Taken In Again
Disclaimer: It's a fanfiction, what do you expect? I own whatever wasn't invented already.
For about a half hour Alisha and Henry flew across the streets of Germany, eventually coming to the ports. It was getting to be the break of dawn, and the horizon could be seen in the distance, releasing rays of orange and red into the clouds. Out of the expanse, the Nautilus exposed out of the water taking up all docking space. It proudly rested within the waters of the North Sea, shining from the new coming sunlight. Like tiny ants, people bustled about around the magnificent ship from their point of view. As they got quite almost above it, the broomstick quickly descended with a tilt of the broom, which made Henry's stomach turn. It swerved to the side once three-quarters close to the ground, then rotated into a complete circle as it landed, now hovering over the cobblestone ground. Henry hurriedly attempted to get off the ride, stumbling as Alisha helped him get off. Captain Nemo first took notice on the strange course of travel and its two occupants, rushing over to meet the doctor in which the league had been seeking out for since last night.
"Dr. Jekyll!" he proclaimed, now standing beside the nearly-unstable man. "Where have you been? I just sent a search party to find you! We had all thought the worst!"
"Well that's nice…" Alisha mumbled, now getting off her broom.
Captain Nemo glanced over in her direction. "Who's this?" He sauntered over by the broom, eying it very carefully more than the owner herself.
"Uh, that's Alisha." Henry quickly interrupted. He came over by Nemo, defending his heroine. "She recovered me from last night. I-I don't remember much, really; she claims to have taken my health in her account after a couple of men ram shackled me."
Nemo's tone changed from mistrustful to appreciative. "Oh! Well thank you for taking care of our good doctor." He smiled. Nemo then looked over to Henry, shielding his expression. He gave him an obvious look. Henry knew what he was thinking. Henry nodded. Nemo once again faced Alisha. He was about to say something when a familiar voice gave an interruption.
"Henry!" Mina Harker extravagantly shouted from across the harbor. She promptly strolled to Henry's side, resting an arm on his shoulder. Tom Sawyer swiftly followed up behind her, giving Alisha a quick glance.
"We were so worried." She said, Alisha noticing the faint jealousy in Tom's eyes. Henry replied with a weak smile, almost embarrassed.
"Well, looks like you're in good hands now. I'd better be off." Alisha swung her leg over the broomstick, and slowly it began to rise.
"Wait!" Henry shouted. The broomstick stopped and hovered in mid-air. "You helped me out; let me at least introduce you to the league."
Alisha's broom descended, and she got off. Henry knew she knew the league already, but they didn't know her.
"Alisha this is—"
"Wilhelmina Harker, but you can call me Mina." She introduced herself as she grasped the witch's hand for a mild handshake, giving a small grin.
"Captain Nemo." He said also shaking her hand, a little more firmer.
"Agent Tom Sawyer." Tom came up to her and shook her hand, the most polite out of everyone.
"And I'm Rodney Skinner." The invisible man proclaimed as he took Alisha's hand and gave it a kiss, wearing his hat and trench coat. Alisha gave the thief a quick smirk and slithered her hand away in discomfort. "Now who's this?"
It was Nemo, now that introduced. "This is Alisha. She saved Dr. Jekyll's life..."
Tom's face began to go anxious. He had a feeling where this was going.
"…and I must say, Ms…"
"Dover."
"Ms. Dover, I must say that this…mechanism of yours is quite…extraordinary."
The league all looked at each other. Tom grew more fretful, especially when Rodney said exactly what he was afraid someone would say.
"Hey Tom…I think we just found a new member for our latest mission!"
"It would be great if you could accompany us. We're going to need the best help we can get." Henry said shyly.
"I agree." said Mina.
"As do I." said Nemo.
The league, including its possibly newest member, turned their heads to Tom. He sighed.
"I'm in too." He said.
"Ok, then. Wow…thanks! May I go back to get my things, Captain?" Alisha said with a polite grin, turning to him.
"Of course."
"Swell! I should be back in about a half hour." The witch began to get on her broomstick, it automatically rising. "Oh and before I forget, how do you all feel about pets?"
"Pets?" Rodney replied.
"Yeah."
"Um…" Nemo's face was unreadable.
"You know what, never mind. I'll see you all soon." And she flew off in the distance.
A few minutes of silence lasted between the league. Rodney Skinner raised his eyebrows and walked over to Henry. He gave him a few pats on the back before returning to his cabin. Mina, Nemo, and Henry all looked at him as he walked away, and Tom snickered.