A/N: Well here is the next chapter, this one is kinda angsty but is a little uplifting with three of my fave Tiva moments used as flash backs.
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IMPORTANT (to me at least):In this chapter there are three flashbacks and I wanna see which one of you guys can guess the episodes they came from and I mean Season, Episode number and name. P.S I cut out abby's bit in the third flashback because it was irrelevent to my story.

Chapter 12 – Flashback And Move Forward

Ziva was sat outside the NCIS building blankly staring forward watching nothing in particular. A tear crept it's way down her flushed cheek and she made no attempt to stop it, why would she? She was alone outside, no on would see. She didn't see the point when she felt the tears that still hadn't fallen swell up in her eyes. Lastly she had a reason to cry. Tony knew how she felt, he'd asked her that day in the hospital and she did something she'd never done before to anyone who wasn't Zaria; Expressed her emotions. She had told him she loved him, gave him the thing that was usually kept hidden and guarded, her heart. And he did the very thing she was most afraid of and hurt her, threw it back at her because she wanted a week to rest after coming home from hospital. Because she didn't want to see anyone. Because she still wasn't ready. That's what hurt her the most. That and the fact that it was Agent Carlson who Tony decided he wanted more.

Ziva was still gathering her thoughts when the wind picked up and she still made no effort to move from her spot. The wind whipped and weaved violently around her rigid form, pretty soon Ziva began to lose her breathe as it was stolen from her. As stubborn as ever she remained in her place on the grass. In no time at all the rain started up as well. The icy drops fell gently at first contrasting the heavy wind. The drops landed softly, cooling Ziva's already cold skin further. They caressed her as they fell and rolled down her and onto the ground below her. But soon they too became heavy and vicious in their descent, leaving her soaked and cold on the grass.

Ziva was soon reminiscing on the times she had shared with Tony. Trying to find a reason for his behaviour or why he would hurt her.

Admittedly their first meeting was rather unusual but Ziva thought that's one of the best moments they have shared.

Flashback One

Tony:"I'll call you back. Hi, I was just-"

Ziva: "Having phone sex?"

Tony: "Ha Phone sex, no, errr Charades"

Ziva: "Charades, like errr" Charade motions with hands

Tony: "You've played"

Ziva: "Never on the telephone"

Tony: "My Partner and I were coming up with quotes for Saturday night"

Ziva: "You play Charades on Saturday night!"

Tony: "To kill time before I go Clubbing, Who are you?"

Ziva smiled at the memory, his on the spot excuses could use a little work. It was a strange first meeting but he did manage to spot her technique to get information.

Tony: "Miss David you can sit there and slouch provocatively for an hour if you'd like or you can tell me what you need and maybe I can help"

He was good at spotting things like that. He is Tony after all. But sometimes he gets a little carried away with things. Like when he thought McGee was gay.

Flashback Two

McGee: "I'm not gay Tony"

Tony: "This isn't about orientation this is about image"

Ziva: "So now your image is homopubic"

Tony: "The term is homophobic and no prejudice of any kind is an ugly thing

Ziva once again smiled, he always had to correct her english. But there have been a few occasions where she got him back.

Flashback Three

Woman: "...a co-worker with elevator eyes looking you up and down. A co-worker shows you a cartoon or photo of a sexual nature"

Tony: "If your lucky"

Woman: "A co-worker's hand 'accidentally' brushes up against your body"

Ziva: "If you're really lucky"

Woman:Physical contact can be divided into three categories. Green light includes normal behaviour. Yellow light includes borderline behaviour such as hugging someone. And finally there is red light behaviour such as deliberate, unwelcome touching"

Ziva leans over the desk and licks Tony's ear causing him to jump out of his seat.

Ziva let out a small laugh at this memory. Tony made up an excuse though when he jumped out the seat. It was much better than the charades excuse. She smiled at that. He didn't rat her out he made himself look a little idiotic but he still covered for her.

"Ima?" Ziva was snapped back from her thoughts by the distant shout.

