Another idea is that Tony is injured while rescuing a kidnapped child. He gets stabbed in the process. His injury makes the NCIS team more determined to catch the kidnapper. During his recovery, Tony forms a special bond with the rescued child, which is a new and heart - warming aspect of the fanfiction.
Perhaps in the fanfiction, Tony is injured in a car accident on his way to an important case. The injury is severe enough to put him in a coma. The team at NCIS is left to piece together what happened while waiting for him to wake up. They might find out that the accident was no accident at all, but a targeted attempt on Tony's life by a criminal he had previously put behind bars.
On the other hand, he could use it as motivation. He would be determined to prove everyone wrong and show that he is a valuable asset to the team. So he would work even harder, albeit in a more cautious way to avoid further false accusations.
One idea could be that while Tony is sick, the team has to handle a crucial case without his usual on - the - ground assistance. They struggle at first but then find new ways to work together. Tony, from his sickbed, still manages to offer some key insights through phone calls or video chats.
One possibility could be that it would completely change their dynamic at work. They might become more protective of each other and start to think about their future outside of NCIS. For example, Tony might become more serious and start thinking about settling down in a more permanent way. Ziva, on the other hand, might struggle with how being pregnant would affect her role as an agent.
A fanfic could be about Tony learning a valuable lesson from Gibbs. Tony has been a bit reckless on a case, and Gibbs decides to take him aside. 'Tony, you can't just go running in without a plan,' Gibbs says sternly. Tony is initially defensive but then realizes Gibbs is right. He starts to watch Gibbs more closely, learning how to be more patient and strategic in his investigations.
A possible suspect could be an informant who has turned on Tony. Maybe the informant was promised a better deal by another party if they got rid of Tony. Also, it could be a new criminal on the scene who sees Tony as a threat. This new criminal might be trying to establish their power and reputation, and taking out a well - known NCIS agent like Tony would be a big statement. Another suspect could be a person with a grudge against the NCIS in general, and Tony just happens to be an easy target.
Well, in the context of NCIS fanfiction involving Tony and Ada, it could be that the writer is exploring a romantic angle between them. However, this might be a deviation from the normal character dynamics in the show. Fanfiction often takes creative liberties to create new and exciting storylines. For example, they might be paired up on a dangerous undercover mission that leads to a deeper connection.
In a more comical fanfiction, Tony could be tape - gagged by a new agent who mistakes him for an intruder. The rest of the team then has to deal with the chaos that ensues as they try to figure out what happened and why the new agent took such drastic action. Tony, of course, is frustrated and can't wait to get the gag off and give the new agent a piece of his mind.
Abby would be all over Tony, bringing him some of her special energy drinks (even though they might not be the best for a sick person). She'd also use her skills to try and find out what's wrong with him in a more scientific way. Ducky would of course offer his medical expertise, and might even tell some long - winded stories while examining Tony to try and keep his spirits up.
Well, for a Neo - injured fanfic, perhaps she's injured while trying to steal an important relic. RWBY comes across her and instead of finishing her off, they help her. This could be the start of an unlikely alliance. It would be interesting to see how Neo would react to their kindness while being in a weakened state.