Ohhh, all those lovely Doctor Who stories, all in one place! And look what ELSE arrived in the same box...
Toys! Wonderful, wonderful TOYS!
I was indeed a happy writer.
So what else have I been up to lately? Well, I've been writing, amazingly enough. I have taken two weeks off Book Nine to focus on coming up with new stories for Armageddon-Outta-Here (haw!) which'll be out next summer.
As a sample of what the new stories will feature, we're talking the Dead Men in the Wild West, the story of how Valkyrie met Caelan, a Billy-Ray Sanguine solo adventure, and Skulduggery Pleasant and Gordon Edgley at a horror-themed masquerade ball, set 25 years ago.
Time is tight, deadlines are onrushing, but I'm having FUN, so none of it seems quite like work. And hopefully it never will.
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((PDA FUCKING PDA NO THANKS I'M GOING TO MY ROOM BYE))
Hold on. *teleports* *comes back with a letter in her hands*
Harry found this in the mail today.. *reads*
"we know where you live, maralie.
you thought you'd escape?
ha.
keep a watchful eye on your newborn children."
*bites her lip* I don't even... know who would send me something like this..
Heyo . . .
As of like half an hour ago, the last people have finally left. There was a bit of an afterparty from like half seven upwards, though. :) That's when J came on my phone. My brother's friend, his big sister and their parents stayed for ageeeees and we played hide and seek. :)
I've actually enjoyed our party. O_O I really didn't expect to, but I have.
Msd.
#ChaseForBookNine
Olivia: One of Mevolent's people?
*I
Not J.
#ChaseForBookNine
Hi again Star- bye if you go..
Right... Okay.
Bring the kids here. I can activate my sigils in my lab- no one gets in or out.
Olivia: what about me? I don't wanna go back home but if Momma can't get to me she'll freak out
((*hugs Star* I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
Bye if you leave *huggles*)
*turns to Olivia* I'm not sure.. *bites her nails*
*teleports and comes back with Ash and Kenzie in her arms* They're both asleep. I hope they don't wake up or anything because... I don't want to risk anyone hearing, if there is anyone.
There's nothing much for me to do so I might go . . .
(Don't take this the wrong way - I'm tired and need to go soon anyway. I could easily find something to do, but I'm not because there's no point when I'm going soon. I don't feel like I'm being left out or anything. Just clarifying this so none of you get upset. :))
#ChaseForBookNine
You know, I'm so glad I found this place. The people here have been and are so awesome. :)
You know on/in Harry Potter? You know the Sorting Hat says something like "In Slytherin, you'll make your real friends"? I think Blogland must be Slytherin. :)
In all the best ways. :)
#ChaseForBookNine
I mean by magic. Teleporting, portals... Magic can not get in it out of the lab. It's hooked up to me, you see..
Do I would know. As for physical entering and exiting... I would know as well. There's still a few alchemists here, anyway...
Okay Star ::
Yes Star I am a ferret ':)
*hugs*
(I'm in Slytherin House xD)
Olivia: *sits down on floor*
[Appears in Blogland]
Aloha, people!
#ChaseForBook9
*walks down* I'm not sure who you are
@Adra: *laughs* *hugs*
@Mara: Thanks. :) *hugs*
You know when Mara has those jokes that go "r u something bc something"?
You could make a similar one about Blogland and Slytherin, like r u slytherin bc real frnds
Except it's not funny. :P
OH MY GOSH MY BTOTHER JAS ANGRY BIRDS PYJAMAS THERE'RE AWESOME. :O
Think I'm going to sleep now. :) Fours.
#ChaseForBookNine
Hi! [Grins]
[Tacklehugs Zafira]
#ChaseForBook9
*yelps* H-hi!
Goodnight, Star *hugs* Sleep well, friend!
[Pulls out a knife and holds it inches from Zafira's neck]
You're coming with me.
#ChaseForBook9
((Sorry :/
oMFG STAR ILYSM OH MY GODDDD XD.
