Voyage into Slavery Chapter 31

With Angela now in safe hands,Jennings was determined to get Kelly away from Kim Yang's men.There was no way he'd let these thugs take advantage over his sister.He could still hear the eager shouting from Kim Yang's men,and headed in that direction,although he still kept his eyes open for any more threats,human or non-human.

He then spotted Kelly.She was easy enough to see,still attempting to flee in her white uniform.Quickly,he headed over to her,anticipating her route.He could see that she would run past several thick trees,and he moved quickly to wait in position to grab her.He then motioned for Panna to hide too.The Thai did so,and waited.Jennings heard her running steps come closer,with the eager shouts right behind her.He tensed,as he then saw Kelly running closer tensed.He waited until her fleeing figure had just raced by the tree he stood behind,and quickly grabbed her.He wrapped one arm around her waist,and clamped his hand over Kelly's mouth,tightly hand gagging her.Then,like a flash,he pulled her out of sight,from Kim Yang's pursuing men.He hated himself for seizing Kelly like this,but knew it had to be done.To stand out in front of her,may have given away his presence to the enemy.But he knew it had to be done.He made sure he kept a tight hold of Kelly,but he then took a hold of her hand,squeezing it gently.

'Ssshh,Kelly,it's John.'Jennings whispered softly into her ear.He felt her tense in his grip.'It's okay.Don't make a sound.'

He squeezed her hand gently again.It was a reassuring,and affectionate gesture he did frequently to Sarah and Kelly.The girls loved him doing that.He then heard more footsteps,and there were now men present.He then had good news though,as Kelly had now recognised his voice,and had squeezed his hand back.In fact,she was grasping it tightly.

Jennings then gently placed a hand on her shoulder,still whispering.'Down,Kelly,down.'

He still kept his hand over her mouth,but it was a gentle grip,and Kelly didn't resist,as she understood the need to be totally silent,and she allowed her brother to gently push her down.Jennings still kept a sharp eye out for any more hidden surprises,that may have been on the jungle floor,but fortunately,there was nothing.He then heard the men's steps come close to their hiding position.They were speaking in their native Thai,and again,he really wished he could understand what they were saying.He still kept gently squeezing Kelly's hand,and was pleased to feel his sister clutch his hand.He was still tense though,hoping these men would not see them,and move away.

Fortunately,that was what happened.The men only spoke briefly,and then walked away.Jennings made sure of that,peering out from his hiding place.He saw the two men still searching the place,but they made no move to double back,and there was no other sign of Kim Yang's men nearby.Finally,he allowed himself a quiet sigh of relief,and he took his hand away from Kelly's mouth,releasing her waist too.His sister immediately turned to face him.Jennings then received another warm embrace from Kelly.She kissed his cheek frequently,so overjoyed to finally see a friendly face.

'Are you okay,Kelly?'Jennings asked his youngest sister.'I'm sorry I grabbed you like that,but I couldn't call out to you.'

Kelly didn't respond at first.She just gripped him tightly,and she started to sob in relief.Jennings then picked her up into his arms,and headed back towards the river.He then noticed Panna emerge from his hiding pace,and the Thai led the way.They got back there without encountering any more problems.All the time,Kelly was still gripping her elder brother,still snuggling into him.Jennings gave her a quiet,and warm smile,as he noticed Panna's men come out of nowhere.Angela did so too.She seemed to have recovered fully from the snake incident.Her eyes were now concerned,recognising Kelly.Jennings gently put her down,and Angela stood next to him,ready to offer any assistance.Jennings then knelt down in front of his sister,holding both her hands in front of her.

'Are you okay?'He asked her again.

This time,Kelly did respond.She nodded,somewhat quickly,but Jennings gently squeezed her hands,smiling warmly at her.Then,he affectionately brushed some of her dark hair,away from her face.

'I want you to stay here with Angela,Kelly.'Jennings hated to leave her,but he knew he had to get back,and help all the other girls.'Angela will look after you,okay?'

