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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I don't believe we have met forget, I am Edward
I really don't care.
(That was to inky about what she calls me!)
Nice to meet you Edward!
Yes.
*glares at Edward*
You just ruined my greeting.
For those who don't know
I am a werewolf so watch out ^^
Why do you think I am not to be trusted silente?
I trust you Ed! Or maybe it's the cider talking ?
And I am a master of time
*explodes* Hello, I return.-Zaf
Because you aren't simply put. But that's fine. No one truly is. Myself least of all.
*eaves hard* heWwo Zaf
Thank you inky, I am very trustworthy, just ask silente
Hey Zaf!
*stares at everyone and they're carzy powers*
*looks at Silente*
What greeting?
Hey zaf
**crazy
I hate my auto correct!
**crazy
I hate my auto correct!
I don't think we have met util last night *extends hand* nice to meet you
Nice to meet you too *shakes hand * I havnt been on in a while (broken computer)
MY greeting. The one that Edward has cheated me out of doing. Although that's probably in your best interests.
Hello Zafira. How's that cage you built for me? Last I saw its walls were shattering apart.
*smirks*
I'm a Necromancer who knows her true name. Not sure if the Necromancer bit is in TDOTL, I know I said what I was but never know....Feel free to confirm that bit anyone who read the book, and if anyone is willing, can someone tell me if a character named Chase appears in TDOTL? -Zaf
*shakes Inky's hand*
*her voice is soft and sweet*
Nice to meet you to!
(@Zaf what was Chase's name IRL?)
Only halfway through but it doesn't say your a necromancer as far as I know
Zafira: Fixed it. *stalks off towards her treehouse*
Ravel: Why do women get so annoyed over simple things?
Alexis: Why did you stab Ghastly in the back?
Nice to meet you both^^
The beauty of the internet... I can talk to people a whereas I can't irl
((That WAS his real name, Chase. That's why a lot of us did #ChaseForBook9. If someone would willingly email me...I hope he is in it.-Zaf))
Hmm. She seems irritated at me. Good. I do enjoy annoying her. Maybe I'll give the cage another visit. Smash it apart again. Say hello to some cleavers.
*shakes Edward's hand*
*loves how everyone here just missed something*
*they should pay more attention*
*turns her graze back to Silente*
*studies her then understands her greeting*
Ah. I see. So you attack new people? That's not very nice is it?
*gives a little laugh*
Silente, I may have found a new serum that needs a vampire to test it on, seeing as I am incredibly trustworthy
((Thanks. I have no idea, someone told me, I was somewhere in the book, no clue how far. My concern is when I appear, because I can't have that sneak up in class haha no it'd be pretty embarassing. When I read chapter 22 of LSODM I actually just starting crying, I was in shock. So I don't know what I'll do with TDOTL.-Zaf
*shakes forgets hand*
Go with it Silly !
Chris: are you drunk again Inky?
Noooo
Ravel: I owe her pretty much the fact I can stand here today, so I am not arguing with her.
Alexis: Damn right you do. How many hours is it now?
Ravel: Two.
*raises an eyebrow at Froyo*
It allows me to find out what type of person they are. What their disciplines are. What weaknesses they have. And it gets me a meal.
*leans against a tree*
Plus most people tend to push the twelve year olds around. Attacking them shows I won't be pushed around. And its fun.
Siiiill don't be mean to new people!
Thor: *thunder cracks, and lightning strikes, he appears near Knot* Silente, enough, leave the girl alone before I have to use my hammer, and I am in a generous mood today.
And why, Edward, would I let you test serum's on me. Knowing you it'd just be plain salt water.
When you think about it vampires are like rabbits. With teeth and claws. And slightly murderous.
Because I am not evil or want to kill any vampires silente, it is a mind control serum but *jumps with serum at silente*
*looks at Thor*
I haven't done anything. I haven't even laid a finger on her. I've simply been talking.
Trust him Sil!
*steps to the side so the Edward just collides with the tree*
Idiot.
*sits underneath her tree*
Ow *brushes dust off suit* why can't I test my new serum? I am not evil
Are you alright Eddy?
