Book trailers are a tricky thing. When they're done badly, they're a little cringey and vaguely embarrassing. But when they're done right, they're AWESOME.
And because we have the incomparable Mr Tom Percival working on our trailers, we pretty much fit into the awesome category every single time.
I love the fact that it's time to release this. We have other stuff yet to be released/announced, such as what EXACTLY the Theatre of Shadows is and how it can involve everyone around the world. We're always trying to find ways to include our far-flung readers in the fun, and I think we've come up with something special.
But enough from me... Behold the awesome.
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«Oldest ‹Older 1201 – 1400 of 4465 Newer› Newest»*She snatched his shirt and put it on. She grinned at him before she snuggled into his chest*
Well, Marrok and I can have a picnic, you two can swim. And your poor shirt...? Well, too bad. You look better without a shirt on anyway. I much prefer it when I can quickly swoop in a kiss your chest.
*She pushed him down and crawled onto his chest*
And I can do this...
*She slowly trailed her fingers down his bare chest*
*Roland moaned as he closed his eyes. Her touch sending shivers through him, making him feel warm on the inside. He stayed still, enjoying her touch.*
Roland: You look amazing in that shirt by the way.
Sigh.
*She giggled and kissed along his neck. His moans made her tremble. She reached up a little higher to kiss his eyelids and then his lips*
Well, the man who let me wear it is pretty amazing too...
I wish death upon that worthless angel.
()
*She imitated Loki the best she could*
Sigh... Midgardians... How they do seem quite... Uninteresting at the best of times. All except one. She is... She is otherworldly. She shall be my bride...
*She returned her voice back to her own and sprang at Loki*
I missed you!!
(HEY! THAT. IS. MEAN. BAD LOKI...)
*Roland gently kissed her back on the lips as his hands gently trailed up her back.*
Roland: Well I better watch out or he could swoop in and take you.
*He rolled, causing Rose to be under him. He slid his fingers into hers and clasped tightly as his wings covered them both.*
*seems slightly shocked* I missed you too, Rose.
((He's been slightly violent this morning!-Zanida))
*shall be back in about 20-25minutes*
Hmm... I better not tell him I'm spending time with you... He might get a little jealous...
*She laughed when he rolled over and she grinned up at him. She wanted desperately to reach out and caress his face or stroke his wings, but his hands made that impossible*
Oh, you cruel creature...
()
*She frowned at him and poked his chest*
What's wrong...? Most of the time you aren't... My gosh, you look almost catatonic...
(Evil Loki. He will be punched again...
Okay!)
*He smiled at her as he kept his hands where they were, intertwined with hers.*
Roland: I know how much your touch is distracting or how much you love my wings...
*He then leaned down and started to kiss and nibble on her neck.*
*A blush rushed up to cover her cheeks as she let out a soft moan. She tilted her head back, giving him better access*
Oh... God... You... You are mean...
*She struggled feebly to get her hands free but gave up within seconds. His mouth was making all the energy leave her body, replacing it with a wonderful glowing feeling insider*
*Roland chuckled again as he continued to kiss her neck.*
Roland: I am mean... *kisses* I am in love... *nibbles* I am intoxicated on you... *moves down slightly and starts to kiss her collarbone.*
*She held onto his hands tightly, her eyes fluttering*
Roland... I can't... I... I can't think...
*She started to tremble, moans slipping out between his contact with her. Her head was fuzzy. She couldn't understand anything other than Roland's lips on her skin and the love she had for him*
*Roland kept kissing until he was back up at her lips. Then he kissed her hard and passionately.*
Roland: You are so cute when you can not think.
*He then kissed her on the nose and got up off her, going to get ready for the day with a cheeky grin on his face.*
*She kissed him back and groaned when he left her. She blinked a few times, trying to get her thoughts in order before she turned to him, her face flushed*
And you are so cute when you're being cheeky...
*She reluctantly got out of bed and got dressed. She could feel her face burning every time she peeked at Roland*
Just be warned, if he sees me like this, you'll be in a lot of trouble... I don't think that he would like you very much if he knew of the torture you just put me through, my love.
