A/N: Okay. When I said I would post lots over the holiday, I did say hopefully. Unfortunately I've been busy, and a bit lazy I guess… (I also had a bit of writers block) But seeing as it was "Christmas week" last week, I've been enjoying myself with family and friends. I hope everyone had an awesome Christmas! And it's also the New Year, so Happy New Year!
I hope everyone who knows there is the first episode of Sherlock Series 3 on tonight, is going to watch it! (P.S. It's on at 9, in case you didn't know.)
One other thing, I think I have come up with an appropriate name for my fanfic, which I shall change once I put up my next chapter. The name is: Will it be peace?
Please tell me if this is a good name or not!
Thanks to Illiterate Cookie for reviewing my previous chapter!
Lunae walked way ahead of the rest of the group, leaving a stony silence behind them. Nobody had said a word since the fiasco at the apartments, as there was nothing to say. The sisters were upset and disgusted, and everyone else just felt awkward. They didn't even speak to each other on where they were going, but that was about to change.
They had made their way by train all the way to the coast, as they knew that English mages would be at every exit to England. They were stuck at the very edge of England, with nowhere to go. He really didn't want to, but Skulduggery had to break the silence.
"We can't just stand here waiting to be caught." He said.
Everyone turned to him, and Ghastly said, "Where are we supposed to go? No doubt they have every exit to England heavily guarded."
"I know," Skulduggery replied, "But there must be something they missed."
"There's a run-down harbour not far from here." Tanith said, "I'm sure there would be someone there oblivious enough to help us."
So it was agreed, they would go to the harbour and ask if anyone could help them. If they said no… well, they could always make them by force.
Upon reaching the harbour, they saw an unfortunate sight before them. Mages. Of course they would be at the harbour. They hid behind an old rusty boat that had been pulled onto shore. The place was teeming with mages-the group had no idea what to do. They were too out-numbered to win if they started a fight. As they whispered frantically to each other, Valkyrie looked up and noticed a hooded figure approach a mage. The mage had his back to the figure, oblivious to what was about to happen. The figure pulled a small, sharp blade from within the folds of its cloak and snuck its arm around the mages neck. Before he could cry out in alarm, his throat was cut, and he was falling to the floor. Valkyrie stared in awe at the situation, wondering why this mysterious person was helping them. As the hooded figure approached the next guard, she grabbed the attention of the group, and they all watched. The person cut down mage after mage, until there was no-one left except them. The figure walked slowly towards where they were hiding. Had they known they were there the whole time? Were they to be killed next?
"There is no need to hide anymore." The figure said, and judging by the pitch of their voice, Valkyrie guessed it was a man. They all stood, their legs cramped from crouching for so long. "Why did you help us?" Skulduggery said, jumping straight to the point as usual.
"That's his way of saying thanks." Valkyrie said, smiling at the man. He didn't answer Skulduggery's question, he simply said, "Follow me," and walked off. They looked at each other, then Ghastly shrugged and began to follow the mysterious man. He led them to a speed boat, and gestured for them all to get on, which they did. In silence, they rode towards the horizon, until no land could be seen. After a while, a green buoy could be seen, bobbing in the small waves. The man slowed down the boat, until they had pulled up next to it. The man leaned across the side of the boat, and fitted a small key into the top of the buoy. The top flipped open to reveal a big red button, which he pressed. Nothing appeared to happen, however the man turned to them. "You might want to hold your breath." He said. Then the bottom of the boat opened, except the part the man was standing on, and they were plunged into the icy cold sea.
They looked around frantically, there was no-where to go. Had the man just ditched them? Skulduggery motioned to the sea bed, and everyone looked down to see an opening. They swam down, into a glass capsule, and Ghastly hit a button which read "DRAIN". Everybody's lungs were burning from lack of oxygen, all except Skulduggery, who everyone hated right then. Once a lot of the water had drained away, and it was at neck-level, the air was filled with sounds of gasping and coughing. Soon enough, the doors to the capsule opened, and a damp corridor was revealed to them. Skulduggery put a hand to the top of his head, and sighed when it met bone. He had lost his hat. "I'll make you a new one." Ghastly said, laying a hand on his friends shoulder.
They walked quietly and carefully through the damp corridors, water occasionally dripping onto the cold stone floors. Amethyst shivered, a small spasm rippling through her body. "Someone is just around this corner." She whispered, trying to stop her teeth from chattering. Skulduggery nodded to her, and removed his revolver from its holster. Valkyrie didn't know whether it would still work, but at least they still had their magic. They rounded the next corner, and an empty corridor met their eyes. Amethyst frowned as everyone turned to look at her. "But… but I was sure there was somebody there!" She exclaimed, rubbing her forehead lightly with her palm.
"You were right missy!" came a rasping voice. Everyone spun around, to see a spider about the size of Skulduggery's skull hanging in front of them from a silvery cord.
A/N: I know this was short, but I was determined to get at least something done. We had visitors at my house, so they kept me from writing all afternoon… But soon I shall write the next bit!