Seek and Destroy NCIS/Hawaii Five-0/The Sentinel Tibbs, McDanno

Chapter 7

Max looked around confused at what was going on. He was purely here on Five-0 business and the attention of the man that called him guide made him very uncomfortable. He didn't like all this attention aimed at him.

Gibbs turned to look at Steve and shrugged his shoulders. "As long as he stays away from my guide."

"Mine too."

Tony and Danny turned and glared at their sentinels. Denning couldn't help smile at how similar these sentinels and guides were. Did that mean that they all had specific personality quirks? As much as he admired his two men, more of them would drive him up the wall.

"Dr Bergman, could you please come into my office? There are some things that you need to know." He noticed Max stare at Joseph warily. Hopefully, they could change this. "I'll keep my brother away."

"But..." Joseph finally relented when he sensed his guides pulse speed up. "I'm sorry; of course I'll stay away. I never meant to make you nervous."

Max glanced over at the two people he trusted, who he considered family.

"It'll be fine Max; you can stand by us," Steve promised and gave an encouraging smile.

"Very well Commander McGarrett, Detective Williams." He replied politely and walked over, so he stood between them.

They all made their way to the office and settled. The sentinel's just stared at each other. Danny sighed and knew it would be best coming from him or Steve.

"Max, have you ever heard of sentinel's before?"

"Oh yes Detective Williams, it's a fascinating subject. A human with enhanced senses."

"Good, well here's the thing. Joseph here is a sentinel." Danny ignored the look from Denning as Max just stared, his face full of curiosity. "There is more you need to know."

"Is this about what he called me and how he's acting towards me?"

"Yes, it is." Steve decided to take over. "Every sentinel, it seems has a guide. It's a person who helps focus, guide and so much more." He turned to his partner and smiled.

"He's a sentinel, really, so very fascinating." Max paused. "May I inquire how you know so much about this? Are you a sentinel? I assume the way you are looking at Detective Williams that he is your guide?" He looked at the two NCIS agents. "I don't know you too, but logically I would include you as the same kind of pairing."

"You are correct Dr Bergman, everyone here, except me, is a sentinel or a guide," Denning added. "I was hoping that you could spend a little time with my brother, Joseph. He's been blacking out and zoning.

"You are correct Dr Bergman, everyone here, except me, is a sentinel or a guide." Denning added. "I was hoping that you could spend a little time with my brother. He's been blacking out and zoning. You could help him with this and so many things to help him live a normal-ish life. I understand it's a lot to put on you."

"I don't know him, what if he were to hurt me. I have seen many cases with people being murdered after leaving with a stranger." He watched with a detached interest at the look of horror passed over Joseph's face.

"Max, he won't. I could never hurt Danny, and it has nothing to do with him being my partner or my best friend. He's my guide. I would give up everything for him the navy, Five-0. My need to take care and protect him is my number one priority. If I had a choice to make between the president or him, Danny would win."

"It's the same for me. If I had all the people I cared about lined up and they were all danger, Tony would be the one I saved first, the one I had to protect."