*He grinned as he picked up a towel to put into a bag.*
Roland: I think I can live with that darling, especially if I get to do it again tonight.
Now let us go and get the little ones up.
*Roland walked out of the bedroom, and for the first time since they met, there was a clear spring in his step.*
Ugh its raining.
I am also being well behaved today. I have not hit Zanida for once, though she irritates me.
Zanida: Hey, guess what? When you're on Asgard, you have to respect me! I'm queen.
Which you ought not to be, it should be Rose.
Zanida: Do not start, brother. Jealousy is an emotion you do not bode well with.
*She laughed and followed him out, grinning widely*
Now, guess who is dreading and can't wait for tonight? Oh, this shall be an odd day...
*She sped up so she was close enough to him to kiss his back. She giggled and rushed past him getting to Ariana's room before him and darting in. She closed the door behind her and laughed as she pressed her back against it. She pursed her lips and tried to keep the laugh out of her voice*
You're not coming in! You can't get us in here, Roland!
()
*She punched Loki as hard as she could in the arm*
Behave. Be nice to your sister, because, if you remember from our little date, that I won't give you a kiss and a cuddle in your room if you aren't friendly...
*for once, he flinches from Rose's punch* Yes, of course. My apologizes, my queen. *his tone changes to his more formal one*
Zanida: Oh....Loki will be Loki, it does not surprise me. Have you decided on a time and place for the wedding? I'm excited, I haven't been to a wedding since my own.
()
*She smiled when he flinched and kissed where she had punched him. She wrapped her arms tightly around him and smiled back at Zanida*
We're going to have it in the meadow... It's a few minutes of a walk from the house. And it's sometime this week...
*She frowned and looked from Zanida to Loki and back*
I have a request... Would we be able to take a few guards from here...? Just... Just in case...?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnOJgDW0gPI
Oh God.
I've seen that before, Deathy. Really makes you think...
(I know... I just....
Wow...)
(I'm going to go have a shower now...)
(I live with parents who are against homosexuality. I can't put up with their bullshit and usually leave the room whenever I find them talking about it)
We (my group of friends and I) often rant at people with negative outlooks on homosexuality. Like, we really argue with them. I have 3 friends who are bi, 1 pan and 2 lesbian and thats just away from the computer. I just--
Don't get me started. It'd be a bad move to get me started.
I'll try to avoid setting you off then.
But yeah, sexuality is a difficult topic for me because I always feel like there is something wrong with me when thinking about me (I can't describe it well) but it's the people who are against homosexuality who really get under my skin.
Never get me started on sexist people, homophobic people or racist people. I will rant.
But yeah. It's a touchy kinda subject.
I need sleep, night
(Night, Jen!)
(Yeah, I know what you guys mean. Kind of...
I'm asexual. My parents don't know, nor do I think that they would approve. They aren't quite against homosexuality, but they're not supporters.
And if I were to tell my parents that I was asexual, I would probably be disowned...)
((Oh...))
Zanida: Certainly. I can easily arrange a guard.
('Oh...'?)
()
*She beamed at Zanida and leapt from Loki's arms to hers*
Thanks you!! Also... I've got to ask you something... Would you like to be one of my bridesmaids...?
Zanida: Of course. I'll gladly.
See, I knew my sister would be willing.
Zanida: *is not phased by Rose in her arms*
((Its so crowded in the hall where my locker is, the seniors finally got their lockers assigned in the hall.-Zaf
Thank you Zan!!
*She rested her head on Zanida's shoulder and frowned*
You know, I never thought that you would be cold like Loki... Thor and I both get to snuggle with cool people...
*She grinned at the pun and looked back at Loki*
(Oh, fun...)
I- I'm not sure if asexual applies to me.
I feel genderless more than anything, it is tough to describe.
I just finished watching the short film you shared. It was emotional, because I know, I understand that these things happen regularly. There's nothing wrong with a person's sexuality, but some people are too dumb to care
(I think I know what you mean, Tia...
And yeah, those who care about whether or not you want to have sex with a particular gender don't matter. If they want to care about who you want, then that's a violation of their own. They don't need to know that knowledge, nor should it ever define who you are.
But that is today's society.
