Hello all.
Just got back from a TV thing that will be aired in Ireland sometime in May (I'll let you know when it's on so you can YouTube my awesomeness). It's been a long, amusing day, and all I want to do is relax, watch some TV, and generally chill out, so I'll be announcing the title of Book 7 tomorrow instead of today. Hope you understand.
As many of you know by now, every three books have a certain motif when it comes to titles. For instance, the middle trilogy was short, sharp and to the point. The final trilogy (sob) will have a completely different approach, as exemplified by the Greatest Title Ever Thought Up. I'm still writing the thing, and the deadline is fast approaching, so from tomorrow on it's full speed ahead. I only hope that the finished book lives up to what I'm calling it. Oh, I was totally joking about waiting until tomorrow to announce this, by the way. Sorry about that. Heh.
Ladies and gentlemen, in the final days of August of this year, the new Skulduggery Pleasant masterpiece will be released, and it will be called...
Skulduggery Pleasant: Kingdom Of The Wicked.
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Ooh gosh Malum i fell asleep after the math PSSA i guess i shouldnt have tried to finish Dark Days st 11:pm xD
i know right books are dangerous sometimes :o
They are...its funny how i reread Dark Days. I guess I feel happy i got it. It took forever for the dang people to ship it!
OMG ASDF MOVIE QUOTE!!! XDD
wow looked at a completely random comment on a different reply ignore the asdf thingy
peoples left me? :O
Sweeney Todd quote: "You lied to me!"
Alice in Wonderland: "Off with his head!"
Harry Potter 5: "Itty bitty baby Potter."
People went poof :(
Will be distant for 10.
Ah ok
Here now.
Does this work?
O.o
Someone else!!!!!!
Back.
Hiya....i watched the trailer for Dark Shadows.....it creepy
Is it a horror film?
I have health next.
Which means that I'll most likely be able to talk during the lesson.
I hate health
The movie directed by Tim Burton
Dunno who he is.
Hello?
Yay! Hi Sparky!
Omg....he is an amazing director!!!! He did Sweeney Todd Alice in Wonderland, Corpse Bride The Nightmare Before Christmas Planet of The Apes and others i cant think of
Gtg to health, be back in a sec, pretty sure I can talk during class.
I gtg to bed i swear my dad is a pain he acts like i cant read time
Night Blogland *shadow walks*
Bye Zaf.
Zath, I hope you can talk...
In the meantime, I'm going to post my English assignment here...
Adonis Cholas walked into his house and flopped onto a chair. He had just arrived home after a heated debate within the Senate, deciding what they should do about the Spartans. He breathed out slowly and closed his eyes. There was a knock at the door. One of his servants ran up to him.
‘Sir, there’s someone at the door,’ the servant said.
‘Ignore them, I’m weary,’ Adonis replied his eyes still shut. The servant nodded and ran back to what he had previously been doing. There was another knock. The servant came back.
‘Sir, they seem persistent.’
‘Tell them to go away,’ Adonis sighed, refusing to open his eyes. The servant nodded again and ran to the door. He opened it.
‘Sir, Master Cholas requests that you leave him alone, as he is tired,’ the servant said, curtly. His eyes slowly trailed upwards until they met the visitors.
‘I am not leaving till Adonis sees me.’
‘But sir, he isn’t-‘The servant started. The tall man looked down.
‘I am not leaving till Adonis sees me.’
‘I’ll go get him,’ the servant whimpered. He walked back to Adonis. ‘Sir, I implore that you go and see the man at the door,’ Adonis groaned, finally opening his eyes.
‘Fine, send him in.’
‘Right away sir.’ The servant ran back to the door and led the man in. He then scurried away.
‘Who are you, and what business do you have with me?’ Adonis asked.
‘I am Theron Valkanas, Spartan general. I would like your help.’
‘Why should I help you, Spartan?’ Adonis growled.
‘Because if you don’t help me, your brother, Dmitri, will die.’ Theron said. Adonis looked at him, not sure whether to take him seriously or not.
