Book trailers are a tricky thing. When they're done badly, they're a little cringey and vaguely embarrassing. But when they're done right, they're AWESOME.
And because we have the incomparable Mr Tom Percival working on our trailers, we pretty much fit into the awesome category every single time.
I love the fact that it's time to release this. We have other stuff yet to be released/announced, such as what EXACTLY the Theatre of Shadows is and how it can involve everyone around the world. We're always trying to find ways to include our far-flung readers in the fun, and I think we've come up with something special.
But enough from me... Behold the awesome.
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- Derek Landy writes the Skulduggery Pleasant series because getting a proper job is so overrated.
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*sighs happily* the lake is beautiful
'smushed' is totally a word I can use to describe how somebody's face kinda gets swallowed by a pillow, right?
*looks at her rusted armour* Asshole. *places a hand to her communicator* I need a new set of armour - repair this one, and bring me a backup.
*keeps whispering* and can you believe, Jen, that some refuse warm hugs but choose to listen in when others hug and whisper to each other?
*pulls away* I'm afraid I must go. See you around Jen (and that anti-hug woman) and fellow Bloglandians!
((I will lurk in an hour or so))
*Looks out across lake* It is. I wonder if Sophia managed to beat Silente or not
*collides with the bars again, bending them more, snarling at Sophia*
*grins *
I wonder, the cottage is a wreck. I'll have to start repairs tomorrow
*glares at Tia as she fades*
watch your tongue.
or I'll cut it out.
*her ship flies down a moment later* *lowers the cargo ramp, and collects another set of identical armour, placing the old set in the cargo bay* *walks back out, as her ship flies away* *moves towards Inky and Edward's house*
*turns back towards Silente* If you want food - go and find Edward. He has a tonne of blood.
Don't worry about that, I sent a robot round to start work
Thank you *kisses*
*She turned the tap off and finshed cleaning Ariana up. She looked at her mark and frowned*
Why is it that colour, Ariana? Can you tell me...?
*She took the baby back in her arms and walked back out to Roland. She smiled at him and winked. He looked so beautiful just sitting there, Marrok by his side. She could feel her mind slipping into the haze again, but she fought against it*
Why did you make it glow, baby?
*sees the robot, and shoots it with her pistol* *throws a grenade into Inky and Edward's house, watching it collapse when it explodes*
it's ok *kisses*
*crashes against the bars infuriated that the prey escaped*
*coils back and leaps, the bars giving out a loud groan*
*hears an explosion* what was that?
GUYS
THE WORD SMUSHED
YAY OR NAY
*Sighs and ed and inky appear as Sophia blows house up* What the hell did you do?
*throws another grenade into the rubble of the house, waiting until it explodes, then uses her biotics to spread the debris all over*
(YAY)
(Yay)
*aims her shotgun at Edward* A little payback. Problem?
(yey!)
Yes problem *Grabs shotgun as it rusts and turns to dust*
(There. Back.)
*Ariana giggled as she gently touched Rose's face.*
can. feel. how. deep. your. love. is.
*Roland was scratching Marrok behind the ear, causing the pup to pant in contentment.*
Roland: We ready to go swimming now?
Soph! That was our home *starts getting annoued* I understand that Ed pissed you off but what did I do?!
okay, right
the word smushed stays!
*several hours go by, Zafira and Ravel look up the proper enchantments, and how to draw a pentagram. It was decided Zafira was the artist, so they went into the dynamite forest. Time: 6pm*
Zafira: *draws the pentagram and speaks the ancient enchantments, finally getting to the English bit, so Lucifer would speak his own native language* I summon the demon of Lucifer Black!
Lucifer: What the hell do you want? It is six in the morning for me!!! Stupid, annoying, worthless humans!! Your kind are so idiotic!
Zafira: Shut up, we have a request.
Lucifer: Of course, that's all you humans want from demons!!!
Ravel: Respect her, you are speaking to a Grand Mage.
Lucifer: Ah...you're the golden eyed one, and your wife. What do you require?
Zafira: Make us immortal.
Lucifer: Re generation. You will come back from fatal wounds, but if you are cut by a demon blade, suffer decapitation, or somehow someone uses the Sceptre of the Ancients on you, you die. On one condition: You will be damned, I know Ravel had his place here, but you will join him, Kerias. Accept this, and you shall become this.
Ravel: I knew I was going to Hell. I accept.
Zafira: I...accept.
Lucifer: Excellent. Come here.
