Finally chapter 4. It's been a while. Yeah I know it took a while but hey,
it's holiday so I got free time again. ...On with the story, it could be a
little out of the storyline but I still put a lot of time in it to let
other people read so don't flame or anything and have some respect
please...
Oh and there are maybe a few cruel and strange things in it, but this
chapter is written by me, but it also contains ideas from my friends.
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Daira's place, Zwijndrecht Holland, 07.21 Zulu
Daira was still sleeping. Parents were gone so it got late last night. Suddenly the doorbell rang.
She opened her eyes. "What the hell?" she thought. "Which crazy ass got the idea to come to my place at this impossible time? It'll probably be one of the military types, they're always that early."
The doorbell rang again. 'Yeah hold on, just a minute!' Daira shouted.
She got dressed quickly and did her hair in less than 30 seconds and then ran down the stairs got the keys en opened the door without looking who it was. It was Ruska. Ruska tried to walk in at the first moment but Daira was quicker, she already noticed the danger and slammed the door in his face, but the door didn't close and Daira ran upstairs to get her cell phone and tried to reach JJ. Ruska was already on top of the stairs when JJ answered the call.
'JJ, help me!!! Die gekke klootzak staat hier in mijn huis, schiet alsjeblieft op en ha...' (JJ, help me!!! That crazy son of a bitch is standing in my house, please hurry and ge...). she yelled but Ruska snatched her cell phone and threw it against the wall. He looked at Daira furiously.
'What do you want from me?' Daira asked with a slightly panicking voice.
'You, at this moment...' Ruska said. 'Your other friends will join you soon.'
Daira didn't give up that easy and she tried to punch him in the face but he was quicker and managed to grab her wrist, turned it around and then he knocked her out.
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Rat's place, H.I. Ambacht, Holland, Around the same time
Still with the clothes of yesterday from the party at Daira's house Rat was also still sleeping and suddenly the doorbell rang.
She woke up, realised it was the doorbell and then drifted off to sleep again with the thought that everyone important knows that she never wakes up before 12 o'clock, so it wouldn't be important, or maybe it were her parents but they've got keys and besides, her parents are still gone for another three weeks. The doorbell rang again two minutes later but she still wouldn't get her lazy six out of bed and ignored it. Suddenly she heard two voices and then a sound what seemed like the people in front of the door were trying to break it.
"What the fuck??" She thought. "They're breaking the house down, that ain't the right people who are standing there."
She reacted quickly, got one of her short swords that were hanging on the wall and ran downstairs. Two men were standing in the hallway. They seemed like the typical Dutch types, blond hair, blue eyes and pretty tall.
'Een zeer goede morgen, onverwacht heerschap, wat brengt u hier?' (A very good morning, unexpected gentlemen, what brings you here). Tamara said calm with the short sword in her hand.
'Kijk eens aan, altijd wel tuk op een gevecht die kleine.' (Look at that, always in for a fight that little one). One of the men said.
'Let wel een beetje op je woorden'. (Watch what you're saying) Tamara replied.
Then it was still for a few moments. They were looking at each other for a while when suddenly one of the men grabbed his gun out of his coat.
"Damn this sword is getting pretty useless right now, maybe I can throw it to them and hope the sword hits him with the sharp point." She thought.
As it was said it was done, she threw the sword to the 2 guys in the hallway and it hit one of the men on the shoulder, but not with the sharp point. She knew it was useless to do anything else. One of the men pointed his gun at her.
'Het lijkt me het beste dat je met ons meekomt' (It seems for you that it's best to come with us). The guy with the gun said.
'En waarom zou ik?' (And why should I?) Rat replied.
'Je zou toch niet willen dat en van je vrienden iets overkomt?' (Well you wouldn't like something happening to your friends wouldn't you?)
'Wat bedoel je?' (What do you mean?) Rat said a little uncomfortable.
'We hebben al een van je vrienden zo ongeveer rond deze tijd, dus het lijkt me het beste dat je meegaat.' (Well we got one of your friends already by now I think so it's best that you come along.)
'En hoe weet ik dat je niet zit te bluffen?' (And how do I know that you're not bluffing or anything?)
'Slimme etterbak.' (Smart little brat aren't you?) The man without the gun said.
Just when he said that the phone rang. The two men looked at Rat.
'Pick it up...' One of the men said.
Rat walks towards the phone and answered it.
'Hallo.' (Hello) She said a little nervous.
'Hey Rat! Dit geloof je niet. Ik werd net gebeld door Daira die zei dat een van die gasten in haar huis was en in het midden van een zin werd de verbinding verbroken. Dat kan niet veel goeds betekenen.' (Hey Rat, you won't believe this. Daira just called a minute ago and she said that one of those guys was in her home and in the middle of a sentence the line was disconnected. That can't be good). JJ said almost hysterically.
'Dus het is waar?' (So it is true?) Rat said surprised.
'Wat bedoel je?' (What do you mean?) JJ replied.
'Hetzelfde speelt zich hier af.' (The same thing plays here).
JJ wanted to say more but one of the men grabbed the phone and smashed it on the floor. Rat tried to fight both of these guys in one time but she didn't hold on that long. While attacking the guy with the gun the other one grabbed her and smacked her head against the wall. She tried to get up but she lost consciousness because of the blow. The two men grabbed her and took her with them.
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JJ and Vasco's Residence, H.I. Ambacht Holland, 07.26 Zulu
JJ woke up Vasco and told him what happened.
'Dus ik denk dat we het beste naar die 2 militaire gasten toe moeten.' (So I think it's best to go to those military people). JJ said.
'Zullen we Rachel en Patrick meenemen?' (Shall we take Rachel and Patrick with us?) Vasco asked.
'Alleen Rachel, je weet toch hoe Patrick is, hij rent gillend weg van angst.' (Only Rachel, you know how Patrick is, he runs away screaming of fear).