Nanite Star :)))
((Fabi aka Lissa, are you one of Mevolent's people? idk haha sorry))
Hell no! *has shadows try peircing Lissa*
Ravel: *comes down* Get away from Zafira
*pulls out a knife and holds it inches from Lissa's neck*
She's going nowhere.
#ChaseForBook9
(Sorry, I forgot to mention she steps from the shadows.
Always the shadows...)
#ChaseForBook9
(Hey there Trip! *waves*)
*Adra half-shrugs, sitting with her dress on the table, stitching it*
((Night, Star!))
[Lissa shatters as the shadows hit her]
[She reforms slowly]
Thank god I didn't come in person. You're getting better.
#ChaseForBook9
*phones rings* *she answers*
Harry? ... Jesus Christ. What did I tell you? You know how freaked out I am alread- Are you fucking serious? No! *goes red* I'll be right over. Goddammit. *teleports*
((@Mara As always, it's complicated, but yeah.))
#ChaseForBook9
What do you want with me?! *backs away*
Ravel: coward to not come in person
((Fabi - Ah. Fair enough :P))
*Adra blinks once, glancing at where Mara was, and works more on her party dress*
*She smiles, thinking about how pretty it will look on Christmas Eve*
*She pauses*
*To herself* If my date will even show up...
((Hollah- only 22 pages left in my book! ))
Or was it wise, Ravel?
#ChaseForBook9
Ravel: And who are you?
[Rolls eyes] It's way more complicated than what I want.
Yeah, I've been told that a lot, but think about it this way: If you had a much less risky option, why the hell wouldn't you use it?
#ChaseForBook9
Quill Penwagon. *waves* Nice to meet you, I guess.
#ChaseForBook9
See? She's a logic user.
#ChaseForBook9
Harry: Mara. Go put the kids in bed before you drop them. *jokes weakly*
Mara: *glares at him* *teleports* *comes back* You're joking.
Harry: *throws over his phone* Read it.
Mara: *catches it* *reads the text message* Harry, you know we can't do that.
Harry: But Managemen-
Mara: Management can go screw themselves, it's our wedding day! Not to mention it's the night before Christmas Eve, not to mention I just gave birth a few weeks ago!
Harry: *scratches his neck* I don't have anything to do with this Mara, boo. You know that.
Mara: *sighs*
What do you want with me?
Ravel: *looks ready to kill*
Chill, seriously.
I want you to come with me. It won't take long.
Also, it was supposed to look like I captured you and took you to Mevolent. A bit late for that now, though.
#ChaseForBook9
*She looks at the dress, then goes to a mirror, thinking about how she should do up her hair*
I do not want to go near Mevolent
So I stepped out of the shadows all dramatic like for nothing?
#ChaseForBook9
Mara: You... We can't go on tour now!
Harry: I know, boo. I know. Come here. *holds out arms*
Mara: *hugs him* I hate Modest! so much.
Harry: Me too.
Well, there's someone in one of the cells that you need to visit, so tough.
[Glances around]
I should probably self-destruct after this. It's too obvious.
#ChaseForBook9
And you won't catch me *lunges at*
((Harralieeeeeee D:))
Oh, I wouldn't say nothing...
...
Yeah. Yeah, you did.
#ChaseForBook9
*She runs her hand through her hair once, then brings it together into a twisted bun, pinning some stray hairs back, but leaving others down to give it a messy look*
*She picks up a golden strains, pinning each to the sides of her head , the thin gold links going across her forehead, rather than her hair*
*Adra smiles*
Not too bad...
((Harralie! :0))
I'll be escaping from the blast then. Good day. *heads off towards Adra's lab* (Adra, could we act as if our conversation before never happened? I know not much happened but still. Also, sorry about that, I was rather pulled away on short notice.)
#ChaseForBook9
[Grabs Zafira's wrist and they appear in the dungeon, not in a cell]
Wait here. I'm gonna tell the guard it's my shift. Don't want any unpleasant interruptions.
