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Sakharine's Revenge

Chapter 6

"Did you really think ropes could keep me down, Haddock?" Sakharine smirked. He had just broken free of the ropes that had bound him to Tintin's bed. Then he heard the door burst open. "Just in time." The Rackham descendant turned to see the captain and the dog at the doorway, the former wearing a hat with a feather (or quill) on top. "And you brought a symbol of your ancestor Sir Francis as well." He snorted. "Like that will help. But you can wear it to your grave." Sakharine pointed the gun at Captain Haddock, who flinched a little at the sight of it.

But he had nothing to worry about, for he had a plan to keep him busy enough to do the spell. "Snowy, distract him!" the captain said.

The fox terrier nodded, then charged at Sakharine, who started firing at him. But the dog narrowly avoided the bullet, which shattered the nearby window.

"You mutt!" He continued to fire at the nimble Snowy, who was scampering around the room and avoiding every shot.

Haddock knew he had to hurry. He had the incantation written down. Pulling it out, he chanted:

I am light
I am one too strong to fight
Evil spirit leave my sight
Take away this endless night

"No!" Hearing the chant, Sakharine pointed the gun back at Haddock. "No silly rhyme is going to save you, Haddock! Or Tintin!" Then he fired, but the gun only clicked. "WHAT! You mean I wasted them chasing that DOG? NO!"

Vengeful agent
Of darkness within
Expel yourself
From the vessel of Tintin!

Silence fell in the room, and Captain Haddock was staring at the still-possessed Tintin, waiting for Sakharine's evil presence to exit the reporter's body.

Sakharine laughed maniacally. "Did you really think exorcism could faze me, Haddock?" But his taunts were cut short when he felt himself being torn from his "borrowed" vessel. A blinding light then erupted from Tintin as the evil spirit flew out of the boy's body and vanished. When the light faded, Tintin collapsed to the floor with a thud.

"Lad! Are you all right?" But when Captain Haddock approached Tintin, the reporter's eyes were lifeless and empty like before, but this time his body felt cold. "Thundering Typhoons! Tintin? Tintin, say something!"

But the reporter didn't budge or make a sound. Snowy whimpered at the sight of his unconscious master.

"I don't understand," said Haddock, confused. "Sakharine's out of his body, so shouldn't Tintin be free?"

I am afraid that's an empty shell you're holding.

"Who's there?" The captain wondered, looking around for the owner of the voice. Then he saw a black-suited man appear with a somewhat saddened expression on his face. "Who are you?" Haddock asked.

I am Remi. The apparition said. And I have been watching over Tintin since he was born. I just cannot believe Sakharine would use him to exact revenge! And I am grateful to you for sending him back to hell. Unfortunately, when he went back, he took a consolation prize with him.

"What do you mean 'consolation prize?'" Captain Haddock inquired, then he knew what Remi was talking about. "A BILLION BLISTERING BLUE BARNACLES! You mean he's..."

Yes, Haddock. And going there to save him is no easy task, especially if you're alive. However, there's a portal not far from this mansion. It hasn't been opened in years, but I am sure I can open it. But I must warn you, once you're in, it will be just as difficult to get out. Are you willing to go?

"If it's to save the lad, I have to. I can't leave Tintin to rot in hell with that Rackham. He's a sweet lad. He doesn't belong there." The captain then nodded to Snowy, who barked in agreement.

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