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Date Posted: 01:57:53 05/01/01 Tue
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Lissette
's message, "Dragon's Lair.......Chapter 5" on 01:38:45 05/01/01 Tue
This is the last chapter for now, depending on your response the next 7 chapters will be posted within the week.
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Dragon's Lair
Chapter 6
© Copyright April 1, 2001
All disclaimers apply, no copyright infringement is intended and all Non LFN characters belong to
me. NC-17 approaching soon.
As always, Comments will be gladly accepted; flames, however, will be dealt with accordingly (may be used to help with the heating bills this winter. Yep still winter where I live. )
I hope you all like the chapters and thank you to those who are reading this story.
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Shantal stood on the balcony watching as the sun slowly disappeared in the horizon. Her fingers played absently with her necklace as she thought of the best way to explain the circumstances to Michael.
“I hope Gadari was able to make him understand why we need him to do as he is told, but knowing what I know about Michael it will be a miracle if he even responds to Gadari.” Lifting her gaze to admire the large red sun slowly sinking into the horizon she wondered why had Michael Samuelle been chosen. “The most logical reason would be because he has fathered two children already, but there is something that simply does not fit.” Shantal sighed and slowly climbed the east stairs down from the large balcony on top of the palace. “Michael how can I get your cooperation?” She asked silently as she stepped into the hallway that led to her chambers. A memory slowly emerged as she crossed through the archway that led to the lesser concubines chambers that now were empty.
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*** flashback sequence. ***
Andrea sat upon the pillows beside the window, she watched as Jamil’s children and their mothers played in the afternoon sun. Her hand softly rubbed the large mound that cradled her unborn child. A gentle smile softly played upon her lips.
“Michael, I wonder if you know, if Madeline told you about our child? What would you have done if you knew? Would you have risked your life for me and this child?” She shook her head and sighed as another kick heralded the waking of the baby. She jumped as a hand softly settled upon her shoulder. Looking up she met Shantal’s dark gaze.
“What are you thinking about Andrea?” Shantal slowly took a seat beside Andrea, her hand covering Andrea’s huge abdomen.
Andrea smiled softly. “Just remembering Michael, wondering if he was ever told about this.” She looked down toward her abdomen and sighed once again.
“Why, didn’t he know before you left section?” Shantal asked.
Andrea shook her head. “No, we spent one night together, I was under investigation and he was not happy to spend anymore time with me than necessary.”
Shantal frowned. “So that’s why you tried to kill him? Because he used you and then abandoned you?”
Andrea laughed softly. “It’s more complicated than that, he was ordered to seduce me, to check my private files at home and then throw me aside. You see Shantal, Section is one big deception, one huge lie! They say one thing and do the opposite, I had been transferred just a few weeks before Michael was ordered to seduce me. I was cold, rebellious, extremely good at my job and did not allow any
relationships to interfere. But when Michael gets into his valentine mode, no one can resist him.” she closed her eyes and her smile widened. “He was gallant, romantic, sweet, and extremely good in bed.” She opened her eyes and took
Shantal’s hands in hers.
Shantal stared deeply into the woman’s dark gray gaze. “What’s wrong?”
Andrea nodded slowly. “You must always remember what I will tell you Shantal, it could be your way out.” she looked around smiling as she noticed that most of the concubines had left the chamber. Looking intensely into Shantal’s dark eyes she tightened her hold on her hands.
“Rahine has been watching videos of Michael, I know she wants him, and she will obtain what she wants. I know what she plans to do with the lesser concubines, we will soon disappear along with all the children. Rahine will not have a child. She blames Jamil, but Rahine does not want a child with him, not since she set her sights on Michael. Shantal If Michael ever is brought here you must be very careful. He is not docile, he will never agree to become a sex toy and he will use all his considerable charms to win you over and help him escape.” Andrea hissed as the baby gave a considerable kick. Her hands softly caressed the squirming mound as she took deep, even breaths, smiling
as the pain subsided. “You must understand Shantal that I was supposed to die, I expected to be dead when Madeline entered the room and shot me. But instead of waking up in hell I woke up in the concubines room. I did not know I was
pregnant until after I was taken to Jamil.”
Shantal gasped. “But you’ve let him believe that the child is his, won’t he suspect? It’s not easy to hide that you are eight and not six months pregnant”
Andrea nodded softly. “They suspect already.” Shaking her head she looked into Shantal’s eyes and smiled. “Shantal I’m sorry, I should not be speaking like this, not when you are forbidden from having a child of your own.” Lowering her gaze she sighed. “But well that’s a good thing, you’ll be the only one to survive if Rahine truly does what she plans.”
Shantal shook her head, a small frown spread across her forehead. “What do you mean?”
