Thanks for all the reviews, now it pains me to say this but this is the last chapter of this story, I am so going to miss writing this and hearing what you think, so lots of reviews at the end please for the last time. But on the plus side, I can start the sequel! I have another idea for NCIS a Prequel, Tali before Out To Get You, will write at the end about that.
Well for the last time hope you like it.
Chapter 25 - Epilogue
3 months later.
Gibbs shut his phone and stood up, "gear up" he barked "dead marine at Quantico" all three of his field agents leapt up grabbing their stuff and stuffing it into their bags, he smiled at them as Tony and Ziva playfully wrestled each other over whose turn it was to drive whilst McGee stood there looking like he was thinking 'neither of them please' the couples bickering was cut off as a small hand tugged the keys out of Tony's hand, making him stop and look around whilst a beautiful young girl slipped away and handed the keys to Gibbs who smiled "thanks shortcake" he said bending down "cant believe you are 13 tomorrow shortie" he smiled at the girl, whose golden eyes gleamed "not a kid anymore am I" she taunted before spinning and running over to her daddy and wrapping her arms around his stomach and giving him her charm, smiling sweetly so the frown he was giving her over taking the keys vanished as he smiled back "you are to cheeky for your own good ninja" he said "wait till she hits the teen years" Gibbs said as he passed "tomorrow" Tony groaned and Tali giggled.
"some time today would be nice" Gibbs called as he stood by the elevator waiting for his team, McGee jogged to his side and they watched as Tony and Ziva hugged their 12 year old daughter goodbye for the last time, tomorrow she would no longer be a child, but a teenager, she smiled at her parents, it had taken them all a while to recover from their adventure, Tali still sometimes woke up in the night crying out, but no one ever spoke of it, no one especially ever spoke about the fact that Tali had killed a man, the marks on her back had finally settled, they were now ropy scars, some had faded but the long one from shoulder to hip remained, it pained her sometimes if she over did herself but in whole she had returned to her normal perky self.
Going back to school had been hard, her second disappearance had been all over the news, telling everyone that she and her family had been abducted. Then after they had been rescued it had been all over the news that she had been shot and then news about her condition. So the moment she had stepped into the school people had been clamouring to know what had happened, asking how she had survived, her family had been very impressed and proud of how she had managed to keep her anger and frustration under control, the only person she had told was Chloe because she trusted her to not tell everyone. It hadn't helped that she couldn't do sports for a while, she began to become a lot like her mom, with lots of pent up energy, when she was finally allowed to do sports though every girl in the changing rooms had seen the scars that stretched across her back, which had started the gossip up again. It had been a while but eventually she was able to go back to her original life.
Tali stood and watched them get into the elevator, and then she called out "le׳hitra׳ot axar kax'' (see you soon), they all smiled and raised their hands in farewell, they would be back soon, and she would be there as always to greet them.
XOXOXOXO
And so the next day Tony and Ziva's little girl became a teenager, Tony was the one who panicked really, saying it was too soon, where as Ziva took things in her stride saying that the time always came quicker than it should. Tali was relaxed about it too, as it was the weekend they had the day off with her, they soon received a text from Gibbs, he said 'all of you meet me in the dock yard, dock 16' "wow" Tony said "what" Ziva asked "the fact that he didn't say happy birthday", Tali poked her head up and read the text "well I am more surprised by the fact that Gibbs can text" they all laughed.
Tali smiled at her parents her hand going down to the new Star of David around her neck that they had given her, she had lost her previous one to Dayan and his men, so Tony and Ziva had got her another one, for her birthday, one made of white gold on a strong but delicate white gold chain, it was the same as her mothers only Ziva's was gold rather than white gold.
XOXOXO
They went down to the dock yard and went to the dock that they had been instructed to go to, there they found a boat, painted bright colours and her name written in big bright swirling writing on the back: Talia. Tali gasped and then grinned running forward shouting "uncle Gibbs you finished it" Gibbs popped his head up "hey shortcake, happy birthday kiddo" he jumped onto the dock to hug her "not a kid anymore" she teased making him groan and ruffle her hair, "you finished her" Tali said again examining the boat in delight "yup" he said "she didn't need much more doing to her, just another coat of paint and a name, and I thought I should name her after her designer" Tali giggled in delight.
Gibbs stepped onto the boat, "coming aboard" he asked and assisted her onto the boat; she instantly went below deck to look around. Laughing Tony and Ziva clambered on "wow" Tony said looking around and poking his head below deck "not bad you two" his daughter and her godfather grinned at him making him smile, just then there was a squeal from behind and Tony cursed as he banged his head on the doorframe, Abby and McGee had arrived "happy Birthday Tali" Abby squealed as she scrambled aboard followed by McGee, Tali's smile grew as she was greeted by the rest of her family and with a smile and a sigh of happiness Ziva leaned her head on her husbands arm and closed her eyes, this was perfect. "ready to set sail Miss Tali" Gibbs asked "McGee, Abby and I have brought the party with us", Tali nodded in delight and they untied the boat and set sail.