If we appear different, we are targeted.)
And it's not that my parents are against it, they just don't support it, but key word they use to describe it is "wrong" and I just can't agree with that. It's the stupidest thing to say that.
(Agreed.
People who don't support how others are deserve to be shipped off and placed on a little stormy island with the same gender.)
Zanida: We are cool, we are indeed.
I am happy to have a warm person.
((Msd class going to start soon))
*She grinned and pulled out of Zanida's arms, only to return to Loki's. She snuggled into his chest and beamed at him*
And I get someone with such an odd temperature... Loki-cool... You're a wonderful temperature, though...
I know. It's even worse when religion gets involved (so what if someone was born in a Catholic family, they still have a right to identify as homosexual despite their religion) but I guess, as upstanding Catholics we simply can't allow that)
Just an example.
Anyway, I'm off to class, take care!
((And, I'm here for you, ok?))
You seem attracted to our coolness.
Zanida: i hardly noticed that I am colder then others, I guess it makes sense, I was born on a realm of cold and darkness.
(Thanks Tia... And yeah... I'm happy that none of my friends are really religious... Because half of the things I say would have me killed...
And my views...)
Well, I don't care. It's a nice coolness. And I was a cuddle... You won't give me a cuddle... Maybe I should get your broth-
*She stopped and amended her sentence after reminding herself that Loki and Thor were not actually brothers...*
Thor instead. He would give me a warm cuddle... But I do like cool cuddles...
Very true, Zanida.
Thor is not a cuddly person, so I hear.
Zanida: Hmm....thanks for your thoughtfulness. *skips off to her room*
I can assume she will be gone.
((Cya...:/
Well, if I can change you from a man intent on destroying my world, I can surely change Thor as well.
*She grinned and waved to Zanida*
You're evil. I just thought I would tell you that.
(Bye Zaf...)
(I think I might go to bed now... Goodnight!)
(I should be back in... 6 and a bit hours. My 4-something am.)
Aww Mom left me mints lol. I keep my stuff on her desk.-Zaf
(Hello.)
(I will continue to be here.)
(I am so damn bored.)
(Dragona, the idiot he is, missed the bus. So now I have to wait for another 15 minutes to get the one which is an hour later.)
I am so getting my sisters key cut. Sitting on your own doorstep for ages is not fun.
(Hello, Elleni.)
(I dislike buses.)
(I presume this is a moment where people have disappeared.)
(Alright, Elleni.)
(I will still be here.)
(soz was forced into manual labor. How is you both?)
(A bit less than average - yourself?)
((Is that better or worse than usual?)
(A little worse. How are you?)
(Im sorry that its worse.
I am okay. Less tired than yesterday (might have something to do with sleeping through life skills) and I found the perfection poem do yeah im okay.)
(Why are you sorry? I am a person. I have emotions. Emotions change.
*nods* Less tired is a good idea.)
(I will be back in a moment.)
Good afternoon, Blogland!
*jumps into a clearing*
*sees no one but Soph*
Oh. It seems everyone has abdicated, Sophia. What shall we do until they return?
(soz food occurred.)
*nervously hugging herself after all she's seen in so little time*
*by which I mean the magic*
*sneaks up behind Annabelle*
And what sort of magic can you do?
*jumps and squeals, spinning to face Tia*
Oh..its you...sorry you startled me...and I don't..I don't have magic. I don't even know anything about it...
(I am back.)
*looks at el and takes a slight step back*
You...you shot fire at that person...
H-how?
Come on, El! Annabelle could have the power to do amazing things. I bet she'd love to play with fire, or maybe try some death magic.
(Hello)
Tia, you know damn well that Annabelle will have the same powers as Silente - it is still her, just in a different body.
No, Sophia, I don't know. Zafira has told me nothing of what she's done.
(Hello, Edward!)
(Hi Tia)
I'll tell you what she's done - she has rewritten Silente's personality completely. Twisted Silente's mind into what she wanted it to be.
(Hello Sophia and Silente)
And you are sure that is all she has done? Would you bet your life on it? Would you bet Anna's?
(hey Ed)
(Hello Annabelle. Who is Annabelle?)
