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Element Of Danger - Part Three
Parker's SOS message was picked up by Tracy Island. FAB's one emergency transmitter kicked in, enabling him to speak directly to Jeff. The boys were completely unaware that Penelope's truck had been hijacked. The eyes on Penelope's portrait flashed, and the bruised chauffeur's face appeared on the screen.
Jeff: Parker? What's happened? Are you alright?
Parker: *Over the radio* I'm afraid we've hit a problem, Mister Tracy. Her ladyship and the element have been hijacked by the driver. He jammed my brakes with a beam of some kind before I could get to them.
Jeff: Which way did they go?
Parker: *Over the radio* They went East towards the mountain tunnels. Whoever wanted the element so much had planned it quite well.
Jeff: Okay Parker. We'll take care of this. Get yourself patched up and contact the local authorities.
As Parker ended the transmission, Jeff to turned to his boys.
Jeff: Listen up boys. Alan is about to arrive at the rendezvous at any minute. I'll inform him of the situation. Whoever wanted the element has decided to use Penelope as a shield of some kind.
Virgil: So what do we do now, dad?
Jeff: We have to successfully recover the element as well save Penelope. So here's how we going to do it. Scott, Launch Thunderbird One and block off the East road before the intersection. I'll have the local police assist you. Use whatever means necessary as long as you recover the element intact.
Scott: Yes father.
Jeff: Virgil. Launch Thunderbird 2 and take Brains with you. With the type of the terrain that's there, you'll need Pod 5.
Virgil: Okay father we'll take everything we can.
Jeff: Right. Make sure you get there as fast as you can. Thunderbirds are go!
A few minutes later, both Thunderbirds 1 and 2 took off from their launch bays and headed up into the sky. Jeff stood out on the balcony, as he watched his sons disappear over the horizon. He always worried about Penelope and often regretted sending her on the assignments which put her life on the line. She was his top agent and was certainly the most cherished one. Tin Tin stepped out onto the balcony next to him.
Tin Tin: Try not to worry Mr Tracy. I'm sure that Lady Penelope is quite alright.
Jeff: I know she can handle herself, Tin Tin. I'm just worried that she might have bit off more than she can chew.
Parker's SOS message was picked up by Tracy Island. FAB's one emergency transmitter kicked in, enabling him to speak directly to Jeff. The boys were completely unaware that Penelope's truck had been hijacked. The eyes on Penelope's portrait flashed, and the bruised chauffeur's face appeared on the screen.
Jeff: Parker? What's happened? Are you alright?
Parker: *Over the radio* I'm afraid we've hit a problem, Mister Tracy. Her ladyship and the element have been hijacked by the driver. He jammed my brakes with a beam of some kind before I could get to them.
Jeff: Which way did they go?
Parker: *Over the radio* They went East towards the mountain tunnels. Whoever wanted the element so much had planned it quite well.
Jeff: Okay Parker. We'll take care of this. Get yourself patched up and contact the local authorities.
As Parker ended the transmission, Jeff to turned to his boys.
Jeff: Listen up boys. Alan is about to arrive at the rendezvous at any minute. I'll inform him of the situation. Whoever wanted the element has decided to use Penelope as a shield of some kind.
Virgil: So what do we do now, dad?
Jeff: We have to successfully recover the element as well save Penelope. So here's how we going to do it. Scott, Launch Thunderbird One and block off the East road before the intersection. I'll have the local police assist you. Use whatever means necessary as long as you recover the element intact.
Scott: Yes father.
Jeff: Virgil. Launch Thunderbird 2 and take Brains with you. With the type of the terrain that's there, you'll need Pod 5.
Virgil: Okay father we'll take everything we can.
Jeff: Right. Make sure you get there as fast as you can. Thunderbirds are go!
A few minutes later, both Thunderbirds 1 and 2 took off from their launch bays and headed up into the sky. Jeff stood out on the balcony, as he watched his sons disappear over the horizon. He always worried about Penelope and often regretted sending her on the assignments which put her life on the line. She was his top agent and was certainly the most cherished one. Tin Tin stepped out onto the balcony next to him.
Tin Tin: Try not to worry Mr Tracy. I'm sure that Lady Penelope is quite alright.
Jeff: I know she can handle herself, Tin Tin. I'm just worried that she might have bit off more than she can chew.
