I'm so sorry for the long delay! As I explained before, I didn't know
when I would be able to put this up. But thankfully, I'm in the mood to
write again, I feel a lot better (my headaches are gone,) and I'll be able
to concentrate more on this now.
Just a few shout-outs before we begin:
To SilentBob546: Yeah, the cookies were cute, weren't they? (By the way, I'm only in class about three hours a day!! Hah!!)
To galabalesh (for the first review): Yeah, Mina's okay. She's just in love, that's all.
To Suzuka Blade: 'Fang'-tastic? LOL!!! That was funny. Thanks for the temporary antidote, but in chapter eleven, Jekyll will finally solve his problem with the potion, so he won't need to use it. By the way, I'll keep the phone number on hand... Hyde might want to use it...
To Graymoon74: Actually, I think Dorian acting good is even scarier than Dorian being turned down as an angel of Hell!!!! Thanks for the idea, though!!
To galabalesh (for the second review): Irrelevant angst and stupid hilarity. Hmm. I think today's horror genre speaks for itself. I watched 1931's 'Dracula' and 1992's 'Dracula,' and I'm sorry, but Helen Chandler is much more relevant as Mina than Winona Ryder. I'm sorry, but Ms. Ryder just doesn't cut it. So hit me with your proposition. I may enjoy it.
And here we go with the story!
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Facing her mirror at her vanity table, Batsie Linoge picked at her beautifully cut and permed light brown hair, dwelling on the situation at hand. How could the League get rid of an immortal without her help?
But it was hard to concentrate on Dorian Gray when there were so many other things that demanded her attention. The many relationships aboard the Nautilus were just a few of them.
Batsie was happy that Dr. Jekyll and Mina had fallen deeply in love with each other. It was hard to see into the future, but Batsie had no doubt in her mind that they would stay together for a long, long time. And then, there was the relationship that had appeared right under her nose. Andre and Donna. Not that Batsie objected to this, but it was a bit strange, because after they had divorced, Batsie thought that Andre McCane would never get into a serious relationship with anybody again.
Batsie put her hand around a small container of pale powder, with every intention of powdering her cheeks. However, before she did anything, she set it down again. She couldn't think like this.
She needed to get out.
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Once again, Edward Hyde stood in front of Mina Harker's door, protecting Mina from anybody's entry into her room.
Earlier, Henry Jekyll had informed his alter-ego that Batsie Linoge was now back on the Nautilus, and if she needed to get into Mina's room, she should not be objected to. Not that Edward's objecting would have any effect anyway. Batsie could simply use her powers to push Edward away from the door and open it herself.
Thinking of Batsie Linoge made Edward Hyde have even more thoughts about what he could do with his own body (if Henry could hurry up and finish the bloody potion.) He could get in touch with Simon about becoming an angel of Satan (if Simon even referred people anymore; probably not, but it was worth a try.) Heck, he could kill Simon and have Batsie all for himself. Yeah. Now, THAT was a plan!
Across the hallway, a door opened, and out stepped a thin woman wearing a beautiful, beaded, light blue sleeveless ensemble that looked more like an evening dress than a nightgown. It was Batsie Linoge herself.
"Why, hello, Edward," she said politely upon noticing him. Even to Hyde, her soft voice floated like music in air. "Beautiful evening, is it not?"
Hyde just grunted in reply. Maybe marrying Batsie wasn't such a good idea after all; he would have to live with years and years of this continual, nonstop sweetness. He didn't know how Simon could stand it.
"May I ask what you are doing in front of Mina's door?"
"Answer her, Edward," Hyde heard Jekyll whisper in a dangerous tone inside of his head. "A lady just asked you a question." But inside, Jekyll was curious. Why had she asked him that? She knew very well what he was doing there; Batsie Linoge could read minds. Everybody aboard the Nautilus knew that.
"Protecting Mina from anyone who might want to do her harm," Hyde growled in a response to her, flexing his arm muscles menacingly.
"Henry's idea?"
"Of course."
"Well, I'm sorry for being so curious," Batsie apologized. "I was just on my way to the kitchen for a cup of tea."
Hyde just nodded in reply, baring his teeth in a forced smile.
Batsie continued on down the hall toward the kitchen, her back now towards him. "But if you have other things to do tonight," she carried on in a louder voice, "you can feel free to pursue them with the most satisfied of hearts. No harm will come to Mina tonight."
Hyde opened his mouth and was about to ask her how in the bloody world she knew that, but then promptly shut it. It was a stupid question. You didn't ask an angel how or why they knew things; they just KNEW.
Instead, Hyde raised his eyebrows casually. "Oh?" he asked, pretending to be surprised and pleased.
"Yes," she said, and then turned around to face him, a mysterious smile on her face. "And by the way, Edward, as an angel of Heaven, my husband is invincible as well as immortal. No physical harm will ever come to him. You can forget about attempting to kill him."
