I opened my eyes and found myself in his bed again. A scowl formed on my lips as I sat up. I was alone this time.
I slowly got up and walked around to the table with the mirror which had a note stuck to it.
We'll talk tonight.
Its a dance.
Dress accordingly.
Was all it said.
I frowned.
The voice inside my head wasn't talking anymore so I suppose I should go...
I made my way to the closet but found no dresses. Another scowl. I had to go shopping.
-After Shopping because I can't be stuffed writing that- XD
As soon as I got back I showered till I was shiny like Edward, popped a towel around me and went to the mirror. I always hated make up. I seemed to be scowling a lot today.
I put on black, liquid eyeliner and a deep, dark red smoky eye look. Some foundation and dark red lip gloss to go with the eye shadow.
I added the mascara before brushing down my hair for around 30 minutes. It fell down my back like a waterfall, flowing out by the sides for that windswept hair style look.
Grabbing a few clips, I flattened the left side of my hair against the side of my head so it gave a unique effect. (A bit like Rihanna's recent hair style lol XD)
I went back into the room and took out the dress from its black cover.
Carefully, I put it on and looked at myself in the mirror.
It was a full black dress that stopped just above the knee's and hugged my figure. The right side was sleeveless but the left had a dark silk cloth sort of loose sleeve like thing that was held at the wrist which was a very deep dark red.
I wore black high heeled boots, the zip was dark red same with the fashionable buckle on the side of it. My nails were painted a dark red as well.
Nodding to myself, I headed out.
When I arrived at the designated place there was people chatting at tables, dancing, a band stood on the stage at the back and a DJ was at the side of them. I saw no Skulduggery Pleasant and ended up sitting at a table, playing on my phone. Completely oblivious to everything around me.
-Skulduggery-
I cursed myself for being late. Damned Erskine and his Grand Mage duties.
But I had arrived. I stood just inside the entrance and looked around. Eventually seeing Valkyrie sitting at a table, her face lit up by her phone. I nearly fell by her appearance. Getting myself together I walked up and took a seat in front of her. She didn't notice.
I liked her hair...
I felt a seat behind taken in front of me, but I was busy playing Angry Birds so I didn't exactly notice.
"Earth to Valkyrie." Came a velvet voice.
I glanced up and saw him. In a black and white suit and a matching hat.
Putting my phone away he said, "You look lovely."
I grunted.
"Do you want to dance or...?"
"I might fall."
"I'll catch you."
I looked at him for a while before sighing and standing up, he took my hand and led me to a quiet spot on the dance floor. He started to lead, a slow dance. Just my luck.
"Why did you make me come here?" I asked dryly.
"I had a theory."
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"I had a theory about you and I wanted to test it out."
"What kind of theory."
He spun me before bringing me back, "A clever one."
I as starting to feel uneasy, people were leaving...
"You know, Serpine may not have died. He does possess healing abilities."
"He's dead. I saw it." I growled.
And then a voice.
"How can you be so sure?"
I stiffened. Looked at Skulduggery and realized what he meant by theory.
"You set me up." I snarled and tore out of his grip.
"Its for your own good." Came that familiar voice again. Skulduggery leaned back against the wall.
I turned around slowly and sure enough. There, walking up slowly was Nefarian Serpine.
That's why I couldn't hear the voice anyway...He was out.
And before I knew it, I was grabbed and slammed against a wall.
"Watch it Serpine." Skulduggery called.
He leaned in, "You look pretty tonight..." His breath was ragged and hot. I leaned away from him.
"I have rules. I'm not allowed to hurt you." He smiled at my sudden anger.
His elbow held me pinned against a wall, a hand trailed down my side. I growled and tried to pull away.
"Serpine!" Came Skulduggery's snarl.
My head snapped to him, "You made a deal with him?"
He hesitated.
"I can't believe you!"
"Don't worry," Serpine whispered, "I have a plan of my own."
My eyes widened and I tried to get away but he grabbed me by the neck and pulled me into the wall as Tanith and Ghastly appeared with a pop.
Black clouded my vision.
We were silent. Staring at the place they had just been.
"Okay, that wasn't part of the plan..." Skulduggery said.
