Skulduggery – Crow
Anton – Bear
Ghastly – Panda
Dexter – Wolf
Saracen – Weasel
Erskine – Snake
Solomon – Raven
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Dedicated to Lonelygirl702 (from FF.net)
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Chapter 66
"So we know what this person is, and their sex," Raven said, pointing to the whiteboard in the office with his cane. "I've also told you the general looks of the man – dark, short hair and large. We also know he drives a black van and is likely working for someone but alone. Your brother Anton has also said no one has attempted to attack him or get into the Remnant room in the Midnight Hotel."
"Correct," Valkyrie said, studying it. "Have we got the general direction the van went in? And the description of the van?"
"It's a black van, square in the front and back. There are no other discernible features. They drove out to the countryside so either they meant to go there on the way to their destination or they meant to avoid cameras," Crow said.
"So either their somewhat incompetent as they could have led us to their master, or they're a professional," she stated. "From the killing technique, I'd say professional. Someone who's done this from a young age to choose the discipline he has."
"Agreed," the two men said at once. Raven wrote 'Professional' on the board.
"I'll check the recently released for anyone with this description and also see if there's any record of any visiting mages coming into the country," Crow said, getting his phone out.
"Can I ask how you do that?" Raven said, a frown marring his features.
"Check for visiting mages? There are always lookouts in the major docks and most airports around the country. They're not relied upon, but more so to help spot any well-known criminals and inform the Sanctuary."
Raven nodded and looked as if he were pondering it over. Her stomach growled loudly and Valkyrie told them she was getting food and left the room.
Strolling through the corridor, she considered what she wanted to do. Obviously, she was hungry and wanted food, but what about long-term, or at least for that year? Her mind immediately went blank of answers and she sighed, rubbing her eyes.
There was a bang followed by a thud in a room next to her and Valkyrie stilled. There were no more noises. Creeping closer and hoping she wasn't going to get in the middle of a disagreement, she slowly opened the door and threw it wide open.
Weasel and Wolf stood five feet apart with a table between them. They looked at her, clothes rumpled and sweat dripping down both their faces as well as soaking their clothes.
"Do I want to know?" She asked after a few seconds of silent staring.
Weasel and Wolf looked at each other and seemed to have a silent conversation. Valkyrie crossed her arms.
"Well," Wolf said finally, moving around the table with Weasel to sit on the edge with him. "Me and Saracen have just been doing some adult talking."
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Skulduggery Pleasant: Raising Cain
Fanfiction(This story is written as a fanfiction, but can be read as a story without having read any of the books.) Valkyrie Cain, the adoptive daughter of the Dead Men, has had a life full of love and magic. But as she gets older, times become scarier and sh...
