Hey. Sorry for the late update. I was rushed to the hopsital on Wednesday because of my penumonia and unfortunately I am still there because my condition has not improved. On top of it all my cousin died in childbirth on Thursday. Yeah. Not the best week. So sorry if this chapter sucks. Hope you have a good day... Buon divertimento!

Disclaimer: I don't own anything you recognize

Characters are very AU

~Bandit

All We Are

Chapter 1

"Her name is Abigail Noel King, she goes by Abby, and she's thirteen years old," Tony shouted from behind the piece of paper he was reading from, making himself clear over the sirens. Kate looked at the blonde-haired, tall, blue-eyed girl that sat on the ambulance next to where the team was sitting.

"Kate, go ask her what she knows about the bomb," Gibbs took another drink from his coffee and turned to look for Ducky.

"Gibbs, her house and family just blew up! I'm not going to go question her about it!" Kate protested as she stared at him with an open mouth. Tony looked like he was enjoying the whole thing.

"Well, then, go bond with her. We're going to have to ask her about it sometime, Agent Todd," Gibbs replied, finally spotting Ducky and starting off towards him.

"Go have fun, Agent Todd," Tony chuckled, stretching out against the NCIS van. Gibbs took the papers he was holding in his hands and smacked him on the back of the head. "Sorry, Boss," Tony started at the sharp pain.

"Go question Ms. Clark and her daughter Kennedy, DiNozzo," Gibbs strode off towards Ducky, wanting to know about the bodies.

"Okay, Boss," Tony grimaced as Kate laughed at him.

"Smooth, Tony," she laughed.

"Don't you have a victim to go bond with?" Tony sniffed. Kate chuckled and headed off towards Arty.

Arty looked up warily as she noticed an agent coming towards her. She felt incredibly drained. She was almost glad the doctors had stopped using her as their pincushion. She could've just told them she was fine.

"Hello, Abby," the agent sat down next to the girl as she said this.

"It's Arty," her voice sounded weak. She didn't like it, but she couldn't stop it, "I go by Arty."

"Okay," the agent said evenly, "I'm Special Agent Caitlin Todd," she held out her hand to Arty. She shook it shakily, sighing in defeat. Any other day she'd refused.

"So, Agent Todd—,"

"Please call me Kate," the agent cut her off.

"So, Kate," Arty corrected herself, "What are you going to question me about?"

Kate looked mildly offended, "I'm not here to question you about anything."

"I saw you and that other agent fighting about something," Arty nodded towards Tony, who was talking to Kennedy.

"That's Tony," Kate smiled at Arty, "And we weren't really fighting. It was more of a joke."

Arty managed a weak smile. She liked Kate, "He looks like he's okay," Kate chuckled.

"Looks can be deceiving, Arty."

"What's so bad about him?" Arty was searching the crime scene, carefully avoiding what used to be her house.

"Well, he's very annoying and obnoxious," Kate chuckled again, "And he likes to hit on girls, but I think you're safe, considering you're much younger than him."

"Sounds like fun," her voice literally dripped with sarcasm, "And who are those two?" she nodded towards Gibbs, who was kneeling over a body, Ducky working next to him."

"That's Gibbs and Ducky," Kate replied, pointing to each.

"How old is he?" Arty smiled as she referred to Gibbs.

"Well, no one knows, enough times to be married more than once," Kate laughed.

"Is he nice?"

"He'll most likely be nice to you. DiNozzo and I, not so much," Arty laughed again.

"How many times has he really been married, Kate?"

"Well, let's just say he has more questions than answers. He prefers red heads," they both laughed.

"Sounds interesting. I'd like to meet him. And what can you tell me about him?" she pointed to Ducky.

"Ducky's an interesting character. He's our Medical Examiner and he's very wise. Watch out, he likes to tell stories," Kate smiled as she thought about Ducky's rambling.

"Oh really? Wise, you say? I wonder if he can help me with this math problem," Arty smiled as she pointed to the backpack that sat next to her. "And who's that?"

"That's McGee, our computer freak. Or so Tony says," Arty smiled.

"I bet he's pretty smart."

