Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, straight from the pen of Mr Tom Percival, the paperback cover for Last Stand of Dead Men...
Sooo utterly cool... and wait till you see the BACK cover... Wait till you see the cover for the Maleficent Seven paperback — a thing of BEAUTY, so it is...
Oh we spoil you with artwork, we surely do...
Friday, November 1, 2013
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«Oldest ‹Older 1601 – 1800 of 4969 Newer› Newest»(( bye ariii))
Bye Ari! *hugs*
(Snow; It's probably better if Lea doesn't follow Saph. She'd only hit him.)
I...
*covers face with hands* I don't know.
((Oh well here sorry too many comments at once and I slept 4hrs))
Ravel: In a way I do know. *eyes Zafira* In a way I don't
( XD )
(( WBD, sorry))
((*hugs Fabibibibibibubbles back* You're welcome <3))
*calls out*
Saph...???
Are you here
((Bye Ari *hugs*
Msd))
*Laughs at Fabi and Mara's names for each other*
*stands up* Food for thought. You're pregnant, yes?
#ChaseForBook9
I'm talking about the Valkyrie being Darquesse thing. I have no idea how you were even adopted into the council, little one the sanctuary.
Bye Fabi.
#ChaseForBook9
*Wipes tears from her eyes and stands up* A- Adra?
Ravel: All our Sensitives can find is Darquesse is coming! I don't know how you think Valkyrie is Darquesse....
*looks at Ravel* She is.
Saph! Saph! *runs over, taking her by the shoulders, almost in tears* Saph you have to help me please
*takes a deep breath* What's wrong?
((*hugs Saph* :P))
Yeah. Yeah, I am.
I.. I think I need to go think, for a minute. If you'll excuse me, *goes to teleport* *screams* *falls to the ground*
Ravel, my good friend, clearly you are oblivious to the events of what is truly going on right now.
What makes me smile is the fact that, stupidly, everyone has forgotten about the Scepter of the Ancients and it's whereabouts. Funny, that.
(Has everyone read the thingy in the ending of the thingy about the scepter thingy and Val's thingy?)
((*Hugs Mara back*))
I need you to break my legs. Please.
Ravel: the Scepter is gone is if not? What differnce would it make? Valkyrie is the owner last we heard anyway
The scepter was destroyed; at least; in our dimension..
Saph- please. If you don't then I'll do something worse just- please. Trust me on this
(Surprisingly, I know what you mean, and I have. Although, you have not explained /how/ your character knows this.)
#ChaseForBook9
(And most people don't know about the other one. most other dimensions are empty.)
#ChaseForBook9
(And most people don't know about the other one. most other dimensions are empty.)
#ChaseForBook9
*lea gently picks snow up and carry's her back to her cabin in the woods*
*he sets her on her bed and kisses her forehead* you idiot... you complete and utter moron... *sits on bed and tries to stop from crying* you are so so god dam lucky you have such great freinds
-walks over to Adrasdos-
Do you want me to do it?
*frowns* I had a point after that...
#ChaseForBook9
Ravel: and in Mevolent's he owns it. So what do you think? You fought in the war? If so you know how Mevolent is.
Aiden I get this I mean it can be moved to this dimension *stanfs beside Ravel*
(Because Limbo{my true name} is the master of all dimensions, and knows of the happenings in these dimensions.)
Please- just. I can't be able to get to him..
*Narrows her eyes and Wonders if she can bear causing another friend pain today* *Sighs and holds back tears* *Looks away from Adra's face* Sit down then.
It is in the hands of someone who is the very essence of Valkyrie Cain.
(So, essentially, he's omnipresent.)
#ChaseForBook9
(also msd for like 5-10 mins because I'm going somewhere, but when I get there I'll get back on)
(A reflection is their outer shell, and a copy, without their very essence.)
#ChaseForBook9
((Trip?))
*lays down* Please hurry. I can't hold them back for long
Msd, my parents just got home.
-grabs Adra's leg-
I'm sorry.. But I'm trusting you..
-snaps legs, the sound of broken bones making me smile-
(Yeah but you knew what I meant)
*snow gasps suddenly and sits up* black. darkness. everywhere... nothing but black and hate and fear... *tears roll down her cheeks and she falls back onto her pillow*
Ravel: Darquesse...
