The final book.
The last Skulduggery.
I've been writing these books since 2005, so for me it's been nine years of living with these characters, in this world. I knew saying goodbye was not going to be easy...
But I haven't had to say goodbye yet. Not really. I wrote the book. I edited. I went through it again and again. I decided on covers, on approaches. I approved tour schedules and special events. I prepared. I tweeted. I blogged. I kept busy. I kept looking forward...
But now... now (most of) the preparation is done. I just have to turn up now, and talk, or sign, or talk and sign, and meet people and go places.
It's going to sink in NOW. I can feel it.
No more Skulduggery Pleasant.
I'm going to give my usual "No Spoilers" speech now. So, like, no spoilers, people. The comment section above is for spoilers, not this one.
But even outside of this blog, please be considerate of your fellow Minions. Don't go blasting spoilers on Facebook or Twitter or Tumblr. Be subtle about it, and if you can't be subtle, go LOUD with the spoiler warning.
And when I say spoiler I don't just mean" "Oh my god, I can't believe THIS CHARACTER did THAT to THAT OTHER CHARACTER!"
I also mean spoilers in a more general sense. For example, saying things like: "Derek, I can't believe you did that! I'll never forgive you! How could you?? That was my favourite character!!"
Or: "I'm so delighted! I loved it and the ending was just what I wanted!"
You have friends, Minions, who know your hopes and dreams. They know your favourite characters. They know what you're dreading. So don't confirm any of these things when you comment, even if you make sure not to get too specific. If you love the book, tell me. If you hate the book, tell me that too. But keep in mind that other people will be reading, and if you give away what kind of ending the book has, you've just cheated them out of finding out for themselves.
I love your enthusiasm. Your enthusiasm makes these books what they are. So while you're being considerate of your friends, be sure to revel in your enthusiasm, and your excitement, and your dread, and your horror, and your happiness and your despair.
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«Oldest ‹Older 2001 – 2200 of 4719 Newer› Newest»*laughs* I find it...calming.
I think the wifi'll be turned off before midngiht anyway, and I'm tired, so . . .
See you all tomorrow. :)
*She smiled up at Roland before she kissed him again, turning in his arms so that she had one leg either side of his and was kneeling. She draped her arms around his neck and kissed along his jaw, to his ear*
I know you're in pain... I can feel it... You tensed slightly... Consider this a little morphine... Mmm, and don't worry, you'll get some more... Now, where does it hurt, love?
*Roland closed his eyes and sighed into her kisses. She had this control over him, in a good way, that he couldn't break.*
Roland: My... it is my back.
()
Calming? Ohh... Tell me how calm you are after this.
*She pulled his face down to hers and kissed him as hard as she could, pressing herself against him and running her hands along his chest. She giggled and started to kiss down his neck, nibbling her way back up*
*She kept kissing Roland as her hands explored his back, tracing over his scars*
Tell me where, love... I promise... You'll be fine... Just keep kissing me...
*She pulled away for a moment so she could take his shirt off. It wasn't necessary, but he did look amazing bare chested, and she thought it might have been a little easier to help like this*
I'm not fake. I'm the original. This is the original body. Original eyes, nose, mouth. Origonal person. It's the one who was artificially created by James.
*kisses her back, hard* Very....uncalm...
*He kept his eyes closed, mentally seeing which scar she was at just by her touch. He let a small moan escape as her kisses made him calmer.*
Roland: It is... all over. From the bottom to my wings.
()
*She chuckled an pulled away from Loki, her oddly blue eyes tainted with mischief. Her eyes never left his lips*
Good boy. Now, no saying that you're calm, or I'll have to do that again, understood?
I'm sorry, my love...
*He started to massage his back from his wings down. She trembled when he moaned and she replied with her own. Her fingers stopped for a second as she took in this moment*
You're so perfect...
*She giggled, kissed him again, and continued massaging his back*
Understood...*picks her up* What shall I do with you now?
