McGarrett sighed and leaned back against the wall with his eyes closed. The food hadn't been drugged, nor had they pumped in the gas to knock him out, and for that he was grateful. Not to Wo Fat, he could never be grateful to that bastard for anything. He had no idea what time of day or night it was, but when the time came he'd be ready to fight his 'half brother' on his own terms.
Steve wondered what it would be like to choke the life from the bastard. Not that he hadn't done that before, but at the time it was life or death for him and his opponent. This was different because he wanted to choke the life from Wo Fat because of what he'd done to Danny Williams. It was revenge, pure and simple and it had become the driving force that would make him not only fight in the cage, but win.
McGarrett looked up as the door opened and was surprised to see the woman who'd been with Wo Fat. He knew her by her first name only, and stared into her eyes as she walked confidently toward him. The reason for her confidence became evident when he saw the guard with the gun pointed toward him.
"If you try anything, Commander, Hiro will shoot you. Don't worry, they aren't bullets, but they will put you to sleep until it comes time for you and Wo Fat to meet in the cage," she said and bent down to stare into his eyes. "Do you think you can beat him, Commander."
"I don't think...I know," McGarrett vowed.
"I like a man who oozes confidence, but you don't look like you could take me let alone a man who has several degrees of black belts," Serena told him.
"You can buy black belts at a store, you have to earn the ones that mean something," McGarrett said.
"You know, I am tempted to place a bet on you, but temptation is a fickle dame," the woman said and looked over her shoulder at the guard. "What do you think, Hiro?"
"About what, Mistress?"
"Do you think the commander can take Wo Fat?" Serena asked and held McGarrett's chin between her thumb and fingers of her right hand.
"I think it'll be one hell of a fight, but Wo Fat will take him," Hiro answered.
"I believe you're right," Serena said and leaned in close, pressing her lips against McGarrett's before releasing him and laughing as she stood up. "I am looking forward to seeing you both fighting for your life because that is what tonight's festivities are all about. Two men stripped down to the basics of what you are underneath the skin...bared for all too see. A blood and guts competition that will make anything that came before seem like child's play."
"You're sick!" McGarrett spat.
"No, I'm committed to enjoying life and death struggles and I'm sure you won't disappoint me...will you, Commander?"
"I won't top until the bastard's dead, but not for you," McGarrett vowed. "I'll kill him for what he's done."
"No, you'll kill him for what he is and what it means to your family. Tell me, Commander, how sure are you that your father didn't rape Min?"
"Who's Min?" McGarrett asked.
"Wo Fat's mother. She lived in a little village near the border of North and South Korea...I believe that's where she met John McGarrett. Perhaps your father thought she wasn't worth the time of day, but he did use her," Serena answered.
"My father never raped anyone. Wo Fat lied," Steve said and closed his eyes. He knew when he got out of this mess, he was going to confront Joe White and find out just what the hell happened in that village. He heard the woman say something, but ignored what she said until he was left alone in his cell.
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Joe White knew Wo Fat was far more dangerous than anyone knew, and understood that whatever he was planning for Steve McGarrett was far worse than anything he could have imagined. He'd used his resources and tracked the man to a small island southwest of Hawaii, but there'd been no trace of anyone having been there for some time.
Joe knew he'd betrayed Steve by not telling him everything he knew about John McGarrett and Wo Fat's mother, but at the time it seemed like the right thing to do. He'd promised John that he would never bring up the real Shelburne, or the events that had led to him being with Min, but it looked like he'd have to betray that confidence.
White took a deep breath and walked into the building that housed Five-0 headquarters, aware of the people who turned to look at him. He stepped into the outer office and waited for Chin to notice him. There was no mistaking the anger in his eyes when he did.
"Are you here to help or use more smoke and mirrors?" Chin asked angrily.
"I'm here to help if I can, Chin," White answered.
"Then tell me about Shelburne and why Wo Fat thinks Steve is his brother."
"It's a long story and right now there's no time. I promise to fill you in if Steve says it's okay."
"Don't you mean if we find him in time? Look, Joe, as much as I hate to admit it we need all the help we can get right now."
"Even if it comes from me?"
"Yes," Chin said and motioned to the overhead displays. "Kono is gone to pick up Mary and Danny's at his place. That leaves me and to go over what we do have."
"Most of the names you have are known members of The Yakuza."
"Tell me something we don't know," Chin snapped.
"There's one name you don't have up there...Serena Lewis," White offered.
"Who is she?" Chin asked and was surprised when the name brought up several images of a pretty woman in the company of Governor Denning.
"She's a shrewd business woman who deals in special commodities."
"What kind of commodities?"
"You name it and she's probably involved in it, but it's never been proven."
