Stomping through an snow covered city with a dress and a heavy overcoat isn't the warmest thing in the world. But it works. Laura White was on a mission. A mission of love if you would call it, well, that's not exactly what she would call it, she would call it "operation rescue" or something along those lines. Well, here is how the story began…
Laura frowned and knitted her brows. Some crossword puzzles proved to be exceptionally difficult. It was hard enough to forget things, but finding them in a vast knowledge of many things was quite hard. Laura smiled.
"Liverworts," Laura laughed. "That's what that plant was." She mentally face palmed for not remembering. "Silly me."
"Mistress Laura," Stated one of the maids.
"Laura will do," Laura stated, waving off the "mistress" and looking up from the newspaper.
"Someone is here to see you…" The maid shrank down, trying to look as small as possible.
"No need to be scared, I'm not like my mother," Laura said, looking the maid with concern. "Send this 'someone' in, please." The maid nodded sternly and stepped into the hall. A tall skinny woman walked in, she had a slight tan, blond hair that was in a bun, and she was wearing black rimmed glasses with a formal women's suit. Laura stood from her chair.
"I'm Miss Gianna Wright," She introduced. "I will be you're new bodyguard." Laura raised an eyebrow. The last bodyguard quit because of the affairs Laura was into, would this one also?
"You know who I am," Laura muttered, lifting her head so her icy eyes met those of the bodyguards. "If you are not fully prepared, as in training wise, to deal with what I get myself into, I will personally fire you…"
"A bit cold for such a young girl, don't you think?" Gianna asked raising an eyebrow.
Laura rolled her eyes, ignoring the question. "We have a mission; I need you to protect me from a Fowl character… or something… I don't know what he intends to do… I've heard he is quite brilliant," Laura walked over to the window and watched as the snow flakes fell from outside. "Mother has asked me to meet him, something about a…" Laura waved a hand in the air. "Business partner," Laura turned staring at the bodyguard. "Are you in…?"
Gianna nodded. "I know what business your family gets into, Miss White-
"Laura," Interrupted Laura.
"Laura, and I would be more than happy to accompany you on your trip."
"Perfect," Laura smiled, a devilish smile, at that. Laura walked over to the wall and pushed the small button on the panel to call the maid.
"You called?" The maid from before walked in.
"Yes, what's your name?" Laura asked.
"Maya," she responded.
"Maya, I need you to fetch my suitcase and have someone get the jet ready, I need to get to Dublin straight away," Laura ordered.
"Suitcase, and get someone to start the jet," Maya nodded and hurried out of the room. Laura looked at Gianna.
"I hope you're prepared for a couple of nights," Laura stated, turning to face Gianna.
"I am ma'am, excuse me, Laura, I am quite prepared," Gianna responded.
"Good, grab a warm coat while you're grabbing your belongings," Laura dismissed, flipping a lock of long black hair over her shoulder. Gianna left the room, leaving Laura to herself. She smiled and turned toward the window again.
"Hm… Artemis Fowl… I wonder how he will act upon seeing me…"
I don't know why mother insists on me meeting this Artemis fellow, Laura though; he is probably years older than I am. Laura shifted in her seat and bit her lip, Why am I so nervous? I'm never nervous.
The limousine drove up to a huge manor, old by the looks of it. Not as huge as the White's manor, but big enough. The driver opened the door for the young heiress and she slipped out, smiling slightly at the crisp winter air. Gianna came out after her and led her to the front door. Gianna knocked on the door, and a mountain sized man with a bald head answered.
"Miss White is here to see Mr. Fowl," Gianna stated, her expression blank and emotionless. The bald man stepped aside and let the two ladies pass. Laura stared at the man as he shut the door and led them into a dinning room.
"The guard will not be necessary, Miss White," A voice stated, from the end of the table. Laura nodded to Gianna, and she walked out. Artemis stood up and walked over to the young girl.
"Quite nice to finally meet you Mr. Fowl, I was expecting someone-
"Older, yes…" Artemis interrupted.
"Yes, exactly," Laura smiled, not impressed by him even though she was slightly attracted to him. Artemis had jet black hair, pail skin, deep dark blue eyes, wore a navy blue suit, and loafers. Laura looked almost exactly the same, minus the suit and replaced with a mid-thigh navy dress, and her hair was longer.
"Have a seat, if you will," He motioned to a chair, pulling it out.
Laura smiled slightly. "Thank you Mr. Fowl."
"Call me Artemis," He insisted, pushing the chair in after Laura sat down and made his way to the seat across from her.
"So, what exactly do you need from me?" Laura asked, flipping her hair expertly. Artemis coughed.
"Well, you see, we have both had many encounters with the LEPrecon unit," Artemis started, while Laura winced. How did he know that?
"Yes, I have had some encounters," Laura commented.
"Though that is not the point," Artemis stated. "The point is that we have both been invited to a Ball in Paris, France, and it is imperative that we both go,"
"So, you're saying that this Ball is for-
"Business, yes, and it is good for the both of us," Interrupted Artemis.
"But, why wasn't I informed of the Ball?" asked Laura.
"Because, your mother would not have agreed…" Artemis trailed off.
"Agreed to what?" Laura questioned. "What is it we have to do, to get this 'Business partner'?"
