Ladies and gentlemen, for those who haven't heard, head over to the Waterstones site for a very special special edition announcement...
http://www.waterstones.com/blog/2014/08/the-dying-of-the-light-black-edition/#more-59340
This is something I've had in mind for years — a super supreme limited edition of only 1000 copies— the Black Edition. Those lucky few who have managed to get your hands on a proof copy of the first book should recognise the design we're echoing, bringing the whole thing full circle...
We're working with Waterstones on this, and so the Black Edition will only be available in their shops. You won't be able to preorder these. You won't be able to reserve one online or in person. Not even Waterstones STAFF can preorder these for THEMSELVES! On the day of publication, they will be put on the SHELVES — not on a table, not in the store window, not on a table out in front, but on the SHELVES. So you'll have to go hunting for them.
We already have 5000 copies of a Special Edition that comes signed, with that stunning cover, but the Black Edition will NOT be signed, and there will be a ONE PER PERSON policy. Basically, we're torturing you. We're making you choose.
The fact is, because there will only be 1000 printed, and so each store will only get a limited amount of copies, the chances of YOU, individual Minion, managing to snag one is pretty low. Because there is no way to guarantee that you get one, you're just going to have to be EXTREMELY lucky. Oh, and you should also check Twitter that day, because the stores will be tweeting how many copies they've got left. Until they tweet, there is no way of telling how many copies a particular store will have received.
Ooooh I can't wait to get mine....
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*She reached up and kissed him*
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Ros
(Getting in car... Bbs)9
(night everyone)
(bye Chi!)
*moves so her back is resting against the trunk of the tree*
(Silente - only a few minutes until SilenteTC is a real vampire and not a mindless slave. :P)
*stands nearby, waiting*
*it'll be time soon*
(ik!)
((Hmm food soon.))
(Will Silente need like blood when she turns into a proper vampire or what?)
()
*Rose jolted out of her daze and looked at Roland. She took hold of his hand gently and pressed her silver mark against his. She traced the outline of a heart*
This really shouldn't be happening... This really shouldn't be working...
*She shook her head and leaned against him. She looked up at him, worry in her eyes*
If he finds out... I'm scared, Roland... He'll probably kill over something like this... Roland-
*Her worry had turned into tears. Her voice was thick and she trembled against him*
*sighs in relief as the final part of that mind mist leaves*
*hesitates a minute as a familiar pain rips through her and trembles take hold*
*-the change-*
*fumbles and pulls out the serum*
*injects herself with as minimal an amount as she can afford*
*which is about 2/3 of it*
(she's been needing blood since earlier today but Kess said no)
*slide the needle back into her pocket as her hands keep trembling*
*eyes and mind focused on getting one thing*
Then you can have me.
Good. But a little taller would be better...
*She kissed him again and twisted her hands in his hair*
*looks over at Leri and stalks over*
*looks her over, eyes feverish*
*shakes her head, no blood there*
(Leri would offer her blood... But it'd cause Silente to have an allergic reaction and possibly die... And also if that would turn Leri into a vampire, she would be unaffected because she can't be affected by diseases that affect humans and the like because of her proteins and she'd have an allergic reaction because of the disease, and yeah... Wouldn't be good.)
*looks at Silente* ... Are you alright?
(Msd soon...
Em, you still here?)
(she did. But either way she's hungry and it wasn't ALL her serum because she needs to save the tiny amount she has left)
*walks away from Leri, to her tree house*
*opens the white fridge and finds it empty*
*growls in anger*
*follows Silente, worried about her*
*checks the silver fridge and finds that only full of food*
*storms out of her treehouse*
*vault*
*taps the sigil on her mode, stalking through a portal that stays open behind her*
Ah...Rose...*kisses back*
((Very well, Rose. I may sleep early due to early morning tomorrow, so if I am not around that is why.))
(if its from the vein, you start turning. If its not sh probably attack you wanting more, then come to her senses after a while...its complicated. She's delt with thirst before but when you first change the thirst is very high...)
*goes through the portal*
... Silente? What's the matter?
*yanks open the vault that should have the blood in*
*stares at the basically empty room in front of her*
*one or two bags remain where before there where so many more*
*rips those few remaining bags open without hesitation and drains them dry within seconds*
*feels ill when she sees Silente drink blood*
*crumples the bags and dumps them in a bin*
Someone's taken my supply.
*her voice sounds hoarse*
... Of... Of blood? We can get you more... Please don't hurt anyone...
XD Dragona's auto correct....
*looks at Leri, eyes slightly animalistic*
I won't. It hurts though.