But how?
Ravel: I don't know Zaf. *sighs*
*Kneels to the side of Adra and pulls a whip from her waist, because it has the heaviest handle*
*Smashes down as hard as she can*
((Yeah?))
#ChaseForBook9
Ravel, can I assume that you'll stay quiet about this? I know you're a sanctuary official, but this isn't for you to meddle with.
((Oh, sorry.))
*kneels by Mara* Mara, what is it?
#ChaseForBook9
and no, it's not in the hands of Darquesse you twat, it's in the hands of Valkyrie Cain's reflection.
.*screams, her back arching a bit* *claws at the ground, beginning to sob, but looks relieves*
Ravel: Zafira and I both are but I can.
As can I.
*snow notices lea* lea? oh thank god, lea... it was horrible... fear emanating from everywhere... and dark... so, so dark...
*lea whips away his tears and hugs snow to him*
((lmao it's grand))
It felt like... I got electrocuted... *gasps*
*goes pale* Jace.
Is that..?
#ChaseForBook9
I remember having you on an old contract, Ravel. Hard one, that was..
Trip, you need to leave. Now.
*hears footsteps coming down the hall*
Hurry!
OOooohh GOD YOU ACTUALLY DID IT?!
Ravel: You so now I know
Don't you touch him Aiden.
Ravel: Yes do as Zafira suggests *has her hand tightly*
I have a better idea. *pulls out an amulet and disappears*
#ChaseForBook9
-smiles, my blade glowing black-
No promises.
*snow suddenly pushes lea away and teleports to the bar, landing painfully on the ground, unable to get up*
Lea: shit...
Snow: *eyes glow white* i will claim you all for the darkness. i claim everyone, in the end... *eyes go back to normal and she collapses, shaking*
*feels sick, staying silent, but in immense pain*
What do you want from him Aiden?
Ravel: Aiden you really don't want to mess with me and Zafira
*Puts a pillow under Adra's head and drapes a blanket over her*
*Looks up* Boys. No fighting.
[God damnit. MY BAR Is NOT A PUBLIC MEETING SPACE!]<Trip's thoughts.
#ChaseForBook9
*snow sits up* why the hell am i in the bar and why the hell can't i move?!
*is shaking and sobbing* Oh my gods..
Saph, you need to keep Trip away from me
Mara: *gasps in pain*
Jace: Why, hello there, Maralie. Is this your house? *mockingly*
Mara: Jace, please... *hisses* If you're looking for Harry, I don't know where he is..
Jace: Oh, I'm not looking for Harry.
Mara: You... You're not?
Jace: *laughs* Oh, no. I was looking for you. *kicks Mara in the stomach*
Oh, I don't?
Zafira isn't a part of the contract, but I'm sure her death would result in a fountain of bounty, anyway.
Snow! *Looks helplessly from Snow to Adra to the looming fight*
*Hears Trip's voice in her head*
*Stands up* Out! Everyone except Adra, out! Snow, stay with me if you want. But you three- go have your fight somewhere else!
*Trip's voice is heard behind 'Jace'*
AW HELL NAW! *Jace feels a sheathed sword be used to strangle him from behind, although it cannot be seen*
#ChaseForBook9
gee, if i want? I CANT BLOODY MOVE!! THERE'S NO WANT ABOUT IT!
Ravel: Simple. You leave Zafira and I alive
[Are you listening to my thoughts? I must inform you I have very high awareness for this sort of thing, and find it highly violatory.]
#ChaseForBook9
Saph, please. Promise me.
Snow; Well. That's small problem. *Rubs eyes and sighs* Stay still for a minute, okay? *searches for mental blockages*
Adra; Don't worry, sweetheart. I'll get you out in a minute.
All I need is a phial of your blood, Ravel. Will you give it willingly?
Jace: *smashes his fist into his palm* *lightning attacks Trip*
Mara: *tries to crawl away* *screams* HELP!
Ravel: No.
Just take mine its probably more valuable I know my true name. Ravel doesn't
*stumbles back, decloaking* Ah, that hurt! That wasn't very nice! *splays palm, firing a laser as Jace, shaking it after firing; it stings*
#ChaseForBook9
*tries to stay calm* i died. i died ad then i came back and now i CANT BLOODY MOVE!!!
