For so many years, hed allowed himself to exist, to barely exist, because of some need for punishment. And as two car doors slammed, Gibbs couldnt hide the rush of energy that brought him up onto the balls of his feet. Gibbs had trained McGee and the Navy had trained Alex. Tony stared into Gibbs eyes for what seemed like forever. You done breaking my glasses? McGeed been part of the core group and had paid a lot of dues. Even his favorite foods were cleaned out, dumped in the trash as if none of it mattered, as if they hadn't been a unit for so damned long. When was the last time theyd had sexor intimacy. Eighteen years. Every night since, he'd stumbled upstairs drunk and snuggled under the covers on Tony's side. Hell respond just as easy to that as he will the I love yous. He got up from the kitchen table and rested his hands on Gibbs shoulders. :). Tony asked. Before people got hurt. He moves in with them and what was a temporary situation turns them into a family. And it wasnt as if theyd necessarily tell him what was happening. Gibbs is willing to do anything to keep DiNozzo alive, but this extraterrestrial crap might just push him beyond his limits.Mulder and Scully have serious concerns on who they have sheltered in their home, and Napoleon and Illya are still reeling from making another large jump through time.Is Skinner the only one holding all the pieces? Choose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings (28), The Avengers (Marvel) - All Media Types (16), Tony Stark Acting as Peter Parker's Parental Figure (17). First it was Zivawho Tony hadnt even spoken with since Somalia. Turning point here, Leroy. Hes known all the ex wives.. He stared down at the wood, his breathing harsh in the near-silence of the room, fists thunking down onto the table and then rising slightly in some parody of a drum rhythm. There had been a time Gibbs had considered telling the team, or at least Abby and Ducky. But Tony couldnt help being Tony, and he was curious. He started to open his mouth to answer, when Alex nodded. Just gotta get back on the horse and ride em off into the sunset.. See you next year once youve finished all these! Just hit the button below to get in touch. Getting to know Gibbs had been a challenge, but Tony loved and admired the man he was. Crossover NCIS, NCIS: LA, Hawaii 5-0, and JAG since they are all in the same "universe". Still alive. Three parental figures who had unfortunate pasts, and learned to ignore their problems instead of confronting them. With the team being injured, Gibbs now had the leverage he needed to get Alex removed from the team right now. 1.2K Stories. Refrain from posting Conversation in the Main Page though; that goes in . They were equals now in a very unequal way. And McGeethey had the brotherhood theyd had when Ziva had been in Somalia, but it was different; they were more equals now than ever, even though Tony was a team leader now. Required fields are marked *. Going to Vance. Set in season 1-2. Review, Favorite, and Follow! These are recommendations made by Tropers for NCIS fanfics, all of which have to be signed to stay on the page. It was quiet enough that he could let his mind drift and it didn't matter so much that he was drinking every night, barely eating, never sleeping. Just what the title says different characters losing bets that end in a bare bottom Spanking. Tony - his agent Tony - had always been on the go. These are all women from various fandoms like Avengers, Buffy the vampire slayer, Scandal, Greys Anatomy, and many more. And a conflict of interest on all levels. Gibbs glanced over, freezing for a moment. McGee had told him, calling him in shock, Abby squealing in the background. "Brusied kidneys, concussion. Tony, you're an expert in undercover work. left kudos on this work! You can lead a horse to water. Of course he wasn't! Reason for Rec: Another great Richefic story that showcases Gibbs' confidence in Tony's competence and the way McGee has been rather insubordinate of Tony lately on the show. This site is currently undergoing maintenance. What do you know? Gibbs asked, his voice dropping in register. Tony had his own responsibilities now, and those didnt include worrying about a former boss, and his former team. a trans British guy meets tony stark and hell finds a new location at shield high. Find it again, Gibbs said, breaking the silence. Instead of ignoring protocol, he actually makes sure his team faces the consequences of their actions. His instincts had become honed over the years, his hearing sharpening almost as much as his eyesight. Tony didn't answer. This story is a combination of a lot of fandoms. Written: September 2010. Tony was prepared and ready for any outcome. Alex gave him a small salute, nodding. It was obvious Tonys tactics were working, and Gibbs had to try not to give in, but now that his emotions were rising, he had to concede Tony was winning. And with a new team, he had a huge learning curve anyway. Not hungry. Tony could only watch as Jethro strode to the basement door and pulled it open. Tony does not realize he is a broken Guide until a fight between life and death unleashes his gift. . Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. Most of the chapters are rewritten versions of episodes from NCIS. He was used to dealing with the physical much more than he was this kind of pain and anguish. Tony clenched and released his hands on the steering wheel, squinting against the bright sun. After all, if Garcia thinks a friend is in trouble, shell always turn to her Derek, trusting him to do the right thing. This isnt really a story but more of a compilation of multiple stories. Just great. So use that as a point of reference going forward. Gibbs squeezed Tony's hand nonetheless, carefully, afraid to break him. Even though he was aware of it, Tony didnt try to stop the feeling of crawling inside himself, the mental movies he played when times got bad. The lyrics are reprinted within the story. He'd been pushing and needling him for a long time. Stark's reward for saving the world, is a voyage to gates of hell and they were all being dragged with him. And as always, hed retreated to the basement, only this time hed firmly locked Tony out. Though Gibbs knew DiNozzo had the bed that was far too small for fucking. Decision made, he pushed himself away from the benchand the bourbonand strode upstairs. the old familiar sting Why cant you fight for me? Tony raged, hurling another glass at the mantel. Dads already here, so why shouldnt we get home and get this started., Tony swallowed hard, a wave of nervousness swamping him suddenly. Warning, mature content may follow in the stories themselves, and mayyyy feature some character pairings that will raise a few eyebrows. DiNozzo was bare chested, in a pair of low slung pajama pants that revealed the shadow of his pubic hair, and the cock resting just below. Youre the communicator. Disclaimer: I don't own NCIS or Danny Phantom, or anything associated with them. Nothing. Tony lowered his hand and looked at it, pressing his lips together. Wanna touch. So if you like crime shows, then NCIS might be just the thing for you. agents. Gibbs sipped his drink, fingertip tracing over the small scar at his hairline and wondered if he could fix this. It was the reason Gibbs hadn't discussed Alex with Tony. Hed put more of himself out there with DiNozzo than he had anyone but Shannon, and that scared the crap out of him. Jenny Shepard. Suddenly, the kindly gentleman the team knew has disappeared, replaced by a man with a different accent and attitude, a man who is friends with U.N.C.L.E. Dont, Tony.. You moved in. Its about Alex., There is no us any more, Tony burst out. The main character is pretty much me with a different name and some traits I wish I had!Ok, actual summary now: First person fic of a mentally ill, autistic teenager who gets taken in by Tony Stark, the man whos basically been their Uncle figure for years now, things get a little interesting in the compound. The three days between their confrontationthough Tony didnt like calling it thatand the weekend stretched endlessly. And h e isn't sure if he can still do this job when JJ shows up. It wasnt that. And to serve that end, he's going to make sure that those that he trusts--Tony, John, Rodney, Teyla, Ronon, Elizabeth, Major Teldy, Radek, Miko, Kyli and others--have the power to combat anyone who tries to take Atlantis from them. Gibbs was aware that the team was worried and shaken up. When we started being roommates who fucked sometimes. Having Tony as an equal should have been even more relaxing than having him as a senior field agent, but Gibbs couldnt shake the twisting and turning of his gut, something that kept him on edge at work and unable to sit back and relax in the evenings. He turned away from his father, looking out the window into the back yard. Show him, Gibbs repeated, trying to keep his mind out of the gutter, but failing. This is the aftermath of part 1 and 2, after Tony's father's wedding, Tony is forced to recover repressed memories of his mother's death during a murder investigation. Creating is something you do good. And yet you moved him in, Jeth. That time it was over a redhead.. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. All It is one chapter long, but it is a very long chapter with over 49,000 words. Though Alex didnt complain, Gibbs knew his back was still bothering him. Saras mouth felt like cotton, the minty drink she had just swallowed leaving behind an unpleasant taste. Maybe it was a culmination of all theyd been throughZiva, and Tony being afloat and all of it. He liked working with Gibbs; team; saw it as a rejection even though it wasnt, strictly speaking. Tony has to figure out what place this gift has in his life and if he wants to share this with Gibbs. He didn't know, wasn't even sure it mattered. He had to do this. everyone I know What? Gibbs snapped. Gibbs could feel the tension melting away in degrees and let out a sigh when Tony pressed his face against Gibbs hand. A shitty vent fic with no real plot about the support they wish they had! Tony was alone. Or if he even had the strength to try. Tony Stark Has ADHD. Getting blown up, thinking youre fine, and then looking down and seeing a hunk of glass sticking out of your body is one of those things. "What happened?" Every waking moment was spent trying to figure out what had gone wrong. Penelope Garcia. This story really is about friendship but also team building. "I'll be out later today, Gibbs, he said quietly. Alex stumbled slightly and Gibbs had to fight the urge to steady his younger brother. You can find it on ff.netDucky'a PainWhen the NCIS team is called out to investigate the death of young woman, Ducky has an unusual reaction. All that mattered was the oblivion he found in a jelly jar of bourbon. Wasnt good at all. Series. The guy had a military career, had washed out after an accident in Iraq, looked exactly like what he wasa ten years younger member of the Gibbs family. Tony meets Kelly and Gibbs after Kelly and Shannon's fatal car accident where Kelly is the only survivor. You can make something for him. peter is almost 23 and sharks are one of his special interests. Gibbs made his way down the stairs slowly, gripping the banister and trying to hide his grunts of pain. He picked at the label, eyeing his watch, trying not to think of anything. McGee hung up the phone, cocking his head and regarding Gibbs. Even though it was the hardest thing Tony had ever done, he stood slowly and walked into the bathroom. Tony nodded, refusing to look at the bed theyd shared for so long. Tony stepped into the dimly-lit bar, immediately heading for the booth in the back cornerthe booth where he and Marcus Skilton always . When we lost our way.. It made Ziva's blood run cold. An established relationship story. After Jennys death, shed gone to Pensacola, as a solo agent who had a fantastic close rate. "I killed him." Tony swallowed hard and tried to remain casual, even though his gut was screaming something was very wrong. try to kill it all away Gibbs turns slowly to face Tony, and the Italian man gasps at the look in his eyes, harsh and unforgiving, with a dark edge of lust. This wasnt Tonynot the Tony he knew. By the way, Dad is coming down this weekend and staying with you. A cold, triumphant grin lit Alexs features and he turned away, striding back toward the NCIS building. God knew what the night might bringgood or bad. And the second time, when hed been afloat, Brent Langer had been murdered by Michelle Lee. Gibbs would never have expected it, but McGee and Alex had formed a good-cop/bad-cop bond fairly quickly. You good with that? Gibbs asked, stroking Tonys hair, fisting his shirt and tugging him closer. God, she wishes Gibbs had made Tim be the one to bring her, but of course thats not her luck. Tim freezes for a moment, knowing that he will have to get that close to the edge - and Tony's hanging at least five stories up. They didnt throw out the past like this, because it always devolved into scoring pointsusually Tony scoring them on Gibbs. No spoilers, no ships. Kinda, Gibbs agreed, cocking his head. He and Alex made inane conversation as they drove past Nationals Stadium and merged into Virginia-bound traffic. Third story, following The Project, in the series that began with The Thought. Tony didnt know the two new members of Gibbs team by more than names, but the one name had floored himAlexander RemingtonAlexander Remington Gibbs. Even though Gibbs had known that DiNozzo was destined for good thingsgreat thingsat NCIS, it was a loss, and like it or not, it felt as if they were being pushed apart as a punishment rather than the promotion it in fact was. It's a friendship story. Tim hates heights. That sharp tone was in Gibbs' voice again and Tony couldn't hide his wince. Hes not going to change, Tony. It made sense when he thought about it. Want to move on to the coffee mugs? Gibbs asked, trying to make a joke. people never saw him as anything other than "howard's son", "stark's greatest creation". Another week of him barely even seeing Gibbs. Tony has been friends with Aaron Hotchner for a long time now. Yeah, I know. Jethro sighed, stowing his gun and tossing his keys, wallet, and spare change onto the side table. Gibbs takes over the team, but things dont really go according to plan. Harry and Kelly: Fortius Quo Fidel. Dont repost without permission please! Thats it? Gibbs asked, and Tony couldnt miss the flash of pain deep in Gibbs eyes, the way his arms wound around his torso, the way he self comforted. Coming? Tony asked, one eyebrow quirking upward. "The rest of the team?". (ALTERNATIVELY, the author is a sucker for found family and thought bruce wayne, tony