Artemis Fowl: Operation Rainbow

By Angelic Princess

Disclaimer: First of all I don't own Artemis Fowl. Now, on to the more important things. I soooooo absolutely DO NOT--I repeat do not! Think that I am above everyone and that I'm better or anything just because I enjoy writing these so called 'Mary-Sues'. I definitely don't think I'm Alicia, I'm not anything like her (except for the black hair--couldn't help it ^^) I'm really sorry if Artemis is OOC, but keep in mind that he's grown, that people CAN change, and I'm only in eighth grade, so you really can't expect me to write like a professional. We can't all be perfect like you flamers. It makes you feel really low when people call u names and stuff. But thank you very very much if you reviewed, (reviewed, not flamed) it makes me sooo happy J !!! Especially if you out me on your favorites list. Thank you for all of your ideas as well. I'll keep them in mind. I think I can keep on going for a few more chapters now. Oh yeah, about the names, I'm a bit of a romantic for names, you should see my other pen names for stories and titles and stuff :P speaking of pen names, the way I write stories is really weird, cause sometimes I get these cravings or something to do a particular story and I just write and write and write, then I'll abandon it for a month or two and do (or start) another story. Or are most people like that? See how long this supposed disclaimer is already…I just babble on and on and on…Right. Okay. I guess you want to read the story now, if you even bothered reading all this. That's all for now.

Chapter 9: A Questing We Will Go

A quest will not succeed if its quest-mates will not cooperate…

Walking through the desert, Artemis stopped and motioned for the others to do the same.

"Did you find anything? We've been walking through this desert for a week. I haven't had any delicious, unhealthy food in ages. Do you think they'll deliver pizza this far if I pay a lot of money?" Alicia said.

Holly grinned. "Didn't anyone ever teach you patience is a virtue?"

"Well, they tried…"

"And they obviously failed. Now Artemis here is a very patient person. Did I ever tell you how long he waited to capture me six years ago?"

"Holly," Butler protested. "Do you still have a grudge against that? I thought we were even."

"Oh, I'm over that, but I have a grudge against this. Now we're back to square one"

Alicia finally couldn't take it any longer. She grabbed the Sceptre and ran to a nearby boulder. She raised it above her head ready to smash it.

Artemis had glimpsed a bit of her impatience and temper so far, but this was…

Alicia shouted, "This is so stupid! How can we find one little jewel anyway!?!" All of a sudden, a short wizened creature appeared before them, like a genie.

…brilliant.

Alicia fell back and gazed up at it. Artemis absentmindedly helped her up.

"Not exactly articulate, but it seems to have done the trick. Great tantrum, by the way."

"Yes, she does have a hot temper sometimes," Holly muttered.

"Greetings. I am the First-- Ah. What's this? Mud creatures and underground dwellers working together? The ancient prophesy…"

"Not together exactly," said Alicia quickly.

"You wish to find the Ruby?" continued the creature, "Follow this sand dune east. Then go forty paces north, and you will find the entrance."

Artemis nodded his thanks, and the little creature disappeared.

"Entrance to what, exactly?" asked Holly.

"We shall find out presently, I gather," replied Artemis, "By the way, Miss Angel, good job on the Sceptre. You see why I wanted you for the job." He smirked.

Her eyes challenged him. "You want me for my temper?"

"No…" They stared at each other, Alicia's gaze hard, Artemis' a bit amused.

Alicia turned away first. "Let's get going," she said shortly, aware of his lingering gaze. She didn't know how much more she could take of Artemis' company. Holly's presence was a big relief to her.

This is interesting…thought Artemis meanwhile. He had met so many girls that had been willing…too willing…Why did he like goading her on so?

He was so absorbed in his thoughts that didn't realize they were there already. There. On a slope overlooking a giant sand whirlpool.

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*cringes* PLEASE TELL ME IF THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH THIS CHAPTER!!! I don't feel completely happy about it for some reason…I'm always scared that my writing will change or I might do something to the story or…argh!! You see the way it just goes on and on? And if you haven't given me your opinion yet, should Holly be with Root or Trouble or maybe even Chix? Hurry and tell me. Don't worry, the other characters will be in this story too, though probably not a major major role. Remember, keep reviewing!!!