*smiles and walks back through the portal into the clearing leaving it open for Leri*
(Snow - :( )
Good... *follows Silente through* ... Does it physically hurt? I can give you a pain killing drug...
( I'M SORRY, BUT I'M SITTING IN HOME ROOM AND PEOPLE ARE GIVIG ME ODD LOOKS AS I LAUGH MY ASS OFF.)
(I dislike my autocorrect. So annoying when I'm trying to speak. :P)
Sore throat. Headache.
*smiles as the portal closes*
Blood thirst.
*pulls a needle from her pocket filled with a colourless liquid*
... This could take away the pain... I managed to get some for your protein type...
*looks at Leri*
Oh no its fine. I'll..I've had worse
... That doesn't make it any less important... You're still in pain and I want to help... Seeing you like this is... It hurts...
*smiles at Leri*
Alright then. If it makes you feel better..
*injects Silente with the pain killer*
*hugs Silente* It'll be alright... We'll get you some blood... I don't know where from but we'll find some...
*hugs Leri back*
I'll sort it...a few *sigh*, bad jobs can get you a lot. I'll figure it out.
*smiles as the pain ebbs away*
*spins and catches the bag in her mouth, biting down on it*
*gulps down the contents, trying to hide it from Leri*
*drains the bag quickly and stuffs it in a pocket, licking her lips clean of blood*
*looks at El*
Thanks...where from?
*catches a glimpse and starts feeling ill again*
... Sorry... I'm just not used to it...
You then.
*sighs*
...thanks.
*smiles at her*
(Darn you Draggie!
I dedicate this page to nicknames!)
It's okay Leri. I get it.
... I'm glad you haven't hurt anyone, Silente... Also glad for once that my proteins are different... I could have ended up like that packet of blood...
Leri...I wouldn't bite you..probably. I have some restraint. One hundred and twenty one year's of being a vampire has taught me some restraint.
*smirks*
Plus that was a bag, you'd be more like a tin
... I can't decide if I should be offended... My suit is mainly leather so I think I would be more like a packet... I'm not sure... I don't want to think about it...
... Sorry, I get nervous... Around violence and things... It scares me...
I'm kidding Leri. I wouldn't hurt you as me. And its normal to be scared of violence. Only weirdos like me and Blake live life in violence.
*smiles*
And El.
*turns to El*
Actually you aren't that violent...
Not really...
*nudges her*
You're like a kitten. It thinks its violent and scary but its REALLY not.
*grins*
I'm seeing you now
*pointedly stares at her*
*laughs and smiles*
Ah El, torturing people..mmm. Ask Dug about me and torturing people. Ask Dug about masky.
No El come back.
*sighs*
You aren't violent around us. You aren't violent to your friends is what I meant.
*hugs her*
You might be violent but only when its required.
I don't. Did I mention how very nice you smell today...
*stares at her neck, still hugging*
*forces herself to let go and back up a few steps*
Mmm. Change of subject.
*smiles, a slightly strained smile, her brain won't focus on the right thing*
You're a better person than me.
Do you attack friends because you're bored and they're there?
*smiles*
Ask Soph. Or Dug. As I said, ask her about Masky. Or better yet ask Zaf. She got the worst of it..
It's almost sad how easy it was to get Zaf..
*smiles, eyes distant*
Hmm. So very easy. And she screamed so loudly...
Before you came. Before Blake and Chi's wedding. I was bored. And they were there. Dug first I think. Had to gag her. Then...Flick? No. Not Flick. Someone else. Someone weak. They cried. Then Zaf. Yeah.
Huh. In which case I'm surprised you don't remember. Maybe the second person was you then. That makes sense.
Yeah. Dug first. Gagged and bound. Had to use a machine to talk. Then you, bound to a chair. Soph interrupted and screwed that up. You stabbed me in the stomach. Then Zaf.
*smiles*
Aro found us. Threatened to have me beheaded.
*walks in, rolling a safe filled with bags of blood behind her*
*Delila got it for her for her last birthday*
Storm. How much do you need?
Hmm. Guess you blocked that from your memory.
((I don't remember any of this... Probably happened during my exile))
*looks at Kes*
*stares at the safe*
...just...one or three....
*absently to El*
Dug didn't tell many people...she didn't want to...seem weak...
Storm, there's no way that's all you need. When I first changed I drained four people before I was satisfied.
*opens safe* Take what you need.
*steps towards the safe hesitantly, staring at the blood*
I...I don't need...too much...
*doesn't want to seem greedy*
*just takes like four bags*
*backs up, holding them close to her chest*
Be one sec.
*runs off as a blur with the bags*
*looks at El*
I've had worse than that. But I'll admit, the fact that you're still friends with her is laudable.
