The Bentley drove through the rain, the wipers flicking the rain off to the sides. A crack of thunder echoed through the town. Lightning striking the area. Nero sat in the back beside Valkyrie. He closed his eyes and focused on remembering his past. A black figure flashed in his head. His mind went blank as he fell into a deep sleep. The car pulled up to an old building and Skulduggery stepped out the car. Valkyrie shook Nero to wake him up. He slowly opened his eyes and his vision was blurry. He yawned and stepped out the car. Nero walked up to the building and stood beside Skulduggery, who was about 5 inches taller than him. A gloved hand wrapped around Nero's hand and he looked to see Valkyrie holding his hand, their fingers intertwined.

"I don't want to get attached to you, Nero," said Valkyrie, sadness in her voice.

"I understand," replied Nero, sadness cracking his voice.

"Right, Nero, this is China Sorrows library, she can help us figure out where you came from and if you can go back," said Skulduggery.

"I'm holding your hand so you won't fall in love with her," said Valkyrie, giving a weak smile.

"Why would I fall in love with her?"

"It's a curse she has."

"Ah.". They began walking into the building and walked up the creaky stairs. Skulduggery opened the door and inside was a vast library and a woman sat at a desk. Her raven hair fallen over her face as she hunched over a book. She looked up and a smile grew on her face as she seen Nero step in.

"The one that is messing with the Teleporters?" Asked China, her voice sweet and intoxicating. Valkyrie gripped his hand tighter as they walked closer.

"Yes, this is Nero," said Valkyrie.

"It seems he is different from the rest of the Elementals in this world," said China, "and he isn't even from here."

"Can you explain?" Asked Skulduggery.

"The world he comes from is in a different time and a different universe," began China, "he knows magic that isn't from this world and I feel a power stronger than anyone you've ever faced from him. It feels stronger than the Faceless Ones."

"You mean he is stronger than the Faceless Ones?" Asked Valkyrie, shocked at this.

"Yes, and he isn't in control of these powers. He seems to be a rival to Darquesse.". The mention of the name was like a knife straight through Valkyries' heart. A young man came out from behind them and looked at Nero. His eyes turned white and he sat on the floor cross legged.

"George, are you having a vision?" Asked China.

"A vision?" Asked Nero.

"Yes, he's a Sensitive, he's here helping me."

The darkness was broken by the light of fire. Buildings were crumbled to rubble. Dead bodies littered the street. Darquesse stood laughing. Men, women and children were bowing at her feet. Two bodies lay side by side, holding hands, their faces frozen with shock. Darquesse looked down and laughed to see her parent's final moments as they died. A boy stood beside her, a little taller and raised his hand, his other hand clasped around Darquesse's. A sudden bolt of lightning pierced the bowing people. Their bodies exploded and the boy laughed. His body was shrouded in darkness, the only noticeable parts of him was his spikey blonde hair and bright sapphire eyes. He turned to Darquesse and kissed her. They rose into the air and began firing elemental magic in all directions, destroying everything in their path.

George's eyes turned to normal and he ran his hand through his short, black hair.

"What did you see?" Asked Skulduggery. Georges' face fell as he realised the boy in the vision was none other than the boy that was standing in front of him, holding Valkyries' hand.

"Darquesse has a partner," said George, staring at Nero.

"Who?" Asked Valkyrie, worried that she could bend someone's mind into helping her destroy the world. George simply pointed at Nero, who looked confused about this world.

"Valkyrie, take Nero to your home, we'll need to keep him away from everyone," said Skulduggery sternly, "George, tell no-one of what you've seen.". China flipped through her book and walked over to George. Her black dress clung to her hourglass figure perfectly.

"I'm sorry about this," said China, showing compassion for the first time. She tapped the symbols on her arm and then pressed her right index finger against Georges' head. His eyes closed and he fell back, sleeping.

"Wiped the past hour of his life. He'll think he was just dreaming."

Nero and Valkyrie sat inside the Bently. Nero was happy to feel the cream, comfy leather underneath him. Skulduggery sat in the front and began driving to Valkyrie's home. Valkyrie sat looking out the window for the entire trip. They pulled up to a nice house. The white paint was in pristine condition and the windows were so clean it was like there were no windows. Valkyrie stood out the car first and Nero followed. She waved to Skulduggery and he speeded off. She entered the house first and Nero felt like he remembered a house just like it. The white walls were clean, no marks whatsoever. The laminate flooring shined with cleanliness. She walked through the hall into the living room which had a cream carpet and white walls with pictures of Valkyrie growing up hanging on them. A man stood up and smiled at Valkyrie and she hugged him. His brown hair was falling out gradually. A woman stood up and hugged Valkyrie, her black hair fell to halfway down her back.

"Stephanie, who is this fine young man?" Laughed the woman.

"Mum, this is Roxas, he's my, erm, boyfriend," smiled Valkyrie weakly.

"What kind of name is Roxas?" Asked the man.

"It's American, sir," replied Nero, not even knowing what he was saying.

"But you don't sound American."

"My mother is American, my father is Japanese," said Nero.

"Ah, well that's nice."

"So how long have you two been together?" Asked Valkyrie's mother, giggling like a little schoolgirl.

"4 months," replied Valkyrie.

"Ah so 2 months after Fletcher then. I didn't really like him, he was kinda weird Steph," laughed her mum.

