Hello everyone, this is my first Artemis Fowl fic, and I would like to start off by saying I only own Athena and any other oc's I may or may not decide to put in.

This story takes place before TLC, and may have a few spots that take place before the first book. I hope you enjoy!


Chapter One: Nostalgia At Its Finest

Artemis sighed silently to himself as he typed away on his computer. He was currently trying to create the plot of his latest romance novel that he wrote under a pseudonym.

Her cheeks were tinted a rosy color as she looked up at Joshua. The man before her stared longingly at her lips, trying to work up the courage to go ahead and kiss her.

"Just do it," Rachel whispered.

They both leaned closer to one ano-

Artemis' train of thought was broken by a knock on the door. He frowned and looked up. "Come in."

The frown quickly disappeared off of his face when his mother entered the room, looking a little worried. "Artemis, dear, do you remember Athena Ross?"

Athena Ross. Now she was a subject that made Artemis fidgety. She was the daughter of former associates of Mr. and Mrs. Fowl. Needless to say, Artemis saw her often when they were younger. Athena was an intelligent girl, obviously not as much as he was, but enough to where he could put up with her. Though, she tested that sometimes with her attitude and smart mouth. Nonetheless, he had enjoyed her company.

Then Artemis Senior went missing, and Angeline fell into depression.

The Ross family tried to help out as much as they could, but Artemis had slowly detached himself from them. From her...

A wave of nostalgia washed over him as he thought about the last time he saw her.


They were both the tender age of twelve at the time, sitting in Artemis' office, every news channel playing on monitors in the background.

Artemis sat behind the desk, Butler besides him, with his hands folded. Before him sat a brunette girl with bright emerald green eyes, behind her was a blonde woman, with deep brown eyes. Athena Ross, and her bodyguard, Jaida.

"Fairies?" Athena questioned with a raised brow. "You are joking right?"

"Far from it, Miss. Ross," he replied.

The girl sighed and leaned back in her chair. "Don't you think we're a little old to be playing pretend, Artemis?"

"Think about it Athena, if I can capture a fairy, and get it to give me its riches, I'll be a step closer to saving my father," he said. "And I want your help."

Athena laughed softly, making him raise his own eyebrow. "Is something amusing, Miss. Ross?"

"Other than the fact that you believe in fairies still?" She grinned.

"Athena," Jaida sighed.

She raised her hands and sat back. "Sorry, but why me?"

Artemis grinned in that vampire way of his. "Because I know you have data. The Ross family has a deep history with the mystical and supernatural, am I correct?"

"You caught me," Athena smiled for a brief moment before it disappeared. "But, I only have facts on demons. Fairies are something I have little fact on."

"I'll take what I can get, Athena," he sighed.

The girl closed her eyes and took a few deep breaths as she thought about it. "I'll give you what I know, but I don't want any other part in it."

Artemis blinked, slightly surprised. "Without a price?"

Athena smiled warmly at him, though there was a hint of some emotion that he didn't quite recognize. "You're friendship is enough." She stood and stretched slightly. "I'll send you the files as soon as I get home. Until next time, Artemis."

Jaida nodded at both him and Butler before she guided Athena to the door, but Athena stopped, and looked back at him.

"And Artemis? Be careful." With that, they left.


That had been the last conversation they had. Shortly after he had been so dead set on the fairies and their gold that he didn't even notice that Athena and her family had disappeared off the face of the Earth as well. He remembered hearing about something with the Ross family, but didn't fully pay attention.

In fact, by the time he fully realized that all the Ross estate burned down, and that the entire family were missing his father was home safe and sound.

Artemis sighed softly. "Yes, I remember her."

Angeline nodded. "Well, Cynthia, just called, Athena is safe, but to keep it-"

His eyes widened slightly. Cynthia was Athena's mother, if she called then things must have been clearing up, or at least enough to make contact with others. "She is? Whe-"

Angeline held up her hand. "Hold on, Cynthia said that Jaida is bringing her here. Athena is going to be staying here for awhile, just until Cynthia and Damien give Jaida the 'ok' to bring her home."

"She'll be living with us?"

"Yes, dear. I just wanted to warn you," Angeline said. "Now Artemis, just because she's back doesn't mean you can question her endlessly. The poor girl has been through a lot. Jaida said she's been in and out of hospitals, and that they've been moving around to keep her safe."

Artemis frowned. "Do we know who caused all of this?" That had been the question on his mind since he found out.

Angeline sighed. "No, no one does, but what matters is that she's safe correct?"

"Yes, I suppose so..."

"Good, just try to be a friend to her Arty, she needs it," Angeline kissed his forehead and walked out, closing the door behind her.

As soon as the door closed, Artemis immediately saved what he had gotten through, and opened up the internet. Athena had helped him in his time of need, perhaps it was time to return the favor.


Alright, first chapter is done! I'm sorry if the characters are a bit OOC, but I'm trying. I would love some positive feedback, and maybe some helpful tips if anyone has any! Follow and favorite if you like! Until next time, my friends.