#ChaseForBook9
*eyes widen* you...you....
(That's quite alright, I understand and- no problem because, quite frankly, I don't remember what was even said)
*Adra quickly pulls the pins from her hair, letting it fall down, and unclips the chain, setting it down*
*She opens the door*
Oh! Hello again, Quill.
[She walks to the entrance and says something to the guard, who walks off]
[Walks back to Zafira]
There. It's that cell on the end. No, you don't have to go in.
#ChaseForBook9
Hello Adra.
... I brought brandy... *holds out bottle, already half empty, unsure*
#ChaseForBook9
*goes down to the cell*
*She half- smiles, opening the door wider* Come on in, then. What's it for?
Mara: *hums*
Harry: *smiles* Mariah Carey?
Mara: *blushes* I was listening to it earlier.
Harry: *winks at her* I don't want a lot for Christmas, there is just one thing I need...
Mara: *laughs*
Harry: I don't care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree..
Mara: *sings along jokingly* I just want you for my own, more than you could ever know, make my wish come true,
Mara and Harry: all I want for Christmas is youuuuu!
Mara: *laughs* You're an idiot.
Harry: We're both idiots. *ruffles her hair*
Mara: *smiles*
Harry: *kisses her* I'm sorry about the tour thing, boo. We'll sort something out. I promise.
(*bawls* Heeraliee))
What's brandy ever for? *steps in*
Well, in my home town, brandy is the drink of sadness.
I think it's the case in most hobbit towns. Cities. Empires. They tend to enjoy an excuse for a drink.
#ChaseForBook9
Don't we all? *She leads the way to the kitchen, carefully tucking away the pins and moving the dress*
*She pulls out two glasses, setting them on the table*
So. Sadness and you? I find that a little hard to believe. You look too tough for that.
Aevil: [Is in the cell] [Somehow managed to smuggle in her pottery wheel and clay] Hello, Zafira. I have a deal for you. Thought you might be interested. How do you feel about having a clay version of you captured?
[She grins the grin of an insane person]
#ChaseForBook9
If it means they'll leave me alone I guess I can say yes
*a smile breaks out, only for a moment, and it is quickly crushed with a swig of brandy*
If only that were true...
#ChaseForBook9
((HARRALIE))
Aevil: Well, as long as the real you kept a low enough profile, you'd be fine. As long as Mevolent was fooled, which he would be. I'm just that good.
Of course, you would be controlling the copy, but it would be more like playing a video game than actually being there.
#ChaseForBook9
*She half- shrugs, taking a sip of her own glass, and perching on a chair*
Moot point- it does seem sometimes like pain and trouble is inescapable
I could do that.
Aye. *sits, and pours two glasses of brandy*
So, how've you been?
#ChaseForBook9
Truthfully, quite terrible. I'd ask you the same, but I think I already know the answer..
Very well.
[She puts a large lump of clay on her pottery wheel and spins it]
[Soon there's a clay version of Zafira, complete with clothes, a realistic Necromancer-necklace, etc.]
[Aevil opens the door and carries Clay-Zaf out into the corridor]
As soon as you touch it, you'll feel like you're in two places at once.
#ChaseForBook9
Oh....*touches it* t-thank you. *looks amazed*
Yep.
*half laughs* You know, I actually found someone. I did! They made me want to, settle down, give love a go. Prove my dad right.
You wanna know what happened?
*She raises her eyebrows questioningly, taking a sip from her glass again*
Lissa: Okay then! [Handcuffs Clay-Zaf and takes her to Mevolent]
Aevil: You can go now.
((I should probably mention, the clay version isn't a Necromancer and doesn't have a true name, but it can do the shatter-reform thing like Lissa's copy. Also, it doesn't have cracked skin. Aevil did that to Lissa's copy on purpose, so that people wouldn't focus on her real face. Anything else you need to know, I can tell you.))
((Also, the first couple of times, Zaf might accidentally say something that the copy was supposed to say or vice versa. Depends how quickly she catches on. I'll leave whether that happens or not up to you.))
