Disclaimer: i dont own rights to Skulduggery and any reconizable characters! Alexander is mine!
Thanks to all of you for your reviews! i love you guys! sry its been soo long i've had finals and tests, its no excuse tho. so here is a longer chapter.
The vampire swiftly moved to China's side, his white skin glowing next to her flowing robes. He talked with her for a few moments, so I tried to slip out the door unnoticed. I have had enough encounters with vampires for a lifetime, and I didn't need to add this Alexander guy to the list. As I slipped through the door, or tired at least, Fletcher grasped my arm and yanked me back to his side. I struggled to get free, but I knew why he kept me close. If any danger came he would whisk me off with him to "safety". I caught a slight hint of amusement in Alexander's eyes when he quickly glanced at us. China moved behind her desk to a cabinet in the back, Alexander could tell Fletcher was scared, so he flashed his teeth once in his direction. Fletcher grimaced and buried his head into my shoulder. Alexander turned to me and flashed is sharp dagger like teeth; I sighed and glared back at the pearly white figure. China slid in front of me and handed the vampire a small package, and carefully guided Alexander to the door.
"I warn you child," His voice was soft and crisp, "he's here for you. You really haven't a chance against a Necromancer like him."
A smirk crossed my face, "I like my chances, I think their rather high."
The vampire frowned, "Optimism isn't always the best attitude."
My face hardened, "It is getting me through this, at least."
Alexander sneered, "I will need one more thing, China."
China moved cautiously, "What?"
Alexander pushed passed her and grabbed my wrist, yanking me from Fletcher's grasp. He guided me toward the door, "This."
He spoke as if I were an 'it' and not a human being, "Why me?"
Alexander ran his hand through my hair and smiled softly, "The Sanctuary is offering a great reward for you, I guess because of your sudden appearances. Nevertheless I would love to take it with me, China."
Fletcher and China moved into defensive positions, a slight smile came to Alexander's face, "No, she's staying here. China do something, tell him no!" Fletcher screamed.
Puzzled China asked, "What happened to Tanith and Ghastly?"
Alexander backed through the door, "I knocked them out, but I will kill them if I can't have this." He pulled my wrist in the air, raising me off the floor.
Fletcher was pleading for China to do something, "I can't I already welcomed him in, and we need as many lives as we can get to help Skulduggery."
Fletcher squeaked, "So you're just going to leave the only one who truly is intent on bring that skeleton back!"
Before she could answer Alexander was already leaving, with me in his grasp. The speed a vampire can walk, let alone run at can easily make any human sick to their stomach. I felt the urge to puke, his grasp was so tight my hand turned black and blue. I watched the ground as we moved to afraid to look up to see our destination, though I already knew where we were headed. I had no intention of going back to the Sanctuary, so with that I threw my feet to the ground. As Alexander began to slow, my feet and ankles already ached and screamed in pain. He threw me out, and I smashed into a tree, the impact was excruciatingly painful and broke something. The vampire whipped around on his heel and marched over to my limp body. Alexander yanked me to my feet and snarled his teeth inches from my face. I screamed and began flailing my arms and legs in an attempt to get out of Alexander's grasp. His grasp suddenly became a choke hold, and he was cursing under his breath. I watched horrified as the vampire slowly regenerated and fixed its messed up face, I smiled slightly at my work. Quickly my face slipped to a frown and Alexander's hold became even more fierce and ferocious. Consciousness slowly slipped from me and last I saw was a satisfied grin on Alexander's bloody face.
xXx
"Bloody hell, what happened to her?" I recognized Crux's voice.
"Well she's alive at least, and Thurid Guild never specified what conditions she was to be brought in." Alexander hissed.
"On the contrary, he said alive." Crux retorted.
"Hilarious, but she is alive. I can smell her, she's listening to our conversation. So, shut it!" Alexander shouted.
"I'm in a cage, why?" I hissed.
"I have orders to not speak with you." Crux sneered.
"You just did, dumb ass." I smirked.
Crux's face contorted, "How dare-"
"Shut it! You have orders to not speak with me." I mimicked his voice perfectly.
His face grew hot and he mumbled silently under his breath. Thurid Guild stepped in and slowly walked over to a hot-headed Crux.
"What's wrong with you, Crux?" Thurid said calmly.
Crux narrowed his eyes, "That!"
Thurid followed Crux's finger to my smug face, I looked back to Crux and smirked, "Aw, tired of me already?"
Thurid shook his head, "Miss Cain, I don't have time for games. Let's not act like children, I just want to talk."
I glared at both men, "Last time you 'wanted to talk' things ended not so smoothly for me."
Thurid tried gently, "I merely want to know how Skulduggery is managing to get letters to you."
I stared confused, "You gave one to me, are there more?"
Crux smiled, "I've been digging around in the system, and noticed in the past two months sixteen letters have been sent to you."
"How the hell should I know how he's getting letters through?" I spat.
"No need for foul language, Miss Cain. I will be forced to keep you here for trial, unless you tell me how." Thurid said, his patience was wearing thin.
"I don't know, honestly I thought that you would've figured it out!" I half-screamed.
"Miss Cain, I submit you to questioning. Crux you may begin tomorrow, goodnight." With that Thurid left through the double, oak doors.
Crux glared up at me, "This is going to be," he paused and smiled, "interesting."
I curled my hands into fists and whispered, "I can't wait," Crux sneered and strode from the room, "to die."
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