They hadn't checked any bags so Tony knew something was up when Ziva began to move towards the baggage claim. He glanced around once she stopped amongst the other passengers.
"What's up?"
"Did you see them?" She asked before glancing over her shoulder once more.
"Hmm?" Tony murmured as he watched the luggage carrousel start to move.
"Our shadows."
He had felt like someone was following them, but he hadn't been sure. He wrapped his arm around her shoulder and pulled her towards him. He pressed a kiss to her head before speaking into her ear. "How many?"
"Two men, trench coats."
"What's with the trench coats?" He asked and she gave an anxious chuckle. "Did we set off any flags?" He asked as he pretended to scratch his ear. They hadn't done anything out of the ordinary.
"Not that I'm aware of." That meant someone had sent them. The people around them were starting to press forward. "Embassy?"
"How far?"
"About twenty minutes."
"Think we can make it out?" He asked as he scanned the crowd.
"We have before."
Tony nodded. "We'll move when the crowd goes in, hopefully they'll lose us."
"Ditch the bags?" Ziva asked. They always carried anything important on them, just in case.
"Only if we need to. You know how much I love my ties." Ziva smirked and leaned in for a kiss.
"Love you."
Tony's eyes softened. "Love you too Sweet Cheeks."
Ziva watched as the two men's view became obstructed by the crowd of people attempting to grab their luggage. She quickly moved in between bodies, Tony right behind her. Within a matter of moments they were outside, searching for a cab.
They found one and right as Tony shut the cab door, the two men appeared on the sidewalk. Ziva watched one of them pulled out his cell phone as the cab drove off.
"Tell him to drop us off two blocks away from the Embassy." Tony nodded and leaned forward to speak to the driver. Leaning back he watched Ziva type a text on her phone.
Change in plans. Pick up two blocks from home.
Within a matter of minutes of being dropped off a black suv pulled up alongside them. They both climbed into the vehicle. Once the door shut the driver turned to look at them. "Officers, shalom."
Ziva nodded hello. "Drive Aviv."
The man nodded as Tony spoke. "You'll have to excuse her, she's a little paranoid."
"We were being followed Tony, I think that is an excuse for being paranoid."
"It might have been nothing."
"I'd rather not take chances."
Aviv glanced in the rearview mirror. "Officer Bashan has been alerted to your arrival. He will meet with you once we arrive."
"Todah." Ziva said, and made one more glance over her shoulder.
-.-.-.-
"You have no idea who they were?"
Ziva shook her head. "We did not engage them." She rubbed her forehead as she paced.
"Have we been compromised?" Tony asked from his spot on the couch.
"I do not know. When is your mission?"
"Tomorrow." Tony glanced up at his wife. "Zi, sit down. You're gonna wear a hole in the floor."
"Yes, please calm yourself Officer DiNozzo. It was probably nothing."
Ziva shook her head. "Two men followed us through the airport. They weren't waiting outside. They were waiting inside."
Officer Bashan crossed his arms as he leaned against his desk. "Go on."
"That means that they not only knew when our flight would arrive, but they intended to intercept us in the building." She looked at Bashan. "Inside we have no way of claiming asylum. Once we were outside, we had a greater chance of making it here."
Tony frowned. "She's got a point."
Ziva finally sat down next to Tony. "I smell a mouse."
"Rat."
"Whatever. Point is, I think we've been compromised." She paused. "By someone inside Mossad." Tony glanced at her, worry in his eyes.
Officer Bashan narrowed his eyes. "Be careful with your words Officer DiNozzo. You don't want to go crying wolf."
"We should call my Father."
Bashan shook his head. "No. Let us look into this. If things start to come up, then we will contact the Director."
"And our mission?" Tony asked.
"We will change where you are staying. Otherwise, proceed as normal." He glanced at Ziva who still didn't look convinced. "I'm sure it was nothing Ziva. You know how closely we are monitored these days."
Ziva nodded. "Of course."
"Now, Aviv will take you to your hotel. Good luck on your mission." The two of them stood up. Tony gave him a nod as they exited the room.