Jennings looked up to see if Angela was willing to accept.He needn't have worried.The pretty Chinese girl knelt down,and then sat beside Kelly.

'Stay here,okay?'Jennings' voice was still gentle,but firm.'I won't be long.'

He kissed Kelly's forehead,and hugged her.Kelly however,wrapped her arms around his neck,still quietly crying.This made him hug his sister more.

'Don't you dare leave me,John.'Kelly told him firmly,between her tears.'I want you to stay here.'

'Kelly,you know I have to go back,and help Sarah,Louise,and Kieko.'He responded gently,brushing a strand of her hair away from her face again.Kelly's eyes were pleading at him,but he sensed she knew he had to go.

'I promise you.I will be back,with Sarah,and Louise.You girls can have a good old natter,when we leave here.Okay?'

He smiled reassuringly at Kelly,before turning to Angela.

'Look after her,Angela.'Jennings' voice was full of concern,but the Chinese girl nodded her assent,and waited for him to leave,although her eyes too,were concerned.

'Be careful,John.'Angela meant that.'I want to thank you for saving my life.'

Jennings gave his own nod,before he heard Panna tell him.'We must go.'

'Got it.'Jennings answered him,before he reluctantly parted Kelly's arms behind his neck.'Stay under cover,and do as Mr Panna's men tell you,alright?'

Then,he quickly turned away from the girls,and followed Panna back into the jungle,heading back towards Kim Yang's house.Kelly wanted nothing more than to be with him,but had accepted his words.He had to rescue Sarah,Louise,and that gorgeous Japanese girl,from Kim Yang's place.Even so,she couldn't stop worrying for him,knowing what a dangerous place he was heading back into.

Angela clearly saw Kelly's worried expression,and tried to reassure her.

'Don't worry,Kelly.'Angela smiled at her.'I'm sure he'll be fine.Your brother's really something.'She remembered his fight,with the two tough Thai guards,as he'd beaten them,allowing them to escape Kim Yang's house in Bangkok.'He can look after himself pretty good.'She finished confidently.However,Kelly's response wasn't.

'He isn't invincible!'Her worried tone fully evident.

Angela had to concede that point,as she too,started to get concerned.

Both Jennings and Panna had crawled back to their original hiding position.They could now see the house again,and raised their binoculars,scanning for any more of Kim Yang's men.There was nobody in sight,but both men knew this wasn't the case.Panna's men had of course,discreetly dealt with the sentries,and he then received another update from them.It was good news.

'My men have completed a thorough search of the grounds.'Panna informed,still whispering to Jennings,'No surveillance system found,or booby traps.'

'Good.'Jennings nodded.'Tell your men we're moving in.Be prepared in case any of the bad guys make a run for it.'

'Of course.'Panna quickly issued that over his radio,and his orders were confirmed back.He then watched Jennings slowly move up,and started to advance on the house.Panna followed his example.Both men still kept low,just in case any of Kim Yang's men came out unexpectedly,but they reached the building undetected.Jennings motioned silently he would enter first,and Panna nodded.He covered the Englishman,as Jennings slowly entered the house.Almost immediately,he heard a woman crying out.Her cries were mumbled,and Jennings recognised she'd been gagged.Her cries were full of fear,and despair.Quickly,but still silently,Jennings headed over towards the source.Panna right behind him.

Reaching a corner,Jennings heard the woman very clearly,and he peered out.He saw Kieko being held by one of Kim Yang's men.The Japanese girl was still tightly held by the man,and there was also another,well armed man too.Both men were enjoying Kieko's distress.The Japanese girl was tightly tied up,with her hands secured behind her,and her upper body was wound in tight loops of rope. A large rectangular strip of black tape,covered her mouth,and Kieko's eyes were wide with terror.

