Okay then, here are the locations and dates for my Ireland/UK tour.
AUGUST
29th: Waterstones, Ringwood — 11AM — signing
Waterstones, Bournemouth — 3PM — signing
30th: Waterstones, Bluewater — 1PM — signing
31st: Dun Laoghaire — details to be confirmed — fan event and signing
SEPTEMBER
5th: Village Books, Dulwich — 6.30PM — fan event and signing
6th: WHS, Milton Keynes — 11AM — signing
WHS, Sheffield — 3PM — signing
7th: Waterstones, Newcastle — 12 NOON — signing
11th: Easons, Galway — 4PM — signing
13th: Easons, Belfast — 11AM — signing
14th: Easons, Limerick — 2PM — signing
19th: Hodges Figgis, Dublin — 6PM — signing
And then, of course, on the 27th, we're all going to be dragged into the Theatre of Shadows...
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«Oldest ‹Older 2001 – 2200 of 4135 Newer› Newest»*Follows as quickly as she can* *When they reach the side of the building, she feels around with her energy* Where are we now?
(Zaf, you still here?))
((Yes-Zaf
Next to someone's house. I'll just take some clothes from the back window...
(Wanna RP? ^.^ ))
*She nods* Alright. I'll stand here..
((Sure! You cuaght me at a good time, Loki is trying to kill Zanida in my head-Zaf
Let's see. I dedicate this page to my mother, Frigga, and soon to be wife, Astrid. Perhaps, I'll add Adra to the list, she's likeable.
(Haha!!))
*She struggles back to her feet and sways. The world keeps spinning but she pretends not to notice, to be fine, just in case*
I'm going to have someone's head for this....
(Hear hear!!))
((Sure El-Zaf
Astrid: Hi there, do you need help?
I could kill you for that, Loki..
I thought it was an honor to be dedicated to, hence why Alastair ceased to exists in the dedication.
*She looks up*
Not another Asgardian... No... Im-
*She falls back to the ground and grinds her teeth together*
I can't see straight... I'm in a hell-load of pain and I've probably got someone going to try and make me kill someone... I'm Rose by the way...
*She tries to get up again*
Not by you, Loki.
Astrid: *touches Rose's shoulder, healing her* My name is Astrid, I'm a healer on Asgard. You must know my fiancee, Loki.
((I truly did mean you are likeable, I find you to be an interesting person, for a Midgardian. So many flaws, but yet you managed to catch the eye of Alastair.-Loki))
*sits on a comfy couch with a fuzzy blanket*
*eats popcorn watching the role play*
Oh shut up, Loki..
((I have stunned the realm, I actually can say nice things.-Loki))
((He really actually does find you interesting.-Zaf))
*pulls out a face and noms it*
*When Astrid said Loki's name, she shrank backwards against the tree*
Your fiancée? But he-
*She shook her head, her eyes wide and pleading*
He's not a good man... He's evil!
Astrid: No, he is not the kindest. Yet he still does love me, and I him. I am not like him, Rose. I'm a warrior, but I was born with the ability to heal. Loki respects that I am not going to kill eighty people in two days.
((http://weshallbetheglue.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/bloggers-place-of-aw-offical-be-glue.html
what did i just write..... and why does it make so little sense...))
How? How can you actually love him?
*Her hands flew to her mouth, deciding that wasn't the best thing to say to the soon-to-be wife of Loki*
Sorry. It's just... It's like he feeds on the pain of others... I still don't understand if he killed my best friend or not... And he controlled me! But a friend knocked me out of it...
((I'm dying,
Take care how you speak of him, Loki may be beyond reason, but he is of Asgard, and my brother.
He killed eighty people in two days.
He was adopted.
An ant has no quarrel with a boot.
Are you threatening to step on me?
-Zaf))
Astrid: Your friend, Aretha Tesla? I did not see her die, and Heimdall confirmed that before I left to come here, last night. I seem to have lost Loki and Zanida, how I managed to lose two Frost Giants is beyond me, but I have.
Oh... Thank God...
*She pulled her knees up against her chest and wrapped her arms around them. She sat her chin on her arms and stared*
I would offer to look for them, but I don't want to run into Loki... And I actually can't walk... Something has happened in my head...
(Love..?)
Astrid: I understand, he is not likeable. May I ask what happened?
((So much for caring for his sister.
Apologies, love- my author had to clean up after an activity.))
*walks around the back of the house, returning a few minutes later, holding a cloak and a few layers of a dress over his arm* *has shifted into... He isn't sure whether to call it himself anymore... For the first time in centuries* *is slightly shorter than he was before, with light skin and cold blue eyes* *his hair is blonde, and has grown out to about shoulder length, part of it curled and the rest tied back*
How can I help you, love? *is rather surprised at the sound of his own voice* *it's certainly less smooth than it used to be, and... He isn't sure how else to describe it*
*Jumps slightly, then feels for his presence* You're shorter. Is there anywhere that I can go, or do I have to strip down here?
