younger agent felt guilty and tried to relieve his guilt a little.
"It wasn't your fault Tim" Tim's head shot up at the sound of his name, he hadn't been looked at his boss while reciting what he remembered. He looked at the sincerity in his boss's eyes, he sighed, he had hope that the whole thing was finally over, and then they would just catch the person the next time one of the BOLOS alerted them to there whereabouts. Turns out it wouldn't be that simple. Gibbs' cell suddenly rang.
"Gibbs" Gibbs answered in his usual gruff manner. At first there was silence, then the sound of whimpering and the sound some sort of whip lashing across skin. A women's soft yet harsh tone came on the line.
"I believe we have something of yours agent Gibbs" the phone was disconnected and Gibbs just stood rooted to the spot, now knowing the voice had been haunting Tony, he was scared by its tone, it was calm, collected but it held lust and malice in it. He only hoped that Tony had blocked out the voice, and clung on to the voices of his friends…
TBC
I know I'm evil but I couldn't resist putting some physical torture in there. Now what are Gibbs and the rest of the team going to do, how are they going to help get Tony back a second time. If you do have any suggests of what I can do to Tony I would love to hear them. (Grins evilly) though I do have a limit of what I will do to him. Please read and review.
