Valkyrie went upstairs and had a shower and washed her hair. When she was finished she went into her room and dried her hair. She brushed it and left it as it was. It had that curly kinda spiky look that she liked. She put on her dress and put on a pair of black high heels. She looked in the mirror and stared at her reflection. She thought that she looked pretty for once and smiled at herself in the reflection. She went to her cupboard and placed a pair of light blue earrings in her ears. She grabbed one necklace that she wanted to wear. It was a black locket with blue swirls it was one that skulduggery had given to her for her 18th birthday. She went to the mirror and placed the necklace around her neck. Valkyrie turned around as Tanith walked in. She was wearing the green dress with silver jewellery and silver high heels she had curled her hair.

Valkyrie gasped "Tanith you look wonderful"

Tanith smiled "Val you look beautiful to"

Valkyrie heard a knock on the door and her face turned red.

Tanith was grinning "Your dates here"

"I'll see you at the party ok" Valkyrie gave Tanith a hug and ran down the stairs.

Skulduggery stood at the door waiting for someone to answer. He had got here a little early but he wanted to get this night over and done. He wanted to tell Valkyrie how he felt tonight or never. Tonight would be perfect. Someone opened the door and Skulduggery's jaw nearly fell off. Valkyrie stood at the door wearing the most beautiful dress ever and it suited her so well. He notice that she was wearing the necklace he got her for her 18th birthday.

Valkyrie smiled at him "Your early"

"Am I?"

"That's ok. So you ready to go?"

"Yep sure lets go"

They started heading towards the Bentley when Skulduggery grabbed Valkyries arm.

"Valkyrie I would just like to tell you how beautiful you look tonight"

"Thank you. Oh and I like you suit?"

Skulduggery was wearing a dark black suit with a white t-shirt and a black tie. Also a black hat. With his trench coat.

They both got into the car but before they drove skulduggery looked at her

"I have something for you" He said. Skulduggery pulled a white rose out and gave it to Valkyrie. "Its meant for you hair or something like that"

"Thankyou" Valkyrie said as she put it in her hair. "So how do I look?" Valkyrie asked

"You look lovely"

Valkyrie blushed and turned to look at her reflection in the window. Skulduggery started the car and drove off onto the road towards the party.

The party was huge. It was in a big white room and it had a bar with lots of tables and chairs. In the middle was a dance floor where some people where already dancing. They was a stage and above the stage was a poster saying 1000th Anniversary.

"Wow its beautiful" Valkyrie said

Skulduggery shrugged his shoulders "The sanctuary are good at throwing parties"

Valkyrie looked around the room "Where do we sit?" She asked

"There should be a table with are names on it?" Skulduggery said

Valkyrie and Skulduggery wondered around the room looking for there names. Once they found there table they sat down and watched as more people came into the ball room. By the time everyone was here there were about 200 people in the same room. Valkyrie smiled as she saw Tanith come in with Ghastly. Ghastly and Tanith had to sit on a different table but Tanith waved at Valkyrie.

After a few minutes the grand mage Thurid Guild came onto the stage and did a speech. It went on for about 10 minutes and Valkyrie yawned and heard skulduggery silently laugh. After Guild was finished Mr Bliss come onto the stage and did his own speech. When he was finished they started playing music and people started to dance. Skulduggery got up from his chair and offered Valkyrie his bony hand.

"Wanna dance" Skulduggery asked

"Um not that good at dancing"

"But I am" And with that skulduggery grabbed Valkyrie's hand and pulled her onto the dance floor. Skulduggery placed his left hand on the side of Valkyrie's waist and she put her right hand on his shoulder. There other hands were holding each other. Valkyrie blushed and they started to swirl around the room getting faster and faster alone with the music. Skulduggery made Valkyrie do a swirl and she laughed. They started to dance slower as the music ended and Valkyrie notice Ghastly and Tanith dancing together. Valkyrie smiled and then the music stopped.

"Thanks for the dance it was fun"

"Told you I was good"

Valkyrie smiled and playfully punched his arm but her smiled dropped when she saw Guild walking up to them.

"I didn't know they were letting traitors into the party" Guild said

"Mr Bliss invited us grand mage" Skulduggery said

"I see that you have dragged alone miss Cain with you"

"He hasn't dragged anything" Valkyrie said

"You've known this girl for about 6 years and she's spent nearly everyday with you and yet you haven't even taught her the right manners"

"I have better manners then you old man" Whispered Valkyrie

"Am sorry I didn't quite catch that would you like to say it again but louder"

"Sure. I said I have better manners then you old man"

"If it weren't for Bliss you wouldn't be here"

Skulduggery spoke "If it weren't for Bliss you would be dead"

"Why would someone wont to kill me"

"For many reasons"

"And am sure many people would want to kill you as for you are a cold harded monster. I wonder if that was one of the reason your family died. I bet they were begging to die. Because they would rather die then be around you"

Skulduggery kept silent but Valkyrie was becoming angry.

"And am sure that everyone in this room would rather die in pain then be your friend Jerk!" Valkyrie snapped

"And you are to weak and pathetic to be known as a person Tramp!" Guild snapped

Valkyrie had always said she was weak and that had hurt her but she wasn't going to start crying now especially in front of Guild. Holding back the tears Valkyrie just smiled.

"Sometimes I wonder if you have the heart of a faceless one then again a faceless one has no heart" Valkyrie said before storming off. She couldn't stand to stay inside so she went to one of the balconies it was raining and she didn't care and shut the glass doors and went to the edge of the balcony watching the view. The rain fell down on her cheeks just like her tears. She started to think about what she was going to do about Jacob. Then she frowned. Jacob was pretty calm about this and when he said he couldn't control himself he didn't attack her when he had gotten mad and Drago hadn't tried and stopped them yet. She would have to talk to Skulduggery about this.

