Authors Note: Just want to thank Amy Shadows for reading this over for me (just incase I misspell Fowl again, which I WON'T!).

The Sacrifice

Still Holly Short:

"Of course I wouldn't really turn you in! I can't believe you'd even think I really would! I am insulted!" Holly said, pretending to be hurt. "But you do realize that both Root and Foaly will find out all about this sooner or later. Personally I think sooner is better than later because if we tell them…"

Artemis cut her off, "But we can't tell them! Do you seriously believe for one second that you think they would let me keep my memories?" Artemis ignored Holly's attempts to cut him off. Being his usual self, believing he was the only person in the room worth hearing, the only one with something to say. And man was it annoying Holly. It took all her self control not to whack him upside the head.

Finally she made herself heard by yelling, "Artemis, will you shut your incredibly large trap and listen to me! That's better. I know you're worried about getting another memory wipe. But I hope you realize by now that I would NEVER let that happen to you. I know that you must realize that Root and Foaly will find out eventually. I also know that in your worry you haven't been able to think clearly. If you had you would realize that if we just tell Foaly and Root rather than letting them find out on their own it will be easier to convince them not to destroy your memory. So all we have to do is think of a way to get them to let you keep your memory," Holly said slowly so that in his worried state Artemis would be able to understand better. And after all Holly did know Root and Foaly better than Artemis so he would undoubtedly need more time to think over this plan.

Artemis Fowl

"I suppose you know Foaly and Root better than I so you would know best in such matters. I just don't see how we are going to convince them to let me keep my memories. I do remember that Root and Foaly both seemed rather hesitant when it came to the moment of the mind wipe. Especially after you pointed out all the good the fairies have caused in me. But he had my mind wiped all the same. Unless you have a plan I think it is quite hopeless. All I can think to do is hope for the best and face the inevitable. Or perhaps you could visit me in the manor. So that I am not always risking alerting Root to my presence in your life by coming here," Artemis said in a monotone voice. The situation seemed hopeless to him. Unless Holly had a plan they might as well say their goodbyes right now. He'd just have to hope that this time the memories stayed gone. He did not think he could bare remembering Holly and knowing he could never again see her beautiful face. Normally when it faces him it is contorted with anger. But when she did smile Artemis though it was more beautiful than the sun.

"I can't go to your manor. We would defiantly be found out," seeing the confusion on Artemis' face she explained, "You see, Foaly realized I had a point when I said you may go back to the old Artemis. So he kept all the cameras up around your manor. He does not watch you frequently. He only checks on you about once a month but if a fairy ever entered the manor's grounds an alarm would go off and instantly someone, presumably Foaly, would be watching every move made in your house. Just a little extra security just in case you ever got it in your head to capture another fairy," she added, "But than you would have a relapse as soon as you saw the fairy and would no longer wish to capture a fairy so the system really has no meaning if you ask me."

"So you're saying Foaly still has surveillance at Fowl Manor?" Artemis asked. He was almost dumbfounded, almost. This system must be ingenious. He would have to have the manor checked though he knew it would be no use. Foaly would have the cameras very well hidden, if not invisible to the untrained eye. It may only able to be seen by fairies, you never knew with Foaly.

Holly Short:

"That is exactly what I'm saying," Holly looked at Artemis tentatively, trying to get up the guts to say what she needed to say. She found it more difficult than she expected. She could face mountain trolls but could not tell Artemis the news she had to tell him. She had to tell him. When she spoke, she spoke in a cracked voice, "Um Artemis there is one more thing. And I am sure you won't like it," she said tentatively. Holly would never admit it but she was afraid that Artemis would say not to what she was about to ask. Because than he would not be able to stay, here, with her.

Artemis Fowl:

"What is it Holly?" Artemis questioned. He was beginning to get scared by Holly's behavior.

"Well, I am not sure if even this will even work but there is only one way possible Root will let you keep your memory…" Holly hesitated.

"Go on…"

"Well, I am not sure it this will work…"

"You've said that already!"

"Ok, ok for you to keep your memory Root will have at least one condition…" Holly hesitated again.

"Well, what's the condition? Spit it out!" Artemis was getting very impatient.

"You'll have to stay in Haven!" Holly said quickly.

"How long?" said Artemis. That didn't seem so bad for him. He would actually be really nice to live in Haven. He would be able to see Holly all time. That was a big bonus.

"For-For-Forever!" Holly practically cried.

"What! What! What! WHAT! What about my family! What about Butler! What about Juliet! What about school, not that I need it. What about my LIFE! No offense Holly. I'd absolutely love to live in Haven with you but I can't leave my family!" This was a disaster! He would be made to choose between his family and his love.

Holly Short:

"I know, I know. But I am afraid there is nothing I can do to help that. I know for a fact Root will insist upon it. I don't know what to do. I don't want to force you to leave your family but, Artemis I don't think I can go on without you. Whether you realize it or not I have changed a lot since you left. I don't think you realize it because now that your back so is the old Holly. But there is hope because the old Holly always gets what she wants," Except for one time three years ago when I wanted you to stay, she added to herself.

"Do you think you can convince Root to let my parents come down here?" Artemis asked. It was only too easy to hear the hope in his voice.

"No, but I may be able to convince him to allow Butler and Juliet to come. And to eventually let you visit your parents. I am assuming that Butler and Juliet also have their memories returned?" Holly asked.

"Yes. I began to talk to them of our experiences and their memories returned immediately," Artemis said, again in a monotone.

Artemis Fowl:

Artemis stared at the floor. How was he supposed to choose between his parents and Holly? He loved them all. Although he should have known what his choice from the beginning. He just hoped that he would at least be able to have Butler and Juliet.

He looked at Holly. Instantly part of him knew that it would be worth it. He would never admit that the other part was saying, "But I want my mom and dad!"

"Well what are we going to do to get Root to let me stay?" Artemis asked in a determined voice.

Authors Note: Well, you know the drill please review. Tell me what you think. Again many thanks to Amy Shadows checking this over for me. And thanks to all those who reviewed.