I am honestly sorry for not updating sooner but if you were expecting me to be one of those authors who updates every day I am sorry to disappoint you. I still know I took too long but with school, writers block and loss of inspiration it was going to take a while before my next update but the important thing is it is here now

Skulduggery Pleasant-Phoenix Rose- The Beginning

Chapter 2: A Fight with a Basilisk

Its pale green scales rippled under the bright airport lights. The serpents fangs glistened with venom but his eyes were nothing more than dark pits attracting the shadows, something I can relate to. Traditional basilisks were said to kill you just by looking you in the eye, but what they really mean is that anyone who finds they are fighting one probably doesn't have long, so I should probably concentrate more on the giant snake than explanations.

The passengers in the airport were beginning to realise they needed to evacuate although their screams continued to echo through Dublin deafeningly. The snake thrashed its coils feverishly as the noise and sudden movements confused its senses. The shots from my pistol were barely heard over the commotion but it didn't penetrate the monster's tough skin.

With the chaos I doubted anyone was paying attention to me, so I replaced my gun with a dagger. My reflection glanced up at me from the steels mirror like edge but I couldn't take it in before I buried it into the serpents flesh. He let out another gut wrenching screech and it took most of my will to keep hold of its flailing body. I grabbed another knife from my blazer and began my advance to the head, using my knives as hand holds as I stabbed them into the beast, it wasn't something to be proud of but it was the best plan I had.

It was starting to notice me and it was getting harder to climb until I realised this was not my best idea, but it was too late. Abruptly, the serpent settled and I loosened my grip-but it gave out one strong flick of its coils-so I fell.

I know its short but I wouldn't have put this chapter up if I hadn't finished the next one which I will put up next week.

Also I am planning to do something every update; I am going to put a question and would love to see your answer I don't mind if you write one word, create a whole paragraph on it or even answer it months after that chapter was written you can also ask me questions if you want to or forget the whole question thing and review.

So here's the question:

In three words can you describe your favourite reading genre?

My Answer: Humorous, Adventurous and Thoughtful