Jennings could see both men were putting their hands all over Kieko,and they were both smirking,not expecting any problems whatsoever.However,Jennings was determined to stop them,and he suddenly stepped out to face them.Both men were caught totally by surprise,but before they could recover,Jennings acted decisively,grabbing Kieko away from the man holding her.He then used a forearm smash,into the man's face.The man fell without a word,and Jennings turned to deal with the second man.Panna though,beat him to it,giving the still surprised man a knockout blow of his own.

'Thanks.'Jennings nodded his gratitude to him.Then,he went to help Kieko,but as he helped the girl up,Panna laid a hand on his shoulder.

'It's best to take her out of here.'Panna advised,still whispering.'I'll take her back to the river,and come back here.'

'Good thinking.'Jennings agreed.He didn't want any of the girls anywhere near here,just in case things got nasty.He then put his finger to his lips,indicating to Kieko she should remain quiet.The Japanese girl nodded,although she couldn't stop herself from mumbling behind her gag.However,Jennings easily picked her up,and quickly carried her out of the house.Once they were out,Jennings cut Kieko's ropes away,and slowly peeled off the tape gag.Kieko instantly hugged him,and planted a nice kiss on him.He smiled warmly in return,although he blushed faintly.

'You okay?'Jennings asked her,anxiously checking her over.Fortunately,Kieko wasn't hurt.

'I am fine.'Kieko answered,although her voice shook somewhat,knowing how close she'd been to being raped.She was still clinging to Jennings tightly,so relieved to be freed from being tied up.She could hardly move,due to the tight ropes.Kieko glanced down at her wrists,and legs,clearly seeing the rope marks impressed on her skin.She hoped they'd vanish.

'Kieko,stay here with Mr Panna.'Jennings gently told her.'He'll keep you safe.Go with him.Now.'

He could see her hesitation,but holding both her hands,he smiled confidently at her,nodding approvingly at Panna.This did the trick,as Kieko returned the nod,but before he stood up to head back in,she stopped him,still holding onto him.

'Please.Jennings san.'Kieko looked at him firmly in the eye.'Don't be long,and please come back.'

'I promise.'Jennings told her,fully meaning it.He then turned to Panna,telling him.'Look after her.I'm going to get Sarah,and Louise.'

'Understood.'Panna then led Kieko away from the house,to return to their original hiding place.Jennings noticed Kieko giving him anxious looks,but Panna led her to safety,and after Jennings had made a mental note where they were,he headed back into the house.He made sure his advance was silent,and he kept his senses sharp.He didn't encounter any more of Kim Yang's men,but as he crept along,he heard the sound of a woman's footsteps approaching.Quickly,he melted into the shadows,just as Kim Yang walked into his view.The woman walked right by him,but didn't spot him.Jennings however,still tensed.Then,the woman stopped,looking back.Jennings didn't move,his eyes never leaving Kim Yang.The Chinese woman however,didn't retrace her steps,and then vanished.Jennings sincerely hoped she hadn't suspected anything amiss.

Quietly sighing in relief,Jennings moved on.Then,he suddenly heard Louise.Just as before,he heard Louise trying to scream behind a gag.There was also sinister laughing too.Jennings hurried over to the source.He reached a room,where peering in,noticed Louise tightly bound and gagged to a hard backed wooden chair.He couldn't believe how tightly tied Louise was to the chair.There was certainly plenty of loops of rope tied over her upper body.He knew Louise didn't have a chance of escaping those ropes.The Thai Captain,Liu was also present,and he was fondling Louise's breasts in relish,knowing the girl was his.

'I've waited a long time for this,my pretty.'Liu sneered into Louise's ear,terrifying her even more.'I'm going to give you my full,undivided attention now,before I give you to Miss Yang.'

Louise's fear fully dominated her inside.She was in the clutches of a monster,and there was nobody to help her.Liu,gripping her face upwards to him,also recognised her helplessness,and was determined to exploit it.He continued to grope the girl,with his sexual lust increasing by the second,fully relishing the girl's gagged sounds.