Fine thanks inky
*Forget is about 5 foot and also appears to be around 12 or 13*
*She is slender built with long blond hair*
*raises her eyebrow at Silente*
Oh I know not to underestimate people by their size.
*looks up at Thor*
I'm fine. I may look like a kid but I don't need protecting.
But thanks anyways.
*watches Edward*
Are you ok?
One you tried to forcefully inject me with it. Two I don't trust you. Three I have my own serum. Four I don't like you. Five I've learnt not to let anyone else inject me. Six i don't know what it will do. Seven I don't know what's in it.
Good good *smiles*
Need help?
Thor: Very well, Knot. *goes over to his wife, Zanida*
Fine, silente doesn't trust me for some reason
Wow. That's a lot if reasons...
Give one example of when I have been untrustworthy silente?
You could have at least made up three more reasons, Silente. Eight- I believe Edward once tried to destroy all of time.
Don't worry. I won't.
*looks at Froyo*
Good
*looks at Leri*
Where's the fake?
I trust you!
Silente is being weird
That was ages ago zaf
Fine Loki. Nine I dont need my serum right now. Ten I DON'T TRUST YOU.
*glares*
Thank you inky.
((Ed- unless I specifically sign off as someone, I'm talking as Loki.-Zaf
*observes Silente, looking straight into her eyes*
*She is vampire, turned when she was 12 by James. James is alive today but no longer a vampire. Silente loves a man named Vivanus. She is currently evil because of James and Erica. She has a clone who calls herself Ashlea. Silente hates Ashlea*
*She could find out more but, at least for the moment, doesn't want to invade Silente's privacy*
... You tell me, Silente... You're the only fake here...
Excellent, I thought you were supposed to be intelligent. *fires sceptre at Edward* That was for trying to destroy all of time.
No problemo Eddy *smiles widely *
(( Sorry Zaf, didn't realise)) Loki, I havnt wronged you yet have I?
Aw Leri we know that's not true now don't we. She's the copy. The fake.
*jumps out of the way*
*notices Leri*
Hello, Leri. I'm Forget Me Not. You can call me whatever you want. I honestly don't mind.
... She isn't fake. She isn't a copy... She's different to you. Just accept her... We just want to be left alone...
(*blinks at Froyo* how long have you been lurking for? And where you reading all comments or just spying on Sil ;)
*looks at Silente*
While she might have started out as a copg she is now different. She is not a fake.
*doesn't mention how she knows this. They won't care*
*cries* why is everyone picking on him?
Hm...
... My Forget Me Not... I'm Leri'Heesa vas Nezyya nar Idenna...
(*smiles but says nothing*)
(*Hi)
*smiles at Leri*
*its not a very nice smile*
If only I could. But I can't. So i won't. Not till she's gone.
(Hello Fabi, nice to meet you.)
*nods*
Yes, you are. You are not from this planet either, correct?
Hi fabi
I did also try to destroy the human race and destroy the universe. But I can be trusted.
*tilts her head at Froyo*
You say that as if you know her.
(Nice to meet you as well. Out of curiosity, do you know my character's history?)
Did you? I mustn't have been there...
Oh well the past is in the paaaaast!!!
*looks at Silente*
No, I've never met her.
*mentally curses herself*
*don't give yourself away idiot!*
(*stares at Froyo before shrugging* *there are probably many things she won't know* *and she probably wasn't just spying on Sil*)
I dedicate to endings, everything has one but that can also be a new beggining. Skulduggery pleasant ends but a new series will begin soon. Everything has to end but make it a good one.
... She isn't going anywhere, Silente...
(I know bits and pieces of it. Which character do you mean? If it's Fabi, then not so much. But some of the other ones, I know who they are.)
It is the past, thank you
Bravo ! Great ded !
*raises an eyebrow*
Never? And yet you sound as if you have...
*locks eyes with Froyo and a slow smile creeps onto her lips*
Hmm
Oh she is Leri. Just where is the question. Maybe oblivion as opposed to heaven or hell.
