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Chapter 4: The Jungle Lord under siege.
1900, Wednesday 17th, 5.30 PM
Uncharted Rainforest, African Interior.
Morgan had relented when Mina had finally caught up with her, The rest of the league had joined them shortly afterwards. After much deliberation, Edward had advised the idea his sense of smell had revealed of the location of the nearest human presence in the oppressing Jungle.
Morgan had shocked them all with another show of her Sorcery. With a short chant and a strange symbol drawn in a bare patch of dirt with her fore finger. She conjured what she called a "Guiding light" which in a flare of bright white light arced off along the ground in the rough direction of their quarry leaving a pulsing line in the undergrowth.
"We follow this." Started Morgan, "We find Exactly who we are looking for, We follow him (She said indicating Hyde) we could end up finding any passing tribesman or Big Game hunter who has passed through here." She finished Triumphantly.
At this Edward had scowled at Morgan and very nearly attacked her. Somehow he had contained his rage and reluctantly he had followed the rest of the league along the path.
At they're present position, 4 hours into the expedition Edward stopped.
"What is it Edward" inquired Mina.
"I can smell men. A big group of men, with Rifles." He replied.
"Probably Hunters" Said Sawyer. "Wanna take a look."
"They could be hunting the same thing we are "answered Mina.
"Or something to eat" Replied Skinner Cheekily. "Either way Ladies and Gents, Fine by me.
Morgan broke the guiding light Spell and they turned away from it, towards the group of men. The Jungle became denser before it opened out into a large clearing, in the centre the group, who were indeed hunters, had a young woman struggling to escape from their clutches. She was crying out for someone to help her.
Sawyer was the first to suggest they help, He was also the first to break the cover of the jungle, guns blazing. A hunter fell holding his knee where a bullet had clipped it. The rest of the league shrugged between them and dodging the fire of the hunters whom had turned their attentions to the league.
Morgan was weaving a spell as they ran. The hunter's faces confirmed her intentions. The sound of a distant thunder surrounded the clearing and a huge visage of a massive charging Bull Elephant seemingly appeared behind the league, Its aged eyes angry with their gaze and purpose. The elephant bounded before the league. Just before it hit the hunters, it vanished as quickly as it had appeared leaving the Hunters confused and disorientated.
The league jumped into the fray. Edward and Sawyer beating the Hunters back with Rifle butt and club like arm. Mina had drawn her knives and Morgan, slightly depleted, drew her own sword from within her flowing coat.
The Young lady had managed to escape the hunter who was holding her. Sawyer noticed this and dropped down at her side.
"Who are you people?" She asked.
"We are the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen," a shot pinged off a nearby cage the hunters had with them. "Excuse me we will have to leave Introductions till the firefight is over."
"Yes" She exclaimed. "Excuse me."
"Yes, What is it?" he replied, a little aggravated.
"Is that a Winchester?
"It is, Why? He replied confused.
"May I borrow it?
"Sure, I guess." He answered, handing her the shotgun.
"Thank you."
She took the shotgun and with an unexpected precision took down three hunters in as many shots.
"The names Jane, Jane Clayton, My husband is John Clayton. And if I'm not mistaken, he should be arriving soon."
From the jungle to the North, A cry could be heard, A cry, which changed pitches many times and seemed to be that of an animal.
"Ah, There he is "Continued Lady Clayton.
From the jungles edge a man emerged, Dressed in a White open shirt and loose breeches. He let go of the vine he was swinging from and with an acrobatic flip landed cat–like on his feet. He also joined the fight. A huge right hand floored the nearest Poacher. Second s later the last hunter was dead on the ground.
The newcomer Turned to his wife and after a brief exchange, Introduced himself.
"John Clayton at your service, and apparently in your debt, for saving the life of my wife. How is it a band such as you came to be in the jungle."
"We're actually searching for you. "
"Why is that?"
"We were sent by an agent of her majesty's empire to recruit you for a ridiculously dangerous mission involving, menace, fear and most likely some large explosions." Answered Skinner.
"Sounds like fun. "replied Clayton.
"Well then, We'd best be getting back to the nautilus, to find out what where we are going." Interrupted Sawyer.
"Where is this "Nautilus"?" Inquired Clayton.
"Moored at the river about Four hours journey that way." Replied Mina.
"The River, I know a shortcut. Follow me. Oh, I hope you don't mind if Jane Tags along also, she could be quite useful.
"The More the merrier." Said Skinner walking behind Lord Clayton.
"We're becoming more of a legion than a league. "Quipped Edward as they re- entered the jungle.