I'm jealous..
*Closes her eyes and delves into Snow's world* *Sees a million images and thoughts rushing past, emotions and memories that she tries to ignore, searching for something abnormal*
*Finds it*
*Opens her eyes* You've got a kind of mental anchor. I can't take it off, but I think *Experimentally tries to carry her* Yes. I can move you.
*Looks back at Adra* You two can camp at my place for a bit. It'll be slow going, but I can try. And I'm sorry, Adra, but this is going to be excruciating.
*Flexes her right hand and Snow lifts into the air* *Concentrates as hard as she can and waves her left hand, slowly levitating Adra*
Jace: *looks at Trip in disgust* *dodges laser* And who are you? *grabs Mara by her top* *takes out a gun* Oh, and shoot one more laser at me and she gets it.
Mara: *kicks Jace* Let me go! What do you want?!
great.. just great... *sulks*
*Furrows her brow in concentration and moves first Adra, then Snow, out through the doorway*
*Keeps her eyes fixed straight ahead and takes one slow step at a time in the direction of her house*
[The bullets melt out of Jace's gun and drip to the floor]
#ChaseForBook9
*begins screaming*
*Hums and sings softly, losing her sense of time as she focuses on nothing but keeping them both in the air* *Accidentally knocks Snow into a tree*
Oh, God! I'm sorry!
*The lack of concentration makes both girls waver up and down in midair*
*Squeezes her eyes shut until they stop bobbing around*
oh for the love of... this has just been a great day...
I'm the one with the sword, bitch.
I bet you don't even know how to use that thing. Irish civilian, probably didn't even have the safety on, could've shot yourself in the leg.
#ChaseForBook9
((Go Fabigail!))
*Blocks out Adra's screaming as best as she can* Is beginning to gasp for air*
Not... far... now.
Jace: *drops gun* *mutters* *places palm up to Mara's temple*
If you're trying to insult me, you're doing a poor job.
I'm merely stating a fact.
If you're trying to scare me, you're doing a poor job.
#ChaseForBook9
Saph- please stop
((Snow; Same with SaphTC
Trip; *Tries not to laugh*))
*Staggers along the streets, her vision going a little blurry*
Need... to stop...
Can't stop...
*Turns into Saph's neighbourhood, relying on instinct to guide her home*
*Collapses against the side of a wall and carefully lets them both down*
I'm sorry... *Doubles over and waits to get her breath back* But we're very nearly there. See that street? *Points to a turn-off* That's my street.
((Zaffy watching xD))
Jace: *laughs* Scare you? I don't need to scare you. I have Maralie here petrified already.
Oh, and did I mention; I'm a teleporter? *disappears*
*gasps, curling into a ball and crying*
*Sips some water* Adra, are you okay to keep going? I'll make you both hot chocolate and popcorn.
*tries to ignore everything going on*
what happened? i have to ask... one minute i was in that cave fighting that... thing... the next, i was in my cabin...
*Blinks at her wearily* Snow, as far as I know, the cave fell down on you. Lea carried you to Trip's bar.
No...no, please.. I think I'm going to be sick,.
*roots through pockets for anything useful, feels a small pebble from the Fabi case*
Thank god... *presses it, and appears behind Jase, swings sword at his back* Sneak attack bitch!
#ChaseForBook9
Okay. Give me one minute, and I'll come back with my sister. She's a teleporter. *Races around the corner*
*slides against the road, unable to really comprehend anything* *feels feverish*
i'm teleporter... you could have just pointed to your house... *sighs*
Jace: *spins around* *slaps sword of of his grip* You do seem to like calling me a bitch. *shoves Trip outside the room* *locks the door*
Mara: *yells* Trip, don't try to come in! As soon as the door closed-
Jace: *puts hand over Mara's mouth* Hush now, Maralie. We don't need to be telling him that, do we?
*Reappears with a blond-haired blue-eyed girl in Elder's robes*
Adra? *Looks up at the girl* Scarlet, teleport her to the spare room. She's broken both her legs.
*The girl nods and squats down next to Adra, taking her hand with a reassuring smile*
*They disappear*
*Turns to Snow tiredly* I'll take you the rest of the way *Limps down the street with Snow floating in front of her*
Why would you intrigue a spotter with such a sharp sword like that?
