Demons

Summary: What if Artemis was killed by the demons instead of Holly in the Lost Colony? One-shot, AU.

Disclaimer: Clearly I'm not Eoin Colfer. He has a life.

A/N: I'm not happy with the title, so any other ideas would be appreciated. :D Please review!

Holly's P.O.V.

Stupid, heroic Artemis. I could take Abbot. I didn't need him.

But when Abbot's sword came toward me, Artemis didn't think. And now my best friend was lying on the ground in a pool of his own blood.

"Artemis," I gasp, clinging to his hand.

He smiles sadly. "Holly," he mutters.

"Oh, Frond," I sob. "Artemis, get up. You can't. . ." I start to shake, squeezing his hand tighter.

"Don't cry," he mumbles, blue eyes closing.

"Then don't. . . Artemis, you can't-"

His hand falls limp in mine.

"Artemis," I whisper desperately. "I love you."

But it's no use. Artemis Fowl is gone.