*laughs*
I love the parody Snow! Great job!
*She nodded quickly*
First, he learnt my true name and decided that I can not hurt him. Did that sceptre-y thing after where he controls you even more. Then I he made me go find two people, Adra and Alastair which is why I don't have a hand anymore...
*She held up her stump of an arm with a frown. When she spoke next, tears were in her voice*
Then he kept trying to make me kill my friend's pregnant girlfriend. And then another of his minions made me try and kill her again... Which pretty much involved torture...
I am. Sorry to startle you... We can go wherever you like, really- there's a house around here where no one lives.
Astrid: What is your true name? Perhaps I can contradict the orders.
((Pardon me, Alastair? Loki does care for Zanida, why do you think he took her? Did you mean caring for me?-Astrid))
*She shook her head*
I'm sorry. But no. I'm sure Loki would tell you... He seems way too fond of it so it should be no trouble... I just... Asgardian's and I don't mix...
((I said that in reference to the first comment on this page.))
*She nods* That sounds fine to me, then. Take me away!
Astrid: Loki is of Jodenheim, as is Zanida. I am truly from Asgard, and I assure you, Thor is ready to lock those two in the dungeons. The sad thing is, Thor really loves Zanida, but he knows she cannot be allowed to leave Asgard when he finally gets her.
((Ah. They're actually having a mock fight, Alastair.-Zaf))
*She frowned an let her head drop onto her knees*
You'll find out eventually... It's Slīvœrrsę...
((Interesting way to describe a mock fight, then.))
*slides an arm around her waist, teleporting her to a small room in a house further down the street* Is this suitable?
Astrid: Silverrose, do not listen to Loki, or any of his little minions. *takes the little stump of what wss Rose's hand* I know how to heal that, if you would like to accompany me to Asgard? I have permission, and Thor could learn about what Loki is up to.
((The rules are basically no legit killing, Astrid can heal so they often train this way, so that in battle they are better prepared. -Zaf))
*She bit her lip, feeling the bond between her and Loki break*
Are you sure...? It is a new world... I might not be able to stop myself singing 'A Whole Bew World'... The one from Aladin...?
I suppose so- I can't really tell. *She slides her dress off anyways, letting it fall to the ground* Alright. First up, the chemise. It'll probably be white, and loose. *She then removes her undergarment, standing with her hand out, waiting expectantly*
Astrid: I know not what that is, but I do mean it. Are you willing?
*She looked at her hand and gave a small nod*
Okay... I'll go...
Astrid: *holds onto Rose and then looks up at the sky* Heimdall, whenever you're ready.
*a few moments later, the Bifrost opens, bringing the two into Asgard*
Heimdall: Welcome to Asgard.
Oh... the feels.........
*dies of heartbreak*
Why....? Why did I want to re-read it....? Why....?
Oh Ghastly...
Oh Shudder.....
*sobs*
Why....?
Why....
*She looked at Hiemdall and shied away, into Astrid's side. She took her eyes off them both and towards the glistening city*
Wow... It's shiny! And so much gold...
*She looked at Hiemdall and smiled shyly*
Hi... I'm Rose...
((Duggyln, earlier I opened Scepter of the Ancients, I had to put it down because I started bawling. I took one look at LSODM and...well waterworks.-Zaf))
Heimdall: Hello, Rose. I am Heimdall, I am the gatekeeper, I keep watch over all of the Nine Realms. I am glad I sent Astrid to you.
Astrid: *laughs* Come on, Rose, we're going to go to the castle. *walks with her, across the one of a kind rainbow bridge*
Hi Heimdall... I'll see you later...
*She waved at him before as walked out behind Astrid. Then she stopped and looked down at the bridge*
Oh my God... What... Okay, this is cool. What even is this?
*She laughed and tappe it with the toe of her shoe*
Astrid: A rainbow bridge. The bridge leads through the city, and to the castle. Thor actually destroyed part of it years ago, when Loki tried to destroy Jodenheim. Just wait until you see inside the city!
*hands her a layer of fabric, lightly kissing her neck*
http://m.youtube.com/?#/watch?v=m0NONkJRWwY
It's amusing!
*She shook her head in wonder and followed Astrid*
So where exactly are we? We're not in our solar system... Are we?
*She watched as the sparkling city came closer and she smiled*
Screw Eldorado, this is the city of gold...
*Blushes, and works the thin dress on* *Straightens the fabric out* Okay... Next are a few over skirts... They should look like... Well. Skirts.
Shall I hand you all of them at once?
