The Clash of Cain
For the first few weeks Valkyrie was melancholy, she ignored everyone and everything that occurred around her, without her best friend it meant nothing to her. It reminded her of the time that she had lost Skulduggery. Then around 5 months later the sanctuary was in the worst state yet. Without Tanith, looking for her had distracted Ghastly; he had given up creating suits and outfits for customers. Also Fletcher was ignoring her after her little "event" with Calaen. She had even found herself distant from Skulduggery.
As Valkyrie woke up for another normal day of being a teenage detective, she woke up, got changed into her now worn down protective clothing after the many times she has gone one on one against the Remnant. As she leapt out the window, she displaced the air to slow her descent. She then jogged a few blocks until she saw the familiar outline of the Bentley. As she clambered into her normal passenger seat next to Skulduggery. She sat in the unsettling silence that has taken over their lives. Her training with Skulduggery had greatly improved; her excuse was to make sure that she could protect herself from the Remnant. However both she and Skulduggery knew that it was to make her strong enough to fend off Darquesse.
As she made her way into the Necromancer temple for her training with Solomon Wreath, just as she was making her way to the normal meeting place, she saw wreath striding towards her.
"Valkyrie Cain, over the last few months, you have been distracted from your training. My source tells me that this is because you lost your friend, a Miss Tanith Lowe?"
As Wreath mentioned her name, Valkyrie choked back a mournful sob.
"y-yes that is true" She managed to stutter out, trying to compose herself but failing miserably.
'She isn't just a friend, she is my best friend, my teacher and my sister'
"Well then I have some good news for you, we have found a way to remove the Remnant from Miss Lowe, we know that you are Darquesse, you have to 'power' to pull it straight out of her."
The saying, a picture says a thousand words, could be said about Valkyries expression.
"W-w-what! How is this possible! How long have you known! And how do you know my secret?" Valkyrie exclaimed, pleaded and hissed.
"Never you mind, as literally the most powerful warrior and destined destroyer of earth. To have the power to control life and death. Allow me to tell you more so you may get your friend back and concentrate on your training!"
After leaving Valkyrie speechless he turned and made haste for the training area.
If you close your eyes, block out the world and imagine yourself being Darquesse, then force her to give into you. She is not you she is a parasite inside you and she shall disappear leaving you bewildered. In the stage after you weaken her you have control of her powers and you can pull it out of her and destroy it forever. But I warn you now, you will feel sedative and drowsy and may pass out. Make sure someone you trust is nearby. Our future seekers tell us that they are returning to Ireland in 3 days time"
With that Valkyrie and Wreath discussed the best way to trick Tanith, I mean Remnant to bring her toy-boy where she could get her sister back…