"Well, Miss. White, we have to pretend we are together… as in, a couple," Artemis stated, coolly, shifting uncomfortably in his chair.
"Oh…" was all that Laura could manage to get out. Pretending could not be so hard… right?
"Yes, and this Business partner is going to be of great value to both of our families," Artemis continued. "I suppose you are going to need a dress, because you did not bring one to fit the dress code?"
"Yes, I will need one," Laura swallowed hard. "Would you happen to know a good place?"
"Yes, in fact, I know the perfect place," Artemis mused. "And, I would be happy to assist you, darling." Artemis' brow twitched and Laura rose and eyebrow.
"Are you alright dear, you seemed upset," Laura smiled, showing her vampire like teeth.
"Fine," Artemis stated, standing up. "Shall we be on our way?"
"We shall," Laura agreed, standing up as well and following Artemis out of the room.
"So you can remember everything anyone says to you?" Artemis asked, quite impressed.
"Yes actually, and if I read or watch anything also," Laura looked away from the dress and toward Artemis. "This one is nice."
"I would pick something more like this, for someone like yourself," Artemis stated pointing out a dress. Laura smiled.
"Yes, that one is nice as well,"
Gianna watched Laura and Artemis carefully, making sure nothing happened to the young heiress.
"I haven't seen Master Artemis like this before," The mountain sized man stated, watching Artemis carefully as well.
"I've only known Mistress Laura for a couple of hours, so I don't know her quite well," Gianna rolled her eyes.
"Call me Butler," The manservant said, looking at Gianna.
"You may call me Gianna," The body guard insisted, looking at Butler in the eyes. What is this weird feeling inside me, Gianna though, I've never felt it before.
"We better get back to work," Butler stated, not taking his eyes off Gianna.
"Yes, we must," Gianna bit her lip, and looked away, right as Butler did.
"This one is lovely," Laura stated, taking the frilly pail rose dress off the rack.
"The only one of its kind, hand made by the designer," The store clerk came up behind her. Laura looked at Artemis, he smiled slightly.
"Its very nice, may I try it on?" Laura asked the clerk. He nodded and showed her to the dressing room.
"Take as much time as you need," The clerk said, walking away.
"Thank you sir," Laura responded. She looked at Artemis who sat down on a velvet couch outside the dressing room, then Laura looked over at the two body guards who could see them both while making small talk with each other.
Laura stepped into the dressing room and closed the door, locking it behind her. Then she slipped out of the dress she was wearing and slipped on the pale rose dress. The dress fit comfortably on Laura's small frame, she looked in the mirror and braided her hair to the side, tying a pale rose colored bow at the end. She looked at herself for a second longer then walked out of the dressing room.
Artemis was speechless, for the first time in his life. The girl standing in front of him was absolutely gorgeous. She blinked at him a couple of times.
"Does this look good?" Laura asked. Artemis swallowed hard.
"It looks beautiful," Artemis responded, trying not to give away too much. The girl smiled, and spun around. The dress had a slight sparkle to it, which danced across her dress as she spun. Artemis held back the urge to do something idiotic, and non professional, like hug her. Blasted hormones…
"I'll take this one," Laura stated to the clerk. He nodded, while she went back into to the dressing room to change. Butler put a hand on Artemis' shoulder.
"What is so different about this girl, than all the rest?" Butler whispered.
"There is something about this girl; she is so much like me, yet, so different…" Artemis trailed off.
"That is what we call falling for someone," Gianna stated, in a low voice. Butler nodded, and looked at Artemis.
"If you really like this girl," Butler started. "You should pursue her."
Artemis smiled slightly. "I think I might just do that, and what's a better way than at the Ball."
"Wow," Laura stated quietly. "Everyone always told me Artemis Fowl never fell in love…but the way he looked at me, could he really be falling for me? And could I be falling back?" Laura changed quickly, and stepped out, just to see both Artemis and Butler straighten. Gianna winked and mouthed the words "I'll tell you later"
Laura smiled. I'm starting to like the new bodyguard more and more. The young girl thought, carrying the dress to the clerk.
"Six hundred and fifty pounds will be the total," the clerk stated. Laura pulled out her visa and handed it to the clerk. The clerk swiped the card and handed it back. He folded the dress and placed it in a box, then handed it to Laura. "Have a nice day." Laura nodded and walked outside where Artemis, Butler, and Gianna were waiting by the car.
Sorry if it seems a bit rushed… it's my first time writing an Artemis Fowl fanfic, so I have to get used to how he acts. If something looks wrong, or is wrong for that matter; don't be afraid to tell me! Also, review, please! Oh and Liverworts is a plant in the arctic, according to Google…
Oh, and also, so sorry if Artemis seems out of Character… I'll try my best to fix it so he is more in Character, in the other chapters, Artemis has some mixed emotions about Laura, so yeah... still, soooo sorry…T-T
Oh, and one more thing, i forgot to mention before i wrote this, this is after book four but before book five. When Artemis has mixed emotions about girls, ya' know what i'm talking about (if you have read them [also, i just got to book five, and i didn't realize that Holly quit the LEP, oops, hehe, i'll fix it{maybe}] oops, also spoilers, so sorry T-T)