Title: The D-team
Author: Uld_Ases
Chapter: 01/??
Pairing:
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I don’t own NCIS, unfortunately
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Summary: Tony knew that he should have taken the job to Rota. But maybe it’s not too late.
Previous chapters:
Notes: In this story, Director Shepard isn’t obsessed by René Benoit. She takes Tony out of his undercover operation with Jeanne when she learns that CIA is involved. She isn’t ill, either.
Beta(s): Dannica Webb
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“You’re not Gibbs, Tony!” ‘’ Abby, you don’t know how lucky you are that I’m not Gibbs!‘’
“You don’t deserve your own team, Tony!” ‘’McGee, if you knew how many times the Director wanted me to run my own team!‘’
“You don’t have the guts, Tony!” ‘’Ziva, if I didn't have the guts, Gibbs and Maddie would be dead now!‘’
I saw Brad walking in the room.
“So Tony, you’re good but you really need to slow down.”
“I know Brad. But it’s pretty hard when your boss decides to play the lone wolf and your teammates don’t give a damn about you.” Brad looked sadly Tony.
“Maybe it’s time to be your own boss.”
“Maybe. Thanks Brad.”
“Anytime. And I want to meet your new team.” Tony smiled.
“If I have one!” Tony left and drove to NCIS Headquarters. He really needed to talk to Jenny. He couldn’t stay like that.
*****
“DiNozzo, where were you?” Gibbs yelled as soon as he stepped out of the elevator. Tony stopped and took a deep breath.
“Agent Gibbs. I was at Bethesda, seeing Dr Pitt. Now, please, I’ve got to see Director Shepard.” Tony walked fast. He really needed to get out. He knocked on the door.
“Tony, what can I do for you?” Jenny asked.
“I presume Rota is taken but I really need to be transferred.”
Jenny had known that was coming.
“Request denied.” Before Tony could say anything, she continued, “These are applications of new NCIS field agents. The first three are people I can see being on your team.”
Tony smiled to her and took the files. The first was a woman, Amanda Kraft who had just finished FLETC-with flying colors. She used to be Forensic Specialist in a private enterprise. Her elder brother, Aaron Kraft, was a Marine. He read that her mother was a Medical Examiner and her father, a thanatopractor. What the hell is that? He wondered, and grinned. She would be a perfect replacement for Palmer. The second was Brent Langer, ex-FBI. The man was good. Too lazy, maybe. Still, it would be nice-if Langer agreed to work with him. And the third was Daniel Keating, a McGeek v.2.0.The man was very good with computers but was green as field agent. Another Probie to train. He read the others files but Jenny was right. Kraft, Langer and Keating were perfect for him.
“I’m happy. You have some time on the book; take it and get to know the new team. They don’t officially begin for two more weeks.”
“You’re an angel, Jenny.”
She smiled at him in a motherly way.
“I’ve always knew that I couldn’t have children. My work is my whole life. But, I wish sometimes, that if I’d had a boy, he would be like you.” Tony blushed.
“You’d be a great mom.” He kissed her cheek. “So, what happens now?”
“At 5 pm, you’re on leave. I’ll tell your team to join you…?” She trailed off
Tony thought.
“Paint Ball Club, ‘The Hunter’, tomorrow at 6 am. Here is the address.” He wrote the address on a post-it and gave it to Jenny.
“Okay. I want a report on my desk, Sunday afternoon and another one the next Sunday. Your team will begin the following Monday at 7 am.”
“Yes Madam Director!”
“It’s almost five. Want me to join you while you clear your desk?” Tony agreed and they went down to the squadroom.
*****
“Supervisory Special Agent Gibbs.” The official tone of Jenny's voice was a warning.
“Yes, Director?”
“I want you to choose a third team member, to replace Anthony DiNozzo.” Ziva and Tim looked at each other, their expressions clearly saying, ‘’What the hell?‘’
“Jenny, what the hell are you thinking? You don’t have the right to fire one of my men without my knowledge!”
Tony smirked.
“It’s nice to know that you think that the only way I’m out of the team is because I’m fired.”
Jenny decided to announce the great news.
“Supervisory Special Agent DiNozzo has his own team. Following the recommendations of Director Morrow and my own experiences with each member of this team, I’ve promoted him. He has done a great job as team leader. Apparently, the fifth time is the charm. I was disappointed when he refused the position of team leader in Rota but I’m glad he accepted the position here in DC.”
“Well, time to pass the torch. McGee…” Tony brought out a ring binder of his desk. “This is all the stuff you need to know as Senior Field Agent.” Tim didn’t believe how thick the binder was. “Don’t forget to replace the ones which need to be replaced and add the new ones. I wish I had something like this when I begun, instead of Gibbs’ head slaps.” He turned to Ziva. “David, this is a dictionary of street talk. I think it will be useful for you.” He gave to her a black book and turned finally to Gibbs. “Supervisory Special Agent Gibbs. It has been a great honor working with you and I want to thank you for giving me a chance.” He handed Gibbs the box with his medals. “I don’t know who will keep it for you so I will give it back to you.” He continued to clear his desk, putting all of his belongings in a box.
“Tony!” Abby cried. She was followed by Jimmy and Ducky. “You’re leaving the team!”
“I’ve left the team, yes, because I’ve got a new one.”
“But… but… you can’t do that!”
“I already have Abby.” Jimmy talked before Abby could answer.
“That’s great news, Tony! And at least, this team keeps you in DC!” Tony smiled to Jimmy.
“Thanks Palmer! Ducky?”
“My dear boy, I’m happy for you and I expect you’ll come to see me often.”
“Of course, Ducky. Wouldn't have it any other way. Well, it’s 5 pm, folks. I’ll see you all in two weeks!”
“Tony! You can’t leave!” Abby insisted.
“Abby, I work here; I’ve just got a new team, that’s all.”
“We are your team!” Tony had had enough.
“We haven’t be a team for a long time, Abby! I've tried everything to keep this team from collapsing while Gibbs was in Mexico.. It was hard, for everyone, but I grinned and bore it. I was here for all of you! And who was there for me? All that I have was ‘You’re not Gibbs, Tony. You don’t have the guts Tony. Gibbs wouldn’t do things like this.’ All I’ve asked in return is a little support. But no… and you Abby, with your memorial to Gibbs, how do you think I’ve felt? And Ziva. I was your boss. You could have come to me with your problem but no, Gibbs was miles away but he was better, huh? And Gibbs, he comes back and takes over, like he never left in first place. ‘Thanks’ and ‘Good job’ wasn’t in your vocabulary, right, Gibbs? But, I forgot. He’s super-Gibbs, right. He wasn’t the reason why I had to do CPR on Maddie.” He looked angrily at Gibbs. “The next time, I won’t be there to save the day. I hope for you that no one will get hurt.” Tony left.
“He’s right, Gibbs. If he didn’t know you so well, you and Maddie would be dead. I understand you don’t give a crap about your life, but the next time you put the life of a civilian in danger, you won’t like the consequences! Am I clear, Agent Gibbs?” Gibbs clenched his jaws.
“Clear, Director.” Jenny went up to her office, happy with herself. It was time someone stood up to Jethro.
Story Notes:
In this story, Director Shepard isn’t obsessed by René Benoit. She takes Tony out of his undercover operation with Jeanne when she learns that CIA is involved. She isn’t ill, either.
Author's Chapter Notes:
Tony knew that he had to take the job to Rota. But maybe it’s not too late.
Chapter End Notes:
In this story, Director Shepard isn’t obsessed by René Benoit. She takes Tony out of his undercover operation with Jeanne when she learns that CIA is involved. She isn’t ill, either.