Ah, 2013... I knew you well.
It was a good year for me, all things considered. A busy one, of course- but when is it ever any different? The Maleficent Seven and Last Stand of Dead Men were both released, delivering to me the most shocking revelation of all — that there's only one Skulduggery Pleasant left. Yes, technically I KNEW it was coming, but it still kinda took me by surprise to find myself writing the final book in the series.
So what else did I get up to in 2013? Let's recap, shall we?
January - dipped my toes into Twitter. Discovered Twitter to be basically quicksand, and so was unable to pull toes out. Still being dragged under.
February - I did an event at the Imagine festival in London, showing clips from movies that inspired Skulduggery. So much FUN.
March - Went to Germany. As usual, had an insane amount of fun and was kept incredibly busy for the entire time. The Maleficent Seven was unleashed upon an unsuspecting world.
Also met Steven Moffat and compared notes on how to traumatise people. (Speaking of which - The Time of the Doctor, eh? I'll miss Matt Smith, and it was so good seeing my beloved Amy back for a few seconds...)
April - was spent writing.
May - Started yapping to Ronda Rousey's mum. Which is, I think, an event worthy of an entire month.
June - this month consisted of me editing, touring, playing video games and watching movies. Not a bad way to spend a few weeks.
July - Read Geek Girl. Met Holly Smale. Holly Smale fell in love with me. It happens.
August - Last Stand of Dead Men released. Could life get any better?
September - My doggy died. This year I have had to put down my three dogs. I now have no dogs left. Ali's death sucked most of all.
October - My Doctor Who short story was released. Yay!
November - Writing for Book Nine.
December - Writing for Book Nine.
And how shall I be spending my New Year's Eve, you wonder? Will I be partying? Will I be singing? Carousing?
Nope. I'll be writing. And I'll be writing happily.
In closing, I'd like to thank all of you for your support, thank you for reading, thank you for being nice to each other, and for supporting each other. It's because of you that I am able to do the thing I love every single day.
I hope 2014 is kind to us all.
But especially me.
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Prove to me you've changed, which may I add, you haven't, and I'll un-bar you.
#ChaseForBook9
(OI! I've been sitting here all day! She got bored!)
(Bye Snow)
Byyyyye Snow!
#ChaseForBook9
((Bye Snow!))
(Oh.)
(I have changed)
(She'll come back..)
(Lexi didnt leave the wolf place she is oo worried)
((Hello?))
(I'm still at the wolf camp Em)
Prove it. (Well then I guess I am too.)
#ChaseForBook9
(I didn't take over Dragonas mind, I set him free)
*Wanders round room*
((Hey Fabi :) *hugs*))
You would've done that before, eventually.
#ChaseForBook9
(Hello Fabi)
(Yes, he had a gun to my head, but. I donated a lot of money to the bar)
(Hey Fabroo!!)
*Glances at them, then her hands, which are slowly melting away*
Oh FINALLY!
*She completely dissipates*
*looks around at Adra, then turn back when she goes*
Herrow Fabi.
Yes, but that doesn't mean you will be in any way a better patron.
#ChaseForBook9
(That was all my money, I had to sell my fortress. I also made you a general of the penguin army)
*Bolts upright on her mattress, breathing heavily* Oh hell...
*She shivers violently*
((Maraaaaaa Ash and Kenzieeeee))
((Hello Ed))
((Hi Adra))
((Hi Trip))
That won't make you a better patron.
#ChaseForBook9
(You owe me for those kind acts. I won't rob you)
(I shall remain watching again)
(Em?)
I owe you for kindness. You're not helping yourself Ed.
#ChaseForBook9
(Please? I can withdraw my kindness)
Prove yourself through action, not words, they don't help you.
#ChaseForBook9
*She backs up, bumping into the rings where the chains were*
*Hisses*
*Carefully gets to her feet, her clothes damp, hair slightly wet*
*Shudders*
(Trip, I challenge you to a magic duel. The winner decides the prize. I chose that I may reenter the bar. Choose your prize)
((Sports and words are disappearing, so I think I'm hound rk have to leave now, sorry, bye,))
(Bye Fabi)
(Bye Fabi!!!*hugs*)
Olivia: *wakes up* Momma?
I'm here
Olivia: Coco? *sounds scared*
No dear he helped you. *kisses cheek*
Olivia: I want....*starts crying*
Shhh *shushes* It's okay Liv nobody is going to hurt you. You're safe here, see Daddy came to visit
Javier: hey Liv
Ed, that was not the kind of action I was looking for. Good day. *turns on his heel and walks down the corridor*
#ChaseForBook9
*Walks down corridor other way* *Shouts* I havn't analysed the formulae yet, you don't have the results
*Slowly gets to her feet, and runs out of the old house, and through the portal, landing outside of her room at Camp Wolf*
Later...
