Okay, I know this is really late again.
I am very much ashamed but you guys probably just want to read my next chapter, not me apologizing.
Well, here is my next chapter and I'll try to update faster next time.
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Artemis walked down the cobblestone path that twisted its way through the forest that encompassed the statue of Frond. He was running his plan through his mind over, and over again. "This has to work; Holly's life is at stake," he thought to himself cynically.
He almost stopped as images of her flooded his mind. He shook his head, "There will be time to daydream later. Focus Artemis, focus."
He turned a corner and the golden statue loomed into view. It was easily twice his height and he couldn't help but think about how monstrous it would seem to any of the fairies that came to visit it.
It stood on its marble pedestal in the middle of a crystal clear moat of water. Another ring of marble surrounded the water, creating a perfect perch for a tired person to rest underneath the shade of the ancient king.
As he neared his destination he noticed an envelope lay on the edge of bench. He hurried over to it and opened it revealing a note, a blind fold, handcuffs, and a picture. He placed the handcuffs and blind fold down as he read the note.
So you have decided to listen to me. Good choice.
All you have to do now is put the blind fold over your demented eyes and handcuff yourself.
Once that's done, I'll take the lead.
Artemis looked at the picture. In it Holly was blindfolded and tied down to a steel table. A cloth had been stuffed in her mouth. To the untrained eye it would seem that she was holding herself as bravely as possible in the current circumstances but Artemis could see that she was petrified.
He threw the paper on the ground and spun around to look at the gnarled trees. He knew that behind one of them Lili was waiting, watching his every move.
"Okay! I'm putting the blindfold on," he yelled to the woods.
He did as he said and slipped the handcuffs on in such a manner that you would swear that they were locked.
Lili stepped out of the forest pleased. "The mighty Artemis Fowl, at my mercy," she sneered.
"Alright, I've done all that you've told me too. Now where is Holly?" Artemis snapped.
"Temper Artemis," she scolded, "Just walk," she continued as she pushed him roughly forward.
Then her nose wrinkled, "I would have thought a genius would know how much cologne to put on, apparently not," she noted dryly.
She sighed at his lack of response, " I thought you would be more interesting. Whatever, I get just as much publicity if you don't talk rather than chat my head off."
Artemis stiffened, "You mean to say that all of this is for publicity?"
Lili giggled, "The movie rights alone will cost a fortune and think of all the clamor I'll make when I get off of all charges."
"And how in the world do you think you're going to manage that," Artemis exclaimed in disbelief.
"Well, I know a really good lawyer and besides look at me," she stopped to laugh at her own wit, "no one could put a pretty face like this in jail."
"I was wrong," Artemis said after a minute, "you really are as stupid as people think."
Lili yanked on Artemis's shirt making him stop. Then she pulled him down by pulling on his hair. "Shut Up!" she whispered roughly in his ear, "and keep moving, you wouldn't want to keep Holly waiting."
Good? Did you like it? Did you? Did you? Did you? Please let me know.
Also, think about it, since when was Artemis like other teens, why was he really wearing too much cologne? (No offense to any boy reading this, I don't mean that you wear too much cologne. I am more speaking about how the kids in my school wear too much.)
I'll give you a hint; reread a bit of The Time Paradox (page 129). While you're at it, maybe read my one-shot about a scene from that book "Animal Love". Just a thought.
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