Previously in International Agents:

A huge crocodile jumped out of the water absolutely terrifying me. I let out a scream as it landed in my boat and bit a huge hole in the side. My boat was filling up fast with swampy water and the crocodile was staring straight at me.

"Elizabeth! Grab my hand!" Yelled Giovanni as he reached out an arm. I tried to grab it but as the boat sank the cord which I used to inflate it wrapped around one of my legs dragging me under the water and deep into the depths of the river.

The crocodile lunged for me as I was being pulled to the bottom of the riverbed. I swayed to my left, managing to dodge the oncoming predator. I looked down and rapidly moved my legs, trying to untangle my sunken dingy but the movement alerted the crocodile to my escape attempt which caused it to turn around and lunge at me again.

This time I wasn't as lucky. As it lunged for me it's enormous body weight sent a rippling current towards me sending me further into the chasm below. I was starting to feel lightheaded as the lack of oxygen starved my organs and the drowsiness feasted on my brain.

I needed to get out of here but I had completely run out of energy. I needed to recharge badly but I didn't have anything to protect me now.

Well, I thought to myself, This is it.

I can't escape my impending doom now. The crocodile was rushing towards me again and I was to worn out to think. I just shut my eyes waiting for direct Impact. I thought about letting myself drown as that would be a much quicker, less painful death.

I never got the chance.

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A hand clasped mine and dragged me through the waves as the crocodile let out a snarl of aggression. My head broke the waters surface and I let out a huge gasp for air. My hand was still being held as I was pulled up into one of the yellow boats. I started to cough up water and the salt from it stung my throat.

I rolled onto my back and took deep breaths of the sweet air, it was almost intoxicating. I opened my eyes and saw Adrijan staring down at me. He was soaking wet and was breathing heavily.

"Are you hurt? Did the crocodile bite you?" He panted, small droplets of water dripping slowly from his hair and onto my face.

"I'm fine, That salt water really cleared me out. Are you ok?"

He leaned down and crouched next to me, wiping the water droplets of my forehead.

"Yeah, just glad you're safe Lizzie" He smiled softly. After letting me catch my breath he helped me move from Giovanni's Boat to his. My dingy was completely destroyed but fortunately for me my rucksack was found floating on the surface of the water. As for the crocodile? One of the lads threw a flare into the water to scare it away.

I slept for the majority of the journey, the gentle rocking of the waves sent me to sleep. I felt a bit selfish for sleeping instead of navigating but I was so god damn tired. I managed to get my radiation charged while I slept as was awoken by the rapid shaking of Pepe.

"Come on sleepyhead."

I stretched out and yawned.

"And you're sure you don't wake Camilla up like that?" I remarked as I walked onto the embankment with my rucksack tied tightly to my back.

"What is wrong with the way I wake people up?" He said as he packed up the final dingy.

"Nothing if you want to give some one a concussion".

"Ha Ha Ha" He laughed sarcastically after picking up his rucksack and leading us back into the jungle.

I honestly hated this place. They make it look so nice in the movies, like a tropical holiday. Except they don't tell you that it's always hot, to the point where you have been sweating so much that sores start to form on your skin. Every time you scratch those sores to curb their itchiness small parts of your skin start to flake and shed like a snake getting it's new skin. Also, The rain just makes it worse. I get that this is a 'Rainforest' but I didn't think it would rain as much as it does. It stays boiling hot which is then mixed with torrential rain and thunderstorms that last for days. I can't wait to capture Serafin, then go back to England and just relax.

"I can't wait for this mission to be over, I honestly just want to go home."

"I really want to get back to France, I miss my daughter so much" Sighed Pierre.

"Tell me about it, when I get back to Madrid I'm going to finally propose to Camilla."

"Ah congratulations Pepe! Do you know how you are going to do it?" I smiled, patting him on the back as we walked. He shook his head.

"Nope, I'll plan it on the journey home."

"What about you Giovanni?" I asked, running up to him "What are you going to do when you get back to Italy?"

"Well FC Bari is now in series A, I need to start training for the next season."

"Amigo, How much to you get paid for being a footballer?" enquired Pepe.

"Enough in one season to never have to work again for the rest of my life Amico Mio"

I'm not going to lie, I was jealous. To be fair, I had saved up so much money over the last 5 years that I probably could retire now.

"Adrijan?" I said as I wrapped my arm around his. We were at the front of the group, a little further away than everyone else.

"Yes".

"What are you going to do when you the mission ends." I said with a slight smile.

"No idea, Go back to Croatia and assassinate more people?" he shrugged.

"Is that it? Why don't you take a break and go on Holiday or visit family or something."

"The last time I went on Holiday was when I was 12. Why go on holiday when I travel the world for my job?"

Adrijan is quite a difficult person sometimes and I can't believe that he doesn't want to go on holiday.

"But all you do is work, why don't you go to a place you haven't been to before?"

He let out a loud sigh and shook is head.

"You're going to force me to go on Holiday aren't you Elizabeth?"

"Absolutely!"

For the next three hours, as the sun started to rise, I was helping Adrijan decide on which country he should go to for his holiday. We had it narrowed down to America and the canary islands.

"The canary islands is really hot and it has tropical beaches but there is a huge drinking culture and it is very tourist and party oriented."

It was around 9 in the morning but it was already sweltering hot and the sun rays were beating down on us. The sweat was forming on all of our faces and we desperately needed a break.

"I'm not really a big party animal."

"Then you are going to America. That place is huge. There is so much history in that place and you can do what you want. There are beaches and bars and clubs as well."

As we were discussing it we stumbled upon a small clearing outlined by trees.

"Everyone! We will rest for a few moments before continuing." Yelled Adrijan to the others at the back of the group.

I plunked my bag down and shifted through it, trying to find some sort of food ration. It was a small packet of some sort of dried meat. It tasted rank but I needed to eat.

"Has anyone tried contacting HQ?" asked Pierre speaking through a mouthful of food.

I swallowed and wiped my lips. "I'll try now".

I grabbed my radio and prayed it would work.

"This is Echo Hotel trying to reach Juliet Mike and Bravo whiskey. Do you copy?"

After a loud crackle They actually answered.

"This is Bravo whiskey, Are you and the group fine Lizzie?"

I looked at the others, some were napping, others stuffing their faces with food rations.

"Yeah, they're good. We should be at the base by tomorrow morning. OVER"

"Excellent, I will tell James. Remember to follow the plan and radio again but only if you need help. Good luck. OVER"

I smiled at the thought we would soon be home.

"Guys, I actually managed to get through this time. We need to remember the plan and take down Serafin. Remember to capture him, NOT kill him ok?"

They nodded in unison and I sat back down next to Adrijan.

"Are you ready for this?" he asked me.

"As ready as I'll ever be".

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