Chapter 4: The Jungle Lord under siege.
1900, Wednesday 17th, 5.30 PM
Uncharted Rainforest, African Interior.
Morgan had relented when Mina had finally caught up with her, The rest of the league had joined them shortly afterwards. After much deliberation, Edward had advised the idea his sense of smell had revealed of the location of the nearest human presence in the oppressing Jungle.
Morgan had shocked them all with another show of her Sorcery. With a short chant and a strange symbol drawn in a bare patch of dirt with her fore finger. She conjured what she called a "Guiding light" which in a flare of bright white light arced off along the ground in the rough direction of their quarry leaving a pulsing line in the undergrowth.
"We follow this." Started Morgan, "We find Exactly who we are looking for, We follow him (She said indicating Hyde) we could end up finding any passing tribesman or Big Game hunter who has passed through here." She finished Triumphantly.
At this Edward had scowled at Morgan and very nearly attacked her. Somehow he had contained his rage and reluctantly he had followed the rest of the league along the path.
At they're present position, 4 hours into the expedition Edward stopped.
"What is it Edward" inquired Mina.
"I can smell men. A big group of men, with Rifles." He replied.
"Probably Hunters" Said Sawyer. "Wanna take a look."
"They could be hunting the same thing we are "answered Mina.
"Or something to eat" Replied Skinner Cheekily. "Either way Ladies and Gents, Fine by me.
Morgan broke the guiding light Spell and they turned away from it, towards the group of men. The Jungle became denser before it opened out into a large clearing, in the centre the group, who were indeed hunters, had a young woman struggling to escape from their clutches. She was crying out for someone to help her.
Sawyer was the first to suggest they help, He was also the first to break the cover of the jungle, guns blazing. A hunter fell holding his knee where a bullet had clipped it. The rest of the league shrugged between them and dodging the fire of the hunters whom had turned their attentions to the league.
Morgan was weaving a spell as they ran. The hunter's faces confirmed her intentions. The sound of a distant thunder surrounded the clearing and a huge visage of a massive charging Bull Elephant seemingly appeared behind the league, Its aged eyes angry with their gaze and purpose. The elephant bounded before the league. Just before it hit the hunters, it vanished as quickly as it had appeared leaving the Hunters confused and disorientated.
The league jumped into the fray. Edward and Sawyer beating the Hunters back with Rifle butt and club like arm. Mina had drawn her knives and Morgan, slightly depleted, drew her own sword from within her flowing coat.
The Young lady had managed to escape the hunter who was holding her. Sawyer noticed this and dropped down at her side.
"Who are you people?" She asked.
"We are the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen," a shot pinged off a nearby cage the hunters had with them. "Excuse me we will have to leave Introductions till the firefight is over."
"Yes" She exclaimed. "Excuse me."
"Yes, What is it?" he replied, a little aggravated.
"Is that a Winchester?
"It is, Why? He replied confused.
"May I borrow it?
"Sure, I guess." He answered, handing her the shotgun.
"Thank you."
She took the shotgun and with an unexpected precision took down three hunters in as many shots.
"The names Jane, Jane Clayton, My husband is John Clayton. And if I'm not mistaken, he should be arriving soon."
From the jungle to the North, A cry could be heard, A cry, which changed pitches many times and seemed to be that of an animal.
"Ah, There he is "Continued Lady Clayton.
From the jungles edge a man emerged, Dressed in a White open shirt and loose breeches. He let go of the vine he was swinging from and with an acrobatic flip landed cat–like on his feet. He also joined the fight. A huge right hand floored the nearest Poacher. Second s later the last hunter was dead on the ground.
The newcomer Turned to his wife and after a brief exchange, Introduced himself.
"John Clayton at your service, and apparently in your debt, for saving the life of my wife. How is it a band such as you came to be in the jungle."
"We're actually searching for you. "
"Why is that?"
"We were sent by an agent of her majesty's empire to recruit you for a ridiculously dangerous mission involving, menace, fear and most likely some large explosions." Answered Skinner.
"Sounds like fun. "replied Clayton.
"Well then, We'd best be getting back to the nautilus, to find out what where we are going." Interrupted Sawyer.
"Where is this "Nautilus"?" Inquired Clayton.
"Moored at the river about Four hours journey that way." Replied Mina.
"The River, I know a shortcut. Follow me. Oh, I hope you don't mind if Jane Tags along also, she could be quite useful.
"The More the merrier." Said Skinner walking behind Lord Clayton.
"We're becoming more of a legion than a league. "Quipped Edward as they re- entered the jungle.