(Annabelle is Sil...in a way.)
(Ok?)
(The result of Zafira rewriting Silente's personality, Edward.)
Yes, Tia. I am willing to do whatever it takes to take that bitch down and fix what she has done. At least with Ashlea, we knew that it was at least part of Silente - this? This is just what Zafira twisted Silente's mind to become. And no offence, but I wasn't the one who let Silente wander off by herself. I was wanting to protect her from the threat Zafira made. It was Blake who attacked me and caused Silente to go free - and when she came back, she was Annabelle. It's pretty easy to see what happened. Either a) Blake was being an asshole and Zafira saw an opportunity, or b) Blake is working with Zafira and they planned to distract me to get Silente alone.
(Oh, ok then)
(ok)
I still don't know who this Silente is but...I'm not her.
*Walks up to Annabelle* Hello
*looks at Ed*
Hello?
*turns to Annabelle* We got off to a bad start, yesterday. I am Sophia. I am here to look after you. The people who took you away yesterday didn't want to keep you safe in the same way. You won't remember - there was an incident and you have lost some of your memory - but the one with wings was the reason why you can't remember. It was my job to protect you the first time - and he stopped me.
Sophia, Blake was not to blame
Of course she can. As I have stated several times - I do not wish to hurt her. If people believe otherwise - they are idiots.
*sighs* we can see that, Annabelle. But, you see, a sorcerer named Zafira, she... created you, and replaced Silente with you.
And Sophia here is planning to kill your creator.
He definitely was, Edward. I was looking after her - trying to protect her. Stopping her from being hurt if Zafira attacked again. If it wasn't for Blake attempting to stop me - I would have still been with her when Zafira attempted to rewrite her, thus would have been able to stop it.
I am attempting to kill someone who thinks that it is acceptable to go and twist people to their own desires, Tia.
Do you really think you could have stopped Zaf?
I could have tried. I could have at the very least gotten Silente to safety.
No. I wasn't created and I didn't replace anyone. My name is Annabelle Stark I live in Calafornia my best friend is Tammy. My mum and dad are probably worried sick!
Don't blame yourself Sophia.
I don't. I blame Blake. I was attempting to do my job - and would have been successful if it were not for him. I also blame Zafira for being a psychopathic bitch who effectively deletes people's minds and replaces them with someone else's.
Oh, well you tried and failed. It happens sometimes.
*shakes her head at El*
No they...they said I should learn it but I couldn't..
*takes a parting glance at Anna*
(Why, Zaf?)
(I dedicate to star wars)
(Bye Elleni)
(bye El)
*doesn't go to El's*
Please i..I just wanna go home..
*shakes head* I have lost a battle, but I will win the war. The moment I get a word on Zafira's location, I will walk into her Sanctuary and destroy her.
She has just killed someone whom you all consider a friend - and yet it seems I am the only one who wishes to prevent it happening to anyone else. I wonder how many people will have to be deleted and replaced before you people will take action.
I, however, will not stand for it. I will finish her.
Annabelle, I have a ship. A starship. It is possibly the most secure place you can be right now - and I can take you to California.
(hello
soz if I poof, im writing an essay)
(Hey Soph ^^)
Sophia, you can't take on Zaf, she will beat you. There was nothing we could do to prevent it.
(Hello Chloe)
I could have prevented it, and I will take on Zafira. Even if I have to destroy the entire Sanctuary to do it.
The sanctuary won't be defeated by one person Sophia
You could take me home?
*looks hopeful*
No, I will not let you kill Zaf. I agree that we need answers, but I won't let you kill her. I just won't.
(Hey Ed XD)
*walks in* whats up?
*Turns to Inky* Well, Sophia is plotting revenge
(Hey, Inky!)
(Or do you prefer Chloe?)
oh, on who?
You guys are not touching the Sanctuary til i'm home irl. *ghosting briefly*-Zaf
Mainly everyone.
(Inky is good ^^
I love your catchphrase btw)
*grins* I don't want to get on the wrong side of her
(Hi Zaf)
*looks at Flick*
Hello...who are you?
