Hi all! This is my first fan fic. Not ever, but first SP one. It ain't like I'm the greatest writer, but I try my hardest. Don't yell at me and say I suck cause that would be mean D:
I'm hoping the stories will improve after a while, like the humor and such. And the writing in general. I'll see how this one goes and then change it around if need be.
I know that there are a bunch of drabble fics already here (which I've read and loved them all!). Some ideas have been altered from these, or they've inspired me. So YAY! I don't mean to steal! Don't sue me!
I've only read the first and second books. I'll probably finish the 3rd soon since I'm about half way through, but yeah. If you don't want to be spoiled, don't read. AND DON'T SPOIL ME GOODNESS GRACIOUS!
Last thing I say before my first 'story', I own nothin'. Except the concepts of the stories. Any other books, movies, TV shows, or Skulduggery Pleasant in general, I do not own. This is the main copyright saying for this chunk of stories. I'll just forget to put it in later. But without further ado, here it is!
Drabble 1: Seeing a Movie
The rain poured down and clattered on the roof of the late Gordon Edgley's house. Stephanie Edgley sat staring out the window facing the damp streets of Dublin, Ireland. She pulled her sweater around her tighter when the wind whipped around outside.
"It's May for God's sake!" Tanith Low yelled out from behind Stephanie, a.k.a. Valkyrie Cain. "Aren't we supposed to have flowers by now?! The saying goes 'April showers bring May flowers!'"
Ghastly stopped reading his book to look at Tanith. She grinned and sat down next to Valkyrie.
She looked out the window, but frowned and turned to Valkyrie. "I'm bored."
"I know, same," Valkyrie responded. It was cold, rainy, and no cases had come up. Both ladies sighed at the same time and then screamed and jumped back from the window. Ghastly ran up behind them and got into a fighting stance. Tanith and Valkyrie peeked out from behind him. They looked out the window and saw, of course, nothing.
"Ha!" Ghastly laughed. "It's nothing girls!" He turned around to head back to the chair he was sitting in, when he stopped suddenly. Valkyrie and Tanith hesitated and turned around to see what Ghastly was looking at. They found the big armchair of course, but somebody else was in it.
"Skulduggery…you suck," Valkyrie sighed and charged toward the skinny skeleton in the armchair. He opened his mouth, but instead took off his hat and placed it on Valkyrie's head. She mumbled something and took off the hat.
"I see you're happy," he said to her. Valkyrie stuck out her tongue at him and headed back to the window. She could hear the faint conversations over the wind. Ghastly was telling Skulduggery something. But Valkyrie didn't care. Skulduggery laughed loudly and was joined by Ghastly and Tanith. She sensed Skulduggery get up from the chair and head over to her. He plopped down beside her and let out a big heavy sigh.
"Wazzup?" Skulduggery attempted. Valkyrie turned her head and had a look of pure horror on her face.
"Skulduggery," she began. "There is a rule that says there are some people who should not say or do certain things. You just broke that rule." Skulduggery shrugged and sighed again.
"Wanna go outside?" He asked.
"Yeah, cause I love the freezing cold rain and wind!"
"How about a movie?" Tanith suggested. Ghastly looked up from the book he was reading.
"Sounds good….but what?" he asked.
"I dunno."
"Well, awesome then!" Valkyrie said.
"Fine, Miss Cranky Butt. Can you think of anything?" Skulduggery asked Valkyrie. She blushed and turned away.
"Uhhh....the only thing I can think of is that Star Trek movie," she muttered.
"Alright! Star Trek it is!" Skulduggery said, jumping up and heading out the door. Ghastly shuffled out behind him, not bothering with a coat. Tanith grabbed her sword and coat and waited for Valkyrie to grab her purse. They headed out the door into the cold.
The Bentley was parked across the street and both girls had to sprint to get there. Tanith wrenched open the back door and crawled in next to Ghastly. Valkyrie slid into the passenger seat, next to Skulduggery. He revved up the engine and the Bentley went speeding down the road.
When they arrived at the movie theater, it was completely empty. Everyone had just preferred to stay home than see a movie. All four headed to the doors quickly and bought the tickets. The clerk eyed Skulduggery and Ghastly suspiciously. Quickly, Tanith and Valkyrie headed into the bathrooms, leaving Skulduggery and Ghastly standing there awkwardly.
"Do you know what this movie is about?" Tanith asked, while drying her hands
Valkyrie shrugged. "There's a spaceship and stuff blows up? Plus aliens everywhere." Tanith smiled at that. They emerged from the bathroom and found Skulduggery and Ghastly staring up at a large poster with gangster style people on it. Two men with huge machine guns looked like they were yelling and were fighting.
"Ahh. Remember those days?" Skulduggery asked Ghastly.
"Some of the best."
"Uh Guys? Movie?" Valkyrie said from behind them. Ghastly and Skulduggery sighed and turned around.
"You would have loved the 1920's! Back when the music was good, the people were great, and there were no annoying girls to follow me around and bug me!"
Valkyrie punched Skulduggery playfully. "Yes, well, your life wouldn't be as fulfilled without me!" Skulduggery snorted.
"Correction. Your life wouldn't be as fulfilled. I taught you magic and stuff! Without me you'd just be a boring teenager," Skulduggery replied.
Valkyrie opened her mouth to say something, but was cut off by Tanith.
"As fun as your word play games get, we're at the theater." The four shuffled in and took seats at the very top in the very corner. Skulduggery removed his hat and sunglasses.
"Without me you'd be a skeleton wandering around aimlessly just making people mad and beating them up," Valkyrie whispered as soon as the lights went dim. Skulduggery turned to look at her and smiled his strange skeleton smile.
"True that, dear Valkyrie," Skulduggery whispered back. Valkyrie smiled and popped some popcorn in her mouth.
The movie was finally over. As cool as the special effects were, neither Skulduggery, Valkyrie, Ghastly, or Tanith were impressed.
"Maybe it would have been better if we knew who everybody originally was," Valkyrie stated. There was a quiet murmur of agreements. "Also, maybe I would have enjoyed it if I could actually see it!" Skulduggery shrugged.
"Hey, there were some inappropriate parts. Don't blame me!"
"But I'm 14! Gimme a break!"
"Yeah geez Skulduggery," Tanith joined in. "It's not like she hasn't heard about it! Ghastly? Come on! Help out poor Valkyrie."
"I'm gonna stay outta this one, thanks." Valkyrie frowned.
"Fine. I did like that Spock guy. Oh Tanith, what was so horrifying about those parts where Skulduggery covered my eyes, again?"
"Just that chick with the mini-skirt was making out with the pointy ears guy." Valkyrie stared at Skulduggery.
"If looks could kill, Skulduggery…." Valkyrie muttered.
"I know, I know. I would be a super dead man. Oh look, it stopped raining! Training?" Skulduggery asked. Valkyrie snorted and soon started laughing. Tanith joined in for no reason and Ghastly was chuckling at the hysterical ladies.
"What is so funny?" Skulduggery demanded.
"We're one screwed up bunch of people." Valkyrie managed between laughs.
"I take offense to that. But, I for one actually enjoyed the movie. Minus all the kissing and such. That was unnecessary. It was very…unique," Skulduggery stated after driving off. Valkyrie and Tanith started laughing once again.
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What did ya think!? Sorry I ended it kinda abruptly. I couldn't think of any endings! XD I had thought of something else to end with, but scrapped that idea. I really hoped you enjoyed it and please read and review!
I apologize for any grammar, spelling, etc. mistakes. I proofread it a bunch but I dunno. I miss these things all the time. What can I say, I'm a Grammar Nazi!