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The next morning, they walked into the bullpen, Gibbs was a little grumpy from their argument earlier over coffee once more. Taking another step she groaned, her neck still stung with certain movements she made. Trotting over to Ziva, Alex licked her hand earning a pat. She then ran to Tim, leaping onto his lap. 'How's the bite?' She stuck her snout into his shirt, trying to get a look at the wound.

Tim chuckled at the ticklish feeling she was giving him. "I'm alright Luna, they are healing." Alex huffed jumping off him she gave Tony a growl, as she went to lay underneath Gibbs desk. Laying her body over his feet. Gibbs grumbled knowing she did that so whenever he leaves she would know. About an hour or so director Vance walked into the bullpen with the last person she would have believed to see.

"Agent Gibbs, this is agent Crest." Vance introduced.

Gibbs shook hands with the man. "Agent."

"This is the agent I told you will be working with your team for a week, to earn some field experience."

Gibbs nodded, he was not happy, but it was ordered from the higher-ups. "Those are agents McGee, Da-vid, and Dinozzo." Looking back at the man he noticed the piece on his hip. "While in the bullpen weapons are to be secured in your desk, in your case my desk. Hand, it over."

Crest scoffed, but after one look from his temporary boss and director, he rolled his eyes and pulled it out of the holster. Alex was out from under the table and on top, growling within five seconds flat. She would be stupid to let this man anywhere near the team with a loaded gun.

"Luna off the desk!" Leon ordered, as he tried to grab her by the collar, she snapped at him barely missing his hand. "Gibbs control your dog."

Gibbs chuckled. "She's not my wolf." Eyeing her he frowned, the only other person she has acted this way was with Dinozzo, but even then, it was nowhere near this much rage. Then again anyone who's pulled a gun on them was not on her friend list. "Agent Crest place your gun on the desk slowly." Gibbs ordered in an almost bored tone.

"What?! You want me to go near that thing!?" The man growled he was sure he'd seen this animal. It looked so much like the one that took a bite out of him. But then again that beast was nowhere near this place.

"Well if you are to be working with us, not only does that include working closely with my agents, but with Luna here as well. And at this moment Luna sees you as a chew toy unless you put that gun down." Gibbs said. The man slowly placed the gun on the table, jumping back from the snapping teeth.

Director Vance caught the look Gibbs, gave him with a slight nod he addressed the agent. "Now come, we need to introduce you to Ducky."

Alex growled 'I can't believe it! A killer within the agency and on this team! Do they not check people's records here?!' Jumping off the desk she grabbed the gun in her mouth then handing it to Gibbs. 'I'll have to keep an eye on him; he will not hurt them too'.

Gibbs noticed how uneasy she was. "McGee find me everything you can on agent Crest." Gibbs ordered.

"Think he's fishy boss?" Tony asked, stopping in front of his boss's desk, taking a step back at the growls Alex gave him.

"I don't know...is that report done yet?" Gibbs asked.

Tony paled at the mention of the report overdue by at least a week. "On it boss."

The day was all paperwork with no new cases coming up, agent Crest was nowhere to be found and that had her on edge. She preferred to have him where she could see him, how a killer got on this team was beyond her. Alex laid beside Gibbs fast asleep letting his scent calm her down. Feeling a slight nudge Alex opened her eyes frowning, no one was in sight. Standing up she stretched herself before going on the search for her teammates. Once she found everyone, but Crest she took her spot back under the table. It was close to lunch time and she was starving, it had been days since her last hunt. She missed the run and adrenaline of the chase.

"Gear up! Dead marine in the woods." Gibbs hollered as he grabbed his gun and badge. In the process, he grabbed agent Crest's as well. "Luna come along."

Much to her relief, Crest rode with Tony and Ziva. She didn't worry much knowing the man had no chance against the woman. As they arrived at the crime scene, Alex was hit with the scent of another pack. They were at least eight, two alphas, and the rest betas, and judging by the puppy smell one was an omega. This was bad, very bad! This team had no idea werewolves existed, let alone how to defeat an entire pack. Alex calmed herself down, she was getting way over her head here. As far as she knew the pack might have come upon the body after he was killed. She prayed that was the case. Following the team into the cabin, she growled at the stench. This man was here for at least a month. Getting a closer look, she whimpered at the bite and scratch marks. The wolves had one hell of a feast that's for sure. It wasn't rare for a pack to eat humans-kills yes. If they are turf-less, then they are most likely starving.

"Looks like scavengers got to him." Ducky observed.

Crest scoffed. "I'd say wolves is what got to him."

"How would you know that?" Tony asked.

"Those markings can only come from a grey wolf." Kneeling down he gestured to the legs. "They ambush their prey; some go for the legs trying to knock him down. Then..." Turning him over he showed the bites on the back. "Once on the ground you have the brutes, they keep the prey down." Letting him go, Crest pointed to the neck. "Finally, the kill shot. They go for the throat, most likely the alpha."

