Artemis Fowl: Old Friend

"Well, well, well, aren't you in quite a difficulty Captain Short." Artemis said to Holly Short who was fixed upon to a table. Her chestnut skin went pale in fear. Artemis put two of his long pale fingers on a strand of Holly's auburn hair and dropped it on a small pyramid shaped thing. Artemis raised his arms up, his black sleeves fell a little, and said, "Fairies of under ground grant me enchantment safe and," Holly interrupted him, "Artemis, I have some plans later so can you hurry it up?" "I was going to."Artemis replied. He quickly sped through what he was supposed to say, "Fairies of underground grant me enchantment safe and sound. Happy now?" "Yes and now I'll disappear." Holly replied Artemis asked, "You went pale in fear for that?" As she vanished she said, "It's not everyday you get elf napped, AGAIN!" Artemis moved the black sleeve of his black suit to see his watch and said at a rushed pace, "Hurry up I have plans too you know!" She finally vanished. Artemis ran to his room, removed his suit and white shirt, he put on the most informal bit of clothing he had, a pinstripe.

Holly instantly clocked out. "See you later Foaly!" Holly yelled to that little centaur. She rushed to her house and tried to find something casual. She found a blouse she bought yesterday. She couldn't uncover anything informal for pants so she found a miniskirt she hasn't wore in a year or two. Foaly happen to walked in and said, "Holly, you forgot your," He stopped and stare at Holly. Holly didn't notice and took the container and asked Foaly, "Do you know what I got for ya." Foaly nodded. Holly then took out a carrot. She gave it to Foaly; he ran elsewhere of her room to enjoy his tasty treat.

Hours later Artemis was sitting outside waiting for someone. He looked at his watch, "5:40, she's not late yet." He said to himself. "Besides she has a long way to come."

"How do I look?" Artemis looked. It was Holly. He couldn't say anything. She was striking. When he could speak again he said, "You look unbelievable" Holly giggled a little. "Holls I got reservations for a restaurant two weeks ago." Artemis said. "Oh Artemis, I had no idea you can be ahead of time." Holly said sarcastically.

After Artemis and Holly left the restaurant 5 hours after they ate dinner, they left for their homes. When Artemis went through the doors he saw Juliet sitting on the stairs reading. "Oh, hello Master Fowl." She quickly replied realizing she was reading on duty. She anticipated to be scolded at but instead Artemis said, "Juliet, I told you and Butler to call me Artemis now. Keep on reading, that's an order my friend." She was surprised but happy. She was reading an addictive book about a boy who kidnapped an elf.

Artemis checked up on his mom because he didn't tell her that he left and she has been getting heart attacks from fright. She was asleep. He ran into Butler's room to have someone to talk to. Butler was doing yesterday's Sudoku puzzle. "Ahh, hello mast-, I mean Artemis. How was your date with Captain Short?" This took Artemis by surprise. No one has ever put two and two together about him and Holly. Artemis thought of a classic way out, "It wasn't a date Butler, It was a social meeting." Butler thought just as quick, "Well why don't you ask Foaly up?" Artemis was in a corner. He finally said, "Alright I like Holly! Happy?" "There is nothing wrong with it Artemis." Butler said putting his hand on his shoulder. "Those Sudoku puzzles have really helped you think on your toes." Artemis said "They have helped haven't they?" Butler replied.

Meanwhile, Underground in the home of Opal Koboi. She was looking at a blueprint for a pyramid shaped thing. She also had a picture of the inside; it had a diamond in it. "To attain critical power I require the Damon Rides." The Damon Rides was the most powerful bit of Fairy Technology ever invented. The power was in the gem. If a person looks into an old edition of The Book you would see blueprints for an invincible, indestructible exoskeleton. And guess who has the Damon Rides?

Artemis was in combat with Holly. "Well Captain Short, your aim is improving." Holly was using her twin barrel LEPrecon captain's laser gun. He had the standard LEPrecon laser. "Holly! Finish it it's almost time to clock out!" Artemis retreated in order to let Holly return home and clock out. Holly went home and put on some jeans she bought two days ago, and a blouse Artemis bought for her. It was an ugly shade of red but it was sweet that Artemis would think of her.

Six hours later, Holly was at Fowl manor. She knocked on the door, and Juliet opened it. "Hi Holly." Juliet said, inviting her in.