You guys are SO FREAKIN' AWESOME! I am so glad to see our story slowly achieve world dominance, and all you people saying all these WONDERFUL things!
To Saige Chia (because you don't have an account): Thank you so MUCH! I'm glad you love me, (I'm the shorty!), and we will never ever ever give up this! We're even planning the next book! (Tele had the idea for the plot. But we haven't decided we're going to use that one!) We haven't? Thank you, thank you, thank you! I feel speechless too. I love you for those words. And addressing the marriage one... Well, I'm certainly flattered, but you see, I have this really long list of people I want to marry (99.9% fictional). I'll put you on the list though…? Also, I, uh, don't really know you. Another thing, I don't know you. You don't know ALL the fictional characters! Finally, I still don't know you! You're really nice and cool, but, well. I kinda want to wait for Gracious, ahem, I mean, the one. You don't KNOW Gracious! So, I can't really marry you, but we can be best friends, which is the highest compliment I give people. What am I, chopped liver!? Just know that I value you so so so so much. Thanks. Truly. *hug*
As for TotallyAwesome: I believe in Sherlock Holmes too. I do as well! And we're doing the best we can! You have to admit, two chappies in two days is pretty good. Right? *looks down at the floor sheepishly* We're doing our best. We are like just recently teenagers, you know. I'm not even a teen yet. Please don't sic Umbridge on me. Just cheer me on with nice praise, yeah? Sic her on Mancer, just NOT me!
Ahhh, morning peeps! *yawns and stretches*
Did you just wake up? I have been on here ALL DAY!
YEP, though I have been annoying you for a bit if you look above. I have had a swim meet since Thursday and had to get up REALLY early. Plus, all the swimmers staying at my hotel named it the Murder Motel. Not nice at ALL! (Our lock didn't work!) *frightened look*
No wonder it took you so long to write this chappy!
Hey, my shoulders are mad at me for making them do a 200 breaststroke! They refuse to move!
Your shoulders can't refuse you! You control them!
Well then, they are just really mad at me! This is how my race went first: 50 GOOD, next 50 shoulders are getting tired, at 150 they start hurting a ton because I won't let them stop. Last 50 me screaming OW OW OW I only have a 50 left I can do this. When I am done, I'm on my couch saying just think of how well you would have done if you hadn't been injured!
Sounds bad, but that is no excuse to stop writing for 3 WHOLE DAYS!
I can't work in these conditions, I am going to ice my shoulders and watch My Little Pony *slams computer shut, then lets out a yelp of pain, and lightly opens the door to leave*
Well, you know what? You're always like 'OMG, you got to work and finish this and edit this!' and I'm like 'Why can't you do it? I'm reading!' and you're like 'I gotta relax!' SUCH A HIPPO-CRETIN! He-he okay then, on with the story? *looking over her shoulder* Oh perhaps, I should mention Tele has an injury in both her shoulders, something that is mostly found in old people. Just like how I have presbyopia eyes! GRANDMAS! *goes for high-five* Oh, wait she's not here. Well, we don't own Skulduggery. On to the story, I guess. And one more thing, this chapter is starting as Alex walks in. I know, kinda weird.
Chapter 10 of 'And The Fangirls Rained Upon Them'
When Alex walked out of the spa room and into the lobby, full of her waiting friends, she was greeted by smiles.
"Those glass look great on you!"
"They fit you so well!"
"Aw, so nerdy with those glasses and those freckles!" Alex grinned and thanked them before seating herself in one of the chairs. The group started talking animatedly about miscellaneous subjects. Valkyrie was reenacting one of her cases when she noticed Avis. Smiling, Val got everyone's attention and pointed to Avis. Alex turned. And gasped. Loudly.
"DI IMMORTALS!" She screeched, loud and high enough to shatter glass and eardrums. "IT'S ELECTRIC BLUE!" Alex ran up to the hair, fidgeting with it. "So… Blue!"
"Do you like it? What do you think?" Avis inquired of her friend.
"Well, uh, it's blue."
"Astute observation."
"It's nice, I think, and cool. Just needs some time to get used to!" Gracious stood up and stepped toward Avis.
"I love it!" He held a fist out to the blue haired girl and bumped it. They jellyfished, Avis doing it Baymax style, away. Bearah stood up too.
"Ditto. I'll have to show Fletch and convince him to do it too! Val, what do you think?" But Valkyrie was staring at her phone, a surprised look on her face. Everyone crowded around.
"Val, what is it?" Donegan asked. "Anything terrible? Read it to us!" She glanced up at them, confused.
