A/N: Sorry guys for the slow update. I've been really busy with all of my other stories and its kind of hard getting excited about this one. Also sorry if it is a bit rushed.
Disclaimer: I don't own League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. I do, however, own this box of chocolate. None for you!
For a moment no one knew what to say. The man before them was supposed to be dead. D.E.A.D. As in, not living. And yet there, he was, glaring at the mysterious girl in front of him.
It was Sawyer who ended the silence; of course it was a surprised and rather unintelligent question. "Quartermain?"
The old man turned his glare to him. "No, it's the queen of bloody England. Of course it is me!"
Then Sawyer did a very un-man like thing. He walked up to Quartermain and, upon convincing himself that he was really there, hugged him. Quartermain looked startled for a moment, before his features softened and he patted Sawyer's back.
"It's good to see you my boy."
With those words, everyone seemed to wake up out of their surprise and smile. Sawyer was actually beaming with happiness. Nemo noticed that even the girl cracked a smile and stepped back to allow everyone the moment of cheerfulness. Ever the practical one, Nemo was the first to wonder at the girl's presence. So, when everyone else was greeting Quartermain, Nemo approached her.
"And who might you be?"
All noise in the hall stopped. The girl grinned at him. "Abira, at your service." She stuck out a hand, which Nemo stiffly shook.
"Hmm, Abira? Is that not a Hebrew name?"
"You got that right."
"Abira." Quartermain said warningly.
"What?"
"Be nice." Quartermain glared at her.
"I am." Complained Abira.
"Er, not to detour from the subject, but would anyone like to explain te me 'ow it came about that old Quartermain is up and about." Skinner drawled.
"I do not like to repeat myself. I told you all that Africa would not let me die."
"And where does the girl come in?" Skinner walked two invisible fingers on her shoulder.
"If you value your finger in its present shape, then I suggest you keep it to yourself." Abira said stonily.
"Eh… hehe, we got a mean one here." The trench coat bent as Skinner bowed. "Rodney Skinner, gentleman thief, at your service."
Abira gave him a cat-like smiled. "Would this be the same 'gentlemen thief' that stole from my temple two years ago."
"Ouch." muttered Sawyer.
"The reason I'm here is because of this band of terrorists. I was looking for the league, found Quartermain and he told me that you would be interested in what I have to say as well as my… abilities."
"Which are?" Mina asked quietly.
Abira smiled friendly at her. She waved a hand behind Quatermain. "I believe that speaks for itself."
For the first time everyone turned to the door. It appeared as if steel around the door had been melted and bent outwards. Nemo whirled around to Abira.
"What did you do?" he asked. It sounded as if he were more interested in the how rather than the ship.
Abira shrugged. "I'm a telekinetic. I bent the steel so fatso over there could get out."
Quartermain snorted when he heard fatso, but besides that everyone remained silent. As the awkward silence continued everyone stared at everyone else. Finally, Abira broke the quiet.
"Oh, ewww." She wrinkled her nose in distaste. She looked at Skinner. "Stop that."
"Stop what?" he asked innocently.
"Uhh…. You, sir, should not be allowed near children." She said, pointing an accusing finger at Skinner.
"Anyone mind telling me what's going on?" Sawyer spoke up.
Abira turned towards Quartermain. "You said they were smart."
Quartermain grunted. "They are, but apparently they like making us repeat ourselves."
Abira turned her attention to Sawyer. "I said I'm a telekinetic and I meant it. I have the whole shebang. Moving stuff, manipulating solid objects, and reading minds. And the invisible man is one of the biggest pervs I have ever read."
Skinner stepped back from Nemo and Mina's glare. "Woah, I think I'm going to go out of mind scanning range. Nice seeing you again Quartermain." Skinner left the room quickly.
"Shall we?" Nemo asked, moving a hand towards the hallway.
The league and the newcomer followed Nemo to the dining hall for a very serious talk.
A/N: Sorry for the wait, but it's hard to find the inspiration for this chapter. Also, Abira means strong and brave. Please Review!