Jennings however,wasn't going to let him continue.He silently entered the room,his expression hard,as he closed in on the unsuspecting Liu.When he got to him,Jennings sharply tapped him on his shoulder.As the Thai turned,Jennings viciously struck him in the face with his fist.Liu fell,not moving once he'd hit the ground.

With that threat dealt with,he moved in front of Louise.The girl's eyes instantly lost their terror stricken look,and were replaced by huge joy.Jennings still put his finger to his lips to Louise,who nodded,and he then freed her.Louise however,couldn't help herself.

'John!'Her cry of relief was just a little loud for Jennings' liking.He put his finger to his lips more sharply this time.

'Ssshhhh!'He warned her,glancing anxiously outside,hoping nobody had heard Louise's call.Fortunately,nobody appeared to have done so.The house was deathly quiet,as he picked her up into his arms.He gave Liu's still silent,but prone form a hard gaze,before he whisked Louise away to safety.

He made it outside without encountering any problems,and carried her over to where Panna was waiting with Kieko.

'Take Kieko and Louise back to the boats,please.'Jennings politely told Panna.'I'm getting Sarah out of there now.'

He gently put Louise down,and after gently squeezing her shoulder,hurried away.He just felt Louise's hand trying to reach him,and knew her concern,but now,he was going to rescue Sarah,and every second counted.He made it back easily enough,and moved into the house once more.He continued to search for his younger sister.He knew the house was small,and it wouldn't take long to complete the search.Just as Jennings thought that,he heard Kim Yang's voice,or more accurately,her chuckles.Grimly,he headed over,and reaching the room,saw it was a pretty big bedroom,and his hopes were raised,as he finally saw Sarah.Trouble was,she did have company,the wrong company.

Kim Yang had now unlocked the cage that held Sarah imprisoned.She'd then seized the girl,forcing her to her feet,and held her close and tight to her.Sarah felt as if she was being crushed.The woman's strength was just unbelievable,as she felt one of Kim Yang's arms wrapped snugly behind her.Her breasts made contact with Kim Yang's,and Sarah felt the woman pressing them against her.She was filled with horror,but couldn't protest,especially at what her captor said next to her.

'Well,Sarah,my dear.Shall we have another dose of female bonding?'

Sarah frantically shook her head at this,dreading Kim Yang's advances on her again,but the Chinese woman merely laughed at the girl's frightened eyes.

'Too bad,my pretty.'She gloated down into Sarah's gagged face.'I told you that you were mine.'She tightened her grip on Sarah,making the girl give out a muffled cry of alarm.'I can do whatever I want with you,and right now,I want to taste that pretty tongue of yours.'

She chuckled at Sarah's frantic attempts to break free,and her smile was now more menacing.Kim Yang then started to kiss Sarah's neck,and reinforced her grip,preparing to ravish the girl once more,when suddenly,she spotted something outside the room.Her eyes narrowed,as she instantly spun Sarah around,holding a deadly blade at her throat.Sarah screamed again behind her gag,but Kim Yang ruthlessly dismissed it.Her urges would return,but for now,she'd use the girl as hostage.

'You out there.'Kim Yang called outside coldly.'I can see you.I'll give you five seconds to come in,or else I give the pretty lady a little knife surgery.'

Just outside,Jennings cursed silently.How the hell had she spotted him? He then noticed the reason,seeing his shadow on the floor.He cursed himself again,knowing he'd been careless,just for a moment,but it had been costly.His worry for Sarah had revealed his presence.However,he had to do something.Sarah was being held hostage,and threatened.Grimly,he moved into the room.

As expected,Kim Yang watched a man come in,obeying her demand.She was pleased,and was interested in finding out who this was.He must have been very good to sneak past all her men,but not good enough.She thought with a smirk.The smirk was then wiped from her face,as the man's face came fully into view.It was Jennings!There was a slight smile on the Englishman's face,as he enjoyed the look on her face.She nearly lost her hold on Sarah,who screamed again behind her gag,thinking she was seeing a ghost,but she managed to recover,pulling the bound and gagged girl back to her.Even so,she was still stunned.

