Artemis Fowl's memory came back to him in a jolt. Blurred images passing in front of his
eyelids. He was euphoric. It greatly reminded him of the first time he had regained his
memory.
"Holly," He said urgently. She looked up at him, startled. "I remember. You, Butler,
everything." For a second, she was happy. But then she remembered as well.
"Why, Artemis? Why did you do it? I could've gone, I could've . . ."
"Died?" Said Artemis drily.
"If that's what needed to be done."
"Holly, it had to be me. I have a human soul. There was just enough magic to keep me
there for as long as I was. If you had gone, there would have been no way to recover you.
And I'd rather I died then know I could have prevented you dying."
"You think you're the only one who feels that way? These past months have been
torture for me. Not knowing whether this would work. Not knowing if I would ever see you
again." Her eyes were overflowing with the tears she had not allowed herself to cry. If she
cried, It would mean she was moving on. Getting over her grief. But she didn't want to. A part
of her had feared that if she let go of Artemis, he really would slip from her reach forever. And
she wouldn't let that happen. She couldn't lose him. He knelt down next to her.
"Holly. Did you find my will?" She nodded. "Did you read what I wrote you?" Of course
she had. She had read it so many times that she had it memorized
Holly. Do not be angry with me. I had to take this chance. But, just in case, if this
doesn't work, there is something I need to tell you.
I love you. I have for quite some time now. There was simply no way to tell you. I
regret that now. Perhaps you would have felt the same way. Perhaps we could have had a
future together, however short. But there is no use in dwelling in the past. And perhaps we still
can have a future together. If this works, I may come back to you, Holly. Have faith.
Artemis Fowl II