Okay, so I couldn't resist. I put a huge twist into the story.
Receiving all of your reviews and reading about what you all think will
happen in the story made me want to change it up a little bit. So prepare
to be shocked!
Shout-outs:
To Silent Bob 546: I can just see it now. "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Our first lingerie model, straight from London, is MR. RODNEY SKINNER!!" Hehehe.
To Graymoon74: (1) Well, they weren't trying to kill him, they were just trying to stop him from bugging them by showing him that they're more powerful than he is. (2) Tom thanks you for the cookie. But no chocolate, please. I'm sure you read what happened in ToddFan's "Of Spies and Sugar." (3) That "pile of crap" of yours makes me double over with laughter every time I read it!! I DEMAND AN UPDATE!!!!
To MisSEsmADhATTer: Yeah, I love cliffhangers, all right! Don't worry, I'll make sure none of you fall off. Hehehehe.
To Mrs. Mina Harker: Well, let's just see what's going to happen, shall we? I have a feeling you'll be surprised *winks*
To Ares: Another excellent suggestion that I'll use, if you don't mind!! This chapter of the story is dedicated to you, for providing me with your brilliant ideas.
Here's chapter seventeen, and enjoy!
*
Dorian Gray was still unconscious, lying in a bed in one of the guest rooms. Jekyll had his thermometer out (he had gotten a new one since Mina had been ill with the flu and it had broken,) and was taking Dorian's temperature by slipping it behind his ear. Mina was doubled over in the corner, clutching her stomach.
"Mina, luv? What's wrong?" Skinner asked her, concerned.
Jekyll answered for her. "Oh, Mina's just stressed out. She gets nauseous when her nerves act up."
"What, and you're not letting her drink tonight? Drinking calms MY nerves, Jekyll."
"Skinner, that's not how I deal with my Mina," Jekyll said firmly.
"Fine, Jekyll. Be a party pooper. I'm off to find Hyde."
"Fine," Jekyll said. He took the thermometer from behind Dorian's ear and examined it. "Not that high. Only ninety-nine point seven degrees."
"I say he has a guard by him at all times," Sawyer said, who had been quiet all this time.
"I say you're correct on that one, Sawyer," Jekyll agreed. "I'll stay here for the time being."
"Are you sure that's wise, Jekyll? I mean, if Dorian still wants Mina, he's bound to hurt you when he wakes up."
Jekyll smiled. "Ah, but he doesn't know that Hyde's gone, does he?"
* * *
"Rodney, WHERE IS MY HUSBAND?!?! I thought I told you to find him!!"
"Sorry, Mrs. Linoge, but this is an emergency," Skinner panted. He had completely forgotten about Simon and had set out with every intention of finding Hyde, but then a great idea had come to him. He needed Batsie's help in pulling it off.
"Well, what is it, then?"
"Can you conjure up blood?"
"Only lamb's blood. Why?"
"Well, Jekyll just told me that Mina gets nauseous when her nerves act up, and considering she's so nauseous right now that she's almost on the point of fainting, I thought some blood would make her feel better."
Batsie thought a moment. "You know, that's a great idea." She waved her hand, and a goblet of lamb's blood appeared on her vanity table. She picked it up and handed it to Skinner. "Here. I hope it makes her feel better."
"Thanks, Batsie, luv. Truly a work of the heart, you are," Skinner grinned at her. Considering he had his white face paint on, she could actually see it.
"Don't mention it," Batsie smiled. "Now, are you still going to find Simon for me, or am I going to have to do it myself?"
"Sorry, but maybe some other time. Like I said before, this is an emergency!" Skinner told her.
Batsie just laughed. "Okay, fine. But don't expect me to ever ask a favor from you again, because I know you won't get it done."
* * *
Edward Hyde strolled down the corridors of the Nautilus. His monster hangover had finally worn off, and he was doing what he did best...looking for trouble. Until tonight, that is, when he would probably drink another four bottles of whiskey.
Skinner was walking toward him from the other direction. After Batsie had given the blood to him, Skinner had run down to the kitchen, gotten a bottle a tequila, and mixed a little of it in the lamb's blood. Mina had wanted to drink with them, hadn't she? And if Jekyll wasn't going to let her, Skinner was going to do Mina a favor.
"Ah, Edward!" Skinner exclaimed. "Can you do me a favor and take this to Mina, please? She's probably resting in her room. And please, don't tell her it's from me. She'll never drink it. Tell her that it's from Henry instead."
Edward took the goblet from Skinner's hands and sniffed it. "What is it?"
"Oh, just some blood. With tequila mixed in."
Edward laughed. "Oh, but of course! You can count on me!"