"Oh, no! It's just Skulduggery. But apparently, the Council is holding an emergency meeting! He texted that there is an emergency meeting in twenty minutes. Held by Elders and Respected. Weird!"
"I wonder what it's about…? An emergency meeting. And China didn't-" Bearah stopped abruptly and her hands flicked to her temples. "Oh, here's the message. Emergency meeting in Council Hall. Come at once with Valkyrie, Avis, Alex, and anyone else trustworthy who wants to come." Gracious and Donegan's hand shot up.
"We're coming!" They chorused. Bearah shrugged. Alex held up a finger.
"Wait, so Avis and I?"
"I guess," Valkyrie said. The two girls exchanged a look. Avis gave an excited jump.
"Who do we get to meet this time? Who do we get to meet?" she squealed, still hopping. Valkyrie smirk and elbowed Bearah.
"We wouldn't want to give away the surprise!" Valkyrie sang. Bearah returning the elbow but grinned nevertheless. Avis pulled on puppydog eyes and Alex pouted. However, a few seconds later, a grin appeared on the brown-haired girl.
"I'm sorry. I just can't be anything but happy in these glasses! I can see perfectly!" Alex commenced spinning around happily, only to be cut short by a chair. She stumbled over the leg, falling spectacularly towards the small pool, tripping again over the small ledge acting as a barrier between the water and everything else. However, this trip wasn't one where you lose your balance, it was one where your legs topple out from underneath you and fall straight down. Alex Banter plunged straight down, her arms rushing out to cushion the fall but they meet only water. The pool liquid splashed up, attacking Alex's newly returned shirt and her newly made glasses. Valkyrie and Bearah rushed forward, but Avis slumped against Gracious, clutching her sides and shaking with mirth. Alex recovered and get to her feet, wiping the water off her drenched arms. Alex glared at her friends who were laughing now that they knew she wasn't hurt. "Ahem. That didn't happen, okay? Let's just erase that from our memories." Avis shook her head.
"Never! Oh, the irony! You tripped right after you said you had perfect vision!" The fangirl broke into giggles once more. Alex rolled her eyes and changed the subject.
"So what's this meeting about?" Everyone shrugged. "Then let's find out!" The six left the spa, waving to Sarah, and headed down the staircase. Valkyrie and Bearah led them down a few more hallways before arriving at a pair of important wooden doors.
"Here we are!"
"The Council Hall," Bearah said as she gestured to the doors. Avis ran towards them, pushing as hard as she could. She finally gave up and looked towards Valkyrie.
"These doors suck! They don't work!" Gracious rolled his eyes and took the handle, pulling one open.
"You have to pull, Avis. Even I know that and I've been here once. " The blue-haired girl facepalmed. Alex grabbed her arm and pulled her into the room expecting to see a bunch of idols. But the room was empty. They all headed towards the rectangle table and slid into the chairs, leaving the three at the head empty. Avis slumped down in her chair, fidgeting with her hair. Alex stole a pen from a cup on the table and started writing 'I must not tell lies' on the back of her hand. Avis finished flattening her hair and noticed the three empty head chairs.
"Oh, who are the Elders? I know China is Grand Mage."
"You'll see." Valkyrie said, grinning at Bearah. "You'll like them though, I know that." Alex moaned but sensed defeat. Avis flattened her hair at the mention of someone she would like.
"Does it look okay?" Bearah sighed.
"Avis, you literally got it done ten minutes ago. By a beauty expert I might add. Of course it looks fine!"
"Better than mine at least." Alex complained holding up a broken band. "My hair-tie just broke! Do you know how curly it will get!" Avis nodded.
"It will! You should've seen it in the London-" Just then, the door opened. Avis' mouth dropped open and Alex's eyes widened. Skulduggery Pleasant, Fletcher Renn, Tanith Low, Dexter Vex, Saracen Rue, and Finbar Wrong. Bearah headed over to Fletcher and pecked his cheek, throwing her arms around him. Valkyrie instantly started a conversation with Tanith and Skulduggery while the Monster Hunters talked to Dexter and Saracen. Gracious motioned to the fangirls.
"Guys, this is Avis Drubbing, the short blue one, and Alex Banter, the one with the glasses." Saracen waved. Alex regained her senses and waved back. Avis still gaped.
"You should shut your mouth, you're catching flies," Valkyrie teased. Dexter started to approach them.
"Hi, I'm Dexter Vex, an Elder. Are you two the ones we're having this meeting about?" Alex ignored him, muttering to herself about the laws of probability being special again.
