This is the first of seven drabbles set before and during the first book. All are from Artemis's POV, and all are 100 words exactly! I'm quite proud of that.
Skullduck: Stop boasting. No one cares.
Me: It's just an interesting fact. The titles of the drabbles come from the rhyme that counts magpies. I know this is a strange idea, but I thought it kind of fit. Anyway, enjoy! I will be uploading one a day, if I get, oh, say three reviews for each. If not, then you'll be waiting an extra day.
Skullduck: That's bribery.
Me: Actually it's blackmail. Get it right.
Skullduck: We'll stop now. R&R!
One for Sorrow
I was watching CNN when I found out. My father was missing, presumed dead, after his ship had been blown up. I froze for a second. He was gone. Then I shook myself mentally. No. He was a Fowl, he was strong. My father was not dead.
I turned. Butler was standing in the doorway.
"I'm so sorry, sir."
"Don't be. He's alive, Butler. And I'm going to find him."
The look in his eyes was one of pity. I ignored it and settled myself at the computer. Rescue missions would require gold. Gold required a plan. Aurum potestas est.