It's a trap. I'll be back!
#ChaseForBook9
Snow; You've never been there :(
I have to go, sorry! Just assume you're staying in my house with three other girls. Help yourself to the medicine, clothes, books, food, whatever. Oh, and I wouldn't drink the red liquid. Most people don't like the taste of animal blood.
*lays there weakly, a aware of the pain her mind is projecting everywhere*
((Bye Saph!!))
*sulks* ((bye saphle))
(( i g2g tooo byeeeee))
Jace: *smirks at Mara* don't try to teleport, I'm the only person who will be able to get out of here without any pain. Now, that he's gone, we can actually get to the torturing part.
Mara: *screams*
Bye Snow. :(
#ChaseForBook9
[Fabi begins to glow an eerie purple-red]
#ChaseForBook9
((Bye Saph!))
((Bye Snow!))
((Fabi?))
*stops, hearing Mara's scream*
Ah, balls to it. I've beaten punks like him in traps with both hands tied to my left ankle.
Heh, fun times.
#ChaseForBook9
((Bye Snow))
*a darkness seeps into her consciousness- sinister, and permeating through her energy. She shivers, feeling...violated*
Get out...
Miss Dark, you seemed to have delayed the inevitable. The Empress would not have done that
I am not the Empress anymore
No, my darling. You are so much stronger than she.. Your time will come to flourish, and he will be dead. From then forth, weownyou
*the darkness recedes and snaps from her body, and the pain comes back*
[Fabi's fist is clenched around something small]
[Her eyes are closed, and her head is tilted upward]
#ChaseForBook9
*buries head against Ravel*
Ravel: I got you I know
Jace: *punches Mara across the jaw*
Mara: *collapses*
*grabs a paper and begins to write an apology out*
*finishes writing it* *takes her knife from her pocket* ...
*Trip's sword stabs through the lock*
Last chance!
#ChaseForBook9
*stabs fiercely down toward her heart*
*her arms lock* No...
[Whispers] Maralie Lily Charm... Maralie Lily Charm...
#ChaseForBook9
((Acknowledges the existence of Adra and her intense plotline))
#ChaseForBook9
Jace: *glances over at door* *shrugs it off* *walks over to closet, opens it* *Harry falls out, gagged and tied up*
Harry: *eyes widen at Mara unconscious* *tries to break free*
Jace: Ah ah ah, Harry. I told you I loved Maralie before, didn't I? But you broke her little heart. It's only fair that I get to have her, now.
*walks over to Mara's unconscious form*
*sighs* Can we
Ravel: Hey woah. Lets calm down we can sleep in the treehouse
*kicks in the door*
Not really. that isn't ow love works. Step away from the girl, and put your hands up. I don't know if you know who I am, but if you did, you'd know it's good sense to do as I say.
#ChaseForBook9
[A hologram of a giant angry carrot appears in the room, repeating Mara's name several times]
[The carrot opens its eyes and mutters something, then yells] Leave my sister alone!
#ChaseForBook9
Sorry, lovely. I'm afraid you can't get out of this that easily. You must fulfill your orders
I will find a way..
To forestall? They all will die eventually, I do not see the reasoning
Leave it-
*Garret appears above her on the bed, smoking*
Garret: Miss Dark, you will do this. You have no choice. *he takes a deep puff of the cigarette, then blows it put onto her face*
Adra: *turns her head, coughing*
Garret: *smirks* I don't have to put you in the right...mindset, must I? *carefully kisses her* I will..
Adra: *growling* I will burn you
Garret: *grags her leg at the broken part and squeezes, crushing it.Adra screams, before feeling him kiss her stomach, working his way across her arms and to her neck and to her lips again* *brushes away some of her hair* Miss Dark, I do believe I have made my point. I can do whatever I want. *grins, then disappears*
Adra: *her lip wobbles, then begins to cry*
Ah!
Fabi, Saph, Snow, Jubi, Death, whoever that is, that's really creepy.
#ChaseForBook9
Ravel: Okay fine Zaf *hugs closer* Its cold
I know I'm fine
Jace: Hold on there just a minute, "Trip". Why is there a hologram of a carrot over there? And why is it talking?