()
*There was no resistance when he took her in his arms and she settled comfortably in his arms*
I don't know... You're technically in control of me... So really, that's a questions that you're not allowed I ask me. It's no fair.
(Get rid of the second 'in his arms'. Oh God, I hate it when I forget to proofread stuff...)
I can, I do what I want. *kisses her neck*
()
*She giggled and pushed his face away from her neck*
Ticklish!! Don't you remember! And I won't answer that. You have to.
*Roland winced as her fingers traced over some burn marks near his ribs. Whatever way they had healed, he could still feel the heat from them.*
I do what I want. *takes her over to the lake* I have to release you from mind control, if I do it too long you'll be messed up in the head for the Ball.
(Sorry - can't sleep.)
... Please leave us alone, Silente...
*She kissed Roland's eyelids when he winced, but retuned to his lips quickly*
I'm sorry...
*Her fingers kept massaging his back, trying to avoid the scars she'd touch to make him wince*
Is it feeling any better...?
---
*She pouted at Loki and held tightly into his arm*
But you haven't made me do anything... Please...?
*raises an eyebrow*
Why should I.
Ashlea: cause we've never done anything wrong..
You know what copy, you know me well yeah? Appease me.
Ashlea: wh-what?
Rose, go try and get Thor to kiss Zanida.
()
*She rolled out of Loki's arms and made her way to the house, hoping Thor and Zan would be there. She walked in casually*
Thor? Oi? You in here?
*He sighed into her kisses again. Kissing her back lightly. His hands found her hips and rested there.*
Roland: You are doing a wonderful job.
*She trembled again, a small moan slipping out when his hands touched her hips. She kissed him a little harder as her hands slowly made their way up to the back of his neck*
Oh... You're amazing...
So Izzy and I cried over the fact that this is the end of the series.
You've done well, Derek :P
(MARA!!
*Cuddles*)
... Appease you how?
Might be later for ball. Not here now.
Thor: Yes, but we're about to go to Asgard to set up for tonight.
()
*She made he way over to Thor and grinned at him*
Kiss Zanida. Please? Because you're really cute together!
Thor: I'm not doing that.
Zanida; Come on we have to set up.
()
*She shifted the gravity between both the Asgardians so that the gravity pulled them to each other*
Kiss.
Ashlea: there are only two ways...one is begging. One is fighting.
Yes. The two appeasers. Fight to show you deserve to stay or beg for your lives. But if you fight, its you alone. Not Leri.
Hey Death ^_^ *hugs*
... I'm not letting you fight, Ashlea... She'll kill you...
... What happens if we don't do either, Silente?
(*Cuddles Mara*
I miss you!! Oh, and guess who is now a massive 1D fan? And Little Mix... Heh... They're good!)
Thor: Okay....? *pulls her close and kisses Zanida*
*shrugs*
Ash dies. If you wont let her fight then you betta get begging. Both of you. On your knees.
()
*She smiled at the two and quickly took a photo with her phone, which was hidden in her sleeve*
See. Now I can go back to Loki and I can print this out and give it to you guys! You're so cute!!
*She slid her phone back into her sleeve and ran back out to Loki, beaming at him*
Did it!
... Why do you want us to do this?
*The royal couple sigh and go back up to Asgard*
I see, well done.
()
*She bowed mockingly*
Of course, my king. Anytime you require my services, I shall be here for you.
Amusement mainly. Entertain me.
... Why should we beg for our lives if you want to protect me from getting hurt?
*moves her hand behind her back, activating only the part of her computer which covers her palm*
*Roland smiled as his kisses became even lighter than before.*
Roland: I think we are straying from the task in hand...
*The wind blew hard against the house as the rain pelted against the windows. The storm had reached its climax again.*
Well you don't need to beg. Only her. But I figured you would beg for her aswell.
*shrugs*
Ashlea: *squeezes Leri's hand gently*
Good, I expect nothing less.
(Every time I say goofbight to someone, they reply a few comments later... I feel stupid now. Sorry.)