"What makes you think she has anything to do with Wo Fat and Steve?"
"Nothing concrete, but there are rumors that she holds special fights at her home north of Honolulu."
"What kind of fights?"
"Cage fights and I don't mean the ones you see on those MMA circuits. This is the real thing, Chin and it's by invitation only."
"Let me guess...you have an invitation?"
"I do," White answered.
"You've got my attention," Chin said and continued to work through the information on the woman whose image was display before him.
"I can get myself and maybe two others in, but that's it. I have a friend who's been invited to attend. She owes me a favor..."
"Seems like a lot of people owe you favors," Chin observed.
"I've been around," White said and heard voices outside the room, surprised to see Kono, Mary, and Danny walking toward them. Williams looked like hell and would probably pass out where he was if Kono hadn't been lending her support.
"What the hell is he doing here?" Williams asked as Mary hugged White.
"He's here to help, Danny," Chin said.
"Isn't that Serena Lewis?" Mary asked.
"You know her?" Chin asked.
"I know of her. I overheard two men talking on the flight from LA to New York yesterday. They said something about her holding a chance to see a once in a lifetime fight of some kind," Mary said.
"Steve," Chin offered.
"And Wo Fat," Williams said.
"What makes you say that, Danny?" Kono asked.
"Because Wo Fat is arrogant and would want to prove he's better than his brother," White answered as Williams took a seat near the window. "Shouldn't you be in a hospital?"
"I'm okay. Look, what we need to do is figure out a way to get into that fight," Williams said.
"Joe thinks he can get us in," Chin told them.
"Talk," Williams said.
"I've got us an in, but we need to figure out who goes in and who waits outside with the cavalry," White said.
"He's in there because of me...I'm going," Williams said.
"If Wo Fat sees any of you he'll know something is wrong," White said.
"If we're right about the fight he'll be too busy with Steve," Chin said.
"So that's Danny and me...who else?" White asked.
"Me," Chin said and held up his hand to stop Kono's protest. "Joe said it's a woman who owes him a favor...she'll need bodyguards and would..."
"Actually, Chin, Kono would be a better fit," White observed and sat on the edge of the desk. "Melanie Taylor would prefer the company of a woman if you catch my drift? I'm pretty sure she would agree to Danny and I being part of Kono entourage. She also has a private box at the fights so that should keep us away from Wo Fat until we find out where Steve is being held."
"Would she agree to Kono having three bodyguards accompany her?" Chin asked.
"Are you forgetting about me?"
"Mary, you can't be there. If Wo Fat does see you there's not telling what he'll do," White said.
"I can handle myself," Mary snapped.
"We know you can, but can you handle Wo Fat using you against Steve if he see you there," Williams asked, and watched as Steve's sister rubbed her arms. He knew she was worried, hell, they all were, but right now the best thing she could do was let them do their jobs. It never occurred to him that he could very well be a liability to the team because of his injuries. He just needed to be there to get his partner away from the bastard. "Call your friend, Joe, and find out when this fight takes place and make sure she's got us down as part of her guest list."
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Danielle looked up as Chin Ho Kelly entered her room and smiled as he walked toward her. The man looked like he could go ten good hours with a bed and pillow, but something told her that was not going to happen. Not until they found Steve McGarrett anyway. She'd called him when her doctor had told her he was releasing her, but she would need a ride home.
"You look better," Chin said and hugged her gently.
"You tell a good lie, Chin," Danielle said as he wrapped his arm around her waist and lifted her overnight bag. "Has there been any word about McGarrett?"
"Not much, but we believe he may be on the island," Chin told her.
"Did you check my office to see if the tracker came back online. I was working on several things before I got tired and did a close up inspection of my air bags."
"Good thing you had airbags or we wouldn't be walking out of here today."
"I know, but we can still make a little side trip and check the office," Danielle said.
"Only if you promise to go home and rest after we check in. I'm not in the mood to argue with your doctor about his orders," Chin said.
"I promise to go straight home after we check out the tracking device," Danielle said.
"Good, because I'll be taking you there," Chin advised her. He knew Danny, Kono, and Joe were making the arrangement for tonight and hoped they'd have confirmation that Steve was indeed back in Hawaii. He'd also tried to call Catherine, but the woman was on maneuvers and under strict no contact orders.
Chin drove to the university and pulled into the parking spot reserved in Danielle's name. He turned to see her sit forward and rotate her shoulders before exiting the vehicle. "You okay?"
"I feel like hell, Chin, but I'm not going to roll over and die from it," Danielle said and led the way to her office. She unlocked the door and stepped inside, frowning when she hear an unfamiliar sound from her computer. She pulled her chair back and sat down before pressing several keys on the wireless keyboard.