Astrid: Asgard, the realm eternal. This is our own galaxy, yes. All nine realms are linked together, like the branches of the world tree. You see it all around you, everyday. Here, you can see the sky clearly. There is nothing keeping the beauty of the stars back. *they enter the city, which is alive, and many Asgardians look up and nod to the two* I'll show you the castle, and...you're going to meet someone, Loki does not even know this. *smiles, and enters the castle* Now, do you feel well enough to speak to Thor, or do you want your hand healed?
Er... No, preferably one at a time, there should only be two, if I remember correctly.
*rustles a bit through the pile of layers, then pulls one out and hands it to her* Yes, you're right- it looks like there are only two.
*She lets out a laugh and stops, ducking her head as se passed the other Asgardians*
I'm pretty far from home then. Yet I'm not... It is so amazing here... Why would anyone want to go to Earth when there are pales like this? And I think my hand can wait... I do have to apologise to Thor, though... We fought... And there was a slight feeling of having his head on a silver platter...
*Smiles, and slips the skirt on over her chemise, situating it* Alright, we're almost finished... The next skirt...
*She walks over to beside him, feeling a hand over the fabric, and quickly picks out the other skirt, tying that on over the other* *Smiles, and picks up the bodice, holding it on* This is the part that I need your help with. It works like a corset- you have to tie it in the back. *Pauses* And you can't really be gentle, either. Otherwise it doesn't work as well..
Astrid: Very well. *laughs, as they walk towards the throne room* We tend to keep to Asgard, but when there is trouble on another realm, we go to help. We warriors do that, and our king is the protector of the Nine Realms. Thor now has that position. *they enter the throne room, Thor sitting upon the throne, two guards at the foot* *gets down on knee with right hand on her heart, in a fist* My king, I brought Rose, from Midgard. She knows about the Frost problem.
Thor: *comes down, standing close to Astrid* I remember you, Rose. Loki controlled you, but now he does not.
*moves behind her, lacing it and then tying it off* Remind me, did I do this for you last time?
*She looks at Astrid and back to Thor, not knowing if she should follow. She decides not to but ducks her head when he approaches*
Yes, that's true, Thor. I'm sorry about that time when you came to Earth... I wasn't fully aware of what was happening... I ended up regretting it...
*While he is tying the bodice up, she's braiding a few thin strands of hair, and pulling them all towards the back of her head, tying them together* *Places a flower in the back* You might have. Though, if I recall, it was in a slightly different fashion, in a very different time.
*Steps away from him, and does a slow twirl* How do I look?
Remarkably stunning. You never cease to amaze me, my dear. *kisses her lightly*
*Presses into the kiss, deepening it* *Her fingers reach up, knotting into his hair* *Pulls a small breadth away, and smiles playfully* Your hair's longer too.
(Is character related to Skulduggery Pleasant in any way?
(I'm thinking of Serpine...))
Thor: I forgive you, Rose. Perhaps you can help me, you know what Loki and Zanida are up to?
Thank you, Thor. I do believe that they have taken someone from my world to one of your... Realms...? I have been hearing whispers. I think they said it was Jotunheim..? I can't remember... Something like that. I do not know their intentions with the person they took...
Thor: I would not doubt that. They are both from that realm, thank you. *looks at Astrid* Now, I would suggest that you heal Rose, and perhaps you two can go to Jodenheim.
It is indeed. And a good deal lighter. *moves an arm around her back to pull her closer, kissing her forehead*
XD Ek, that thing refuses to guess Erskine. it's funny trying to get it to.
*Closes her eyes, letting her arms slide around his neck, hugging him* Alright... Any preferences as to how this will go? I thought that it would be beneficial if I spoke first, and asked your parents if I could speak to them about you.. Then, perhaps, if they let me in, I could reveal who I am, and then you could take off your hood?
*El
*She stares at Thor with a raised eyebrow... Probably not the best thing to do to a king*
I'm sorry, but I don't like your brother one bit. I don't particularly want to visit him especially after what he has made me do! He tried to get me to kill my best friend! Then he faked having her dead in his arms! I'm sorry if we Midgards think differently to you, or perhaps it's just me who thinks this, but I don't want to go somewhere to visit a person who now has the upper hand in his surroundings! He was strong at my home... In a place unfamiliar to him...
*She blinks back the angry tears threatening to fall. She was scared, though she would never admit it*
Thor: Loki does not have the upper hand in that realm. He will be as strong as he was on Midgard. You have the element of surprise, I do not wish to force you, I apologize.
Astrid: *stands* Thor is right, and plus, I will take Loki. You can take Zanida. Though it does not have to be now.
Thor: No, it does not. I may send guards over if you both would rather not fight them.
Astrid: I would appreciate that.
It won't guess mine....
*She looks from Astrid to Thor and presses the heel of her hand to one of her eyes as tears begin to flow down her cheeks. She turns away from them, ashamed*
S-sorry... I'd much prefer the guards...
