Disclaimer: See chapter one

A/N: I'm sorry if some of the characters are ooc.

Quatermain got out of the car and offered her his hand. Slowly she stepped out. They all made their way inside the building. Even though her home was beautiful this was beauty and history combined in one splendid building. The floors were marble with wood panelled walls. There were paintings everywhere. They depicted many Irish scenes. She didn't even notice that they climbed three flights of stairs and were now at the door to the machine. As they entered the room a woman walked up to them.

'Good day sirs and madams. The machine is ready. Are you?' She asked.

'Yes.' Quatermain turned to Neimh. 'Are you ready?'

She looked out of the window. At the fields below in their autumnal beauty. The red and burgundy trees swayed in the wind. This was the world she was leaving. Would she ever be able to go back?

'Yes. I am ready.' She smiled at the lady.

'Ladies first.' Remarked Skinner.

She grinned at where a white faced man stood. She turned a stepped into the machine. A blinding white light filled her vision. Suddenly it stopped. She was in an old Looking room. A man stood in front of her.

'Miss D'Arcy?'

'Yes. I take it you are Mr Dashwood'

'Yes.' He gave her his hand and she stepped out of the machine.

Within five minutes the entire League were back in their own time. They were sitting around the large table where they had first met Dashwood. Neimh liked this room; it reminded her of her library.

'So, your mission was successful.' Commented Dashwood.

Quatermain cleared his throat, 'Well. We did have a little trouble.' He then started to retell the morning's events. Mina grasped Neimh's hand under the table. Her warmth made her feel better. She gave Mina a small smile.

'Ah, My sympathies, Miss D'Arcy. However, I'm sure the League will take care of you.' He turned to the League at large. 'You must leave. Captain your first mate has brought the Nautilus up river. It is only ten minutes away. I take it you have decided upon where to go?'

'Yes,' Replied Quatermain, 'We shall go to my home in Africa.'

'Good.'

'We should go.' Said Nemo.

They rose and shook hands before leaving the warmth of the room and walking down the cold dark corridors. They walked out of large doors and down the steps. Into the cold dark evening that was pouring with rain. Quatermain took off a large cloak from round his shoulders. He had noticed Neimh shivering her thin shirt clinging to her soaked skin. He laid it on her shoulder. She looked up at him. Gratitude all over her face. They walked in silence. Quite quickly they reached the dock. Peering into the water. She could see the top of a long silvery boat.

'Step back.' Commanded Nemo.

As she did a giant ship rose out of the water. She gasped, it was magnificent. A door slammed open and a walkway shot out.

'Behold, Nautilus, the sword of the ocean.'

They followed him into the ship. Several crew members bowed to all of them as they walked past. Nemo led them into the dining room. Neimh was becoming steadily more tired as the minutes wore on. The captain told his first mate to set a course for Africa. Dinner was served moments later. The table heaved with the food. There were delicacies from around the world. Neimh put some salad and chicken on her plate. The rest of the League made quite clear the meaning of 'all you can eat'. She just pushed the food around her plate and occasionally ate a tiny mouthful. Mina put a hand on her shoulder. She jumped.

'Oh, I'm sorry,' said Mina, 'Would you like to go to bed?'

Her voice was very soft and caring. Neimh stood up and bade the men goodnight. She allowed Mina to steer her down the corridors. She was stopped outside a dark red wood door. Mina opened it and walked in. She passed Neimh some pyjamas and pointed her into the bathroom. Neimh went in to the white bathroom. It had a nice calming effect. She dressed and walked back into the bedroom. The four poster bed had white hangings and pale gold covers. Mina was sitting on the bed.

'Well, I know you're very tired so I shall leave in a minute.'

Neimh sat on the bed and pushed her hair over her shoulder.

'Good god!' Exclaimed Mina.

'What?' asked Neimh.

'You have two marks on your neck.'

'Oh yes, I was born with them.'

'I was worried for a moment because they are exactly like mine.'

She pulled her high collar down to revel two bruise like bite marks.

'Is that where-?'

'Yes, that's where Dracula bit me.'

Neimh bit her bottom lip. She laid her head on Mina's shoulder. Mina put her arms around her and pulled her close.

'I'm sorry I asked.'

'It is no problem. Do you know it is nice to have another female on this team.'

Mina gave Neimh one final squeeze and stood up.

'It's really time you went to sleep.'

Neimh nodded and crawled under the covers. The last thing she saw was Mina standing in the doorway having just put the lights out.

'Good night Neimh.'

A/N: I hope you enjoyed that. Please review. :-)