"We're just gonna go up to my room now," said Valkyrie, grabbing Nero's hand, dragging him away.

They entered Valkyries' room. The room was quite bear except a wardrobe, a desk and a bed. On the desk was a lot of homework, which was completed. He walked over to the desk and checked what the homework was.

"You got a lot of this wrong, Valkyrie," said Nero.

"It wasn't me that done it," replied Valkyrie, clicking her fingers. Nero felt a weird pulse shoot through the room and he was drawn to the mirror on the cupboard. A solid figure stood out of the mirror and turned into Valkyrie.

"This is my reflection, she done it," said Valkyrie, walking out of the room.

"You're not from here," said the reflection, an exact copy of Valkyrie, its voice even sounded the same.

"No, I'm not."

"Don't get attached to Stephanie. She likes you enough already, it would break her heart if you were to leave."

"How do you know?"

"We share memories and thoughts."

"That's weird."

"Yeah."

"You know you'll need to make a decision soon?"

"Of?"

"You'll know soon enough, Nero.". Valkyrie stepped into the room and clicked her fingers, the reflection walked to the mirror and sunk into it. In Valkyries hands was a bunch of clothes.

"Try these, we'll get our clothes washed for tomorrow, there's a shower next door and I suggest you use it," smiled Valkyrie. Nero walked through and she followed him. Valkyrie turned the knobs and water gushed out. She took his jacket and shirt and couldn't help a peek at his body. His smooth chest was topped off with a six pack as she scrolled down his body. He slipped out of his jeans and forgot Valkyrie was there. She stifled a laugh as she seen his plain white undies and a rather large bulge in his pants. He looked up and his face was the colour of a beetroot. He turned his back and slid of his underwear leaving him stark naked in front of Valkyrie. He walked into the shower and the warm water hit him. He moaned slightly as how good it felt to be having a wash, since he didn't remember the last time he had a shower. Valkyrie stepped over, picked up his underwear and threw them into a wash basket. She took off her jacket and shirt, slid out of her jeans and smiled at Nero, who was caught looking. She unclipped her bra and it fell to the floor. Nero's eyes widened and he felt a weird sensation down below. Valkyrie pulled her underwear off and stepped into the shower with Nero. She ran her hand down his smooth chest and smiled like a schoolgirl. He ran his hands over her breasts and smiled. He leaned down and pressed his lips to Valkyries cherry red lips. Nero brought Valkyrie to the floor with him, Valkyrie using her air magic to cushion the fall and to make less noise. The water hit off Valkyries back as she lay on top of Nero.

"I don't want to fall for you, but I think it's too late," said Valkyrie, sadness and happiness mixed with her voice.

"I think I fell for you the first time I saw you," replied Nero, kissing her again. Valkyrie gasped as she felt something hard on her leg. She looked down to see Nero more than happy. She lay on her side and began stroking it. After 10 minutes of stroking Nero orgasmed, spilling his seed all over Valkyrie's stomach. A sharp knock interrupted the pair.

"Stephanie, where's Roxas?" Asked her dad.

"Erm, I think he went for a walk," replied Valkyrie, cleaning Nero's mess of her body.

"Okay, honey," said her dad, walking away from the door. Nero stood up, blushing.

"What was that all about?" Asked Nero.

"I really don't know," smiled Valkyrie, blushing as well. Nero and Valkyrie finished their shower and wrapped a towel around them. Turning the water off the pair dried themselves off and got into new clothes. They silently stepped into Valkyries' room and she turned to Nero.

"Climb out the window and go in through the front door so they think you're back from your walk," said Valkyrie opening her window. Nero nodded and done as he was told.

A few minutes later Nero stepped into the front room.

"Oh, did you enjoy your walk?" Asked Valkyries' mum.

"Yeah, it is a nice neighbourhood," smiled Nero. Valkyries' dad looked at Nero and smiled.

"I can't believe my old clothes fit you," he laughed. Nero looked down to see the green t-shirt and jogging trousers did fit him perfectly.

"Stephanie brought these in, I think she's washing my other ones," replied Nero. Valkyrie stepped into the room.

"You ready for bed now? We have a long day tomorrow," smiled Valkyrie. She walked over and kissed his cheek, making him blush.

"I've made the back room for you, it's not big, but it'll have to make do," said Valkyries' dad.

"Thank you sir." With that Nero went to the room and fell asleep.

The next morning Valkyrie woke up and looked into her mirror. 'I feel like hell,' thought Valkyrie. She looked around and saw her clothes were at the bottom of her bed, completely dry. She changed quickly and straightened her hair. Silently stepping down the stairs she stepped into Neros' room. She kicked the bed, waking him up.

"Get ready, we're meeting Skulduggery in 10 minutes," ordered Valkyrie.

"Feeling dominant today," yawned Nero. She gave him the evil eyes and walked out giving Nero time to get ready.

Nero stepped out the back room and made his way through to living room to get Valkyrie.

"You ready then?" He asked.

"Let's go," smiled Valkyrie. Outside sat the black Bentley. The sun glistened off the perfect paintwork. Valkyrie jogged a little to the car and smiled at Skulduggery. Nero followed and sat in the Bentley back seat.

"I got a call from Wreath last night," said Skulduggery, "he wants to see our friend, Nero."

"What for?" Asked Nero.

"Just to see what your powers are like," replied Skulduggery, pressing his foot down on the pedal.