For the first time in his existence, Edward Hyde blushed. And for the first time in his existence, he also apologized. "I'm sorry for thinking such thoughts."
"Forgiven," said Batsie simply. She turned around and continued on her way to the kitchen.
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Batsie was almost on her way to the kitchen when she came to Tom Sawyer's room. The young American was asleep (just as he should be; it was midnight,) but she could still read his mind. And she sensed pain.
Batsie carefully opened Sawyer's bedroom door and went over to his bedside. She could easily see the problem: his right ankle was all bandaged up and propped up on a bunch of pillows. He had either sprained it or broken it.
Stretching out her pale arm, Batsie wrapped her hand around the injured ankle and squeezed her eyes tight.
"You're too late," said a low voice behind her.
Batsie turned around. Standing there was her husband, smiling broadly.
"I already fixed it," said Simon Linoge, smiling wider.
Batsie laughed quietly and removed her hand from Tom's ankle. "What are you doing here?" she asked him curiously, hurrying over to him. "I thought you said you were going back home."
"What, you think there's more than an annoying immortal to fix around here?"
"He may be annoying to you, dear, but to these people, he's life- threatening." She took his arm in her own and they left Tom's room together, heading towards the kitchen. "So, enlighten me. What else is there to fix around here besides Mr. Dorian Gray?"
"Basically, after a through search of the minds of the people on the ship, I've come to the conclusion that Henry Jekyll and Mina Harker need help. Badly," said Simon as he pushed open the kitchen door. "This is all your fault, Batsie. You set them up."
"Now, now, Simon, blame in a sin in the eyes of the Lord. And I had to set them up. It saved Henry Jekyll's soul, didn't it? The man was about to commit suicide."
"True," said Simon dryly. He thought. "A relationship like theirs would be a cinch to destroy. But how to save it? If those two are going to make it together, they need to overcome not only Dorian Gray, but also Edward Hyde. And how to get rid of him...that's the problem!"
Batsie laughed. "That's why the good side is always the better side, dear. Our work is much harder." She poured herself a cup of tea. "Tell you what. Leave Dorian to me. They trusted me to him anyway. You take care of Henry and Mina. Deal?"
"Deal," said Simon. The husband and wife shook hands.
*
The last scene was a very interesting one for me to write. I've never written a scene where Batsie and Simon have a conversation alone together before. I hope you all enjoyed it as much as I.
The next chapter will be up hopefully very soon. I'll try to get it up as soon as I can, I promise. In the meantime, remember to REVIEW!!!
~ Alisonia
Just a few shout-outs before we begin:
To SilentBob546: Yeah, the cookies were cute, weren't they? (By the way, I'm only in class about three hours a day!! Hah!!)
To galabalesh (for the first review): Yeah, Mina's okay. She's just in love, that's all.
To Suzuka Blade: 'Fang'-tastic? LOL!!! That was funny. Thanks for the temporary antidote, but in chapter eleven, Jekyll will finally solve his problem with the potion, so he won't need to use it. By the way, I'll keep the phone number on hand... Hyde might want to use it...
To Graymoon74: Actually, I think Dorian acting good is even scarier than Dorian being turned down as an angel of Hell!!!! Thanks for the idea, though!!
To galabalesh (for the second review): Irrelevant angst and stupid hilarity. Hmm. I think today's horror genre speaks for itself. I watched 1931's 'Dracula' and 1992's 'Dracula,' and I'm sorry, but Helen Chandler is much more relevant as Mina than Winona Ryder. I'm sorry, but Ms. Ryder just doesn't cut it. So hit me with your proposition. I may enjoy it.
And here we go with the story!
*
Facing her mirror at her vanity table, Batsie Linoge picked at her beautifully cut and permed light brown hair, dwelling on the situation at hand. How could the League get rid of an immortal without her help?
But it was hard to concentrate on Dorian Gray when there were so many other things that demanded her attention. The many relationships aboard the Nautilus were just a few of them.
Batsie was happy that Dr. Jekyll and Mina had fallen deeply in love with each other. It was hard to see into the future, but Batsie had no doubt in her mind that they would stay together for a long, long time. And then, there was the relationship that had appeared right under her nose. Andre and Donna. Not that Batsie objected to this, but it was a bit strange, because after they had divorced, Batsie thought that Andre McCane would never get into a serious relationship with anybody again.
Batsie put her hand around a small container of pale powder, with every intention of powdering her cheeks. However, before she did anything, she set it down again. She couldn't think like this.
She needed to get out.
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Once again, Edward Hyde stood in front of Mina Harker's door, protecting Mina from anybody's entry into her room.
Earlier, Henry Jekyll had informed his alter-ego that Batsie Linoge was now back on the Nautilus, and if she needed to get into Mina's room, she should not be objected to. Not that Edward's objecting would have any effect anyway. Batsie could simply use her powers to push Edward away from the door and open it herself.
