Chapter Fourteen
"Boss, seriously where's Ziva?" Their boss had been silent all day except to give them few instructions on their case.
Gibbs looked at his watched and Tony thought he would be ignored again. "Probably boarding her flight now to Tel Aviv."
"What? Why?" Tony looked shocked. He glanced at McGee who was just as shocked. "Boss?"
"She left our team DiNozzo." Gibbs sighed.
"What? Why? Boss we gotta stop her." Tony stood grabbing his jacket.
"Go for it DiNozzo. I don't think it'll work." Gibbs once again sighed and watched as Tony left.
"Why are you not going Boss?" McGee looked at their silver haired fox boss.
"Ziva's still upset about what Lev did to her. If Tony gets her to change her mind, it'll be a miracle." Gibbs just shrugged and went back to work at his computer.
Ziva heard the boarding call for her flight and headed to the terminal. She handed the attendant her ticket the went into the plane. She found her first class seat and put her carry on in the compartment over head.
With a sigh, she slumped into her seat. She didn't want to leave. She wanted to stay more than anything, but the memories, and Tony, he was persistent and every time they had some kind of romantic moment all she could think of was what Lev did to her.
She looked out the window and sighed quietly. Hopefully this would help her get rid of the memories. She paused and looked towards the front hearing a familiar voice.
"I'll be really quick promise. I just need to find someone and tell them something." Was that really? But Vance and Gibbs promised. She watched him walk down the aisle until he reached her seat. "Why are you here Zee-vah?"
Ziva stood to face him. "Because, I cannot be here anymore. The memories-" She trailed off looking away from his caring green eyes.
"They'll go away. Some scars take longer to heal then others. Please come back with me Zee. I need you. Our team needs you." His eyes pleaded hers.
"Tony I cannot. It hurts too much." Ziva closed her eyes and turned her head. She felt the tears stinging her eyes and knew in a matter of moments she'd be crying.
"Oh Zee." Tony pulled Ziva into a warm comforting embrace. He rubbed her back gently hoping to calm her hurt and to show her he could help her. "I'll help you Zee. We all will. Our team cares about you so much Ziva. We need you more than anything and I promise I will be there for you every step of the way. Even at one in the morning Ziva. I promise."
Ziva looked up at him and a few tears fell. "Promise?" The two were oblivious to the "aww"s happening around them and the smiles from the other passengers. All they saw was each other.
Tony gently kissed her and pulled back looking into her eyes. "Yes. I promise on my life Ziva."
Ziva smiled softly. "I guess then I will come back. I guess."
Tony smiled and grabbed her carry on and her hand gently. "Lets go then my ninja."
A/N: This is kinda short I know. But I may end it in the next chapter. Not so sure. May add another after the next, kinda as a year or two later to kinda show how Ziva's recovered. Sound good? I hope so. and I'm sorry if the next chapter's are kinda small.