I'm doing Skulduggery. It asked me if he had children. What do I say?
*considers* You'll have to announce loudly that you'd like to talk about me, or they might just leave you out. If they think there's a chance others will hear, they'll let us in to prevent it.
*Nods once* Alright, fair enough. And, one more thing- what exactly shall I address them by?
(Yes. SP did have a child.))
Thor: Understood. I will send guards.
Astrid: Thank you. *hugs Rose* Do you want to meet Frigga?
**have
As in right now...
I just started over...
But thanks Rose!
*She smiles gratefully at Thor and wipes her eyes*
Thank you...
*She tenses when she feels arms wrap around her but she relaxes quickly and embraces Astrid back, burying we head in the Asgardian's shoulder*
I-I guess it won't do any harm... Right...?
Astrid: Not at all. *leads Rose to Frigga's chambers* Frigga?
Frigga: Astrid! What...?
Astrid: I brought a friend, this is Rose from Midgard.
*She looks up and smiles at the woman. She steps forward slightly and wipes away the last few tears on her face*
Hi, Frigga, is it?
Frigga: Yes, I would be Thor and Loki's mother. Nice to meet you.
It's an honor.
*She looks at Astrid and back to Frigga, running a hand through her messy hair*
Sorry, I'm a mess. This isn't the way tore supposed to meet intergalactic royalty... But congratulations on raising two very strong sons.
Friigga: I understand, do not fret. *smiles* I raised two...*sighs* One is on Midgard, doing exactly what he should not.
Actually... He is no longer on Earth. He is on Jodenheim with one of my people... Is that what I should call us? A person from Earth-Midgard. And yeah... He's don't some pretty... Bad things...
*She lifts her stump of a hand with a sad smile*
This is what happens when he uses that stupid sceptre... And a few other things happen too...
Frigga: I am not surprised. He's done everything to make things worse on himself. *outside the door commotion is heard, Loki and Zanida both yelling at guards, the sound of chains* Loki...*goes out to see*
Astrid: They found them...
*She follows Astrid out, staying behind her to see. Her fear locks her muscles in place when her eyes fall on Loki*
Oh... God..
Thor: You both are in serious trouble.
I think not, we did what was right.
Thor: Killing innocent people, harming Midgardians, controlling them, is all right? It is not. Zanida Laufeydottir, and Loki Laufeyson, for your crimes you will be spending your days in the dungeons.
She's your wife!
Thor: If Zanida can learn the error of her ways, she will join me. *to the guards* Keep them together.
*She manages a smile onto her face when she hears the punishment. She knows that what she is going to do know is wrong, but she can't stop herself. She finds herself walking past Astrid and towards Thor*
Your wife is a lot better. She didn't harm us all too much. And Loki was just defending her... Some of the time... Though what he did, his punishment shouldn't be too horrible. And don't punish Zanida too harshly in comparison.
*Her hand finally flew over her mouth. Where had that come from...? Defending Loki...?*
(I have to sleep falling sskeep on you...-Zaf
(Alright Zaf! We'll pick it up tomorrow when I'm not being tortured in class... :/ Sleep well!!))
Thor: I will keep them for a while, they will be fine in the dungeons. Perhaps Astrid will show you tomorrow.
((Now zaffy tired...-Zaf
(Alright, I won't reply until you return!))
Sorry El, Amy and Raven. I won't be on tonight :/ really tired....
I won't be on either. Sorry!
Hello!
~Iggy
(IGGY!!!))
(ROSE!!!))
How are you?
~Iggy
(IM GOOD IGGY HOW ARE YOU???)
(I'M OKAY. NOTHING ESPECIALLY INTERESTING HAPPENED TODAY, EXCEPT THAT I ATE SPAGHETTI FOR BREAKFAST.)
(~Iggy)
ELLENI! :D
~Iggy
Yay?
What's yay? :-)
~Iggy
Okay.
Huzzah! I am here! *Some sort of dramatic pose, probably with a cape*
(In all seriousness, I hope you have other things to yay about besides my presence, because sooner or later, I'll either fall asleep or get distracted by a shiny object and/or youtube video)
~Iggy
Well, shiny objects can be extremely inspiring.
Or protective against aliens.
Like aluminum foil (foil)!
It could be both a shiny object and a youtube video! :-0
Yay sleep! Sleep is nice! Sleep doesn't like me though! :-(
~Iggy
Probably because I like the internet.
Or,because I think too much.
Or because I get picky about stupid things.
~Iggy
Happy sleepiness!
~Iggy
NOOO!! I FORGOT THE IGGY!!!))
Hello??? *echoes*
(Hey Em!!))
Rose!!!!! *hugs*
Hey babe.
How are you doing? You busy?
