PROLOGE
THE FAIRY'S LOCAL NEWS- ARTICLE ABOUT NEW RECON OFFICER
Commander Sool released today that Hollies Carris, former valedictorian at the fairy university, was to replace fmr. Capitan Holly Short as a Recon officer. People were surprised, since people anticipated that Carriee Josic was to be the new officer, but everything is good, all the same. Sool immediately assigned Carris to the Fowl case, since he is always on the move and is always needed to save us from collision with the Mud Man world. Carris enthusiastically accepted and hired unknown assistants to assist her when her first case comes her way. We must thank Hollies for her dedication and her future achievements. A new Recon officer may mean new changes for the whole Lep. Good luck, Carris!
CHAPTER 1: THE UNEXPECTED MEETING
FOWL MANOR, IRELAND
Artemis was tired. Since his transformation from bad guy to good, he had been very busy. He was taking on so many things at once, school, saving lost artifacts, and the duties of being (or acting) a normal Fowl teenager. He had turned 15 last month and now was allowed to drive with Butler's guidance, which excited him greatly. He was, of course, an excellent driver, but still hated the restrictions to which the driving permit came.
Butler looked in on Artemis. He was sleeping. Butler went back to his room and laid down. He rubbed his eyes sympathetically. Artemis had been at full charge this season, but depressively lonely. Even though Artemis hadn't said anything, Butler had the sense. He had always been someway, and even though he only loved his parents now, Butler had that feeling that another big adventure was coming towards them very soon. He couldn't remember the last time Artemis ever had a relationship, or even for that matter if he had even ever had a relationship. But maybe….
Click, Click, Bum. Butler heard the front door open and close. Someone who was a threat to Artemis was in the house. Butler grabbed his pistol and started toward the door. He heard them in the kitchen. Just like burglars, to stop and get a snack, Butler thought to himself and he chucked softly. He opened his door and treaded down the stairs quietly. He made no sound, after all, he had been properly trained. He had made it down to the bottom of the stairs and quickly hid behind a coat rack. They had then came into the same room and sounded as though they had then taken out a weapon. It's now or never, thought Butler. He then jumped out and got his self in position to fire… but fell to the floor with joy. It was Holly. He got up and rushed over to her, making sure not to run over her. "Holly, nice to see you. Sorry about that, though. Pre- caution procedures, you know?" Holly laughed at Butler. "Nice to see you to, Butler. Artemis awake?" "No," replied Butler, glancing up the stairs, "He's had it rough." "Yeah, well, we need him at headquarters. Now."
