Title: Inescapable Truth

Author: Wereleopard58

Rating: T/Teen and up audiences

Show: NCIS/Stargate Atlantis

Pairing: None in this story

Warning: Anti Ziva, Anti McGee. All of NCIS and Stargate Atlantis just to be safe

Summary: Tony realises that he has had enough, he is sick and tired of the attitude he is getting from everyone. The Director is trying to force him into an op. An unexpected job offer is his chance to escape. This is the prequel to 'Agent, really far Afloat."

A/N This chapter has been sitting on my laptop for ages with people stuck at home I asked if they wanted it posted. I am doing this so I don't end up making errors when they come back to Earth in the sequel. This won't be a long story, but it will show how Tony gets to Atlantis and how he becomes best friends with McKay. It was a yes, it's only the first chapter it won't be a long story. You all know where it ends if you have read the other fic. Enjoy and stay safe 3

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"I'm sorry Director Shepard; I'll have to refuse the Benoit op."

Jenny stared at him coolly. "What?"

Tony smiled "Thank you for thinking of me, but I can't be part of the op."

"Agent DiNozzo, I think you should think about it first."

Tony could tell by her tone that the conversation was over and she wasn't taking no as an answer. He nodded, turned and left the office. He smiled at Cynthia, just then his cell went off. "DiNozzo, who is this? Oh really, a job…"

As soon as Tony disappeared, Cynthia headed in to see the Director.

Jenny looked up as her personal assistant walked in. "Is Agent DiNozzo leaving? I'd like to get the paperwork together." She liked to get ahead of things like this.

"No, why do you ask?"

"He was on the phone and talked about a job." Cynthia didn't think anything of it. Tony hadn't tried to hide the conversation.

"He isn't leaving you may go."

"Very well director." She hoped that she hadn't made a mistake and caused him any trouble.

Jenny waited until she was alone. She picked up her phone and dialled. "It's me; I want you to find out who has offered my agent Anthony DiNozzo Junior a job." She sighed "It's important, just do what I tell you," with that she slammed the handset onto the cradle.

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Tony collapsed onto his sofa. He used to love going to work, but things had changed: Abby and Ducky were hurt because Gibbs had left. Ziva, McGee and Shepard were all being nightmares. The only person who was there for him had been Jimmy. His autopsy gremlin had been a lifesaver.

His mind wandered to the Benoit op. There were so many problems with it. He wasn't allowed to tell his team. He still had to work his normal hours; it wasn't a 9-5 type of job. The only back up he had was her, she was the Director there was no way that she would be available to help him 24/7. You then had the fact she wanted him to seduce Jeanne Benoit. Tony had checked there was no evidence that she knew anything about her father's criminal activities. There had to be more to this story. Why was she so interested in this arms dealer who had nothing to do with any NCIS case past or present that he could see. There was so much wrong with this, nothing Shepard said would persuade him to take this job. If she tried he would walk. He hoped it wouldn't come to that, but his choices were limited.

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It thrilled Jenny to find out that Tony was staying at NCIS. It meant that he was available for her op. She just had to figure out how to get him to agree. No one was more perfect for it than him.

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Tony rubbed the back of his head as he sat and waited for the doctor to see him. He hadn't called Abby she was still wanted Gibbs to be back and didn't seem to care about anything or anyone else. He knew it wasn't personal, but he felt as if he wasn't good enough. He told Tim and Ziva to go back to the office. Their smart ass remarks were the last thing he needed. It wasn't a serious injury, just a concussion. He'd had a lot of them so knew what it was like and what to do. Jenny had also pushed him again and he'd told her, that if she asked once more he would quit. He wished something would change it was all becoming too much.

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Tony stood and watched how happy everyone was to see Gibbs. When he wanted a change this wasn't what he had in mind. It was good to see him looking okay; he could do without the iffy moustache. It also showed him what his team thought about him. Ziva hadn't come to him for help, no matter what excuse she came up with. Fornell then needed him. He realised that once Gibbs got the taste of the job again that he'd remain. What Tony hadn't expected was to have all his stuff dumped on the floor. It showed no respect at all.

"Agent DiNozzo," Jenny called out to him. "Could you come to my office?"

"Yes, director." It was an excellent reason to get away from their smirks. By the time he got back his clown face would be in place, without looking back he headed up the stairs.

