My editor has read the first (rough) draft of Book 9, and he loves it. I'm on the home stretch now — the end is in sight (in more ways than one). Over the next two or three weeks my head is going to be down and I'm going to working hard to fill in those gaps, to link up those scenes, to write those missing chapters. Right now I'm at 100,000 words. The end result will PROBABLY be about 120,000 words — maybe just slightly shorter than KOTW. Of course, in order to finish the book, I'll need to pick a winner of the Who Gets to Die competition we ran ages ago, and then that lucky reader will get to meet their grisly end...
And because I, and therefore WE, are on the home stretch, this blog is going to be choc-a-block with announcements and reveals over the next few weeks. By the end of THIS week, for example, we'll be revealing the cover for the Armageddon-Outta-Here short story collection. Next week, we'll reveal the full, WRAPAROUND cover for the collection (it's awesome). And the week after that? We'll be revealing the title for the ninth, and last, Skulduggery Pleasant book.
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*lays in treehouse after a long day*
Ravel: *sees Zaf and goes to* Hey. I'm fine now.
Thank god.
Ravel: I thank you again.
You thank me too much.
Ravel: You didn't have to save me. China would gladly keep me in a gaol for the remainder of my life.
I would never do that to you. Do you remember when you asked for my help? The day I was with you and we felt connected.
Ravel: I know. So what you are saying is you love me and plan to keep me safe.
Yes, forever.
Ravel: *pulls her close* For now, lets keep you safe
Me? Why?
Ravel: American? Grand Mage? You cause problems.
Do not!
Alexis: Guys! Get a room!
Aro: *laughs hysterically, as Krystal grins*
Alexis: Newsflash: You guys are in trouble.
Ravel: How so?
Alexis: Hyde. Edward Hyde. *uses Lucy's tone when she first spoke of him*
Ubi tu Gaius, ego Gaia.
Ubi tu Gaia, ego Gaius.
Kill me right now because that was one of the cutest aladra-y things ever and I want to die
:,)))))))))))
/heavy breathing/
/mental breakdown/
Darlinggggg why do you do this to meeeeee
OH MY GOD IM STILL FREAKING OUT
THEY SAID THAT TO EACH OTHER
I mean they were making out and being all hot and heavy but tHEY SAID THAT POETIC SHITE AND I CAN'T
I can't
No
Nope
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JUST BACK FROM GETTING MY HAIR CUT
ITS SOOOOO SHORT
LIKE, IT USE TO BE TO THE MIDDLE OF MY BACK. AND NOW ITS AT MY SHOULDERS AND ASDFGHJKLASDFGUJKLJGSGDUWK
I'm just about to get my hair cut Snow :o
:o
Anyone on? I just finished homework, and I have had the past 2 days off school, because I had a sore throat and some sinus, but now that's going away (I still sort of have a sore throat) and I have now also got the flu, and I haven't talked to anyone but my parents and a bit to my sister since Wednesday.
Hello?
Ah.
Late again, me.
*inwardly curses timezones*
*by that, I mean the one which I live in*
Hey Em, you still on?
Well, if no one is on, I guess I'll go!
*is hereeeeeee*
*and still freaking out :000000*
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I REALLY AM NOT USE TO MY NEW HAIR
Is this where we are now?
*Blue pulls out her green bottle and shakes out three purple pills. She pops them into her mouth quickly and swallows them dry*
I've had this style of hair 3 times so I'm used to mine :)
*walks in wear in shorts and a crop top*
*because its hot where I am*
*and I'm melting in a shirt and trousers*
Hey guys! Anyone on?
I am. *hugs Silente*
Hey Chi!
*supermegaawesomehugs*
How are you? Been using your water powers at all?
Hello mello jello fellos
Yello!
Sorry had to do that. Hey Lord!
Hello!
#ChaseForBookNine
Hey Star!
Hey Silente! :)
Sorry, went to drink water with ice cubes in it. XD
#ChaseForBookNine
Um...no... *laughs awkwardly*
That's fine Star. Hope your enjoying your drink! Or enjoyED depending on if you've finished it already. How are you? How's the word art?
Chi..
*looks at her in that way that mean 'why haven't you done this you know you'll have to at some point'*
You know you need to practice!
*messes with her hair* Yeah... I know :-/
@Silente: I finished it. That's why I took so long. :P
I'm good, thanks! :)
It's Fridayyyy. :P
*looks at word art* Hey. How're you?
. . .