'Of course they are looking for me, Zaria wouldn't want me wandering around upset and Gibbs would probably want to kill me for the whole rule 12 thing, even if it hadn't been broken yet'

Zaria had been running around the whole building looking for Ziva and so far she hadn't had much luck in finding her. She knew Ziva wouldn't have gone far on foot and after checking the car park and seeing Ziva's red mini still parked there she had to be somewhere around here. Zaria looked around and stopped when she noticed someone sitting on the grass at the front of the NCIS building. She walked a bit closer and took in the clothes the person was wearing. Black, loose cargo pants. White T-shirt. After checking of each article of clothing she began sprinting to the person.

'Definitely Ima'

When Zaria reached Ziva she slid onto her knees beside her and gently laid her hand on Ziva's arm and let out a small gasp at the freezing cold temperature of her skin.

"Ima are you okay?" 'Stupid question Zaria! Of course she's not okay!' Zaria silently scolded herself for asking that question.

Ziva turned her head so she could look at her daughter, who seemed a little too distracted by her internal reprimanding to notice her mother's eyes watching her.

"Yes tatelah I am fine" Ziva gave a little smile and gently brushed Zaria's hair from her face. "I am fine" She whispered again more for her own reassurance than Zaria's.

"Ima come on, we need to go inside. It's freezing out here and so are you. Please come back inside Ima" Ziva made no movement so Zaria added the one phrase that was guaranteed to get Ziva to say yes unless it involved any risk. "For me" And just to help the cause Zaria gave Ziva her puppy-dog pout.

Ziva sighed she should have expected that. One day she needed to learn to say no to that face and phrase. Ziva, Mossad officer Ziva David, who was trained to withstand interrogation from terrorists could not say no to her own Thirteen year old daughter's puppy-dog pout. Ziva pulled herself up from the grass quickly and then offered her hand to Zaria who took it. The two then hurried their way back into the building.

Bull-pen

McGee was sat at his desk wondering what was going on. Zaria had run into the Bull-pen in a panic asking if we had seen Ziva run through here then starts screaming that she had caught Tony and Agent Carlson making out and so had Ziva who was now missing because she ran after seeing them kissing. Then Gibbs jumped out of his chair and barked to McGee to stay in the Bull-pen no matter what incase she came back. Then he went down to Abby's lab and Zaria ran to the stairs.

Then ten minutes later Agent Carlson comes stomping through the Bull-pen and up to the director's office. And after another ten minutes Gibbs comes storming up with Tony in tow. The three were now sat at there desks in complete and utter silence. Gibbs was glaring at Tony then occasionally he'd look to the elevator worriedly before returning to his glaring. Tony sat there looking like someone shot his puppy, never lifting his eyes or looking at anyone. Truth was he was thinking back to his 'conversation' with Gibbs.

Flashback

"WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING DiNozzo?"

"Boss I, I , I don't know I wasn't thinking" Tony stammered his answer his gaze locked on the ground.

"Damn right you weren't thinking DiNozzo! Ziva ran out of here in tears because of you DiNozzo and Zaria ran out trying to find her! Why the hell would you kiss Agent Carlson DiNozzo? There better be a good god damn answer DiNozzo or you can kiss your job goodbye!"

Tony thought for a moment before answering.

"I thought she didn't care boss. After she avoided contact with us all for a week I thought she decided she didn't care"

Gibbs sighed at Tony's answer it was stupid because Ziva wanted a week to rest up a bit and it meant she'd be a lot better when she did see the team again. But it was a good answer in Dinozzo's world.

"She wanted a week to rest Tony. She wanted to have a week were she wouldn't have to worry about people going around all the time and considering she just ran out of the building I'd say the week of resting did her a whole lot of good. Now I'm giving you one chance to fix this DiNozzo, you either get her to forgive you and stay here and you can keep your job. She leaves you'll be unemployed"

"She's gonna leave?" Tony became panicked.

"Dunno DiNozzo. It's always been a backup plan for her" Gibbs headed back up to the Bull-pen. Tony followed.

