General P.O.V.

They had finally located the killer. This killer was none other than Mr Brute, a large muscled brute – hence the name. He was trained in elemental magic with a fierce temper and known for his grudges. His latest victim had been a sorcerer named Aedan Sandum, the man had been in his forties but looked to be in his twenties, he had been a adept who had crossed Mr Brute's path. It turned rather unpleasant for Aedan and he died at Mr Brute's hands.

Skulduggery and Valkyriehad finally found him in an abandoned warehouse on the edge of a small town called two had spent weeks pouring over research and following up false leads but today they finally got to arrest him.

As they were approaching the doors to the building they heard a window smash and a few cries of pain. "That is never good." Skulduggery stated, as the two ran into the building, kicking down the door whilst they were at it. However, the sight that met their eyes was not the one expected.

Mr Brute lay in a heap,blood surrounding him, presumably his own, in the middle of a circle of shattered glass. He had been cut and slashed enough that he was unconcious - although still alive- with clothes that were drenched crimson. The shattered window was along the wall beside him, all the glass had been smashed out of it's frame and not a single shard remained.

As the two took in the scene they were aware that someone was here only moments before but were very speedy and accurate with their work. The only evidence they seemed to have left behind was some that was meant to be seen. The window next to the shattered on read this...

..."Life will move on without me, but just remember."

A/N Please R&R! First Fanfic hope you like it!