'Ok, dan gaan we nu naar Rachel toe.' (Ok then we're going to Rachel now). Vasco decided.
JJ and Vasco went to Rachel's place and explained everything what happened. Rachel was stunned and said that they had to go to Harm and Mac on the double. They decided to go by bus so that none of the parents had to know about it. They went to the nearest bus stop and waited for a while. In that time they were talking about what could've happened to Daira and Rat. Conclusion: They both were abducted by the stalkers. JJ, Vasco and Rachel knew it was best to contact Harm and Mac in the hotel. The bus arrived and they stepped in. They didn't speak a word about Daira and Rat, the whole bus was full with people who had to go to work. They will be in Rotterdam in a short time, that is, if there were no traffic problems.
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Somewhere in Rotterdam, Rotterdam Holland, 07.37 Zulu
Harm and Mac were already up for 2,5 hour and were walking in the city.
'Actually, Rotterdam is a pretty nice city.' Mac said smiling.
'Yeah but romance isn't really present in this city.' Harm replied, also smiling.
'Oh that is something we can arrange for ourselves.' Mac said challenging.
'Hey Marine, business first remember. You know that we got to wait at least until 12 o'clock until those kids are out of their bunks. Oh well, they're enjoying life, although life, let's just say their holidays.' Harm joked.
'Yeah well, they seem like a bunch of lazy kids Harm and I don't mind to go over there and wake them up right now.' Mac said, sounding like a Drill Instructor.
'Not a bad idea Mac. Shall we go to them right now?'
'That's ok by me.'
They turned around when Harm suddenly froze again like the first time in the lobby. He saw a man smiling and waving to Harm and then ran away.
'Harm, what's wrong? Did you saw Coster again?' Mac asked.
'No this time it looks like Palmer. Stay here, I'm going after him.' Harm said and started running.
'Be careful!' Mac yelled. Harm was already a good distance away from Mac when suddenly a van came around the corner and drove towards Mac. Mac didn't notice that, she only tried to see what Harm was doing. Suddenly the van stopped near Mac. What happened then went very fast. The doors opened and Mac was pulled inside. At that same moment Harm came back...
'Mac!!!' Harm yelled as he ran towards her.
But it was too late. Mac was already pulled inside and the van drove off. Mac was forced to lie onto the floor of the van. Then she felt that her hands were tied together behind her back and at the same time she was blindfolded. What would happen? Harm decided to go back to the hotel ASAP. He had a long way to walk. He was in the other end of the city.
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New York Hotel, Rotterdam Holland, 07.45 Zulu
JJ, Vasco and Rachel were just outside the lobby discussing what to do when Harm and Mac weren't in.
'We could still go in and fool the guy who holds the keys.' JJ whispered.
'Yes good idea, then we can still look in his room, I bet they already know where that stalker's hideout is.' Rachel said wisely.
'And if we know that...couldn't we just get his guns and find them ourselves?'
'No.' Rachel and JJ both said.
Vasco seemed disappointed.
'But couldn't we just...' he started.
'No.'
'You mean we can't...'
'No!'
'But is there really no chance that...'
'NO!!!'
'Alright alright keep your shirts on.' Vasco said.
'Wait a minute, that's not such a bad idea, look they wouldn't let us help anyway maybe a little pressure wouldn't hurt anyone. But then snatch both guns if they have any.' Rachel said.
'Ok let's go then.' JJ said.
After a few minutes when they hung up a story to the bellboy and the 'keeper of keys' they reached Harm and Mac's apartment with the keys. They weren't in. The manager said they were out early. After they got in, JJ decided to stay outside to keep an eye out for Harm and Mac. Rachel was looking for information about the stalker and Vasco searched for the guns. After a while he found them and looked at them.
'How do these things work again?' JJ asked.
'Well, I only know how to load them and stuff, not the exact 'anatomy' of the whole gun.' Vasco replied. 'Actually Rat, taught me how to load a gun and stuff, you know how she is'.
'Yes, we know' Rachel grinned. 'But give that one to me, it might be helpful.'
They carried on searching for clues but found nothing. Not a short while after that JJ told them that Harm was coming. They all stood in one line in his apartment. Harm enters his apartment...
'Good morning sir...' Rachel started. 'I'm afraid we have some bad news Harm. Rat and Daira are missing, we think that the stalker got them.'
Harm wasn't that surprised. He explained what happened this morning and who he saw and who were involved. The teens were listening with their mouths open.
'So there are more people involved who were actually enemies of you guys? Is this a coincidence or is it one conspiracy...my vote's for the second.' Vasco said.
'That's what I am thinking as well Vasco. These enemies of us are more or less obsessed with us, one with Mac and the other with me.' Harm said seriously.
'Oh my God, but there are 2 men, is one of them gay?' JJ asked.
Vasco was almost rolling over the floor.
'Wash your filthy mind out with soap JJ.' Rachel said. 'This is serious business.'
'Yeah and we know that.' Vasco said still grinning. 'But here is what we actually came for...we want to help you find Mac, Rat and Daira and kick some stalker's butt.' His voice now sounded very serious.
'Oh no I can't do that. I can not bring your lives in danger as well.' Harm said.
Vasco knew this was coming and he grabbed the gun and pointed it at Harm.
'Look Harm give me one good reason not to help you. Listen to this: you said that this whole thing has to stay quiet because it can lead to an international crisis, so help from the authorities is out of bound, at least that's my conclusion. And two: Two of our friends are abducted, we want to rescue them as well if they are not dead already. And even if they are dead we still want to go. And three: You ain't got a chance alone.' Vasco said without losing eye contact with Harm.
'Yes but I do feel responsible, and by the way quit pointing my own gun at me.'
'Not until you let us go with you, it are our friends who are in trouble, they need our help and what's the use of not going with you. Maybe those guys are out for us as well. If you first go and they got you, then we are simple preys for them, because you ain't there to save us.' JJ said.
