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Date Posted: 01:00:20 05/01/01 Tue
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's message, "Dragon's Lair.......Chapter 1" on 00:51:55 05/01/01 Tue
Dragon's Lair
Chapter 2
© Copyright March 5, 2000
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A well manicured hand stretched toward the monitor, touching the face reflected there softly. “Ashdar, I want him, bring him to me.”
“What about the rest of his team?” Ashdar asked as he watched the team walk past him.
“Take the women, all males must be eliminated except for the leader.”
“Yes Lady Rahine.” he raised his hand. Slowly several figures detached from the walls and ceiling of the hallways and followed the team.
Turning the monitor off the woman smiled and turned to stare at the older man before her.
“You chose well Lady, he is a prime specimen.” Faroush Kadari stated.
“But? You always have a but.” Rahine said as she pushed the chair back and stood, walking toward the window and staring out toward the garden.
Faroush smiled. “But will the Kalifah accept this?”
Rahine took a deep breath, exhaling it slowly she smiled.
“He has no choice, we need heirs.” she turned and stared at Faroush. “Is everything ready for his arrival?”
Faroush smiled. “Yes Lady, Shantal has been moved to the apartments, she awaits to see you.”
“What about contingencies? This man will not wish to remain as our guest.”
Faroush nodded. “I have chosen the best from the palace guards, the man will remain our guest as long as you desire Lady.”
Rahine smiled softly. “And the treatment? what exactly do you pretend to introduce into that body?” remembering the perfection of the body in question. “I do not want him damaged or unable to perform.”
Faroush nodded toward the old woman kneeling in the corner. “Hester has the drugs picked out, according to your sources the man has an extremely high tolerance for drugs so she has created a special brew.”
Rahine smiled and turned to stare at the old woman. “Hester what have you cooked up for our guest?”
Hester lifted her head and stared sightlessly toward the sound of Rahine’s voice.
“Your man advised me that our guest must be turned into a zombie, docile but still remain completely useful to the lady. I searched the books of my predecessors and
created a special combination of the oldest herbs and drugs we know of. I call it Kashnari. He will not be able to fight it’s effects.”
Rahine gazed out the window, her hands fisted as she watched the children playing. “And the dose?”
Hester smiled revealing crooked, yellowing teeth. “In his meals and drink, no one but us will know that he is being drugged. Not even your substitute.”
Faroush cringed. “What of the sedatives Lady? He must be controlled until the full effect of Hester’s Kashnari is seen.”
Hester smiled. “Keep him sedated, Kashnari will take it’s full effect within six weeks, once he is under the influence, he will be obedient and docile to any and all
commands-“
Stepping closer Rahine reached out and covered the woman’s mouth. “Will he be aware that he is being drugged?”
Hester shook her head. Rahine took the hand away.
“While he is sedated he will be hand fed, he will experience disorientation and lack of coordination, he won’t be able to walk or stand on his own, he could
experience some mild effects during the introduction phase of the Kashnari.”
Faroush stiffened. “What mild effects?”
“Depending on his nervous system he could experience mild seizures and trembling of his limbs, slurred speech, even some mild catatonia.” Hester stated as she slowly sat back against the wall.
“Anything else? “
Hester leaned forward, a nasty smile spreading across her withered features.
“There will be severe and mortal side effects if the drug is discontinued once it has been saturated into his body.”
Rahine stepped toward the woman and grabbed her by the hair, arching her neck savagely. “What side effects?”
Hester chuckled softly. “Let go Lady, or your new toy will never be a stallion.”
Rahine slowly opened her hand and stepped away from the woman. “What side effects?”
Hester smiled once again. “Damage to his body and brain, the Kashnari must be constantly in his system for the effects to continue, if the drug is discontinued he
will die a painful death.”
Rahine stared at Faroush. “Explain what you mean.”
Hester sighed heavily. “The Kashnari affects his thought process, his memory and his will. This is a potent drug, once his system is saturated if the dosage is altered
damage will be done.”
“What damage, how soon and most important how will we know if the dosage is not correct?” Rahine asked as she paced the room.
“If the dosage is being altered, his body will begin to shut down, his nervous system will malfunction, then slowly his thought process will be affected. Once he
begins to have nose bleeds and severe seizures the damage is irreversible.” she smiled smugly at Rahine. “Death will be slow, painful and very ugly. I would never wish this on any enemy.”
“What if the dosage should be altered before it saturates his system?” Faroush questioned.
Hester chuckled. “Depending on when in the saturation process the drug is altered, Then he will be confused, disoriented and unable to walk, his balance and
coordination will be affected. He could experience severe migraines, weakness and severe muscle spasms, if the Kashnari has been in his system for more than four
weeks the side effects will be severe. But why should you worry, the man will be under heavy guard until the Kashnari takes full effect.”
Rahine sighed, nodding to Faroush she whispered softly. “Then we must make sure the dosage is never altered. Should Shantal be advised?”