I just said that aloud. I'm in an empty room. It sounded weird. O_O
It didn't reply. Probably it's above talking in empty rooms. :P
Hey Chi! :)
#ChaseForBookNine
Hey Star ;)
And Silente, I have to say that Mithria wasn't the only one I got water powers from. I had a little bit before that...Another person inside me. So really, I have 3 minds inside my own.
Sorry for poofing, food occurred. I ate to much and now my stomach hurt. Not nice.
Why don't you practice now Chi? You've got someone yo drench,
*points to self*
And it helps you!
@star you finished it?! Has it been uploaded?!
Alright Silente... I'll bring her out.
@Silente: No, my drink. :P
My word art'll take me another while, more's the pity.
I have time now, though. :)
#ChaseForBookNine
@Chi: Cool. :)
*sits down to watch, fascinated*
#ChaseForBookNine
@star oh right that makes more sense. At least you have a long term project..
*grins* yessss! I mean okay then. Let's go!
*has been waiting to fight Chi again for a while*
*even just getting soaked by her is good enough*
*its quality time either way*
*Emerges from the centre of the lake*
Hello.
*looks over at the lake*
Hello.
*walks over to the lake stopping at its edge*
*looks over at her head slightly to the side*
Yeah. Big projects are cool. :P
Hello Juvia! :)
#ChaseForBookNine
Is something wrong, little vampire?
No. Not at all.
*grins baring sharp pointed teeth*
*walks slowly around her*
*looking her up and down*
So. Hmm. What do you go by? What's your name?
Just Juvia.
Just Juvia? Nice name. Juuuuuuuuvvvvvviiiiiiiiia.
*smirks slightly*
You gonna stay on that lake there?
*raises one eyebrow*
*tilts head*
((Hey Zaf!))
Well, I'm most powerful near water so...
Near it. You don't have to stay on it though..come. Solid ground won't kill you.
*gestures to a spot next to the lake*
*closer to me*
*on solid ground so I don't have to swim*
Even the playing field.
You are? Okay then....
*shrugs* Odd. I usually am like that near death, but I don't kill.
((Baah msd))
((That's okay zaf))
You think me stepping on land will "even" the playing field?
It'll mean I don't have to swim just to come near you. And I won't be /in/ your element if we're on solid ground. Or are you too much of a wimp?
Wimp huh? *grins*
*water surrounds Juvia*
*floats to the edge of the lake*
*steps back to make room grinning*
*cracks her knuckles on each hand*
*stretches and rolls her neck*
*raises one eyebrow at Juvia*
Come on, teach the cocky vamp not to call you a wimpy weakling.
Water Slicer!
*powerful jets of water which could cut through steel fly at Silente
*grins*
*jumps back to avoid them at the last second*
*smirks*
That all you got?
*runs towards Juvia at a slightly faster than normal human running pace*
*eyes sparkling*
Water lock!
*water from the lake surrounds her in a bubble of water*
*looks at the water bubble*
Do you always shout what your going to do? That's not very practical.
*taps her collar bones causing her wings to erupt from her back*
*presses them against one of the bubbles' wall*
*where the wings touch the water turns to steam*
I like shouting out the names of my attacks, but I suppose it would give you time to dodge. Maybe i'll stop.
Maybe.
*nods*
*steps from the hole in the bubble her wings made*
*yawns*
Anything better? Or is that all you got? Come on, scare me.
That's rude...
I'm rude. Its one of my features. So, you gonna play? You gonna scare me or should I just walk away?
*raises one eyebrow and smirks*
*slowly starts turning to go*
On you go then. I'm not some entertainment. I came out to help Chione learn some of my moves.
So you're like Chi?
I never said you were entertainment, just that its easier to learn when in a fight. But hey, I said I'd help Chi learn and I meant it. How can I be of assistance?
*turns back and smiles warmly*
I am her. Hecate and I are just other personalities and different magic users. She controls us.
UBI TU GAIUS, EGO GAIA.
UBI TU GAIA, EGO GAIUS.
Someone please kill me because I STILL CAN'T GET OVER THE CUTENESSSSS
safhshhhhhhhhhhhhh
ahhhh
cute
cute
cute
o=verload
*only briefly here but WILL BE BACK LATER
Hello Adra.
I never said you were entertainment, just that its easier to learn when in a fight. But hey, I said I'd help Chi learn and I meant it. How can I be of assistance?
*turns back and smiles warmly*
The silence is deafening..
It's only temporary, things will pick back up with the next blog post :)
Sorry, here!
I was writing, and now I'm word art-ing . . .
#ChaseForBookNine
I hope so Matex. I hope so..
Word art-ing? Still on the ships of Blogland?
@Silente: Yeah. XD
Just majorly screwed up Aladra.
