The Search.

Grimly,David kept walking through the jungle,better known as the Amazon Rain Forest.Sweat was visible on his forehead,as he made sure he watched his step as he used his knive to hack away at the thick foilage surrounding him,and he kept a sharp look-out.The last thing he wanted to do,was to step on a snake or any other lethal wildlife in this dangerous place.

Dressed in his British Army jungle fatigues,which consisted of a short sleeved,British army T-shirt.He wore matching trousers and a belt.He carried a light backpack that was filled with his bedding and other equipment.David was also armed with firearms,a large,but looking lethal blade,of which he was currently using to hack his way through the thick jungle undergrowth.

He'd been trekking here for days,searching for something that he'd heard other trekkers mention.An undiscovered city,that was rumoured to have great wealth hidden there.

Of course,David wasn't interested in obtaining the wealth.He earned good enough money doing his current work.He was an expert soldier,very well experienced and was always willing to help those that needed it.David was only interested in finding the place.He ran his own tour guide company with his two younger sisters:Louise and Naomi.It was quite a popular place.Louise and Naomi were both very pretty,but also full of charm and knew how to keep their business in profit.

Thinking of them,David pulled out a photograph of them all.It showed Louise and Naomi hugging into him,their smiles full of warmth.It was a treasured momento for him.It kept his morale up.Not only were Louise and Naomi were his sisters,they were also his best friends.

He kept up his walk,and started to see he was getting closer to his objective.He could now see stone buildings,and he headed towards them.

When David reached them,he could see that this had once been a vast city.There were many stone buildings,and most were in ruins.There was also a low mist that shrouded the whole place,and David thought that was very eerie.

He certainly didn't see anybody about,knowing the inhabitants who'd lived here were now long gone.David guessed this place must have once been a thriving metropolis.Now,it was completely empty.

Even so,David suddenly had a feeling he was being watched.Long experience had taught him when to be on guard,and this was one of them.

Grimly,he moved forward slowly,the mist blocking out his lower legs.David noticed that the mist appeared to cling to him,but he kept calm,still keeping a sharp eye out.He'd heard about this place.Its ruins dated back to the Aztecs,and was rumoured to have the mysterious wealth here.

Of course,David had also heard about some people that had come here,but none had returned to confirm the rumours.He was beginning to think coming here,was an extremely bad idea.

Still,he kept his head and continued to walk around the now,empty stone buildings.He was undecided to go into one of them.In the end,David listened to his sixth sense,and decided not too.It was too risky.

He then turned around to head back into the jungle.Who cares if there's wealth here? He thought to himself.Better to get out of here,whilst he still could.David also sensed something was trying to keep him here,and he didn't like it.

As David began to move back into the jungle,he heard a voice.

'David.'

It was a woman's voice,and it made him stop dead in his tracks.

'David.'the voice repeated.

"Hello?" David called out,wondering if his mind was beginning to play tricks on him.

He continued to stand still,listening.Sure enough,he heard his name spoken again.

"Who are you?"he asked."Where are you?"

It was then,that David saw the mist ahead of him beginning to thicken,and much to his surprise,start to take the form of a human being.Within a few moments,David saw it transform into the shape of a woman.A young woman,and he could see she was staggeringly beautiful.Her features certainly matched the appearance of an Aztec woman.She had long,raven hair which fell gently on her shoulders.Her eyes were dark though,even though she was dressed in white clothing of the time.But her eyes were fixed on him.

David's feet remained firmly rooted to the ground,he couldn't help but stare back at this strange discovery.Who or what was this woman,staring back at him? From her expression,he could see no hostility on her face.Instead,it was gentle,and she was now beckoning him forward with her arm.As she did so,she turned away to head deeper into the ruined city.

David managed to stay where he was,and didn't follow the mysterious woman.For all he knew,she might be leading him into a trap.He had seen she waa very beautiful,but he sensed danger at her presence.

He had managed to keep his head,and had decided to head back,when he heard the woman's voice again.

'Please,David.'

This time,there was a plea in her voice,although he still hesitated.But then,David decided to see for himself.

As he walked forward,he began to pray aloud.reciting the 23rd Psalm and the Lord's Prayer.As he did so,David felt a comforting presence inside him.

He then saw the young woman again.She was standing in some sort of arena,and her gaze was still locked on his as David moved closer to her.

He stopped just a few feet away from her,and waited.His expression was curious.The woman then began to move towards him.David noticed she was gliding,and she then stopped right in front of him.

