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crack_van2011-10-04 05:02 pm
sinfulslasher) wrote in crack_van2011-10-04 05:02 pm
A Simple Choice by HollyJeen (Teen)
Fandom: NCIS
Pairing: None. This is a gen piece from Gibbs' POV.
Length: 3135 words
Author on LJ: N/A
Author Website: HollyJeen on FF.Net
Why this must be read: This is an interesting story because it focuses on the choice Gibbs made at the end of Aaliyah. Back then, fandom as a whole was mostly in uproar, the Tiva and the anti-Tiva fans were up in arms, there were people hating Ziva and others hating Gibbs for leaving Ziva behind. Being a Tony girl, I freely admit that I pumped my fist and yelled "yes!!!" when Gibbs didn't even hesitate to choose Tony over Ziva. However, I never thought he made this choice lightly. This story by HollyJeen explores Gibbs' reasons. She states in her author's notes that he might come across as OOC. In my humble opinion, however, she nailed his character and explained perfectly why he made that "simple" choice.
Excerpt:
Gibbs thought back to that fateful day on the scorching tarmac in Tel Aviv. Through forcing Gibbs to choose who should remain on his team, she had demanded his loyalty. Gibbs was sure that Ziva believed he would repay the allegiance she displayed to him and NICS in sacrificing her own brother to save Gibbs' life. Some small part of Gibbs did feel obligated to choose Ziva. Since Ari's death, he had held a soft spot in his heart for the Mossad agent. If she had forced a decision between her and any other agent, any other person, in the world, he might have had to take more time to think. But not when the choice was her or Tony.
There had never, as far as Gibbs was concerned, been a choice. Tony was his, irreplaceable and non-negotiable. This fact was not included in Gibbs' list of well-known rules but to those who knew him well, it was an unspoken certainty. That Ziva had obviously failed to notice this indisputable rule surprised Gibbs and showed that perhaps she was not as good an investigator as he thought. Anyone who really looked could easily see through his gruff treatment of his senior agent. Tony was his favorite, pure and simple. Anyone threatening that relationship – in any way – would have to pay.
A Simple Choice
Pairing: None. This is a gen piece from Gibbs' POV.
Length: 3135 words
Author on LJ: N/A
Author Website: HollyJeen on FF.Net
Why this must be read: This is an interesting story because it focuses on the choice Gibbs made at the end of Aaliyah. Back then, fandom as a whole was mostly in uproar, the Tiva and the anti-Tiva fans were up in arms, there were people hating Ziva and others hating Gibbs for leaving Ziva behind. Being a Tony girl, I freely admit that I pumped my fist and yelled "yes!!!" when Gibbs didn't even hesitate to choose Tony over Ziva. However, I never thought he made this choice lightly. This story by HollyJeen explores Gibbs' reasons. She states in her author's notes that he might come across as OOC. In my humble opinion, however, she nailed his character and explained perfectly why he made that "simple" choice.
Excerpt:
Gibbs thought back to that fateful day on the scorching tarmac in Tel Aviv. Through forcing Gibbs to choose who should remain on his team, she had demanded his loyalty. Gibbs was sure that Ziva believed he would repay the allegiance she displayed to him and NICS in sacrificing her own brother to save Gibbs' life. Some small part of Gibbs did feel obligated to choose Ziva. Since Ari's death, he had held a soft spot in his heart for the Mossad agent. If she had forced a decision between her and any other agent, any other person, in the world, he might have had to take more time to think. But not when the choice was her or Tony.
There had never, as far as Gibbs was concerned, been a choice. Tony was his, irreplaceable and non-negotiable. This fact was not included in Gibbs' list of well-known rules but to those who knew him well, it was an unspoken certainty. That Ziva had obviously failed to notice this indisputable rule surprised Gibbs and showed that perhaps she was not as good an investigator as he thought. Anyone who really looked could easily see through his gruff treatment of his senior agent. Tony was his favorite, pure and simple. Anyone threatening that relationship – in any way – would have to pay.
A Simple Choice
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See, you are a wee bad one :)
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Seriously, I'm thrilled to see that my recs did make people read a story or two! So, thanks for letting me know! :D
(And if that means I managed to lure you to the dark side of NCIS fanfiction, even better! LOL!)