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Hey guys, this is my first fan fiction ever, so please don't make fun of me. :(
Reviews and suggestions will be extremely helpful, my fountain of ideas have gone dry currently.
Legend
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Italics: Thoughts or Writing/Typing inside the story
CAPS: SHOUTING
" " : Spoken words
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Fowl Manor, Ireland
He watched as her big hazel eyes widen in shock as the demon's blade sank into her chest. The demon laughed as he pulled the sword out, now glistening with her blood. The elf's slender body collapsed on the ground, uttering her last words.
"Artemis," she whispered, her face filled with pain. "Artemis, help me."
Artemis sprang up, wiping the sweat off his brow.
It was just a dream, just a dream.
He glanced over at the clock. It was just past four in the morning. Sighing, Artemis rolled out of bed. It had only been a week since he had returned home, but nearly three years had gone by during his absence. He was no longer an only child, he now had twin brothers, Myles and Beckett, whom he had grown quite fond of over these few days.
Stretching, Artemis stiffly headed into the bathroom. Quietly turning on the faucet, he splashed water over his face. He spared a look at the mirror. Staring back at him was not a slender fifteen year old vampire-boy anymore, but a seventeen year old man. Turning off the tap, he walked over to his computer and turned it on. Loading up his digital diary, Artemis made himself comfortable and began typing.
The past week has been a pleasant experience. Ever since my return home, I have quickly adapted to my new surroundings. My parents have left me responsible for the twins during the day, so adventure seeking is not an option at the moment. This does not mean life has not been eventful these days. Only yesterday, Myles tried to perform a science experiment on his "pet" monkey. If it was not for my quick intervention, his scientific sidekick would have suffered a fatal injury. Sometimes I wish Myles would just play hide and seek with Beckett instead.
Minerva called me again last night. Butler reckons she has a "crush" on me. Even though I would hate to admit it to Butler, I truly enjoy talking to her. The sound of her voice is like a source of strength after a long day babysitting the twins. Minerva had asked me to go visit her in Nice sometime next week, which I quickly agreed to without a pause. Maybe too quickly, for she burst into a fit of giggles, something I had never heard from her before.
Tonight I had the same dream from two days ago. I still cannot get the image of Holly's "death" out of my head. The pleading look in her eyes as her life drained out from the wound in her chest will stay with –
There was a soft knock at the door.
"Arty?"
Quickly shutting off the monitor, Artemis swerved around in his chair.
"Come in."
The slender figure of Angeline Fowl walked into the room.
"Arty, my baby, up late again?" asked Angeline, fatigue etched on her pale face, as she sat on Artemis' bed.
Artemis got off his chair and sat down next to Angeline.
How hard has this been for her, having her only child suddenly disappear from the face of the Earth? Imagine if I made a mistake... and never returned.. what if I, the great Artemis Fowl, committed an error?
Artemis shook away his thoughts. Looking down at his mother's tired face, Artemis gave her a reassuring smile and put an arm around his mother.
"Yes mother, I had a distasteful period of rest, but it is nothing to worry about."
"Nonsense Arty, as your mother, I have the right to worry about my child, especially one I haven't seen in three years." Angeline replied in mock annoyance.
Artemis felt a lump in his throat. He hadn't cried in years, but now tears were slowly making their way down his pale cheeks.
"I…l- love you mo-other" Artemis croaked, embracing his mother.
Angeline returned the embrace warmly.
"Me too, Arty, me too."
As the mother and son sat on the warm bed in each other's arms, oblivious to their surroundings... a new evil had arisen halfway around the world...
