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This idea was from Holly25Trouble. (Thanks, and I can't believe I forgot to write this!)

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Chapter 10. Capture and Fall

Holly and Trouble were finally flying back to Fowl Manor, after plenty of reluctance. The night air was cool and refreshing, although it wasn't like they felt it, seeing as they had their automated, temperature-adjustable LEP suits on.

"Hey, Holly, bet I can beat you this time," she heard the commander's voice through her helmet.

"Oh yeah? What makes you say that?"

"I was going easy on you before," he said playfully.

"Right," the female elf replied sarcastically. What was surprising though, was that after he had said that, Trouble was actually going faster!

How can he do that? I can't believe him! He held back on me, she thought, getting upset. Regardless of that, she had to admit, that was pretty sweet of him.

Holly tried to go as fast as she could, and in the process, they both somehow got closer and closer to each other, flying side by side.

Adrian and Donavon had arrived at Disneyland, Paris, a long time ago. The lights from the rides tingled and mudmen were having fun, but obviously, that little brat wasn't there. After a lot of cursing, they decided to go back the way they came from.

"We can't go back to Fowl Manor," said Adrian to his partner, loud enough to be heard on top of the wind.

"D'Arvit! How are we going to get back underground? It'd be too suspicious."

"We're not going back there! Not until Short's dead."

It was strange, but at that precise moment, Donavon was looking ahead, and saw two little black dots zooming across the night sky. He tried squinting his eyes to get a better look, but he couldn't.

"Hey, what d'you think it is?" he asked Adrian.

"Dunno. Why?"

"Birds don't fly as fast."

"Maybe a plane."

"No, you idiot! Even mudman planes aren't so small." Donavon was getting annoyed.

"So what is it?" he demanded.

"I think it's who we're looking for."

"Short? What's she doing out here?" The other simply nodded, indicating that it was the female elf in question.

"Maybe we just missed her when we came to Disneyland," the sprite supposed.

"Then they probably have their LEP helmets. We need to get close without them noticing."

"Too late for that, Koboi." He sped up in attempt to catch up to them.

"Lorr, wait!" shouted Donavon. "D'Arvit!" He flew after the other.

"Hey, Holly?"

"Yeah?" she answered.

"Check your radar. What do you think those things are?" She slowed down to pay attention to her helmet's screen, taking her thoughts off racing.

"Hmm… They're coming on fast—towards us," she realized.

"Get ready, Holly," Trouble commanded. Holly immediately took out her Neutrino, and the other elf did the same.

"Put it on stun. Wait for it…" he slowly said.

They watched the figures approach. Maybe they were harmless, just big birds or something. But you can never take that risk when in the field. (Though technically this wasn't a mission.)

Suddenly, they both saw that it was Lorr and Koboi.

"Shoot!" Trouble exclaimed. Holly followed his lead. However, they both had to turn around, thus slowing down. The two criminals dodged and the blasts missed. Adrian took this chance to swiftly get to Holly's side and held her by the neck, his hand clenched in a fist. His other, free one squeezed her hand until the female elf's knuckles turned white, and she let go of her Neutrino. While all of this was happening, Donavon had attacked Trouble. Commander Kelp, the best in retrieval, shot the other elf a second time and hit. The criminal had no chance. After all, he spent his time plotting; Donavon had never actually been physically trained to carry out his own plans. He fell quickly down in the dark sky. Trouble turned his head to find Holly trapped in Adrian's grasp.

"Let her go!" he shouted. The sprite was holding Holly in a deadly way. He could kill her off in one second, if he wanted to, but instead, he just cackled.

"You expect me to do that? All these years, Short has made Koboi suffer. I will make her go through just the same. If you move, Commander, you'll find her without a pulse."

Trouble didn't do anything. What could he do?

D'Arvit! he thought. He's gonna kill Holly! D'Arvit, D'Arvit, D'Arvit!

All he could do was wait for instructions.

"Oh, tough spot to be in, isn't it?" Adrian said before getting serious. "Shut up and listen Kelp. You get me a pass underground without anyone knowing who I am. If you inform the police, you know what'll happen. Oh, wait! You are the LEP," he laughed maniacally.

"Let's see," he continued. "What can I ask for? Gold? It's so… Typical. Oh well, it doesn't matter. I know. Gold and Opal's release from prison."

"WHAT?!" yelled the commander.

"I thought I told you to shut up! Get me that pass now. Tell that stupid centaur friend of yours that you and this elf here are going back to Haven… NOW!" Adrian barked.

I have no choice… He's going to kill Holly otherwise.

"Foaly? It's Trouble. Holly and I are coming back underground now," he said with a grim expression.

"Yes, sir," faked the centaur. He knew what was going on. Did that sprite Adrian think he was stupid? Oh yeah, he did.

Well newsflash for you: I heard everything you said through Holly's helmet! Some criminal you turned out to be, thought Foaly.

"It's all set, Lorr," Trouble said to the sprite coolly.

"Perfect. Now give me your helmet, and if you try anything, your girlfriend here gets it," he said, thinking about Opal. He accidentally tightened his grip on Holly's neck and she whimpered. It was getting harder for her to breathe.

Trouble was handing his helmet over to Adrian, who was telling Holly, "I've got the edge here. You know what's coming for you if you do anything as well."

The female elf tried to keep her anger under control inside of herself. She wanted to kick him, to punch him—anything! However, the only thing that stopped her was the venom in his voice. The threat he posed on her. How did the female elf ever get in to this mess? Now probably the whole LEP was going to pay—and she wasn't even working for them!

The sprite grabbed the helmet with his hand that was on Holly's, and put it on his head.

"I'll be in contact with you to instruct you further when I get to Haven. Oh, and Commander?"

"What?" grunted Trouble.

"Good night," he smirked evilly.

"Trouble, watch out!" cried Holly as she saw Donavon sneak up behind him.

Before the commander knew what was happening, his vision blurred and he was falling.

Holly… was the last thing Trouble thought of before falling down for what felt like an immeasurable amount of time. Falling endlessly. The worst part of it all, was that the sun was soon to rise.

"Did I say good night? Maybe I should have said good morning." And with that, Donavon and Adrian flew off once again, with Holly as captive.

So? How was that for a chapter?

You were awesome at first, but now… You are radical!

Note to all: Apparently, you don't know the difference between guilting me and threatening me… No matter. I've found a new way to prevent writers block or my non-motivated self. Use freewriting! For those who don't know, check out my profile for quick tips! It's a really good writing exercise and totally gets me all excited to actually start writing. Why don't you all try it? Unless you already do…

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