Tanith's Pov

"Nasty surprise?" Valkyrie asked, raising her eyebrow. "And why do you want to surprise Fletcher may I ask?"

"No reason…"She answered to fast. "It's just really fun to play tricks on Fletcher."

"Oh, so it's got nothing at all to do with the fact that he stole your sword and put cake in your hair?" Valkyrie smirked and then tightened her lips against her laughter.

"Of course not!" Tanith protested. She caught Val's disbelieving look. "Okay, maybe a little bit, but it's for fun too!" She protested.

"Whatever, and you're right, this will be very fun. May I ask what you have in mind?" Tanith knew that although she was over 80 years old, she still acted like a four year old and could come up with some very interesting tricks. Tanith also knew that Valkyrie was one of the people who enjoyed this side of her, especially since she was normally helping Tanith carry out her fun plans instead of being the victim of them. And Tanith would not let her down. Haha, Val will never underestimate me after this. And she probably won't be too keen to follow his example either.

"Well, first of all we need to get some help from China."

Fletcher's Pov

Fletcher frowned. What was that? He could have sworn he heard someone moving outside. Much too big too be a kitten. Maybe it was a big dog! Fletcher didn't like big dogs; he preferred little things…like butterflies. Calm down Fletcher, it's just your imagination. You are too good looking for anyone to hurt. Go back to sleep. So he did.

China's Pov

"I still don't know why I'm doing this, it is very undignified." Not to mention odd and stalkerish. I can't believe- Wait, did I just say stalkerish? I'm spending too much time around Valkyrie and Fletcher. Thank god I have hardly even seen Caelan. China was pulled out of her reverie but the snickering of Tanith and Valkyrie as Tanith twisted her hand in front of the lock and opened the door. They all crept into the apartment. Ugh creeping, so embarrassing. China was once again reminded of what she was doing as they walked into another room and Tanith gestured to her.

"Okay, China, do your stuff." China rolled her eyes and pulled out her symbol needle and started to work on binding the room while Tanith pulled Valkyrie into the bathroom.

Valkyrie's Pov

"Why does it have to be me?" Valkyrie whined.

"Because you're so preeeetty" Tanith answered sarcastically.

"Haha, very funny. Besides you're prettier than me so you should be the one to do it. And China can make him fall in love with him without saying a word" Valkyrie answered smugly.

"But China is vehemently opposed to doing it and you suck at doing other people's make-up so that means I have to do your make-up and you have to be the one to lure Fletcher into the bound room."

"But can't we just push him in- wait vehemently? That's an awfully big word, even for someone over 70 years old"

"Actually, it's not, "She replied. "It's fairly standard. Also I'm over 80 years old."

Valkyrie frowned. Whoa, Déjà vu.

"Hey, that's my line!" Valkyrie called out so suddenly that Tanith cursed and dropped the eyeliner.

"Jesus Val!"

"Ha, maybe I should just keep doing that and you won't be able to put that crap all over my face." Valkyrie said smugly.

"Actually, Val that won't work-" Tanith picked up the eyeliner and quickly put it around Valkyrie's right eye before she could react and then pulled back. "-Because I am already done." She said triumphantly.

Valkyrie frowned again and looked in the mirror. Holy crap, she's good. Apart from that last bit of eyeliner, Tanith had managed to completely do Valkyrie's make-up without her noticing. And although Valkyrie hated the role she was playing that needed the make-up, she had to admit she looked pretty good.

"Wow"

"I know I'm awesome." Tanith answered with a smirk.

"Shit, you sound like Fletcher!" Valkyrie said, quickly settling the score.

"Whatever, let's go see if China's done."

Fletcher's Pov

Fletcher woke again. This time, he knew he heard a sound. He tried to get out of bed silently, but Fletcher being Fletcher, he bumped into his bedside table and let out a loud curse. The noise outside stopped. He frowned and moved towards the door. I could always teleport away…but then Valkyrie would hit me and call me a girl. The next thing he knew the door was opening and Valkyrie stepped in. Speak of the devil… Then Fletcher looked at her better and gasped. Holy shit, she's hot! Tanith had done an amazing job on Valkyrie's make-up. She had put pale foundation on her to contrast perfectly with the black eyeliner and mascara as well as the red lip-gloss. Fletcher was putty in her hands.

"Come on Fletch, I have a surprise for you right through this door." She said in a really seductive voice, urging Fletcher to follow her into the other room. Although to be honest, she didn't seem too comfortable.

"I'm dreaming." He said but he didn't close his eyes or try to wake-up. He was enjoying himself too much.

"Not quite, although I can be your dream. All you have to do is walk through this door." She said, gaining confidence.

"Okay." He said simply and walked through the door. The first thing he noticed was that there were two other people in the room. One calm and collected, who was sitting on the couch. And another, eager and standing, with an evil glint in her eyes. Fletcher was confused.

"China? Tanith?" Wow, three beautiful women, in my house, in the middle of the night. Fletcher idea's got a bit carried away there, so we won't repeat them.

The next thing Fletcher noticed was the low ebb of his magic, which worried him. He only just realized this when a very well muscled body pounced on him and pushed him to the ground. Ow! What was that for? It was only after this that Fletcher finally started to get suspicious. Suspicions that were confirmed when Tanith stepped forward holding a pink fluffy dress.