"Well in computers, yes, in comebacks, no," Kate sighed, "He can't stand up to anybody. I almost pity him. Almost. So, Arty, now that you've asked me all these questions can I ask you one?"

"Sure."

"Can you tell me anything about what happened?" Kate asked against her better judgment.

Arty sighed heavily, "Well, all I know is my brother left school for no reason. It was odd. We walk home together, or sometimes he drives me, but he doesn't have a car. We're in the same grade you see."

Kate's eyebrows furrowed, "So you guys are twins? He seemed older then you. And how could he drive if he was only thirteen?"

"Kate," Arty almost smiled, "My brother is seven years older than me."

"You're in college?" Kate looked incredulous.

"Yes, my brother and I go home after the school day's ended because I still act like I'm a regular thirteen year old."

"You're very smart then," Kate commented as she tried to figure things out.

Arty shrugged, "No big deal. I just don't like people judging me because of how I look or how smart I am," she said icily to Kate. She noticed Gibbs and Ducky heading towards them. She nodded towards them, "What're they going to do?"

"They're probably coming for me, or to take you to the building. Though, I must warn you. Whatever you do, don't mess with Gibbs' coffee."

Arty cracked another shy smile.

"Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs," he stuck his hand out to her. She smiled and nodded as she took it.

"Arty King."

"Nice to meet you, Arty," Gibbs stood back and continued to drink his coffee.

"Doctor Mallard," she shook his hand too.

"Why do they call you Ducky?" she looked into his eyes.

"It was a nickname I picked up," he sighed, but she smiled.

"It sounds cool," Arty exchanged glances with Kate as Tony and McGee walked towards the group. Arty noticed they were arguing, and she thought she heard to word "Probie" from Tony. She snickered as Tony hit McGee on the back of the head.

"Hello," McGee said somewhat nervously. "I'm Special Agent Timothy McGee."

Tony muttered something like "More like Special Needs Timothy McGeek."

"Hey, McGeek, I'm Arty," she giggled as Tony guffawed.

"Very Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo at your service," Tony bowed. Arty raised an eyebrow as she smirked.

"So I've met all of you. Now what?" she met each of their eyes.

"You're going to come with us," Gibbs replied.

"Are you going to interrogate me?" she looked slightly nervous and she felt Kate squeeze her arm in reassurance.

"No," Gibbs replied calmly.

"You're eyes say otherwise," Arty snapped.

"Why would we interrogate you?" Tony exchanged glances with Gibbs.

"Because you have no clue if I set off the bomb or not. And since there is no physical evidence, the only way to see if I was the murderer is to interrogate me. Of course I'm the main suspect, because I was found at the scene and I'm related to the victims," she crossed her arms, "But, people can confirm I was walking down the street when the bomb went off. And Natalie's mom had dropped me off seconds before."

They all exchanged looks, Kate met Gibbs' eyes and she sighed. He nodded to Tony.

"Who's Natalie?" Kate turned to her.

"My other best friend. Her mom picked me up after school and I was walking down the street, and," her voice cracked and she had a sudden interest in her hands.

Kate placed a hand on her shoulder and looked pleadingly up at Gibbs. He nodded gently.

"Arty?" she looked up at Tony.

"Yes?" her voice was shaking and her eyes were somewhat puffy.

"We're going to take you back to the NCIS building, okay?" she nodded slowly and allowed herself to be lead from the ambulance to the van. She felt eyes peering into her and she tried to avoid the sympathetic looks that people gave her on the short trip to the van.

She climbed into the seat next to Kate and placed her head against the side, tears threatening to pour from her eyes. She scratched her nose and rubbed her wrapped arm and stared out the window as they headed to NCIS.

A/N: I realize this was incredibly boring. I apologize :/ Please forgive me and review! :)

Here's a sneak peak for chapter 2:

"Send her to Abby," Gibbs tossed his coffee cup into the trashcan. Tony's jaw dropped as Kate raised her eyebrows.

"You mean our Abby?" Kate stepped forward to persaude him.

"Yeah," Gibbs strode off.

Arty looked around the room, "Um, guys, I'm right here."

Yepp. Have fun ;)

helen: Well you got most of it right. Not alot of Tate. A little bit. But I'm more of a Tiva fan. Sorry ;)

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