Artemis Fowl: Operation Rainbow

By Angelic Princess

Disclaimer: Look, so this might be a Mary Sue. If you ppl out there don't like them, why bother to even read it. It really makes authors feel down when they get flames. So if you don't like it, don't read and DON'T REVIEW. And you haven't seen the rest of Alicia yet. She DOES have a personality, and if you be patient, some of her more subtle or hidden flaws will be uncovered.

Chapter 7: Questions And Answers

"NOW back to the questions," Artemis said. He got out a chair and sat directly in front of her with Butler right behind. Steepling his fingers, he asked,

"Why did you come back here?"

"I came back for the Sceptre, and because…I know what you're up to." Or my father does, She thought. Artemis saw her veil her knowledge, and frowned. "So where did you meet Holly?"

She looked straight into his eyes and replied, "I was on a trip to England, illegally of course, when I happened to chance upon an abandoned warehouse. I looked inside, and there, to my everlasting greatest surprise were a dozen or so purple goblins dancing and chanting around a giant green fire in some kind of ritual. The LEP were called in because I was an intruder, but using my special charm, I succeeded in making Holly my friend. That's all really."

Artemis' cold blue eyes flashed. "I see. We'll get back onto that later. Does this hold any value to you?" He produced the Book. Alicia shrugged.

"That's the fairy Book. So what?"

"Aren't you under an obligation to follow it's rules since you're obviously one of them?"

Alicia glanced, surprised. "How did you know-"

"Well, it's fairly elementary, if I may say so. I would now like to propose a deal to you. And the answer had better be yes. I think that you are aware by now of my plan to recover the seven gems of the Jeweled Rainbow? I want you to accompany Butler and I on this quest."

"Why me?" Alicia demanded.

"Well for one, if you told anyone about this, especially your father, even with the information you have so far, it could endanger the quest. Second, well, that's just a matter of payback for trying to steal what I'd bought squarely. You will watch the demise of powerful governments, one by one, when I gain those powers." He laughed, but without mirth.

"And what if I refuse?"

"You are in no position to do so. Remember, your brother's life could very well be at stake here. I'll give you three days. You may wander the mansion freely, but set one foot off the grounds, and your brother is-" he slit a hand across his neck.

"That's blackmail!" Alicia protested.

"I AM a criminal, remember?" he raised his eyebrows, before walking out.

As Butler hurriedly untied the knots that held her, Alicia muttered, "Cold hearted, self-loving creep." Artemis pretended not to hear, while Butler followed him out.

After that, Alicia decided to explore the large mansion. It seemed pretty much deserted, but Alicia was sure they could see her, as she had passed more than a dozen cameras already. Alicia reviewed her options. One, she could contact Holly and maybe she could get them out of there, or two, she could try to sneak in to R.C. and from then improvise a plan. It risked getting exposed or killed though.

Not much of a choice there, she thought wryly. On camera, Artemis watched in delight as Alicia took off one of her earrings and began what seemed to be talking to herself. In the evening, Alicia was getting bored and restless from the book she was reading, and looked into the face of a camera.

"Are you going to feed your guest or just let her starve?" she enquired politely. Artemis had to laugh.

He spoke through a microphone so that Alicia could hear. "Help yourself from the kitchen," he said.

As she walked from the room, Artemis could hear her mutter, "What gracious hospitality in this house."

Looking through the fridge, she sighed. "Is there actually anything edible in here?"

A speaker to her right answered, "I think there's some caviar in the left drawer."

"Caviar! That's disgusting. You know they're made out of fish eggs right? And this expensive looking sushi thing is made out of seaweed and raw fish!" She sighed. "Got any pizza?"

At around nine, Alicia heard a scratching sound at her window. She peeked out and spotted Holly standing there.

"It's about time. Holly! It's great seeing a friendly face around here! I've been so lonely. Why don't you come in?"

"I can't," she said, looking clearly pained. "Unless the owner of the house invites me in. Look out!" she cried suddenly. Out of nowhere, an arm shot out from behind Alicia and wrapped around her throat.

"That's right," said Artemis. "Holly, I've been expecting you. How have you beem? Make one sudden movement and the girl gets it. You may come in, but don't hurt anybody or anything in this house. And unarm yourself first."

"Artemis." She nodded at him and stepped into the room after putting her guns down.

"By the way, why is it that Alicia here doesn't have to follow the rules of the Book?"

"It's because the ties are so distant." Alicia glared at him.

"But not so distant that you still retain some of their powers?"

"You used your powers?" Holly asked, wide-eyed.

"It was an accident." Alicia muttered.

"What do you want?" asked Holly. "I thought you actually learnt something called decency when I last saw you. Obviously I was wrong."

"I'll be perfectly frank here." Artemis answered. "I want you and Alicia to help me on my quest.

"What makes you think I'll help?"

"As I understand it, you are obliged to help your people, no matter how distant, even if you weren't Alicia's friend. Correct? Well, I'll leave you ladies to it. Holly can sleep here for the time being. Sweet dreams." He said, looking like the cat that got the cream.

That night, Alicia and Holly stayed up late into the night discussing the problem, and it was past midnight before they came to a decision.

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All will be revealed…If you R+R!!!