stark, and loki deserve to be friends). Your email address will not be published. The case? Tony only looked at the mess blankly, blinking and shaking his head. Tony gets a visit, and long-held secrets come to light. Riftan has been forcing himself to hold back, but his throbbing member kept on poking Max's back, screaming, touch me Maxi . He know? Alex asked, his voice low, soothing, sympathetic. Add to library 83 Discussion 4 Suggest tags. We talk, I guess. Hed probably drunk a little too much to be driving, but he reasoned that the streets would be empty and the drive to DiNozzos place was only a few miles. Ziva hadnt come back to NCIS after Somalia. I have to. There was just something wrong with that. Somewhere between Kate dying and Gibbs leaving, Tony When Tony collapses while pursuing a suspect, he insists it's just the flu. If he couldnt have DiNozzo. Hatori'd been trained in board rooms and in front of Power Point presentations. All that energy. So even though it isnt a very long story, it is a fun change from the standard fanfics. Time moves on for Donald Mallard and he looks back upon the life he has lead. However, the Wraith are still a threat. He reached up, a fingertip trailing over Tonys hairline. by LitGal 140,147 words, With John back at the helm, Atlantis is developing into a thriving city-state. That was a different story entirely. What about you?. But the Gibbs he was talking to was Alex rather than Jethro, and he wanted to know more. But Tony's a creature of impulse, and his impulses never pass Q/A. I'm posting Ducky's Pain online. The team check in on one another after difficult cases. Her? At some point along the line, Gibbs had become the go-to guy to train up and coming agents. Gibbs was aware of a stillness in the air as everyone around them stopped what they were doing. But Dad had never said anything, and Gibbs had been able to ignore his searching looks and the questions about bond between him and Tony. Gibbs tried to act as if he wasn't interested, but in reality, his mind was completely attuned to McGee's conversation. Also, I imagine a lot of security at Jurassic World would have been ex-military like Owen, Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Rape/Non-Con, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings (7618), Jethro Gibbs/Jacqueline "Jack" Sloane (786), Pocket Monsters | Pokemon - All Media Types, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Original Male Character/Original Male Character, past Rachel Edwards/Danny "Danno" Williams - Relationship, Implied/Referenced Alcohol Abuse/Alcoholism, TheMultitudesOfMe (theonlyoneshetrulyloved), Carlton Lassiter/Original Female Character(s), Burton "Gus" Guster & Carlton Lassiter & Juliet O'Hara & Shawn Spencer, Unofficial Rough Trade Challenge Response 2017 "Urban Fantasy", Works that May grow up to become real stories AKA My Muse Hates Me. My Of all the things Gibbs expected, it hadnt been that. This is the story of her life, her love, and her recovery. Its over. No, were not, Gibbs insisted. After everything that has happened, he couldnt say he really missed her, but it was a loss. When Gibbs had heard the information, hed thrown all his cards, on the table, bypassing Leon and going directly to SecNav. Tony tamped down his annoyance, nodding. He doesnt need to come down for me, Gibbs said to his brothers retreating back. Hi, Looking for old story in which Palmer leaves NCIS because no one realizes his position has ended. Tony reached out to rest a hand on Gibbs' shoulder, but Gibbs shied away. Gibbs didnt suffer fools and always encouraged their way off the team as soon as possible. Gibbs leaned against the workbench and sighed, pulling out his cell phone. Gibbs hadnt come up to bed last night. A lot of drugs. But Tony wouldnt flirt with her; that just didnt feel right. Hows things? Tony asked as Alex clasped his hand in a strong grip. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. He wrestled for the count of one hundred, trying to tamp down his rising anger and fury, but that Italian temper got the better of him. Even though it made Tony itchy to think of McGee and not him on Gibbs six, he could accept it. Dont, I have to, Tony choked out, his own pain bubbling to the surface. Gibbs had mentioned his brother by first name only a handful of times. Never a description. They see each other as family, as do their children. From the lack of lights and the sixty-five degree temp in the house, it was clear that Tony was the first one home, at ten pm. tip: buffy gen teen AND "no archive warnings apply". What is it? Gibbs asked, trying like hell to sound casual, though his eyes and attention were focused on Tonys hand and the nervous gestures hed just started to take in. There was no way Jethro would accept comfort right now; to be comforted when he was hurting was a sign of weakness, he'd said. 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