*She pulled away from him, her cheeks going a deep shade of red. She started to massage his back again*
Sorry... How can I concerntrate with you being so irresistible right here?
*She pressed herself against him when the storm became louder, a small whimper escaping her lips*
()
*She rolled her eyes at Loki and placed her hands flat against his back. Then, with the assistance of gravity, shot him into the lake while she doubled over, laughing*
*Roland let out a long sigh as he started to relax against her touch on his back again.
He placed his hands on her back when he felt her press against him.*
Roland: It is alright my love. It is just mother nature cleansing the earth. We are safe. You are safe.
*squeezes Ashlea's hand, back* ... Ok... Ok... *gets on her knees*
Ashlea: *kneels with her*
*smiles down at them*
Sophia: *from behind Silente* I didn't think little defenceless girls on their knees were something you'd enjoy.
*She tried her hardest to keep her hands steady as they tried to help Roland's back. She looked up at him, her eyes wide, but she nodded*
I... I don't like it...
*Her hands found his wings and she traced the contours of them softly, her face captivated at the feeling*
*growls and spins to face Sophia*
What do YOU want.
I'm....wet. ^gets out* Nasty...
Sophia: I got reports of a whole pile of shit in the area. Seems I've found the source.
()
*She straightened, her face red with laughter and by looking at Loki, dripping wet. She tried not to show that to him*
Okay. I'm happy now. You can release me.
*smiles maliciously*
We were just talking.
Sophia: Sure you were. Just like I'll be talking to you as I shoot you in the head. How's that for a conversation?
*starts to move away from Silente*
Hello. I'm back.
That's a rather short conversation. If I was going to hurt it then it'd be dead on the ground. All that was happening was words were being exchanged.
Ashlea: *moves with Leri*
Sophia: I can have writing engraved on to my thermal clips if you want. See which would come first, a sentence or your death.
*slowly gets to her feet, squeezing Ashlea's hand*
(Hey Forget Me Not.)
(hey Froyo)
Or you could just not shoot me.
Ashlea: *rises, eyes locked on Si's back*
(Hey Forget Me Not!
I'll have to come up with a nickname for you...)
Hello. What is happening at this moment? May I join?
Hey Deathy!
**Death
Auto correct is being annoying today...
Sophia: Of course I could. Just as you could stop trying to breach human rights illegally.
(You can call me Rose, I you wish.)
*walks over to Sophia, Leri, Ashlea, and Silente*
Hello all.
*nods and Silente, smirking slightly*
Hello Silente.
(sure you can join)
Human rights? Firstly which right am I breeching? Secondly, and I mean no offecse by this, neither of them are human.
(Ok Rose!)
*releaes her*
*glares at Froyo*
Mentalist.
*raises an eyebrow*
Vampire.
()
*Her eyes returned to normal and she blinked a few times. She shook her head. A headache was coming on*
Okay. So, now that's over and done with...
*She took his wet shoulders and pulled him to her, wrapping her arms around him tightly in a hug*
Silente, can I ask you one question. Something I've been meaning to ask since I met you.
Why did you want to change back into a vampire when most of your like you hadn't wanted to be one?
*blinks at Froyo a moment*
How deep have you been prying?
Sophia: Article three, "Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person." Article 2, "Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status."
*glares at Sophia*
Oh well.
*smiles*
Not far really, just the facts of what happened in your life. Almost all of it. Not everything. Yet.
I haven't studied your feelings. Which I could do if I wanted.
So, why?
Sophia: This "oh well" could get you killed.
*holds on to Ashlea, and starts running*
You shouldn't pry. There are things better left in the past. Secrets that shouldn't be told. Don't look any further.
(FORGET ME NOT I HAVE YOUR NICKNAME!!
I hereby dub thee, Poppy!)
*laughs at Sophia*
Lots of things get me killed.
Ashlea: *runs with her, keeping pace quiet easily*
(Poppy? Why?)