'Impossible!'Kim Yang finally managed.'You're dead!'

Sarah suddenly realised it was indeed her brother,and had tried to run to him,but for the moment,escape was impossible.Jennings however,raised his hand to her,smiling at his sister.

'It's okay,Sarah.'He reassured her.'I'm going to get you out of here.'

Sarah's morale suddenly soared.Her kidnappers had tried everything to fully dominate her,but she'd never given in,always believing John would come.Not so,Kim Yang.The Chinese woman's stunned expression had now been replaced by anger.

'You just won't die,will you?'She sneered.

'Let Sarah go,Miss Yang.'Jennings ignored her remark.

Kim Yang made sure she tightly held the girl.'I don't think so,Jennings.Your sister belongs to me now.She'll forget you in time.I'm sure of that.'

She then used her tongue,to lovingly caress Sarah's face with it.Her prisoner shuddered,as she did so.Jennings' face hardened.He knew he couldn't reason with Kim Yang to release Sarah,but he did have an idea.Slowly,he raised his hand again,only this time to Kim Yang.He then produced his combat knife.Kim Yang watched him carefully,making sure her own blade never left Sarah's neck.

'You know,Miss Yang.'Jennings told her calmly,although he made sure his intent was fully evident.'I never did give you the chance,to show me what you can do with your blade.How about it?'

Kim Yang gave him her customary smirk.'You really think you can lure me into a fight,Jennings?'

'Why not,Miss Yang?'Jennings told her,still slowly brandishing his knife.'If you refuse,you'll never know if you could have beaten me.You want to really say no to me?'

He saw Kim Yang ponder for a few moments,before the woman then whispered into Sarah's ear.'Enjoy the show,my dear.This time,your brother really is dead.'

She then roughly shoved Sarah backwards,who fell onto the bed.Sarah squealed faintly as she landed on it.Turning over,her eyes never left her brother.Jennings also kept his eyes on Kim Yang,as he slowly stepped back into a much more open area in the room.He raised his arm in polite invitation to the woman,tensing.He watched Kim Yang slowly advance towards him,also noticing that she still had the same quiet,but confident smile when he'd faced her back in Bangkok.

'Now,I will show you why the woman,is the superior fighter over any man.'Kim Yang relished saying that,as she began to walk around her prey.

Jennings however,wasn't intimidated.He loved fighting,especially this kind.

'Spare me your feminist crap,Kim Yang.'His voice was unfriendly.'Do you want to get on with it?'

'Of course,my apologies,Jennings.'With lightning reflexes,she suddenly lashed out at him.Jennings just managed to block the move.

Bloody hell!He thought,almost being caught by surprise.She was quick!Kim Yang smiled confidently,noticing his expression.She continued to slowly circle Jennings,but still made her moves on him.The room echoed with the sound of clashing blades,as the two combatants fought.Jennings made sure he used a defensive tactic first,constantly blocking Kim Yang's deadly thrusts,and he pushed her away from Sarah's helpless position frequently.

Still bound and gagged on the bed,Sarah was watching the fight in utter fascination.She was so absorbed in it however,that she failed to spot Liu's smirking form creeping towards her.

Jennings was now slowly beginning to get the upper hand.He had to admit the woman's skill was good,but he had seen the arrogance in her eyes,and was able to deflect,and block her deadly thrusts.He was pleased to see Kim Yang's confident expression utterly destroyed,to be replaced by baffled anger.She then tired from her offensive,and had to stop.There was now anxiety on her face,as Jennings slowly advanced towards her,ready to initiate his own assault,when he suddenly heard Sarah give out another muffled,but terrified scream.

Liu was there.His face was bloody,where Jennings had hit him,and he held Sarah.His face full of menace,knowing he had the upper hand.Sarah's face was desperate,and it was then,that Jennings realised he was in serious trouble.He'd taken his eyes off his opponent.Desperately,he swung back round to face Kim Yang,trying to recover his fighting position.It was too late.