‘What exactly do you want me to do?’
‘As you are probably aware, Sparta has a very strong army. But, unfortunately for us, we have no great minds to go with our army. We have a plan, but we need someone to go over it and point out the flaws. That’s your job.’ Theron said, pacing. ‘I assume that you’ll want some time to think over this, but remember, it’s your country,’ Theron loomed over Adonis. ‘Or your brother.’ With that, Theron turned and left. Adonis sat thinking for a long while. Eventually he stood and walked to Dmitri’s workshop.
By the time Adonis had reached Dmitri’s workshop it was dark. He walked in and looked around. The room was illuminated by two flaming torches that were attached to the walls. Dmitri was in the centre of the room, sculpting something.
‘Dmitri, it’s me, Adonis,’ Adonis said quietly. Dmitri looked up and his face brightened.
‘It’s been too long brother! How are you?’
‘Not fantastic at any rate.’
‘What does that mean?’
‘It means that you need to run away,’ Adonis said. Dmitri laughed.
‘I’m serious.’
‘And I’m not leaving my family,’ Dmitri said.
‘You have to-‘
‘Adonis, I will not leave my family.’ Dmitri’s face was stony. Adonis sighed and walked away. He then stopped and turned back.
‘Dmitri, I cannot let you stay. Take your family with you if you must, but you have to go. Please, run.’ Adonis said, gripping Dmitri’s arm. Dmitri looked up at his elder brother and saw the fear in his face.
‘Fine. Help me get my family.’ Dmitri said, standing. Adonis sighed with relief and the brothers walked to Dmitri’s home. Dmitri woke up his family while Adonis prepared food and clothes for the family. The youngest daughter looked at Adonis, blinking herself awake.
‘Uncle Adonis!’ She cried, smiling. She toddled up to Adonis and wrapped her arms around one of his legs. Adonis laughed heartily and picked her up. He then looked at the other two children.
‘Kids, I’m glad to see you, but we must play a game. The rules are that you have to be completely silent and very brave. Do you want to play?’ The oldest, a boy of twelve, stood straight and saluted.
‘Yes sir!’ he said, cheerfully. The middle child, a girl of eight, did not want to be left out and nodded. Adonis then returned his attention to the youngest.
‘I don’t want to play.’ She said. Dmitri stepped forward.
‘Of course you want to my child, there is a prize for the person who is quietest and bravest,’ He said, taking her out of Adonis’ arms. The small child nodded.
‘Then let’s start playing!’ Adonis said. The entire family became quiet. Dmitri carefully put his daughter into his wife’s arms and hugged Adonis.
‘Be safe my brother.’ Adonis whispered.
‘I will try my best.’ He said, picking up the bag of food. Adonis watched Dmitri and his family leave.
The next morning Adonis woke to the sound of Theron knocking on his front door. Adonis groaned and got ready for the day before letting the Spartan inside.
‘Have you decided?’ Theron asked, smirking about something.
‘I have decided. I am not going to help you, and that is the end of it.’
‘Is it really?’ Theron asked slyly, gesturing towards the front door. Dmitri’s family were hustled into the room by two beefy Spartans. The family looked at Adonis, their face’s sullen. Adonis stared at them, horrified.
‘So, are you still going to say no? Oh, by the way, if you don’t help us, Dmitri’s family will also die.’ Theron asked. There was a silence. Adonis’ mind was racing. He had to make a decision, and he had to make it fast. If he helped Theron, his brother would survive, but that would also make Adonis responsible for Athens downfall. If he didn’t help, not only Dmitri, but his family would be murdered before his very eyes. Adonis’ face slackened.
‘Fine. I’ll help you.’ Adonis said his teeth on edge. Theron waved his hand and the Spartans freed Dmitri and his family.
‘Brother, what are you helping this man do?’ Dmitri asked. Adonis said nothing, unable to meet his brother’s eyes.
‘Men, remove the family.’ Theron ordered. The men nodded and began to shunt Dmitri’s family out of the house once more, but Dmitri refused to be held down.