Tim frowned. "How do you know so much?"

Looking towards Alex he smirked. "I hunt on my days off. You should have seen the massive wolf I killed last spring." Alex growled lowly, she knew who he was talking about. It was the reason he got that bite on his calf.

Gibbs noticed the way he looked at the wolf, stepping in front of her he glared. "Why don't you go with Dinozzo and photograph the area." Crest rolled his eyes but did as ordered. "Think it was wolves Ducky?"

Ducky sighed. "I can't find anything else that shows the contrary. I will have a better assessment, once I get him back to the lab. With all this blood and dirt is impossible." Palmer helped him stand.

"Alright ducky, I'll see you later." Gibbs grumbled, following Ziva into one of the rooms.

Alex walked out with Ducky, when the wind flew towards her, with it came the scent of an unknown wolf. Scanning the woods, she locked eyes with dark blue ones. With a loud snarl, she dashed towards them, leaving a yelling Ducky behind. Jumping over the bush she was knocked on the ground, by a massive black male. He was handsome, his fur was long and shaggy, eyes blue like Gibbs, but a little darker. He was an alpha that much she knew.

'Who are you?' The male growled.

Alex struggled to get him off, only to fail. 'Alex, lead beta to the red pack.'

The male slowly backed off. 'Red pack? You are a long ways home pup.'

'I am not a pup.' Alex growled.

'Right sorry. Why did you attack?'

'I thought you were going to attack my pack.' Alex admitted. 'You already killed a man.'

The wolf growled. 'We didn't kill anyone. The man was already dead and no I was not the one to feast on him either.'

Alex scoffed. 'Right, that's why you are covered in blood.'

Rolling his eyes, he slowly walked past her slapping her playfully on the side with his tail. Giving him a snap of the teeth she followed him. Walking a few feet further into the woods, she spotted a dead deer behind a tree. 'We were eating when I caught your scent and your...packs.'

Alex lowered her head apologetically. 'I apologize if I offended you in any way.'

'Not at all, but next time you might want to be careful who you attack. Not every alpha will allow such behavior.' The wolf advised.

Alex heard the team calling her from a distance. 'What is your name?'

'They call me midnight.'

'And your pack?'

'Hiding.' He whispered.

'Can you shift back?' Alex asked.

Midnight growled. 'We were capture by hunters, they injected wolfsbane into us, preventing us from changing back. We have been hiding out in the woods for three months now. Not that we are complaining.'

Alex sighed, hearing Gibbs calling her. 'Same problem here. I must get going.' Alex stood to leave but paused for a moment. 'Would you mind if I come back?'

Midnight looked up at her startled. 'What?'

'I just...I want to re-connect with my own kind once again.' Alex laid onto her side, tail tucked in between her legs. 'I am no threat I promise.'

Thinking it over he sighed. 'Very well, it would be nice to have a new face around and the pack would like it as well.'

Alex chuckled. 'Thank you. I will see you later tonight.' Standing up she trotted over to him, nuzzling his chest she ran off. Appearing within the clearing of the woods, she found Gibbs and the others searching. Giving them a howl, Tim was by her side within seconds.

"Got her!" Tim yelled.

Gibbs glared towards her. "Am I going to have to start using a leash on you?" Alex growled. "Don't do that again!"

Crest 'tsk' behind them. "Never trust a wild animal. Before you know it, they will turn on you."

"Not this one Agent Crest." Ziva snapped. "She's different."

"Whatever." Giving Alex a nasty look he turned away, jumping into the truck.

The rest of the day went by fast, the team was busy trying to find any leads. Which meant Alex was bored to death, at the moment she was laying in the middle of the bullpen. It was close to 10 pm when they all called it a night and when Alex remembered telling midnight she would visit midnight. The problem now was how in the hell was she going to get away from the team. As they walked down to the car, Alex took a few steps towards the street.

"Luna get back here." Gibbs ordered.

Giving him a small growl she jumped into the car. Luckily for her, the house was close to the woods, all she'll have to do is wait for Gibbs to fall asleep. Also, lucky for her, he fell asleep in no time. Using the back door Alex slipped out, running deeper into the woods. About an hour walking calmly she was soon knocked on the ground by a yellow wolf. Only this one tried taking a bite off her neck, luckily, he was stopped by midnight.

'And here I thought you missed me.' Alex growled.

Midnight snorted. 'I did, but they don't know you.' Checking her neck, he hummed at the scar she had. 'How that happen?'

'Long story short, a dog attacked.' Looking at the wolf behind him, she held her head up. 'You are?'

'Ty.' He growled.

'Alex, nice meeting you.'

