A/N –Here we go Chapter 4 and now this explains all that happened and we visit an old friend, thank you to all that have reviewed and liked and followed it means so much to me! Anyway, hope you all enjoy.
Disclaimer – No I do not own NCIS only original characters.
Even after all this time?
Chapter 4
Arriving back to the Navy yard Anthony Dinozzo felt confused on one hand he felt guilty for what just happened with Amber on the other he was scared for Ziva. Walking back into the bull pen everyone was huddled around the TV screen as Orli was explaining the situation, sensing his arrival everyone looked at Tony not saying a word. He just nodded for Orli to start again.
"Now you are here Tony let me explain, Tim if you please" Orli nodded at the younger agent. Tim tapped away and pictures appeared on the plasma TV screen.
"This is Jennifer Green she is 28 from New York state, she has been a Navy reservist for the last 5 years and has good record all her CO's commend her for her hard work, she is currently based out Norfolk parents and brother still live in New York state" Tony stared at the picture of the young woman, she looked like she could hold her own if she needed to "Obviously we all um, know Ziva" Orli pressed the clicker and another picture of Ziva's UN I.D badge appeared on the screen, Tony instantly looked away and took a few deep breaths. Just her picture alone was pulling her back into his life.
"So how did they meet?" Ellie asked
"Well Jennifer flew down to an airfield near the border of Mexico and Guatemala, Ziva flew in from Israel, they met the convoy there as the UN have a headquarters set up since all this problem started, the convoy set off from the Mexican border and they were heading to the small village of Soloma" Tim tapped away again and the map of Guatemala appeared on the screen, Tim zoomed in to the small town that the girls were meant to head to.
"They last checked in when they arrived in the town of Barillas, they were meant to check back in again once they reached Soloma, would have taken a day, they never checked in so another convoy was sent and this is when they found the burnt-out car and the two dead bodies" the whole team watched the picture appeared on the screen.
"So how do we know they have been kidnapped then?" Ellie asked
"Well we got word from a rival gang called Gulf Cartel – they were in a turf war with another and they found out that they had attacked this convoy and two women were seen being put into a van, they weren't moving" Orli trailed off, Tony's heart rate spiked at the comment. He leant on his desk as he tried to digest all the information. "But this does not mean the worst, they do not normally kill outsiders" Orli finished looking at Tony.
"Well I have spoken to some friends at the NSA and the DEA and there has been a lot of activity in this region with rival drug cartels, the NSA tracked a shipment to the town of Soloma two weeks ago, the gulf cartel claim this was their hold and when the rival cartel appeared a gun war broke out and 5 were killed" Ellie started to explain
"Since when has the NSA been so interested in drug wars?" Tim asked
"Undercover op I think but basically, that's why the UN were sent in because of this small gun war that broke out" Ellie finished
"Do we know the name of the rival gang this may help us?" Orli asked, Ellie nodded and took the clicker off Orli and pressed a few times, a few pictures of a woman appeared on the screen.
"This is Maria Reynosa – she is now the head of the infamous Reynosa Cartel" Ellie trailed off, Tony and Tim instantly looked at each other and stood up. Ellie noticed the looks on both men's face and threw a questioning look their way.
"Are we sure?" Tony asked
"Uh, yes why?"
"We need to find boss now" Tim sighed as both him and Tony walked out the bull pen, Ellie looked at Orli and shrugged.
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The warning call to say the cell was being opened rung across the prison, Gibbs walked in and took a seat opposite the man he hadn't seen in years. He placed a small notebook down and stared at the man in front of him.
"Well I did have a feeling that I would be seeing you" The man laughed, crossing his arms with the rattle of the chains that attached his hands together. He sent Gibbs a small smile and nodded "missed me?" Gibbs shook his head and remained quiet.
"Ziva, what do you want with her?" Gibbs finally broke the silence, the man gave a rough laugh and leant forward, the man now was looking older with a greying beard.
"I don't know what you are talking about" The man whispered
"Well I am wasting my time then" Gibbs answered back, the man just smirked and leant back in his chair again the chains restricting his movements.
