Johnathan steps in

Charlie stood there looking on as Mina slowly lifted her skirt. He licked his lips in anticipation, almost hypnotically awaiting the sight of the prize nestled between Mina's slender thighs.

"Charlie, we can't do this" Johnathan's voice broke the lustful reverie. "This is the Captain's daughter we're talking about boffing here! He'll hang us from the highest yard arm!"

Charlie shook his head. "Yeah, you're right, mate. Listen, little missy. We didn't see you, and you didn't see us. Just wait here for the doctor then, and we'll going on our way. We've pints to take care of topside any ways."

Mina breathed a sigh of relief as she lowered her skirt. "Very well. If I see you topside later, I'll buy you both a pint for being so understanding."

"Now that sounds like a winner!" chuckled Charlie. "A pint won't get us in trouble with the Captain."

"Well, come on then" said Johnathan. "Time to knock off some pints. See you later Miss Mina." He walked out the door, followed by Charlie who closed the cabin door behind him.

Mina stood there listening for a few minutes as the heavy footfalls of the guards faded off down the hall. When she could no longer hear them, she picked up the book, and left the confines of Doctor Lerner's cabin. Back down the hall she traveled, her heart racing with every step. The unknown hands that once tried to **** her through their cell bars no longer tried. Was it him who ordered them not to? Who was this dark man? She had to know.

Mina finally reached the dark man's cell. "I'm here" she called out quietly. "I have the book you asked for. Could you please tell me what this is about?"

The cell door suddenly began to creak open. "You are on sacred ground" came the voice of the dark man from somewhere inside. "Take off your clothes, and enter."

A-all of them?" Mina gasped.

"Yes" came the voice, seeming closer. "You must enter here as you were born into your world, naked and innocent."

"I fear I am not so innocent after the fucking you gave me" Mina responded. She slowly began to remove her clothes.

"That was just your ass" the dark man said calmly in a soothing manner. "I intend to make a proper woman out of you, once I have the book. You would like that, wouldn't you Mina?"

"Yes, I would" she answered as her petticoat joined her dress on the floor. Her corset and panties quickly joined them.

"Then come to me, my love" the voice of the dark man said sweetly. "Give me the book."

Mina slowly and cautiously stepped into the cell. The door abruptly clanged shut behind her, trapping her within the dark man's domain. "No cell can hold me, unless I allow it. But it now holds you, and the precious book I've longed for. Give it to me, my love. I shall reward you with your heart's desire to become not only a woman, but the mother of my rebirth." She suddenly felt as evil presence surround her. At first she was horrified. Her heart raced with fear as she trembled. Then all at once the fear and the horror left her.

"Who are you?" she asked.

"I am your son" came the answer as she was knocked to the floor, and her legs were spread apart. The book floated above her in unseen hands. Its cover glowed red as the runes seemed to come to life. The book slowly opened, and the darkness slowly began to fade.

Mina could only lay there, helpless, as she looked on. The entire cell had begun to transform before her eyes. It was no longer a cell, but another world, vibrant and alive with strange plants and fauna. The skies above her became crystal blue, and teemed with flying forms she did not recognize. The darkness gathered itself into an almost human form, then slowly gave way to unmask the person underneath it.

"Y-You?" Mina's startled voice came.