'Simple preys?' Harm said as if he was surprised. 'When I'm looking at how things go now you don't seem like simple preys.'
'If you mean that Commander, then you know it's in your advance that we go along.' Rachel said while glaring at Harm.
Harm thought for a while. They were right about almost everything, but still he felt responsible. It was dangerous and they still were teens. But there was no problem with their attitude. And they are really smart as he could notice about their use of language. Maybe it isn't a bad idea to let them go with him, only when it gets too dangerous he'll do it alone. He didn't count on the CIA's help. Maybe Webb can come in handy. He decides to go for it.
'I think you're right about that as well Rachel.' Harm started. 'Therefore I ask you guys this: You can go with me but you will do whatever I tell you to do. You're still minors and I don't think your parents will be pleased if they hear that something has happened to you.'
'Good point sir.' JJ said. 'But the parents of Rat and Daira won't be too pleased either when they hear what happened. And only our parents are still in town the other will be gone for a week or so. And I can say that I am at Rat's place for a week or whatever.'
'You guys are right again. So you know the rules...you can go with me but you'll do whatever I tell you to do. Understood?'
'Yes sir.' All three said at the same time.
'Oh and Vasco aren't you forgetting something?' Harm said with raised eyebrows.
'Huh what? Oh yeah sorry sir. Here you are.' Vasco said while he gave the gun to Harm.
Then Harm, JJ, Vasco and Rachel started to ask themselves how they could figure out were they could be. That wasn't that easy. They decide to check out the homes of Daira and Rat.
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Unknown location, Southern region of Holland, 10.09 Zulu
Mac was forced to walk in some kind of warehouse. She was still blindfolded. But she got the feeling she was at some harbour or at least near a river or the sea. She heard the sound of the water. Nobody spoke to one another. Suddenly she heard that a door opened.
'Ah so you got her?'
Mac immediately recognised that voice: Coster.
'What to do with her?' Another man answered with a Dutch accent.
'Put her in the last room. I got a 'cell' for everyone.' Coster grinned.
Another man walked in. It was clear who he was... it was Palmer.
'And, you didn't got him did you?' Coster asked.
'No I didn't.' Palmer replied. 'But he will come soon to rescue his partner and friends so I got my new chance then. And by the way how are the two young ladies of Ruska?'
'Oh I just checked on them. They were still unconscious. But as soon as they wake up Ruska is going to have his way with them. I feel kind of sorry for them, they didn't do anything, oh well innocent victims are everywhere. But for now let me have my eh victim. I'll escort her to her cell. If you need me I'll be on the opposite side of the last room in that hallway over there. Everybody has been kept in one room so that everybody can mind his own business.' Coster said almost happy.
"Victims, everyone can mind his own business and Palmer didn't got Harm? Is this really a conspiracy?" Mac was shocked. "to have their way with us and innocent victims...does that mean that we all die a painful death or anything? That may not happen..."
Mac was forced to walk to 'her cell'. As they walked in Mac was forced to sit on a chair. She felt that her hands were tied tighter and that her feet were also tied together. Her blindfold was removed though. She blinked a few times. She saw that there was some kind of lockers in the room. And there were some other chairs and pieces of rope. And there was a table with a gun on it, a few keys, and a metal stick or something. She couldn't see that very well, but she was sure about the fact that this whole case wasn't any good. She only had to wait for Coster right now.
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In the same building... Southern region of Holland, 10.11 Zulu
Daira woke up. She first didn't remember exactly where she was. Her head felt like she had been drinking a lot yesterday, but she didn't drink anything, so that wasn't the problem. Then everything came back. She was kidnapped. Daira quickly looked around for an exit or anything that could help her. When she looked around, she noticed some strange things in the room. There were some chains on the wall and she saw something that looked like a whip or anything. She'd better get out of here. Then the door flew open and Ruska stepped in.
'Ah, your already awake I see?' Ruska started. He wanted to continue when his cell phone rang. He answered it.
'What do you mean they are searching the houses?' Ruska said with a surprised look on his face. 'What? With Rabb? But how did they know about that? Someone called them? Who? The first one on the list who had to be abducted? Yes I'll take care of her...in my way then. I'll take care of the other one as well...how I'm going to do that? Mind your own business. Yeah so to you, you can't even kidnap someone properly so quit shouting. I'll deal with you later, just take care of Rabb and those other meddling teens.' And with that last sentence he turned his cell phone off.
Daira didn't had a great feeling about this, in fact she was pretty nervous about what was going to happen next. Ruska looked at her with a furious looking face.
'Did you had to inform your friends? What a bad idea, you don't want them to die don't you?' Ruska said with a low and soft voice. 'And you don't want to have their lives taken for a stupid mistake you made...no matter, I'll make sure you will not make those mistakes again.'
Daira tried to get up and standing but then suddenly Ruska kicked her in the stomach and she fell onto the floor gasping for breath. Ruska then made clear that he wanted her to stand up by pulling her hair. After she stood up, Ruska threw her against the wall. After the blow, Daira didn't move for a while until Ruska got her standing again and then again he grabbed her hair and while still pulling her hair he only pushed her face against the wall and then he threw her on the ground. Daira was once again knocked out. Ruska then grabbed Daira and tied her up with the chains on the wall. He tied her up with her arms spread. He then left the room.
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In the same building... Southern region of Holland, 10.19 Zulu
Rat was already awake for about an hour or so. Her 'cell' was quite dark and chilly. She was tied up with her hands behind her back and for the last hour that she was awake she thought about the place where she was and what time or day it could be. Then she noticed that there were some hard noises a few feet away. It seemed like someone got smacked against the wall or something. Now, she was again waiting for someone to come. Not a few minutes after that the door opened and Ruska stepped inside.
'Got any idea where you are?' Ruska asked with a sarcastic tone.