"You know Gibb's we are no different" The man laughed "You took my sister I take your agent" the man finished
"Last thing I heard was the cousin was running the business now and your just left here to rot Alejandro, now what do you want with Ziva?" Gibbs asked a little sterner
"well word was a UN convoy was heading to interfere with our business and then we found out that an agent was onboard, so what best way to send a message to stay out than take one of the US federal agents and then we found out it was Ziva it was like Christmas, and here you are" Alejandro raised his hands shaking the chains "deal for information" Gibbs stood up and gave a little smirk and started to head towards the doors.
"Already gave me what I wanted, I will make sure I will say hello to your cousin Maria when I personally visit her" Gibbs mumbled, the doors opened and Gibbs made his way out the cell.
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Walking back in the squad room Gibbs looked around at the faces staring back at him, he walked behind his desk and sat on his chair.
"Boss, where have you been" Tony started "Ellie has information that is interesting, you will never guess who's name has cropped up only our old friends the Reynosa cartel" Tony finished, Gibbs started at his senior agent and slightly nodded his head.
"I went to see Alejandro Rivera in prison" Gibbs stated
"Don't I know it, I have just had a call off the prison asking why did I authorise a visit when I didn't" Leon warned as he walked into the squad room, Gibbs placed his glasses on as he started to read through the file left on his desk. Giving a little shrug he looked back up to Leon who was now standing by his desk
"Had a feeling" Gibbs shrugged as he leant back, Leon knew by now that to get result he needed to let Gibbs do what he did best
"And what did you find out?" Leon asked
"That the Reynosa cartel are behind it, they still think Ziva is a federal agent, that's why they have kidnapped them, for leverage and probably revenge" Gibbs stated
"Did we correct him about Ziva?" Leon asked, Gibbs shook his head
"Nope, otherwise they would just kill them, least now we know who has took them and they are going to keep them alive to send a message to us and the UN to stop messing in areas we don't belong" Gibbs stood from his chair and looked around at his agents.
"We need a plane, Tim and Tony with me, Bishop stay here and liase with us via MTAC with Abby, Orli you stay here to we got this" Gibbs gathered bits up
"Plane is fuelled and awaiting at Andrews for you" Leon nodded "Listen I know I objected to this but Ziva was important to this agency and to this team, bring her home and the Jennifer too" Leon nodded and walked off out the bull pen.
Collecting their belongings all the agents nodded at the team and made their way to the elevator. It was going to be a tough trip for them all but they knew now what they were dealing with and they were ready to finally bring her home for good.
Arriving at Andrews air base the three agents all climbed out the car and headed towards the C-30 plane that was waiting for them. Once they climbed onboard Gibbs went off to speak the pilot to make sure they were on time and on course. Tim and Tony took their seats on the benches at the side.
"So Amber ok with you coming?" Tim asked, Tony looked to his side and sent him a look
"How long have you been sat on that one?" Tony sighed
"Since you got back" Tim shrugged "So?"
"If you must know McGossipgirl we have split, she was sweet Tim, I explained and she basically told me I had to go and find her" Tony leant back and sighed he couldn't help but feel bad for the way it ended.
"Oh Tony I am sorry" Tim turned and patted his mate on the shoulder "You ok?" Tim asked
"I don't know Tim I mean I love Amber and I could see myself marrying her but maybe I was just filling the space, maybe I have never let Ziva go, I mean I am still in love with her, how stupid is that after all this time and I am still in love with Ziva" Tony rubbed his face, it certainly had been one of the craziest days of his career. Tim didn't answer and just sat back with Tony. Appearing in the door way Gibbs sat opposite his agents and got comfy.
The plane ride was quick and quiet all three men dealing with their own thoughts and feelings, once they arrived at the air field in Mexico they gathered their belongings and made their way off the plane.
"Agent Gibbs, welcome to Mexico" Gibbs nodded at one of the UN workers and followed them into the awaiting car to take them to the headquarters.
"Not like he's heard that before" Tony mumbled towards Tim.
A/N So we are now on our way to rescue Jennifer and Ziva and I couldn't miss the chance to bring our old friends the Reynosa family back! Anyway won't be long till next chapter but if you are still liking this please leave a review for me I would appreciate it so much!
Happy Monday one and all
Nat x