*comes back without the bags, lips clean and eyes more focused, body slightly more relaxed*
*shoots occasional glances at the safe*
Thanks Kes.
*laughs* I guess that makes you a better person than me, El.
Storm, I can tell you need more. What you took is barely enough to survive on. I have thousands of these bags at home-these are for you. I turned you, you're my responsibility.
Responsibility?
*laughs*
I'll be fine Kes. I might be a new changed but I've been a vamp a long time. I can hold off for a while until I rebuild my supply...
Strom, I'd rather you be completely sated, so that when you Turn-and don't pretend it's not going happen, you don't have nearly enough serum-we don't all die.
f I do turn it will be in a time locked cage. I wouldn't be hurting anyone anyway. I won't be NEAR anyone.....except possibly Viv if he's boneheaded enough to repeat last time...
*looks at Storm skeptically*
All right, then. If you insist on torturing yourself.
Which I do. It's your blood. Yours. Not mine. I can last on...air...and rabbits...there are rabbits round here. One or two deer...
*rolls eyes*
Not my blood. *grins* I'm not entirely sure whose it is, actually...
You know what I meant Kes. From the bags you have me i'd sayyyy....
*pauses, thinking*
Mexican. It has that sort of spice...
El, if you have a problem with her killing animals you do not want to know where this stock came from.
*looks at Storm, impressed*
Yeah, I think there were one or two of them.
I take from all ethnicities equally, of course.
What is that face you keep making, El?
Of course. It's only polite. Although I have to say O negative Spanish is probably my favourite. Female if possible.
*grins*
Oh El sorry right yeah not a normal subject for you is it.
*to Storm*
I'm rather partial to Finnish, myself.
*looking at El*
Ah. Right. Sorry.
Zafira: What did I do?
Hello, Zaf. Stay away from Storm; she's going on minimum serum at the moment.
Finnish? Hmm. Haven't tried Finnish in a long while...
*to Zaf*
What did you do when Zaf?
((This is probably the strangest conversation I've ever had. If Li were here Kes would be in some serious trouble.))
Zafira: I heard my name a few times, I just was over by the Asgardians, apparently Loki and Zanida tried to break Rose out of prison, and SHIELD sent the Hulk....*laughs* Poor Asgardian queen was smashed. Then whatever Blake did didn't heal...I counted 16 broken bones.
(It IS a rather strange topic...)
Ouch. Sounds painful. Bad Hulk.
I would feel bad for Death, except she recently tried to kill us all.
While we're on that topic, I wonder what Frost Giant blood would taste like...
Oh its nice. On the chilly side and a little bitter but nice. But Hunters blood is the best I've tried so far. Especially with hot chocolate..beautiful.
When...when did you drink Hunter's blood?
El, she wouldn't have had to save us if she hadn't tried to kill us.
When the reapers came over. He gave me some with hot chocolate. It. Was. Amazing. Seriously, you could drain him dry and still want more.
Well, excuse me you two, but I actually did nothing to harm you in the slightest. I stood by Loki. Then I turned my back against him.
Please name any one time where I actually was in the process of trying to kill you.
I never said you did.
El, as I said, you're a better person than me. I don't forgive that easily.
Storm, don't tempt me. I try not to kill people I like.
(I have a possible broken rib. Fucking hurts.)
Hello, El. Was I trying to kill you? No, I saved you all. I didn't glare at you. I didn't squash you with gravity. I didn't do nothing except try and kill Laufey... Which backfired.
Sorry Kes. Ask him for some some time. You won't regret it. Believe you me.
(What did you do Deathy?)
((Oh my god, Death! How'd you do that? Are you okay? *hugs very very very gently*))
Oh, look. The traitor.
((DEATH I'M SORRY FOR KES BEING A JERK I LOVE YOU))
Rose...what did you do?
Zafira: It didn't look too good, and Kessie, I have some of Zanida's blood, she's a full Frost Giant.
(I was jumped on. In the bean bag put at school. A guy, really heavy guy, jumped on me when I was chatting with you guys earlier. Been in sick bay since. But I'm out now. And my rib popped. And I was winded. And I can't breathe right. Holy Hell. It feels like I'm begging stabbed. And every time I breathe, someone is turning that damned knife!!)
*hugs* What can they do for that?
*sneakily grabs another bag from the safe and slips it into a pocket for later*
*resists the urge to grab about ten or twenty more*
(ouch...)
*She smiled at Kes*
Oh look. The weakling. Kes, remember when both of our darksides were on top of that mountain? And we promised to be friends forever? Well, I see that's no longer in play.
*She shrugged and turned to El*
I'm not having a go at you. I'm merely saying that I agree with you, and I'm trying to get Kes to aswell.
