This takes place just whenever except none of main character from the series are dead or have disappeared etc. Valkyrie's parents know about the magic and everything. Valkyrie is about 19 and back at home visiting her family for a couple nights from spending so much time at Gordon's (Mansion). Valkyrie also has Elemental magic and Necromancy magic. I might throw in the white lightning just because I can.
It was the first day of Winter.
I woke up with sore eyes that I felt even before I tried opening them. They were so red and puffy from last night. I rolled over with my blanket wrapped around my body from neck to toe to loosen the cocoon, which was the best idea that I've ever had during Winter. I poked an arm out to test the air and for my phone, but it wasn't there, ugh automatically I rolled over to the edge of the bed and reached down for my phone. It has been 'falling' down a lot lately. Thanks to him.
A knock at the window startled me and I fall off completely. Skulduggery Pleasant. Just the man - skeleton - I don't want to see. I reluctantly slowly opened the window with the blanket wrapped around me, he slid inside quietly and closed the window behind him as I laid back on my warm spot before it went cold.
"Your eyes are red again Val - ," he said sternly
"I know! Okay…I know.." I stood up and walked to my wardrobe staring at my open and messy half folded and half hung clothes trying not to cry.
I heard him take a step but it stopped. I looked up at the ceiling attempting to blink any incoming tears on the way and grabbed some leggings and a long shirt and walked towards my bathroom to refresh myself dropping the blanket on the way.
When I got back Skulduggery had just finished making my bed. Some days I just don't know why he's still here. "You don't have to do that." I said
"Honestly, Valkyrie, I have to sometimes, it drives me insane how you can live like this," He waved his hand around towards and around the room indicating the various things on the floor and my desk and in impossible places to even be in. He's right. I'm a mess. "Since that night you just…went off." He slowly said,
"Pfft, almost sounds like you're worried," I attempted a small smirk while that back fired, his jaw opened, then closed as he stammered on words that never came. "listen just, leave me, please, I need time." I felt my tears coming back again as I grabbed my phone, charger and extra clothes in a backpack and tried to hide my face from Skulduggery as best I could before walking out the door.
I greeted my family lovingly, cherishing each moment I had before they realized I had been crying again. As I hastily walked to the front door, Alice tried running to me to give me a hug, but she had only managed to hold onto my leg, I couldn't help but laugh at her attempt and picked her up, swung her around to kiss her on the cheek before heading out to my car. I have no idea if Skulduggery was still in my room but I didn't have time to think about that, or him, or anyone else. I just need Gordon. He's the only relative who I can trust about myself. Not that I can't trust my family. It's just Gordon has been there technically from the start. My family has - no. I can't think of this anymore.
Gordon's house comes into sight and I pull up at the front and sit silently with my hands still on the wheel. What am I doing with my life? Before I contemplate any further I'm out of the car and sprint up to the study dropping my bag and turning on the echo stone.
Gordon's fades in and looking delighted as always to see me. I look grimly at him and straight away he has his warm arms around me comforting me and rubbing my back. "Tell me when you're ready." I'm never ready but things happen anyway. I hug him tightly but I don't say anything. Not yet.
Can you please let me know if this is okay? I have written more chapters of course. This is my first time posting fan fiction and even writing it so yeah. Thanks