Faroush shook his head. “Shantal is too kind hearted, if she knows that the drugs could kill him slowly she will not participate.”
Rahine glared at Faroush. “She has no choice! If she does not obey she will suffer.”
“She is the last of the concubines. Jamil’s favorite, you know getting rid of her would cause damage between you and your husband Lady.” Faroush reminded her.
Rahine glared at Faroush. “Very well, keep her in the dark, but do advise her to keep her eyes on him always, she should be able to advise us if he begins to disintegrate while in her presence. Specially since no one else but Liam and you will be allowed to see him.” Rahine nodded and Faroush clapped his hands.
Hester stood and bowed slowly toward Rahine as two large guards took her arms and escorted her to her chambers.
Faroush turned to gaze at Makarr, Rahine’s counselor. “Is it advisable to use Hester’s potions? We could lose the man and there is no one else like him.”
Rahine smiled. “Just make sure Michael is safe always Faroush.”
Faroush bowed. “Shantal awaits you Lady, will you see her now?”
“Yes bring her in. Also make sure the Kalifah does not bother us.” Rahine stated as she watched her husband playing in the gardens with several children.
Rahine waved Makarr away as Faroush approached her. Looking over her shoulder Faroush asked softly. “What will you do with the children Lady? Their mothers have been sold, will you not settle for those children?”
Rahine turned her dark brown eyes toward the man. “I will have children of my own! If Jamil will not give them to me he will not enjoy the children others have given him.”
Faroush gently placed a hand on her shoulder. “Lady forgive me, I did not wish to upset you. What if this man cannot perform like the last?”
Rahine spun around and glared at the older man. “The last one was a child! That section geek was more interested in the toys he got than in me, plus Andrea played too roughly with him.” She looked back toward the garden. “Besides this new one is supposed to be a legend.”
Faroush bowed. “Yes your sister was very forthcoming with all the information about this man. According to her files he is well accomplished in the art of making love, were you advised that he has a child already?”
Rahine smiled. “Of course, and a second on the way. He is as fertile as our legendary river Nile.” she lifted her hand and slowly curled her fingers around a dark auburn curl. “Make sure he is believed dead Faroush, I do not want that amazon of his to come bother us once she gives birth to the child in her belly.”
Faroush nodded and bowed deeper. “What of the children lady?”
“Sell the girls, kill the boys.” Rahine stated as she crossed the room to her desk. “And send Shantal to me, she must be appraised of her duties.”
Faroush nodded and quickly exited the room. Once he closed the doors he nodded to three large African men who immediately turned and walked toward the gardens, he smiled as Shantal kneeled before him.
“Come child, lady Rahine wants to make sure you understand your duties.”
Shantal nodded and quickly stood. “She’s killing the children isn’t she Faroush?”
Faroush gazed into Shantal’s dark eyes and sadly nodded. “She wants no competition for the throne Shantal. You have been appraised of the situation, she will do all she can to obtain the power she desires.”
“Yes I know Faroush, poor Greg ended up floating in the Nile when she could not entice him, why does she think this one will do as she wishes. She should already know that all section operatives are incapable of procreating.”
Faroush touched her cheek softly. “This one is different, he is intact, already has sired 3 children. Plus section one would not damage this one, he is too valuable.”
“Because he is the leader’s husband? I’ve heard of that woman, she will not let go so willingly, Andrea and Karen were sure to appraise me of who the man belonged to.” She closed her eyes and crossed herself in memory of her friends. “Faroush, did they survive?”
Faroush smiled. “No child, you know Rahine slit their throats after giving birth to Jamil’s children.”
Shantal shivered softly. “And she wants me to-“
“Rahine is too vain to become pregnant, she will play with him but you will be in charge of procreating for her.” Faroush slowly pushed the doors open and bowed as Shantal entered the room.
Rahine watched as Shantal kneeled. She smiled knowing that this woman would give her what she most desired. “Stand Shantal, Faroush has explained what I desire from you correct?”
Shantal slowly sat up and lifted her gaze to meet Rahine’s. “Yes Lady, I will be in charge of the man, bathe him, care for his every need-“
Rahine raised her hand and smiled. “Yes child let me explain.” Rahine took a seat behind her desk. “This man is their best, he has been trained to survive any torture
but, what I have in mind will break down his defenses.”
Shantal nodded. “You will use the secret potions? Ranaline’s remedy could damage him.”
Rahine smiled. “This one will be prepared first, you know the routine repeat it to me.”
Shantal sighed. “He will remain under heavy sedation until his system has been purged, Hester will introduce Ranaline’s remedy within six weeks of his arrival, if
he lives he will remain secreted inside the silk chambers until he is no longer useful.”
Rahine smiled and clapped. “Good, now your duties.”
Shantal sighed heavily. “I will remain beside the man, make sure he is not damaged and once he is docile I will procreate with him.”