'No not exactly, but it ain't no Hotel New York when I look at the rooms and service around here.' Rat quickly replied with the same sarcastic tone. 'And by the way, these ropes around my wrists are getting pretty tight. Can you be so kind and get them off?'
Ruska started to laugh. 'No I can't do, I just came to check on you, but you're awake I see. I'll bring you to another room.'
Ruska grabbed Rat and brought her to the same room where Mac was. Ruska tied Rat to a chair just as Mac. Mac and Rat looked at each other but didn't say anything. After Ruska tied Rat up he left the room. Rat and Mac started talking and asked themselves if Harm and the others knew about all this.
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Daira's place, Zwijndrecht Holland, 12.20 Zulu
Harm, Vasco, JJ and Rachel had just searched Rat's house and now they are searching Daira's house.
'Which one of you knows his way around here?' Harm asked.
'Me and Vasco are familiar with this place.' JJ replied. 'Hey, Vasco, leave that VCR alone!'
'I was just ehr checking it for clues...' Vasco said with a guilty expression.
'Yeah right, by unplugging every wire...I didn't think so.' JJ said trying to sound angry but still smiling.
Harm grinned. "Checking for clues near a VCR hahaha. These kids are hilarious, even though their friends are in trouble they still stay cool and they don't lose their humour. I still hope we find something here or else things will get nasty...Holland is a small country but yet there are many places to look for. We better get moving."
'Ok guys, knock it off and start searching.' Harm said. 'The sooner we find something the faster we can get your friends and Mac.'
'Yes right you are sir.' Vasco said. 'Let's go to her room and see if we can find anything.'
'Ok so let's go.' Rachel said. 'And keep your hands in your pocket Vasco.'
'What? Do you think I'm gonna steal from a friend...no... only the VCR but hey that was only planned temporarily, because you know mine isn't working.' Vasco said seriously.
'Yeah right.' JJ said and everybody was grinning.
Everyone went upstairs with Vasco in front of everyone. When they came to Daira's room they already noticed that there had been a fight. When they got in they saw that on the other side of the room in the left corner her table with all kinds of stuff was all messed up. They also found her cell phone. It was almost broken in two pieces. On the right of the table was her hi-fi stereo and in the right corner her bed. Between the hi-fi and the table they found a few scratch like stripes on the wallpaper. They were all wondering what it could be, only Rachel had eye for something else that was lying on the ground.
'Hey guys, check this.' Rachel yelled.
'What is it?' JJ asked curiously. 'Vasco!! Leave that stereo alone!'
'Well excuse me Mister-who-thinks-that-everything-I-touch-means-stealing.'
'Oh and who said something about stealing?' JJ said with a evil grin on his face. 'Hey guys, you can put up or shut up.' Harm said a little pissed off. 'We're here to save your friends or at least try to, not to steal everything while they're gone.'
'Sorry.' JJ and Vasco said a little disappointed and staring to the ground.
'Here sir look at this.' Rachel said while giving a card to Harm. 'Looks like it's a business card or something. It seems like the name of a harbor by seeing the anchor and waves on it.'
Harm took the card. He looked at it for a while.
'Do any of you people know this place?' Harm asked while he turned the card around and showed it to everyone.
'Hmm De Groot Opslag in Kamperland, Zeeland.' Rachel whispered while thinking where it could be exactly.
'I know where it is.' Vasco said suddenly. 'I've been there with Rat a couple of days ago.'
'And do you know that company?' Harm asked quickly.
'Well De Groot is a storage business, the word "opslag" means storage, so it must be a warehouse or something or at least a big building or big terrain.' Rachel said wisely.
'Oh cool, so we have a big warehouse where every villain could be hidden behind barrels or things, just like in a movie?' Vasco said all excited.
'Vasco...First: this isn't The Godfather or any other gangster movie, this is real, second: it could be dangerous and third...damn, it's Daira and Rat who are there and maybe they won't be treated that well. Oh yeah and is Mac also there.' JJ almost screamed.
'Hey guys! For the last time knock it off! If you don't quit right now I won't let you go to that place, which I shouldn't have promised at all.' Harm yelled close to being furious.
'Yeah if you go on your own, they will be dead anyway...so we will go whatever it takes.' Rachel yelled back at Harm.
'Then behave yourselves.' Harm said. 'You can go but Vasco, quit stealing from your friends and JJ don't let your bro make you crazy alright?' Harm asked carefully.
'Well alright just because it's you alright?' JJ joked.
'I'll take that as a yes.' Harm said still a little out of the mood.
'Needlebutt...' JJ and Vasco whispered to each other which led to a fit of laughter by Rachel.
Harm looked at them with raised eyebrows and started thinking. "Those two brothers are crazy, the whole group is actually crazy. Hmm I wonder how they would behave when they're all together. It looks like they don't like to show their feelings...Are all Dutch people like that? To not show their feelings and stay hard and tough and keep a optimistic attitude towards everything? They are also in for a good fight or anything with a little competition. They seem a lot like Americans...oh well take a look back at history...Harlem and New Amsterdam and Dutch names... Vanderbolton, Van Nuys, that kind of names. But back to the present, how are we going to get Mac, Daira and Rat out? I'll ask them."
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Maybe you already noticed that the time in one chapter is 24 hours. I couldn't accomplish that right now so get used to it. I got the feeling it might happen again. I already noticed that there wasn't too much of H&M because I had to put in some ideas of my friends who are still discussing about what will happen to others and themselves (thanks to Daira who knows her way with violence, nice going haha). But you will see/read more about H&M so don't worry...after all they can't do much with each other when they are not together. Here are a few plans for the next chapter and those will not be the only things that'll happen so don't think that's all. (It's also my summary for the next chapter)
Escape plan of Harm and co. Mac and Rat have a good conversation Palmer who gets more frustrated by the fact that he couldn't abduct Harm Palmer, Coster and Ruska are making the lives of Daira, Rat and Mac more miserable. And maybe the escape itself...but I can't promise anything. It depends on how things are going and what kind of ideas I have to deal with now :)
And don't forget...R&R... thanks
Daira's place, Zwijndrecht Holland, 07.21 Zulu
Daira was still sleeping. Parents were gone so it got late last night. Suddenly the doorbell rang.