We'll see. It's hard not, especially with you. You've lived so long, you have so many regrets and secrets. It's interesting.
Sophia: I wonder how many times I have to shoot you before your death is permanent.
(For the record, Forget Me Not, I know who you are.)
**to
It's hard not to
(And Rose, it's not that I don't like it I'm just not sure why. But you can call me poppy!)
Hello all
(Poppies. Flanders Field. Lest we Forget.)
(And I think I know who Poppy is too.)
It's PRIVATE
*turns to look fully at Froyo, eyes blasing with anger*
Don't look any further. For your own sake.
(Well, I was going to call you Poppy anyway, so...)
(Hey Ed!)
Hello death
(hey Edwin.)
(Oh finally, someone figured it out. I think Fabi might have gotten it, I wouldn't have been surprised, but you and her are the only people.
How much do you people miss? I've been dropping clues, waiting for this. But nope. Only two people...
But Dragona, don't tell. It helps me. Me as in the character.)
(I know too...I think...)
Hello silente, May I be of any assistance?
(Oh. Three now. Good job.)
Hello Edward.
And I also do it because you don't like it. It's funny.
(I've always had my suspicions, I didn't want to say nothing in case you didn't want us to realise you were someone else.)
(Wassup, Ed?)
Hello forget
(I figured it out LONG ago. :P
The thing is... I think people should know who they're talking to.
Even if it helps them as a character and stuff, there's no reason to hide your profile and generally not announce it.)
(Oh, ok. People finally got it. But for now I like being me. So not yet. Maybe later)
*slowly stalks towards Froyo, shaking with anger*
*jabs a finger into her chest, anger bubbling in her eyes*
I advise you stop. Unless you want to be my next meal.
Well, I arrived for the the ball but appear to be early. How are you death?
Sophia: And I advise you stop. Unless you want to be my next victim.
You're only a tiny bit early. Like, ten minutes, I think... I'm doing good, Ed. Thanks. And what's the 'Master of Time' thing all about...?
Silente, why would you threaten her, are vampires not vegetarian yet?
*ignores Sophia (if she was talking to Sil that is)*
(It's fun Draggie! And I don't feel like me. I don't really care that you figured it out. But I did make a new character! Ya see, I never have any ideas but if I just start, they come to me. And if I was completely in character then it would help. Now my darn kindle kept using the words I normally use so that didn't help.
Soy sauce, but it was fun.
~Dugglyn)
Well, I needed a title that matched my ego and time is my discipline so I thought it worked well.
No Edward. We aren't.
Well, I like it. Lovely, Ed.
Hey!
*her eyes are angry as well but in them is a bit of fear*
Fine. I'll stop. For now.
(I'm still here, just my son is being a pain in hole and is still awake. -_- Excuse me while I go cry in a corner...)
Can't I offer a Apple or something silente, I'm sure vampires are vegetarian.
*hugs tightly* I know...
(So did everyone get it right?)
Thank you death
I'm sorry Em.
Hello loki
I dedicate this page to....The Ball.
-Zaf
Ok, I'm gonna change. Be back soon!
(i did!)
*quietly to Froyo*
You will stop. You will forget what you've leant. You won't utter a word of it to anyone and you won't do it again. I don't know what your seen, considering you aren't running scared I presume very little, so don't look any further.
HEHEH IT STARTS SOON.-Zaf
Ok forget
Hear hear loki
*She kissed Loki's neck and pulled away, admiring him*
You're beautiful. Even when you're soaking. You're absolutley stunning.
*She pushed his hair out of his face and kissed him softly, sweetly, still reeling over the fact that she was in love with the man who had once tried to have her killed*
(Hear hear!)
(*Goes to get changed*)
(*stops ghosting*
Tbh, I knew almost instantly. But I know that sometimes someone might want to be someone else, so I didn't say anything)
Forget: Fine. I'll stop. But remember for later, that I know.
(Nice Sil!)
I am here and the ball starts!!!