*Zavel go over, Lucifer touches them, where the mark is, and Lucifer places the demonic charm on them*
Lucifer: *steps from the pentagram, heading into Blogland*
Ravel: He...
Zafira: Lucifer...in Blogland.
*starts ripping the debris of the house apart at a molecular level* Then you shouldn't have locked me in the house with a vampire, or locked me in a cage. This is your own doing. *drops the shotgun*
Why would you ever push me?
*Punches Sophia*
Ed, let's just go
*coils back one last time, the bars breaking when she hits them*
*bounds towards the house*
*grabs his wrist, twisting it behind his back* If you do something like that again - it won't be your house that will turn into glowing particles. Clear?
((Anyone going up to kill Zaf may want to read that solo. Also I'm now open to rp-Zaf
*She pulled Ariana tightly to her chest and kissed his nose*
I love you, baby.
*Her eyes flicked up to Roland and shrugged*
After I eat your French toast and see if my bathers are still here, then sure.
*She made her way over to Roland and, imitating what he did when eating the strawberry off her hand, she nipped at the bread. Then she kissed his nose and passed him Ariana*
I'll meet you three down there.
No Inky, she blew up the cottage *Breaks away and draws sword*
Soph, just let him go. You destroyed our house
(Zaf - I wish to wait for Hunter. Can we leave it for a bit?)
I can build another, I built that one anyways
((Yup....Imma goingto probably vanish-Zaf
I will destroy your lives if he messes with me again. And you *points at Inky* were alright with it? The next time you want something - you can go to hell. I will not help you.
()
*She rolled her eyes*
Like this Loki...
*She kissed him hard and pressed against his chest, forcing him back against the wall. She reached up, her fingers tugging in his hair while her body pressed against his*
*He kissed Ariana multiple times on her face as she giggled.
He watched Rose, that temptation to just bring her back to bed was rising again.*
Roland: We can wait for you, the day is still young.
*Sophia's armour rusts again*
(@Zaf oh good. Cause I got a vamp who wants to shed some anger)
*quickly changes course, bounding towards Zafira and Ravel*
*pounces on Zaf, fangs diving for her throat*
*whines* Soph you meanie! Come on Ed
*throws a mass of energy into Edward, which folds in on itself as it becomes a micro-singularity with nearly infinite mass, pulling him towards the centre like a black hole*
Ed!*grabs him from behind *
Just a second Inky *Freezes time around it and throws it back at Sophia playing time again*
*looks towards Zaf*
are you sure what you've gotten yourself into?
damnation is forever but immortal isn't always that...
*sighs* You act as if I would get injured by my own singularity. *waves her hand and it vanishes* *lifts Edward up into the air, and slams him down on to the ground* *grabs him by the throat, and crushes his windpipe, then throws him aside*
*radios her ship, and then goes back to it* *calls back to them* You might want to step aside. *the cargo ramp closes, and her ship flies away*
*Lies on ground and freezes time around Sophia's foot trapping her*
Ed! If you want to live, get out of here
*She smiled and walked to the little room under the stairs. She pulled out a box with a sticker of a sun on it from years ago, prising open the tape. She looked through her old clothes, pulling out a white sun dress, a straw hat, and a light blue two-piece.
She looked back into the front room and grinned*
I'm going to go get changed. I'll be back in a moment.
*She kicked the box out of the way and hurried up to the bedroom*
(Too late, Edward.)
*disappears and reappears healed*
*a moment later, a blue beam of energy spears down from the sky, destroying what few pieces is left of their house*
Please ed , let's go *looks like she's about to cry*
Inky, whats wrong? *hugs*
*shakes head* nothing, just tired *tries a smile*
*walks towards the armoury of her ship, taking off her rusted armour and sighing* *looks at the remaining pieces, sighing again when she realises she hasn't got any of the grey and black armour for use until the others are repaired*
*puts white armour on, instead, removing the grey helmet and fastening a white one on, instead*
o, tell me what's wrong. I can help.
*places a finger to her communicator* Fire again.
*another blue beam hits where the remains of the house were, leaving a smoking crater*
*shakes* just no more fighting... I don't want to risk losing you again
(I think Zaf left. In which case I have no idea where the angry vampire is...)
*He kissed Ariana again as the baby cuddled into her uncle, hugging him tightly. He sighed. This was the happiest he had ever been in his life.*
Roland: That woman is the most amazing creature I have ever encountered. I am lucky to have the two of you in my life.
*Ariana giggled and made her excited squealing sound as she turned her attention to clapping at Marrok.*
You wont lose me
gtg, bye
(Silente - I do not know where she is, either.)
