Anyone who isn't part of a fandom must think those who are are pirates, because we use words like ship and cannon. Happy belated Easter everyone, and enjoy yourself.
Speaking of which, I got Tanith Low and the Malefient Seven. I loved it, but both liked and hated the ending.
And, I entered this writing competition where the junior (under 18) section winner gets and award and 25 copies of their book published. Yay! But up to the first 5000 words of the story and an 800 word synopsis has to be submitted.
And, there's another writing competition, but this time short stories.
And, if anyone wants to read one of my original stories, I put one up on . There's a link on my profile to it, but I write under the same name.
Chapter 7
The Pirates
Skulduggery held a pair of binoculars to his eyes as Dexter snored softly behind him. Skulduggery looked back at him and sniggered softly. Dexter was sprawled out on the deck, his shirt straining to keep impressive biceps in check as he shifted on the hard wood. Skulduggery shook his head and turned back to scanning the horizon. For a moment, he was convinced he saw a white sail on the horizon, but it turned out to be nothing more interesting than a seagull.
Skulduggery sighed, and turned. He nudged Dexter with his foot, who stirred slightly.
"Whu?" Dexter blinked sleepily up at him.
"Enough enjoying the sun. Your turn to be on look out." Skulduggery informed him, holding out the binoculars.
"Already? That went fast."
"Yeah. Let me know if you see anything."
"Like?"
Skulduggery sighed. "Like anything pirate-ish."
"So I should let you know if I see anything to do with pirates."
"Yes."
"What about the water? That has to do with pirates. Without water, pirates wouldn't be able to sail the seven seas. Because there wouldn't be even one sea, let alone seven."
"Dexter."
"Yes?"
"Only tell me if you see something to do with pirates that seems suspisious." Skulduggery left Dexter peering through the binoculars and went down below the deck. He ran a hand through his hair, then pulled out a photograph. He thumbed the well worn edge and pressed it to his lips, before tucking it away again and lying back on the narrow bed.
Skulduggery woke as Dexter's voice drifted down to him. "Skulduggery. I think I found something suspisiously pirate-like."
"What is it this time?" he called back, climbing the stairs. He emerged into the fading light before Dexter could answer. A group perhaps thirty people stood around him, and he shrugged helplessly.
"The pirates." Dexter had his hands above his head, and Skulduggery did the same.
"Thank you, gentlemen." A young, brown haired woman stepped out from behind the burly tattooed pirates. "I assume that this means you will be coming quietly."
Does anyone agree with me when I say that Chris Evans would be the best Dexter Vex? I can't be the only one to see it.
And umm, thank you to Luna Shadows for you enthusiastic reviews. I AM just as awesome as you. Don't get that wrong again. Or I WILL set my pet zombie after you. My vampire is currently at the doctor/vet.