Author's note: Really sorry about this update taking so long, stupid homework gave me writer's block. A few words for the readers.
Dr. Logana Jekyll: Van Helsing kissing Jekyll when they meet in Transylvania, I might think about it. They would just embrace and Van Helsing could give Jekyll a kiss on the cheek.
Gelfin: Glad that you're liking this, somehow my writing isn't as good as my art.
Graymoon74: I'm happy that you like Quincy, he was only mentioned in the epilogue of Dracula. I will try to write some scenes between Quincey and the other League members.
Nora: I can try to update soon, but I can only work on this when my homework is less heavy.
TRANSYLVANIAN CHURCH
Abraham Van Helsing, clad in his duster, casual dark gray vest and trousers, was looking through ancient manuscripts in the church, finding information on fighting supernatural terrors. The old church was dark, only some small lanterns provided light.
A week ago, Van Helsing was called to investigate when there were sightings of men in black robes gathering in the outskirts of the villages. The professor thought his detective days were over after destroying the vampire Count Dracula, but he came to investigate because of his knowledge in supernatural dangers and witch cults.
"Bless you for coming to investigate, Professor," said an elderly priest as he peered at the manuscripts. "These strange men have stirred up fear in every town, people have been coming to church, praying for protection."
"I fear that these men are going to do something terrible," said Van Helsing. "They are forming a witch cult to summon supernatural beings." He tapped his finger on an illustration of sinister looking people kneeling to demonic figures. "There is some information how to fight off any demon that is summoned. What is best for the people is to lock up at night and be armed with holy items."
"I pray that these men can be stopped on time." The priest bowed his head, deep in silent prayer.
There was a shatter of glass, a brick smashed through one of the stained glass windows and landed with a thud on the wooden floor. Van Helsing picked up the brick and untied the string that held a sheet of paper. He quickly read through the note.
'No holy man is a match against the Demon Cult. Darkness will consume all!'
"Seems that these men know that they have resistance against them," said Van Helsing after reading the note.
"What can be done?" the worried priest asked.
"I've sent a letter to an old friend of mine, help will be on the way soon." The professor began to worry if Mina and Quincey will arrive to Transylvania on time.
NAUTILUS
Henry Jekyll paced around his room, fidgeting with his pocket watch. The doctor's mind was troubled on how he was going to explain the truth to Van Helsing.
"You should have let me dealt with him when you had the chance, Henry," said Hyde as an image of him came up in the mirror nearby.
"I was trying to find a way out of our situation back then," the doctor said to his evil persona. "If I explain to Van Helsing about you and our recruitment into the League, he might forgive me for lying."
"You're not the only one keeping a secret from someone, I remember when you talked to her that one night. She told you that she couldn't come to telling her boy about her vampire abilities."
Jekyll placed his pocket watch back into his vest pocket. "That's Mrs. Harker's choice to tell Quincey her secret, and we shouldn't be involved with them."
A wicked chuckle came from Hyde, which sounded similar to an ape grunting. "Why don't you introduce me to her boy? If he doesn't know his mother's secret, he may as well learn yours."
"No! I do not wish to put young Harker in danger!"
"You hadn't let me out since the League fought those bastards! I demand that you let me out, I tire of being cooped up in this damn prison of your body!"
"If I let you out, you will have to be chained up in the ice room, Nemo would have me tossed overboard if you're free on his ship. Deal?"
"Deal."
Dr. Jekyll grabbed a vial of his elixir and walked out of his cabin, making his way out.
After he was his escorted to a cabin, which was close to his mother's, Quincey thought he could ask one of the League members to take him on a tour of the Nautilus. Sitting at the desk in his cabin, he took out some of his work, thinking he should get some studies done before exploring the exotic vessel.
As he got out a pen and began writing in his notes, there was a knock on his door.
"Who is it?" asked Quincey, without looking away from his work.
"It's only Tom and Skinner," answered the American Agent's voice from behind the door. "Can we come in?"
"Yes, the door's open."
Tom and Skinner entered Quincey's cabin, taking seats in the cushioned chairs.