*Wraps her arms around herself, cold as hell*
I will one day!
#ChaseForBook9
Alexis: *paces wanting to see Lorcan*
*Runs up behind Trip and throws spear* *Runs*
[Mutters] Spots, not sports. And going to, not hound rk.
Sorry.
*steps out of the way* You are predictable Edward!
#ChaseForBook9
Olivia: *smiles faintly falling back asleep*
*watches her* she's so cute
*Hits her head on the door* The one day... That I forget... My key
*Goes off to find Trip and steal a jacket off of him*
*The spear hits the wall beside Adra at a cross section*
EDWARD
MANNERS
If my magic was working in this facility you would be the one begging Castalan
Apologies Adra.
Goodness! We are guests here!
And you put a hole in the wall!
You aren't helping yourself Ed!
Hello Adra.
#ChaseForBook9
Hi!
Trip...
Would you happen to have an extra coat?
I will fix the wall later, it looks like wallpaper. Soon Castalan, soon. *Walks into wall*
What
*throws a handkerchief in the air, and as it flutters down, it expands into a trench coat, picks it up with a foot, then holds it out to Adra*
#ChaseForBook9
*Holds nose which is leaking blood* Well, can you remember where the medical bay was?
...
Thanks... *Takes the coat and wraps it around herself* I got locked out of my room...
Oh...
#ChaseForBook9
Yeah.
*Shifts awkwardly*
Er..I'm sorry if, you know, I freaked you out yesterday
*Looks at watch which has a green tick on the screen*
No! Why would that freak me out? I was just a little air headed.
You know, you could bunk with me, until we get you a new key.
Of course, I could just open your door for you with magic... but where's the fun in using magic for everything?
#ChaseForBook9
*Voice over the PA system*
Could all candidates please make their way to their designated training areas. All staff be on alert 4 for potential compromises
*Rushes back to lab print results*
((Love Actually <3))
*Raises her eyebrows* S...sure?
*Listens* What do you think that is?
*Runs back to where Trip and Adra are* Where do we go?
It sounds like we're going to get to see Lorcan's training in action.
#ChaseForBook9
(Meera!!)
Sounds like it... *Does a quick turn* Does anyone remember where that is?
Better question, where abouts are we?
((what adra))
It was near the medical bay?
#ChaseForBook9
Good, wheres that?
(Meera get on email plz BBY)
I don't remember. It's a very complex layout.
#ChaseForBook9
(I don't know why that was capitalized)
I picked up a laeflet at the beggining, maybe it has a map?
...
Hmmm.
*Shivers* I can find it. *Sets down the hallway*
*begins to follow Adra*
#ChaseForBook9
*Runs after Adra*
*Makes a couple turns*
*Stops at where she thinks the rooms are* I think it's in there...
*pops head in* Aye, it's here. *walks in*
(Em, we're here! Sorry we're late, we got lost.)
#ChaseForBook9
*Enters room*
*Elizabeth is standing in the training area in front of 4 young people, 2 of which are Lorcan and Amelia*
Elizabeth: Welcome everyone to your first day of training. We trust that everyone had a good nights rest and had a full breakfast.
Now today, we want to see those beasts of yours. I don't want anyone to be alarmed. Your trainer knows exactly what he is doing, he has been training pups and wolves with anger issues for a very long time. I wouldn't allow this to happen if I didn't have complete trust in him and you.
There may be enticing, but he means it playfully. The whole idea of his method is to see your tolerance and also your wolf's initial behaviour.
If at anytime, you do wish to stop the exercise, please inform your trainer. No one will think ill or judge, I understand this can be quite a lot to handle on your first day of your dosage as well as training.
Now I shall leave you in the capable hands of your trainer Jeb but I will be watching so good luck everyone!
*Elizabeth walks out onto the corridor and watches from behind the double sided mirror as their trainer goes through some safety procedures in place.*
*Spots Elizabeth* Madame!
We heard something was going on?
Safety procedures?
(Back in 5 minutes)
Aexis: *follows Adra*
*Elizabeth smiles at everyone*
Elizabeth: Well good morning my friends! No need for alarm, just everyone is starting their first day of training of the new year.
Its just we've noticed a few hotheads amongst our candidates this year so all staff are to be on alert just in case.
Alexis; oh....*looks a little bit unsure*
Ah... *Pulls her coat tighter*
Hotheads?