With a truimphant smile,Kim Yang plunged her blade into Jennings' shoulder.The Englishman screamed out in agony,as she forced the blade in further.The pain was excruciating,but fortunately,there was no major blood loss.Yet,his agony didn't end there.He heard Sarah cry out in despair,as the Chinese woman kept the blade in him,making him suffer.

'Stop it!Leave him alone!'Sarah tried to shout,but the gag kept her quiet.Liu grinned,as he held the girl.He was pleased to see Kim Yang suddenly,and sharply withdraw her knife.He gritted his teeth,falling to his knees,clutching his shoulder.He saw Kim Yang's shadow stand over him,and managed to look up at her.He was then kicked in the face.He fell backwards,making Kim Yang and Liu enjoy themselves.

Jennings shook his head to clear it,and he was then aware Kim Yang was speaking to him.

'That was very good,Jennings.'She smiled down at him.'You had me worried for a moment,but I think I did prove my point to you.No man has ever beaten me,I assure you.'

Jennings couldn't answer.He was still weak,lying on the floor,and staring at her in utter contempt.Kim Yang then knelt down beside him,stroking his blond hair.

'Your brother's very handsome,my dear.'Kim Yang then addressed Sarah's angst face.'It's such a pity he has to die.'

With that ominous statement,Kim Yang raised her own knife,ready to strike the fatal blow,when suddenly,Panna's voice sharply came in.

'Hold it!'

Liu reacted first,swinging Sarah around,but Pannaas ready for him.He managed to grab Liu's hand holding the knife,and skillfully disarmed him,before he grabbed Sarah away from him,throwing the girl back onto the bed once more.Furious,Liu went for Panna,but the Thai policeman suddenly revealed his pistol.He held it unwaveringly at Liu,making him stop in his tracks.

'You won't shoot me.'Liu suddenly smiled confidently,hiding Kim Yang,who'd jumped into the shadows as Panna had spoke.She aimed the knife ready to throw at him,as long as Liu kept Panna distracted,it would be one of the easiest kills she'd ever do.

'What makes you think I won't?'Panna answered evenly.'You want to try?'

For a moment,Liu thought about if he should.He did,but regretted it instantly.Panna fired once,the bullet striking Liu in the leg,he howled in agony,falling back himself to the floor.He hadn't seen Kim Yang preparing to strike him down though.As he fired his weapon,his attention was fully focused on Liu.It was only when he heard Kim Yang's voice yell out in surprised agony.Jennings had seen what she was going to do,and in her eagerness,had forgotten all about him,thinking he was too weak to interfere.Jennings however,proved her wrong,carefully moving up to her,and then kicking out at her legs,preventing her from killing Panna.This time,Kim Yang crashed to the floor in a heap.

Wearily,Jennings managed to srand up,nodding to Panna,who gave him a friendly grin.Jennings then went over to free Sarah.He made short work of her ropes,and gently removed her gag.Sarah instantly grabbed him,crying in joy.Jennings smiled,kissing her cheek,and returning her embrace.Sarah's hug was actually hurting his wound,but he didn't care.He was just so pleased,that Sarah was safe.

'John!Thank God you've come!'Sarah sounded a tad hysterical,so he embraced her more,whispering gently into her ear.It was a touch that Sarah did not cringe from,in a long time.

'Ssshhhh.'He spoke gently to her.'It's okay,Sarah,you're safe now.'

He even started to cry himself,as he kept a hold of her.Never had they been so glad to be reunited,but Kim Yang's voice came in.

'How touching.'The Chinese woman sneered.

This made Jennings gaze hard at her.

'You made a big mistake,Miss Yang.'He told her coldly.'Did you really think by kidnapping my sisters,you'd have the advantage over me?'He shook his head at her in contempt.'Both Sarah and Kelly are my strengths.Always have been,always will be.'