Because you pissed off a very powerful group of people!
We beat Alistair Cruciactus, Deacon, A horde of demons! You think because you can /teleport/, you can beat us? With have three teleporters!
#ChaseForBook9
Jace: I "pissed you off"?
That sounds very pathetic. I didn't do anything to hurt you, did I?
*murmurs* Fucking Alchemists..
*sighs*
You're an idiot... It's called /friendship/!
#ChaseForBook9
I'm talking because I'm annoying that way. And very very scary. Now let Mara come with us. [creepy carrot smile]
Aha! [Switches to a giant Snakey]
#ChaseForBook9
*lays in snow*
Ravel: Zaf *rolls eyes sitting by*
*lays head in lap and curls up*
Ravel: *smirks* I told you its cold
[Hisses]
#ChaseForBook9
Jace: *taps his arm* *shield of pulsing light flares up around him and Mara*
*grabs Mara* Make sure Harry watches this. *kisses her*
Harry: *goes red in the face from anger*
Ah, hello Fabi.
You /really/ don't want to mess with an angry Fabi.
Please, don't make this harder has it has to be.
#ChaseForBook9
Cold? Nah
Ravel: *summons flame* Come on Zaf
I'm fine! *is curled up to him*
*Trip grimaces as a tendril of energy snakes down and cuts Harry's bonds*
#ChaseForBook9
*buries herself under her blankets* *pauses* *feels nauseous and feverish* *weakly* help..
Snakey hologram: [Spits fireballs at Jace]
Who do you think you are, you FUDGSICLEWIBBLYWOBBLYGRANDCOULEEONION?
#ChaseForBook9
Harry: *stomps up to shield* *grabs chair* *whacks it against it* Don't you dare fucking kiss my fiancee!
Jace: *smirks at Harry* *kisses her again*
Harry: Jesus Christ! *yells*
*sniggers* I'm sorry Fabi, but that last bit was pretty funny.
#ChaseForBook9
*mumbles*
I'm pretty sure that's some form of molestation.
#ChaseForBook9
*dryly* Oh gods... *softer* please.... Someone... Help me
Mara: *wakes up* *yelps* *jumps away* What the hell was... what?!
Harry: Get the fuck away from her, Jace. *breathes heavily*
Mara: H-Harry?
*acknowledges Adra's plot but isn't anywhere near her right now sorry :(*
*Is in he same situation as Mara*
[My work here is done. For now.]
*leans against the wall*
#ChaseForBook9
*knows that she is completely alone and feels like her chest is splitting* *doesnt stop calling for help*
*Reappears*
(Just so you know, Jasmine, Saph's sister, has the power of incredibly enhanced senses)
*Jasmine appears in the doorway and drags Saph downstairs*
She needs help! Quick!
((Is not near Adra, unfortunately, I think...))
[a hologram jack o lantern appears over Trip's head]
[The snake shifts into a floating machine gun]
Let Mara go, now, before I actually appear here. Because I will.
[An amulet hologram is slowly appearing on the floor nearby]
#ChaseForBook9
((So I assume Aiden is not coming back anytime soon ah well...))
((Completely alone? Never, blogsis :P))
*Bursts into the room* Adra!
* *passes out from the pain*
((Hi Saph- Wb))
Hey returners.
#ChaseForBook9
*finally gets up* I give in
Ravel: *takes to the treehouse* Told you
*takes jacket off* So?
Ravel: I win *puts arms around*
*Feels her forehead* She's sick... and her legs must be killing her. *Frowns* But there's something wrong with her mind, too.
*Looks at Jasmine, who is standing uncertainly in the doorway*
Go! Get Scarlet and find that potion I made you hide, okay? Go!
*Jasmine nods and spins around, curls flying*
*cries out in he runs conscious state*
Jace: I'll leave and let you have your little fight session. God knows you'll have one. After all, all of the relationship was a lie. *smirks* *kicks Mara before disappearing* *shield goes down*
Mara: *starts to cry*
Harry: *runs over* Oh Mara-
Mara: Do you still think we're in love? Because our relationship was based on a bet. Everything was a lie.
Harry: ...
*smirks* well?
Ravel: behave so you have 2?
