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Next to me Skinner began to rub away at his makeup and pull off his jacket. "Keep out of sight till I get over there." He slunk over to the men giving me time to retrieve one of my knifes and get ready. I watched as he moved to behind the group and picked something up.

I heard as it made a dull thwack against the man's skull. Seconds later both of the other men were also lying on the ground, dead. However, I had only hit one. The third had managed to find Skinner and was trying to beat him in a fist fight. I couldn't throw a knife because I was afraid of hitting Skinner. Someone leapt in and stabbed the third man. Dorian Grey was standing with a sword over the third man. Skinner grabbed him and threw him to the ground. "We'll have to put you in a stronger cell next time, eh?"

"This is the gratitude I get for saving your life," demanded Dorian.

"You betrayed us," growled Skinner.

"Past," argued Dorian. "It doesn't tell you anything about me."

"It tells me you're a dirty stinkin' rat."

I pushed them apart, "Look if you two want to finish this discussion later that's fine with me. But right now we have to make sure the others aren't having these people attack them too."

Skinner and Dorian were glaring daggers at each other as we looked for our companions. We had been looking for nearly ten minutes when I heard in the distance the sound of machine guns. "This way," I called beginning to run with my arms held out in front of me trying to 'see' where I was going. I would occasionally stop and listen to make sure I was going the right way.

When we reached them even I could tell that they were in trouble. Outnumbered and still not giving in, Skinner ran forward to help. "Watch him," I heard Skinner say as he passed.

I pulled out my knifes, and hesitated, everyone was fighting I could hardly hit the attackers without hitting one of the league. I threw a few I was certain would hit the targets, Dorian moved forward and I turned ready to launch one at him. "Don't move."

"I can help them," he argued. "I can save them."

My vision flickered back to the fight, my friends were losing. One more would make it even, but could I trust him? "No."

But he was off; apparently he was eager to prove that he could be trusted. I tossed one of my knifes into his back. He didn't seem to notice or if he did he ignored it. He pulled people off the league landing blows and seemingly hitting every target. I threw a few more knifes. Before I knew it the attackers were all dead, and Quartermain had Dorian held to a wall by his throat.

"If I don't start getting thanks I'm going to stop sticking my neck out for you people," he grumbled.

"We didn't ask for your help," Mina growled.

"You certainly needed it."

"How did you get out of that cell?" Nemo demanded.

"I opened the door and walked out. The lock was rusted through."

"Then we'll just have to find a stronger cell eh?" Quartermain grunted pushing Dorian to the ground.

"You of all people should understand second chances," Dorian returned quietly.

There was a moment of harsh silence. I could tell Dorian had struck a nerve with Quartermain, however when he spoke it was with calm and measured tones. "Captain we should attempt to turn him in at our next stop."

"I quite agree," said Nemo and knocked Dorian out with the hilt of his sword.

"Miss Holmes," a voice rang across the docks. Angie and I both turned around, trying to see who was calling us. A man was holding a letter for us. Angie took it from him and thanked him for his trouble. She opened it and began to read…

'To my nieces-

Girls, moments after you left I received a letter from a friend I made while traveling. I did not know where to send this to so I sent it to Cairo where I knew you would be going.

My friend has an interesting story to tell and I would prefer if you heard it first hand. Therefore I am sending you to the Paris Opera House, you are to follow my instructions exactly. My friend is somewhat temperamental and may not help you if you fail at a single one of these steps.

Get a seat in box five, the show does not matter however that you are in box five is imperative. When the show is finished remain in your seats. Wait for as long as necessary to ensue that you are alone. Then very clearly state your names, and your relationship to me. With any luck you will be answered by the voice of the Opera Ghost.

I know that the League will want to send someone to protect you, this must not happen. I predict no immediate danger for you and he may not answer if anyone but the two of you are there. Do not be surprised if you do not see him at all during your visit. He is a very reclusive man and a master ventriloquist. The best of luck-

Sherlock Holmes'

Angie handed the letter to Nemo. He and Quartermain read it silently with worry.

"This is entirely your choice girls," said Quartermain aboard the Nautilus later.

"As uncle used to say, 'one clue is better than no clue at all,'" Angie quoted. "I say we go for it."

"What about the tablet?" asked Sawyer.

I reached into my pocket and took out the scrap of paper. "I almost forgot."

Nemo took it and smoothed it out.

"That's borderline creepy," said Skinner.

"What does it say?"

'The Holmes Sisters-

Your presence is requested at the request of the little people. You should be at the clearing north of Galway, Ireland at midnight on the first of January.'

"That's wrong," I said. "How could the ancient Egyptians known the present calendar or Ireland?"

"I'm thinking Paris then Ireland," said Quartermain.

"I agree," responded Nemo.

AN: Thank you all for sticking with my story even if I dont update very fast. Nemo Plushies to all who review! oh and should I have Angie and Ophira plushies for the next few chapters, tell me what you think!

Samyo: yeah total sweetness with the playing the hand game : )
ToTaKeKe13: Hiya new reviewer! Dont worry I've got back editions of the plushies you can have!
possiblycrazee: thanks for the review, I'm so glad someone else likes Ophira's power!
StriderX: it's cool, where did you go? Somewhere exciting I hope! Now you shall have a Nemo Plushie dont know where he fits in exacly but it's all good!
hornofgondor2: as I said befor back editons of plushies are avalable, I'm realy bad at that hand game too but it's fun!