(Someone apparently pushed them. I don't believe them, though...
Yeah... Ouch...)
Zafira: Rose! Hi!
*tries to work out a way she can drain that bag without it being obvious*
*can't think of a way*
*ignores the bag*
*She winked at Zaf*
Hey kiddo. What's up?
((Death, that sounds wonderful :3))
Death, weakling? I seem to remember saving your live.
((DEATH NO I DON'T REMEMBER THAT HELP)). You broke that promise before I did. Last time I checked, you don't help a vengeful god bring an evil army to kill your 'friends'.
*to Storm*
How many times do I have to say it- take as much as you need!
Zafira: Just checked on the crazy Asgardians, not sure how Zanida has not died, but hey.
*smiles at Kes*
I have. Definatly. Three, plus the two I had left, plus the one el gave me...I'm fine with six...
*doesn't sound vert convincing*
That doesn't sound very convincing.
*She turned to grin back at Kes*
I did it to save the man I love and his sister, you bastard. I did it because I couldn't let them die. BUT I SAVED YOU! I COULD HAVE STOOD BACK AND LET YOU DIE BUT I DIDN'T!
*She ran her hand through her hair, grumbling softly to herself*
(It was forever ago, a year and a bit maybe, when it happened, Kes.)
Zaf, the whole Hulk thing...? All I saw was big, green, and mean and dust... Ow... I hope she's okay...
Then pretend it did sound convincing.
*nods*
((I remember the mountain bit, just not the 'friends forever bit'. :3))
You would destroy the world, to save two? *doesn't mention that she's let thousands die to save herself before*
*or that she would make the same choice in an instant*
And I'm supposed to be honored that you have some conscience, hidden away in there?
Zanida: Well, between what Blake did and what Banner did, about sixteen broken bones, and a lot of pain. Astrid is working on her, but even for Asgardians, that was pretty bad.
Storm, do not make me force feed you.
Force feed me?
*grins*
I'd like to see you TRY to force feed me.
*smiling back* No, you really wouldn't.
*Her whole body started to quake with anger as sw listened to Kes*
You know what, sweet heart? Next time Loki brings his army, I'll personally see to your death. Very slowly. Very painfully.
*She looked back to Zaf*
What did Blake do?!
*raises an eyebrow at Kessy*
*pointedly doesn't move away or take anymore blood*
Death, I look forward to that, then. ((KES SHUT UP BE FRIENDLY OH MY GOD))
*rolls eyes at Storm* Oh, for god's sakes.
*laughs at Kessies response*
I'm fine. You don't need to feed me. I'm not a dog.
*rolls eyes*
Zafira: No clue, golden chains or skmething...
*rolls eyes back*
I bet I can roll my eyes better than you can.
((I'm so irritated with Kes rn))
*rolls eyes at the stupidity of that bet*
That is a really stupid bet
No, El, I'm not angry at you. As long as you don't bring it up, I'm fine.
Well then, Kes. I'll go make the necessary arrangements now.
*She stalked off towards Loki's house, wondering if he'd be in there or not. She passed Zaf and winced at her words*
Ow... That's been done to me before...
*rolls eyes at the stupidity of that comment*
You're just saying that cause you're gonna lose.
*mutters angrily* Right, Death, because doing the exact same thing I was angry about in the first place is definitely the way to make me forgive you
*Loki is in the house, helping Astrid tend to Zanida, the queen is laying on her bee, barely stirring*
Astrid: Laufey and Farbauti came...I never knew your mother cared that much.
She cared for Zanida, not me.
El, what're you sorry for? Just because I hold grudges doesn't mean you need to.
*rolls her eyes at the stupidity of that notion*
As If I'd lose. What are we even betting?
*rolls her eyes at how pathetic your eye rolling is*
I have no idea.
It's okay, El. I forgive you.
*She entered the house and heard Loki's voice. She walked towards his voice and stood behind him, wrapping her arms around his waist*
Hey... Can I talk to you...? In private...?
*rolls her eyes at the reasoning behind your last eye roll*
That's not a very good bet then, is it.
*rolls her eyes because she can*
It's a matter of pride
Crap, I have to go. TO BE CONTINUED!
Byeeeee!
*rolls her eyes because she can't stop rolling her eyes now this is a serious condition*
Put your pride on the shelf where it can't het hurt Kes.
(School...)
(bye Kes. MWAHAHAHAHA MY PLAN OF 'just wait till she has to leave' WORKED!)
Of course you can talk...
*drains the bag she snook out dry*
*screws it up and puts the bag in her pocket*
Zanida: *watches Astrid, wishing she could see Thor*
Astrid: I already talked to Thor, he will be here shortly.