#ChaseForBook9
Elizabeth: Yes, a few of the boys whose parents didn't know how to handle their tempers so the tempers were just allowed to fester.
Its a risk that comes with werewolves unfortunately. It can be our anger that is our demise at times.
Are they dangerous?
Is it safe to have so many in a room at a time?
Elizabeth: Well first timers such as these four are okay. These we can handle.
We separate our hot heads and put them into specially designated training areas. We need to observe their wolves for our data so we have to do this first day.
Interesting.
#ChaseForBook9
Right
Alright... *Bounces on her toes, uneasy*
Alexis: ok
Elizabeth: Your skepticism tells me that you haven't had good experiences with werewolves.
*Her face darkens* You can say that..
Alexis: define 'good'
No, not particularly.
#ChaseForBook9
Your pet wolf was growling at me yesterday.
Plus there was the 1300's. That was not a good experience.
Elizabeth: Well I can assure you, that you won't have to deal with any rogue werewolves in here.
*Time passes and they watch everyone successfully do and pass their first training day. Then Lorcan was left last and he steps up to the middle of the mat. Jeb stretches*
Jeb: Right Lorcan, you've seen how the others have done it. Do you reckon you can do the same?
Lorcan: I... I dunno. I'm not really an angry person.
Jeb: If you would allow me, I want to tap into the last time your anger got the better of you. I won't do anything else.
*Lorcan nods*
*Jeb stands still and takes a breath. He opens his eyes and they are a glassy white. Lorcan can feel him and is instantly brought back to his murder at the lake*
*Lorcan gasps and steps back, breaking the connection. His fists clench up and his jaw sets straight but nothing else happens.*
Lorcan: I just... I can't do this... I just can't...
*Lorcan walks out another door and heads to the changing area*
*Mara is lying on her bed, emotionless*
Harry: *walks in* Hey babe, I missed you.
Mara: *in a monotone* you were gone for fifteen minutes on a walk.
Harry: *sits on the bed, and starts crawling over to her* Boo, don't be like that. I love you, you know. *purrs*
Mara: *shakes her head* Harry...
Harry: *crawls until he's above her, then stops and looks down at her, giving her a cheeky smirk* Come on, Mara. Lighten up. *leans down and kisses her jaw, moving up towards her lips*
Mara: Harry, listen-
Harry: *kisses her, pinning her arms down with his hands* *mumbles in between kisses* I.. love... you... Mara...
Mara: Harry... *struggles, then kisses him back*
*Nestles further into the coat then lets her hair down, it falling into damp curls, in an attempt to warm herself up more*
(Heeralie)
...*Frowns slightly*
Did the drug not work?
Alexis: its not like him he doesnt like it! Can I please talk to him?
*frowns, and fights the urge to go and talk to him*
#ChaseForBook9
Elizabeth: He has got to be the tamest pup I have ever seen.
The drug doesn't bring forth the werewolf on command, it gives the human more control over when the wolf appears.
You can of course little one, just go through that door at the end of the corridor, that will bring you to the changing room.
He is, somewhat traumatised by what he has done as a wolf.
*seems saddened*
#ChaseForBook9
*Writes onto a notepad*
*Reaches over, gently taking Trip's hand*
Alexis: *nods and goes down the way Elizabeth said and looks in* Lorcan?
*strokes Adra's hand with his thumb*
#ChaseForBook9
(*Is waiting for Mara to start screaming*
*Waits*
Meera where the fek r u)
*Smiles, then glances back out the window*
Castalan, here are the results to the formulae *Passes him results so Elizabeth can't see them*
*folds them up and puts them in his pocket, hands him a peice of paper, saying: Pleasure working with you.*
#ChaseForBook9
*Pockets paer and contines writing in pad*
*Looks at them, appalled at their manners and their nerve*
*Alexis walks in as Lorcan punches a steel locker, leaving a huge dent. He is clutching his head, almost pulling out hairs*
*He screams*
Elizabeth: You seem like you care for the boy Mr. Castalan. You and Ms. Dark.
Alexis: *runs up to him* Lorcan woah woah come here
*Nods* He'a a good kid. Just... One who's struggling
Mara: H, I need to tell you something. Important. *blinks away tears*
Harry: *pulls away* What is it, boo? Please don't cry.
Mara: Riley called me today.
Harry: *tenses*
Mara: Ashton is... gone.
Harry: *freezes* what?!
Mara: *tears flow freely down to her cheeks* *she takes a shaky breath in* Ash is dead.