James and Erica: *teleport in*
Manuel: *steps through a portal into blogland*
*runs off for a moment and comes back dressed for the ball*
Hello snow
ITS TIIIIME-Zaf
(Yeah, I wasn't sure how to change my writing style. The only reason I wasn't me was because I wanted a new character and I didn't feel like Dugglyn.)
(Hia, Ed. *also anyone else who said hi between now and posting the comment*
*bright light flashes and appears in a suit*
Also, PURPLE SNOW! ¡!!
PURPLE PURPLE PURPLE PURPLE PURPLE! SOY SAUCE SOY SAUCE SOY SAUCE!!!!!!!
CARZY CARZY CARZY CARZY CARZY!!
Ok. I'm good now.
Let the ball, begin!
*looks at Edward*
Nice.
(Ah, the ball... I might not attend for a bit until I can sort out the outfit. I'm hoping all of Be The Glue can be on at the same time and we can play some live music, but we'll see how that goes)
Thank you Silente
I've returned.
((You guys can all just assume you're on Asgard, we're inside the Palace which is like all golden and the room is overlooking a beautiful sunset, and the rainbow bridge, when it becomes darker, you'll notice the lights are all candle light, there is food and drink on a table, and a few tables nearby, if you need to eat or whatever, and the dance floor of course...you guys can pretty much picture the ball room the size of....like...It's big. Yeah. Big. Explore the Palace, do whatever you like BUT DO NOT GO INTO THE CITY guards will not let you into the city, not yet.-Zaf
Welcome back death
*has changed her hood colour from purple to black, her suit fastenings from gold to black, and has a longer skirt than normal*
(Ok Zaf) *takes glass of wine and drinks*
Hello Dragona
Sophia: *sighs, scowling* *tries to find the biggest glass of alcohol she can find*
(For the record, Sophia is wearing this:
http://www.promdressshop.com/ProductViewer.aspx?a=22183&b=
And is not happy about it. :P)
*Zavel, Zor, Ricci, Alexis, Aro, Olivia, and Christopher all are at the Ball, Zafira looks utterly petrified at the dance floor*
Rose, I believe we have the Ball?
James: *smiles at Erica, who looks amazed* come. Let's dance.
Erica: *goes to the dance floor and starts dancing with James*
*gets some wine and sips it quietly in a corner*
I will not be participating in the Ball but I hope everyone enjoys their day/night and I will talk to you all on Sunday evening.
Silente, would you care to join me for a dance?
*She smiled at Loki and took his arm*
I believe we do.
(Okay Em... :/ )
Ashlea: *smiles and loops arms with Leri, looking around the ball room in amazement*
Zafira: *grins, thinking of lots of evil little things*
Ravel: Will you dance with me? I'll have to share you tonight, Zaf.
Zafira: Zaffy does not dance!
Ravel: I managed to get you to last year.
Zafira: Hm- Holy crap is that Thor?
Ravel: Zaf!! *shakes head* You are easily distracted.
*raises an eyebrow at Ed*
Sure. Why not.
*drinks the rest of her wine quickly*
*gently puts the glass down and takes Ed's arm*
*holds Ashlea's hand* ... This place is cool...
Sophia: *grumbles about the dress, searching for alcohol, still* *sees a goblet full of whisky and picks it up*
*takes her hand, leading her to the Ball Room* Thor and Zanida were obviously very busy these past few days.
*leads silente to dance floor and has no clue how to dance* *begins to try dancing*
(*imagines Sophia drunk* XD)
Ashlea: *nods still looking around*
Manuel: *walks over to Sophia calmly*
You look irritated.
(*elevator waiting music plays while i work out my clothes*)
*She grinned at looked around, awe on her face as she took in the decorations*
Three cheers for the royal couple. They can definitely put on one Hell of a party!
*She leaned up slightly to kiss Loki's cheek*
You're beautiful.