He giving her a once over he relaxed. 'I apologize for the welcoming. I didn't know you were a friend of midnight.'

'It's fine, he did the same thing.'

Giving her an eye roll, Midnight lead her deeper into the woods. They reached an opening, with a small river and loads of flowers. The grass glistened under the light of the moon, it was beautiful. There were a couple of other wolves, some playing others laying down. Upon seeing their alpha and pack mate, they jumped to greet them. Quickly becoming alert at the presence of Alex, the females were quick to gather the pups and place them in between them.

'Everyone this is Alex, she is a friend of mine and means no harm.' Midnight announced.

'Hi.' Alex whimpered.

With a chuckle, Ty nudged her. 'Come I'll introduce you.' He led her forward. 'This is my mate Amy and our pup Sam.' Amy and Sam were just like him only lighter in yellow color. Moving forward she met the other five.

Jacob a gray wolf, was the Don Juan of the group. Also, along with Ty the muscles of the pack, they were to care for the pack when Midnight was gone. Jessica was a black and white wolf sister of Midnight, who took a dislike to Alex. Hans was a brown and black mature male, also the ex alpha. Ty said Midnight allowed him to stay since he was old and was most likely to end up dead if left behind. The last one was a pup black as the night, with bright gray eyes. His name was Aaron and he was the alpha's son.

Having met everyone, Alex trotted over to midnight and laid beside him. 'I take it this is not your entire pack?'

'No, not even half of them. After we were ambushed and capture only a handful of us escaped. Some were left behind and others were killed during the escape and between now. We are waiting this out until we can go back for the others.' Midnight explained, Aaron was asleep in between his front paws.

'His mother?' Alex asked.

'Dead.'

'I'm sorry.'

Giving her a small smile he scooted closer to her, draping his head over her back. Alex stiffed, she was not expecting that. Especially from a mated male, even though the female was dead he was still mated. She would have to keep it clear to him that she had her mate.

Midnight sensed her stiff up and even though everything in his mind screamed to get away. He couldn't deny he liked her. 'Your mate?' Midnight asked out of the bloom.

Alex was surprised. 'How did you know?'

'I had a hunch. Besides you haven't relaxed one bit.' Midnight smirked.

Alex sighed. 'He's human and has no clue as to what I am. Or who I am. To him, I am a pet.'

Midnight chuckled. 'I know how that feels. Aarons mother was a human. Now don't get me wrong I loved her, but she wasn't my mate. I hadn't found her just yet.'

'Oh. I thought...'

He shook his head. 'No. You can call it affection. But she was an amazing woman and wonderful mother.'

'So...you can have a normal relationship?' Alex wondered.

'Of course, even when you find your mate, as long as he is close and safe, you can live a life with another.' Midnight explained. 'Of course, if your mate is a wolf, then your screwed since they can feel the pull as well.'

'I always thought it was your mate and no one else.' That was what her parents always told her. She glanced up at the chuckle he gave.

'That's what all parents say, Alex. It's not a necessity. I doubt your mate is a virgin.' He paused. 'Is he?'

Alex laughed. 'No. He is not. Married and divorced three tines.'

Midnight cocked an ear. 'Busy man.' Glancing up at the sky he sighed. 'Come I'll take you back home. It is late and I have a feeling this man is a light sleeper.'

As they cleared the wood and came up to the house, Alex groaned. 'You're right, a very light sleeper.'

Midnight chuckled. 'Well they can sense when you are not near, but that is about it. They can't feel what we can.' Taking a step back, he slowly nudged her forward. 'Go on, before he shoots me.'

Alex allowed her tongue to flop out, with a squeaky yelp. 'Don't shoot it past him. He loves his gun.'

Giving her a playful nip on the side, he walked backward. 'I'll see you around?'

'Of course! I would love to.' Alex said.

'Then I will see you later.' Without thinking the alpha leaned in, giving her a small lick on the side of her muzzle. 'Good night Alex.'

'N-night.' Trotting as far and as quick as possible, she ran into the house.

Gibbs glanced back at the midnight wolf, surprised to see it glaring back at him. it seemed like a challenge. "Crazy animal."

As the alpha trotted back to his pack, he couldn't stop thinking about that wolf. She would make a fine alpha. Wouldn't hurt to try and persuade her. He could easily take the human. She was his regardless. Now all he needed to do was find a way to convince his sister.

Gibbs was happily sleeping in his bed. Luna was curled up on the right side when the phone went off.

"Gibbs." Jethro growled. Luna could hear a frantic voice in the back. "Slow down! Is he alright?"

Seeing him get up and dressed, Luna did as well. 'I swear this better be good'. Walking into the bullpen, she froze. There was a cage, with a bloody and beaten wolf. Walking closer to the cage she gasped. 'Matt?' The light brown wolf gazed up at her, before passing out.

It was good all right.