(I'm eating dinner. But I'm also here. So no, not really busy... And I'm doing great!! Thank you!
How are you??
*Hugs back*))
Hello :)
(Hey Inky!(
(how are you this morning?)
I'm knackered!! I was out all day yesterday at an air show with my son so I'm feeling it today.
You up for a bit of roleplaying??
Morning Inks!!!!
Bore da, Emerald
(I'll just change to Diablo, coz Rose is is Asgard.))
(Yo.)
You can start again Rose cause my brain is on meltdown lol
"Question 4
Margaret Pomeranz says that the novel “shows the resourcefulness and humanity of the young in the face of something terrible”. Do you believe that the lawn mower scene show the resourcefulness of Ellie, Corrie and Kevin? Explain your opinion using examples from both the novel and the film. "
this is the last question in the work i was redoing over the holidays. and i still haven't done it.because I CAN'T REMEMBER EITHER THE BOOK OR THE MOVIE
*He walks along the entry of the cave, puzzled*
She's left... Right under my nose...
*He peeks his head into the cave, checking if Casha is still alright and subconsciously checking to see if Rose was there*
(*sigh* gotta go, I have to do stuff)
(Bye Inky!)
*Lorcan runs into the cave, looking slightly confused.*
Lorcan: Where the fuck has she gone?
*He kneels down beside Casha and starts to rub her back.*
Lorcan: Is the baby okay, feeling okay?
Casha: *grits teeth* Yes.
Lorcan: Right okay.
*Lorcan takes out a small knife and starts to gently but deeply cut along her arm*
Rose? I have not the slightest idea... I'm worried. She she be in a considerable amount of pain right now...
*He watches as the blade slices Casha's flesh and he nods*
Pressure? I wish I could help, but you don't seem overly fond of me.
Lorcan: Don't mind me, I'm tired. I get to be a cranky shit when I'm tired.
*He finishes up the second cut on her arm when a look of relief comes across her face.*
Casha: That feels so much better, thank you baby.
Lorcan: That's okay, you want your water?
*She nods as he hands her the cup full of water. Lorcan sat beside her and put a hand on the bump.*
*He ducked inside the cave and looks at Lorcan*
Is there anything I can do for either of you? I could get fetch some water...?
*He wiggles his right knee; a nervous habit*
Lorcan: It's just to make Casha as comfortable and as safe as possible. She. Is. Priority.
We're on the run because of bounty hunters cause we're the only silver mages in the world.
Casha: Lorcan stop it.
Lorcan: No Casha, this is it, we're in the final trimester. No more risks, no more.
Silver mages? Ah, that would be why Rose had those ugly burns on her face. This is my thanks.
*He sends a quick kick to Lorcan's head and raises his hands*
I don't want a fight. That was just repayment. And while Rose is gone, I will keep an eye on both of you, perhaps then she will see that I am serious about her...
*Without warning, Casha then had Diablo held up against the wall of the cave by his throat. Her eyes completely silver. Lorcan was holding his head in complete surprise, he had never seen her move so fast.*
*He squeezes Casha's wrist until the bones quiver*
Let go, unless you want that hand thrown across the room. I was doing it merely as payback for those burns on my girl's face. I won't even think about that hole in her leg.
*The silver force field appeared and snaps Diablo's wrist first before pinning the broken wrist hard against the wall.*
Lorcan: Shit!
Diablo, it's not Casha that's doing it, it's the baby!
*He curses and tilts his head slightly to the side and jutting his chin up*
Strong for a an unborn child, I'll give you that...
*He chuckles and presses back on the force field, testing it's strength*
*The forcefield pushes back harder having Diablo right up against the wall. The forcefield pulses the silver colour.*
Dear lord...
*He coughs and his chest is being pressed down, compressing his lungs. He starts to address the child*
Alright... It's a strong kid... I'm sorry... But you see... Your dad would've... Done the same for you mum...
*The forcefield backs down slightly but doesn't evaporate entirely.
Lorcan walks up behind Casha and gently takes hold of her shoulders. Casha steps back entirely and looks as if she came out of a trance. She then looks at the damage that was done to Diablo.*
Casha: Oh my goodness, I am so...
*Casha runs out of the cave to take a breather by the river.*
Casha, it's nothing a quick symbol won't fix, don't fret.
*He pulls out the marker and draws on himself, then taps it. The bones reconnect under his skin and he shakes it out. His eyes then drift to Lorcan as his lips scrunch together on the side*
*Lorcan looks back at Diablo, unsure.*
Lorcan: That's never happened before, the baby has never done anything like that or took her over.
Now is when I really knew a solution for everything. But I don't. And I will forever beat myself up over if.
*He looks towards the cave entrance and sighs*
Your child is more powerful than you will ever know. It wants to protect you both from Casha's fears.