Kim Yang kept on smirking,as she responded.'Well,perhaps you've won this little victory,but I assure you,I will return.'

'You're not going anywhere.'Panna cut in sharply.'The only place you're going,is in a prison cell,where you and your thugs won't harm anybody else.'

Panna made to call in his men,but Kim Yang certainly didn't seem bothered by the situation.She smiled at Panna,who didn't return it.

'You really think I'll let you lock me up?'Her gaze settled on Sarah.She was faintly amused,seeing the girl glaring at her,as she held tightly onto her brother.

'I shall be back for you later,my dear.'Kim Yang warned,and before anyone could stop her,she suddenly threw something onto the floor.There was an instant explosion of smoke.Jennings threw himself over Sarah to protect her,but when the smoke cleared,there was no sign of Kim Yang or Liu in the room.Just at that moment,some of Panna's men entered.

'There are still two hostiles here.'Panna instructed them.'Find them.'

His men immediately obeyed,but minutes later,they came back with a negative report.Both had vanished into thin air.Panna told them to check out the area around the house,but turning to Jennings and Sarah,he told them the bad news.

'I'm sorry.'Panna apologised.'They got away.The bad people always know where to hide.'

Both Jennings and Sarah were dismayed to hear about their enemies escape.They both sincerely hoped they'd never see Kim Yang again.Yet,they felt reasonably safe,for the moment.Suddenly,Jennings collapsed,feeling weak.Sarah panicked a little,watching him fall.

'John!What's wrong?'She glanced anxiously over him,then remembering his knife wound Kim Yang had inflicted on him.Quickly,she demanded clean water,and bandages,forgetting her ordeal.Only wanting to care for her only brother.Panna too,obeyed Sarah's wishes.Within moments,Sarah had what she wanted,and then started to clean Jennings' shoulder wound.Then,she expertly bandaged him up,before Jennings got the strength to stand back up.Panna and Sarah supported him.

'Let's get out of here,please.'Sarah said to Panna,who nodded.Jennings could still walk,but not without help.He didn't have the strength to speak,as they both helped him out of the house,and headed back to the river.When they reached it,Panna's men were all there waiting,and all the other girls too,emerged from their hiding place.Every one of them rushed forward to offer any assistance for Jennings.He managed to climb into one of the dinghies,and both Sarah and Kelly made sure they sat by him.He lay quietly,but as his sisters took his hands,and squeezed his.He gave them a faint,but warm smile,telling them he was okay.This pleased Sarah and Kelly,who snuggled into him.Angela,Louise,and Kieko were pleased too.All the girls were determined to repay him,but for now,they were so glad to leave this place,and hopefully forget about their ordeal.

With everybody accounted for,Panna ordered his men to enter the dinghies,and they did so.The two boats were then paddled away,as they headed back into civilization.

Watching from their hiding place,Kim Yang and Liu observed them leave.Liu had managed to bandage his gunshot wound,after Kim Yang had removed the bullet.He stared in fury at Jennings.

'I'm going to enjoy killing that Englishman.'Liu was wise enough not to shout that out,but his voice was full of venom.'He's ruined everything!'

'If anybody is going to kill Jennings,Captain.'Kim Yang said evenly to him.'It will be me.'

'You really think you can kill him?'Liu clearly had doubts,remembering how well Jennings had fought her,back in the house.

'Who knows?'Kim Yang admitted.'However,I did enjoy fighting him,so killing him will make it a worthy one to savour.I do know one thing though.'Her sinister smirk returned on her face.'Kelly and especially Sarah,haven't seen the last of me.'

With that ominous thought in mind,Kim Yang's sinister smile increased,as she began to plan her next move.

The End?

Well,actually,it's not,but I hope you all enjoyed it! A huge thank you to all those lovely people,who were kind enough to post their comments.I really appreciated every one.Thank you so much!
Stay tuned for the sequel I have coming soon,'Takachi's Revenge'