*****
The Hood drove the truck deep within the low lit mountain tunnel. A scuffed up jeep waited for him at the other side. Two men approached the Truck and opened up the doors to inspect their cargo. They carefully carried the element out of the truck and placed into onto Jeep's back seat. The second man, then removed two thick explosive packs. He proceeded to the end of the tunnel and fixed them to the side of the road. The Jeeps driver did the same at the other end. While this was being done, The Hood took Penelope into the back of the truck.
The Hood: Okay lets go. It's time to take care of you.
Penelope: What are you going to do?
The Hood: We have fixed charges to the tunnel's entrance and exit. The explosion will force the mountain to cave in on itself, trapping you inside forever. You will run out of air while we escape with the element.
Penelope: Very clever, but you have already lost. Help will be on it's way.
The Hood: *Laughs* I'm afraid it's you that has lost. Now sit down on that guards chair.
As Penelope sat down, The Hood pulled out a coil of rope tied her up with it. Once he had finished, he exited the truck and locked the doors behind him.
The Hood: *Pulls out his pocket watch* So long.
Penelope sat there in the dark as she wriggled around in attempt to break free. She could hear the Jeep's engine fire up. With no way to call for help, all she had was the assurance that International Rescue were on their way. Once outside, The Hood took over the Jeep's wheel and steered it till a safe distance. He pulled out the detonator which was concealed in the passenger door. He then flipped the switch. Both sides of the tunnel suffered at the sound of two huge explosions. sheer rock and dirt blocked up the tunnel both sides. As the dust settled, The Hood smiled at the result. No one surely could get her out. Without much further ado, the proceeded down the long narrow road and on towards their escape.
The Hood: Brilliant. The General will be so pleased that we have his precious element. We will be well rewarded for it.
Driver: I hope so. I was told that this little thing could destroy us if we drop it.
The Hood: Then don't screw up and you'll live to tell the tale.
The Hood: Okay lets go. It's time to take care of you.
Penelope: What are you going to do?
The Hood: We have fixed charges to the tunnel's entrance and exit. The explosion will force the mountain to cave in on itself, trapping you inside forever. You will run out of air while we escape with the element.
Penelope: Very clever, but you have already lost. Help will be on it's way.
The Hood: *Laughs* I'm afraid it's you that has lost. Now sit down on that guards chair.
As Penelope sat down, The Hood pulled out a coil of rope tied her up with it. Once he had finished, he exited the truck and locked the doors behind him.
The Hood: *Pulls out his pocket watch* So long.
Penelope sat there in the dark as she wriggled around in attempt to break free. She could hear the Jeep's engine fire up. With no way to call for help, all she had was the assurance that International Rescue were on their way. Once outside, The Hood took over the Jeep's wheel and steered it till a safe distance. He pulled out the detonator which was concealed in the passenger door. He then flipped the switch. Both sides of the tunnel suffered at the sound of two huge explosions. sheer rock and dirt blocked up the tunnel both sides. As the dust settled, The Hood smiled at the result. No one surely could get her out. Without much further ado, the proceeded down the long narrow road and on towards their escape.
The Hood: Brilliant. The General will be so pleased that we have his precious element. We will be well rewarded for it.
Driver: I hope so. I was told that this little thing could destroy us if we drop it.
The Hood: Then don't screw up and you'll live to tell the tale.
*****
High above the mountain pass, Scott approached the truck's last known position in Thunderbird 1. He spotted Parker and FAB 1 below. He altered his course and headed east towards the intersection. He then spotted the completely buried mountain tunnel. The sate of the tunnel raised red flags in Scott's conscience.
Scott: Thunderbird 1 to base. I have arrived at the danger zone. I can see the mountain tunnel below me. It has been completely destroyed. I just pray that Penelope is still alive in there.
Jeff: *Over the radio* Proceed to the police barricade, Scott. Virgil and Brains should be there in Ten minutes.
Scott: FAB. Judging by the smoke, the explosion was recent which also means that the guys who took the element couldn't have gotten far. I should be able to get a visual on them.
Scott hit the thrusters. He cruised at a steady speed and altitude. The road appeared in his lower view port window. After a few minutes, he spotted the Jeep.
Scott: That must be them. *contacts base once again.* Base from Thunderbird 1. I have spotted them. They are driving a small desert Jeep.
Jeff: *Over the radio* How many men Scott?
Scott: There are three men. They have the element in the back seat. It's still sealed in it's container. I'm going to proceed to the barricade, it hopefully shouldn't be to hard to stop.