Lorcan: Protect us both? That's my job, that's what I'm doing.
And what fears, she's never talked to me about any fears.
Can I be honest? I think she needs another female around.
I'm doing everything I can possibly do man but I think she needs another woman around her and with her during all this.
((hi/bye, guys!
It just occurred to me, loads of people want a book series with wit, humour, strong characters who aren't perfect, both male and female, a brilliant plot, magic, characters who can kick some podex, etc...
And Skulduggery Pleasant is just sitting there quietly.
*poofs*))
I'd ask Rose but, first, I don't have an actual clue where she is, and two, she hates me. When she's around, ask her. Even is she thinks it's the last thing she will ever do after that whole silver thing, Judi will force her. You're lucky she likes you. Some people she has a strong connection to. They're always the ones that she will die for, or force Rose to die for.
And don't think that she tells you all of her fears. She's a woman. She will always have something hidden.
(So true Phoe!! 0.0 Hi/bye Phoe!))
*Casha sat by the river, letting the water run over her feet. She was crying hard and was starting to feel sore again. The baby kicked her and she shook her head.*
Casha: *whispers* what are you doing to me? Why?
*He folds his arms across his chest and leans against the mouth of the cave*
If you need anything when Rose ain't here, just shout. I'll keep an eye on you two - well, three - from now on. And I know that she said the same thing, but I cannot be controlled. I will break the God's sceptre before he tries to touch me. You'll be safe.
*A rustling noise comes from across the river in the tree line. Casha sits still. The noises get closer towards the river, Casha was about to stand up when she saw a wolf followed by a litter of cubs going for a drink.
She watched as the mother affectionately licked and moved the cubs, kept them altogether, constantly looking around and keeping them safe.
She then just cried harder.*
Casha: I can't do that for you little one. I don't think I can be the mother you need.
(I'm just going to pretend that this is happening in a different time slot so I can bring Rose in!)
Rose: *She is leaning against a tree a few meters away from Casha, watching her cry. She pushes herself away and sits beside her, wrapping an arm around her shoulder*
Hey! It's okay, Casha! You're okay...
*Casha leans in and let Rose hug her as the baby kicks slightly, causing Casha to place a hand on her bump.*
Casha: This baby... is just... I can't do this any more.
Rose: *She strokes Casha's hair softly* You'll be okay... You can do it. I know you can! You're strong. You're always stronger than you know, and anyway, the baby is almost due, right? How much longer do you have left?
*Diablo chuckles as he watches the two girls, a smile curling his mouth*
Casha: 2 and a half months left. And you didn't see what the baby just did or had me do or...
Lorcan is trying so hard but he needs to look after himself too. And we never know when or if we'll get caught again...
*The baby kicked again as it moved around.*
Casha: *whispers at the bump* Stop it...
*Lorcan stands at the mouth of the cave with Diablo, his arms folded.*
Lorcan: Will we be able to handle this baby when it comes. If it can do that to you in the womb...
Rose: *She frowns and places a hand on the bump* You'll be fine. If it had anything to do with Diablo, then thank you. He had it coming. Maybe the baby can sense when there is someone with a bad past around...?
*She gets to her feet and walks a few meters away*
Better or worse?
*Diablo shakes his head*
I don't have a clue. Just keep it around you, teach it right from wrong. Do everything a good parent would. So far, it seems like it is just defending you two.
*Casha stretched her already out of shape spine slightly and felt a bit better. It felt like the baby had relaxed. She saw Rose get up and she felt a bit panicky.*
Casha: Better. Where are you going?
Lorcan: The bounty hunters know she's pregnant. And it's nice to think of your child defending you but at the expense of your wife losing control of her body or it actually killing someone?
Rose: *She turns to Casha and smiles*
I don't think the baby likes me. I'll stay over here so I don't annoy your child.
*She thinks while she drops onto her stomach and kicks her legs up behind her*
So... Truth or truth?
Diablo: I know the feeling... Kind of.
*His eyes rest on the girl laying on her stomach, always smiling*
There are more than three parts of that woman. They all fight for survival. She will change to defend herself and beat herself up for it for the rest of her life. You might not see it, but that girl is one of the loneliness people you will ever meet. She looses control every day and falls into a pit, dug with each murder...
Casha: *smiles* oooh hard one... um... truth I guess.
And I don't think it's you, it's just the... excitement of what happened I think.
Lorcan: And yet she is the only one who understands me. Never knew a thing I went through, didn't give a damn what I was going through. Once I got poisoned, she was there through everything.
I wasn't born a silver mage, I was born a werewolf but was poisoned by silver and it just took over.
Rose: *She grins cheekily*
What's your favourite thing about Lorcan?
Diablo: Every now and then, she falls. She needs someone's hand to hold onto when she pulls herself out. But she will never, ever, let someone risk falling in after her to save her. She blames herself for the pain, for the sadness.
