Voyage into Slavery Chapter 21
Captain Liu was anxious for some good news. There'd still been no word from his men, who had gone down to bring the Jennings girl up to him. There was also still no word about the bombs, that was the worst news of all. He silently prayed for some good fortune.
His First Officer, Yee knocked, and informed him. 'Madam Chen's boat has arrived, Sir. '
Liu welcomed that. He nodded, and walked out to the bridge. The boat wasn't as powerful, or large as the 'Eastern Princess.' Yet, it was big enough, had plenty of room, and even had its own helicopter. Madam Chen was talking to her own crew on the radio. Liu and Yee waited expectantly. She lowered the radio, and smiled.
'We can get the girls onto my boat now. I think that would be advisable, due to the circumstances. '
Both men agreed. They were eager to savour the riches earned from selling the women.
Yee grinned, as he suddenly said, 'I'll take care of it. '
He left the bridge, ordering some of the crew to accompany him. All of them used the still bullet marked lift, to head down into the cargo hold.
As Madam Chen looked down from the bridge, she then noticed Takachi. He was coming out of the helicopter, that had brought him here. Just for a moment, she saw the beautiful trussed up, and gagged Japanese woman. She pointed it out, to Liu. He smiled. Perhaps the good fortune was now favouring him.
'So, 'he was delighted, as he said it. 'We've finally got him, and the girl as well. '
Madam Chen, however, advised caution.
'Don't under estimate him. Remember, he's yakuza. '
Liu accepted the warning. 'How shall we deal with him, then?'
Madam Chen produced some surviellance equipment. 'I planted a bug on the helicopter, just after he arrived. ' She then showed him a recorder, that would play anything that was said on the helicopter. She activated it, and they both heard Takachi speaking.
In the helicopter seating area, Kieko was still struggling against her bonds, as Takachi came back on board the aircraft. He grinned at his captive's helplessness.
'Still trying, Miss Yamamoto? I assure you, my dear, its no good. '
Kieko believed him. She had almost thrown herself into a frenzy, trying to free herself. The ropes that Takachi had used to tie her firmly to the chair, made sure that his pretty hostage stayed where she was.
He scanned the laptop, looking for Jennings. Of him, there was no sign, but he did see the First Officer, Yee and several crewmen advancing down to where Louise was tied up. He smirked at the sight. They were in for a nasty suprise, he thought.
Grinning at the girl's gagged face, Takachi told her. 'Seems the Captain wants Miss Jennings. Well, he's not going to get her, nobody is. Not even her brother. I've made sure of that. '
Kieko looked at him, baffled. What did he mean? The gag kept her silent, but Takachi went on to answer her, anyway.
'Not all the bombs I planted were fakes. ' Still smiling malicously at her huge eyes, as he went on. 'There is a bomb powerful enough to make a the ship sink, and Miss Jennings is right on top of it. ' He enjoyed the girl's considerably muted protests. 'I had anticipated this, if the Captain wants the English girl back, he's going to be very disappointed. ' He rubbed his hand over Kieko's cheek, and under her chin. 'Still, 'his own eyes showed a madness, that the girl was unable to escape from. 'at least, I have you. I can't wait to get you off this ship, and enjoy your beautiful body. 'He loved hearing the girl's whimpers.
Takachi then got up reluctantly, from fondling his prize, as he knew that Jennings was coming, and he'd better deal with him, permanently. He checked the girl's ropes, and was satisfied that they were more than tight enough, to keep her tied to the chair. Then, he slid open the helicopter door, and jumped out. Slowly closing the door, he gave Kieko a real, nasty look.
The girl's fear was going into overdrive. She never gave up fighting her bondage, but her captor was right. It was no good. All Kieko could do, was to keep on hoping, that Jennings would save her from this monster.
On the bridge of the 'Eastern Princess,' Madam Chen watched Takachi leave the helicopter, and smiled to herself. This was a perfect opportunity! She pointed to Liu, what she'd just seen.
'I'm going to get her. 'The woman informed him. 'She's got a soft spot for Jennings. If we have her, we'll have a little more edge over him. '
Liu agreed with her. 'Go ahead. I just hope we can get his sister. She's the real bonus. '
Madam Chen smiled. 'Believe me, Captain. I look forward to that, as well. '
She had a feeling what was coming, and wanted to be prepared for it. She politely asked for some assistance, and Liu ordered a bridge crewman to accompany her. Both left the bridge, and headed towards the helicopter. Takachi was nowhere in sight, no doubt for a showdown with the Englishman. The fool hadn't left any guards by the machine. Madam Chen told the crewman to keep a sharp lookout, in case any passenger suddenly came on the scene. However, none did.
She slid opened the door. The Japanese girl's eyes were full of hope, as she fully expected Jennings to be there. The hope vanished instantly, when Kieko saw Madam Chen standing in his place. Her expression wasn't encouraging either.
'All by yourself, Miss Yamamoto? We can't have that now, can we? Let's get you back amongst friends. ' She then pulled out her knife, and enjoyed Kieko's trembling body. Expertly, she cut away the ropes that held the girl. Kieko never had a chance to try and attract any passer by. The crewman smiled, as he grabbed her, and Kieko found herself placed over his shoulder. Carefully checking the coast was clear, Madam Chen led the way back up to the bridge.
They reached it undetected, and Liu, with dominant lust on his face, let them into his quarters.
'Put her on the floor. 'Liu ordered. Once that was done, he dismissed the crewman. Then he knelt down by the bound and gagged Japanese beauty.
'Welcome back, Miss Yamamoto. 'He ran his hand over her legs, drooling. 'I'm delighted we have your charming company, and I promise you, my dear, your company will be greatly appreciated. '
Kieko could only give out a pathetic mumble, she furiously shook her head again, to try and get rid of the gag. Both Liu and Madam Chen grinned at her wasted efforts.
The Captain asked. 'All the girls prepared for your ship?'
'No problems. 'Her answer was confident. 'I would have preferred to transport them, once we'd reached Bangkok. '
'I agree. 'Liu sincerely hoped that his ship would still get there, despite Takachi's threats.
Madam Chen then, with amazing strength, picked Kieko up into her arms. The girl's eyes were a mixed reaction of alarm, and terror, as she was gripped firmly. Kieko could see that the Chinese woman was slowly looking her over, and she knew that she was still in the lion's mouth. There was no difference between Takachi, or Madam Chen. Both were determined to sell her, and all the unfortunate captive girls, into slavery.
Kieko could offer no resistance, as she was taken into the lift, and Cargo Hold 2 was her destination. She made desperate looks, hoping for any sign of Jennings, but there was none. She couldn't help, but give out a moan of dismay. Madam Chen noticed.
'Don't worry, my dear. You will see your boyfriend again, for the last time. 'The final four words were spoken with utter conviction. 'Just like I promised his delicious sister. '
She hadn't forgotten the English girl, but for the moment, she was going to make sure Kieko would stay in her clutches.
Easily, Madam Chen carried the girl into the cargo hold. Kieko could see now, that most of the cages were now empty. Several large wooden packing crates were now visible. This made her struggle madly, but Madam Chen dumped her on the floor. She grabbed a fistful of Kieko's hair, pulled her head back, and held the knife close to her face.
'Just do as you're told, Miss Yamamoto, and stay perfectly still. I'd hate to mark that pretty face. 'With the knife menacing her, Kieko had to obey. She still kept glancing over at the cargo hold entrance, hoping Jennings would burst in, and take care of this mad woman. Deep down, she was more than desperate to see him again. The longer she was held prisoner by these ruthless slavers, the more remote that was becoming.
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