I already have a story but after taking a break to review and read other Fowl fanfics I decided to start a new story completely different universe from my other story and you may notice similarities to other stories yes I borrowed Ideas from different stories and different authors. In this universe Artemis didn't die at the end of TLG and it is about a year later.
Fowl Manor
Artemis was hard at work creating the latest gadgets and software to compete with the ever intelligent centaur who while was his friend, was also his rival in intellect and technology. He enjoyed the challenge; very few people could match his intellect. Above the world Minerva was the same intellect but lacked Artemis discipline and couldn't keep up in every aspect. Below ground Foaly however didn't require such discipline he had his own unique way that suited him and allowed his to be Artemis Fowls greatest rival in anything intellectual.
At the moment the genii were currently battling each other to see who could come up with a better weather simulation system to install in Heaven. Artemis already had his ice cube to slow global warming, that would simulate snow now he had to improve to add summer, fall, and spring type weather. He thoroughly enjoyed the challenge.
Most of the time Artemis would be thoroughly annoyed by any intrusion or distraction, but when a shimmer entered his study he welcomed it. He could never deny his best friend the attention she deserved and had earned over the many years and adventures they'd went through.
"Good evening Captain," Artemis said not looking up at first at the shimmer floating just above his desk.
"God damn it Arty! How do you keep doing that?" Holly pouted as she shifted into the visible spectrum. "And by the way it's actually good morning at this hour."
Artemis paused to check his watch, "hm indeed it is, I guess I got caught up in my race with Foaly." He laughed but gave his friend a proper greeting and hug. "It's good to see you again Holly."
"What a shocker you caught up in some project that would never happen," Holly said sarcastically but returned the hug. The two had grown extremely close over the years they were best friends and whenever Holly was at the Manor Artemis made sure she always felt welcome.
After the Berserkers temporarily took over the Manor, Artemis told his family all about the people and with Artemis's allies on the council it was allowed and Holly short became assigned to the family to watch over them. She gladly accepted and so did the Fowl family, Angeline Fowl had even given Holly her own room for when she stayed with them. She only stayed days and sometimes weeks at a time but after many months Holly's room now resembled her own apartment back in Heaven, she had clothes and other necessities there.
"Yeah yeah," was all Artemis replied as he rolled his eyes at her.
Holly still laughing at her friend simply went about her normal routine upon arriving at the Manor. Artemis turned back to his project for a bit and Holly left to use her shower specially reduced in size for her.
It was nearing Christmas time and Holly had requested an extra long stay at the Manor so she could spend it with them. Foaly and Artemis pestered and plotted for weeks till he finally agreed to give the Captain her leave. Holly, Angeline, and Juliet were going Christmas shopping while all the boys held down the fort and plan for how they would celebrate this year's holiday.
"Go to bed Artemis it's almost 5 in the morning even a genius Mud Boy as yourself needs to sleep," Holly said as she walked back into his study.
"I know Holly I'm going I was waiting for you to finish." He smiled as she got closer to see how his progress was.
Holly blushed a bit when he said this but brushed it off, "how is the weather system coming? Any chance Heaven can have a white Christmas this year?"
"That part is up and running so yes as soon as I've built the unit we can run it down there and set it up for the People." He smiled appreciating his own work and present to the fairies he owed so much too.
"Great I'm sure everyone would love a change to the weather," Holly said excitedly. "Now come one I promised your mom to get you to sleep before the sun rose if I ever arrived and you were awake."
"Oh that evil women," Artemis snickered, "she is definitely were I got my cunning from."
Holly laughed with him than forced him out of his chair and into the hallway to his room, which was across from her own. "No arguments here, no to bed mister."
"Alright I'm going I'm going," Artemis entered his room silently as always. "Good night Holly, I hope Juliet doesn't do too much damage to you on your shopping trip." With that Artemis ducked into his room laughing before Holly could hit him in the arm, "good night Mud Boy." She finally answered going into her own room to sleep knowing full well the shopping trip would be exciting with Juliet.
8:30a.m.
Myles and Beckett rushed into Artemis's room using one of Mulch's hairs he gave them as a skeleton key to his room. The twins bounced and bounced on Artemis's bed, "wake up Artemis! We want to play and wake up daddy!" The two playfully jumped around and shouted together. In that instant a net caught the two of them and hung them just above the beds surface. Artemis came out of his bathroom laughing.
Ever since the berserker incident, Artemis had really opened up he acted more childish when it came to his brother, more loving with his parents, and of course friendlier to those he cared about such as Minerva, Butler, Holly and all his other Fairy friends.
"Not this time boys," Artemis said laughing and smiling at his twin bothers caught in his trap. "This time big brother gets to win the morning!"
"That's cheating," Myles stated
"Oh really?"
"Yes really," Beckett said pouting.
"And using a dwarf's beard hair to pick my lock isn't?" Artemis eyed them questioningly.