Harry: No. No. He can't be. Fuck no. Maralie. *tears well up in his eyes* Stop. I'm serious.
Mara: *looks into his eyes* *cups his face in her hands* So am I. I wish I was joking Harry. Oh God, I wish I was joking. Riley told me that her boss was one of the Necromancers who kidnapped you and the... twins a few weeks ago. They were the same people who let the Remnant loose. The same Remnant who possessed you months ago. Baby, they've been trying to get at us this whole time. Riley said that *blinks rapidly in an effort to stop crying*.. that they were taken away to be.. *shudders* experimented on. Oh my God, my babies - our babies, were experimented on. That's why the Remnant said Ash had brain damage... *lets out a sob*
Harry: Fuck. Mara. Fuck. Our babies. Our children. *starts hyperventilating, his face getting redder and redder*
Mara: Harry, baby, please, stop... you'll start up your asthma again...
Harry: No, Mara! I will not stop until I have killed every single one of those fucking Necromancers! *stands up* *grabs a lamp and flings it at the wall* Shit!
Very much, Mrs Elizabeth.
#ChaseForBook9
((TADRA *screams* *falls out of bed*))
(FUCK
YOU
MARA)
(Mara, Zaf was/is part of the Temple if you want help ask her she'll help)
Elizabeth: You can go to him if you want also. Everyone will be heading back to their rooms for down time now so he doesn't need to be anywhere.
*Lorcan holds onto Alexis*
Lorcan: I just can't do this Lexi. I can't let that monster out again. I just...
(FUCK ME MARA!!!! THERE GOES MY HEART, SHATTERING!!!)
((NO))
I might give Alexis another few minutes with him..
Have you isolated a formulae that could create a werewolf?
(Marsa nu... wu... wu... wuy wud u do dis to yor karactas?)
No, let's let Alexis deal with this.
*eyes glaze over*
#ChaseForBook9
Alexis: I know, I could tell. I wouldn't either, maybe theres a way that you don't have to let it out. Its not who you are.
((Oh by the way, the missing words are back. And so am I, apparently.))
(Hi Fabi *wave*)
Elizabeth: Don't be ridiculous Mr. Fletcher. You are either born or bitten, no other option is possible.
Speaking of which, Mr. Castalan, if you wanted to examine the formula, I would have given you permission instead of sneaking around with Mr.Fletcher to get nothing but herbal results of the formula. It contains all the plants you saw in the greenhouse so I don't know what else you're looking for.
(Hello Fabi)
Lorcan: There's no other way Lexi... no other way.
There is no evidence I took any formulae and my results are not herbal. I merely wonderd if you could isolate the wolf.
*Clears her throat* I apologize if we have slighted you, Madame. *Casts a glare in Trip's direction* Apparently he doesn't believe in simply asking...
Yeah, but it's much more fun to double deal and go around the back route, even if our companion is so bad he'll actually state he has the stolen goods in the same room as the cop, and then give them to you.
#ChaseForBook9
*looks innocent*
Alexis: If there isn't maybe...you know I'm a Sensitive I could try to trick your mind to become angry without using memories. It's a longshot but...it could work.
*Growls at Ed* Get some manners...
*Backs away from Adra*
Elizabeth: I know you are here to look out for Lorcan. I knew it as soon as Jar said you were coming. So I figured that Lorcan had been a target before for something.
But I am sincere when I say that all I want to do is help him.
Lorcan: Lexi, I just... I don't want this monster. I thought I was ready for this training to get it under control but...
Everytime I think of what I did at the lake, I just get so sick. Maybe I should ask Trip to get rid of it all together...
Alexis: what do you mean? *hugs* I'm not mad, its hard I can imagine and if you aren't ready then it can't be helped maybe now isn't the time. I'll be with you every step of the way.
Aye, but... He needs to work it out as well. The boy's in pain- you must see it...
((you have no idea how hard i'm cackling))
(GTFO Mara no)
Elizabeth: I see that he is confused and in pain.
But I don't want him to get to a stage in life where his pain is his comfort blanket.
Lorcan: Trip's formula. The one my dad gave him. The cure. Maybe I should just ask him for that and be done with all this...
((Pulls out glitter machete))
((Slashes at Maralily))
((NO NO NO NO NO))
Alexis: Lorcan, if you want that then you should, but please think through, if you do that you'd be mortal and I'm a mage....
((MY HARRY POSTER FELL OFF THE WALL
IT KNOWS ALL
*runs away from Fabi* D':))
Lorcan: But I was mortal when you met me...