Meanwhile, in Thunderbird 2, Virgil and Brains had eventually approached the danger zone. They had been checking over the equipment that they had brought with them. Brains had gone over the schematics of a new pod vehicle which he had adapted from the Mole. He called it "The Burrower." The Mole would tunnel down, but the Burrower had the capability to drill straight through. They also had the Monobrake, the two hover bikes on board.
Virgil: Base from Thunderbird 2. We have arrived at the Danger Zone father. We're about to touch down and deploy the pod.
Jeff: *Over the radio.* FAB Virgil.
Virgil: Is the new vehicle ready, Brains?
Brains: It is fully o-operational Virgil. The Burrower passed all o-of it's maintenance tests.
Virgil: Right. I can see the mountain tunnel up ahead. Scott was right. It looks like a disaster zone down there. You better get ready.
Brains: FAB.
Virgil touched down right outside the West entrance to tunnel. Thunderbird 2 raised up on her metal legs, revealing the Pod that she concealed. The Pod's door opened, revealing it's interior. The small, grey box shaped Burrower emerged on it's Caterpillar tacks. Brains took the controls as he steered her towards the blocked tunnel entrance. When he was position, he activated the machines, drilling devise.
Brains: I'm position, Virgil. Starting drilling motors...now!
The Burrower's drill sprung to life. It started to make a fine hole in the rock, creating a tunnel large enough for any vehicle to fit through. It would prove to be a time consuming process. As for Penelope, time was not on her side. She was still restrained to the chair. The force of the explosion had knocked her unconscious. The truck had survived, but it had become embedded in the rock. As she woke up, she was able to loosen the ropes and free herself. Her face was bruised but it that wasn't her main concern. Her air was running out fast! She had faced mortal danger before, but she began to question the possibility that this time was the last time.
Scott: Thunderbird 1 to base. I have arrived at the danger zone. I can see the mountain tunnel below me. It has been completely destroyed. I just pray that Penelope is still alive in there.
Jeff: *Over the radio* Proceed to the police barricade, Scott. Virgil and Brains should be there in Ten minutes.
Scott: FAB. Judging by the smoke, the explosion was recent which also means that the guys who took the element couldn't have gotten far. I should be able to get a visual on them.
Scott hit the thrusters. He cruised at a steady speed and altitude. The road appeared in his lower view port window. After a few minutes, he spotted the Jeep.
Scott: That must be them. *contacts base once again.* Base from Thunderbird 1. I have spotted them. They are driving a small desert Jeep.
Jeff: *Over the radio* How many men Scott?
Scott: There are three men. They have the element in the back seat. It's still sealed in it's container. I'm going to proceed to the barricade, it hopefully shouldn't be to hard to stop.
Meanwhile, in Thunderbird 2, Virgil and Brains had eventually approached the danger zone. They had been checking over the equipment that they had brought with them. Brains had gone over the schematics of a new pod vehicle which he had adapted from the Mole. He called it "The Burrower." The Mole would tunnel down, but the Burrower had the capability to drill straight through. They also had the Monobrake, the two hover bikes on board.
Virgil: Base from Thunderbird 2. We have arrived at the Danger Zone father. We're about to touch down and deploy the pod.
Jeff: *Over the radio.* FAB Virgil.
Virgil: Is the new vehicle ready, Brains?
Brains: It is fully o-operational Virgil. The Burrower passed all o-of it's maintenance tests.
Virgil: Right. I can see the mountain tunnel up ahead. Scott was right. It looks like a disaster zone down there. You better get ready.
Brains: FAB.
Virgil touched down right outside the West entrance to tunnel. Thunderbird 2 raised up on her metal legs, revealing the Pod that she concealed. The Pod's door opened, revealing it's interior. The small, grey box shaped Burrower emerged on it's Caterpillar tacks. Brains took the controls as he steered her towards the blocked tunnel entrance. When he was position, he activated the machines, drilling devise.
Brains: I'm position, Virgil. Starting drilling motors...now!
The Burrower's drill sprung to life. It started to make a fine hole in the rock, creating a tunnel large enough for any vehicle to fit through. It would prove to be a time consuming process. As for Penelope, time was not on her side. She was still restrained to the chair. The force of the explosion had knocked her unconscious. The truck had survived, but it had become embedded in the rock. As she woke up, she was able to loosen the ropes and free herself. Her face was bruised but it that wasn't her main concern. Her air was running out fast! She had faced mortal danger before, but she began to question the possibility that this time was the last time.
To Be Continued
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