(Byii Ed
I must go, I have to be up super early in the morning
Byii)
(Goodbye, Chloe.)
(Erm....er...okay...)
*flickering image fades up in front of Soph*
Image: wow. It worked. Hi. Need some serum?
okay, I'm going now
I'll see you all... whenever!
*She skipped down the stairs, whistling, her hat gripped tightly in on hand, a towel and Ariana's dress in the other. She grinned at Roland and sat beside him on the arm rest, leaning her head on his shoulder*
I haven't been swimming in years... This'll be fun, right...?
*She took what little piece of French toast Roland had left and popped it in her mouth. Then she glanced at him, her face going warm*
(Goodbye, Lynxia.)
That may come in useful. Who are you?
(I will be back in a moment. *presses pause*)
*Roland kissed her arm gently.*
Roland: Do not worry, we will not be going in too deep.
You look stunning by the way.
*He stood and picked up the bag with all the swim bits before picking up Ariana. He patted his leg for Marrok to come as he made his way to the back door and down towards the lake.*
*She blushed and followed behind Roland, walking beside Marrok. She put her hat on when they stepped and she grinned. It was war today.
She flung the towel over her shoulder and raced past Roland, Beating him to the lake side*
*Roland grinned as he came up beside her.*
Roland: Everything is not a race darling.
*He sat Ariana down as he laid out the blanket he brought.
She squealed in excitement again looking out at the water. Today was turning out to be an exciting day for her.
When the blanket was spread out, Marrok walked around in a circle before he lay down on it.
Roland took off his t-shirt and trousers, just revealing his swimming shorts. He stretched out his wings and looked down as he heard Ariana giggling. She was doing the same with her wings.*
*She sat down on the blanket beside Marrok and grinned at Roland. By god, was he handsome. She felt her face get hot and she looked away before he could see. She stroked Ariana's wings carefully, fixing a few feathers that looke out of place.
Then she got up and did the same to Roland. She was about to turn away and go back to the blanket when she grinned an pushed him towards the water*
*Roland gasped as he was able to stop himself before he hit the water.
He looked back at Rose and shook his finger at her.
He then turned back to Ariana and took both her hands, helping her stand. He started carefully walking backwards, walking her into the water.
When she got to the edge of the water, Ariana paused. She could see how Roland was in the water and was okay but she wasn't sure. She made an uncomfortable noise as she watched the small waves lap at the shore just stopping at her toes.*
Roland: It is okay little one. I am here, I will help you. It is okay, you can do it.
*kisses her back, unphased*
*She smiled at Ariana and walked in beside Roland. She knelt beside him, her arms out*
Ariana, you can do it, baby. Walk to me? Come on, I want a hug!
*She glanced up at Roland, the picture of him becoming a father was too clear in her mind. She wanted him to be a father, a protector, both of Ariana and a little person of their own*
Roland...
()
*She frowned under this kiss. Usually that worked. She pulled her lips away and pouted*
You're not like the others, are you...?
Meaning? I like being kissed.
()
Usually, people would just about die if I did that... Like, I dunno... Nevermind.
*Ariana hesitated, she looked at Rose with her arms open. She wobbled slightly, taking a step and putting her foot in the water. She squealed again, it was a funny sensation being in the water.
But she got more confident with every step, getting closer to Rose and Roland. Roland smiled, watching her become more sure of herself.
He looked at Rose.*
Roland: Yes my darling?
I am dying inside, Rose. *kisses cheek* You're mine.
(*takes a deep breath* I am back.)
((Oh cool.-Zaf
I dedicate this page to the summer. Do not go.
-Zaf
*She grinned at Ariana and hugged her tightly when she got within reach. She kissed her nose and let go of her. Then she stood up, wincing as the wet part of the dress touched the dry parts of her legs. She took one of Ariana's hands and smiled.
She glanced at Roland when he spoke and she blushed and looked away*
You know what you were saying last night...? About Ariana having a cousin...?
---
()
Stop being a good actor, Laufeyson.
*She grinned and kissed him back*
(I prefer Winter. Colder, darker, nicer.)
*Roland took Ariana's other hand as they walked her in a bit more. Roland stopped and put his hands under her arms, keeping her head above water.
He turned her so she was facing the shore and started to slowly lie her back on the water.*
Roland: Kick your legs little one, try and kick.
*Ariana made an unsure sound as she could feel the water around her ears.
He looked at Rose and smirked slightly.*
Roland: Yes I remember my love.
