Spiderella clicked her fingers and a map appeared on the wooden desk. "Ok. According to rumor there are two threads that can be unwoven in time. One was used to imprison the Faceless Ones and the other is to the aftarlife." Her eyes glowed violet as she concentrated. "Well where is it?" asked BJ. "Well it can be in more then one place. It always changes." "Great." Leah mumbled. "Here's the good news though. This thread goes in a pattern."
Valkyrie groaned, puzzles. She was never good at them. Skulduggery on the other hand... "How are we supposed to figure this out before the Faceless One comes and gets us?" Norm asked. "I know." Valkyrie spoke, "Ask China." Iris snarled, "I'm not going to converse with her." "It's for the fate of the world though." "Fate of the world or not. My life is on the line and I'm not going to trust it to her." "Alright it's set then." Norm clapped, "To China's house he go!" Norm made his way to his car. "Norm get your ass back here!" Iris yelled.
Land of the Dead...
Apparently
he who must not be named lived on Hell Mountain. (typical, Jack thought) It was definitely a long walk up there. Skulduggery and Nymphetamine walked silently side by side. "So..." Skulduggery started, "I'm afraid to ask how you got here." Nymphetamine looked at him sideways. "I was an assassin." she answered. He laughed. "What's so funny?" "My last job was to stop people like you." "You say that to almost every friendly bad guy you meet." Jack said over his shoulder. "And what? It's funny cause you befriended one?" Nymphetamine said to Skulduggery. "Don't be angry with me."
She smiled and looked down. "So... how did you die?" Skulduggery turned his head away from her. "Well I-" "We're here." Vladiir announced. "You can tell me later." she said following Vladmir and Lune into the open fiery cavern. Jack stood next to Skulduggery. "Looks pretty scary." said Jack. "Ya I feel a little intimidated."
Nymphetamine and Elora were about to walk in with them when Lune said, "This is as far as you can go." They snarled but stayed back. It was dark and hot in the center of Hells Mountain. Jack could feel the sweat trickling down the back of his neck. They entered into a large room, glowing from the light of boiling lava surrounding a large pedestal like platform in the center. The platform rose high up so that you had to climb the stairs that led to the top. Demons climbed the walls and zombies sat in corners. Jack adjusted his tie nervously.
"This heat." Jack said. Skulduggery took off his hat and fanned himself. Vladmir began to walk up the steps. "Test one." Skulduggery and Jack followed. Blood fresh and dry was spread across the stone steps. Skulduggery lingered behind Jack as to not stray to the sides of the staircase. He didn't fancy the thought of falling.
Of course, he thought to himself, he could just use the air to push himself back up. Naw, wouldn't happen. He was far too graceful. Did his magic even work down here? No reason why it couldn't. The steps began to thin as they reached the top. There in black granite was a gothic thrown. Upon this thrown was what seemed like a man with pointed ears, tall and lean. His red top hat was dipped so that it covered most of his face. He wore a dark red suit with thin pieces of gold here and there. He lifted his head when he heard them come.
The devil got to his feet and straightened his vest. He didn't have a jacket so his collar shirt was the color black. He rolled up his sleeves as he strolled off the steps to his throne. "Welcome, welcome." he greeted. His red eyes swept over his guests. "What seems to be your problem?" Vladmir moved to his side. "Thank you for seeing us." said Jack. "So what is it you need?" "We were wondering if you can cut us a break with death for a while." said Skulduggery hopefully. "Why would I do that?" "Well we kinda have unfinished business to attend to." "Really?" "Satan, it is crucial that we get back to the living."
"I don't think so." he snapped his fingers and two demons crawled down from the ceiling handing him two black folders burnt at the edges. "Well then we'll just leave." said Jack. He laughed showing his white fangs, "What names shall I call you by, your first or second?" "Second." Skulduggery answered quickly. "Jack Skellington and Skulduggery Pleasant. Do you know how long I've been after your souls? Way too long." "I'm flattered," Skulduggery said casually, "But we're leaving here whether you like it or not." Satan smirked.
This melody is based off the song Land of the Dead by Voltaire and yes that is the devils voice singing. I did change a few words in the song. 
Satan:
Hitler is my butler, King Henry's my valet
Neopoleun drives my chariot that takes me down the way
He turned around towards his thrown stairs.
Satan:
Through a river made of fire to a street that's paved in bones
He began to walk up the stone steps followed by demons and zombies.
Satan:
I got a dozen zombie skeletons to walk me to my thrown.
He turned around quickly holding out his hands.
Satan:
In the Land of the Dead
Heck boys ain't it grand?
I'm the overlord of the underworld
Cause I hold Horror's Hand
Satan sat down on his thrown.
Satan:
In the Land of the Dead
I'm darkside royalty
I'm far renowned in the underground
And you can't get away from me
He stood back up and began back down the stone steps.
Satan:
Whoa!
Demons and Zombies:
Whoa!
Satan:
Whoa!
Demons and Zombies:
Whoa!
Satan:
Whoa!
Demons and Zombies:
Whoa!
Satan missed a step and began to fall down the stairs. Skulduggery and Jack looked at each other. A demon attempted to help Satan to his feet but the devil just shooed him away, straightening his vest and hair.
Satan:
Cerberus is my lap dog, he's loyal as can be
My world is made of skulls, I'm in the lap of luxury
He held his arms out as if holding the world.
Satan:
I've got a Dragons Blood jacuzzi, the ghoul girls think it's cool
And a seven headed Hydra livin' in my swimming pool
He put his fingers on the tip of his top hat.
Satan:
In the Land of Dead
Heck boys ain't it grand?
I'm the overlord of the underworld
Cause I hold Horror's Hand
He walked up to Skulduggery and Jack.
Satan:
In the Land of the Dead
I'm darkside royalty
I'm far renowned in the underground
And you can't get away from me!
He pointed a finger in Jacks chest.
Satan:
No you can't take that from me
He snapped his fingers once more and ordered "Get them." Skulduggery and Jack were backed up to the platforms edge. "Catchy." said Jack nervously. Skulduggery looked over his shoulder and down. "Long drop, we can make it." "What are you crazy?! Do you not see the molten lava down there?!" "Just think of it as a big bowl of red chili." "What?! How can you think of food at a time like this?" The zombies packed in closer. "Hold on." Skulduggery fell backwards grabbing Jack's jack collar with him.
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What's a Jack Skellington story with out singing?
Hope you enjoyed the chapter sry for it coming so late. Well that's what happens when you move.