She was beyond torn when she couldn't help you. She wrote to me once about it.
*He fumbles with his coat pocket and pulls out a crisp white letter*
*Scribbled in blue ink*
I know I said that I would never reach out to you again. But I don't know what to do. He's dying. Lorcan... I can't deal. He is going to die and I know it. I can't let it happen though. If he falls, if he becomes another tally on my list, I fear that it will be over for me.
Rose
Casha: Well that's not fair!! Um... damn *laughs* Um... the way he smiles at me sometimes is amazing and lifts me so much.
So let's turn it on you, what's your least favourite thing about Lorcan *she smiles*
*Lorcan's hands is shaking looking at the note.*
Lorcan: But me being poisoned had nothing to do with her. It was me and my dysfunctional father. I don't understand...
Rose: *She laughs and shakes her head*
Hmmm... I hate it how he's too goddamned perfect. That, or how he can melt silver in his hands... That really hurts...
Okay. Payback. If you had the choice to swap faults with him, what would you trade and what for?
Diablo: She'll blame herself for for whatever happens to her friends. If you go out and get stabbed, she'll blame herself for not being there. She'll think that if she was there, she could have saved you the pain and misery she goes through every single day of her life...
*He chuckles*
One hell of an actress...
Hi, actually I'm not here, I just wanted to say to Dugglyn, Amy and El that I can't nom your faces until Saturday, this is because of the time zone differences and nomming face time is right in the middle of period 5. Sorry. :), If only school didn't care if I was nomming faces in class.
Casha: I would trade... my cutting for his stubbornness. I would love to be as stubborn as him at times.
Lorcan: Yeah she is but I don't want her to be an actress. She's welcome to stay with me and Casha for as long as she wants and be whoever she wants to be.
*Lorcan suddenly looked over the tree line. He thought he saw a shadow in the tree line.*
Rose: *She laughs and rolls her eyes*
God, that boy is stubborn, isn't he?
Diablo: She'll never let her guard down. She doesn't even know I know this. I linked her to me. I know how she acts and her hidden personalities. And I think that se would like that.
*He frowns when Lorcan's eyes flit away. His instinctively follows, scanning the tree line*
Casha: Extremely, he wouldn't let up on me for about 8 months until I said yes lol.
*Lorcan followed the figure until he saw a glint of something in the tree line. He didn't hesitate and ran towards the girls.*
Lorcan: Casha get down!!
*Suddenly there was the sound of gunfire hitting the stones, water and walls.*
Rose: *She laughs at Casha and rolls her eyes again* God. Men can be annoying...
*She hears the gunfire and doesn't think twice. She leaps in front of Casha and sends her backwards with a gravitational repulse and covers her from the flying bullets*
Diablo: *He shoots out after Lorcan and hisses*
Rose! Don't!
*But it is too late. She's welcoming the bullets with open arms, wincing as they pierce her skin*
*Lorcan shoots out hundreds of small silver spikes as he hear screams and gurgles.
He goes beside Casha and pats her down, holding her face and making sure there is no holes until he sees just above her bump. There was blood seeping through her shirt.*
Lorcan: Shit! Shit! Casha!!!!
Casha: *holds her hand on the blood seeping through*
I'm fine, I'm fine. Get Rose, tend to Rose!!
Rose: *She shakes her head a she falls to the ground, blood gushing from wounds all over her body*
Casha, you self-righteous bitch, you're living for two. I'm fine...
*Shes breathing heavily and she coughs up a mouthful of blood*
God damn...
Diablo: *He rushes to Rose, his hands patting his pockets. His marker wasn't there. Blood was pouring from holes all through her abdomen, her legs, her arms, one in her neck. Still she manages to put a smile on that face and make a joke*
Rose...
*He places his hands either side of her face and leans his forehead against hers*
I'm so sorry...
Rose: Don't... Be... You fool... I'm fine...
*She bursts into a coughing fit and probably would have cared that she was spraying blood onto someone's face if she wasn't in pain, and dying*
Lorcan: Diablo, stay with Casha. I can help Rose.
*Lorcan kisses Casha's hands before he goes to kneel beside Rose.*
Lorcan: You're not leaving us yet... please Rose.
*Lorcan starts rubbing his fingers over any wounds he can find, silver covered them and hardening.*
Rose: You two... Are...
*She coughs again, this time harder. She can't seem to catch her breath. Her vision blurs and she reaches for something, anything*
Lorcan... I'm sorry...
Diablo: *He walks to Casha and holds her wound. When he hears Rose's apology, he hisses*
Don't say it like you're saying goodbye...
(Don't you fucking dare Rose cause I will find you in real life and kill you lol!!)
Lorcan: Don't, don't you dare. Just stop trying to say goodbye to me. I want you here to help me, to help Casha, to help our child.