'Don't be afraid,David.'the woman's voice spoke again to him,although he didn't see her lips move.

"Who are you?" David asked,his gaze still fixed on her,not really sure what to make of what he was seeing.He was starting to think coming here,had been an extremely bad idea.

"Come,"the woman responded,holding out her hands to him."I will put you at ease."

David looked deeper into her eyes,and he  saw no hostility or malice there.With his soldier's background,he could usually tell when there was danger around.He sensed none of that here.

With that thought in mind,David made his decision as he then extended his own hands to her.As soon as his hands touched hers,both of them disappeared from the empty ruins.

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Many miles away from the city's ruins,was a small port by the Amazon.It was only a small settlement,and it didn't really attract many tourists.Indeed,only a few people came here that were seeking more than the usual tourist sights.

In a small building next to the river,two young women were getting worried.These were David's younger sisters:Louise and Naomi.Both girls had raven hair,although Louise had the longest,falling past her shoulders.Naomi had shoulder length hair.
Both girls were extremely attractive,and they both had very good figures.They attracted a lot of admirers,which was really good for their business,as they gained a lot of new customers.

Right now though,earning money was the last thing on both girls' minds.It was at the very moment when David:their brother had disappeared with the mysterious young woman,that both Louise and Naomi felt a sense of dread.All three of them shared a tremendous and unbreakable bond.They seemed to sense when any of them was in trouble.

Presently,Louise and Naomi were in their office:a more modern building than the rest of the remote,small village they'd set up in.Despite the location being far off from civilization,it was still a good choice.Many tourists still came here,looking for extreme  adventure and thrills,and they were willing to pay very well for it.They certainly didn't struggle for custom.

Right now though,both Louise and Naomi were struggling to think where their brother was.David had told them where he was going,and both girls knew the area he'd mentioned.Louise had to admit,that she prefered to avoid that particular place.She had heard of the myths of a lost city there,with a supposed fabulous treasure hidden there.

However,Louise didn't really care much for it.That place was largely unexplored,and who knows what hidden dangers lurked there.She and Naomi had only by-passed it,when David had pointed it out to them during a boat trip.The girls had remembered him saying his idea to explore the area.

Now,he was well overdue and both Louise and Naomi were really starting to worry.

They were both sitting in their office,looking at a map of the Amazon River,where it showed the areas they knew so well,and other parts that were still unknown to them.

"He definitely went into this area,Naomi." Louise told her younger sister,who was looking just as anxious at the map.

"Yes,that's true,Louise." Naomi nodded her agreement to that.'I can't believe David would go that deep inside the jungle."

"He must have been pretty keen to do so,and without our help to back him up." Louise was studying the map intently,as she knew David had already told her of the route he was taking.

"How long did he say it would take him?" Naomi asked.

"Only a few days,"Louise admitted,"but I think he's in trouble."

"How do you know that,Louise?"

"I just do,"her sister answered."We all have something,me you and David.We just know when one of us needs help."

"What can we do?"

"Prepare our gear," Louise's response was firm and determined."We'll take the boat and head after him."

"Okay." Naomi nodded her approval,and immediately began to do so.

Louise then began her own preparations,as she headed to a chest in the office,and after opening it,she took out several firearms and began to check them over on her desk.Usually,Louise hated guns,but David had convinced his two sisters to learn how to use them,and he'd taught them well.Louise and Naomi could handle many weapons,and they were crack shots too.

Louise had just finished cleaning and re-assembling the weapons,when she heard a knock on the door,and she turned to face two young women looking at her.

Both girls were dressed in similar jungle style shirts and trousers,and Louise could see they were both very pretty.One had long,flowing black hair which fell way past her back,She had warm,hazel eyes,and was a little shorter in stature than her female companion.

Her companion was a shoulder length brunette,and was stood a foot taller than her female colleague.Again;she had brown eyes,although they appeared to be watchful.Still,there was no hostility on both of the two girls,and the shorter girl stepped forward,a warm smile on her face as she did so.

"Good evening,"the girl greeted Louise and Naomi,offering her hand to them."I'm looking for David or Louise please."

"I'm Louise,' was the polite response. Louise did shake her hand."Can I help you?"

"My name's Dena,"the first girl introduced herself,before nodding to her taller companion."This is Kelly,my partner."

Kelly also nodded politely to Louise and Naomi,who also shook her own offered hand to them.

"This is Naomi,"Louise nodded to her younger sister .David isn't here right now."

"Oh," Dena's tone sounded disappointed."Do you know when he'll be back? I really wanted to meet him."

