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Chapter One:

The New Artemis Is The Old Artemis

They told him that he was their friend their very important friend the eyes oblivious different innocent. You did not expect the word innocent to be used in the same sentence with Artemis Fowl. He had looked his name up the police had targeted his family for generation. But had been unable to catch up with them. It seemed odd even laughable that he would have any friends.

How ever in recent years it almost seemed as if he had jumped off the deep end disappearing completely. They were sure that he would resurface one day but then he had found out that they had a funeral for him. Above in the human world where his Mother Angelina Fowl was waiting for him. Or that what's he had been told.

They had brought him a suit from the human world apparently the suit was suppose to make him feel human. To him it smelt funny and made his nose wrinkle. How could they think that a suit would make him feel like himself? What ever that might be it didn't sound like a good thing. Apparently being himself had drove him mad.

Holly had told him that they had cloned his body in hopes that his soul would reattach itself to him. But what if it hadn't? What if someone else soul had attached to his body? It would make sense why I could not remember what they said I did. What they said I said it all seemed he said she said type thing he could not connect with the memory.

They had told him many times over that if his soul hadn't connect with his body then their would be no way for him to function as he had. Sitting in a wheel chair he had awoken from what should have been his eternal slumber six months ago. When Foaly hadn't been looking he had hacked into his computer system some how his fingers knew what to do.

As it turned out the LEP had been unable to keep his presence a secret from the public. His involvement with the fairies had now become public knowledge. Artemis had learned most people were on the fence about him unsure what to do with him. But in all most agreed that he could not be returned to the surface not until his memories had fixed themselves.

Most people felt sorry for him felt as if they were responsible. That they should find away to help him it was odd when a few years ago they were on opposite ends of the table. They had told him that he was Artemis fowl ex-criminal Master Mind. The title it self seemed false he didn't feel like a thief and he most certainty didn't feel like a genius.

The sight was called Friend or Foe and listed very personal accounts video footage someone had even put the interview he had with Julius Root a few years ago on the website. It was done anomalously so they could not be traced. The footage played itself over and over again. Why don't they email me or Skype me? He had figured out these things for himself.

Either they had found out about what the LEP had done. The LEP had gone far beyond and had created him in a tank. This was not his born body but to him it felt like a fit it seemed like a dream he was in. It also made him realize what the LEP had done was wrong. They should have never played Mother Nature.

It felt wrong he still had a heart beat but he was more subconscious about everything he did. Dark circles had formed under his eyes and he was pale. Holly had always told him he was always pale but he was a bit paler then usual. In all he looked like a mess he had trouble sleeping do to the nightmares that plagued his mind.

The sound of foot steps sounded like sirens blazing off in the distance he could hear them approaching one large foot at a time. Stiffening he stared as the door slipped open, "I was told not to let anyone in but the Commander." Grub spoke nervously his eyes glancing to where Artemis was placed in front of the small mini computer.

Artemis Fowl the name it self sounded as if it was someone else. His fingers relaxed beside the key bored as he turned his head to look. The room itself had four white walls to match Mud Man hospitals or so he had read on line. Unlike human hospitals plants lined the left side of the building he stared at the woman in front of him.

"No need to worry about that Grub," she fluttered her eye lashes letting out a fit of girlish giggles, "I'm just here to have an interview with our guest." She walked in a wide smile on her face. He looked surprised he had never heard anyone make that type of sound before.

"Hello Lili Frond its quite nice to meet a descendent of the Elfin King Frond," he offered her a hand obviously looking pleased to see him. She took it shaking it a dreamy look on her face. He could hear the sound of bubbles moving from the fish tank.

"It is a great honour to meet you," her tone was dazed and she leaned back in the soft purple chair that had been brought in for guests. "So shall we get straight to it?" she moved her hand reaching for her pocket. Artemis watched a small smile appearing on his face.

"Why thank you Lili how thoughtful of you." as she handed over the security card he moved to take it from her. She held tightly on to it giving him a long look with a frown on her face.