*laughs at Ed's attempts*
*lays a hand on his shoulder and one in his hand*
*moves slowly so he won't trip, doing a simple waltz*
You look just as beautiful, Rose. *smirks* I am glad I have my scarf, green dress, green scarf. I am surprised you remembered what I look like in a suit.
*follows silentes lead and dances*
(I somehow think it'd take a lot to get Sophia drunk... :P)
*squeezes Ashlea's hand* ... I wish I could eat the food...
Sophia: Of course I'm bloody irritated. *drinks from her goblet*
I have an amazing memory, my love. How else do I hold grudges?
*She blushed at his compliment*
It was either green or blue and white. But blue is your brother's colour. So green it was.
((Omg guys, we should hold an after party at Derek's house, just casually take over it...I would love to see his reaction to that....WE CAN RELEASE THE CATS ON HIM!!!-Zaf
*Snow walks into the ballroom*
*she's never really been one for formal wear and this is honestly the best she could do*
*she doesn't really mind*
*hopefully the others won't either*
(this is also my band uniform XD)
Ashlea: it does smell nice...*looks at Sophia* oh! She wore a dress! *smiles*
Manuel: *gets his own goblet and sips at it*
Not a dress person? Or just not a ball person?
*smiles, moving so they're spinning slowly as well*
You learn quickly.
Look at the royal couple, Zanida and Thor...*shakes head* By the end of the night, Zan will be drunk.
Zafira: Snow!!! Hi Snow!!!
I suppose I do, or maybe the wine makes me dance better. *suddenly leads into a quicker dance*
*laughs*
HI ZAF!!
*she walks up so she's not shouting from the door*
How's it going, Grand Mage.
(WE SO SHOULD!!!))
*She smiled at the royals, admiring their attire*
Stupid Asgardians have to look so amazing while I just kinda stand here in petty rags... Damn you all...
... She did? ... If you want anything to eat, just eat something. I have nutrient paste if I get hungry. I don't want to stop you...
Sophia: My job involves shooting people and killing alien machines. Does it look like I'm either?
*matches his pace without hesitation*
Maybe. You aren't half bad at it.
*shrugs* I am amazing, you are pretty. Shall I dance with you?
Zafira: *grins* Amazing. I put Ravel in shock this morning.
Ravel: You always shock me.
(Hey Arnold, Ed, I might just start shipping you two if you're not careful)
Thank you *continues to dance accidentally knocking a tray of drinks over someone* oops
Ashlea: yep *points* and I'm not hungry yet...
Manuel: you get a day off and you complain? Interesting...
*bursts in*
ALWAYS FEAR, DUGGLYN IS HERE!
*then quickly darts off to the side so no one sees her*
*weaves through the people to the dessert table*
*looks at all the different desserts and finally decides on a chocolate soufflé*
Hello snow
Ricci: HEY!!! *glares at Edward* Tiny people do have feelings!!!
(hush Snow. No shipping.)
*laughs as the drinks slop over someone*
Smooth. Two left feet...hmm.
Sorry, I'll pay for damages
Ravel? Shock? as i live and breathe...
*she notices Dug coming in* excuse me, i need to talk to a fan.
*she sneaks up behind Dug and pinches her shoulder*
*wanders around the room*
Ricci: *goes to her parents, aka the two hosting the Ball*
... She doesn't look happy... But she never does...
Sophia: Shore leave has never been my thing. I'm good at what I do. I am not good at this. My plan for tonight is to get to the bottom of this glass, then another, and maybe another six, then hopefully I won't remember anything.
Actually, I do have a friend who has two left feet.
I only agree with half of that statement. But a dance sounds lovely.
(my father and brother are shouting at each other over toast...
i may have to go soon because my dad always seems to shout at me when he's angry)
*jumps and spins around her arms in front of her in a karaoke position*
*relaxes when she sees Snow*
Hi!
(Kk Snow! ^.^
**karate
Karaoke.... XD)
Manuel: that's your plan? You could always dance?
Ashlea: is that Manuel talking ti her?
Your gonna get thrown out for that...
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