So, incase you haven't guessed, I'm back. And any other author might be disappointed by the reviews, as in, you know, the lack of them. I'm not. I could say that I was shattered by the lack of them, and want to let you know, incase you haven't posted a story yet, when you go to manage stories, it lets you know how many people have read (or viewed) your story. So I know people have seen it. Yes, I'm talking about you. You can't hide from me. So review, or I will disembowel you with a spoon. If you don't like it, then say so. Because I'm going crazy (that may not entirely be you guys) worrying about what I'm doing wrong.

Three

So This is Court

"I don't get why they don't trust us. We're very trustworthy," Valkyrie scowled, looking at the van Dimitri was driving in front of them.

"We are very trustworthy," Skulduggery agreed.

"I don't see how this concerns us. I mean, we should be looking for Nadir, not following a bunch of lunatics around."

Skulduggery murmered something in agreement.

"They think they're vampires. I mean, them, vampires? I guess they've never seen a vampire before." Valkyrie crossed her arms.

"I guess not," Skulduggery agreed.

"Where are we going anyway?"

"Dimitri said something about going to court."

"Where's court?"

"I don't know. Where ever we're going, I guess."

"You seem preoccupied."

"Do I?"

"Yes."

"Oh."

"What are you thinking about?"

"All sorts of stuff that would blow your mind."

Valkyrie sighed. "Like?"

"Not much," Skulduggery said as he turned left, still following the van Dimitri was driving.

"I don't like this," Valkyrie said softly as they drove though a large gate. A guard stopped the van, and Rose got out and walked over. She knocked on Valkyrie's window. Once Valkyrie had unwound it, she said, "can you please get out of your car here and follow us." Something about her voice made it seem like an order, not a request. Skulduggery nodded and they got out of the car. Skulduggery walked around to Valkyrie's side, and as they stepped forward, several people surrounded them. Valkyrie tensed slightly as they blocked any chance to run. "Are either of you armed?" a tall man, not as tall as Dimitri, but still taller than Valkyrie, asked.

Skulduggery held up his arms. "Armed how?"

The man blinked. "What kind of arms are you thinking about?"

Valkyrie noticed that Skulduggery's hat covered his face. "I have two arms. And so does she." He pointed at Valkyrie, who smiled at the man. "You do too."

"Do you have a weapon with you at this moment?" The man clarafied. Skulduggery held his gun up. The tall man reached for it and tucked it in his jacket.'

"Can I have that back when your done?" Skulduggery asked. The man didn't answer, and at an unseen signel, the people surrounding them lead them to a large building. Lissa sat inside, with twelve people around her. A man with icy blue eyes and messy black hair stood beside her, with Dimitri standing next to him. Rose broke away from the group to stand beside Lissa, and before Valkyrie could even think about making a run for it, the empty space had been filled.

"The Council is in session, regarding the matter of one Skulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain," a herald cried.

Lissa stood. "Welcome to Court, Mr Pleasant and Miss Cain."

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