Skinner grinned. "Thanks, Edward. How many bottles would you like to drink tonight?"
Edward scratched his head with his free hand. "Three. Four was a bit too much."
"Done."
* * *
Jekyll was still running tests on the unconscious Dorian when Nemo entered the room. "How's Gray doing?" Nemo asked Jekyll.
Jekyll shook his head. "Not too well. I don't know how bad his head injury was, because I wasn't there to see it, so until he wakes up, I won't be able to know anything."
"Where are Sawyer and Mrs. Harker?"
"Mina was feeling a bit nauseous, so I told her to lie down for a while. I really haven't any idea where Sawyer is. Probably went off to lie down himself. He's been really quiet all afternoon." Jekyll grinned wickedly. "I'll just give him an extra glass of whiskey tonight. That'll perk him right up."
"Jekyll!" Nemo exclaimed, surprised that the usually shy doctor had uttered those words.
Jekyll just grinned again in reply. Even though he and Hyde were now separated, Jekyll still had his guilty pleasures. Especially his pleasure in drinking alcohol.
Nemo just shook his head and laughed. Jekyll leaned over Dorian again, this time checking Dorian's heartbeat for about the millionth time with his stethoscope.
Jekyll cringed as he shifted the many layers of Dorian's suit to get to his bare chest. He gently pressed his stethoscope to Dorian's chest and listened.
His head still lying on the pillow, Dorian's eyes began to flutter open.
"Jekyll, look!" Nemo exclaimed. "I believe that he's starting to wake up!"
Jekyll quickly threw his stethoscope back in his medical bag and began to slap Dorian's cheeks gently. "Dorian? Dorian, can you hear me?"
Dorian's head shifted from left to right, and his hands began to twitch by his sides. After a few moments, Dorian's eyes opened. Jekyll noticed that they were tired and bloodshot.
"Dorian?" Jekyll asked gently, peering over him. "Dorian, can you hear me? Are you all right?"
For a moment, Dorian Gray looked around the room, appearing to be confused. He looked down at his arms in wonder and amazement.
"Mr. Gray?" Nemo asked, coming closer to the bed. "Mr. Gray, are you feeling better?"
"Dorian, is everything okay?" Jekyll asked gently.
Dorian turned to stare at Jekyll. He looked as confused as ever. "Dorian?" he asked, his voice just barely a whisper. "Who's Dorian?"
*
And no, the story isn't over yet. Stay tuned for more. Remember to leave your reviews!!!
~ Alisonia
Shout-outs:
To Silent Bob 546: I can just see it now. "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Our first lingerie model, straight from London, is MR. RODNEY SKINNER!!" Hehehe.
To Graymoon74: (1) Well, they weren't trying to kill him, they were just trying to stop him from bugging them by showing him that they're more powerful than he is. (2) Tom thanks you for the cookie. But no chocolate, please. I'm sure you read what happened in ToddFan's "Of Spies and Sugar." (3) That "pile of crap" of yours makes me double over with laughter every time I read it!! I DEMAND AN UPDATE!!!!
To MisSEsmADhATTer: Yeah, I love cliffhangers, all right! Don't worry, I'll make sure none of you fall off. Hehehehe.
To Mrs. Mina Harker: Well, let's just see what's going to happen, shall we? I have a feeling you'll be surprised *winks*
To Ares: Another excellent suggestion that I'll use, if you don't mind!! This chapter of the story is dedicated to you, for providing me with your brilliant ideas.
Here's chapter seventeen, and enjoy!
*
Dorian Gray was still unconscious, lying in a bed in one of the guest rooms. Jekyll had his thermometer out (he had gotten a new one since Mina had been ill with the flu and it had broken,) and was taking Dorian's temperature by slipping it behind his ear. Mina was doubled over in the corner, clutching her stomach.
"Mina, luv? What's wrong?" Skinner asked her, concerned.
Jekyll answered for her. "Oh, Mina's just stressed out. She gets nauseous when her nerves act up."
"What, and you're not letting her drink tonight? Drinking calms MY nerves, Jekyll."
"Skinner, that's not how I deal with my Mina," Jekyll said firmly.
"Fine, Jekyll. Be a party pooper. I'm off to find Hyde."
"Fine," Jekyll said. He took the thermometer from behind Dorian's ear and examined it. "Not that high. Only ninety-nine point seven degrees."
"I say he has a guard by him at all times," Sawyer said, who had been quiet all this time.
"I say you're correct on that one, Sawyer," Jekyll agreed. "I'll stay here for the time being."
"Are you sure that's wise, Jekyll? I mean, if Dorian still wants Mina, he's bound to hurt you when he wakes up."
Jekyll smiled. "Ah, but he doesn't know that Hyde's gone, does he?"
