S2 E23 AU Twilight

AU stories for NCIS episodes. Each is independent from all the others since this is based on the possibility of parallel universes and multiple timelines…. many, many of them. Later on some may seem to follow something that happened in an earlier AU episode story but it's probably coincidence unless I say otherwise in the beginning. Again, these are AU scenes/stories which means a character may die in one story and be alive in the next one. Or it might be a missing scene.

This is a short alternate universe story/scene for season 2, episode 23, Twilight

The original episode aired on May 24, 2005.
Some dialogue may be from the episode.
Rating: K+
Category: general
Warnings: Can't think of any
Disclaimer: Borrowing characters. Just borrowing. No profit.
And finally, all mistakes are mine.


"As much as I want to play games with Gibbs," Ari told the others, "our plan has a better chance of success if we don't draw his attention."

Two of the crew were getting ready to leave in the fake state police vehicle.

"Cut up the bodies and bury them in a shallow grave. Away from the road."

"We'll do it quickly. And we'll wipe down the car before reporting it stolen."

"Be sure the hands are not damaged and put them on ice right away. Move the car at least a mile away and away from the road. That way it will take them longer to connect it to the bodies, if they are found."

"These American police can't be that smart. It's going to take too long."

"As soon as they find the car they will check their records and discover it was reported stolen. They will have it towed and it will be in an impound lot." Ari studied his men carefully, making sure they were following his thinking and understood. "If there's blood they will assume foul play and connect it to the sailors, even without bodies. When that happens NCIS will be called."

"How could they?"

"It's impossible to remove all the vehicle identification numbers without taking the car apart completely and getting rid of the pieces with numbers."

"All their cars have this?"

"Yes, Americans are obsessed with recovering stolen vehicles."

The two men nodded their understanding and prepared to leave.

"When you see another vehicle you must duck down. The trooper should be alone."

The car drove away and Ari addressed the other two. We must finish the bombs."


Ziva met Ari at a restaurant with outside tables.

"What are you telling the FBI?"

He tilted his head. "I'm still looking for the cell."

"No details at all yet?"

"Four or five members are planning an attack but I don't know where or when."

"Which is it? Four or five?"

Ari laughed.

Ziva was impatient. "When will you know? It's been more than a week."

"I know. I'm waiting for information from an informant. It should only be another day."

"What kind of attack do you think it will be?"

"I don't know for certain but perhaps suicide bombers. They have C4."

Ziva wanted to assist him. "What can I do to help?"

Ari smiled. "I appreciate your concern. I will call you and the FBI when I know."

"I'm changing hotels."

Ari looked concerned. "Are you under surveillance?"

Ziva shook her head no. "I don't believe so but I should be careful."

"And your new job?"

Ziva smiled. "Our father wants me with the NCIS or the FBI."


To be continued in S3 E1 AU Kill Ari part 1