"I really shouldn't be giving you this," she spoke he could feel her trying to fight the mesmer she held it for one then two seconds before her face relaxed. Lili then let go her shoulders relaxing he could feel his confidence growing.

Standing up he got to his feet Lili sat slumped over in her chair. "Come with me Lili," as he commanded her she got up to her feet looking into his eyes for a few moments. Her pupils were blood shot but he really couldn't blow this chance. Holly was away for a few more days after that their would be no chance of an escape.

Lili Frond moved walking to the front of the door and knocked on it. "That was fast," Grubs spoke thought he stopped half way. Artemis eyes glowed with blue magic his gun was still strapped to his waist.

"You will obey my commands," as he spoke his voice was layered with magic. I really should try to press the button. "Do not move,"Grub thought but how could he disobey that stunning voice? He stopped moving and Artemis looked at him intently.

"Hand over your gun and your badge." Grub did what he was told and Artemis removed his gun taking the badge from him. Looking it over carefully he slipped it into his pocket determined to get moving. Their was no way that he could allow Grub loose N1 would find out almost imminently if he met the LEPrecon officer.

"Do you have a vehicle we must get outside unseen if we are seen shoot anyone who comes across us," his voice was layered with magic the two of them moved down the hall way.

"Yes I do Master," spoke Grub his voice layered with Magic. Artemis didn't know why but he liked the sound of Master. Complete obedience that's what he needed nothing else would be good otherwise he would be trapped.

These walls had been made in preparation for his arrival he had been sent in a holding cell deep below where the common criminals were. Being led by Gruff made him a bit uneasy the elf was an idiot to say the least. Unlike his brother it would probably take a lot of work to make him do as he asked. He wouldn't even try using the Mesmer on him.

Everything had to go according to the plan. No matter what he took one shaky step ahead, "I've edited the cameras so it's on a loop." Artemis voice came out soft and Grub turned to look at him for a moment his gaze falling on to Artemis face.

"We need a distraction other wise there's no chance of an escape we have to pass threw the main hall to get out side." Artemis could hear Grub speaking and he felt his heart pound in his chest. The best scenario was to have Grub with him. Now the plan was starting to unravel a bit.

"Then cause one but first hand over the keys," as he spoke it was smaller then he felt. Grub handed him not a set of keys but a type of pass. The pass said Grub on it and had the name of a vehicle ID number on it.

"Don't worry Master I will save you," Lili Frond spoke from behind he had hardly noticed that she was their. Grub stepped out from out side of the door and then he heard a scream as the sound of several blasts of magic shot out from the spare weapon he was wearing.

It's a Neutrino 3000, he wasn't sure how he knew but the thought came to him. The one he had in his hands was also the same one. She grabbed him by the arm and lead him past the screaming elf they fell landing flat on their chests. Several short bursts stung the sealing leaving several scorch marks.

Artemis could feel his heart pounding in his chest they were going to make it. Carrying the pass he could see the name of Grub written clearly on it. Some how they managed not to get hit by Grub blasts that seemed to be better aimed then normal.

"Grub what in Fronds name are you doing?" he could hear a voice swearing behind him but the two of them had made it out side. Already the sirens behind him were going off high and alarming it made him flinch and he nearly staggered back. The light was so intensely bright it warmed his skin he blinked furiously.

Lilly lead him without hesitating, "This is Grubs vehicle master," she helped him inside and he sat down blinking repeatedly she closed the door and moved to the other side before slipping inside. It was almost too bad that he would have to get rid of Lili. She honestly wasn't as bad as Holly had made her out to be.

All the same he wondered if he was doing the right thing. The truth was he really couldn't stay another day in that place. "Where to Master?" asked Lili Artemis paused for a moment before smiling a little bit.

"Take me to a place where we can get warm curry, I hear theirs a good place to go near by." Lili put her foot on the wheel and drove out of the station. Several LEPrecon cruisers passed them but they did not slow down. Artemis leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes.

Finally he was free. Their was no way in Fronds name was he ever going back their they would have to kill him first.