The party was wonderful, they laughed and ate food and giggled, as it was the middle of summer Tony decided to have some fun so he scooped his daughter up and ignoring her shrieks jumped into the sea with her, everyone roared with laughter as they both resurfaced Tali spluttering indignantly, she got her own back by splashing water in his face when his mouth was open, "come on Zee, join us" Tony shouted "I'm good" Ziva shouted Tali and Tony both looked at each other, then swan back to the boat and hauling themselves onto the side, the next thing Ziva knew she had joined them back in the sea.
They spent the rest of the day, all of them jumping in and out of the water diving down and swimming around, Gibbs was glad he had brought blankets and towels to dry themselves with "maybe I should have put wear swim wear on the invites" Gibbs laughed looking at his team all soaking wet in their clothes, they all just grinned at him, before Tali leapt up and with a war cry launched herself over the edge diving below the surface, they watched her twist and move below the surface for a couple of minutes before she then broke the surface laughing loudly, she floated on her back until Tony and McGee jumped in at the same time sending a small wave over her, making her squeal again, she leapt onto her daddy's back laughing as she had as a tiny girl when he had carried her on his back in the swimming pool, Ziva watched them smiling, she really did love her family.
Soon it was time to head back, much to everyone's disappointment, Gibbs showed Tali how to work the boat and soon she was steering them in, with Gibbs' assistance when they approached the dock, once tied up, Tali hugged her godfather "thanks uncle Gibbs that was amazing" he chuckled gently and hugged her back "well its your boat as well so we can take it out again" her eyes widened "yes we must" she said firmly, he smiled at her as they all disembarked the boat, "enjoy the rest of your birthday shortcake" he murmured as he hugged her one last time, she giggled and nodded before releasing him to go say thank you and goodbye to Abby and McGee. Gibbs looked over his shoulder as he heard Tony and Ziva approaching "thanks boss, that was the best party she could have had" Tony said, Gibbs clapped him on the shoulder "no problem Tony she deserved it" they watched her hug Abby and McGee laughing, a smile on her face.
Then it was time to go and they rode back to their apartment in silence after saying their goodbyes, Ziva glanced into the back and smiled, Tony glanced into the rear view mirror and smiled too as he saw Tali fast asleep, absolutely exhausted, she was so tired she didn't even wake when they parked and Tony slid her into his arms and carried her to their floor, he lay her carefully on her bed and then went to shower, Ziva shook her daughter gently "oorah tateleh" (wake up darling) she said softly, Tali mumbled but opened her eyes sleepy, "you need to wash" Ziva said "your smelly" "Thanks" Tali mumbled, Tony came out then towelling his wet hair and with a sigh, Tali grabbed her PJ's and stumbled exhausted into the bathroom, when she emerged her hair was wet again but she didn't seem to care as she tumbled back into her bed and closed her eyes again shattered after her exciting party.
Tony felt exhausted too, after Ziva had also jumped in the shower they both fell into their bed and cuddled up together, Ziva closed her eyes but opened them as the mattress sagged and her daughter joined them showing that no matter how old she got she was never to old for hugs, she scrambled in-between them and Ziva pressed her lips to her daughters head "Yom Huledet Same'ach" she murmured (happy birthday) Tali sighed contentedly and together the family lay as one happy dysfunctional family
Ziva rolled over to look at Tony, who smiled and kissed her "do you like being a father Tony" she asked, he looked at her "oh come on Zee what do you think, I love being a father" he kissed the top of Tali's head and hugged her maybe to prove his point, Ziva stared at him for a minute before reaching out and placing his hand on her stomach "would you like to do it all again Tony" he stared at her, confused "what are you saying Zee" his eyes widened "Zee are you…" she nodded and smiled "yes Tony, I am pregnant"
Tony stared at her with joy in his eyes "oh Zee" he whispered and kissed her passionately "oh Zee" he said again and Ziva giggled in delight as she hugged him, they both looked down at Tali, soon to be a big sister "how far along are you" Tony whispered "two weeks" she whispered back "I only found out this morning, but I wanted to keep today as Tali's special day" and he grinned at her "so you are happy" she checked "yes Zee, I am the happiest man on the planet right now" she smiled and hugged him, "ready to start all over again" she asked, Tony kissed her "definitely" he said
Well as much as it pains me to write it, but that was the last chapter of Out To Get You, I really hope you liked it, if you did why don't you tell me that by giving me a review, it doesn't have to be long it can just be a few words, even one word makes me happy.
Let me know whether you want the prequel or the sequel first might try and do them at the same time but I have a lot of other stories to update as well which I have been ignoring to try an finish this one.
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