She opened her eyes. "What the hell?" she thought. "Which crazy ass got the idea to come to my place at this impossible time? It'll probably be one of the military types, they're always that early."
The doorbell rang again. 'Yeah hold on, just a minute!' Daira shouted.
She got dressed quickly and did her hair in less than 30 seconds and then ran down the stairs got the keys en opened the door without looking who it was. It was Ruska. Ruska tried to walk in at the first moment but Daira was quicker, she already noticed the danger and slammed the door in his face, but the door didn't close and Daira ran upstairs to get her cell phone and tried to reach JJ. Ruska was already on top of the stairs when JJ answered the call.
'JJ, help me!!! Die gekke klootzak staat hier in mijn huis, schiet alsjeblieft op en ha...' (JJ, help me!!! That crazy son of a bitch is standing in my house, please hurry and ge...). she yelled but Ruska snatched her cell phone and threw it against the wall. He looked at Daira furiously.
'What do you want from me?' Daira asked with a slightly panicking voice.
'You, at this moment...' Ruska said. 'Your other friends will join you soon.'
Daira didn't give up that easy and she tried to punch him in the face but he was quicker and managed to grab her wrist, turned it around and then he knocked her out.
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Rat's place, H.I. Ambacht, Holland, Around the same time
Still with the clothes of yesterday from the party at Daira's house Rat was also still sleeping and suddenly the doorbell rang.
She woke up, realised it was the doorbell and then drifted off to sleep again with the thought that everyone important knows that she never wakes up before 12 o'clock, so it wouldn't be important, or maybe it were her parents but they've got keys and besides, her parents are still gone for another three weeks. The doorbell rang again two minutes later but she still wouldn't get her lazy six out of bed and ignored it. Suddenly she heard two voices and then a sound what seemed like the people in front of the door were trying to break it.
"What the fuck??" She thought. "They're breaking the house down, that ain't the right people who are standing there."
She reacted quickly, got one of her short swords that were hanging on the wall and ran downstairs. Two men were standing in the hallway. They seemed like the typical Dutch types, blond hair, blue eyes and pretty tall.
'Een zeer goede morgen, onverwacht heerschap, wat brengt u hier?' (A very good morning, unexpected gentlemen, what brings you here). Tamara said calm with the short sword in her hand.
'Kijk eens aan, altijd wel tuk op een gevecht die kleine.' (Look at that, always in for a fight that little one). One of the men said.
'Let wel een beetje op je woorden'. (Watch what you're saying) Tamara replied.
Then it was still for a few moments. They were looking at each other for a while when suddenly one of the men grabbed his gun out of his coat.
"Damn this sword is getting pretty useless right now, maybe I can throw it to them and hope the sword hits him with the sharp point." She thought.
As it was said it was done, she threw the sword to the 2 guys in the hallway and it hit one of the men on the shoulder, but not with the sharp point. She knew it was useless to do anything else. One of the men pointed his gun at her.
'Het lijkt me het beste dat je met ons meekomt' (It seems for you that it's best to come with us). The guy with the gun said.
'En waarom zou ik?' (And why should I?) Rat replied.
'Je zou toch niet willen dat en van je vrienden iets overkomt?' (Well you wouldn't like something happening to your friends wouldn't you?)
'Wat bedoel je?' (What do you mean?) Rat said a little uncomfortable.
'We hebben al een van je vrienden zo ongeveer rond deze tijd, dus het lijkt me het beste dat je meegaat.' (Well we got one of your friends already by now I think so it's best that you come along.)
'En hoe weet ik dat je niet zit te bluffen?' (And how do I know that you're not bluffing or anything?)
'Slimme etterbak.' (Smart little brat aren't you?) The man without the gun said.
Just when he said that the phone rang. The two men looked at Rat.
'Pick it up...' One of the men said.
Rat walks towards the phone and answered it.
'Hallo.' (Hello) She said a little nervous.
'Hey Rat! Dit geloof je niet. Ik werd net gebeld door Daira die zei dat een van die gasten in haar huis was en in het midden van een zin werd de verbinding verbroken. Dat kan niet veel goeds betekenen.' (Hey Rat, you won't believe this. Daira just called a minute ago and she said that one of those guys was in her home and in the middle of a sentence the line was disconnected. That can't be good). JJ said almost hysterically.
'Dus het is waar?' (So it is true?) Rat said surprised.
'Wat bedoel je?' (What do you mean?) JJ replied.
'Hetzelfde speelt zich hier af.' (The same thing plays here).
JJ wanted to say more but one of the men grabbed the phone and smashed it on the floor. Rat tried to fight both of these guys in one time but she didn't hold on that long. While attacking the guy with the gun the other one grabbed her and smacked her head against the wall. She tried to get up but she lost consciousness because of the blow. The two men grabbed her and took her with them.
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JJ and Vasco's Residence, H.I. Ambacht Holland, 07.26 Zulu
JJ woke up Vasco and told him what happened.
'Dus ik denk dat we het beste naar die 2 militaire gasten toe moeten.' (So I think it's best to go to those military people). JJ said.
'Zullen we Rachel en Patrick meenemen?' (Shall we take Rachel and Patrick with us?) Vasco asked.
'Alleen Rachel, je weet toch hoe Patrick is, hij rent gillend weg van angst.' (Only Rachel, you know how Patrick is, he runs away screaming of fear).
'Ok, dan gaan we nu naar Rachel toe.' (Ok then we're going to Rachel now). Vasco decided.