So, how are you? :)
#ChaseForBookNine
Thanks, Star xD
Fine thanks Star, just reading. Hence t distance. And emailing. How'd you screw up Aldra? Ohh whats the Malente part/word like?! Or do I have to wait and see?
@Adra: I'm sorry! Do you think I INTENDED this? :P
@Silente: Well, have fun reading! :)
And emailing, I guess. :)
I like reading and emailing. *nods*
And - I drew the outlines in the wrong colour. And then when I'd covered it up, I immediately began drawing them in the wrong colour again. :P
*trying to find a way to say I'm pathetic without saying I'm pathetic*
And - well, I won't give you too many details, but it only have one tiny weeny mistake so far, so it's going really well, I guess. :) Looks pretty cool, too.
#ChaseForBookNine
Okay then star, can't wait to see it!
Hello.
Hi Dragona! :)
WOAH
THERE WAS A WOODLOUSE CRAWLING ACROSS MY FLOOR
WOAH
WOAH
:O
HOW DID THAT GET HERE?
*looks around bedroom, suspicious of a woodlice invasion*
@Silente: Cab;t wait to show it to you! :)##'ChaseForBookNine
Hey dragona! How are you?
Wbd
Have you got an idea for when it'll be done Star?
I'm fine thanks, you?
Everyone is like, "Have you started revising yet?" and I'm like, "No."
And they're like, "For this exam?"
"AT ALL."
I don't need to revise.
Agreed, I don't revise, ever, haha
I keep trying to tell people I can do as well without revising as I can with because it makes NO difference to me. But they won't listen.
Same. I hardly ever revise (if at all) I just wing it and figure it'll be SOMEWHERE in my head..probably.
I did no revision for my GCSEs either and the lowest I got was a B - otherwise it was all As and A*s.
. . .
I revise.
:P
Well
I don't really revise for maths
like, barely ever
but I revise for science really well, partially because it's science and mostly because, like, CGP revision guides (which are so good, I swear).
And I revise for history, I guess, and for English, I don't REVISE as such but you saw how much work I put into that last assessment, and I even revise for IT. I don't revise for RS, but like, who does, and for French and German . . . I don't revise; if I have to memorise speaking and writing assessments, I'll memorise them, but other than that . . . what's there to revise?
And you just don't revise for art; it doesn't work like that.
And that's really all the subjects I take . . .
#ChaseForBookNine
Seriously though you should all get CGP revision guides and come revise with me.
#ChaseForBookNine
Thank you. However, I didn't really celebrate it much - I had a pizza. And that was it. GCSEs don't mean anything to me :P
And I guess I kind of HAVE to revise for further maths because I barely understand it as it is . . . :P
Only done one test for that, though.
#ChaseForBookNine
Dragona gets it. School isn't worth stressing over! And pizza, pizza is good.
Pizza is good. :)
#ChaseForBookNine
((Sorry for poofing))
*wanders around the lake*
I never said you were entertainment, just that its easier to learn when in a fight. But hey, I said I'd help Chi learn and I meant it. How can I be of assistance?
*turns back and smiles warmly*
(( Hey Syka!!!!!!!!))
^^that was at Juvia btw
Hey person with whom I have not before met. How go the good fight?
Hi Syk! :)
Wb, Chi! :)
#ChaseForBookNine
I uploaded something on my blog, I think. I don't know if it worked or not cuz I've never done this before so I was hoping you guys could check it out.
((Thanks Star))
@Syk: Sorry . . > I woudld but I'm going now . . .
On that note - going now! Fours!
#ChaseForBookNine
I don't think I need any, But thanks little vampire.
Bye Star *waves*
So, uh... did it work?
Latin :,)
Hi Adra
Yo Syk!
Distantly here, if here at all- so Don't mind me. I'll just be here in sporadic explosions of fangirling
Is anyone else on here? Everybody seems distant.
*shrugs*
Okay then Juvia. If you need me, call me.
*resists the urge to start singing*
*hums the words instead*
My friend got me tickets to see TFiOS early. It's a special early premiere where they give you a poster and a bracelet and there's a live simulcast with John Green and the actors
I want to die rn I cant
I'm here just distant :-)
And melting. Its too warm. I can stand it. Compared to America its probably tame but still way to warm. Ugh. Heat. Anyway.
*slowly approaches Skyamere*
Hello. I haven't met you before.
*looks him (?) Up and down*
*eyes come to a rest on her jaw*
Classic mistake...
I'm a guy.
And it is spelt SYKamere.
((Sorry. My eyes refuse to read things clearly at the moment. They're tired. I apologise sykamere dark, for having offended you by misspelling your name.))