No, that won't happen... *Jams her other hand in her pocket* He just needs to work through it
(My mom took out a leather coat and all I could see was Niccoat....)
Alexis: I know. I just want to point it out, either way I'll support you in whatever you want.
(Did Trip fall asleep?)
(I think so...)
((D': D': D':))
(Oh yeah he Zaf proofed the bar once
(I guess we just assume he "went back" to his room..)
(Yeah possibly Em too?
(( :D :D :D))
(Apparently)
*Backs away a bit* Thank you Madame, but I might retire for the night... *hurries away*
(Adra you want anyone?)
(I'm grand..)
*She eventually finds a small powder room, not wanting to go back and wake Trip, and begins to draw a small portal*
Harry: *looks up quickly* What about Kenzie? *his voice breaks*
Mara: *covers her face with her hands* *tries to control her sobs* Riley said... she didn't... find her yet.
Harry: *backs up against the wall* *slides down it slowly until he's sitting on the ground* Oh my God.
((Just because I'm working on your Christmas present doesn't mean I forgive you, you evil evil evil person.))
((you know you love me really :3
And *hugs* thank you for making me a present:) ))
(Evil Mara!)
*She appears in the small basement where she was before*
*Snuggles the coat closer, kicking the portal shut*
*Lights a torch, hangs it on the wall*
*Sits at the desk , slowly going through her papers*
Olivia: *wakes up holding her own teddy bear* Momma I'm still hungry
Alright baby. We'll get you something, maybe applesauce
Olivia: Where is Lexi?
She's with Adra and Trip. She's safe and worries for you baby.
Olivia: Smokey and Christopher?
Both safe
Javier; don't worry Liv you'll see them soon enough
((*pokes Zaf* :3))
(*pokes back* that is the evil poke)
*Lays down in the middle of the cold and wet floor, and absorbs herself in her memories*
Olivia: can I meet John?
I'll talk to Niccolò. In the meantime Daddy can get the applesauce
Javier: *goes*
((Hm... Should I roleplay something or write for TSE? [Plots] ))
Dynamite
Blerg
I'll dedicate to mirrors. Lying bastards.
*explodes*
Oh
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Sir Reingington said...
Good bye, Ms. Stormberg.
Ms. Charm, if your ships are so full of holes, you may as well not even put them in the harbor.
December 28, 2013 at 1:36 AM
Oh god...
It was the best.
So basically to Sassy Sir. ))
(Sharky
Hullo...?
I was just meandering around the internet when I stumbled across James Dashner's blog.
He's the author of the Maze Runner series that's movie is being released sometime this year.
Anyway, James goes on about how great the movie will be and then refers to his followers as 'The Dashner Army'.
HA!
The average comment count on his blog is 30! That's no match for The Munchkin Army!
*disappears*
(Fucks sake I get to go back to school :/
*Her head snaps up, her eyes immediately drawn to the roar in the room*
*The entire wall of her drawings- from child to present is in flames, the torch on the wall having fall on on the desk while she was in her reverie*
No... *Coughs, waving past the smoke and immediately runes towards the inferno, grabbing what she can*
*The papers are blackened and crumble in her stinging hands*
*Coughs again, the smoke entering deep into her lungs* *Kicks the mattress as far away as possible*
*glances at the boxes- one of which is up in flames*
*Grabs the other two and throws them as far as she can, but when her hands go into the box, they close around hot metal and coals, to which she screams, ripping her hands away and holding them to herself*
*Doesnt know what to do*
*Begins to panic, her eyes pricking with tears and moves for the trap door, and begins to beat at it, punching to get it open*
(That is true...)
*The trap door swings violently open and she stumbles away, her hands shooting pain up her arms*
*Slams it shut, and covers up holes in the floor with snow and rock to keep the smoke and oxygen out, so the fire will stay*
(Its stupid f you look at the forecast here snow starting heavy they'll either half day us or cancel after school activities and Friday has no shot because the high school couldnt make it in as its to go on until 10am....we'd have to have been in already so they cant delay us so like why are we going in to possibily sit in school half a day? The teachers arent starting crap you cant because you have a weekend and then snow day probable
She stuffs her hands into her pockets, wheezing, not wanting to go back in there*
*kicks a beam* Stupid house. Burning twice
*One of the old rafters falls and whacks her in the head* *She glares at it and slides out from underneath, stumbling from the house into the snow covered yard*
*Falls to her knees, and sticks her arms as far as she can into the snow, still coughing, black coming up*
(Sorry my school pisses me off i mean they better not send us in for a legit one day school week it'd top stupid i mea they've done stupid but this'd top
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