#ChaseForBook9
He died. Squashed, flat.
You know, Adra, I cried. I cried for the first time in years, over some guy, who I'd met days before. *downs the brandy, then rests head in between her hands*
#ChaseForBook9
*dimensional shunts back to Blogland*
Copy: Let me go really?!
Oh hon...
Then I suppose we're in the same boat... *She scoots her chair next to Quill's, and puts one elbow on the counter*
*She hugs Quill*
Lissa: Why would I do that? [Drags copy to the throne room] I'm bringing in an important prisoner! I don't get to do that often.
#ChaseForBook9
*slowly hugs back*
Thank...
What do you mean? In the same boat?
#ChaseForBook9
*She shakes her head* Nope! My lips are sealed. My own troubles will only make yours worse.
And what good will that do you? Come, share.
#ChaseForBook9
*She takes a deep breath, downing the rest of her glass in one big gulp*
My son died... Again.
I think it's the again that's the worst part. Twice now in my life, I've seen my son die, and twice I couldn't do anything to save him.
*After a moment, she retrieves a bottle of vodka from her cabinet, and pours it in her glass, instead of the brandy*
((Without my glasses on, I look like Samantha S. With my glasses on, I look like Samantha H. D: Thank goodness I look nothing like Samantha M. or Samantha C.))
#ChaseForBook9
((And when I don't have my contacts in, you look all the same!))
helloooo
I'm so sorry...
How... how did he die?
#ChaseForBook9
((Hey Snow.))
#ChaseForBook9
(( hey trip ))
(Hello, Snow! *waves*)
I wasn't told. I ought to have asked questions, but his fiancee left before I could.
Not to mention that he actually had one... That was a bit of a surprise.
((Hello Snow!))
((Well, yeah. Except Sammy C., since she's about a foot shorter.))
#ChaseForBook9
(( hey adra and fab. whats up? ))
((No, Fabs- believe me. You'd still look the same. I've got negative 5 vision.
So
Yeah :P))
((Your profile picture is scaring me, Snow :P
Not a lot, homework. Yourself?))
Helloooo
I smell an adventure...
#ChaseForBook9
((Gtg, sorry!))
#ChaseForBook9
((Herrow. How are you?))
#ChaseForBook9
(( not doing much. just typing out anything i can think of... why does charlie scare you? :P))
((Bye Fabsi.))
#ChaseForBook9
((bye fabbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb. nice picture trip. very you. XD ))
(MY QUEEN. *curtsies*))
(Goodbye, Fabi :/ *hugs*))
*She shakes her head*
No... No, I don't have any energy for that.
((Because he steals pears. What kind of a weirdo steals pears?!?))
#ChaseForBook9
Fine.
What was with that dress?
#ChaseForBook9
('lo :) how's everyone?)
When one scrolls through the comments and sees dozens of penguins unanimously dancing, the chances of one NOT being disturbed is scarce. :P
(( trip, are you saying that my penguin charlie steals pears...?))
*She glances at it*
I've designed it, and I'm making it for the Christmas Ball. You should come- it'll be loads of fun
(( okay then... *charlie the dancing penguin pokes adra* hey flora. forgot to say that.))
(Bah sorry I vanished...got yelled at to o cook
Very good, Your Highness. *She curtsies again* I hope you feel a similar fashion?
((He thought I didn't see him... I'm watching you... Charlie...))
#ChaseForBook9
Christmas ball?
#ChaseForBook9
(( charlie is wearing a police hat... dont ask...
hey zaffy))
Er, yes. Rhydian is holding one on Christmas Eve at his house... Everyone is invited, of course, and-
*She gestures to the numerous amounts of sweets around the room*
I might bring these for him
(I'm good thank you, Lady Adra :) )
Always a good party gift. *tops up the glasses*
#ChaseForBook9
That's lovely to hear, my Queen. *Presents her crown*
*She nods* Of course...
So. Are you in?
