A/N: This has been an idea in my head for while. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: Still don't own Artemis Fowl.

The Roller Coaster Ride That Ended In Bliss

"WOAHYEAH!" Mane's eyes were so wide that Holly wondered when they would pop right of his head. They were at a circus. Yes, a circus. The sun shone brightly in the sky. Loud music boomed through speakers littered around the grass. Holly's elf ears were concealed in a big, beige hat, which was secured to her head with a small string. She was standing in front of what should have been classified as a torture machine. Why she had agreed to come, she had no idea. Butler had used the excuse that he had to babysit Myles and Beckett.

Really, Butler, really?

Mane and Juliet were beside her, both of them bouncing on their feet like … well, idiots to be frank.

There was a small crowd of dare-devils lined up in front of the roller coaster. Mane grasped Holly's hand. She looked up at him. He was giving her "the face". His lips pulled into a soft pout, his deep blue eyes innocent. Holly kept her face stern.

"Mane, I am not going on that, and gods help you if you try to make me."

Mane's expression actually sunk. Holly mentally cursed. Juliet stuck her head in front of Holly. "Holly, I thought you were the dare-devil!"

Holly snorted. "Not when I am being forced to get on that death-trap! I would fall out of the seat!"

Mane gently pushed Juliet away, giving her the "I've got this" look. He leaned over so that he was Holly's height. He took her hand, and held it tightly with both of his, his eyes pleading.

"I'll never let you fall off. I promise, Holly," he murmured. Holly tried to stare back but her face grew hot after a few seconds.

"Trust me," Mane added persuasively. "It wouldn't be the same without you."

Holly flicked him in the cheek with her finger. He just smirked, seeing her resigned expression. He looked so beautiful.

And so this is where it began; the crazy roller coaster ride that ended in bliss.

Holly was sitting in a roller coaster, Mane on her right. Juliet had actually decided that she wouldn't go on. She was going to get the whole thing on tape, and Holly knew it without a trace of doubt. She was holding Mane's pale hand so tightly, that she wondered why he hadn't yelled at her yet. Perhaps it was because he was too busy grinning like a fool.

"Mane?" Holly blurted as the roller coaster started ascending up the steep track.

His grip tightened, and Holly saw a trace of nervousness on his face. He glanced at her, his eyes excited.

"It's okay, Holly," he said. "Do I look worried to y—oh my god, look!"

They were so high in the sky, that Fowl manor was visible, a small speck in the distance. They had just reached the summit, and the drop was so steep that even Mane freaked out. Shocked gasps of other people on the rollercoaster sounded behind Holly and Mane.

"Mane, I hate you so much!" Holly yelled, squeezing his hand so tight, that Mane had to react.

"OUCH!" Mane cried, before he was screaming, along with everyone else. The wind was so strong, that it took effort to keep mouths shut. They reached the bottom before levelling out. The next bit of the ride approached them: A circle, the ones that flip you upside down.

"SICK" Mane exclaimed. People laughed from behind them. Holly was surprised that she hadn't experienced a heart attack yet.

Something that sounded along the lines of, "Ugglh" left Holly's mouth before they were thrown into the loop. Holly's world was turned upside down, and she screamed. She had to admit, she was having a little fun … okay, quite a great deal of fun. It was adrenaline. Mane's hysterical laughs beside her made her feel—oddly—better.

Holly laughed too, despite herself.

Another group of screams filled the air, and then the ride came to the highest drop yet.

"Mane, why?" Holly shrieked.

They abruptly descended, like a ton of bricks being dropped off a cliff. Screams of adrenaline filled the air.

"Holly, I have to tell you something!"

"Are you kidding?" Holly just about lost her voice, she was screaming so loudly.

"Well no, not really!"

The roller coaster came to the bottom, slowing to a stop. Everyone leaned back into their seats, relieved. Holly looked at their hands. Mane's hand was red and full of marks where she had accidentally dug her nails into his skin.

He was watching her, a small smile on his face. His raven hair was blown in all directions, and Holly giggled at his silly appearance.

"Did all the others see that?" Holly asked quietly. By "the others", she meant the alters residing in Mane's head. He nodded slowly, his free hand unexpectedly reaching up to cup her cheek.

"… What?" Holly asked hesitantly, his blue eyes stunning her.

"I love you," he murmured, and before Holly could protest, he closed the distance between their faces. His soft lips found hers, and Holly didn't even care that there were a ton of people cheering and making "aww" sounds. Mane pulled back after a short, blissful moment, and completely shocked everyone by jumping out of the roller coaster and onto the platform next to it.

Holly glimpsed Juliet in the crowd, holding the camera up, while experiencing a laughing fit at the same time.

Mane was doing some sort of victory dance. "OH YEEEEEAAH!" His voice crescendoed to an insanely high pitch.

Holly felt as young as him.