(Thanks, and it's gone for now, maybe it'll return later)
(Hi, Zaf! Watch out, Sophia might make a move on the Sanctuary)
Its Inky, Sil...you know me
Yeah, she thinks she can take on the sanctuary
(How are you?)
Yes, Annabelle - I could take you home.
*sighs* What do you propose then, Tia? How many more people have to be rewritten before you have to face the fact that killing Zafira will save lives?
(Im good, you?
im listening to falling in reverse)
I don't know who Sil is but hello Inky.
*looks at Sophia*
Can I..can I go home please?
I am not plotting revenge on everyone. I am plotting to kill Zafira.
(I have a cold but otherwise ok)
As many as it takes. We need to arrest Zafira, cut off her magic, and interrogate her. If you don't want to do it, I'll do it myself. There will be no killing.
(Hey, El!)
*frowns* but you are Sil...
You will not kill a grand mage Sophia
(nawww, hope you get well soon!)
Sacrifices are not needed, Tia. No one else has to die. There are a few situations where sacrifices are unavoidable but this is not one of them. Sacrifices are not acceptable. You will sacrifice your friends, just because you are unwilling to pull a trigger?
Yes, Annabelle, you can go home.
No I'm not...I'm Annabelle Stark...
(thanks)
(Okay, it seems it's paused.)
*laughs nervously* That is totally who you are
*to Ed* whats wrong with Sil?
I will not sacrifice a friend because I want a quick solution, Spectre.
Zaf rewrote her mind so she thinks she is a mortal I think
but...why?
Don't know. *Turns to Annabelle* are you not at all amazed by the fact everyone here has magic?
*to Ann* what do you think of *motions to ears and tail*
By not killing her, Tia, it is an open invitation for more deaths. Do you think she will actually stop?
I do see your point, however. There are two options - we go and interrogate her, and give her a pretty clear warning about what will happen if she attempts to rewrite someone else - maybe by blowing up part of the Sanctuary.
Or we could kill her, and stop any more people being rewritten.
*stares at the ears and tail*
Are you like one of those anime fans?
*blinks*no...(yes XD)
they are real
*Opens portal in front of Annabelle* What do you that is?
*jumps and squeaks at the sudden portal appearance*
(time period does it go to?)
*looks at Inky*
Real?
Zafira's magic is invulnerable to binding spells, you know.
(Ancient Egypt)
Yes, real
I can change into a wolf
Which was my point. I believe it would be more logical to kill her.
(Hello ghostly)
*blinks at Flick*
A...wolf?
(Hi, is it alright if I call you Ghosty?)
*grins* yep
And I can travel through time
Erm...
*looks at Ed*
Is she okay? Mentally like...
Yes, she is perfectly fine *Stands next to Inky* Why would you think she isn't?
*sad smile*
I'm not here to sway your decision in one way or the other. I just... Remembered.
You can call me anything, Inky Flame. It matters little.
Right...are you both okay mentally?
We figure out a way to stop her. We don't kill her. Let's just figure out how to bring Silente back.
*Looks insulted* I think so
*frowns* of course
*changes into a wolf*
She..she thinks shes a wolf.
Tia - simple. Severely injure her, and break part of the Sanctuary. No one's killed - and we send a message. If that isn't enough, however - I will kill her.
There was a Mind Mage who repaired her the first time. *shrugs*
*Points to wolf* She is a wolf
*screams and stumbles away from the wolf looking terrified*
*sits and wags tail*
Don't worry, she is harmless
*yips*
Jstares at the wolf wide eyed and still backing away*
*All three appear in the future*
*changes into semiwolf form*
damn, I forgot about clothes
*looks around* impressive Ed
*squeals and moves closer to Ed looking around confused*
W-what the hell!
Thank you. *Offers towel* I have a towel if hat helps?
Magic Annabelle
*takes towel and wraps it around herself* Thanks, but im still staying in this form
*hugs herself tightly, terrified, as a figure starts moving towards them*
*Doesn't notice figure* I don't even know if they have clothes shops in the future
*shrugs* well people don't go around naked do they?
I don't know, I avoid the future.
Figure: *throws clothes to Flick*
*jumps and stares at the clothes*
W-where did they c-come from?
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