I can try...*smirks*
*She made her way back to the shore and smiled at Ariana. She glanced up under her hat at Roland*
Well... How about it? Do you want to...?
(Sorry, it's morning and I've got to get ready for school...)
*Roland helped Ariana back up out of the water. When her feet found the ground again under the water, she started wobbling, going straight for Rose on the shore.
Roland stood in the water with an awe inspired look on his face.*
Roland: You... you want to have children... with... You want us to have children?
((El...she's....sorts multitasking as 3 people.-Zaf
*2-Zaf
()
*She rolled her eyes and nudged him with her elbow*
Be quiet...
---
*She opened her arms and hugged Ariana again. She stroked her hair and kissed her nose*
Good girl, Ariana!! Good job!
*She glanced back at Roland and her face deepened in colour. She nodded and hid her face in Ariana's hair*
(El, yeah, beyond your wildest dreams.)
What does my goddess wish to do today?
()
Your goddess wishes to go explore. Lets go to a different realm..?
Jotunheim or Vanaheim?
((FOOD SOONISH -Zaf
Let's go visit to Vanaheim!
(Leaving to go to school in a sec...)
(I'm sorry I somewhat vanished.)
((Bye, Rose!))
(I'm back!!)
((Well that was quick))
(24 minutes? Nope. Not quick.)
(Ouch?)
Very well, to Vanaheim!
((Hi, El!))
So, what's up? (I have no idea what to do on the Blogland, maybe you guys have some ideas)
*She laughed and took his hand*
I'm scared... Don't. Let. Go.
I will not. *they go over
((Hey, Zaf!))
*She hid her face in Loki's chest*
*waves*-Zaf
Okay you can look.
I have indeed, but not for some time now. Honestly, I'm not very good at rp. Deep philosophical thinkings? That'll just make everyone depressed.
Hmm, chat. Well, Mockingjay Part 1 is out soon and I just realised I haven't seen the trailer they released yesterday. *goes to watch it*
*She peeked out and smiled as she pulled away. She ran forward and hid behind a tree*
Come on!
I am also a fan of Firefly but I can't even remember some of the characters names, names such as Incredible Rainbow-Coloured Snowflake of Deathly Destiny are way easier to remember than, uh, the names they had. Names like Mal. Or Zoë. Or the other 7 guys.
Yes but all I think of are things that make me sad :(
*laughs, running with her* Rose...
(In class... msd)
*She took his hand and continued to run*
What..?
((Elleni? Wanna talk about anything? My deep musings are universally depressing so maybe you should choose a topic))
I love you so much, so so so much.
((Have you chosen a topic? And no spoilers for anything please))
*She stopped, still in the thick of the trees, and took his face in her hands*
I love you too, Loki. Kiss me.
*kisses her*
(No, I am in England so it's midnight here)
((Too late, everyone's dead now!
*cue apocalypse*))
*She giggled and kissed him back, her hands tangling in his hair*
((*Ameriminion* -Zaf
I know, Zaffy! :)
What's that America place like, anyway?
Pirates of the Caribbean: Yay or nay?
((I've seen it, just asking your opinion))
(Australian do not have loopy accents.
Ask Zaf.)
See....we're amazing.
((They sound British! And hmm its cold by me.-Zaf
(What do you mean, Rose? I'm confused)
*She pulled back from him, smirking*
We are... Aren't we...
*She returned to his lips, pulling unhappily at his armour*
(You can stop running now, I'm sure we can deal with a zombie outbreak)
*vanishes the armor* Rose, are you planning to make more mini yous?
(I was trying to comfort you, we are all going to die. It's not called an apocalypse for nothing)
(Australians sounds normal. We don't sound as bogan as people believe. WE ARE NOT CROCODILE DUNDEE!!! HE RUINED US!!)
*She grinned and ran her hands over his chest*
Would that be a good thing, or a bad thing if that was to happen...?
((B- but that's my childhood you're ruining here. I thought all Australians carry large knives around just like in the film))
Good. More children to help rule Midgard.
*She snickered and looked around*
Well… Maybe… More little Lokis… Yes… Or no?
*approaches Elleni*
I... suppose I could sing to you, to give you a false sense of security and hope that will let you live out your last days in happiness.
I can do that for you.
(No, RoseTC is over two-hundred, easy. She looks about twenty and now she’s going to live forever now…)
((This is actually my favourite song, sorry for spamming it))
*stands next to El and looks at her, as well as taking glances at the sky*
You light, the skies up above me
A star, so bright you blind me
Don't close your eyes
Don't fade away
Don't fade away
Yeah you and me we can ride on a star
If you stay with me girl, we can rule the world
Yeah you and me we can light up the sky
If you stay by my side, we can rule the world.