"Danielle, what is that?"
"That, My Friend, is Commander McGarrett," she answered.
"Where is he?" Chin asked and watched as she brought up a map of the island and zoomed in on the location. He had no idea who owned the estate, but he used his cell to call Kono. He gave her the information and knew she would have the answers by the time he returned to the office. "Okay, Danielle, you gave us what we needed to find him, now we need to get you home and in bed."
"What if they move him before you get there?"
"Is there any way you can link this to the computer at Five-0?"
"If I have the right access codes it'll be easy," she answered.
Chin quickly gave her his access codes and waited until she finished linking the site with his account. He'd be able to keep track of Steve by using the network as long as the signal didn't go down again.
"That should do the trick," Danielle told him.
"Thanks, Danielle, now shut that down and let's get you home," Chin ordered.
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Steve lost track of time as he lay back on the cot that was a foot too short for him. Food and water had been delivered twice and he'd been relieved to find there were no drugs in any of it. He felt clear headed, and except for the aches and pains of being Wo Fat's prisoner, he felt he could take the bastard down. It was something he had to do or die trying, he just hoped it didn't come to that.
McGarrett looked up as the door opened and Serena Lewis entered the cell carrying something across her left arm. The guard he knew as Hiro stood behind her, his gun pointed directly at Steve's chest.
"The uniform of the day, Commander," Serena said, seductively leaning forward so he could see her cleavage as she placed the shorts on the cot. "I must say I'm looking forward to the battle for testosterone supremacy. It should make for a wild time."
Steve didn't say anything as he stared at the woman with hatred in his eyes. He wondered how someone so beautiful, could be so cold. 'The Ice Princess', he thought.
"Well, Commander, I need you to put this on so we can get to our seats...unless you want to show off what God girted you with," Serena said and smiled at the look on his face. "I figured you'd like to see the other fights before the main attraction begins. It might give you an idea of how brutal men can be."
Steve sat up and grabbed the pair of shorts, but didn't make a moved to put them on. He watched her closely and waited for them to leave, but it seemed like she was here for the duration. He motioned toward the door and heard her soft laughter before she told the guard he could leave and followed him from the room.
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Melanie Taylor looked at the group of people walking toward her stretch limo. If she was into men, they'd all be of interest to her, even the pale one who looked ready to fall over if a strong win caught him unawares. The lone woman with them was a different matter and she wondered if Kono had ever thought about experimenting for sexual pleasure.
"It's good to see you again, Mel," White said and hugged the short woman, whose body was perfectly sculpted even at the age of 40.
"You know this could get me banned from this type of event, Joseph?" Melanie told him.
"I know and I'm sorry, but this is one time the end justifies the means and maybe it's time you turned your talents toward other things," White said.
"Like the gorgeous creature you brought with you," Melanie said and turned to Kono who wore tight black jeans and a white short sleeved blouse that was open enough to show her ample cleavage. "You must be Kono...I'm Melanie...Mel to my friend and I do hope you and I can become friends."
"Hi, Mel, thanks for the invitation," Kono said, not at all uncomfortable with the way the other woman took her arm. She knew who the woman was and understood she was in an established relationship, but both her and her significant other enjoyed flirting with other women.
"You're very welcome, Kono, I must say you hang with some of the better looking male specimens. If I was so inclined I might even enjoy taking one or all of them to bed," Melanie said and waited until her chauffeur opened the back door. There was plenty of room for them all and she smiled as they took up seats and she pulled out a bottle of champagne as Joe White finished making the introductions. "Kono, would you like a drink?"
"No, thank you, Mel, I need to stay focused."
"Raul, take us to Serena Lewis' residence," Melanie told her driver. "Now, let me get this straight...we're going on a rescue mission? Is the man a guest or a fighter?"
"We're thinking he'll be in the ring with a man called Wo Fat," White explained.
"I had heard he was getting into the ring. Rumor has it that he'll be fighting his half brother. Is this true?"
"Yes," White answered before the others had a chance. "Wo Fat and Steve McGarrett share the same father."
""I've heard of Steve McGarrett. Wasn't he Governor Jameson's golden boy...she handed him the reins to Five-O."
"Steve is nobody's golden boy. He deserved the governor's trust and she got what she deserved," Williams answered.
"You look like you could use a good stiff belt, Detective," Melanie observed.
"Maybe...but it'll have to wait until after we find Steve," the Jersey native said and closed his eyes. He wondered if he looked as bad as he felt and hoped he had the strength to deliver when the time came. The police would have men in position, but they would do nothing until they heard from Five-O. He listened while Melanie explained about the procedure for entering Serena Lewis' home and hoped the woman was too busy to take notice of Melanie's extra guests.
TBC!