"Concerning?"Louise asked,wondering if David knew these two young women.

"Well,he was highly recommended." Dena answered."We would like to hire him,if that's possible."

"I'm not sure when he'll be back,"Naomi interjected."Hopefully tomorrow,if you want to come back then."

Both Dena and Kelly looked at each other,before Dena nodded.

"That's fine,"she responded,still politely."We're hoping we can hire you?"

"Of course,Miss Dena." Louise nodded,her business head came on."What did you have in mind?"

Dena and Kelly both exchanged glances,before Kelly decided to inform them.

"We've been informed of a mysterious lost city,deep in the Amazon jungle." Kelly's tone was calm,although Louise could see the woman's eyes was bothered by something.

"But it's not just that we're investigating." Dena came in,her tone also calm."We've heard some people have disappeared near that place."

"Oh?" Louise was curious hearing that.She and her siblings knew a great deal about their area,but this was news to her and Naomi."Who?"

"They've all been young women." Dena answered."Nobody's found a trace of them,but we think there's foul play involved."

"Oh?" Naomi was curious on hearing that."You have evidence to support that?"

"Not much."Kelly had to admit in her response,but she did continue:

"One of the missing girls is a police officer.In fact,she's my sister.She came here to investigate."

"When was the last time you talked to her?"

"Just over a week ago." Kelly answered."She said she had a lead,and was going to follow it up.I haven't heard from her since."

"I see." Louise nodded,wondering if she could help."Why are you here? Have you not contacted the police?"

"Yes,we did." Dena also nodded to confirm that."But we both have suspicions about the police.We think some of them are involved,That's why I wanted to talk to David."

"You know him?"

"I met him once." Dena nodded." He saved my life when I was investigating a story.I never got to thank him."

"Will you help us?" Kelly asked,her eyes looking at both Louise and Naomi."Please?"

"Of course we will." Louise agreed."However,it's too late to do anything tonight.Best to come back tomorrow morning,if that's okay?"

Both Dena and Kelly nodded,and they thanked Louise and Naomi for their time.Then they left.

After they'd gone,Louise looked over at Naomi.

"You heard anything about any foul play in this area,Naomi?"

"Not off-hand,no." Naomi answered her sister."David never mentioned anything like that.He definitely would have told us if there was."

"Yes,he definitely would have." Louise agreed with her sister,remembering the countless times their brother had helped them from being in the bad guys clutches.They knew not everyone here,was very honourable.Some people were criminals,and coming down to this area was a good place to hide.Louise and Naomi had often been targeted,and had also been seized as hostages many times..Their boat trips was certainly useful,as the girls kidnappers often forced them to guide the boat out on the Amazon to escape the authorities.

Still thinking on that,Louise shuddered at some of those memories.She and Naomi had been bound and gagged many times by those criminals,and there'd been many close calls.Indeed,the bad guys had often set up death traps,deliberately placing Louise and Naomi in severe peril.Fortunately,David had always managed to rescue them,sometimes just at the last desperate moment.

"We'll do some checking on it tomorrow."Louise decided."Then,we'll head out to find David."

"I hope he's okay,Louise." Naomi commented,clearly showing the worry in her tone and her expression.

"So do I,Naomi." Louise responded,mirroring Naomi's worries."So do I."

With that said,both girls then finished off checking their equipment,before finally retiring to their rooms for sleep.

As Dena and Kelly exited the building where Louise and Naomi were,they didn't spot that they were both being keenly observed by sinister eyes.Two men,dressed in combat fatigues,were watching the two girls and one of them was taking pictures of them with a camera.

The man taking the pictures took several snaps,still completely unseen by Dena and Kelly.And after he was satisfied with that,he and his accomplice watched the two girls enter a nearby hotel,and once the girls had gone inside,they moved off too.

Both men made their way to another hotel,and immediately began to report their findings to their employer.When they reached the room they were supposed to be at,both of them stopped outside the door.

From outside,they heard sounds of two women.One was panting heavily with excitement,whilst the other could be heard mumbling frantically.Both men could tell the mumbling was filled with terror.They both hesitated,glancing at each other,not sure what to do.

Inside this particular hotel room,there were indeed two women.Both of them were highly attractive.One was a shoulder length blonde with a lean,very fit figure.Her name was Doctor Helga Schmidt:Her blue eyes were looking down at the other young woman,and her eyes were gleaming with strong,sexual lust.