Rahine smiled. Noticing that the young woman's eyes reflected sadness and fear. “What’s wrong my dear? Cold feet?”
Shantal shook her head. “Jamil, has he-“
“No, he knows nothing about this, and that will continue, if he ever knows that those are not his heirs Michael and you will be severely punished.”
“How will you hide that you are not pregnant from him?”
Rahine glared at her. “Don’t worry about that, all you must do is have six sons and three daughters.”
Shantal trembled softly. “What if there are no heirs before the new year?”
Rahine glared at her. “If he does not perform and give me a son before the new year, he will be punished.”
Shantal sighed. “Will we be given a second chance?”
Rahine shook her head making the auburn curls fall like silk down her front covering her exposed breasts. She slowly walked to the window and smiled. “If I do not have a son by the new year, he will be punished and subsequently returned to you, if he does not perform adequately within a year afterwards he will be disposed of.”
Shantal shivered. “When will he arrive?”
Rahine smiled softly as she watched the guards surround the children and take them away from Jamil. “The man will arrive this evening, have the chambers ready.”
Shantal nodded and bowed. “Lady, will he be coherent when he arrives? Or will he be sedated?”
Rahine glared at Shantal. “What are you asking?”
Shantal stared deeply into the woman’s eyes. “May I speak plainly Lady?”
Rahine nodded, her brow furrowed. "Of course Shantal."
“Will I be allowed to convince him of his duties and gain his approval?”
Rahine stood. “He will be heavily sedated when he arrives, but you may attempt to obtain his approval, just remember if he passes on the offer the treatment will be doubled agreed?”
Shantal lifted wide eyes at Rahine. “You cannot mean that Ranaline’s remedy will be tripled? No man could survive.”
Rahine looked at Shantal and shrugged. “Then you better obtain his agreement.” She lifted her hand and waved. “Go he will arrive within the hour.”
Shantal nodded and bowed slowly making her way to the doors. Once outside she turned and rushed down the hallway toward her new chambers.
A door opened inside Rahine’s room and she spun around, smiling as a long haired blond man stepped toward her.
“Is that wise Rahine? To force Shantal into this
when you could simply take the man for yourself.”
Rahine wrapped her arms around the man’s neck. She slowly pulled the curtain of hair away from the man’s badly scared left cheek and kissed it softly. “I will not destroy my figure dear, besides you did say that Michael would not harm her.”
The man stepped away from her, covering his deformity with his hand. “He will not harm the girl, but she will fall in love with him, they all do.”
“Is that why you chose him? Because he took the blonde amazon away from you?” Rahine stated as she wrapped her arms around his waist.
“No, I chose him because he is responsible for this!” He turned and grabbed her hand covering his face with it. “Nikita would not have been happy without him,
and I loved her too much to allow her to suffer.”
Rahine softly caressed his cheek. “Jurgen that was two years ago, do you still hope to get her back?”
Jurgen stepped away from Rahine. “No, she will have his child, I cannot return to her, but I do not want her to be with him either.”
“Because you wish to make him pay for not protecting her? He never knew that the Gelman process was completed. He was-“
“He was careless and almost had her killed! Michael will never again see his wife and children. He will remain here and serve you and once he is no longer useful I will take his life.” Jurgen turned and left the chamber leaving Rahine worried.
Rahine looked toward the bed and smiled. “Michael will be useful for quite a long time my dear Jurgen, you will not have the pleasure of taking that toy from me.” She turned and approached her desk.
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Michael slowly entered the room, he felt a small prick in the back of his neck as his hand brushed against the wall searching for the light switch. He quickly covered
his neck with his fingers and frowned. Not feeling anything on his skin he quickly covered his face with his hand against the foul smell that penetrated the room. He
could barely see anything in the dim light. His vision began to blur, shaking his head softly he forced air deeply into his lungs. “Lori take point, Mina find some lights.“
Mina stepped past him into the room, Michael felt a wave of nausea curse through him and slowly reached out toward the wall. Grabbing it he shook his head and swallowed hard. “Abort....we have contaminants that-“
A dark figure stepped out as Michael collapsed to the floor. The man kneeled and softly touched Michael’s neck, smiling as he found a strong but slow heart beat.
“Take the others down.” a soft femenine voice whispered into a com unit.
Lori turned as she heard a noise and encountered a large black object that quickly covered her mouth with a foul smelling object that swiftly knocked her unconscious.
“Michael?” Mina whispered as she slowly walked forward. “Michael respond.”
She spun around as she felt a hand grab her. Kicking out her foot connected with a large object that groaned. Mina quickly aimed her gun only to be pushed back against the wall. A hand covered her mouth as she struggled against her attacker.
“Lalla will enjoy selling you my pretty.” a foul smelling voice whispered against her cheek. She struggled harder against the man trying to grab her knife, suddenly
she felt a prick on her neck and everything went dark.
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