I'm back! YAY! I'm so happy, coz I got the 4th and 5th books imported from Ireland two days ago. I'm almost finished with Dark Days. But MORTAL COIL is a HUGE book! Seriously1
I don't own Skulduggery pleasant, or anyone else that is fantastical like him. Except for Ferrus and his Brothers. And Adrasdos.
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Chapter 2.
I tapped Fletcher's shoulder two times, and then tapped my foot once. He froze. That was a signal that he invented that meant "danger." His eyes snapped open, and he turned away from me with inhumanly speed. His hands backed up to the counter on either side of me. His back to me, and he growled at the men.
One man stepped out. He had golden, long hair that was tied off in a ponytail at his neck. His muddy- brown eyes sparkled, as he took in a deep breath, as if smelling something. He stood at least a foot taller than fletcher. I mean, this guy was huge.
He stepped forward, his camo army boots clunking on the floor. He bowed at me.
"Ferrus Skylar. You must be Valkyrie Cain. Pleasure." The man introduced. My face turned white when he said my name. The man spoke with a thick Italian accent. He turned to Fletcher.
"Renn. You and I have some unfinished business. You never turned in the money that I lent to you. You are weeks in debt to me. If you have the money, I'd like it now, and I'll leave you in peace." Ferrus held out his hand. Fletcher fished around in his pockets, and came up with three jelly beans, a quarter, and a couple of crushed singles. He put them in Ferrus's hand.
Ferrus threw his head back, and guffawed. He picked up a vase filled with white roses, and threw it at us. We ducked, and it shattered on the cabinet behind us. I looked behind me, as shards scattered all on the floor.
"Brothers! Go find this boy's most valuable possession, and bring it here." Ferrus ordered. Eleven of the fifteen men tromped off, searching around Fletcher's vast apartment. I ambled forward.
"Be right back." I told them, and walked over to the couch the next room over. I dug around in my purse, until i found my phone. I sent Skulduggery a quick text message.
I'm at Fletch's. Broken into. Bad news. Come here NOW. ~ Val.
I sent it really quickly, and then fished for my necromancy ring. I found it, and slipped it in my pocket. There was a man next to me, sniffing around the apartment.
"Excuse me." I asked. "Not to be rude, but what are you?" The man looked at me, and smiled, baring his yellow fangs.
"A werewolf." he muttered. He suddenly began sniffing really fast, like he was on to something. He looked at me. He sniffed one more time, and then lunged, accidentally scraping me across the face with his claws. I cried out, and my arms were twisted behind my back.
The werewolf/ man led a struggling me into the kitchen, where he shoved me onto the glass- covered floor. I cut my hands, but I brushed them off, and the glass dusted right off.
"His most valuable item." The werewolf told Ferrus. He smiled evilly. I ran to Fletcher's arms, where he caught me, and held me tight.
"Very good, Lupine." Ferrus clicked his fingers, "Lycan, Selkie, hold the boy." Two large men stepped forward, and closed in on Fletcher. Each one took one of his arms, and folded it behind his back. Their other hand was on his shoulder, pushing him forward a bit.
"Let me go!" Fletcher growled, struggling. I backed up to the counter, and fumbled with the drawers. I lost eye contact with Ferrus for one minute, just to take out a knife, but that was all he needed.
Two other werewolves jumped at me. I punched one in the side, and the other grabbed my arm. I tried to stick the knife in him, but a hand grabbed me by the wrist. The clutch was strong, that I dropped the knife on the floor. My other hand was pinned behind me. Ferrus walked up, chuckling.
"See? What did I tell you, Tula Veiha? She's a feisty one." Ferrus complimented. The werewolf, of whom I tried to stab, nodded. Ferrus took a step closer, and trailed a finger down my jaw. When he got to my chin, I lashed out, and bit him. He pulled his hand away, and glared at me.
I jumped, and kicked, but Ferrus caught it in his hand. He paused, and then dug his fingers into my bone. I screamed at the agonizing pain all up my leg. I fell forward, my knees hitting the ground. Fletcher had a string of cuss words come from him, cursing Ferrus.
Ferrus pulled me to my feet, and pulled my wrists to my chest. He looked at me for a second, then kissed me for a long period of time. I tried pulling back, but Ferrus's hand was stuck there. He finally shoved me back on my broken leg, and I stifled as scream. I was held back again.
"Valkyrie!" Fletcher yelled. "NO! YOU MOTHER-" Fletcher was cut off by a glass bottle hitting his head. His eyes rolled back into his eyes, and he sunk like a rock. The werewolves let him go. Ferrus stepped forward.
"Fletcher! No!" I yelled, trying to pry my arms free. The werewolves had a firm grip, though.
"Three days, Fletcher. If you ever want to see your girlfriend again." Ferrus mumbled. He set a note on the counter, and made a quick symbol to the others.
"Come brothers. Let's wait for three agonizing nights, to see if Fletcher can turn up the hero again." Ferrus laughed. I was dragged out the door last, and the sound of the door closing rang in my ears.
CLANG!