JJ and Vasco went to Rachel's place and explained everything what happened. Rachel was stunned and said that they had to go to Harm and Mac on the double. They decided to go by bus so that none of the parents had to know about it. They went to the nearest bus stop and waited for a while. In that time they were talking about what could've happened to Daira and Rat. Conclusion: They both were abducted by the stalkers. JJ, Vasco and Rachel knew it was best to contact Harm and Mac in the hotel. The bus arrived and they stepped in. They didn't speak a word about Daira and Rat, the whole bus was full with people who had to go to work. They will be in Rotterdam in a short time, that is, if there were no traffic problems.
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Somewhere in Rotterdam, Rotterdam Holland, 07.37 Zulu
Harm and Mac were already up for 2,5 hour and were walking in the city.
'Actually, Rotterdam is a pretty nice city.' Mac said smiling.
'Yeah but romance isn't really present in this city.' Harm replied, also smiling.
'Oh that is something we can arrange for ourselves.' Mac said challenging.
'Hey Marine, business first remember. You know that we got to wait at least until 12 o'clock until those kids are out of their bunks. Oh well, they're enjoying life, although life, let's just say their holidays.' Harm joked.
'Yeah well, they seem like a bunch of lazy kids Harm and I don't mind to go over there and wake them up right now.' Mac said, sounding like a Drill Instructor.
'Not a bad idea Mac. Shall we go to them right now?'
'That's ok by me.'
They turned around when Harm suddenly froze again like the first time in the lobby. He saw a man smiling and waving to Harm and then ran away.
'Harm, what's wrong? Did you saw Coster again?' Mac asked.
'No this time it looks like Palmer. Stay here, I'm going after him.' Harm said and started running.
'Be careful!' Mac yelled. Harm was already a good distance away from Mac when suddenly a van came around the corner and drove towards Mac. Mac didn't notice that, she only tried to see what Harm was doing. Suddenly the van stopped near Mac. What happened then went very fast. The doors opened and Mac was pulled inside. At that same moment Harm came back...
'Mac!!!' Harm yelled as he ran towards her.
But it was too late. Mac was already pulled inside and the van drove off. Mac was forced to lie onto the floor of the van. Then she felt that her hands were tied together behind her back and at the same time she was blindfolded. What would happen? Harm decided to go back to the hotel ASAP. He had a long way to walk. He was in the other end of the city.
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New York Hotel, Rotterdam Holland, 07.45 Zulu
JJ, Vasco and Rachel were just outside the lobby discussing what to do when Harm and Mac weren't in.
'We could still go in and fool the guy who holds the keys.' JJ whispered.
'Yes good idea, then we can still look in his room, I bet they already know where that stalker's hideout is.' Rachel said wisely.
'And if we know that...couldn't we just get his guns and find them ourselves?'
'No.' Rachel and JJ both said.
Vasco seemed disappointed.
'But couldn't we just...' he started.
'No.'
'You mean we can't...'
'No!'
'But is there really no chance that...'
'NO!!!'
'Alright alright keep your shirts on.' Vasco said.
'Wait a minute, that's not such a bad idea, look they wouldn't let us help anyway maybe a little pressure wouldn't hurt anyone. But then snatch both guns if they have any.' Rachel said.
'Ok let's go then.' JJ said.
After a few minutes when they hung up a story to the bellboy and the 'keeper of keys' they reached Harm and Mac's apartment with the keys. They weren't in. The manager said they were out early. After they got in, JJ decided to stay outside to keep an eye out for Harm and Mac. Rachel was looking for information about the stalker and Vasco searched for the guns. After a while he found them and looked at them.
'How do these things work again?' JJ asked.
'Well, I only know how to load them and stuff, not the exact 'anatomy' of the whole gun.' Vasco replied. 'Actually Rat, taught me how to load a gun and stuff, you know how she is'.
'Yes, we know' Rachel grinned. 'But give that one to me, it might be helpful.'
They carried on searching for clues but found nothing. Not a short while after that JJ told them that Harm was coming. They all stood in one line in his apartment. Harm enters his apartment...
'Good morning sir...' Rachel started. 'I'm afraid we have some bad news Harm. Rat and Daira are missing, we think that the stalker got them.'
Harm wasn't that surprised. He explained what happened this morning and who he saw and who were involved. The teens were listening with their mouths open.
'So there are more people involved who were actually enemies of you guys? Is this a coincidence or is it one conspiracy...my vote's for the second.' Vasco said.
'That's what I am thinking as well Vasco. These enemies of us are more or less obsessed with us, one with Mac and the other with me.' Harm said seriously.
'Oh my God, but there are 2 men, is one of them gay?' JJ asked.
Vasco was almost rolling over the floor.
'Wash your filthy mind out with soap JJ.' Rachel said. 'This is serious business.'
'Yeah and we know that.' Vasco said still grinning. 'But here is what we actually came for...we want to help you find Mac, Rat and Daira and kick some stalker's butt.' His voice now sounded very serious.
'Oh no I can't do that. I can not bring your lives in danger as well.' Harm said.
Vasco knew this was coming and he grabbed the gun and pointed it at Harm.
'Look Harm give me one good reason not to help you. Listen to this: you said that this whole thing has to stay quiet because it can lead to an international crisis, so help from the authorities is out of bound, at least that's my conclusion. And two: Two of our friends are abducted, we want to rescue them as well if they are not dead already. And even if they are dead we still want to go. And three: You ain't got a chance alone.' Vasco said without losing eye contact with Harm.
'Yes but I do feel responsible, and by the way quit pointing my own gun at me.'
'Not until you let us go with you, it are our friends who are in trouble, they need our help and what's the use of not going with you. Maybe those guys are out for us as well. If you first go and they got you, then we are simple preys for them, because you ain't there to save us.' JJ said.
'Simple preys?' Harm said as if he was surprised. 'When I'm looking at how things go now you don't seem like simple preys.'