How do you even put gifs as your picture omfg
my ipad says i can't
(( hmm... so did you read my litte evil slea bit adra? where at the beginning lea is looking through snow's stuff? i dont want to ruin the end if i need to re-post))
((hey mara))
(Hiya!)
*lays head against tree*
Ravel: Zaffy!!!
No, I'll just go back and find it... Otherwise, there'll just be less comments.
And then nooooo
Ja feel?
I'm afraid of a gif, tbh.
Maybe. If Drew's gonna be there, you can count me out. I don't need that.
#ChaseForBook9
(( it was on another post... i'll just re-post, because i think only fab read it...))
(Oh... okay.)
And, well... I have no idea. I don't think he will be?
*lea sits in snow's bedroom (in her cabin), looking through some of her stuff*
*even though he's said, he smiles slightly as he comes across her favorite hat with a Christmas hat pulled on top. the x-mas hat reads "ho ho ho... Bahhumbug"*
*he absentmindedly puts it on and continues looking*
---
*a little while away, snow stormberg lay's in a coffin under a tree in blogland, dead. her cold hands rest lightly on her chest and she is in a soft coffin, burried deep*
*suddenly, she gasps*
oh god, that was not fun...
*she slowly looks around and smiles sadly, noting the care taken in burying her*
so... Lea found me... good. that means everyone thinks i'm dead... means i can do what i need to do...
*she stops as she struggles to breath*
oh, right... i'm buried, aren't i? well then... lets get out before i suffocate...
*snow quietly teleports away*
Good.
Then maybe.
#ChaseForBook9
*takes crown*
thank you
*places it on head, then dances around the room*
feeling a bit giddy tonight...
*shrugs and smiles*
oh well!
Join me Adra! If you're not too busy that is :)
( Oh yes! That's right! I did read that- it was very good. And lucky you. Adra buried alive= panic attack :P)
((kay, so this bit will make sense... if i end up posting it... *thinks*))
Which.... Reminds me. You wouldn't happen to have Trip's number, would you? I haven't heard directly from him in weeks... And I'm really rather worried.
...
To the point where I was considering breaking into the Scottish Sanctuary to get it don't judge me I really miss him okay
( *prances around with Flora, tossing petals into the air* Floral arrangements! Petunias! Dandelions! Huzzah!
*Is currently hiding under her bed with her dog and totem tennis raquet, hiding from he after throwing snails and slid at her*))
(Hai Rose
(Horrible wifi!!! I can hear them outside!!!! Wah!!))
Hello, Rose! *waves*
((Herrow Death.))
I do, but he left after Kindred in a hurry, so he left his phone in his other coat.
#ChaseForBook9
Hi everyone!
(( imma ghost... probably))
((Okay, Snow...))
*Adra blinks once*
God. Damn
(I'm ghosting yeah too)
Well, one of his other coats.
He might be back soon. I think that's our best hope. The spotter division is struggling with it's three highest ranking leaders gone.
#ChaseForBook9
*throws petals into the air*
yaaay!
*skips*
*falls over*
erm....
hello those that have appeared! <3
((Pearls! Yay!))
#ChaseForBook9
Olivia: *is still in the lab*
(( *pokes everyone*))
*She nods* I do hope he comes back... I have half a mind to go out there and help him myself...
But, well... I'd be more than happy to extend my services in whatever way I can in the meantime to the division.
(*laughs at Flora* Heh.
Oops.
((*Smacks the penguin*))
(( nuuuuuu D: *charlie hugs adra*))
Eh, we're just about managing, but a few spotters from New Delhi wouldn't go amiss?
#ChaseForBook9
(( and now i must go... might post the bitty thing later... meh... byee))
Ravel: worried Zaf?
Yes a bit....let go!
Ravel: I'm not touching you
Sorry....I have a clay version of myself so yeah....
((Awh Bye Snowy! *hugs*))
I wouldn't know that... I haven't been in contact with New Delhi after they decided they wanted to, you know, torture me to death.
