Just in the midst of putting my fics into my 3beb's LJ. And I noticed that I had not added this Christmas 2005 fic from
rare_pair community. So here it is for those who have not read it.
TITLE: I’d Do Anything For You Dear, Anything.
AUTHOR: Ren aka
feenixandashes aka
3blueeyedblondsFANDOM: NCIS
PAIRING: Leroy Jethro Gibbs/Donald “Ducky” Mallard
GENRE: Slash
SUMMARY: When in Love, where do you draw the line?
WORDS: 2400 or thereabouts
DISCLAIMER: They are not mine, I wish they were. I would love them and drool over them, but they aren’t mine so I can but dream.
AUTHOR’S NOTE: Written for Challenge 5 “Christmas” The title of my story comes from Mr Lionel Bart’s wonderful musical Oliver.
The wedding vows were bits of text I found on numerous websites. Plus my own wedding vows.
Plus it is unbetared, so blame me for the errors that are bound to be there.
Christmas Day.
Spent in a very posh and deluxe hotel, courtesy of a NCIS expense account.
Never rub a Special Agent up the wrong way Madam Director. Signed LJ Gibbs.
Unless it involves myself and silk sheets. signed Dr D Mallard.
Whoever said, that when you are in love, you would do absolutely anything for that person, was about to be proved wrong. In the case of Jethro Gibbs, he was about to seriously jeopardise this particular statement.
He would be the first to admit that he would do everything he could for his lover. But on this occasion, said lover had gone a little bit too far in trying to hold Gibbs to his promise.
“There is no way in hell or earth I am going to wear that Duck.” Gibbs informed his lover, shaking his head and pointing a finger at the object that was causing such disturbance.
“It is only for this evening Jethro,” Ducky softly whispered. “It’s a family tradition.”
“Mallard isn’t a Scottish name is it though Duck?” Gibbs asked hopefully
“The tradition is through my mother’s branch of the family my dear; they hold the great Scottish moniker of McCallum.”
“Then why do I have to wear this damn kilt then?” He said in disgust pointing to the kilt in question. “There’s no Scottish blood in my family.”
Ducky gently touched his lover’s cheek. “For me, my dear, do it for me.”
“This is blackmail, and you damn well know it Duck.” Ducky gave a very mischievous grin in return.
“I always thought your mother was English,” murmured Gibbs, still giving the kilt that lay on their bed a pretty evil stare.
“No. Mother is from good Scottish stock, and some of her family still live around the Glasgow area.” Ducky started to wander round the room “In fact, I believe one of my second cousins is an actor, Daniel, eh no David I think.”
Gibbs returned a very puzzled look, he was about to say something then thought better of it.
Ducky stopped near the bed facing the kilt, giving a very puppy-eyed look towards his lover. Gibbs managed to avoid giving into that stare, and shaking his head, he turned his back to the bed and walked off into the bathroom, whistling the theme tune to The Great Escape. A deep rumble of laughter reverberated through Ducky’s body, as he watched Gibbs flee.
Ducky stared at the two kilts laid out on the bed. Anyone who had cared to look would have noticed the complete determination on Ducky’s face.
Gibbs was enjoying a wonderfully warm shower, the spray hitting against sore and abused muscles, he gave a groan of pleasure as the water cascaded down his body, like a lover. So embroiled in his pleasure, he didn’t hear the bathroom door open and Ducky enter until the glass door of the shower opened and the naked form of his lover joined him.
God he loved this man so much, and even more so now that they were both unclothed and enclosed in the almost claustrophobic atmosphere of the small shower.
There they grabbed each other almost in frenzy, touching each others skin, as the hot spray continued to flow over them. Gibbs brushed back Ducky’s overlong hair away from his forehead, as he gazed into those wonderful and loving sapphire eyes.
There was no need for speech, besides the shower would drown out their words. The need for words had long since past, each knew the other’s body so well; each knew where to touch to get maximum effect.
Gibbs grabbed the shower gel, and putting a blob of it in his palm, gently washed Ducky’s back. Ducky sighed in ecstasy, letting his head fall back, revealing his throat to his partner. Gibbs acknowledged this and kissed a particularly sensitive spot, which emitted a groan from Ducky.
