Voyage into Slavery. Chapter 15
Takachi took the small bottle that held a clear liquid. An ominous smile crept onto his face. This would help him get rid of all his enemies. If everything went according to plan, (and he was sure it would) he would have the Yamamoto girl, in his escape from the doomed ship.
He contacted his men again.
'Have you found the girl yet?'
The response was immediate.
'We've located her cabin, 'one of his men told him through the radio, 'but she's not here.'
Takachi was patient. Sooner or later, she'd have to show up.
He issued fresh orders.'We'll get the girl later. Right now, I want you to get your stuff from the helicopter, and bring the plans of this ship to me.'
His orders were confirmed.
Takachi was pleased. His men were totally loyal to him, and would gladly give up their lives for him. He'd seen it done before. It was then he received a message from one of the crew. Liu had asked for him to return, back up to his quarters. He nodded, and after giving new instructions to his men, followed the crewman out. Smiling to himself, he made sure his hand never left the small bottle he hid on his person.
When Takachi reached Liu's quarters, he was pleased to see all of the people he'd arrived with there. He also noticed Madam Chen holding the still tightly, bound and gagged English girl, who still struggled vainly in her grip. Takachi enjoyed seeing the girl's terrified face at his entrance. He had plans for this beauty, and was determined to enjoy her.
Liu welcomed him with a smile saying, 'Thank you for coming, Mr Takachi.'he gestured at Louise, 'I can offer you Miss Jennings for tonight, but I must insist you return her. She's worth a fortune on the slave market.'
Louise screamed into her gag, but no loud noises were heard from her. She had tried many times to loosen the tape, but it stayed firmly over her mouth. It only made her captors smile with relish, Madam Chen held her prize more tightly, twisting fingers cruelly in the girl's hair.
Louise really was in the lion's mouth here, there was no possibility of escape. The ropes were constantly checked by Madam Chen. Louise had suffered this with all the other bound and gagged women locked up down below. Her own muted and muffled appeals fell on deaf ears, to try and get her kidnappers to show some humanity. Louise was desperate to break free from the mass of ropes lashed over her body. She'd been tied up, since they'd lured her on board. Madam Chen however, showed her no mercy. Instead, the smiling Chinese woman took great pleasure telling Louise what was waiting for her, once they'd docked in Bangkok.
'You will be put into one of our many wooden packing crates, still bound and gagged of course. And just to make sure you won't attract any unwanted attention, ' Madam Chen smiled, as she showed Louise's bulging eyes, an ominous looking syringe.
'Don't worry, my dear, 'she had reassured the girl, 'the drug is only temporary, but it will keep you sedated long enough, for you to be taken to the auction house.'
Louise felt her helplessness, she felt like crying. These people weren't human beings, they were sick monsters! She made another useless attempt to break free from Madam Chen. Again, she was yanked back the hair, the Chinese woman chuckling at her distress again.
As if to reinforce her suffering, Takachi stepped up to her, savouring her fear. He ran a hand through Louise's silky dark hair, smiling as the girl moved her head away from him, her eyes clenched tightly shut. Takachi however, tightened his grip, forcing Louise to look at him.
'I intend to give you a night to remember, Miss Jennings, 'he promised her, 'and you will appreciate me. Should you remain defiant. . . .'
He left that unfinished, but his eyes bored right into the English girl. Louise knew what he was telling her, but she kept on protesting through her gag. She could see that all of her captors were just smiling. Takachi however, kept up his threats.
Louise froze in horror, as she heard him say, 'I take it her brother may be a problem? What's been done about him?'
Liu was looking at his most loyal servant, 'I believe Madam Chen has that under control.'
The Chinese woman nodded, but she was smiling at Louise.
'As long as his pretty sister does what we tell her, he won't be killed.'Louise whimpered, the tape still glued over her mouth. Her only hope of rescue was John, she sensed that. How he was going to do it, was a mystery.
Takachi was saying, 'I'm not convinced.' His gaze never left Louise, as he went on, 'He'll come for her. No doubt about it.'
Liu frowned, 'If that's true, then he'd better be disposed of. Any ideas?'
Takachi already had that in mind,
'His pretty sister will help us eliminate him, won't you my dear?'
Louise finally got some strength back, as her eyes blazed defiance. She tried to scream in rage at them all, but despite her eyes still burning, she hardly made a sound.
Suddenly, she felt a sharp blow to her head, and she fell limp, onto the floor. Takachi shook his head sadly.
'A very pretty girl, 'he admitted, 'such a shame we have to do this to her.'
Before any of them could query that, he then offered a round of drinks. All accepted, but much to Takachi's disappointment, Madam Chen excused herself. Perhaps later, he thought. Still, he managed to conceal his pouring from the bottle he'd brought along, and after handing everybody a generous measure, toasted them.
'To your health, gentlemen.'
He smiled inwardly at what their health really meant to him. Everybody drank. Excellent!Takachi knew they didn't have long left. He just had to wait.
Within five minutes, he was surrounded by sprawled bodies. He knelt down by Louise's slowly stirring form, and smiled, relishing his prize. The girl's gagged face made his loins ache, he couldn't wait to ravish her. However, he had to attend to other things.
Checking the girl's bindings were still secure, he made contact with his men.
'Have you planted the bombs in all specified areas?' he demanded. The answer was positive.
'Yes Sir, all placed in accordance with your wishes.''