‘Brother, what are they making you do?’ he asked again, his voice firm, but his eyes filled with fear. Still Adonis said nothing, his throat dry and the words struggling to gather themselves into a sentence in his head. One of the Spartans gripped Dmitri’s shoulders determinedly, but Dmitri shrugged him off.
‘Adonis, tell me!’ he yelled. Adonis looked at the ground. Dmitri was dragged out, looking at Adonis hopelessly.
Theron took Adonis to Sparta, where he pointed out the mistakes, set up strategies and wished that there had been another option. After a week, Adonis was allowed to return home. The war had started when he arrived in Athens, and the first thing he did was look for Dmitri. Adonis ran into the workshop, then the house to find both empty. Sadly, Adonis trudged to his own home and collapsed into a chair. He fell asleep without realising. A Spartan entered them home during Adonis’ slumber and slit his throat.
‘Dirty Athenian dog.’ he murmured, looking at Adonis’ limp body. He walked back out of the house, triumphant. A few days later, Dmitri and his family were back in Athens, staying low and being careful. They snuck to Adonis’ home, only to learn that he had been murdered in his sleep by an enraged Spartan. Dmitri fell silent when he heard this. Then, his head sprang up and he looked at his kids.
‘Well my children, we need to do your uncle proud. You need to do your uncle proud. Be the very best you can be, and remain loyal till the end, just as he did.’ Dmitri hugged his family.
‘The very best you can be.’ Dmitri repeated.
That's so good! I'm sure you will so amazingly for English.
Back. Ill read that when I get home.
do*
1st
1st
1st
Nicely done.
I need to go now.
BYE GUYS!!!
Bye sparky. You still need to dedicate the page you got yesterday remember.
This page goes to Eve. 10 pages again now, Evie!
Anyway... *whistles*
What you upto, Mist? If you don't mind me calling you that.
Most people call me Mist, it's fine.
Right now I am in Health class.
Fun.
Time of my life...
*groans*
Hi, Gab.
...?
Hello.
Bored. And the line for the canteen is far too long.
So someone needs to speak.
Urgh.
Still have maths but THEN...THEN I can go home.
So what you doing?
You guys have canteens?
How interesting. Okay. MATHS is boring. We're just learning about integers. How's Eve. I bet she's fine.
Check my blog I wrote a new post.
Hope you like it.
There.
We're doing interges and I still don't know what they are.
And I'll look at your blog if you give me a link.
Just click on my Name. I only have one blog.
Brb
Ok.
Back I got a $1.50 discount on a chic muffin.
*chocolate
Ha. Chic.
Shut up
*bites muffin*
Hmm. I like chocolate muffins.
Me too. But this one tastes stale...
Eww.
My school's muffin is better.
Chocolate and Blueberry. With Strawberry Doughnut and Chocolate.
And Pizza Stick.
Yum. Ah crap, bell went.
Maths time. I'll be back in an hour and a half.
Ok. I might not be. So bye.
In maths. Can kind of talk.
Kind of? Is your teacher as much of a dictator as mine?
Back and on the train home.
*thinks*
WEEKEND!! YAY!
Nice, Zath.
Internet could drop out any second.
Well, the internet must not be a very big fan of you.
[I'm Dylan, btw]
Why did you change your name?
Not sure..
Huh...ok I guess.
Do you like the name?
I suppose.
Misty?
TGIF TGIF!!!!
And, uh, SLAUGHTERHOUSE!!!
EVE!
*hugs*
-Clears throat-
Ahem..
[I'm Dylan]
Oh, fine, soon as I come on, the alarm sounds, and everyone evacuates blogland. Typical.
Oh, HI!!! *hugs Mist* it's Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday! Lalalalalalala....
I know you're Dylan, dylan.
Argh! Noooo!
*blocks ears and staggers around*
*falls into lake*
Damn it.
*giggles crazily* I missed 2 hours of schoolwork, and it's all thanks to Mr Larner! He's my favorite teacher now.
-Punches Eve-
Never... ever sing that song.