Her tears feel freely and she cursed her name for letting someone like Guild get to her like that. Valkyries hair was completely wet but she didn't care. Valkyrie heard the doors behind her open and turned to see skulduggery rushing towards her.

"Valkyrie there you are. Are you alright?"

"Am fine and am sorry for storming out" Skulduggery signed and walked closer to her grabbing one of her hands

"He was wrong about you your not weak and you are not no one and don't you ever think that ok. Promise me?"

Valkyrie looked up at him and notice how close he was. Valkyrie blushed and looked down hiding her face.

"I promise" Valkyrie whispered

Skulduggery grabbed her chin and made her look up a him and he looked into her brown eyes. Valkyrie's heart was pounding and she blushed again. Skulduggery would of turned scarlet red if he could. 'Kiss her' Skulduggery thought 'This could be my only chance its now or never'

Valkyrie was about to say something when she felt something cold touch her lips. Valkyrie gasped in shock and her hole body warmed up. She kissed back and put her arms around his neck pulling herself closer to him. Skulduggery wrapped his hands around her waist and kissed in the only way he knew how.

Valkyrie broke the kiss and pulled away from him sitting down on the bench near her. Skulduggery sat with her and scratched his head in embarrassment.

"Am sorry I didn't mean to-" Valkyrie put up her hand to stop him.

"No you don't have to say sorry its just that--. I thought you didn't like me that way"

'This was his chance to tell her how he felt. This was the perfect moment' Skulduggery thought. He took a big breath and took hold of one of Valkyrie hands.

"Valkyrie" Skulduggery began "At first I only cared for you as a friend but as you grew older I have realised that I care for you more then I friend."

"Valkyrie Cain I love you"

Valkyrie whole body warmed up and she blushed scarlet red. This was the best day of her life. Valkyrie pulled him into a hug. Then her phone ran. Valkyrie groaned and broke the hug before answering her phone.

"Val?" Jacob asked

"Jacob how are you going"

"am fine the tests were great. Am all better"

Valkyrie frowned "He cured you that quickly"

"…..um yeah I guess so"

"What are you going to do now" Valkyrie looked up at Skulduggery and notice that he was one the phone as well.

"Umm well am not sure but hey listen I'll take to you soon but I must be leaving"

The phone line went dead and Valkyrie was really starting to worry. Valkyrie waited until Skulduggery was done on the phone.

"Who where you talking to?" Valkyrie tasked

"Kenspeckle"

"And?"

"When kenspeckle did that tests the results were fine but kenspeckle was expecting something to be wrong because Jacob kept on telling him he couldn't control his powers but when he did the tests nothing was wrong at all. Kenspeckle also told me that some of his supplies and powerful potions went missing but it could have been anyone but Jacob was in a hurry when he left according to Kenspeckle"

Valkyrie frowned "So Jacob stole them?"

"Maybe he stole them for someone"

"You know Jacob seemed pretty calm about this and when he lost control he didn't attack me so maybe kenspeckle is right. He must of stole them for Drago"

"I knew it!" Skulduggery seemed happy with himself "I knew we couldn't trust him"

"We can celebrate later skulduggery but we need to catch him so I can kick his ass for making to trust him. He will probably go to my house because he left some of his stuff there so lets go"

"Ok we can get Tanith and Ghastly to help"

Valkyrie nodded and they went inside. Skulduggery went to go and find Ghastly while Valkyrie went to go find Tanith. Tanith was at the bar having a drink and Valkyrie sat down next to her.

"Hey Val how are things going with Skulduggery"

"We kissed" Valkyrie said quickly "But that's not what I came here to talk about"

"YOU KISSED" Tanith yelled

"Tanith keep it down but we need you help. Jacob is still working for Drago and he tricked us"

Tanith frowned "I knew he couldn't be trusted"

"Are you going to help"

"Ok I'll go grab Ghastly and we will call you when ready"

"Oh crap" Valkyrie muttered

"What?" Tanith asked

Guild was also at the bar having a drink and once he saw Valkyrie he started to walk towards her. Valkyrie went to leave but he grabbed he arm tight.

"I think that you should show some respect and saw sorry"

Valkyrie scratched her had "Umm who am I saying sorry to?" Valkyrie asked trying to look confused.

Guild frowned at her "Don't try and be cheeky Miss Cain" He tightened his grip on her.

"I don't have to say sorry to you Guild"

"You will call me grand mage"

Tanith placed her hand on guilds hand and said "Grand mage please let go"

"Until she says sorry"

"I have to say sorry I did nothing wrong"

"You insulted me!"

"You insulted me and Skulduggery"

"Only because you insulted me"

"But I was speaking the truth!"

"How dare you speak to me that way!"

"Grand mage let go of my arm please"

Guild tighten his grip and Valkyrie had to admit that he was strong for his age and that it was started to hurt her arm.

"Grand mage please let go of my partner" Skulduggery said with Ghastly at his side.

Valkyrie groaned and then grabbed Guilds drink from his other hand and threw it in his face. Guild let go of her arm and wiped his drink from his eyes. Skulduggery grabbed Valkyrie's hand and walked away from the bar.

"Ghastly, Tanith we will meet you there" Skulduggery said "I hate Guild" Valkyrie decided

"I don't blame you"

"What did you mean by partner?" Valkyrie blushed

Skulduggery laughed "Both ways"

Valkyrie couldn't help but smile.


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