Shit, guys, it's been a while. I just read the last chapter I wrote on this and I would kill me if I were you guys. I'm back, hopefully this time for good, and I also apologize about the very, very, bad grammar and basic English.

"You know where you are, Miss Sardothian?" Valkyrie asked her softly. Over the past few minutes the dark haired girl had told Celeana what herself and Skulduggery did for Ireland. Celeana decided that she liked her but Skulduggery was a dick, who never let Valkyrie out of his sight. It didn't take a genius to figure out what he would do to keep her safe.

"Yes. I'm in Ireland. And I'm not answering any more questions without Chaol."

Skulduggery scowled at her and just as he was about to say something, something witty and rude no doubt, his phone rang. As he pulled it out of his pocket and caught site of the caller ID his look darkened. He gave Valkyrie a quick kiss on the forehead as he made his way out.

"Chaol," Valkyrie said slowly. "Am I correct to assume this is the man you travelled here with? From what Skulduggery told me, he's quite the soldier."

Celeana smiled tightly, "how would he know?"

Valkyrie returned her smile, "Skulduggery knows more than what you expect him to."

Celeana laughed, a short bitter cackle, "I'm sure he does." He came back into the room, "looks like we're taking a trip to the Sanctuary."

"Why?" Valkyrie asked him, rising to put her hand on his arm, "who was that?"

Skulduggery looked down at Celeana. "Erskine has had a little run in with your friend."

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"You know this guy?" Ghastly asked as he walked up to his throne. Erskine glanced at him and his smirk widened. "Of course. We were good friends once, weren't we, Westfall?"

Ravel watched as he glared at the Cleavers, who were gripping him tightly, before he moved his hazel scowl onto him, "wouldn't stretch to friends. I tolerated you, that's it."

"Still witty I see. Ghastly, go call Skulduggery. I'm sure he'd just love to meet this one."

Chaol's eyes narrowed further as Ghastly left the room, "you're not going to tell him."

"But of course I am." Ravel laughed. "Why wouldn't I? I mean, Skulduggery and Valkyrie like China. I want them to become friends again. Valkyrie needs at least one female, now that Tanith is gone."

"He'll kill me, Ravel."

"Oh, Chaol," Erskine's grin turned sly, his gold eyes twinkling, "that's what I'm hoping for."

I know, it's short. Tell me what you think. What is Chaol hiding? It's probs so obvious.