The second young woman the blonde was staring at,was looking up at her.This woman's eyes were indeed,filled with terror.She was currently lying on her back,on a super king-sized bed.But the woman wasn't feeling comfortable.
Instead,she had been bound and gagged on it by Schmidt.Tight ropes were encircled over her wrists,and her arms had been placed over her head,securing her hands to the exquisite metal bed frame.Her legs had been tied to the two bottom corners of the bed,and a tight black cloth had been tied into the corners of the young woman's mouth,making a highly effective cleave gag.

Doctor Schmidt chuckled with evil intent,staring down at her pretty captive.The bound and gagged girl was completely naked,and she was desperately trying to scream for help,but it was all in vain.All she could do,was mumble faintly behind her gag.

She was also making frantic struggles on the bed,desperately trying to break free from being tied up.However,her efforts were wasted,and her captor smiled menacingly down at her.

"Struggle all you want,my pretty." Schmidt told her,as she savoured the girl's pretty features."I assure you,you won't escape."

Full of dismay and still terror-stricken,the bound woman knew this for certain.She'd exhausted herself from her struggles,but not one of the ropes tied on her gave an inch.She could only look up helplessly,her eyes bulging up at the blonde woman,dreading what was coming next.

"Well,my dear,"Schmidt told her,eagerly licking her lips in anticipation, once more savouring her prize.Her men had grabbed the girl from a boarding school in England.They'd confirmed the girl had no family,and Schmidt had an insatiable appetite to enjoy pretty girls in uniform."Let's have some fun,shall we?"

With that,Schmidt immediately began to crawl on top of the terrified girl,and she began to use her tongue on the girls breasts,nipples and face.The trussed up girl was still frantically struggling as she was sexually assaulted,but the blonde woman's strength was far too powerful.After Schmidt had fully enjoyed herself on feeling all over the girl's bound body,she thrn climaxed with her.Both women's bodies instantly exploded together.Schmidt was delighted as she raped the helpless girl,before she finally slumped on top of her,totally exhausted,but still triumphant.

She was enjoying listening to the girl's gagged whimpers,and Schmidt gripped her chin,forcing her captive to look at her.

"That was very good,my pretty." Schmidt's tone was full of pleasure,although the menace in it was still there.

"I'm definitely keeping you." Schmidt continued."My personal harem is always ready to accept new and pretty slaves,and I think you'll make an excellent addition to it."

She was pleased to see the girl's eyes bulge on hearing this,and this made her whimpers more intense.Only a cruel smile was the result.Schmidt liked nothing better,than to ravish a pretty girl and keep her secure for later enjoyment.

It was then Schmidt became aware of the two men standing outside her hotel room,viewing them from the security cameras she'd placed and she ordered them to enter.When they did,neither of the two men looked fully at the bound and gagged girl on the bed,who stared back up at them with terror-stricken eyes.None of the two men moved to help her.

"Take her to get cleaned up." Schmidt instructed the two of them."Then make sure she's secure and silenced and put her with the others.Don't let her escape."

One of the men nodded and he moved towards,the still mumbling and terrified girl on the bed.He pulled out a menacing blade,which made the girl squeal behind her gag,but the man used it only to cut her ropes binding her to the bed.He then lifted her into a firemans carry and took her away.Her muffled mumbles fading as he carried her out of the room.

When they'd both gone,Schmidt turned to the remaining man,and she clearly noticed the small brown envelope he held in his hand.

"The photographs." Schmidt held out her hand for them,and the man dutifully handed the envelope over to her.

Schmidt took out the photographs,and she closely examined them.They were of Dena and Kelly going into meet Louise and Naomi,and there were pictures of them also.

"Who are these two beauties?" Schmidt asked with interest,clearly admiring how pretty Louise and Naomi were.

"They're called Louise and Naomi,"the man answered."They run a boat tour into the jungle."

"Interesting," Schmidt observed."They do it on their own?"

"They have a brother that helps them,but he wasn't there."

"No matter." Schmidt dismissed that instantly."I take it they wanted to hire their services?"

"Yes,doctor." The man confirmed."They said they'd be back in the morning."

"Very good,and so shall we.Prepare everything for our own boat trip.I'm quite interested in seeing these two new girls."

"They are armed,doctor,"he reported."We both saw them preparing weapons,and they don't appear to be easily intimidated."

"Even better." Schmidt was pleased to hear that.She liked nothing better,than to seize a strong-willed woman to enslave and break her spirit.

"Shall I seize them for you,doctor?"

