My second Artemis Fowl fic. I highly suggest looking at it my first (it's a writing prompt); especially those who want to do an AF fic, but don't know how to get started, or for those with writer's block. It has the incredibly obvious title of "AF Writing Prompt", and that's probably what repelled everyone away. Sorry :) but it's actually one of my better works if you ask me.

Disclaimer: I am not the one who goes by the name of Eoin (pronounced Owen for those of you who don't know) Colfer, so i don't own ANY of the characters. i AM, however, the one who goes by CherryBerryB, and my real name, which is none of your business 8)

Anyway, ON WITH THE FIC!

Artemis was busy pointing out the many holes in a scientific theory when someone knocked at his window. Turning around, he saw Holly perched on the ledge, motioning for him to open the porthole. With a sigh that rivaled that of a dying animal, he got off his chair and opened it.

"Don't worry. My parents are in Italy for business and the twins are at the nanny's."

Holly stepped into the room. "What? No hello? What a way to treat your guest. Anyway, where's the big man and his sister," she asked before he could make any smart replies.

"Juliet is downstairs watching wrestling and Butler is currently downstairs making dinner. I believe there are some vegetarian entrées if you'd care to stay," Artemis replied smoothly.

"No, I just completed the ritual and decided to stop in to say hello. I only have so much time up top, but I'm sure I can stretch it a little. I think I'll go see Juliet if you are so eager to get rid of me."

Artemis sighed again. "I'll be down in a moment."

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About five minutes after letting Holly in, Artemis realized that he didn't hear a sound coming from downstairs. After the last few years of living with the twins, the genius knew that the calm always came before the storm.

Walking down the stairs into the foyer, he heard giggles wafting from the great room. Following the sound, he came across Holly and Juliet looking down in a book.

Oh, no. Don't tell me…

But instead of openly addressing these fears he said coolly, "What are you two looking at?"

At this, both of the females looked at him, then at each other, and exploded in laughter. It took about three minutes of Artemis imposing his best glare until they could stifle their guffaws long enough for Holly to say, "Wow, Artemis. What a cute little butt you have," and they were at it again.

The prodigy coloured and yanked the book away from them, studying the picture. He was, unfortunately, right. It was indeed his baby album, and the picture that was enlarged on the page was of Artemis, approximately nine months old, crawling on the floor to his father's laptop…

Stark naked.

Colouring once more, the genius grabbed the book and angrily stalked up the stairs. He then went up to his study and locked the offending album in a drawer in his desk.

XxAFxX

"So then what happened?" Foaly asked, intrigued.

Holly smirked. "I went upstairs and jimmied the lock, all to get this." From her pocket, she produced a copy of Artemis' baby picture.

Foaly peered at it a moment, as if he couldn't decide what emotion to express, then started whinnying so loud; a few of the techies looked at him strangely.

Holly just smiled again. "Ok, Arty my boy. Let's see what you think about blackmail."

XxAFxX

So, wadja think? I hope to find out! *cough* review *cough*