'If you mean that Commander, then you know it's in your advance that we go along.' Rachel said while glaring at Harm.
Harm thought for a while. They were right about almost everything, but still he felt responsible. It was dangerous and they still were teens. But there was no problem with their attitude. And they are really smart as he could notice about their use of language. Maybe it isn't a bad idea to let them go with him, only when it gets too dangerous he'll do it alone. He didn't count on the CIA's help. Maybe Webb can come in handy. He decides to go for it.
'I think you're right about that as well Rachel.' Harm started. 'Therefore I ask you guys this: You can go with me but you will do whatever I tell you to do. You're still minors and I don't think your parents will be pleased if they hear that something has happened to you.'
'Good point sir.' JJ said. 'But the parents of Rat and Daira won't be too pleased either when they hear what happened. And only our parents are still in town the other will be gone for a week or so. And I can say that I am at Rat's place for a week or whatever.'
'You guys are right again. So you know the rules...you can go with me but you'll do whatever I tell you to do. Understood?'
'Yes sir.' All three said at the same time.
'Oh and Vasco aren't you forgetting something?' Harm said with raised eyebrows.
'Huh what? Oh yeah sorry sir. Here you are.' Vasco said while he gave the gun to Harm.
Then Harm, JJ, Vasco and Rachel started to ask themselves how they could figure out were they could be. That wasn't that easy. They decide to check out the homes of Daira and Rat.
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Unknown location, Southern region of Holland, 10.09 Zulu
Mac was forced to walk in some kind of warehouse. She was still blindfolded. But she got the feeling she was at some harbour or at least near a river or the sea. She heard the sound of the water. Nobody spoke to one another. Suddenly she heard that a door opened.
'Ah so you got her?'
Mac immediately recognised that voice: Coster.
'What to do with her?' Another man answered with a Dutch accent.
'Put her in the last room. I got a 'cell' for everyone.' Coster grinned.
Another man walked in. It was clear who he was... it was Palmer.
'And, you didn't got him did you?' Coster asked.
'No I didn't.' Palmer replied. 'But he will come soon to rescue his partner and friends so I got my new chance then. And by the way how are the two young ladies of Ruska?'
'Oh I just checked on them. They were still unconscious. But as soon as they wake up Ruska is going to have his way with them. I feel kind of sorry for them, they didn't do anything, oh well innocent victims are everywhere. But for now let me have my eh victim. I'll escort her to her cell. If you need me I'll be on the opposite side of the last room in that hallway over there. Everybody has been kept in one room so that everybody can mind his own business.' Coster said almost happy.
"Victims, everyone can mind his own business and Palmer didn't got Harm? Is this really a conspiracy?" Mac was shocked. "to have their way with us and innocent victims...does that mean that we all die a painful death or anything? That may not happen..."
Mac was forced to walk to 'her cell'. As they walked in Mac was forced to sit on a chair. She felt that her hands were tied tighter and that her feet were also tied together. Her blindfold was removed though. She blinked a few times. She saw that there was some kind of lockers in the room. And there were some other chairs and pieces of rope. And there was a table with a gun on it, a few keys, and a metal stick or something. She couldn't see that very well, but she was sure about the fact that this whole case wasn't any good. She only had to wait for Coster right now.
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In the same building... Southern region of Holland, 10.11 Zulu
Daira woke up. She first didn't remember exactly where she was. Her head felt like she had been drinking a lot yesterday, but she didn't drink anything, so that wasn't the problem. Then everything came back. She was kidnapped. Daira quickly looked around for an exit or anything that could help her. When she looked around, she noticed some strange things in the room. There were some chains on the wall and she saw something that looked like a whip or anything. She'd better get out of here. Then the door flew open and Ruska stepped in.
'Ah, your already awake I see?' Ruska started. He wanted to continue when his cell phone rang. He answered it.
'What do you mean they are searching the houses?' Ruska said with a surprised look on his face. 'What? With Rabb? But how did they know about that? Someone called them? Who? The first one on the list who had to be abducted? Yes I'll take care of her...in my way then. I'll take care of the other one as well...how I'm going to do that? Mind your own business. Yeah so to you, you can't even kidnap someone properly so quit shouting. I'll deal with you later, just take care of Rabb and those other meddling teens.' And with that last sentence he turned his cell phone off.
Daira didn't had a great feeling about this, in fact she was pretty nervous about what was going to happen next. Ruska looked at her with a furious looking face.
'Did you had to inform your friends? What a bad idea, you don't want them to die don't you?' Ruska said with a low and soft voice. 'And you don't want to have their lives taken for a stupid mistake you made...no matter, I'll make sure you will not make those mistakes again.'
Daira tried to get up and standing but then suddenly Ruska kicked her in the stomach and she fell onto the floor gasping for breath. Ruska then made clear that he wanted her to stand up by pulling her hair. After she stood up, Ruska threw her against the wall. After the blow, Daira didn't move for a while until Ruska got her standing again and then again he grabbed her hair and while still pulling her hair he only pushed her face against the wall and then he threw her on the ground. Daira was once again knocked out. Ruska then grabbed Daira and tied her up with the chains on the wall. He tied her up with her arms spread. He then left the room.
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In the same building... Southern region of Holland, 10.19 Zulu
Rat was already awake for about an hour or so. Her 'cell' was quite dark and chilly. She was tied up with her hands behind her back and for the last hour that she was awake she thought about the place where she was and what time or day it could be. Then she noticed that there were some hard noises a few feet away. It seemed like someone got smacked against the wall or something. Now, she was again waiting for someone to come. Not a few minutes after that the door opened and Ruska stepped inside.
'Got any idea where you are?' Ruska asked with a sarcastic tone.
'No not exactly, but it ain't no Hotel New York when I look at the rooms and service around here.' Rat quickly replied with the same sarcastic tone. 'And by the way, these ropes around my wrists are getting pretty tight. Can you be so kind and get them off?'