(Interesting... Well, I'm going to stop interrogating you now. :-) Hi!)
Hear hear!
(By the way inky is a werewolf
But earlier on she lost her humanity and turned full wolf and was going to die. Thnx to a medicine, she became human again but with wolf ears and tails
She has grey fur but the patterns are like black flames)
You have not wronged me, but you have others.
Am I not correct in saying you have wronged others too Loki?
*looks at Silente*
Well, you people just talk. I mean you called her Leri. So I knew her name. And from what she's wearing it's easy to tell she's an alien. You just need to observe better.
*She hopes they fall for it. It's a pretty good explanation*
*or She could make them believe it...*
*not yet. Maybe later*
I was talking about the copy. Not Leri.
... She's staying with me...
I have. I have done many things you wish not to even think about.
(Thank you Inky, but I already know. I know things. Kinda like Saracen.)
(And thank you Fabi. You figured it out didn't you?)
I haven't wronged anyone have I? *looks like she is about to cry* am I not trustworthy?
Did I wrong anyone accidentally?
(Food brb.)
That's what you think Leri.
(Awesome blodyn^^)
You claim to be a god Loki, you have but do you know real power?
(Ok, Dragona)
*observes everyone silently*
(Wait Inky, are you calling me Blodyn? I just want to know so I know you're talking to me)
*crouches to knees* what if I am a unconvinience? What if no one really trusts me?
Chris: I'm sure that's not the case...
(Yep
It's welsh for flower)
Ashlea: *looks between the trees, checking who's in the clearing* *spots Sil*
*feels eyes on her and turns her gaze to where Ashlea is hiding*
Ashlea: *freezes*
I'm here to post this one comment.
At 7:29 my father brought me The dying of the light.
Also, Edward, I'm in charge of time here not you.
Bye!
? What?
*notices Ashlea*
*watches her reaction to Silente*
Edward! Do you trst me? Have I done prod wrong?
*slowly starts stalking over to her*
Ashlea: *starts backing up quickly*
Of course I trust you inky. Who was that?
(Hello Elemental Geek!)
(Goodbye Elemental Geek!)
*anyone
Aww thanks!!! That was egg
*follows Silente*
*puts a hand on her shoulder*
Don't attack her. You shouldn't.
Or I might have to make you..
(Egg..
That's an awesome name.)
Egg tried to claim my title
*moves from under Froyo's grip*
Oi! Shove off. This doesn't concern you.
Ashlea: *runs*
*smiles at the sound of her running*
Oh good. I love the chase.
*turns and runs after her as a blur, gaining easily*
How dare Egg!
I think youuuur awesome! *stars swaying because of the cider *
(Well, Egg also controls time. But he also has a crystal and (I'm not quite sure) but with the crystal he can do any type of magic. It very cool.)
Why thank you inky
Back
(In an array of colours)
Turns out I have more time.
Ed, mind if I call you ed?
Yeah, you're ed now.
I have no taken name, but people call me Egg.
I control time in and around me to change my discipline and I use this crystal-
*shows crystal*
to be a time shifter again.
Any questions?
(Oh yeah, got shiny edition book)
(ROAR!!!!)
Right, (thanks forget) my discipline is time
I don't know. [shrugs]
Hey, I diddnt try to claim it, titles are useless. I am it..
Did you know our discipline can burn our souls?
Not any magic.
That's stupid.
Dim Problem *hiccups*
*sots on the floor*
*brings out a cn of cider and drinks kt*
I got shiny edition too, my discipline was to control time and time alone
I know what real power is, child.
(HEY VIV)
Who's forget?
Sorry, I just haven't seen that name here before.
Oh and Hello egg
(Hey Viv)
I control time too, I just use it to my advantage.
*stays where she is and stares at the back of Silente's head*
*pours magic into the words she says next*
*Silente will hear a voice in her head. She won't be able to identify the vice. Even if she doesn't want to listen to the voice she will. She won't know how but she will just stop and turn around and come back.*
Silente. Stop. You don't want to attack Ashlea. So stop and come back. Right. Now.
