Ok, so I don't own the AF series...boo hoo.
So sorry that the chapters are short, but in order to give y'all the chapters on time we wrote as much as we can, then send them as quick as possible.
Butler walked through the halls to Artemis's study. He was extremely upset at the him, but was calm enough because he did not know the whole situation.
He knocked on Artemis's door softly, and entered after he knocked for the second time. Artemis was at his desk, staring at the dark red wall in front of him. His eyes showed no emotion, but his body itself told a different story. Artemis's hands were clawing at themselves angrily, and his face was red from being mad...and could it be...crying?
Butler laid a hand on his employers shoulder and Artemis jumped, taking in a shuddering breath. The young genius looked up and then at his hands, red and raw from scratching at them.
The bodyguard was confused with Artemis's actions. What could Holly possibly say to get Artemis to break down like this? So he asked the Irish boy and Artemis shook his head and looked away.
"It was an ignorant discussion. She accused me of poisoning my family and I couldn't stand it when she started on father."
Butler nodded. He understood now. He lowered himself next to the desk chair to be eye level with Artemis, hand on the oak wood of the desk "Artemis, I know it's hard. And even harder to fight emotions like this. You have been holding them in for so long now, you have to realize that you are twelve, not twenty one. And taking things out on Holly is not going to fix anything."
Artemis looked at Butler, eyes wide. "I know. But if we cannot fix the situation with mother, I fear it will soon be too late. And Holly is less than cooperative at the moment. I am also having my doubts about healing her..." He trailed off.
Butler nodded, "Yes, she is in a very fragile state. And trust is a tricky thing Artemis. You build it with so much work to have it shatter around you in one fatal error."
Artemis nodded, "I do not know what is wrong with me, especially when it comes to her. I do the opposite of what I normally do."
Butler smiled, not trusting himself to say what was on his mind so instead he changed the subject. "I told Holly that either you or I would be back shortly." The manservant stood up, "would you like to go?"
Artemis thought about this for a moment, unsure. If he went he could apologize, but it could end in leaving in a fit of rage again. Could he take that chance? If he lost his temper he could strike her again, or worse. Give her what she wanted most: Death.
Butler knew what Artemis was thinking, "I already talked to her. I've dont think she will try to make you angry at her anymore."
Artemis nodded slowly and stood, heading for the door. Butler shook his head and chuckled once the door finally closed.
Artemis entered Holly's room cautiously, opening the dark wood door slowly and stepping into the light green room. The elf was staring at the door, waiting to see who was going back. When she saw Artemis, she gulped. Butler told her not to make him mad, and she wasn't going to, no matter how much she wanted to die. But that didn't mean he wasn't still mad at her.
Artemis Sat down at the edge of the bed, smoothing out the green covers. For a while, neither one of them said anything.
"I apol-" Artemis spoke, the same time Holly said:
"I'm sor-"
Holly paused, like Artemis. Both giving each other a moment to start talking again. Holly laughed sarcastically and said, "Wow, Artemis Fowl actually apol-" then she caught herself, remembering what Butler had told her. "Sorry." She muttered.
"Quite alright." Artemis said before putting the plate from the dark bedside table into his hands. Before she could ask what was wrong with him, he took a small forkful and held it up to her mouth.
"You have to eat holly. I believe Butler has told you this before but if I have to, I will hook you up to a drip feed. So either way you are going to eat."
Holly sighed, "Fine." And opened her mouth obediently.
Artemis made sure she swallowed it properly-so she wouldn't choke-and he fed her until the plate was empty.
"Try and get some sleep." He said gently.
Holly nodded and laid her head back into the pillow behind her. Immediately she fell asleep, but Artemis didn't leave for quite some time. He sat there, thinking, looking at her.
Finally, he sighed, shook his head and left the room.
430 total! Woo hoo!