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Jenny sat down and waited for Tony. She had pushed him too far and he'd almost quit. As much as she wanted him to do the op, having him leave would be a disaster. He was excellent at his job. She'd also seen how DiNozzo looked at Gibbs before he'd 'retired' Jenny was aware how the younger man felt towards his former team leader. Now, however, Tony's eyes no longer idolised the man when he looked.

It also brought back up her feeling, every time she saw Gibbs it happened. Leaving him all those years ago had been a mistake. When she got this job and was brought back into his life. She'd thought they could get together. He never took her up on her flirting. She noticed the way he looked at DiNozzo. This problem between the two could help her in so many ways. Gibbs was meant to be with her and there was no doubt in her mind.

Just then there was a knock at the door, and it opened

"Director, you wanted to see me."

"Yes, Agent DiNozzo please sit down." She indicated the chair opposite. "I want to discuss your performance."

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Gibbs watched as Tony picked up his items off the floor and headed up to see Jenny.

He hadn't had a chance to talk to the other man. He was vaguely listening to Ziva and McGee complaining about Tony.

"Gibbs," Abby yelled and ran over to him. She hugged him gently as she was afraid he would vanish again.

Gibbs had noticed Ducky was with her there was still a coldness towards him. He'd figure out a way to sort out their relationship

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"You what?" Tony asked he was sure he'd misheard her.

"I'd like to offer you a team lead position in Rota, Spain."

He stared at her confused this was the last thing he expected. After refusing to do her op and now with the return of Gibbs he'd expected to go back to where he was. She had a thing for Gibbs and he had his reputation so there was no way he remain as the team lead of the MCRT. This was something he never even considered.

"Really?"

"Yes, really. You did an excellent job as team leader." She was also afraid he would leave, and as much as Jenny told herself it was all to do with how he excelled, it wasn't. She wanted to make sure that Tony wouldn't tell anyone about her Benoit op.

"Thank you. I think Gibbs needs me here at the moment."

She wanted to yell at him to go, that she would be there for Gibbs. "Just think about it. I'll keep it open for you, for a few more days at least." Jenny smiled at him encouragingly.

"I appreciate that Director," with a nod Tony teemed and left her office.

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McGee and Ziva smirked at each other as Tony walked over to his old desk and sat down. It was clear he was thinking about something.

"In trouble again Tony was the director glad to have Gibbs back after the awful job you did." McGee laughed.

"It is clear you only became team leader was because you were the only one around and if you didn't you would whine," Ziva added.

Tony turned to Gibbs, who continued to stare at his computer. It was going to be a long day and the inescapable truth was he no longer belonged here.

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He had been right it had been a very long day. The nasty comments grew worse as it went on. Gibbs acted like it was their normal jokey repartee. As soon as he got into his apartment the tension left his body. He couldn't keep going on like this, even with his clown act Tony had always thought this team had seen through the disguise he projected. He'd been so very wrong.

"I wonder if I could accept that job at Rota." He muttered just then his cell rang, a groan escaped him. He thought he knew who it would be, a case, but it wasn't a number he recognised. "Hello, yes this is Tony DiNozzo, wait a job. What Job? The Pentagon, tomorrow, I need to contact my director." He paused for a moment "You'll deal with it. I'll be there at 9 am then." The call ended and he just stared at his cell for a moment longer. What did this opportunity entail; the interview was at the Pentagon of all places. He would find out tomorrow what it was all about. The timing was very odd, just when he needed something new this came up, whatever 'this' was.

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Jenny stared at the phone. Sec Nav had called to say that Tony had a private meeting, but either wouldn't or couldn't tell her anything else. Her office door flew open and it slammed against the wall. Gibbs stormed in. Cynthia close on his heels.

"Where the hell is DiNozzo?"

"He's in a meeting."

"What meeting?"

"I don't know." She snapped. "You can ask him when he gets back. Now leave my office, we both have work to do."

Gibbs stared at her coolly, turned away and left.

"I'm sorry Director."

"It's fine Cynthia."

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Tony sat in an office and waited, he still had no idea what was going on. He had to sign a lot of paperwork stating that he couldn't anyone about what he would hear. The door opened and a man smiled at him.

"This way Agent DiNozzo."

TBC