If walls break down, I will comfort you
If angels cry, oh I'll be there for you
You've saved my soul
Don't leave me now
Don't leave me now
Yeah you and me we can ride on a star
If you stay with me girl, we can rule the world
Yeah you and me we can light up the sky
If you stay by my side, we can rule the world.
All the stars are coming out tonight
They're lighting up the sky tonight
For you
For you
All the stars are coming out tonight
They're lighting up the sky tonight
For you
For you,
Yeah you and me we can ride on a star
If you stay with me girl, we can rule the world
Yeah you and me we can light up the sky
If you stay by my side, we can rule the world.
All the stars are coming out tonight
They're lighting up the sky tonight
For you
For you
All the stars are coming out tonight
They're lighting up the sky tonight
For you
For you
(She didn't get a childhood when she was a child. She went through stuff... Bad stuff... She's quite responsible when she wants to be!)
I agree. Let us. ((Im frozen here HOT CHOCOLATE TIME-Zaf
*holds sleeping El upwards as she leans against her, asleep*
Uh, Elleni?
Alright then… Let’s.
*She grinned and kissed him again, slowly walking backwards so her back was against a tree*
Wake up, Elleni!
(This sort of fatigue can't be normal)
Elleni?
*his hands move to her shirt, taking it off*
*She laughed quietly and let him remove her shirt. She looked at him, her face flushed*
Loki…
You want this....*his hands travel south*
*Her face turned bright red and she nodded, not trusting her voice*
Are you ok? Did.. did you like my voice?
*helps her stand upright*
I can...*takes the pants off*
((I am at a loss of what to do, awkward...))
*Her face glowed even brighter and she looked up at him, her hands tracing the contours of his chest*
I love you…
So, do you have school?
I love you too.
((Its 7:55pm by me.-Zaf
*She nuzzled his chest and then grinned up at him*
You're amazing...
(Ah, I mean which subjects do you study?)
I like history for some reason :)
Which is depressing because being a history teacher is probably the last thing I'd ever want to do.
Which lessons are your favourite? Wanna talk about them?
Thanks. I alwys knew I was.
((It is time for me to go as it's one in the morning now. Good night, Elleni, good night Rose and Zaf!))
I do hate you sometimes...
*She smirked at him and tapped his nose*
Cheeky.
Perhaps I am cheeky
*She rolled her eyes*
You talk too much.
*She brought him close to her and kissed him, hard*
*laughs and kisses her back, harder thrn notmal*
*She curled around him and gasped under his kisses. Her hands ran up and down his chest and she moaned softly*
*her moans excited him his kisses growing strongrr*
*She broke away for a second, gasping for breath. She peeked at him from the corner of her eye before she returned to him*
*laughs, his hands travelling down*
*She giggled softly and took his hands, smirking at him*
No... Evil... You'll have to fight fot that.
Oh? I will?
Yes… You will…
(sorry, changing classes...)
*picks up up, holding her against himself* I win.
((I get it on that...Takes the full six minutes to go from one side to the other.-Zaf
*She struggled against him, trying to worm herself free*
You'll never win...
(Well, I should be back here now!)
I beleieve I have.
*She pushed away from him, gritting her teeth with effort*
No you haven't... I will win this!
*wraps arms back around* Nooe
*She gave up on trying to push against him and kissed him instead*
*kisses her back*
(Hello.)
Zafira: *sits with Ravel, working on some reports*
Ravel: We released a demon.
Zafira: Maybe it'll kill everyone.
Ravel: We should lock the house down, if Sophia gets us...
Zafira: We could shunt.
Ravel: To where?)
Zafira: Mevolent's dimension.
Ravel: Zaf, I'm a Dead Man. Mevolent would have me tortured until I couldn't scream. I'm not saying I'd mind it after all of what Darquesse did, but you know I'd end up in prison.
Zafira: Well we need a plan.
((Omg you came on as I said your name hahah.-Zaf
Ravel: Loki will be working with is, so we need to remember him.
Zanida: You want to take over a realm? You shouldn't make deals with demons.
Zafira: You are one.
Zanida: Yeah, well I thank Dad for that. Anyway, you want to evade capture, you trick your hunter.
(I'm sorry I had to go, we were watching a movie in OEG)
(msd)
(I apologise for leaving temporarily;)
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