"Tempting,Hans,but not just yet.I would like more information,so for now:We'll keep a close eye on our next prey.We will get things moving tomorrow.For now,you're dismissed."

"Yes,Doctor Schmidt."the man known as Hans nodded respectfully to her and brought his feet together,before promptly leaving her alone in the room.Schmidt continued to examine the photographs of all four young women,especially the ones on Louise and Naomi.

"I think I may add you two beauties to my collection."she muttered to herself,still admiring how highly attractive Louise and Naomi were."I"m always on the hunt for nee additions to my harem."

With that said,Schmidt chuckled ominously to herself,obviously looking forward to future plans.

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The next morning,Louise and Naomi were preparing their boat for the trip ahead.It didn't take them long,as with David who'd trained them,were expert mechanics.They always made sure they had the tools needed.

As they waited for the possible return of Dena and Kelly,both girls sat in the cabin.

"You think David's okay?" Naomi asked Louise,her tone worried.She'd been thinking about her brother last night.

"I hope so Naomi." Louise responded,her tone mirroring her sister's." He can look after himself."

Both girls were still sitting in the cabin,when they heard the sound of Dena's voice calling them from outside.

"Hello? Louise,Kelly,are you there?"

Louise glanced at Naomi,nodding to her as they both moved up to the deck to meet Dena.Kelly was there too,holding a small Manila folder.On seeing them both,Dens smiled at them,although Kelly didn't.However,Louise understood why.

"Good morning." Louise greeted them."Come aboard please."

Both Dena and Kelly nodded their thanks and did so.Louise gestured for them to proceed into the boat's cabin.Naomi stayed in the wheelhouse,waiting for them to return.

Once the three young women had settled in.Kelly placed the folder she'd been carrying onto the table they sat around.

"I thought it best to give you some background information,Louise." Dena told her as she opened the folder to reveal,several large blown up photographs of people.She then handed them over to Louise who accepted.

Dena and Kelly watched Louise as she opened up the folder to glance at the photographs.The first one she picked up,was of a very beautiful blonde woman,although Louise noticed the woman's blue eyes looked very cold.She glanced back up to look at Dena,who promptly answered her expected query.

"Her name is Doctor Keri Schmidt." Dena responded."As you can see,she's very beautiful,but in reality:She's extremely bad news."

"How so?"

"Doctor Schmidt has really dirty hands.She's been involved in smuggling,coporate theft and even operating in the slavery market underworld.She's bad news all over."

"And you've been investigating her?' Louise asked.

Dena and Kelly both nodded to that,before Kelly continued:"She always manages to stay one step ahead of the law.In fact,we're convinced she's got help from the inside the law.Everybody we know who's tried to bring her in,hasn't got anywhere near her."

"She's a very good fighter too," Dena informed.'Schmidt's a good shot,expert at martial arts and a really tough nut to crack.She's got her own personal army to back her up too,and they're totally loyal to her.Not one of them will betray her."

"I see," Louise nodded her understanding.

"This is why we want to hire you and David.We've heard you can handle yourselves in any trouble."

"Well,we always try to avoid it," Louise replied truthfully,although of course:She knew it wasn't always possible.Louise always felt grateful to David for teaching her firearms training and martial arts.It had helped her and Naomi get out of trouble many times.

"Can we speak to David please?" Dena asked Louise sincerely."I really would like that."

"I'm sorry,but he's gone off onto a mission in the jungle." Louise told her,not admitting that she was really worried for her brother."He won't be back till later."

Louise clearly noticed the disappointment in both their eyes,but Dena responded.

"It's okay.I'm sure we'll bump into him later,but we'd still like to hire your boat."

"As you wish." Louise nodded."You have somewhere in mind?"

"Yes,we'd like you to take us to this area,please." Kelly answered,as she pulled out a folded map and opened it up i
on the table for Louise to study.Almost immediately,Louise knew this was the area David had gone into,but she never mentioned that.

"That"s a very remote area," Louise told her."You think your sister is there?"

"I'm not sure." Kelly had to admit,her tone almost cracked as she said that.Something Louise noticed."But I think it's a good place to start.If the bad guys want to hide,that's a perfect spot."

"I agree." Louise nodded.

"You've been up there?"

"Not much,but yes." Louise nodded again."It's a very creepy place,and you really have to know your bearings up there.Very easy to get lost up there."

"We"ve heard there's a ruined city in that area." Dena then told them."It"s supposed to have some kind of power hidden inside,but it seems unlikely.Have you had anyone ask you to go up there?"