Thinking of Batsie Linoge made Edward Hyde have even more thoughts about what he could do with his own body (if Henry could hurry up and finish the bloody potion.) He could get in touch with Simon about becoming an angel of Satan (if Simon even referred people anymore; probably not, but it was worth a try.) Heck, he could kill Simon and have Batsie all for himself. Yeah. Now, THAT was a plan!
Across the hallway, a door opened, and out stepped a thin woman wearing a beautiful, beaded, light blue sleeveless ensemble that looked more like an evening dress than a nightgown. It was Batsie Linoge herself.
"Why, hello, Edward," she said politely upon noticing him. Even to Hyde, her soft voice floated like music in air. "Beautiful evening, is it not?"
Hyde just grunted in reply. Maybe marrying Batsie wasn't such a good idea after all; he would have to live with years and years of this continual, nonstop sweetness. He didn't know how Simon could stand it.
"May I ask what you are doing in front of Mina's door?"
"Answer her, Edward," Hyde heard Jekyll whisper in a dangerous tone inside of his head. "A lady just asked you a question." But inside, Jekyll was curious. Why had she asked him that? She knew very well what he was doing there; Batsie Linoge could read minds. Everybody aboard the Nautilus knew that.
"Protecting Mina from anyone who might want to do her harm," Hyde growled in a response to her, flexing his arm muscles menacingly.
"Henry's idea?"
"Of course."
"Well, I'm sorry for being so curious," Batsie apologized. "I was just on my way to the kitchen for a cup of tea."
Hyde just nodded in reply, baring his teeth in a forced smile.
Batsie continued on down the hall toward the kitchen, her back now towards him. "But if you have other things to do tonight," she carried on in a louder voice, "you can feel free to pursue them with the most satisfied of hearts. No harm will come to Mina tonight."
Hyde opened his mouth and was about to ask her how in the bloody world she knew that, but then promptly shut it. It was a stupid question. You didn't ask an angel how or why they knew things; they just KNEW.
Instead, Hyde raised his eyebrows casually. "Oh?" he asked, pretending to be surprised and pleased.
"Yes," she said, and then turned around to face him, a mysterious smile on her face. "And by the way, Edward, as an angel of Heaven, my husband is invincible as well as immortal. No physical harm will ever come to him. You can forget about attempting to kill him."
For the first time in his existence, Edward Hyde blushed. And for the first time in his existence, he also apologized. "I'm sorry for thinking such thoughts."
"Forgiven," said Batsie simply. She turned around and continued on her way to the kitchen.
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Batsie was almost on her way to the kitchen when she came to Tom Sawyer's room. The young American was asleep (just as he should be; it was midnight,) but she could still read his mind. And she sensed pain.
Batsie carefully opened Sawyer's bedroom door and went over to his bedside. She could easily see the problem: his right ankle was all bandaged up and propped up on a bunch of pillows. He had either sprained it or broken it.
Stretching out her pale arm, Batsie wrapped her hand around the injured ankle and squeezed her eyes tight.
"You're too late," said a low voice behind her.
Batsie turned around. Standing there was her husband, smiling broadly.
"I already fixed it," said Simon Linoge, smiling wider.
Batsie laughed quietly and removed her hand from Tom's ankle. "What are you doing here?" she asked him curiously, hurrying over to him. "I thought you said you were going back home."
"What, you think there's more than an annoying immortal to fix around here?"
"He may be annoying to you, dear, but to these people, he's life- threatening." She took his arm in her own and they left Tom's room together, heading towards the kitchen. "So, enlighten me. What else is there to fix around here besides Mr. Dorian Gray?"
"Basically, after a through search of the minds of the people on the ship, I've come to the conclusion that Henry Jekyll and Mina Harker need help. Badly," said Simon as he pushed open the kitchen door. "This is all your fault, Batsie. You set them up."
"Now, now, Simon, blame in a sin in the eyes of the Lord. And I had to set them up. It saved Henry Jekyll's soul, didn't it? The man was about to commit suicide."
"True," said Simon dryly. He thought. "A relationship like theirs would be a cinch to destroy. But how to save it? If those two are going to make it together, they need to overcome not only Dorian Gray, but also Edward Hyde. And how to get rid of him...that's the problem!"
Batsie laughed. "That's why the good side is always the better side, dear. Our work is much harder." She poured herself a cup of tea. "Tell you what. Leave Dorian to me. They trusted me to him anyway. You take care of Henry and Mina. Deal?"
"Deal," said Simon. The husband and wife shook hands.
*
The last scene was a very interesting one for me to write. I've never written a scene where Batsie and Simon have a conversation alone together before. I hope you all enjoyed it as much as I.
The next chapter will be up hopefully very soon. I'll try to get it up as soon as I can, I promise. In the meantime, remember to REVIEW!!!
~ Alisonia