"Hello Quincey," said Skinner as he sat down.
Quincey turned his desk chair to face the two League members. "Why are you here?"
"Thought we could talk to you a little bit," said Tom.
"Indeed," said Skinner. "A better chance of introducing ourselves."
"I guess I can speak with you gentlemen," said Quincey. He remembered that he noticed that Skinner's feet were unseen. "Mr. Skinner, I don't mean to be rude, but how come I cannot see your feet?"
The gentleman thief let out a chuckle; "I should have told you earlier that I'm invisible. Long story how I became invisible, but I can show you." Skinner stood up and shedding his gloves and coat, all what could be seen was a floating white face with glasses and a hat.
"Bloody hell," gasped Quincey rather shocked. "Your body is gone!"
"Not gone, invisible. Hold out your hand."
Quincey stood up, walked over towards what he could see of Skinner and held out his hand. An invisible one grasped his hand, making a handshake. "My God," he said releasing Skinner's hand, "are the members of this League my mother joined all have strange abilities?"
"We have unique talents," said Tom, glancing towards the painted face of Skinner before the invisible man said anything. "I'm skilled with guns, Skinner has invisibility and stealth, Captain Nemo has technology and fighting skills, Mrs. Harker is a chemist and Dr. Jekyll is the League's doctor." Tom was not sure if he should have mentioned Mina's vampiric abilities or Hyde, worried that he may frighten Quincey.
"The League is quite interesting," said Quincey. "I was wondering, do you mind taking me on a tour of the ship?"
"I don't mind," answered Tom with a grin, "I may not know this ship as much as the Captain does, but I can show you the places that I've been to."
"I can find the places where I like to sneak around," said Skinner placing his coat on, "after all the sneaking I've done, I know my way around."
All three of them left Quincey's cabin and began their tour.
Mina opened her late husband's journal of his trip to Transylvania and spread it out on the table in the Nautilus' dining room. "Jonathan's journal from his fateful trip to Transylvania," she explained to Captain Nemo. "Locations of each town and transportation routes, the Transylvanian Alps are located in the mid east of Europe. Jonathan had to take trains across Europe to arrive to Transylvania, we'd have to take a sea route for your ship to reach there."
The captain searched for Transylvania on a map of Europe. "We can take the same sea route we took to Venice, only it will take a few extra days until arrival to Transylvania. I'll have the ship set course to the Black Sea." Nemo made some instructions to the present crewmen in his native tongue. The crewmen bowed and set off to their tasks.
"Captain, Mrs. Harker," said the naïve voice of Dr. Jekyll when he entered the room, "I may require to be locked in the ice room, Hyde has been disturbing me lately, I can quiet him down if he's released. I do not wish to put anyone in danger once I take the serum for the transformation."
"Very well, doctor," said Nemo. "The chains and shackles are already there when you need them."
"Thank you captain," said Jekyll as Nemo left for the bridge.
"Doctor," said Mina, "are you alright about letting Hyde out?"
"He'd continue to bother me if I don't. Hopefully he won't make as much noise as he did when he was first captured. I wouldn't want him to frighten Quincey."
"I understand what you mean," the vampire said. "I have been thinking lately if I should tell Quincey about my secret, but I also fear that he may have inherited vampire qualities from me."
"Are you sure he could inherit those qualities?" asked Jekyll curiously.
Mina shrugged, "I became a vampire a year before Quincey's birth, there is a chance he may be part vampire. He hasn't shown any signs of vampirism yet, I'd have to speak to Van Helsing about the matter."
"I'd also have to discuss Hyde." The doctor shuddered as Hyde grunted and cursed at the back of his mind. "I must go, Edward can be very impatient."
"I guess I'll be seeing you and the rest of the League in the evening then," she said as she returned to her work. Jekyll left for the ice room.
End Note: I know, I know, dumb chapter and I took weeks to get it done. Hey, with English, Chemistry and Math on my hands I barely have time to work on this. Saw 'Van Helsing' on May 14, quite along the ratings of LXG so it was good, but the LXG Hyde can kick the VH Hyde's flabby arse!