"No," Louise admitted,she was curious about that."What sort of power?"

"Nobody really knows." Dena admitted herself."I've heard it's rumoured to be tremendous.But the people who went up there to look for it,always came back empty-handed."

"Okay," Louise responded.She knew that herself and Naomi had discussed that with David,but they both knew their brother wasn't affected by greed.He always returned.

"We're fully prepared to pay you." Kelly told Louise."Can we discuss your fee?"

Louise could see the two young women weren't going to take no for an answer,and of course,she wasn't going to refuse.Business was still business,and it was always good to get custom.

"Okay,"she finally agreed."Here are our terms."

It didn't take Dena and Kelly to accept the deal,and after doing so,they all headed back to the boat's wheelhouse.Naomi was seated in the chair in front of the wheel,clearly waiting for them.

"Okay,Naomi," Louise told her politely."Let's go."

Naomi nodded and she started the boat's engine.Louise helped to cast the ropes off,and within moments,the boat headed away from the small port and moved smoothly and deeper into the forest.

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Unseen by the four girls on the departing boat,Hans and Karl:Doctor Schmidt's henchmen,calmly observed their unsuspecting prey leave the port.As soon as they were distant from the port,Hans took our his mobile phone to call his superior.Schmidt answered his call immediately..

"They have left,Doctor Schmidt." Hans reported."All four women."

"Very well,Hans." Schmidt's voice responded back."Make preparations to follow them.I will join you shortly."

"Jawohl,Herr Doktor."

With that,the call ended and both Hans and Karl headed back into the port.

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Back on the boat,Naomi continued to guide the vessel on the river.Although she knew the river quite well,Naomi still kept her eyes open.There were still many hazards out here,especially the unseen ones.

Louise,Dena and Kelly stood in the wheelhouse with her.Louise was looking through a pair of binoculars,acting as a back up for Naomi.So far,everything was progressing smoothly.Nothing came out to threaten them,and they were making good progress.

As Louise kept looking through her binoculars,she heard Dena say:

"Your David.Tell me about him."

"What do you want to know?" Louise responded,still looking through her binoculars.

"Is he a soldier? He fights very well."

"Yes,he's in our army." Louise answered,not really willing to reveal much about her brother.

"I really hope I can see him again." Dena was still hopeful she could do that,not forgetting how he'd saved her from Schmidt's clutches.

"I'm sure you will." Louise lowered the binoculars to look at Dena."He never forgets the people he helps."

"I heard he's helped you and Naomi many times." Kelly interjected.

"Yes,David has." Naomi came in herself,confirming that.She looked at Kelly more closely for a moment,before turning her attention back to her steering.Kelly didn't respond back.

The girls didn't really say much after that,as their boat continued upstream.

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Back at the port,Hans and Karl stood on one of the many piers the place had.They were waiting for Schmidt,and to tell her everything was ready.

Docked on the pier,was the boat they were going to use.It looked nothing like Louise's boat.Indeed,it was much larger and had much more luxury to offer.Hans and Karl were dressed in suitable,jungle shirts and trousers with hiking boots.Their expressions were not hostile,but Schmidt had given them clear orders,that the boat was to be protected at all costs.Anybody that got too close,they forcibly turned away.

When Schmidt arrived,she was also dressed in a long sleeved,light brown shirt with the same coloured trousers.Her own hiking boots strode confidently towards Hans and Karl as they waited for her.

The trio then boarded the boat immediately,and within moments,the vessel left the pier to follow the same route as Louise's boat had.

As the boat cruised smoothly,Hans was at the wheel,whilst Karl handed Schmidt several sheets of paper.

"This is what I found out,Herr Doktor."Karl told her respectfully.

Schmidt examined the papers intently.She could see they gave information on a lost city and its rumours of tremendous power.

"Very interesting." Schmidt declared after she'd finished studying the information Karl had just given her."Immortal power from this lost city.That might be worth investigating later,but for now,we'll follow those women.I want to see what they find out."

With that said,she dismissed Karl with a curt wave of her hand.Karl promptly clicked his heels together and bowed his head respectfully before leaving her alone.

"Immortal power," Schmidt muttered quietly to herself,rubbing her chin thoughtfully.She found herself more intrigued by this as the boat continued its route,following Louise's boat course.

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Some miles ahead,Naomi was still steering the boat up the river.Visubility was still excellent,and she had come up here many times,knowing the unseen dangers of the Amazon river.So,she still kept a sharp look out.