(So basically I can stare into people's minds and find out things about them and plant ideas in their heads. The ideas (even if your mind is blocked) are almost impossible to resist.)
Hi viv.
(Omg there's a Pokemon move called foul play...)
(Hello Egg. I Forget. I'm sorry I messed up your discipline. I wasn't sure. Nice too meet you.)
(Ed, out of curiosity, how long have you been in blog land? Not blogger, blog land.)
I didn't know that about our disciplines egg, my title was due to the fact that I am the last of my discipline. Perhaps you could let me see that crystal please?
... Ashlea! *runs after Ashlea*
Shoooow hiim egggg!
(Hello Vivanus. Nice to meet you.)
May 2013 but I just came back after a few weeks off because my computer broke. Back in 10 minutes
*stumbles and finds herself slowing*
*growls and wills her legs to move*
*frowns when they don't*
*looks up and sees Ashlea leaving*
*starts turning back round*
Hey what the hell!
*growls as her legs start walking back to Forget, eyes filled with anger and hatred*
No.
I can get you one though.
And you weren't the last.
Every century three time shifters die and three take the discipline.
:p
There's one more out there.
(Hello)
*walks in*
Heyyy Viiiiv! *slurs drunkingly*
*waves and smiles at Silente*
Oh good. You decided to stop.
Thor: Zanida, are you wearing a dress tonight?
Zanida: I am. *kisses cheek*
Hey Inky, had a few drinks already?
Ashlea: *stops, hearing Leri and also hyperventilating*
*glares at Froyo*
I do so hate people like you. Rare. Annoying.
*turns to Vivanus*
Hello Vivanus. I'm Forget. Nice to meet you.
*hugs Ashlea*
... It's okay... it's okay... *holds her close, putting her helmet on Ashlea's shoulder*
Yuuup *smiles* it's a Friday night!
*smiles at Silente*
Oh I'm glad.
http://vivirlatino.com/2008/04/04/homeland-securty-has-secret-invisible-blogger-corp.php
I'm gonna be like this except without the bandages.
One more, egg I suggest we find him. And yes, I would like to see a crystal please.
For the ball.
Can I trust you?
Ashlea: *hugs Leri tightly, shaking*
Thought I'd killed the last of you.
Wait no, how many disciplines did you use before your surge?
Of course you can trust me, just ignore anyone who says I tried to destroy the world numerous times and changed the course of history.
*cuddles Ashlea*
... It's alright... You're okay...
()
The way this works is that your discipline reverses in time to one you had.
I used loads of disciplines.
The crystal takes you back to time shifter.
(hey Death!)
Ashlea: she was so close....
Brb(gotta pray)
(Is the ball tonight?)
*smirks*
Well you didn't kill me.
*in Silente's head*
You don't want to kill me. You kinda like me. You don't hate me.
(Hey guys!)
Byii Egg
I am not from this dimension and have no memories of the first few hundred years of life. I have always used time except in my dimension I don't need a crystal.
... She didn't get you... *holds her hand, squeezing it* ... It's okay...
Ok egg
(Hey Death)
(Goodbye Egg.
Hello Death Rose. Nice to meet you)
Hey death
Few hundred? I'm only 16...
Can someone email me who read TDOTL fully? *nods* Some fool spoiled something....-Zaf
Do you mean me Zaf, sorry if I did
(Nice to meet you too, Forget Me Not! Love the name!)
*frowns as her head rewrites itself*
Stop that.
*taps a sigil just above her left eyebrow*
*grimaces as her mind feels like its pulling itself apart and being stiched back together*
*falls to her knees and smiles when its over*
*taps the sigil off*
Witch.
I'm fucking sobbing...excuse me I need to go back to crying.-Zaf
(Thanks! Death Rose is a cool name!)
(Aww Zaf *hugs*)
Vampire.
(I think I might go back to sleep...
See you all in a few hours...)
Ok then. Have you seen Sil?
Inky have you finished TDOTL? I need confirmation....I might need to break out the emergency chocolate.-Zaf
Bye death
Evening bitches.
And Zaf, point them out, I shall kick thy arse.
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