-Lifts into air with purple vapour and smashes into ground-
Every time I sing that song...
*helps must out of lake* how was your day? I read it was muffin-licious.
*shakes hair like a dog/metal guitarist*
It was ok in an entirely terrible way if you get what I mean.
*groans on ground* that's it. I'm calling you kaila from now on. That alright with you, Kai-Kai?
How was yours?
I know what you mean. But now it's the weekend! Yay!
Ahh!
*helps Eve up*
Dont do that to her!
*arches eyebrow*
Dylan?
Yay for weekends!
Hi Sparky!
Hi Sparky!
My day was like every Friday. No homework for the weekend, so you can pretty much do whatever the hell you want. Other than that, it was a complete drag.
I'm alright, Mist. Kai-Kai needs to learn how to punch one day.
Sorry, Eve.
Don't call me Kaila..
[It's pronounced K-eye]
It's just... that song. It makes me want to lift people with purple tendrils and smash them.
Fine. But I'm calling you Dylan.
Kai as in the Kai in Dragonball Z. God, I hate those little...
*grips head*
Dear Golden God Crucify hurts my head...
I don't remember a Kai in dragon ball z...
The name rings a bell, but..
Not copying or anything.
Dragonball Z? I've heard of that... I'm pretty sure I watched some of the movie...
...Havent you seen anything past the Cell Games saga?
Oh god, Dragonball Evolution was TERRIBLE!
Zath, did you read my English assignment?
Wait... I know Kai. Just can't remember the face.
*sighs* we're not going to be unleashing our evil again are we? Coz if we are, then I may as well be evil too.
Not yet sparky, I'm walking home now.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=b-5ow3iJImA
Excellent song. I know it's Gospel, but it's a seriously awesome song.
Can't yet Eve, I don't have the laptop.
Which means that if Crucify was here, I wouldn't be.
Brb
Kk Zatheract.
*sighs* So you ARE going to let her out again? Then that means MIST will give Nagier a go. And then VAL might come along.
Val isn't allowed on the blog at the moment.
* waits for Mist*
Oh. Didn't know that. :(
And Eve, it's not a matter of letting her out, Crucify isn't me.
Yes, I thought her into existence and I have a low level of control over her(which pretty much keeps her from killing anything), but we are NOT the same person.
*nods* okay. I just, I just missed talking to Mist, is all, and he was unconcious coz Nagier cracked his ribs and stuff. *shrugs*
Yes, Zath, DBZ Evolution was terrible. It was all "Yeah, I'm a saiyna blah turn into ape blah trample my grandfather to death blah beat up the bullies blah impress girl of my dreams blah find out she knows about the whole world blah Piccolo comes blah guy dies blah dragon balls are used blah so and so the end."
Back.
Yay!
Also, Nagier isn't me. He can't come out if I don't let him because he can't take form unless I mentally give a command for him to. But he may have done something yesterday. I don't know yet.
It's okay.
One trait Crucify and I do share is we don't like killing people. Or people killing other people.
I'm against it because I'm not fond of dying, she's against it because she's a super stratigist and likes keeping people alive because they're always useful.
*shudders*
GoldenGodDammit she's evil...
-Exquisite oak table is in middle of room with leather chairs around it, chandalier above, candles, centerpiece made of edible gold, and all of our favourite meals somewhere around the table-
Yeah, guys. I know it's not much, but... dig in. :)
[In the treehouse]
*sighs* okay. *smiles*
*looks at Dylan*
Firstly, it's Eve's tree-house, you don't get to decide what happens in there.
Secondly, what does that have to do with anything?
My treehouse, my rules. *pushes everything into lake*
Why hello.
Oh sh*t...
Ah. Yes. Crucify's inevitable return. *makes dramatic gesture*
...F*ck...
*tuts*
Language Sparky.
*walks right up to Crucify's face*
Sh*t, f*ck, sh*t sh*t sh*t sh*t sh*t, f*ck, f*ck, f*ck f*ckitty f*ck f*ck.