Dena and Kelly were standing on the bow of the boat,observing the jungle sliding by them.Louise too,observed the two young women.She sensed something was very wrong about Kelly.This woman was on edge,although Dena appeared to be relaxed.

She then made her way to Naomi,still steering the boat.

"We're just about there,Louise." Naomi informed her.

"Okay Naomi." Louise nodded,still worrying a lot about David.It wasn't like him to ignore his two sisters.She hoped they'd see some sign of him.

The boat continued to cruise smoothly,when up ahead,all of the four young women noticed a mist now starting to appear on the river and on its banks.Dena and Kelly looked curiously at it,although Louise and Naomi were used to it.Yet,they all felt a creepy feeling from it.


As they continued,Louise spotted a wooden pier up ahead and she nodded to Naomi,who then guided the boat towards it.
After Naomi had successfully docked alongside it and secured the boat,Louise turned towards Kelly and Dena.

"Ready ladies?" Louise asked them,and was pleased to see them both nod,and they came forward to jump onto the pier.Louise checked her equipment and carried her large knife and holstered pistol.Naomi did the same,but she knew she'd stay behind to watch their boat.

"Make sure you stay in touch,Louise." Naomi advised her elder sister,tapping her portable walkie-talkie.

"I will." Louise nodded."Don't worry.Keep your eyes open too,and get in touch immediately."

"Got it.Good luck."

"Thanks.If all goes well,we should be back within four hours."

With everything in order,Louise then led the way into the jungle,with Dena and Kelly following.The three young women disappeared into the bush within seconds.

Once they'd gone,Naomi made another check around the boat,but found nothing amiss.Even so,she still knew she had to stay alert.She then heard the sound of another boat's engine,but as Naomi looked in the direction of the sound,there was nothing to be seen.Naomi decided she would keep checking on that.

With that in her mind,Naomi climbed to the top of the boat,carrying a rifle and sat down on a recliner chair,cradling the rifle on her lap to wait for her sister's return.

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Just out of sight from Naomi,Schmidt's boat had just stopped,when Hans had spotted Naomi and had informed bis superior.As soon as he had,Schmidt came out herself and she peered through her own binoculars,and she studied Naomi intently.The girl looked very alert,and she was also frequently checking the river surface.This made Schmidt very thoughtful.

Finally,Schmidt made a decision,and she turned to Karl.

"Take us alongside her boat,Karl," she ordered."We'll take her there."

"Jawohl,Herr Doktor." Karl nodded and he switched his own boat's engine back on,and he steered the vessel towards Naomi's position.

"You will seize her for me,Hans." Schmidt told him,and he nodded."She is not to be harmed.Secure her and gag her,then bring her to me."

"Jawohl,Herr Doktor." Hans nodded again,and he began to make preparations.With that,Schmidt headed into the boat to wait.

It didn't take long for them to reach Naomi's position,and Hans stood on the bow as they got closer.They could see the girl looking at them as they did so.Also watching Naomi was Schmidt,studying the girl's reactions to their presence.She was pleased to see Naomi didn't look alarmed at seeing their presence.

As Karl steered the boat to pull up alongside Naomi,he greeted her politely.

"Guten morgen Fraulien," he told her,politely bowing his head to Naomi.

"Good morning." Naomi responded."Can I help you?"

"Indeed you can,fraulien." Karl still spoke politely,but suddenly produced a handgun,aiming it at Naomi's chest."Kindly put your hands up."

He could see Naomi's eyes widen slightly at the sight of the weapon,and Karl then noticed the girl look back at the rifle just inches away from her.

"I hope you will be much more sensible than that Fraulien.You do not stand a chance." He tapped the gun he was holding with his other hand."This is a tranquilizer gun.Non-lethal of course,but its after- effects are not pleasant when you wake from it,and I would hate to use it on a pretty girl like yourself."

"So what do you want with me?" Naomi ignored his compliment.

"My superior wishes the pleasure of your company fraulien." Karl informed her,still politely."Leave the rifle and hande hoch."

Helpless,Naomi had to obey,and as she raised her hands above her head,Karl gave a brieg order to Hans,who now stepped into her view.The girl's eyes widened more as she noticed the many coils of strong,brown hemp rope.

"No tricks fraulien." Karl warned her politely,but still firmly as he stepped onto Naomi's boat."Turn around please,and place your hands behind your back."

