Nancy was carried into a room where another girl sat.
Nancy's body was placed on a chair, the her arms were pulled behind her back and she was tied at the wrists, her ankles were then bound and further ropes tied around her thighs and midriff, securing Nancy to the chair.
'Robyn, you do not know Miss Nancy Drew, the famous schoolgirl sleuth, unfortunately Nancy has fainted, but when she wakes, I am sure you will have lots to talk about', laughed Laura.
When Nancy did not re-appear, George and Bess started to worry. They found the coach who confirmed Nancy had been in a room upstairs but strangely had never returned the keys. 'I am afraid she has been knocked-out and kidnapped' said George.
If it is any help, I do know where Laura lives. George and Bess took the details and went to find Carson Drew.
When she regained consciousness, Nancy head was pounding. As she began to stir, she tried to move her hand to rub her aching neck, then realised she had been tied to a chair. Then she heard a voice she recognised speaking from what seemed far away, 'Welcome back, Nancy Drew, this will be your new home for a while'. Nancy eventually forced her eyes open.
It was Diana Brayshaw. 'You really are too nosy for your own good Miss Super Sleuth', Diana laughed, 'You never know you might even solve the case if you can stay conscious for more than a few hours at a time' mocked Laura West.
'How long have I been unconscious' asked Nancy.
'Six hours and thirty-five minutes' said Diana laughing, 'you did take a nasty fall after you fainted though' she added.
'Thanks for keeping such an accurate time' said Nancy, trying to keep cool 'I presume it was Diana who trapped me in the sauna' said Nancy. 'That correct Miss Drew, an easy way to make you black-out and Diana usually does as I ask, we thought that might finish you for good but your pesky friend found you just in time'
Nancy turned her head, it felt like it was going to explode, then Nancy noticed another girl in the room – Robyn?
'This is the elusive Miss Wells' said Laura 'I could never beat her in the pool and she is standing in the way of me being chosen for the USA team – and no one does that, I just need to decide how to dispose of both of you'!
Laura and Diana left the room, leaving their two captives to talk.
'Robyn'? said Nancy.
'Yes' replied Robyn 'thank goodness you are waking up'.
Nancy vaguely remembered struggling with Diana before Diana had used a karate knock-out chop on her causing Nancy to black-out.
'We must try and escape' said Nancy, 'who knows what they have in store for us'.
'How' said Robyn.
Nancy had an idea, she shuffled her chair over to where Robyn was until they were back to back. 'I am going to try and undo your ropes' said Nancy. Nancy worked away at the ropes for what seemed like ages before they started to loosen.
Robyn tensed her wrists, and finally managed to get her hands free. 'How did you do that' said Robyn. 'You probably would not believe how many times I have been knocked-out and tied up' said Nancy 'it comes from experience'. After freeing herself, Robyn released Nancy.
'I want you to scream, just so one of them comes running' said Nancy. Robyn let out an ear splitting scream.
Diana came running into the room 'What's wrong..' then noticed Nancy was gone.
Suddenly Nancy slammed the door and as Diana turned lashed out her leg, catching Diana in the stomach with her foot. Before she could recover, Nancy slapped her across the face with her hand and she fell backwards to the floor. Nancy opened the door 'Quick, Robyn, lets get out'. However, as they ran into the next room, Laura was waiting. 'Going somewhere, girls' then she lunged at Nancy.
However, Laura's martial art skills were not on a par with Diana's and Nancy used the girls momentum against her, rolling over and placing her right foot in Laura's stomach, Nancy sent her sprawling. As Nancy got to her hands and knees, Diana appeared at the door, fully recovered.
She picked up a large vase and moved toward Nancy, intending to crash the vase over Nancy's head and knock-her unconscious! 'Nancy, look out' cried Robyn. Just in time Nancy regained her feet and spun round, catching Diana once more with her right foot. However, still weak from being knocked out earlier, Nancy was becoming exhausted. Nancy knew it was only a matter of time before they exhausted her completely but she was determined not to black-out again. As Diana approached her again, Nancy was suddenly grabbed from behind, Laura had recovered and pinned Nancy's arms behind her back. Nancy struggled but was by now totally weakened. 'Hold her, I will put Nancy Drew in a sleeper hold and knock her out'.
Just when Nancy had given up hope, the door swung open and Carson, George and Bess burst in. George flew at Diana, catching her off guard and slamming her to the floor and with her last strength, Nancy jabbed her elbow into Laura's stomach, the girl doubling up with pain.
Carson had already rung the police and Laura and her partner in crime were taken away.
'Nancy, are you OK' said her dad. 'I am fine, dad, but your face looks really fuzzy' Then Nancy reached out towards her dad and fainted into his arms.
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When Nancy woke up some hours later, she was laid in bed. As her vision cleared, she saw her dad, Bess and George gathered round. 'Hi, everyone' she said weakly. 'The next time you tell me you are fine when you are not, I will ground you for good' said Carson. 'Dad, I was just trying to do the right thing' said Nancy, putting on her best innocent look. Carson smiled, leant forward and kissed his daughters forehead.
Hannah Gruen came in with a bowl of soup 'Here you are, young lady, eat that and then its bed for you for the next two days'. Nancy did not have the strength to argue.
A couple of days later, there was a knock on the door of Nancy's house and Hannah let in Robyn and her mum.
'We are so grateful to you, Nancy and want to give you a reward'.
'That's really kind' said Nancy, 'but I don't want a reward, I just love helping out and solving mysteries'.
So another case was solved but Nancy was certain it would not be long before she was up to her neck in her next mystery.