Tony sat trying to figure out whether or not his boss was right and Ziva would leave.

'She wouldn't go back would she? No of course she wouldn't. She loves it here. She wouldn't leave Abby or McGee she loves them. Hell she loves Gibbs as well and Ducky. Not to mention it would mean Zaria having to leave her friends. Then again she could stay in contact with the team and Zaria left her school in Israel. She could stay in contact with her friends as well.' Tony frowned he couldn't find a reason for Ziva to stay if she wanted to go home.

Gibbs was having similar thoughts to Tony's.

'If she leaves the team will not like it. Tony would become depressed and start drinking again and no doubt take his frustration out on McGee. McGee, he'd resent DiNozzo and blame him for Ziva leaving. Hell we all would. Abby especially she'd stop taking to Tony completely for a while, she'd stop playing her music and would only speak when giving results to people. Ducky would try and put on a brave face. He'd force a smile to coax everyone into smiling with him. He'd still talk to Tony but without the usual cheer and politeness he gives everybody. And I'd probably kick Dinozzo's ass. Don't know if I'd fire him despite what I told him. I bet keeping him here would be worse for him. He'd have the team hating him for a good few months at least, Ziva's desk I front of him and he'd be the only one she wouldn't contact' Gibbs sighed he needed her to stay to keep everyone functioning properly.

The Director's Office

Agent Carlson had no idea why she had been called to the Director and as entered his office she had to admit that she was worried.

"Agent Carlson have a seat" Vance greeted from his chair, his toothpick moving up and down as he spoke. Agent Carlson did as she was told quickly.

"Now I know you probably have no idea why I called you here so I'm just gonna cut to it. Your having a few problems working with your team and I want to know why"

Agent Carlson was shocked at the director's words. Surely he didn't know what had happened with Tony already and that Ziva had run off.

"Sir it wasn't my fault! I didn't know Officer David had feelings for Agent DiNozzo or that she would run off crying after she saw us kissing! They weren't dating so I saw no reason not to kiss Agent DiNozzo" She finally ended her rant/defence.

Vance was sat dumbfounded in his chair, he'd had no idea what had gone on. Gibbs merely told him that he had to talk to the girl first then Vance could see her.

"That was not why I called you up her Agent Carlson. I notice over the past few weeks the team seemed to still not want you around them and Agent Gibbs informed me last week that you insulted Officer David and her daughter and this caused problems. Apparently today he failed to inform me of this. Agent Carlson I am aware that it is not against NCIS policy to date a co-worker but here is some advice to with your problems. Number one: Apologise to Officer David and Zaria. Number two: Stay at your own desk, I was informed about the whole thing. Lastly Number three: If you want Special Agent Gibbs to forgive you for screwing up his team then start following his rules. Like I said it's not against NCIS rules to date a co-worker but it is against his rules. In fact it's rule twelve I believe. Now leave" Vance turned back to his paperwork.

Bull-pen

Agent Carlson made her way back to her desk ignoring Gibbs and McGee's stares. Tony didn't even spare a glance at the woman.

No one spoke about anything and the tension just kept mounting up until they all heard the familiar ding. Every head in the Bull-pen shot up at the sound, all praying for it to be the one person that still hadn't returned to the Bull-pen. Ziva. And they were not disappointed as she and Zaria walked into the Bullpen. The team gawked as they took in their appearances. Zaria was wet from the rain but didn't look too bad, her hair looked worse because of the wind. Ziva was thoroughly soaked from the rain, her clothes clinging to her as a second skin. Her white to had gone see through and the team could see the bandages wrapped around her torso. Her hair was flat out straight and not it's usual curly mane.

Gibbs jumped out of his chair to get the two sat down when he heard Ziva say the words that he dreaded to hear.

"I'm leaving Gibbs. I'm going home."

A/N: OMG! NO WAY SHE'S LEAVING! WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT?
Leave a review if you want to find out what will happen in the next chapter, or better yet take a guess cause it is obvious just read the last line again and it will come to you. Hint: I love playing games with words so it's rather easy.
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