((And calling you a her when you are a him))
It's okay. I've long since gotten past being offended by that. It's a very common mistake. I suppose it's my fault for making such a name.
Hello anyway.
I had pizza and jacket potato for lunch today.
It was awesome :)
((Yum. Pizza and jacket potatoes. Mmmmm..))
*begins to slowly circle him*
*eyes grazing over his neck and wrists*
*Watches as he is being circled*
I wrote a thing on my blog so you can check that out if you want.
Unless it didn't work.
((I've read it. Your good at writing. You beat a load of adults! Well done!))
*grins at him showing two rows of white, pointed teeth*
*still circling*
Thanks :D
I got 49/50 for that assignment. I sort of copied the style of writing from a series of light novels I'm reading though so the credit can't all go to me.
*Grins back*
((49/50?! Wow your good at Arabic! Congrats! Even if you did feel it was too easy.))
*each completed circle brings her closer to him*
*takes a deep breath eyes sparkling*
You smell...delicious. Mouth wateringly flavourful
*eyes rest upon his neck, specifically his jugular*
SYK!!!!!
I got 49/50 on the English assignment that I wrote the story for. I got 105/120 on the Arabic.
*Draws sword from back and continues to grin*
Hi Zaf :)
You seem happy to see me.
Unless you're angry in which case this would be a good time to run away.
*looks at the sword*
*raises on eyebrow at him*
Scared?
*smirks*
I'm only a little girl. Absolutely nothing to be scared of
*approaches him slowly eyes shifting from his eyes to his neck*
Little Vampire, That's a little creepy.
Although, in this form you can't eat me. I'm made of water the same as Chione but you can actually injure her. Physical attacks don't work on me, I just turn to water and reform.
**one
*tacklehugs Syk* HIIIII
Scared? Of course not. Merely at the ready.
*Smiles evilly*
There's nothing to be ready /for./ I'm not going to do anything..well depending on what you think something is.
*stands the swords width away from him*
*grinning*
((Syka I'm surprised you haven't commented on my character name or picture yet.))
*is now high above the lake, watching the spar*
*Looks at oddly positioned fairy tail logo*
Oh I see. The character's from Fairy Tail. Sorry, I haven't really watched fairy tail.
*Continues to grin at Silente*
I didn't say you were going to do anything.
Then what are you ready for?
*runs a finger up his sword*
*careful not to get cut*
*walks around him again*
Merely the multitude of possibilities that could occur any moment now.
*Relaxes grip on sword*
Mmhmm.
*runs a finger up his spine slowly*
*grins*
*Plants sword into ground, lies down beside it and closes eyes*
*looks down at him*
*lays a hand on the swords hilt*
They say anything can be used as a weapon in the right hands, although I prefer blade myself one can't be picky when in my business.
*wraps both hands on its hilt*
*Replies without opening eyes*
It's a pretty heavy sword. You sure you can handle it?
Yup. I'm sure. I'm stronger than I look. Most of my /kind/ are.
*slides the sword from the ground*
*holding it in both hands and gazing at the blade*
Hmm. Well crafted. Nice workmanship. Has it seen much use?
*holds it in one hand*
Well it's the only sword I've ever used so I've used it for all of my training and I've killed about five sorcerers, a dozen or so different kinds of monsters and a few vampires with it. So yeah, I would say it has seen a lot of use though I've found it to be very durable.
Anybody I might have heard of?
*smiles at the idea of a vampire killer*
Justified killings or just for fun? Or maybe hired.
I was hired but I justify killing my prey before I actually kill them. No I doubt it would be anyone you know considering they've been in quite a few different countries.
*Looks up at Silente and smiles back*
/latin/
"Ubi tu Gaius, ego Gaia"
"Ubi tu Gaia, ego Gaius"
that's just so cute :3
"Where you are Gaius, I am Gaia."
"Where you are Gaia, I am Gaius."
It's like one of those soulmates things.
Aladra <3
kill me
Ahh but your not the only one who's travelled. I get around myself. My job takes me places. Granted my job got me banished by my own kind but its still a job.
*sticks the sword back into the ground next to hit head with alarming speed and grace cutting some hairs from him head*
I'm sorry I can't stop freaking out about the fact that it happened :')
*mutters* And yet I never see John.
You cut my hair.
Yup, I've justified killing you.
If need be...
*Closes eyes again*
Oops! I thought Zaf was gone when I said that- sbt
Syk no killing
Usually I'm lurking somewhere if I'm not talkative
You needed a hair cut. And I'd like to see you try kill me. I'm rather hard to keep down.