Often when they showered together they didn’t get as far as washing, it was just another place in which to explore each others bodies, to caress and kiss and ultimately to join.
Each was vulnerable to each other, and it was at this point that Ducky struck.
“Jethro dearest?” Ducky whispered in Gibbs ear, as Gibbs was nibbling on a bit of throat.
“Huh Uh.” replied Gibbs, still focused on making his way round Ducky’s neck.
“It would make me very very happy my love if you were to wear the kilt. I mean it would suit you. You know how I love you showing of that delicious body of yours.” Ducky continued using all he could to tempt his lover into agreeing with him.
“I mean you would do anything for me wouldn’t you Jethro?” Ducky’s voice deepened as Jethro got closer to Ducky’s nipples.
“Uh Huh.”
“You know how much I love you and care deeply for you; I would do anything for you dear, anything.”
Gibbs stopped momentarily on his journey south of Ducky’s body. “Isn’t that a song Duck?”
“Eh, yes it is my dear” Ducky continued “From the musical Oliver.”
Gibbs pressed his tongue deep into Ducky’s navel, sending shock waves rippling through Ducky’s entire body. “Isn’t that the one where the boy says Please sir I want some more?”
Ducky was trying desperately to think, but was sidelined as Gibbs tongue flecked the indentation again. “Errrrmmm, Yes Dear it was…. Oh My God Jethro!” Gibbs laughed against Ducky’s stomach. “Do you want some more, Duck?”
“Most definitely Jethro, please I want some more.”
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In true fashion Ducky got what he wanted as he sat, still glassy eyed from the after effects from their gymnastics in the shower. He saw Gibbs look in the full length mirror at his partner, and gave a grin. “Looks like we both got what we wanted this evening.” Ducky gave a sunny smile at Gibbs reflection.
“You look rather splendid my dear.” Ducky announced as Gibbs stood back giving an impromptu twirl. His kilt following in his wake. “I must say, the Gibbs kilt does suit you awfully well.”
Gibbs looked down at himself. The yellow, greens, and reds of his specific tartan did suit him, despite his earlier reservations about wearing it. In any case, it was for a special occasion and in his heart he really didn’t want to let Ducky down.
Ducky got up from his seat as Gibbs looked him up and down, wearing a similar white shirt and black jacket to Gibbs, he too gave a twirl. “Very nice Duck, tasty.” Ducky blushed, but his eyes sparkled.
Gibbs loved the sight of Ducky in the McCallum tartan, the various blues of the kilt went gloriously with the blue of his eyes.
“Well Duck, you ready?”
Ducky gave a nervous nod. Gibbs held out his hand which Ducky grabbed immediately
“Let’s knock em dead my love.”
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“Welcome to you all on this very special day. A day which celebrates not only the birth of Jesus Christ, but also the birth of a new commitment.” The woman registrar smiled, she looked round the room before continuing. “Regardless of the wonderful and loving relationship that Jethro and Donald have shared to this day. Today, that relationship changes. All of us know it will grow, and become stronger and better. Indeed, during these exciting times, this day is a day of hope; A day in which Jethro and Donald demonstrate their faith and love in one another.” Gibbs gave Ducky a dazzling smile, gripping the hand of his future husband tightly.
“Jethro would therefore like to read a passage to you all that sums up his devotion to Donald.” The woman indicated for Gibbs to begin.
Gibbs brought up Ducky’s hand up to his lips and gently kissed it before releasing it, clearing his throat he began.
“I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you. I love you not only for what you have made of yourself, but for what you are making of me.” Gibbs paused to control his emotions and to smile at Ducky. “I love you because you have done more than anyone could have done to make me good, and more than any fate could have done to make me happy.” Ducky grasped Gibbs nearest hand and squeezed firmly, as Gibbs continued his speech. “You have done it without a touch, without a word, without a sign. You have done it by being yourself. Perhaps, after all, that's what being a friend means. “Gibbs gave a tearful look at Ducky, whose own brilliant blue gaze was sparkling with tears too.
Both turned to the registrar, Gibbs nodded at her to continue the ceremony.
“Jethro you have chosen Donald to be your life partner. Will you love and respect him. Will you be honest with him always and will you stand by him through whatever may come?”