*Lorcan covers the wounds he could find and then starts to push the silver inside her so it can plug up any internal holes and flush out any stray bullets.*
Lorcan: And I should say sorry for the way I've been with you.
*Casha lifted up her shirt and saw her skin around the bullet hole turn silver and pulsate. Casha looked so surprised.*
Casha: The baby...
((No; I'll send Thor to electrocute her irl.-Zaf
(Yeah that would work too lol Afternoon Zaf x)
(I can't die, I'm to awesome! Joking! (I'll let you figure out what part I'm joking about... ;) ))
Rose: *She shakes her head, wincing again. She can't breathe. Her lungs aren't working properly*
I'd... Like to... But I... Can't leave... With-
*More coughing. She tries to sit up, tries to do anything that will help her lungs breathe again. She looks to the outline of what she hopes is Lorcan's face, feeling tears start to fall down her cheeks*
Don't be... Sorry... it was only... defence... Take care... Of Casha...
*Her head, that was raised slightly, falls back to the ground heavily, her eyes staring straight ahead of her but unseeing*
Diablo: *He wasn't looking at Rose. He was puzzled by the gifts the child already possessed*
That is magnificent...
(I have a trick or two up my sleeve... ;) ))
(But it's dark here!! And then I would probably literally pee myself and die. I don't want to die so unheroically!!)
((Morning! You better not die, Astrid may lock you in Loki and Zanida's cell.-Zaf
(I've got a plan. Lorcan is probably going to punch er in the face for it... ^.^ ))
*walks over to the bed Zanida is asleep on, and realizes how pale she is* Zan, get up.
Zanida: *wakes, and just sits in a corner, still devestated*
*Lorcan gasps and could feel the tears coming. He gently patted her face a few times.*
Lorcan: Rose? Rose?!
*Casha could sit up with no problem and watch as the silver fades leaving just a small silver lined scar.*
Rose: *She doesn't move. She just keeps staring with dead eyes, her face drained of colour, her face peaceful, as if she were asleep*
Diablo: *He doesn't take his eyes off Casha's stomach. He's entranced with the child's strength*
Wow...
Lorcan: Rose!!!!!!
*He takes hold of Rose's hand as he starts to cry. He doesn't know what to do.
*Casha watches Diablo.*
Casha: You're thinking about something, say what you're thinking.
Sister, are you hurt?
Zanida: No. I just feek horrible, and I can barely stand up, let alone move.
I told the guards I needed a healer for you. If they actually cared you are their queen, we would not be waiting.
Zanida: Was. Thor took that away from me until he releases me.
*goes back to sitting by the gold hologram thing, and reads*
Rose: *She lurches up, screaming at the top of her lungs. Her eyes are wide, frantically looking around. Her chest is quickly rising and falling with shallow breaths*
Holy shit holy shit holy fucking shit. Dark. So dark...
*Her eyes land on Lorcan and they brim with tears. She launches herself at him, sobbing into his chest*
Don't make me go back to the dark... Please don't put me back in the dark... It's scary...
Diablo: I'm thinking about your child. I've never heard about anyone who had a child that could do something like that. Not until they were at least three years old...
*He shakes his head in awe*
May I...?
*He looks at his hand then to Casha's belly*
*Lorcan holds her tightly as he cries too, he then half laughs*
Lorcan: Don't do that to me again you stupid bitch.
And I promise I will never let you go back to the dark again. I promise.
*Casha is hesitant as she looks at her belly. Then she looks back up at him.*
Casha: Yes of course you can, just... be careful.
(Damn!! lol
I ded to being back home on the blog and rekindling all my old friendships that I had let slip.
I love you all x)
Rose: *She tries her hardest to laugh, but it comes out as a strangled sob*
I don't want to go back... It had me... I'm sorry...
*She nods, his promise only making her cry harder. Tears were mixing with the blood on her face, turning it into an even gorier scene*
Diablo: *He smiles at Casha and places his hand gingerly on her belly*
Thank you.
*He can feel the power radiating from the child and he raises his eyebrows*
Can you feel that? That energy... The force... That power... It's gonna be a strong little kid... I'm gonna have to stay on your side...
(Hehe! I wasn't going to take it Em!
Hear hear!!
<3 Ily!))
((Did you want to continue as you have one character in Asgard?-Zaf
(Sure! Uh, let's just say that this is a different time slot? So one is happening slightly more into the future than the other...?))
Lorcan: *laughs* Don't be sorry, we've all been in the dark.
Well you know I've been before and I defiantly don't want you back there.
Come back, lets go and get you cleaned up.
*Lorcan helps her up over to the river.*
Casha: I can't feel anything, just the baby moving and kicking and just feeling like a baby.
*The baby kicks playfully as they are talking.*
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