Andrea shook her head. “No, I cannot tell you that, but I will tell you about Michael, for I am sure he will arrive soon after all the concubines disappear.” Taking Shantal’s hand she gently placed it on her abdomen and smiled.
“Michael must never know about this child, if I can I will make sure the baby is free and lives the life neither one of us could. Shantal I want you to understand, Michael is extremely devious, he enjoys using people, he will take you to bed and make you believe he loves you just to obtain what he wants. Never allow your heart to be seduced by him, he is extremely handsome, his smile is sweet and tender, but his eyes are cold, lifeless. He has no heart, his soul is blacker than hell, but his one weakness is Nikita.” Andrea looked up as the doors to the garden opened and Rahine walked toward the chambers followed by four large guards. “She’s coming for me, Listen and remember. Rahine has knowledge of Section one because her sister is inside, Rahine is as devious and cold hearted as her sister, they are identical in every way but two. Rahine does not suffer from insanity like her sister. And they do not look that much alike except for their hair and eyes. If Michael ever is brought here he must know this so he can fight back just as much as he has fought-“
The doors of the chamber slammed open and Rahine entered, making Andrea gasp.
“Take Andrine to the birthing room, she will enjoy the luxury of solitude until the child is born.” Rahine ordered.
Two of the large guards stepped closer and Andrea tightened her hold on Shantal. “Remember and tell Michael, Rahine’s sister is section one’s second in command.”
The guards reached them and Andrea bent forward. Giving Shantal a small kiss on the cheek she slipped something cold into her hand and allowed one of the guards to help her to stand. “Remember, he will not be cooperative unless his beloved is in danger. “ she whispered as she stood.
Turning Andrea allowed the guards to lead her out of the chamber, leaving Shantal confused. Opening her palm Shantal found a small earing, it’s design old and worn but still beautiful. Her fingers gently traced the old design as she wondered why Andrea had given the earing to her.
*** End of flashback sequence. ***
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Shantal jumped as a door was slammed bringing her out of her reverie. She looked around noticing she stood before her door, a loud thud was heard from inside the room and Shantal quickly opened the door. Stepping inside she froze in place at the image before her. Michael laid on the floor in the middle of the room, Gadari stood over him, smiling.
“What’s going on in here Gadari? I said to explain not beat the life out of him.” Shantal stepped closer and saw Michael slowly lift his head.
Gadari stepped away from Michael and bowed. “Forgive me Shantal, he will not listen and cooperate. He should be sedated and kept under control.”
Shantal knelt beside Michael, her hands gently helped him to sit up. “Leave us, we need to speak alone.” She watched as Gadari frowned but nodded and bowed.
“I will guard your door Shantal, if you need me simply shout.”
Shantal nodded. She watched as the door closed and sighed. Holding Michael’s shoulders she gently shook him. “Are you insane? Gadari could have killed you! Why did you attempt to fight him?”
Michael stared at her with wide eyes. His breathing erratic as he tried to keep the pain from obliterating his consciousnes once again.
"I will not do what they want. They might as well kill me now.” he whispered.
Shantal hissed. “You do not understand! You will obey, they will make-“ she noticed how hard he shook and sighed. “Are you hungry?” She asked as she slowly helped him to stand.
Michael nodded softly as he tried to keep himself upright, his body lurched forward collapsing onto his knees once again. Shaking his head he tried to keep his vision clear. “What did they give me?” he thought aloud making Shantal smile.
“The drug is potent right? Makes your vision blur, your sense of balance is askew, your stomach cramps, makes you extremely weak and disoriented and your head ache terribly?”
Michael nodded. “What is it? I’ve never experienced anything like this.” He gulped as pain shot through his entire body making him shake softly.
Shantal knelt beside him. Calling for Gadari she placed her hand on Michael’s cheek. “The drug has no name, it is very ancient and it could be deadly if used for long periods of time. Your body will recover soon, but you must eat.” She looked up as the door opened and Gadari entered. “Help me place him on the bed again.”
Gadari crouched before Michael and nodded. Taking Michael by the waist he hoisted him up and placed his right arm across his shoulders allowing Michael to walk.
“You need to eat, trust Shantal she will help you.” Gadari whispered to Michael as he slowly dragged him toward the bed.
Shantal stood beside the bed as Gadari approached. She waited until Michael sat on the edge of the bed. “Thank you Gadari.” She said as she covered Michael’s nakedness with the blanket.
Gadari again bowed and smiled, leaving the chamber he closed and locked the doors. “I hope Shantal can convince you to cooperate, because if she is unable to then you will have no will to fight.” Gadari thought as he turned and placed his back against the doors.
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Shantal gently brushed a curl from Michael’s forehead. Looking at the tray of food that rested on the table she smiled. “How about eating Michael?”
