Cynthia’s Fics, Gifs, Edits, and Other Content: a Masterpost
I can be found on AO3 as boomerbird10 or on fanfiction.net as Here But Not For Long. Here on Tumblr, I tag my writing with ‘#cynthia writes stuff too’, my gifs with ‘#cynthia’s gifs’, and my edits with ‘#cynthia’s edits’. Below the cut is an up-to-date list of my content.
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Tiva Fics:
Multichaps/WIPs
We Are an Ocean (26 chapters out of ?, 127.6k, WIP, explicit) The first time they sleep together, it's easy. It makes sense, partners transitioning to friends and maybe friends with benefits. Letting emotions in, though? That might be a different story.
The Stars Always Make Me Laugh (5 chapters, 12.2k, complete) A year to the day after Ziva departs D.C. to return to Paris and reunite with her family, her newfound contentment is shaken by an unexpected loss. Tony and Tali are right where they belong—safely by her side—but she still finds herself feeling drawn to reflect on the past. She might just be able to use this new grief to bring peace to old wounds, renewing hope along the way for a future with her family... but only if she can find a way to let go of what haunts her.
The Words You Drown (3 chapters, 10.1k, complete) She has to tell him. She has to. Somehow, though, staring at the little plus sign on the plastic stick she holds in her hand, Ziva can't. {fix-it fic for season 11)
You Stumble, You Soar (3 chapters, 6.7k, complete) What if Tony and Ziva had just a little more time in Paris in "Jet Lag"?
Nightlight (1 chapter out of 17, 5.4k, WIP) "You know, Morgan's mom... I used to drop her off at Ziva's office late at night so they could talk, you know? She used to call Ziva her nightlight." When Ziva makes a grave error after being assigned her first big solo case, she vows to right that wrong, no matter what it takes... and no matter how long it takes. Ziva will find Morgan Burke, even if she's the only one left searching for her.
With All The Restless Earnestness (1 chapter out of 4, 3.2k, WIP) "Tali, just why is there a kitten under the couch?" Twenty years of furballs, mischief, and feline affection told through snapshots of Tali's childhood.
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Oneshots
That We May Forgive (12.8k) Ziva's second pregnancy is nothing like her first.
An Uncertain Thing (9.7k) When Tali gets sick during a day in kindergarten, the whole MCRT has to juggle solving a homicide with keeping a curious 5-year-old from getting underfoot.
Honey, I’m Just Trying to Find My Way to You (7.9k) "Cute, but you had your chance." When Tony realizes that he may have had an opportunity to date Ziva at some point during all the years they've known one other, he sets out to see if his chance is really gone after all. (set at the end of 10x04, "Lost at Sea")
The Capacity for Friendship (6.3k) When Ziva falls ill just before the holidays, it falls to Tony to take care of her.
In Exchange (3.7k) Tali’s parents are terrified when she suddenly comes down with a case of appendicitis.
How Full We Felt (3.6k) "She can dance as poorly as she wishes to, for as long as it makes her happy." Tali's six-year-old ballet recital is canceled when the coronavirus hits Paris, and it's going to take more than just her parents to save the day this time.
Inside the Calm Minds (3.3k) When Ziva asks Tony for help, he will always drop everything and go. He'll find her, ready to do whatever she needs, no questions asked. If what she needs is protection from an irrational fear this time, though, he might just make fun of her while he's at it...
Help Me Gather Mine (2.8k) Restless and worried in the wee hours of the morning, Tony leaves home to clear his head and finds himself in a synagogue for the second time this week.
Watching Chimpanzees (2.4k) Tony can certainly get himself and his tiny daughter ready to leave for vacation without Ziva's help... can't he? It's too bad that 2-year-old Tali might have other plans.
Auditioning (2.1k, explicit) "What if I told you…" he whispers into her ear, "that I am entirely at your disposal? Would that be enough?"
For All You Are Worth (2.1k) "There is nothing I need to be jealous of, is there?" - "I'm afraid there is, actually. I love you. I just love her more."
So Big/So Small (2k) A nightmare prompts Ziva and Tali to have a little ice cream and a much-needed heart-to-heart.
Les Funérailles (1.9k) After learning about funerals, Tali asks Tony if they can hold one for her ima.
Just Another Day at the Office (1.7k, explicit) In which a very pregnant Ziva must deal with being very turned on in the middle of the workday...
Lord, Help (1.7k) After a little playground drama, Tony has to deal with the fact that Tali really is Ziva's daughter—through and through.
On the Sand and On the Ocean (1.5k) A work trip pulls Tony away from his family in Paris, and the adjustment, though temporary, is a little tough on everyone.
Your Heart on Your Skin (1.5k) "Okay, alright, maybe I'll have one more glass," Tony concedes finally. "Two, tops." It won't be twelve hours before he comes to regret those words.