The twins simply grunted in defeat when Holly entered the room. "Holly help us Arty trapped us!" Beckett called out with a puppy dog face he knew Holly could rarely resist from him.
Holly laughed at how brotherly Artemis was acting and hit the release switch under the bed freeing the boys. They both ran to tackle Artemis as soon as they landed on their feet.
"Uh..." was all he could get out before the boys had him pinned on the ground.
A blue flash drew everyone's attention; Angeline and Artemis Sr. were standing at the door smiling at their odd little family and took a picture. "Good morning mom, dad," Artemis said smiling his hesitation at such an informal greeting long gone.
"Mommy! Daddy!" The twins shouted as they rushed to their parents arms.
"Good morning boys glad your teaching your older brother whose boss," Artemis Sr. said lifting Beckett into his arms.
"Morning my darlings," all Angeline said, still getting used to how much her son had changed. "Holly dear you should get ready Juliet is already bouncing in the kitchen waiting for us to be ready so we can be off."
"Alright, will we have time for breakfast first before we leave I got here only a few hours ago so I'm kind of hungry."
"Of course Butler is already cooking up some pancakes for us," Artemis answered as he got up and straightened himself out, some habits he still hadn't broken completely.
Angeline took Artemis and Holly close to her, "well than lets go eat I'm sure we're all going to have a long day." With her attitude everyone couldn't help but smile at her as they proceed to move to the dining room to the waiting Butler siblings.
Breakfast was over and everyone got ready for the day, the women trio left soon after and the men all gathered in the family room. "So dad what should we do this year?"
"Well last year we went to the Paradizo Christmas party."
"That was boring," Beckett said playing with his toys on the floor.
"That's cause you're a simpleton," Myles answered looking over one of Artemis's pre-fairy projects.
"Don't call your brother a simpleton Myles how many times must we discuss this?"
"Sorry Arty."
"It's okay but watch it next time or I'll leave you a trap somewhere you don't expect," Artemis teased. "Anyway, back to the subject if Beckett found it so boring why don't we hold our own Christmas party one where Beckett can go play when he is bored and be out with the family when we need him. We can show the Pradizo's how it's done," Artemis laughed as he nudged Beckett he nodded in agreement.
"I can call a few of my cousins if you'd like to host a party if you'd like Master Fowl," Butler asked bringing in tea for the Artemis men and juice for the boys.
"I like it make. Make the call Butler and call Minerva Artemis we will throw a party of our own this year and show Holly how we Mud Men party while we are at it." It was Artemis Sr. turn to laugh at his statement.
"I shall begin preparations than?" Artemis asked his father.
"Yes son I'll call the guest and have the ball room tended too, you call the caterers and other services we may need."
The Fowl men continued their plans till they had the party planned and proceed to make all the arrangements.
Meanwhile on the shopping expedition
Holly and Juliet had been trying on many different outfits and playing in the jewelry, when Miss Fowl had to scold them to get back to looking for presents. The girls were giggling when Holly's ring communicator went off, "Yes Artemis?"
"Hey Holly tell my mother that you will all need dress gowns this year."
"Wait what?" Holly half screamed. "Just tell her she'll understand," Artemis was laughing on the other side of the line and before Holly could respond he hung up.
"What's wrong Holly?"
"Artemis wanted me to tell you that we need dress gowns this year." Holly answered in a confused tone that instantly turned to fear when Angeline had a huge smile across her face. Holly knew this was about to take a dark turn in their shopping adventure. She enjoyed the casual dress up her and Juliet were doing earlier, but now Artemis's mother would be dressing her in a very fancy very expensive dress.
Juliet too was excited about the dress up to come but before they distracted themselves with the fun of picking new dresses they continued their Christmas shopping till they were done. Which they finished quite fast in order to go dress shopping.
They arrived home in the evening, Butler was already setting up for dinner and the boys had retreated to themselves mostly. Artemis Sr. had some business to take care of so Artemis took the twins to his study; while they played he worked on his weather project again. Angeline hid the presents and Juliet took the twin from Artemis. Holly collapsed on his couch in his study.
"Long day?" he asked chuckling at her entrance.
"You have no idea Arty, Juliet can be fun to shop with but you're mother. Oh frond she had us trying on so many dresses till she was satisfied with our wear."
"Oh? And do I get to see what the good LEP Captain will wear to the Fowl Christmas party?" eyebrows rising in curiosity.
"Is that why we had to get the dresses?" She looked angrily knowing it was probably his idea, "and no this is your fault so you have to wait till the party." She slumped into the chair scowling at Artemis before settling into reading one of her fairy magazines.
I think a great start to a new story I've never given too much detail before but after reading other longer stories I decided to give it a shot and lengthening my stories starting with this one. Let me know what you think I will enjoyed writing this. Comment and review please I'd appreciate it!