'Good, 'Takachi was pleased, 'Sabotage the radio room, I have a little personal score to settle.' With that said, he grabbed Louise's bound and gagged form, and placed her over his shoulder, then used the hidden lift to head down. Takachi was looking forward to this, he was determined to make Jennings suffer. The girl would be helpless, and would die with her brother. Unless, of course, he decided to he'd take the girl back with him, to keep as his personal sex slave. No, too risky-she would have to be eliminated. There were other women he could seize in his clutches.
Takachi then remembered the Yamamoto woman, he told his men to sieze her, once they'd destroyed the radio room. That was acknowledged. Louise was slowly starting to come back to her senses, he worked quickly, as he forced her upright against a pillar support. Then, producing more strong white nylon rope, he lashed it firmly around Louise's waist, and above her breasts. Then, he tied more loops around her knees and thighs.
Finally, he stood back, checking his handiwork. Louise, now practically awake, did it for him. She threw herself in a frenzy, to free herself, her eyes glaring at him, over the black tape gag. Takachi sneered at his pretty hostage.
'Struggle all you want, Miss Jennings. I promise you, escape is impossible.' Louise still tried to scream, but only muffled moans came out, her gag still highly effective. Finally, her strength gave out. She looked around to see where he'd taken her.
Takachi followed her puzzled expression. It wasn't very well lit, wherever she was. There was a deep throbbing sound of the 'Eastern Princess' engines, but it made Louise's skin crawl, when Takachi told her where they were.
'We are beneath the waterline, my dear, 'he smiled, as he began to prepare another bomb. Louise watched him, the fear now dominant in her.'Very deep, I may add.'He had prepared his first bomb, and she was shocked, as he placed the bomb on her! Takachi chuckled at her fright, and her muted squeal.
'I wouldn't worry about that too much, my dear. You won't feel anything, when it explodes, but just to make it more interesting.'he then armed more bombs, and then placed them all over the darkened room. He showed Louise the detonator.
'Once I hit this switch, you'll be blown to smithereens, or if your hero brother does manage to save you from that, 'he gestured menacingly at the bombs he'd just planted.'Both of you won't last long here. I've set the explosions to cause a fatal hull rupture, the sea will flood in very rapidly, after that, well. . .'
He enjoyed Louise's face, she was pleading through the tape, but Takachi merely smoothed it back over the girl's mouth. He gently cupped her chin, lifting it, and planted an unwanted kiss on her cheek.
'Goodbye, my dear. Hopefully, your brother will not be too long, in your attempted rescue.'
Suddenly, Jennings came crashing through the room, his face scanning for his sister. He found her, but Takachi moved swiftly, as he raced in behind Louise to take a handful of her hair, pull her head back, and hold a large, wicked blade against the girl's throat.
Louise squealed, before Takachi hissed in her ear, 'Quiet!'
He was also pleased to see the Yamamoto girl had come with Jennings. She looked shocked at what she was seeing. Jennings however, only had eyes for his sister.
'Let her go!' He stepped towards them. Louise gave another muffled scream that made him stop in his tracks. Takachi had pressed the blade just a fraction deeper into the girl's neck. With a satisfied sneer, the Japanese man ordered, 'Not another step, or I slit your pretty sister's throat.'
Jennings raged inside, he swore to himself that he'd make this scumbag pay dearly, for what he'd just done. However, as he held Louise hostage, he knew he couldn't do much.
'Louise, you okay?' he asked concerned. He was relieved to see her give him a small nod, the gag prevented her speaking, but she had give him a sign. However, he could also see from her eyes, that she was almost paralysed with terror.
'What do you want?' Jennings demanded of Takachi.
The Yakuza man smiled thinly, 'Right now, I want to do something to you, for what you did to me.'
Suddenly, Jennings heard movement behind him, he spun round to face the threat, but he was too late. Madam Chen had suddenly grabbed Kieko, her hand clamped hard over her mouth, and she held a gun at the gorgeous Japanese woman's temple. Takachi smiled a bit more, the advantage was definitely in his favour. He warned Jennings, 'Don't do anyhing stupid. We have two very beautiful hostages, you wouldn't want us to hurt them now, would you?'
Jennings snapped, 'You're right, I wouldn't.'
'Then, you'll do exactly as we say.'Takachi's confidence grew, but he still kept a wary eye on Jennings. He noticed the Westerner was also watching him carefully. He then remembered the incident on the helicopter, with the Yamamoto girl.
'Get on your knees, 'Takachi ordered Jennings. The latter knew instantly what he was going to do, but he slowly obeyed. Takachi then took the blade away from Louise's neck, much to her relief, but she and Kieko winced, as Takachi punched Jennings in the face. Much to his annoyance, and faint suprise, Jennings was hardly affected.
Jennings gazed in faint amusement at his assailant, 'That's the best you could do?' He then countered strongly, by kicking Takachi back. The Japanese man went flying, but before they could start fighting, Madam Chen fired a warning shot. Jennings had to stop.
Furious, Takachi had landed next to Louise's bound, gagged body. His face was inhuman, as he showed Jennings the bomb, he'd wired her up with.
'Recognise this? It will blow up your sister, whenever I choose.'
Louise kept mumbling fearfully at this monster, she looked pleadingly at John. He could only stare, helplessly back. Takachi, however had a suprise waiting for him, and it wasn't a pleasant one.