"Fletcher, Tanith, Dexter, Saracen. Fletcher, Tanith, Dexter, Saracen." Avis wavered back and forth before finally standing up. Gracious saw this and opened his mouth to yell something.
"Watch out, she's a hugger!" He warned but was too late. Avis' arms were around Dexter and she looked up at him.
"You are so cool! And as handsome as the books say! Alex still doesn't think you have abs you can cut yourself on though." She ran towards Saracen, not waiting for a response.
"Oh my Golden God, I think your power is the coolest and you're on the list right after Gracious and Arthur from Inception but you exist so you get moved up!" She continued down the line, trying to poke Fletcher's hair but failing as he continually swatted her hand away. Avis soon gave up and started ranting about how brave he was and sensitive. She moved away, on to the next victim, but suddenly whirled around and ran back towards Fletcher, catapulting towards his spiky hair, an inch away, but she tumbled down as Fletcher teleported out of reach.
"Um, you really want to touch my awesome hair that badly?"
"I will not rest until I touch the magicalness!" Fletcher sighed and bent down, permitting Avis to touch his hair. She stood up and poked a hair spray encrusted peak. She giggled and thanked Fletcher before heading towards the lady in the leathers. When the blue hair came to Tanith, she stared at her sword for a while and then carefully poked the tip.
"OW!" She yelped and pulled her index finger away, examining the cut and then sucking on the blood sheepishly. "Where's Baymax when you need him?" She then embraced Tanith too and then yelled to Alex.
"Al, don't touch the sword, it's real!" When Alex didn't respond, she went over to investigate. Alex was busy interrogating Dexter.
"So, are you two a thing?" she said, motioning to Dexter and Saracen. They shared a glance.
"I don't think we're obligated to answer that question," Saracen ruled, looking ever so Elder-y. Both girls scowled.
"Please? We ship Sexter! And we want to know what happens!" Alex begged. Avis clapped her hands over her ears.
"I hate that ship name, I hate that ship name. I hate-" Just then, Bearah shushed the small crowd.
"Everyone, shut up and act sophisticated and like you know what you're doing! China's coming!" Everyone pulled thoughtful expressions as China strode into the Council Hall with grace. The group took their respected seats and the emergency meeting began.
"Hello everyone. We are here today to discuss the matter of two mortals who have accidentally discovered our world. I know our usual procedure is to limit exposure and try to put the person back into their life without remembering the magical world. However, the circumstances here are different, and Skulduggery has brought up an… Interesting proposal. As we all know, far too well I might add, we are not a very well cushioned Sanctuary. Our two detectives have been complaining for quite a while now about having to take so many less priority cases."
"Such as Jerry the Butterfly Man, the Fish Market case, the Sherlock-Jumping-Off-
A-Building Not-A-Case, the-" Valkyrie interjected.
"Skulduggery has suggested we hire Avis Drubbing and Alex Banter as Junior Detectives."
Well people this is the End Massage!
(Message!) Meaning?
As soon as this is over I get to get a massage!
Well I get to rewatch Starkid!
I can do that WHILE I get a massage!
Underneath these stairs I feel the glares and hear the sneers of my cousin, my uncle, and my aunt!
I can't believe how cruel they are it pains my lightning scar to know they'll never ever give me what I want!
I know I don't deserve these stupid rules made by the Dursley's here on Privet Drive. Can't take all of these muggles but despite all of my troubles. I'm still alive!
I'm sick of summer and this waiting around. (Doo, doo) Now it's september and I'm skipping this town!
It ain't no mystery theres nothing here for me NOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWW!
i gotta get back to Hogwarts i gotta get back to school!
I gotta get myself to Hogwarts where everyone thinks I'm COOOOOOL!
Back to witches and wizards and magical beasts!
Back to goblins and ghosts and some magical feasts!
It's all that I love and it's all that I need at Hogwarts HOGWARTS!
I think I'm going back!
That was the first third of the first part of the first act of team Starkids A Very Potter Musical!
To anyone who has read HP that is hilarious!
And the rest of the song, part, act, musical, you can find it on youtube! Along with the sequel!
Now we should probably tell you why it took us are longest time YET to write this Chappy!
I was on a boat in the middle of the ocean, in the Galapagos!
STOP complaining! You were in the Galapagos! Sheesh! I on the other hand didn't go anywhere, AND my Dad took my computer to Africa so I could hardly go online! I had to borrow my Moms, and could not go on 24-7 *sighs dramatically*
Poor baby! You got to hang out with the crew of fangirls!
Well anything else? No?
Bye, wonderful readers!
Don't let the Muggles get you down!