Chapter One
Fowl Manor, Ireland
Artemis leaned back from his chair and looked away from his laptop. He was typing an essay on the psychological behavior of the nearly endangered silky sifaka lemur, which was about 20 pages long. He rubbed his temples then continued his work. He was about to start a new page when his mother entered then room.
"Hello my dear Arty, what are you up to?"
"I'm just making an essay." replied Artemis.
"20 pages in a span of an hour, that's my Arty." Mother said chuckling. He loved it when he made his mother happy.
"Actually just 30 minutes." Artemis said smugly. "Would you like to read it?"
"Maybe later, I have something to tell you." Mother said.
"Yes mother, I mean mom." He said feeling slightly hurt.
"Your father will be taking you and the twins to Disneyland Paris tomorrow!" mother exclaimed.
Disneyland? Artemis was not a child anymore or ever was.
"Are you coming mom?" he asked.
"Well I was invited to this talk in Singapore, so I won't be able to join you. Anyways I have contacted Juliet to take care of the twins. She'll be arriving soon."
Suddenly a thought struck him.
"Mother, I have a friend who lives in France. I would like her to invite her to join us." He said feebly.
"Of course! Why not? Your friend is a girl?" Angeline was surprised.
"Yes mum, her name is Minerva Paradizo and she is around my age." He said.
"Alright make the call. But Artemis, please remember to have fun you are young. Don't be too serious." Angeline said. She squeezed his hand and left him in the room.
Artemis pondered on the thought. Maybe I am too serious, he thought. Artemis reached for his phone and dialed the Paradizo's household number. The phone rang a couple of times before someone answered it.
"Hello, this is Artemis Fowl the second, may I speak to Minerva Paradizo." he said smoothly.
Chateau Paradizo, Southern France.
Minerva finished eating he soufflé for lunch and went to room. She sat on her bed and looked at the shelf across the room. It was filled with trophies and awards.
"They're all meaningless." She thought out loud.
"What's the matter cheri?" a voice said coming from the door.
Minerva turned around and saw her father by the door holding a glass wine. He walked over to his daughter and sat beside her.
"Why are you sad my little girl?" he asked, his face full of concern.
For once in her life she didn't know the answer.
Then there was a knock on her door, and a maid entered.
"Miss Paradizo? There is a call for you from a certain Artemis Fowl." Said the maid.
Minerva immediately stood up and walked quickly to the phone in her room.
Artemis is finally calling, she thought as she lifted the phone and placed to her ear.
"Artemis?" she said
"Ah, Minerva, How are you?' said Artemis.
Her face lit up. It was Artemis. She had almost forgotten the sound of his voice.
"Artemis, I'm absolutely fine. It's been a long time since we have spoken to each other.'
'Three years and two months for you, but only two months for me." He said.
"Three years, one month, 3 weeks, 5 days, 14 hours, and 37 minutes to be exact." She said.
"So you've been keeping track? I realized I've been missed much more than I thought." said Artemis.
Minerva bit her lip. She did miss him a lot but didn't want him to know that just yet.
"Alright, straight to the matter of concern. My father, brothers and I will be going to Disneyland Paris tomorrow, would you care to join us? Your company would be delightful. You could bring Beau along if you like." Said Artemis.
"I accept your invitation. You and your family can stay here at chateau." Minerva suggested.
"Father has already made reservations at a hotel. I will go ask him, just wait a moment please."
Minerva turned to her father and told him about the Disneyland plan which he agreed to, she turned back to the phone. A few seconds later Artemis returned.
"Father said it would be alright to stay with you, if Mr. Paradizo agrees."
"Most definitely."
"My father has apparently heard of your father. Is Mr. Paradizo fond of golf?"
"You bet. They would probably get along pretty well."
"So all is settled, we'll be at the airport tomorrow afternoon." Artemis said.
"Perfect. See you soon." Minerva said.
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The Fowl Lear Jet, over France
Artemis was ecstatic not about going to Disneyland but about meeting Minerva. He looked around the jets interior. Across him was his father who was asleep and behind him were Myles, Beckett and Juliet. They were playing poker on the jet's mini game table. Usually Artemis would join them but he had other things in mind.
"Need anything, Artemis?" Butler asked as he emerged from the cock pit. "I left the plane on auto-pilot, I just need a short break if you know what I'm saying."
"No, I don't need anything, Butler, proceed." Artemis said.
"I know what Butlah needs to do!" Beckett said.
"Beckett simple-toon! Of course he needs potty!" Myles said.
"Quiet boys! Now where were we?" Juliet interrupted.
"You were gonna lose to me, cause you have no pokerface!" Beckett said sticking his tongue out.
"Give me a break! You guys are going down!" Juliet said.
"Let's see what Professor sharkfin has to say about that!" Myles said pressing the voice box of his new plaything."
"Let's get back to the game!" said Juliet while waving her arms in the air. "Ugh! This is driving my crazy! Boys will be boys!"
"Correction, little boys will be little boys." Artemis said to himself.
Airport, France
Artemis and company were at the airport retrieving their luggage. He looked for Minerva and her father, it was a little past 1 0'clock in the afternoon.
"She isn't here yet." Butler said.
"You haven't spotted her? Neither have I." Artemis replied.
They stood there for a few minutes listening to Beckett and Myles bickering about who had longer hair.
"I do!" said Beckett.
"Now, now, Boys, don't argue." Artemis Senior said.
"Ah, there they are, over at the west wing." said Butler.
Artemis spotted Minerva. She stood out from the crowd.
"She's utterly beautiful isn't she?" the Irish boy said.
Minerva, her father and her bodyguard made their way through the crowd and finally reached the Fowls and Butlers.
"Artemis!" Minerva said as she hugged him. Artemis was surprised. He blushed almost to the shade of a tomato then regained form.
"Bonjour, Minerva and Mr. Paradizo. This is my father Artemis Fowl, the first and my brothers Myles and Beckett." He said.
"Read any good books lately Butler?" Minerva said as the fathers shook hands.
"Of course you know Butler, this is his sister Juliet." Artemis said.
"Pleasure to meet you." Minerva said. Juliet saluted.
"My bodyguard will take your luggage to the Chateau. Mr. Fowl and I will go golfing while you kids go to Disneyland. That's the plan right?" Mr. Paradizo said turning to Artemis. Artemis nodded.
"Shall we?" Butler said
Holly's chapter is next. It's gonna get more exciting;)) Just wait and see. ;)