* * *
"Rodney, WHERE IS MY HUSBAND?!?! I thought I told you to find him!!"
"Sorry, Mrs. Linoge, but this is an emergency," Skinner panted. He had completely forgotten about Simon and had set out with every intention of finding Hyde, but then a great idea had come to him. He needed Batsie's help in pulling it off.
"Well, what is it, then?"
"Can you conjure up blood?"
"Only lamb's blood. Why?"
"Well, Jekyll just told me that Mina gets nauseous when her nerves act up, and considering she's so nauseous right now that she's almost on the point of fainting, I thought some blood would make her feel better."
Batsie thought a moment. "You know, that's a great idea." She waved her hand, and a goblet of lamb's blood appeared on her vanity table. She picked it up and handed it to Skinner. "Here. I hope it makes her feel better."
"Thanks, Batsie, luv. Truly a work of the heart, you are," Skinner grinned at her. Considering he had his white face paint on, she could actually see it.
"Don't mention it," Batsie smiled. "Now, are you still going to find Simon for me, or am I going to have to do it myself?"
"Sorry, but maybe some other time. Like I said before, this is an emergency!" Skinner told her.
Batsie just laughed. "Okay, fine. But don't expect me to ever ask a favor from you again, because I know you won't get it done."
* * *
Edward Hyde strolled down the corridors of the Nautilus. His monster hangover had finally worn off, and he was doing what he did best...looking for trouble. Until tonight, that is, when he would probably drink another four bottles of whiskey.
Skinner was walking toward him from the other direction. After Batsie had given the blood to him, Skinner had run down to the kitchen, gotten a bottle a tequila, and mixed a little of it in the lamb's blood. Mina had wanted to drink with them, hadn't she? And if Jekyll wasn't going to let her, Skinner was going to do Mina a favor.
"Ah, Edward!" Skinner exclaimed. "Can you do me a favor and take this to Mina, please? She's probably resting in her room. And please, don't tell her it's from me. She'll never drink it. Tell her that it's from Henry instead."
Edward took the goblet from Skinner's hands and sniffed it. "What is it?"
"Oh, just some blood. With tequila mixed in."
Edward laughed. "Oh, but of course! You can count on me!"
Skinner grinned. "Thanks, Edward. How many bottles would you like to drink tonight?"
Edward scratched his head with his free hand. "Three. Four was a bit too much."
"Done."
* * *
Jekyll was still running tests on the unconscious Dorian when Nemo entered the room. "How's Gray doing?" Nemo asked Jekyll.
Jekyll shook his head. "Not too well. I don't know how bad his head injury was, because I wasn't there to see it, so until he wakes up, I won't be able to know anything."
"Where are Sawyer and Mrs. Harker?"
"Mina was feeling a bit nauseous, so I told her to lie down for a while. I really haven't any idea where Sawyer is. Probably went off to lie down himself. He's been really quiet all afternoon." Jekyll grinned wickedly. "I'll just give him an extra glass of whiskey tonight. That'll perk him right up."
"Jekyll!" Nemo exclaimed, surprised that the usually shy doctor had uttered those words.
Jekyll just grinned again in reply. Even though he and Hyde were now separated, Jekyll still had his guilty pleasures. Especially his pleasure in drinking alcohol.
Nemo just shook his head and laughed. Jekyll leaned over Dorian again, this time checking Dorian's heartbeat for about the millionth time with his stethoscope.
Jekyll cringed as he shifted the many layers of Dorian's suit to get to his bare chest. He gently pressed his stethoscope to Dorian's chest and listened.
His head still lying on the pillow, Dorian's eyes began to flutter open.
"Jekyll, look!" Nemo exclaimed. "I believe that he's starting to wake up!"
Jekyll quickly threw his stethoscope back in his medical bag and began to slap Dorian's cheeks gently. "Dorian? Dorian, can you hear me?"
Dorian's head shifted from left to right, and his hands began to twitch by his sides. After a few moments, Dorian's eyes opened. Jekyll noticed that they were tired and bloodshot.
"Dorian?" Jekyll asked gently, peering over him. "Dorian, can you hear me? Are you all right?"
For a moment, Dorian Gray looked around the room, appearing to be confused. He looked down at his arms in wonder and amazement.
"Mr. Gray?" Nemo asked, coming closer to the bed. "Mr. Gray, are you feeling better?"
"Dorian, is everything okay?" Jekyll asked gently.
Dorian turned to stare at Jekyll. He looked as confused as ever. "Dorian?" he asked, his voice just barely a whisper. "Who's Dorian?"
*
And no, the story isn't over yet. Stay tuned for more. Remember to leave your reviews!!!
~ Alisonia