Artemis sat contemplating what to do with his current situation. The room was dimly lit as the only source of light was from various computer monitors scattered about the room. After a long silence he finally spoke, voice hoarse. "Butler" he called. "Yes, Artemis" "Did you know?" he asked swiveling around. "No I`m afraid not" The two men sat in silence as they recounted the day`s events. "Your father has summoned us both." Artemis and Butler walked to Artemis Senior`s room in a heavy silence wondering what it might be. Although the trip was short, it seemed like forever and a day for the two men. Their footsteps echoed throughout the expansive manor in time with their ever increasing heartbeats. When they reached their destination they paused for a moment hand on the doorknob silently trying to prepare themselves for whatever came next. They had done so in vain; nothing would prepare them for what came next. "Come sit," Artemis Senior prompted. "This could take a long time." Quirking an eyebrow in the direction of his father he slowly and cautiously sat down. After a spell of silence Artemis Senior began to talk "Do you possibly remember your childhood friend Victoria?" Hazy memories flashed through Artemis Junior`s mind. "Do you remember anything about a promise between you two?" Again memories flashed through his mind. It was a warm spring day with a slight breeze to give occasional bursts of fresh air. A symphony of sounds surrounded them. Birds chirped cheerfully, without a care while the distant sound of a river bubbling and tripping over stones in its path. "Artemis" a small girl said. She was dressed in a white gown with intricate designs in the shape of flowers and a flowing veil trailing down her back accompanying the dark waves of thick hair. "Yes" he replied. "In the future let`s get married so I can wear another pretty white dress and spend my life with you!" Sure, why not!" Artemis answered. "Promise?" The girl squealed "Pinky promise" Artemis confirmed. He was glad to see the bright smile on her face and wished to do everything he could to keep it on there. Artemis returned to present time smiling. "Yes, what about it?" "Well," Artemis Senior nervously started "you must keep that promise now that you are of legal marrying age. She will be arriving in the morning. That is all, you are dismissed." Artemis at first was enraged. How could his father be so accepting and allow this to happen! And why was he so nervous? It is not befitting of a Fowl. "But father!" Artemis protested "I haven`t seen the girl in what? A decade? How could you condone in this irresponsible, rash behavior? We aren`t the same people as we were when we were children. Well I don`t know about her but i`m not! We might not even be able to stand each other! How could you-" Artemis Junior felt a stinging feeling on his cheek. Artemis numbly just stared blankly ahead not working from shock. "How could I what? Agree to this? This wouldn`t have happened if you were more careful with your words! You made a foolish childhood promise and now it will come back to haunt you. She went home and told her parents so they decided to hold s to this promise in hopes of getting a share of the fortune! Nobody wants this minus her money grubbing parents! And you dare to throw blame around and point fingers at me? Go, you are dismissed I do not want to see your face anymore." He sat numbly in his study for hours after that at war with himself, conflicting emotions running rampant. First anger then defeat, depression, then anger yet again and pity; it was an endless cycle, a rollercoaster of emotions he could not get off. Since she would arrive in the morning he had little time to prepare his mind. He decided to try to accommodate her as much as possible. Although, he heard little about her, he heard that her parents were very greedy. He did not have very high expectations for her character. She would probably be very prim and boring but he would try his best. He awaited the next day anxiously filled with both dread and anticipation. Tomorrow would be a very eventful day.

Author's note:

I know cheesy title right? I would love suggestions for a new tittle.

I was busy writing stories for writing contest so I apologize for not updating… I`m still busy though… It`s a long, hard road to perfection.

And no I am not anti-Hartemis, I do agree it is the best pairing HOWEVER….. I wanted to do something different and thank you your review made me read my story gain and notice how cappy it was

I will post other revised chapters ASAP! And the basic plot is still the same I will simply Not rush as musc if that makes sense?