Michael lifted his head and stared at Shantal. “Is it drugged?” he asked as the pain throbbing inside his head increased.
Shantal smiled. “No, it’s simple food, soup, meat and bread. Accompanied by wine and lemonade.” She stated as she brought the plate of soup to the bed. “Please eat, your body needs the nutrients and it will help to dicipate the effects of the drugs quicker.”
Michael stared at the bowl of steaming soup, the smell made his stomach growl as he remembered he had not eaten anything since breakfast two days before. Not that skipping several meals mattered, he had done it often while on missions, but since Nikita had been forced to take over as Operations she had introduced him to the idea of four meals a day plus snacks. And that was before she was pregnant!
Shantal noticed a certain glazed look still in his beautiful Jade green eyes, she knew that the soup was drugged and hated the idea of giving him anything that
would harm him but Rahine would come for him soon and Michael had to be docile and subservient, and if the drugs kept him safe Shantal would make sure he ate every last drop. “Michael please, eat.” She slowly took the spoon and scooped up a small amount of soup, she carefully lifted the spoon to Michael’s lips and waited.
Michael gazed deeply into her eyes, seeking some deception, finding nothing but worry shining inside her dark orbs he slowly opened his lips and allowed Shantal to feed him.
Shantal was glad that Michael accepted the food, but she worried about the effects the drugs would have on him. She had never experienced the Kashnari’s effect and did not know what would happen once the drug began to take effect. Shantal smiled as Michael finished the soup, she stood and brought the meat pie to him and took a seat beside him as she slowly spoon fed him.
Michael enjoyed the food, knowing that this could be his last meal. He allowed his mind to wander as the girl fed him. “Nikita you were right, as always. It was a trap, you could feel it and tried to warn me, but I didn’t listen. And now my future is uncertain. I wonder what they told you? Are you alright Mon Ame?” He closed his eyes and swallowed another bite of pie, savoring the spices. “Please god don’t allow any harm to come to her or the child inside her. Please allow me to see her one last time before I die.” he prayed not knowing that he did it aloud until Shantal gasped.
His eyes snapped open and he stared into her tear filled eyes. “Why do you think you will die here?”
Michael shifted his gaze away from her and turned to stare at the window. “I’m a captive, a slave to your mistress. I will never submit Shantal.”
Shantal sighed. Standing she gently placed her hand on his chin and forced him to look at her. “If you want to live you must obey whatever she says. Do what she wants Michael, please.”
Michael glared at her. “Tell me why was I brought here? The real reason.” He snapped, grabbing her arms and forcing her to kneel before him.
Shantal’s heart raced, she felt lightheaded as his breath mingled with hers. “He’s so close.” She thought. Nodding she pulled back hoping he would let go, but he did not. Sighing she lifted her gaze and licked her lips.
“You were brought here to procreate. My mistress wants children and she wants you to be the father. She chose you because of your looks and-“
Michael pushed her away, he stood unsteadily and stepped toward the table, grabbing the wine bottle he opened it and sipped. “She wants me to give her children? That’s a joke!” He stated.
Shantal stood and walked toward him. “You must do it, Michael if you don’t cooperate she will harm you......and-“
Michael spun around and grabbed her shoulders. “And who? Who will she harm?”
Shantal could feel Michael shaking, she knew that the wine had a stronger dose of Kashnari than the food and she tried to take the bottle away from him, he shook his head and took another large drink. Shantal gasped as she watched the drug slowly taking control of his body, she sighed and stared deeply into his pale eyes. “She will harm your son and Nikita.” Shantal whispered.
Michael pushed her away. “They are safe, your mistress cannot get close to them.” he said as he slowly stumbled toward the window. His left hand reached out and grabbed on to the wall. He lowered his head and shook it several times making the pain worse.
Shantal watched frightened as Michael slowly slid down the wall, his head lowered to his chest. She carefully stepped closer. “Michael she can and will get to them, she can harm them if she wants." Noticing how pale he was becoming she crouched down beside him and gently placed her hand on his cheek and rubbed her thumb across his jaw. "please let me help you back into bed, you need to rest, the drugs are still cursing inside you-“
Michael’s arm shot out wrapping his hand around her wrist he dragged her to kneel beside him. “What is....wrong with me?” he asked breathlessly.
“The wine must have been drugged, tell me what you feel, I might be able to counteract the drug.” Shantal placed her hand over his and gently brushed her fingers over his knuckles hoping it would calm him down.
Michael nodded jerkily, he lifted his pain filled head and sighed. “Blurred vision, weakness, dizziness, pain.” gulping he tried to focus on Shantal’s face as it slowly
swam before him. Letting the bottle of wine go he grasped Shantal’s shoulder. “It’s difficult to breathe, difficult to think.” he whispered.
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