Both Tanith and Valkyrie were cackling madly as they dressed Fletcher in the…may I say very girly outfit. China was too dignified to show such childish displays, but even she couldn't help the small smile that showed on her face. Valkyrie was wincing just looking at the dress, Tanith noted with delight. At first, Fletcher had tried to teleport away, only to remember that his magic was bound. So he had tried to run. But he was no match for the two girls and they had caught him before he had gone two steps and tackled him down easily. But he continued to struggle uselessly as Tanith held him down and Valkyrie dressed him. I should probably mention that Tanith had also convinced China to film the whole thing, much to Fletcher chagrin.

When they finally finished dressing him and covering his face with make-up (Tanith's idea) he sighed in relief that it was over. Or so he thought. Valkyrie swapped places with Tanith; tying Fletcher to a chair while Tanith left the room. Fletcher stared at the door where she left. Not 30 seconds later, Tanith came back in. Fletcher screamed so loud he woke up the entire apartment building. In Tanith's hand were scissors and a razor.

Tanith's Pov

Now this is fun! Tanith was grinning so madly when she walked back in that even Valkyrie stepped back a pace. Tanith stepped forward and was about to snip of a huge chunk of hair when Tanith noticed something. She stepped back and walked over, her faces shining with joy that quickly turned to fury. My baby!

"Ah, I missed you." Tanith could see that Val was looking worried as Tanith has stepped into the shadow and Val couldn't see who she was talking to. So Tanith stepped back into the light and Val rolled her eyes. In Tanith's hand, was her sword. This will work much better. Tanith stepped back up to Fletcher and held the sword to Fletcher's neck -who had frozen in horror. Tanith grinned evilly and brought the sword forward. She laughed at the expression on Fletcher's face and her eyes looked half mad.

Fletcher's Pov

Fletcher closed his eyes as the sword got closer…and went over his head. He had never known Tanith to miss what she was aiming for. Wait…over his head? NO! Fletcher gasped in horror and tried to put his hands to hid hair, only to remember that they were tied behind him. Instead he looked to his side and saw the big lump of golden hair by his side. There was so much hair gel in it that the hair had come off in a big lump instead of separating once they were out of his head. Tears came to his eyes. His beautiful hair! The rest of the experience was spent in utter terror as Tanith sliced off more and more of his hair, eventually having to revert to the razor -much to her dismay- as his hair had gotten to short for her to continue using her sword. When she was done, she stepped back and looked at satisfaction at Fletcher, wearing a dress, make-up and most definitely…bald. Tears poured down his face.

Skulduggery's Pov

Valkyrie had called everyone over to Gordon's house for an important meeting. Since when has there been an important meeting that I don't know about? He thought grumpily. Even so, he went around and collected Ghastly, Bliss, Wreath, Shudder, and even Caelan and scapegrace -who Valkyrie insisted on bringing- and brought them to Gordon's mansion. Everyone got out of the car and headed up to the door. Skulduggery stepped up on the threshold and banged on the door. To his concern, he heard hysterical laughing on the other side and superstitiously gathered flames in his hand. The door opened only to Valkyrie and China.

"Where's Tanith?" Ghastly asked. Of course. Valkyrie smirked at him.

"Out back, she'll be out in a minute."

"O…kay."

They all stepped inside and seven sets of eyebrows rose simultaneously. In the middle of the largest lounge room was a long red carpet, surrounded by seats for them all.

"Please be seated gentlemen, we have a wonderful show for you tonight." She said, looking extremely amused. And it was indeed still nighttime, of which bothered the few guests that actually slept. Skulduggery looked at the clock to find it was only 2am.

"What's this about, Valkyrie?" Skulduggery asked, putting all of his authority in his voice. Valkyrie ignored it.

"You'll see." She said and then left.

Skulduggery sighed and gave up, falling into his seat, gesturing for the others to do the same. They obliged. When everyone was seated they were startled to hear dramatic music coming from the very expensive music system. But that was forgotten when Fletcher walked through the door, followed close behind by Tanith who was urging him forward by means of a sword pressed to his neck.

Everyone gasped as they beheld Fletcher, everything was silent for a moment, everyone stunned. Then they almost brought the walls down as everyone started roaring with laughter.

"Dear God!" Said Caelan.

"Interesting" Shudder murmured with a raised eyebrow.

"Huh…" That was Bliss.

"That's my girl" Ghastly said. Referring to Tanith's habit of making the most of her revenge plots.

"Dear Jesus!" Wreath.

"I don't know when people started writing to God and Jesus, but I see everyone else's amazingly short reactions. This is indeed a extremely humorous sight." Skulduggery obviously.

Scapegrace just sat there, gaping mouth opening and closing like a startled fish.

Tanith and Val grinned in delight at their audience's expressions and Fletcher collapsed on the ground crying again. Skulduggery shook his head in sorrow.

"It's going to be a sad day when his hair grows back, and you will have to let him out of that dress soon."

"But we will always have this!" Val said in triumph, holding up China's camera, which she swiftly plugged into the huge flat screen TV. The group started roaring with laughter again, this time so hard that many fell off their seats including Skulduggery. Unnoticed by them, Valkyrie had her own camera out and was watching their humiliation as they tried to get back in their seats before anyone noticed that they had fallen off. This video was showed right after Tanith's causing everyone to blush in embarrassment. Well, I wouldn't want to get on Tanith's or Valkyrie's bad side.