Mother’s Day (1.5k) In which Ziva finally gets to celebrate Mother's Day with her whole family.
And Be Loved Anyhow (1.5k) He'll keep letting her break his heart. Over and over again.
Car Crash, Hot Flash (1.3k) Two months, two phone calls, two continents, and two broken people.
The Second Time Around (1.3k) In the wee hours of the morning, Tony confides in his infant son about the day he lost Ziva and found Tali. Now, he has Ziva back and he has gained so much more.
For Once in My Life (1.2k) Cooking together with wine, music, and only half dressed... life in Paris, reunited at last, isn't half bad.
Rationality (999) Tony and Ziva have a tense heart-to-heart on the way home from Somalia.
Candy Conditioning (999, explicit) When Ziva realizes that Tony doesn't like her favorite candy—liquorice—she gets a little creative in convincing him to enjoy it just as she does.
Wind Up (999) After an international move and six beers at a party on the beach, Tony has a chance meeting with someone... interesting. {alternate meeting AU challenge fic}
Chashashot (995) Tony spends too many years worrying about Ziva David. (TW/CW: non-graphic references to captivity and assault.)
In a Line in a Song I Once Heard (969) Tony couldn't stop thinking about that stupid Instant Pot as he looked at Tali for the first time.
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Tumblr-only drabbles
Skills (323) “Luck? Nope. Skills.” - “If it’s skill then do it again.”
Hairspray (884) Ziva needs a little help with Tali’s hair... but luckily, Tony has had a lot of practice with it.
Hella Kids & Herding Cats (1.2k) Tony’s very proud of the new bumper sticker he put on the family car, but it might make for a very interesting ride to Disneyland.
Hermit Crabs & Ice Cream (463) Ziva’s fondest childhood memory involves a family trip to Haifa and a joke at her father’s expense.
O Tiger’s Heart (710) Ziva tells Tony about meeting someone intriguing during her search for Sahar.
The Purpose of Paris (533) They’ve lived hard lives, and this is their reward.
The Littlest Vampire (605) In which Tony meets Tali when she’s six months old.
And So, She (892) Alone, a brief reunion, and finally, togetherness.
Safe (1.1k) Encouraged by his patient wife, Tony tries something that scares him.
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Ellick Fics:
Ellick Week Day 1 (920) Ellie gets a card from the family that adopted the baby she and Nick took care of.
Ellick Week Day 2 (655) Nick gets a call from someone he hasn’t heard from in a long time... and never wanted to hear from again.
Ellick Week Day 3 (1.2k) Ellie is keeping secrets, and it’s really scaring Nick.
Ellick Week Day 4 (1.7k) In an alternate universe, Nick is the FBI agent assigned to keep tabs on Ellie Bishop’s online presence.
Ellick Week Day 5 (156) “You’re in love with him.” He pauses but continues before she has time to react. “Aren’t you?”
I Told My Wrath (1.3k) When her bad mood starts to worry her friends, Ellie opens up to Nick for a much-needed vent about the frustrations of the week.
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Gifsets (NCIS):
Tiva and/or Tivali
Lyrics from: Reminder Lyrics from: So Long, Sunshine Tiva + Tali sleeping gracefully, or not Lyrics from: Love in the Dark Home is a person, not a place “Fine” series: Ziva Lyrics from: Dear Theodosia Tony worrying about Ziva, 6x9 But once she saw Tony, there were no more tears Lots of sexual tension in season 3 Greek wedding happiness, (Something Blue by indestinatus) “Nothing’s awkward between friends.” 10x24 Lyrics from: Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story? The romance of Paris, 7x13 Lyrics from: You Matter to Me
Ellick
Lyrics from: What Would You Do? Lyrics from: Falling Slowly Lyrics from: Gold Inspired by ABBA’s Angel Eyes (aka Nick & Ellie being secretly in love)
Character-Specific and/or General NCIS
Lyrics from: Stitches and Seams (Ziva) Team members that have been lost (deceased or resigned) ”You’re never alone when you have kids.” (Gibbs + MCRT parents) Not giving up, 16x13//17x01 (Ziva) Every bit as beautiful as usual, 17x11 (Ziva) “You’re my daughter now.” 7x04 (Ziva and Gibbs) The smile evolution of Pimmy Jalmer JP (Jimmy Palmer)
Gifsets (Criminal Minds):
Let’s play ball! (8x6) Daddy issues, the tv series (11x11) Goodbye (with the wise words of JJ)
Gifsets (other shows):
Bones: “Good for you.”
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Edits and Shitposts:
With Gifs
The joy of canon-compliant happiness. Not ready to admit what everyone else can see.
Without Gifs
NCIS Characters + Troubled Birds Part 1 NCIS Characters + Troubled Birds Part 2