Zanida: Thanks...*winces*
Astrid: You'll be weak for a while, Hulk got you hard.
(Her initials. ST. Silente Tempest. ST/AMC)
(ST. Like a saint only a corrupt saint.)
Is it late?
*looks at time*
HOLY SMACKAROOS IT'S NOT 8 OCLOCK ANYMORE!!!
I'm not tired....
I think I broke my brain.
Is it actually 2:39ish? How am I not tired?!
Damn it I broke something in my brain again...
God damn it I have to go back to my mums house today :(
Well, imma try sleep now. See y'all reeeeeeeal soon!
Why is that bad you ask? For many, many reasons which I will not be sharing with the internet. I love you guys an all but some things I don't tell anyone. Night!
I'm sure none of you particularly care, and will simply skim over this comment, but I just wanted to take the opportunity, in some hope that I'm wrong, and say that I'm about to post a new drawing on my blog. I'm kind of proud of this one, though I understand it needs work.
That's all. *goes*
*She took Loki's hand and towed him out of the room. She stopped when they were away feet out the door*
Loki... I know this sounds really petty, but I want Kes gone. I want your army to destroy her...
(Muwahaha...)
(Because it's more fun using Loki's army)
(XD)
(School is on...)
Sorry, Rose. I was actually doing work.
HOW IS LIFE, YOU LOT
ALSO
HI
hello loki.
Are you not in school?
i am. but i have finished all my work in english and we have ten minutes to lunch.
Oh. Well that can be good. I have nothing to do, I have not an idea, Rose is actually in class today.
Hmm
How're are you Loki-Doki?
Fine, I suppose.
That's good. Still planning your hostile takeover of Blogland?
oh, g2g! See ya.
*laughs* Possibly, or perhaps I won.
Thor: *is now beside Zanida, sitting with her* How do you feel?
Zanida: Better, I guess. I wish the pain would stop.
Thor: *gently takes her hand* You are a warrior, you fought countless battles, this will be no different.
Zanida: Thor, this time it is- *lets out a faint scream of pain, tears almost forming in her eyes*
Thor: Rest. Perhaps I can ask Mother to try and place you in some form of an enchanted sleep. Between her and Loki...one of them can help.
Zanida: Don't leave me...please...
Thor: *kisses her hand* If that is your wish.
Zanida: It is.
Thor: Very well. May I let Ricci see you?
Zanida: Sure.
*Thor leaves, going to get Ricci who runs after Thor*
Ricci: Mommy!!!
Zanida: Hey baby....*smiles*
(I'm not in class now, Loki.)
(That is, if you're still here...)
(I'll take that as a no...)
I woke up, and I will say, my author is going to bed to attwmpt some sleep, I shall see you in the morning, Rose. *mutters about stupid now hot weather*
Ah, just got back from the east coast. Miss it already but it's great to be home. Hopefully, for the next couple o days I wil have more time!
And yes, Masky/Sil tortured me. And then Sam ish. And then Zaf. Haven't seen Sam for ages... I miss her. Hope she's doing ok!!
Thanks!!! Long time no talk Elleni! Or not... just feels like a while. Hmm..
(Btw, it might have been a typo but, Sam is a girl. Or at least her character...)
Yeah, especially when I found out it was Sil.
*supermegahuggletacklesofdoomvil Elleni*
(The supermegahuggletacklesofdoomvil? It's a word now. At least on my kindle! :)))))
Well, I won't have a problem with it. I trust you... but I doubt my mom would be ok with it. Plus I'm busy so not this time..... :/ :(
But we have to meet soon!!!!!
Soy sauce on slow replies, WiFi is being weird.
About Masky..
Yeah, I didn't know it was her. She was disguised. And not trusting her is a good idea.. though it's hard not to...
(I knew it was Sil, but Dugglyn the character didn't.)
Hello...
Maybe. Maybe not...
Purple Fabi!
Yay!!!
*claps hands*
But I'll be out of town again soon. Argh.
Camel farts.
Hmm.
Oh! That's an idea!
I dedicate this page to camel farts! And my would be email if my mom hadn't said name and you can only use one @ symbol.
eatcamelsfarts@eww@gmail.com
Replied...
Ok, I should sheep. It feels like 1:30 am cause I'm still on east coast time. And I didn't sheep at all on the plane.
I see. XD
I also love the reactions I get to deds like this! One time I dedicate a page to tapeworms... that was amusing.
Sleep well, Dugglyn.
I should sleep soon, too.
(Quick question. Will we move to the post a little more detail when we fill up this one?)
Yup. Looks like it.
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