*raises eyebrow* why are you all so scared? She's not going to kill us. And she can't use me in anyway. I was rendered useless dice the day I left kindergarten.
*smiles down at Sparky*
*laughs*
I'm taller than you.
So is everyone else.
*since
*starts singing Don't Worry Be Happy
Helooooo?
*sighs*
*curses the sun*
*faces Eve, still smiling*
That song is incredibly irritating.
*frowns and pulls out Dao*
*darts in front of Eve and draws daggers*
I'll kill you if you touch her.
*nonchalantly pulls out Makhaira*
That's probably why I'm singing it.
Now what did the sun ever do to you?
*subtly pulls Mist out of the way and brushes a bit of hair off Eve's face*
*smiles at Mist, kisses his cheek and steps infrint of live chickens, fangs bared and claws showing* don't you dare touch them.
*grips Crucify's hair and pulls her back*
Get your grotty hands off my hair. I just washed it.
*leaps forwards and tries to stab Crucify*
Bad move, Mist.
*flashes evil toothy grin at Sparky*
Let go of me Sparks.
*turns and faces Mist, grips his dagger wrist and tightens, shattering his wristbone*
Looks like you need a new cast.
Argh!
*staggers back and shuts one eye*
*throws the other dagger at her*
AGH!!! You're arm!!! *rushes to Mist and starts bandaging*
*steps out of the way of the dagger, laughing*
Pathetic.
*turns around and hisses at Crucify*
*snaps good hand against the air*
CRUCIFY!!!
*tackles her*
*gets hit by Sparky and rolls on ground with her*
Get off me!
*grits teeth and headbutts Crucify*
No.
*doubles over and clutches wrist*
*cries out and tries to grip part of Sparky's arm*
*gets shocked*
Ow!
Brb
*stands up and kicks Crucify in the gut*
Damn straight.
*hurries over to Zath and pops a numbing leaf into his mouth*
*gets up growling*
You may have one this battle Sparky, but you have not won the war.
*glowers*
Oh, and, as you may have noticed, I got shocked back there. That's because I don't have control over electricity.
*boths eyebrows shoot upwards*
...What!?
*starts sharpening teeth*
*laughs*
*walks around Sparky, talking down to her*
Isn't it strange Sparky? There's something about me that you don't know.
*stops behind Sparky and leans next to her ear and whispers*
Better get used to it.
SLAUGHTERHOUSE!!!
*chewson leaf and watches*
*shivers and faces Crucify*
What do you do then?
*is puzzled* Wait. Wait. I have a question.
*stands next to Mist*
Yes?
Is Crucify a guy or a girl?
She's a girl.
*pulls chain off belt and twists it, making shadows coil around it*
Nifty, huh?
*clicks it around wrist with shadows writhing around my fingers*
*scowls up at Crucify*
Pretty obvious choice, isn't it?
*looks at Crucify* Thought so...
*scoffs*
Necromancy. You know, something tells me you and Nagier are gonna get along fine.
*looks at Mist* He's NOT coming back.
Right?
*flicks wrist*
*shadows blur and strike Sparky's face, making her head snap to the side*
Careful Sparky, I might get mad.
*cracks neck as I face Crucify again*
I'm not scared of you.
*spits in her face*
*grins* Yeah, butcha won't kill 'er, so who really gives a live chicken?
I hope not. The problem is I don't know if I can stop him from coming back now.
*grumbles* Dammit.
*wipes saliva off my face*
You don't know that Eve.
I hear you yesterday. You can't live without Sparky.
*pauses*
...You HAVEN'T become independent have you?
Sparky said so. And Sparky actually makes sense when she talks.
*eyes Zathract*
Possibly.
I bet you a million purple bananas she has, Mist.
-Comes into room behind Crucify and punches accross jaw-
Going against Sparky? Really?
She will kick your butt.
Toldja.
What are you talking about Crucify? I brought you into exsistence, you can't live without me.
Oh god, next thing we know you two will be married and they will be tiny little evil babies called Cruciger...
Eve rarely bets her bananas. Especially her purple ones.
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