*smirks thinking of all those times she come close to or actually been embraced by death*
*so many times*
So, you an assassin? Or just a hitman?
I didn't say I was going to kill her. I just said that I justified it for future reference should the time come.
Okay. *shrugs and bundles dynamite*
Ah. Well then.
-
*Adra's sitting on the beach in Tahiti, her feet in the sand, running her hand through the grainy remains of shells and rocks*
*Leans back against her towel, wishing she could soak in the sun*
I would say assassin for admiration of the word and the amusement that comes from its origin.
Yeah, I suppose I did need a haircut but you're still not allowed to give me one without my permission.
*Smirks at thought of all the vampires he previously killed*
*sits watching Olivia play, wondering when I'll see any action in my life*
Alexis: We could always hunt him down.
I don't want you guys hurt.
Back in a bit.
Am I not? I've given Chi haircuts without her permission. She wasn't to fussed about it.
*thinks back to that time*
*good times*
*thinks back to her knowledge of other assassins*
Any signature move? Note left behind, methods of killing, clothing worn? Or do you just kill and leave?
Okay then Sykamere!
*frowns the sigil on her thigh pulsing unusually*
*its not been acting normal recently*
*that can't be good*
*Glances back at the house, and rubs at her wrists slightly- they're even still slightly sore, with faint bruising*
*Grins wickedly, her thoughts dabbling on memories* *Takes a sip of wine,, setting it in a little hole in the sand, still running her fingers through it*
*feels a dark force crawling around in her mind*
*frowns*
*starts walking towards Zaf*
*the dark force pulses and pushes against her control suddenly*
*the sigil on her leg weakens*
*reaches zaf*
Hey! How are yo-
*falls to he ground he sigil on her leg flaring out*
(*hugs Kallie*)
((Hello Kallista. Nice to meet you.))
(They /are/ adorable!
Silente: jsyk, Kallie is one of the oldest Bloglandians I know. Freaking legendary xD)
*Stands up and picks up sword*
*Walks over to Silente*
*Grins*
How amusing...
Greetings Kallista *Waves*
((Thank you! Your names awesome too!))
*climbs to her feet dusting herself off*
*eyes have become black orbs*
*skin glows emitting a slight white light*
Stupid girl. Trying to trap me in her head. Idiot.
*looks around*
Ahh. Toys. Good.
Hello.
((Hey Amethyst))
YES!!!
THANK THE HEAVENS FOR SOMEONE HAS FINALLY SPELT MY NAME RIGHT ON THEIR FIRST TRY!!!!
Thanks :D
((Your not interrupting anything! Its okay. Jump in if you want!))
Hello Kallista. I don't think we've met before!
*Grins at Silente*
You don't seem all that strong to me.
*Grins*
*waves back*
Hi Amethyst :)
Hello Sykamere. Hello Silente.
How is everyone?
*sneers*
Oh don't I?
*runs up to him as a blur*
Try me toy.
*moves as a blur to grab and break his wrist*
*She picks up her other glass full of blood, and polishes off her plate of fried fingers*
*Knows how detrimental to health fried food is, but fried fingers are delicious*
*Throws the bones in the sand behind her, before skipping to the sea, diving in*
Hello Adra!
Fine, thanks.
Well I'm as fine as anyone doing exams can be so I guess I'm not all that fine.
((Fine thanks Amy))
*Spiked shadows cover wrist*
I wouldn't do that if I were you.
(Hola Am!)
KALKALKALKALKALKALKALKALKALKALKALKALKALKALKALKALKALKALKALKALKALKALKALKAL
*roars*
*glomps*
#ChaseForBook9
I'll do as I please boy.
*swings a punch as a blur at his face*
*putting enough force behind it to break his nose*
NIce to meet you too, Kallista! :)
*Shadow walks behind Silente*
*Laughs*
There's a reason I've never failed a mission you know.
((Pros? Never been called that before! Compared to some I'm probably inexperienced))
Hey guys...I found out something horrible today. Remember Tuesday I said there was a big fire? Well the fire was a house, belonging to one of my fellow classmates. I'm not best friends with her, but she's a great kid and the entire house was a loss. So if people could keep her family in their thoughts. We started up a collection for her.
Then we have that in common. Don't we.
*whirls around glow brightening*
*pulls out one of her daggers*
Hello Zafira. That's so sad :(
*Smiles whilst continuing to hold sword in a relaxed grip*
From what we know, yes. Cause is unknown and she hasn't been to school, and I didn't see her Thursday or today and Wednesday I was at tech so..but I didn't even think...
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