Well our 17 grew up these are biologically mine
Ravel: you know if you managed then maybe
I inow I want that too
Good riddance! Mara, look at his eyes, he--
[Screams]
[All holograms disappear]
#ChaseForBook9
Two words Mara, arranged marriages.
#ChaseForBook9
*under her breath* No... Keep him away... Keep him....
Ah.
Fabi may be in trouble.
#ChaseForBook9
*Bolts into the kitchen to find the herbs I need* *Puts some aside for later*
*Takes a handful of strengthening herbs and swallows them* I'm going to need these.
*Tips a cup into Adra's lips, managing to get her to drink a few drops* Well, it's better than nothing.
Now for the hard part.
*Lies down beside Adra and closes her eyes, taking Adra's hand*
Alichio luycria sunal...
Alichio luycria sunal...
Alichio luycria sunal...
Ravel: so you do?
I do. I still do no matter what
Ravel: but you and I need to be careful you're on the Supreme Council I'm mot...
So? *has arms around*
*Er...What?*
*feels her body jerk violently*
((I'm trying to look in your mind, Adra :P))
Ravel: you and i both know we're equal but others find the war an excuse to attack
I know...we can keep quiet about
Ravel: make usvknown
((Sorry, I have to go, I need to wake up in around 5 hours. Nanite!x))
Bye Mara! Sleep well *hugs*
[Has disappeared from where she was standing in person as well]
#ChaseForBook9
Night Mara.
#ChaseForBook9
Night Mara [hugs]
#ChaseForBook9
Well, I best get out of here so you guys can have your little chat. *walks out the door, looking for a bus.*
#ChaseForBook9
(G'night!))
*a low growl is heard in Saph's head*
Get out of here, girl.
[Appears in a dark room with a low stone ceiling]
Damien, this isn't funny. I don't have time...
Voice from nearby: No, it isn't. Damien or funny.
#ChaseForBook9
Adra: *moans* Saph, take me...home...home..
WHAT NO.
#ChaseForBook9
Adra: *screams* SAPPHIRE IOTA LET ME GO
(I feel so bad being so helpless)
#ChaseForBook9
*Scarlet teleports into the kitchen with Jasmine, who is clutching her arm tight*
Where are they?
Jasmine; There *points to the doorway*
*Scarlet rushes forward to look, but Jasmine hangs back in the doorway*
*Scarlet looks down at the potion in her hand* Which one of them do we give it to?
Jasmine; I don't know.
Scarlet; We have to add things. And we can't give to the wrong person!
I don't know what to do.
Jasmine; We'll be okay. Sapphy got those out *points at the pile of herbs* Maybe that's what we need to add.
Scarlet; What if we're wrong?
*Jasmine links her tiny hand through Scarlet's* Just try it.
*Scarlet nods bravely and mixes up the herbs*
Here goes nothing...
*************
*Saph tumbles, falling through the abyss of Adra's mind, lost and trapped*
It shouldn't be like this!
*Another voice echoes*
Out. Get out.
Saph... take me home.
Home.
Home.
(Eh, yer not there. *shruggles* I suppose...?))
((wtf shruggles))
Miss Iota, get out or I will fracture your mind to pieces. Do not tempt me.
Adra: *her eyes squeeze shut, screaming*
Adra: *shudders, remembering his creepy visit to her*
No no no NO
*Saph's eyes open and she bolts upright, gasping for air, confused and terrified*
*Scarlet and Jasmine jump backwards in surprise*
Scarlet; Saph!
Saph; *Sees the potion in her hands* You mixed the herbs in?
Jasmine; *nods*
Saph; Give it to her. *Gets to her feet and sways* *Scarlet helps her balance* Thanks. Be quick- we need to go.
Scarlet; Where?
Saph; Have you ever been to Estonia?
[Fabi's voice changes to a very forced calm and polite tone]
Would you mind turning on the lights?
Voice: But of course. [The room is suddenly brightly lit with white tile walls and floor]
[Fabi staggers slightly from the brightness, and immediately notices that she doesn't have to lean over anymore]
Is this...?
Voice: I'm afraid you're stuck in my imagination. Don't worry, I don't mean to hurt you, I just want to ask a few questions.
#ChaseForBook9
((Ayyyyyy))
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