*gets up and brushes down dress*
I'm good haha
*continues skipping*
((Bye Snow.))
I didn't hear about this.
#ChaseForBook9
I didn't expect you two. There's still a lot of confusion down there. I did my best to shut down outside communications so we could focus on rebuilding. Apparently, they kept it that way. *She shrugs*
They haven't messed with me for a while, so... I hope they've given up.
(*She looks at Flora* My Queen, I wouldn't advise you to do that.
a
Well, it's been very nice seeing you Adra, definitely nice to talk to someone. *stands up*
#ChaseForBook9
I ded to christmas. I like christmas.
#ChaseForBook9
*She frowns* Where are you going?
*raises glass* Hear hear
And Christmas sweaters :D
Christmas!
Home, I guess. It's past midnight, I thought I might sleep. I have work in the morning.
#ChaseForBook9
Ah... Okay. *She passes the bottle of brandy over to her* Sleep well, I suppose..
Thanks. *stops at the door* You're pretty cool, Adra. *leaves*
#ChaseForBook9
Thanks.... *She shuts the door behind Quill*
*She goes back to get her bottle of vodka, ignoring the glass and drinking right from the bottle*
ever throw something away and then later realise you actually needed it? haha i did this with my life
((Mara I resonate with that soooo deeply, you don't even understand))
me: but it's 2am
stomach: did i fucking stutter
tumblr is hysterical omfg
i want to show you all this video it's so stupid but idk how i might email it to you omf idek what it is it's so funny i just
((... I resonate with that as well))
*Adra goes about her activities, drinking the entire time- not exactly a wise decision, but one all the same*
((Send it to me, Mara!))
(This Ethan Frome is making me cry oh lawd))
Olivia: weeee!!!!
*Noticing Olivia, Adra all but hurls her bottle away*
Olivia, darling- what are you doing here still? Your mother will be worried!
Adra what's your email again?
Olivia: No home!
Yes home, Olivia.
(Omg okay so I re-read something and it was when Javier left a dead body in the foutain and Ari commented in shock we were leaving dead bodies around. It reminded me of my last years English teacher. We acted out Romeo and Juliet and she said if we died to simply stay there as she liked the dead bodies as decoration. Needless to say the awkward moment of last year was when I killed Marissa then kill myself and Serephia kills herself and my entire class gathers around our dead bodies and the kids who were mine and Serephia's parents were all standing over us as we lay there dead. She let us sword fight!)
Thank ya
Olivia: No! No no no no no!
*Adra rubs the sides of her head*
*She turns off the wards on the lab for a moment*
*She calls Zaf, and waits*
*answers* I'm assuming you have something of mine, Adra?
Could you please come get Olivia? I need... Quiet.
Yes. Can I shadow-walk? I'm not feeling well enough to walk
the wards are down, yeah
*hangs up and shadow-walks down* Olivia come here baby
Olivia: *goes to Momma*
*picks up* Thanks for watching her Adra. What do you say Liv?
Olivia: thanks for letting me stay!
*shadow-walks back to the treehouse*
*Adra doesn't smile*
*She sits down after draping her coat over the top of a chair, leaning back with her glass*
Adra I send ittt
*sent
damn
(wait.. If this was on tumblr, why didn't you just send the link???)
Olivia: *goes to room and gets in PJ's*
Ravel: All three are here?
Yes Well Christopher definetly is
Christopher: *is trying to eat hands again
*Closing her eyes, and leaning back, she does her best to imagine a white tundra- and no thoughts at all))
*She gets up with a start, feeling herself teeter a bit as she gets her coat and tucks her bottle away in her bag* *She stumbles outside*
*She does her best to walk through the snow and stumbles every so often* *She follows the haze of the words, descending into darkness, fumbling along*
Good morning, afternoon, or evening, Blogland.
(Hello, Sir! How are you?)
*She walks- rather, stumbles- with a goofy smile plastered on her face*
*She finds herself at the abandoned swing set and starts to climb it up to the slide, incoherent*
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