Ruska started to laugh. 'No I can't do, I just came to check on you, but you're awake I see. I'll bring you to another room.'
Ruska grabbed Rat and brought her to the same room where Mac was. Ruska tied Rat to a chair just as Mac. Mac and Rat looked at each other but didn't say anything. After Ruska tied Rat up he left the room. Rat and Mac started talking and asked themselves if Harm and the others knew about all this.
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Daira's place, Zwijndrecht Holland, 12.20 Zulu
Harm, Vasco, JJ and Rachel had just searched Rat's house and now they are searching Daira's house.
'Which one of you knows his way around here?' Harm asked.
'Me and Vasco are familiar with this place.' JJ replied. 'Hey, Vasco, leave that VCR alone!'
'I was just ehr checking it for clues...' Vasco said with a guilty expression.
'Yeah right, by unplugging every wire...I didn't think so.' JJ said trying to sound angry but still smiling.
Harm grinned. "Checking for clues near a VCR hahaha. These kids are hilarious, even though their friends are in trouble they still stay cool and they don't lose their humour. I still hope we find something here or else things will get nasty...Holland is a small country but yet there are many places to look for. We better get moving."
'Ok guys, knock it off and start searching.' Harm said. 'The sooner we find something the faster we can get your friends and Mac.'
'Yes right you are sir.' Vasco said. 'Let's go to her room and see if we can find anything.'
'Ok so let's go.' Rachel said. 'And keep your hands in your pocket Vasco.'
'What? Do you think I'm gonna steal from a friend...no... only the VCR but hey that was only planned temporarily, because you know mine isn't working.' Vasco said seriously.
'Yeah right.' JJ said and everybody was grinning.
Everyone went upstairs with Vasco in front of everyone. When they came to Daira's room they already noticed that there had been a fight. When they got in they saw that on the other side of the room in the left corner her table with all kinds of stuff was all messed up. They also found her cell phone. It was almost broken in two pieces. On the right of the table was her hi-fi stereo and in the right corner her bed. Between the hi-fi and the table they found a few scratch like stripes on the wallpaper. They were all wondering what it could be, only Rachel had eye for something else that was lying on the ground.
'Hey guys, check this.' Rachel yelled.
'What is it?' JJ asked curiously. 'Vasco!! Leave that stereo alone!'
'Well excuse me Mister-who-thinks-that-everything-I-touch-means-stealing.'
'Oh and who said something about stealing?' JJ said with a evil grin on his face. 'Hey guys, you can put up or shut up.' Harm said a little pissed off. 'We're here to save your friends or at least try to, not to steal everything while they're gone.'
'Sorry.' JJ and Vasco said a little disappointed and staring to the ground.
'Here sir look at this.' Rachel said while giving a card to Harm. 'Looks like it's a business card or something. It seems like the name of a harbor by seeing the anchor and waves on it.'
Harm took the card. He looked at it for a while.
'Do any of you people know this place?' Harm asked while he turned the card around and showed it to everyone.
'Hmm De Groot Opslag in Kamperland, Zeeland.' Rachel whispered while thinking where it could be exactly.
'I know where it is.' Vasco said suddenly. 'I've been there with Rat a couple of days ago.'
'And do you know that company?' Harm asked quickly.
'Well De Groot is a storage business, the word "opslag" means storage, so it must be a warehouse or something or at least a big building or big terrain.' Rachel said wisely.
'Oh cool, so we have a big warehouse where every villain could be hidden behind barrels or things, just like in a movie?' Vasco said all excited.
'Vasco...First: this isn't The Godfather or any other gangster movie, this is real, second: it could be dangerous and third...damn, it's Daira and Rat who are there and maybe they won't be treated that well. Oh yeah and is Mac also there.' JJ almost screamed.
'Hey guys! For the last time knock it off! If you don't quit right now I won't let you go to that place, which I shouldn't have promised at all.' Harm yelled close to being furious.
'Yeah if you go on your own, they will be dead anyway...so we will go whatever it takes.' Rachel yelled back at Harm.
'Then behave yourselves.' Harm said. 'You can go but Vasco, quit stealing from your friends and JJ don't let your bro make you crazy alright?' Harm asked carefully.
'Well alright just because it's you alright?' JJ joked.
'I'll take that as a yes.' Harm said still a little out of the mood.
'Needlebutt...' JJ and Vasco whispered to each other which led to a fit of laughter by Rachel.
Harm looked at them with raised eyebrows and started thinking. "Those two brothers are crazy, the whole group is actually crazy. Hmm I wonder how they would behave when they're all together. It looks like they don't like to show their feelings...Are all Dutch people like that? To not show their feelings and stay hard and tough and keep a optimistic attitude towards everything? They are also in for a good fight or anything with a little competition. They seem a lot like Americans...oh well take a look back at history...Harlem and New Amsterdam and Dutch names... Vanderbolton, Van Nuys, that kind of names. But back to the present, how are we going to get Mac, Daira and Rat out? I'll ask them."
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Maybe you already noticed that the time in one chapter is 24 hours. I couldn't accomplish that right now so get used to it. I got the feeling it might happen again. I already noticed that there wasn't too much of H&M because I had to put in some ideas of my friends who are still discussing about what will happen to others and themselves (thanks to Daira who knows her way with violence, nice going haha). But you will see/read more about H&M so don't worry...after all they can't do much with each other when they are not together. Here are a few plans for the next chapter and those will not be the only things that'll happen so don't think that's all. (It's also my summary for the next chapter)
Escape plan of Harm and co. Mac and Rat have a good conversation Palmer who gets more frustrated by the fact that he couldn't abduct Harm Palmer, Coster and Ruska are making the lives of Daira, Rat and Mac more miserable. And maybe the escape itself...but I can't promise anything. It depends on how things are going and what kind of ideas I have to deal with now :)
And don't forget...R&R... thanks
