APRIL FOOLS! Did you really think that I would let everyone die (that's what would've happened if it was real) seriously, I leave cliff-hangers but I'm not that dark! Sorry I haven't updated recently, busy week, lots of homework and shiz. Responses (I need more reviews!)

Paragon night666: I can't believe it! You've reviewed on every chapter since no.5! Round of applause! Don't worry; I'm not that dark...

Deadgirl19: Oh... China has a BIG surprise coming up... something Valkyrie won't forget.

LionsAndTrolls: Update right here

Disclaimer: I do not claim any ownership to any part of the Skulduggery Pleasant series.

China's POV:

It was midnight and China had arranged a meeting; she strode purposefully towards the light-haired boy at the side of the gym. He had a pointed chin, elfin features and the look that suggested trouble. Lots and lots of trouble. His name was Adriano Mist. China reached him as he looked up and flashed her a pearly smile.

"You'll do it then?" She asked,

"Of course, who wouldn't take the chance to hurt that moron Skulduggery, and, bonus, Cain. Everything's set up, I was thinking about putting it into action tomorrow, you?"

"Tomorrow is perfect; I'll give you the money after the job's done," China said professionally, then walked away and exited through the right hand door.

Valkyrie's POV

Valkyrie sat in the library, engrossed in a book, when Avril ran in and interrupted her (A.N, if I was Valkyrie I would punch Avril in the face, no one interrupts me when I'm reading!)

"Val," she panted, "new girls... need to show them around... in... office,"

"Cool, what are their names?" Valkyrie asked, putting down the book (A midsummer night's dream) and got up.

"No idea, they just arrived, the head said we should show them around, and there are three of them, all girls,"

Valkyrie nodded and followed Avril as she sprinted out the door; her friend really was crazy...

They finally sprinted into the office and slid on their feet towards three startled looking girls.

"Hi, I'm Valkyrie Cain," The girls looked a bit bemused at their sudden appearance, but friendly at the same time. The first girl was dark haired, slim and had very tanned skin. The middle girl had frizzy; dark brown hair tied in a bun, dark skin, and was built like a gymnast, strong and slim. The third girl had light brown hair that was cut extremely straight and reached her collar; she was quite pale and had very red lips.

"Well, hi," said the tanned girl, "I'm Abira Edessa; this is Gail Wilson," said Abira, indicating to the frizzy haired girl, "and this is Ola North," she said, indicating at the pale girl.

"Well, err, welcome to Horsenden academy, we're going to show you around today, and, by the way, my name is Avril,"

The five girls then left the office and went into the hall then started the tour, they walked around the school showing everything to the new girls proudly and trying to get a gist of the new girl's personalities. Gail was very outgoing and bubbly and skipped instead of walked; when Avril asked her about her power she said simply, "useful things,"

Abira was slightly shyer; she seemed the sensible one in the group, the one that kept her friends from doing something stupid, she studied linguistics and etymology. Valkyrie thought she and Erika would get on well.

Ola was the strange one though; she kept glancing at Valkyrie strangely, and seemed very overwhelmed at everything she saw. There was a decided mystery about Ola.

That night as Valkyrie lay in bed, listening to Avril's soft snores, she thought she recognised Ola. Something about her wasn't right, and Valkyrie would find out whatever it was, no matter how small or insignificant it turned out to be.

Heya guys, big China secret out next chapter, and I want you to try and guess what the mystery is about Ola. Please review! Thanks!