Hi everyone. I am so happy to finally get this published. This is based on a story that I orginally wrote back in 2015, yes the story is that old. I was originally going to just publish that story but I lost it so I decided to write it from scratch. With the way the lockdown for Coronavirus is going I'm going to be writing a hell of a lot more to combat stress so expect a lot of updates to my other stories at the minute. I recently received a review about my final Nightmare story Requiem the reviewer said it was sad that it hadn't been updated since 2016 so I am going to find my old notes and I will be finishing it off. I may even be able to write a better ending. I'm really excited to share this with everyone as it's even better than the first attempt that I wrote. Knowing my luck I'll find it after I upload this. Anyways, happy reading and fav/follow if you like and even drop a review. TR56

Warnings: I have a ,sort of, execution scene in this so if you don't like this kind of stuff please stop reading now and click the back button. I don't want anyone reading past this point and then submitting a review complaining about the content.

Title: The Guardian of the Red Sea

Category: Adventures of Tintin

Characters: Tintin, Captain Haddock, Allan, Antonin La Roux

Genre: Friendship, Family, Suspense

Rating: T (For Safety - Read the warning)

Theme(s): Execution (See warning above)

Summary: When Tintin, Snowy and the Captain are allowed to board the Ramona they are sure they will finally be safe. Instead they are imprisoned in their cabins and handed over to Bab El Ehr by Allan. Tintin fears the lengths that Bab El Ehr may use. He fears no one will be able to get them out of this mess.

Chapter 1

It was too good to be true, that was Tintin's first conclusion as the small boat lined up with the rope ladder. Tintin nerves still hadn't subsided even as the Captain climbed up the rope ladder behind him. As he reached the top he dropped Snowy onto the deck then swung his legs over. Once he was on the deck he turned round the help the Captain do the same. Skut was immediately led away from Tintin as the Captain attempted to get his leg over the side of the ship. Tintin's chest heaved uncomfortably Skut left his line of sight.

The Captain managed to swing his legs over with Tintin's help. The Captain fixed his cap and inhaled the air, glad to be back on an old freighter but as they turned round all they heard was the clicks of guns pointing at them.

The rope ladder was pulled up and immediately chucked aside.

"Welcome to the Ramona"

As Allan appeared from the bridge and walked down the steps, Tintin tensed. His body was shaking as Allan approached them. He seemed almost smug as he strode over to them.

"Well, Well. I'm surprised your not kicking up a row already" Allan joked, placing one hand on his hips.

Tintin glanced towards the Captain briefly to find him biting his lip but his brow was furrowed so much that he looked like he was going to blow up.

"Whats the matter? Cat got your touge? This is a happy reunion eh, old bottle nose. We must have a drink on it"

"What's going on?" the Captain asked angrily. "How have we .."

"Ended up here?" Allan finished. "Quite simple. I command one of Di Gorgonzola's freighters. Yesterday I had a signal ordering me to alter course. So this morning we met the Scheherazade as if by accident"

"What do you plan to do with us?" Tintin asked watching carefully as Allan moved towards him.

"If your sensible, you'll be put ashore, but not at Mecca ... at Wadesdah!"

The statement tipped the Captain.

"Wadesdah! But that's murder! Skeik Bab El Ehr has put a price on our heads! You'll put is ashore at Mecca, or else"

"Or else what?" Allan laughed.

There was a pause.

As Allan's fist began to clench Tintin immediately panicked, convinced Allan was about to hit the Captain. He didn't expect Allan to hit him instead.

As Allan's fist slammed into his face Tintin hit the deck .The Captain was grabbed before he could even move. The Captain glared at Allan but Tintin didn't move. The punch had knocked him out. Snowy growled but before he could angrily launch himself towards Allan he was kicked into the side of the ship.

"I advise you to behave yourself. Don't forget we're in the Red Sea and there's no shortage of sharks, you get me"

The Captain glared at Allan fighting against the men holding him back but the smarmy grin on Allan's face remained resolute. As Tintin and Snowy were carried away the Captain desperately attempted to release himself from the hold Allan's men had him trapped in but it was useless.

"Put them in separate cabins. I don't want any .. incidents"

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When the Ramona docked Allan was quick to prepare them. The Captain was brought up onto the deck just as a military jeep pulled up beside the ship. Two men stepped out. They both had guns.

As Tintin was pulled out onto the deck, he squinted in the early morning sunlight, trying to push away the pain in his bruised eye. Snowy stayed close to his master opting to stay behind his legs. Tintin and the Captain were immediately forced down the gangway then handcuffed before being pushed into a van bound for the Capital and the new leader.

The journey was silent.

Tintin didn't dare say a word in the presence of the armed men. He could only just control his breathing and shaking limbs. He'd never been so consumed with fear. He genuinely feared the outcome of Allan's actions. As they continued down the uneven road one thought pushed through his mind; what is Bab El Ehr going to do to us?

Tintin was almost certain they would be punished, but to what end?

I'm so glad this is finally uploaded. I've been wanting to write this up and publish it for ages. I really hope you've enjoyed reading this. If you like please review. More is coming really soon so if you want to be updated immediatly when I post a new chapter please hit the follow button. TR56