Gibbs nodded, smiling down at Ducky, and in his strongest voice declared. “I will.”
”Donald?” The woman now turned to Ducky.
Ducky, who was by now completely involved in gazing at Gibbs automatically answered “Yes Dear?”
Laughter went round the room, until Ducky realized what he had said, and laughed lightly. “Donald,” The registrar continued after everything had settled down. “You have chosen Jethro to be your life partner. Will you love and respect him? Will you be honest with him always and will you stand by him through whatever may come?”
"I will,” replied Ducky in a wonderful gentle but clear tone.
“And do you both promise to make the necessary adjustments in your personal lives in order that you may live in a harmonious relationship together?”
"We do" answered both Gibbs and Ducky in absoluteness.
Abby sat patting her eyes with a handkerchief as McGee gently stroked her back.
“Jethro and Ducky we now come to your vows. May I remind you that saying your vows are one thing but nothing is more challenging than living them day-by-day. What you promise today must be renewed tomorrow and each day that stretches out before you. Will you now please turn and face each other.” After the official registrar had said these words. Gibbs and Ducky turned to each other, and held hands.
“Jethro please repeat these words after me.” She recited these words and waited for Jethro to repeat them.
”In the presence of our family and friends, I Jethro choose you Donald to be my life partner;” he paused to hold back his emotions. “To have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, in joy and in sorrow, to love and to cherish, and to be faithful to you alone. This is my solemn vow.” Jethro almost hollered the words out, so high on joy was he, that he certainly did want the entire world to hear his vow.
“Now Donald please repeat after me.” She waited for Ducky to declare his vow to Gibbs. “In the presence of our family and friends, I Donald choose you Jethro to be my life partner; To have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, in joy and in sorrow, to love and to cherish, and to be faithful to you alone. This is my solemn vow.” Ducky almost stuttered over his repeated words but was forgiven, he was very emotional.
The Officer turned towards McGee. “May I have the rings please?” Tim put the rings on a cushion that lay on the desk behind Gibbs and Ducky.
Everywhere went quiet as all awaited this part of the ceremony. Gibbs cleared his throat and holding on to Ducky’s left hand said. “Duck, ahh Donald. I give you this ring that you may wear it, as a symbol of the vows we have made this day. I pledge you my love and respect, my laughter and my tears. With all that I am I honor you.” Gibbs slid the platinum ring onto Ducky’s ring finger; he gently lifted up the hand and kissed it.
“Jethro.” Ducky replied, his voice trembling. “I give you this ring that you may wear it as a symbol of the vows we have made this day. I pledge you my love and respect, my laughter and my tears. With all that I am I honor you.” Ducky took Gibbs’ left hand and repeated Gibbs action of earlier.
“Now may those who wear these rings live in love all their days.” declared the registrar. Jethro and Donald,” she signaled to both men. “We have heard your promise to share your lives in marriage. We recognize and respect the covenant you have made here this day before each of us as witnesses. Therefore in the honesty and sincerity of what you have said and done here today and by the power vested in me, I declare you married and partners for life. You may seal your vows with a kiss.” She smiled at all in the room.
Whilst Gibbs and Ducky were signing the register, accompanied by their two witnesses Abby and Tim, the remaining guests chatted amongst themselves as classic Christmas carols were playing in the background. Once everything had been sighed, the register came from behind her desk to stand with the newly married couple, clasping her hands in front of her, she said. “It is now my personal privilege and great joy to be the first one to introduce Jethro and Donald as the newly married couple. Partners in life... for life. Please greet them warmly.” She started to clap, and then everyone else joined in. Gibbs and Ducky gave each other a long kiss, in preparation for their planned honeymoon ahead.
And judging by what went on that afternoon, it was going to be one heck of a honeymoon
Silby Sir Edwin Arnold (1832-1904)
Somewhere there waiteth in this world of ours
for one lone soul, another lonely soul -
Each chasing each through all the weary hours,
And meeting strangely at one sudden goal;
Then blend they - like green leaves with golden flowers,
Into one beautiful and perfect whole -
And life's long night is ended, and the way
Lies open onward to eternal day.ver did he say I wasn’t real?