Seeing they had her cold;Naomi reluctantly obeyed.Instantly,she felt the man begin to wrap the coils of rope aeouns her wrists,and within moments and a final grunt of pain as Karl tightened the last knot,Naomi's hands were securely tied behind her.He then wound more coils of the rope above and below her chest.Within a couple of minutes Naomi was securely trussed up.

With that done,Karl gently,but still firmly took her arm and led her to jump back onto his boat.He then led her into the boat's cabin.As she was forced in,Naomi's eyes bulged in shock and fear at the woman waiting for them.

"The girl,Herr Doktor." Karl reported to her dutifully and respectfully.

"Excellent work,Karl." Dr Schmidt nodded with a smirk,relishing Naomi's pleasing form

"Secure her to this chair."

"What the hell is going on here?" Despite her ever growing fear,Naomi found the courage to demand.

"All will be revealed in good time,my dear." Schmidt answered her." For the moment though,I strongly advise you to co-operate."

Karl gently placed his hands on both of Naomi's shoulders,forcing Naomi to sit on the chair.As soon as their prisoner had done so,Karl and Schmidt quickly began winding more horizontal loops of ropes over Naomi,firmly lashing her to the chair.Within a few minutes,Naomi was completely immobile.

Pleased,Schmidt then told Karl to leave and he did so,leaving the two women alone.

Schmidt chuckled menacingly,as she walked around Naomi,carrying a wide strip of white cloth in her hand.Naomi instantly knew what that was for,and she glared defiantly at her still smirking kidnapper.

"You really think you'll get away with this?" Naomi continued to glare at the woman who'd tied her up.

"My dear,of course I'll get away with it." Schmidt chuckled in response.She lifted Naomi's chin,gripping it tight."In fact,you will be coming away with us.Once I have your pretty sister and those other two beauties,all of you will be my slaves."

"Never!" Naomi's tone was still defiant,but her eyes showed more fear on hearing this.She remembered what those two journalists had told her abour this woman,and she was definitely bad news.

"Oh,you will my dear." Schmidt released her grip on Naomi's chin and walked around to the back of her chair.She then started to play softly with Naomi's hair,and was pleased to see the girl stiffen in fear at her touch.

"So pretty." Schmidt continued."I can see why you attract a lot of attention.A pity I didn't see you earlier.I'm always on the hunt for new merchandise."

"Go f..k yourself bitch!" Naomi snarled back at her,despite the ever increasing terror inside her mounting.

"Tsk tsk," Schmidt shook her head sadly,although she was fully enjoying the moment."Such foul language from such a pretty mouth.Well,I have a remedy for that."

Schmidt suddenly and roughly stuffed a balled up cloth into Naomi's mouth.Naomi mumbled frantically as she felt the cloth completely flatten her tongue on the floor of her mouth.Before she could resist,Schmidt then used the white strip of cloth to tie it into Naomi's mouth,making a highly effective cleave gag.Schmidt tied the knot at the back of Naomi's head extremely tight.The girl felt the cloth sharply cutting into the corners of her lips and she could barely make a sound.

Satisfied the girl was secure and silenced,Schmidt then leaned close to whisper menacingly into Naomi's ear.

"I'm going to make you pay for that,my pretty." Naomi flinched in terror as Schmidt hissed into her ear."Once I have your pretty sister and her friends,I'm going to make sure I enjoy your delicious body,then we'll see if you choose to remain defiant."

Satisfied she had the girl firmly in her clutches,Schmidt then called Karl back in,who immediately responded.

"Follow the tracks where her friends have gone Karl," she instructed."I think it's time we started our own search."

"Jawohl.herr doktor."

Turning her attention back to the bound and gagged Naomi,Dr Schmidt suddenly produced a Luger pistol,and she menacingly stroked it under the girl's chin.

"For the moment,my dear," the German woman told her pretty captive pleasantly."I'll use you as a pretty hostage,where I know your Louise will attempt to rescue you.Be asssured though,she will end up in my personal clutches,just as you are right now."

Schmidt then curtly told Karl."Hans will watch her.We'd better get moving.I want to be back here before night."

Karl nodded and immediately went to inform his accomplice.When Hans entered the cabin,Schmidt told him."Watch her closely Hans.She is not to be harmed,but make sure she stays like that."

"Jawohl,herr doktor." Hans nodded and immediately set his gazr on Naomi's tightly trussed up form.

"We won't be too long,my dear." Schmidt assured her,and then she and Karl left the cabin.Naomi heard both of them leave the boat and head into the thick foilage.She closed her eyes in despair,knowing there was nothing she could do to warn Louise and those other two girls of the incoming threat.

To be continued..