Wrong Place at the Right Time
Chapter Five: An Unlikely Partnership Disclaimer: I do not own Artemis Fowl, so quit asking!
The following night had arrived. Foaly shuffled his hooves uncomfortably. Whether that Artemis was helping him to find Holly, he still had a bad feeling about this. Artemis Fowl, after all, had managed to outsmart most of the LEPrecon and himself. "That human's got guts," he mumbled to himself reluctantly. A sudden rustling in the leaves got his attention.
Turning sharply, he instinctively drew out his compact Solar235 and aimed it at the source. "Who's there?" he said, though his voice came out more like a whisper. A small dark shadow slowly made its way to Foaly.
"Well-equipped, are we?" came a familiar voice. Artemis. Foaly replaced the weapon back into its holster. " It's the latest model in the SolarLight Industries, but I guess you won't have any idea what I'm talking about." Artemis gave one of his rare thin-lipped smile. "You might be surprised. Anyway, let's get on with business. I've made some discoveries of an underwater volcano being active of late. It's located near Ghana, in the-" "Mediterranean Sea?" Foaly interrupted abruptly, his once gloomy expression suddenly replaced with a look of enlightenment. "Yes, as a matter of fact. How did you know?" Foaly allowed himself a small smile before explaining. "Who ever captured Holly must be from the Recon, because there's a long abandoned, desolate headquarters located there. Mount DepVol, we used to call it. Made to last and durable against Nature and humans alike."
Artemis snorted, though not out loud. Headquarters in volcanoes? What for? What next? Fairy folk never failed to amaze him even till now. As if reading his mind, Foaly retorted. "If you must know, it was for a dual purpose. How to utilize the volcanic thermal energy into a substitute for solar power, yada-yada, and to prevent Mud People from extracting Roxtite (fairy mineral) from being discovered and used. And speaking of discoveries, what's with that location?"
"Patience, Foaly. It's a long story. We're running out of time."
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Holly paced up and down her tiny prison, emotions running amok. What was to become of her now? What did Cudegeon want with her? And why wasn't he dead yet? All these questions were building up tension and frustration in her, just waiting to be let out. She threw herself back on bed. These aren't helping at all. "D'arvit, D'arvit, D'arvit, D'arvit!" She hated feeling like this. She would give anything in this world to trade her plight now. If I ever survive this, I'm going to befriend Fowl, even.
Wait a minute, just hold that thought! Where on her Recon badge did that come from? She was repulsed by her ownself. This is so unlike her. It wasn't in her training to feel low and pessimistic during a sticky situation. And with that, she got back on her feet, her hopes renew. This was Captain Holly Short they were dealing with, and she sure wasn't going to be the helpless victim. She was going to give them a run for their money, or in this case, whatever their aim was. She tried assessing the cell again. There was something strange about it, though she couldn't quite place her finger on it. Even without other openings besides the door, it was unusually cool. She swiftly flattened her body on one of the walls. It was icy to touch.
"Unless I'm wrong, I shouldn't be above the surface, for heat is everywhere, even at night. Hmm, I wonder," Holly pondered out loud. So deeply engrossed in her thoughts, she didn't even notice the lock turning and someone entering. "Trying to play detective now eh? I think I'll save you the trouble. I'll let you know what's your role, before you die," came a sarcastic and menacing voice. Cudegeon towered over her, still wrapped up in his dark robes. It was as though robes were his evil aura, and he was shrouded in it. "Whatever the reason, you'll never get away with it! Root will get you!" she shouted. Holly saw a bright blue whip with sparks emitting, before she fell to the ground in great agony. " Lightning whip," she cried out weakly. Cudegeon smiled even bigger. "Yes, the lightning whip. I told you before, mind your manners. That will be your punishment if you disobey."
Calming down, he continued. "Recon, the whole cause of this. It caused me my job, my looks, EVERYTHING! D'arvit to hell! I now know better, I'll never belong to that 'elite' organization again. No, now I know better. I don't want Recon now. I want the universe, I want power! I want to be most powerful being in the galaxy! To conquer, yes, that is an absolutely sweet feeling." He turned and faced Holly. Stroking her face with deceptive gentleness, he continued. "And you're going to be a part of that glorious moment. Yes..Captain, remember the Kriskane Orb Ritual? From the Book?" As Holly's quizzical expression slowly turned into one of intense horror, he continued. "Yes.you are going to be my chosen sacrifice."
The words rang into her ears. As Cudegeon swept out of the mini-prison, another burly figure took his place, and unfortunately, he was holding the whip. Holly began screaming and crying out in extreme pain and suffering. She was not only to become the tool to evil's rising, but to be subjected to sadistic torture. Holly gave out a blood-curdling scream yet again.
JuNa's NoTe: I know this chapter is slow going and long-winded, but please bear with me. Apologizes fervently for the torturing of Holly, but I can promise that revenge will be SWEET, and tons of fluff ahead. I felt bad and sorry for what I did, and that it's kinda dramatic for this chapt...hee. Anyway, just wanna wish everyone a happy New Year and take care. specially dedicated to all my readers and specially to Auntie Elaine Drinkwater, whose 'day is today.
Chapter Five: An Unlikely Partnership Disclaimer: I do not own Artemis Fowl, so quit asking!
The following night had arrived. Foaly shuffled his hooves uncomfortably. Whether that Artemis was helping him to find Holly, he still had a bad feeling about this. Artemis Fowl, after all, had managed to outsmart most of the LEPrecon and himself. "That human's got guts," he mumbled to himself reluctantly. A sudden rustling in the leaves got his attention.
Turning sharply, he instinctively drew out his compact Solar235 and aimed it at the source. "Who's there?" he said, though his voice came out more like a whisper. A small dark shadow slowly made its way to Foaly.
"Well-equipped, are we?" came a familiar voice. Artemis. Foaly replaced the weapon back into its holster. " It's the latest model in the SolarLight Industries, but I guess you won't have any idea what I'm talking about." Artemis gave one of his rare thin-lipped smile. "You might be surprised. Anyway, let's get on with business. I've made some discoveries of an underwater volcano being active of late. It's located near Ghana, in the-" "Mediterranean Sea?" Foaly interrupted abruptly, his once gloomy expression suddenly replaced with a look of enlightenment. "Yes, as a matter of fact. How did you know?" Foaly allowed himself a small smile before explaining. "Who ever captured Holly must be from the Recon, because there's a long abandoned, desolate headquarters located there. Mount DepVol, we used to call it. Made to last and durable against Nature and humans alike."
Artemis snorted, though not out loud. Headquarters in volcanoes? What for? What next? Fairy folk never failed to amaze him even till now. As if reading his mind, Foaly retorted. "If you must know, it was for a dual purpose. How to utilize the volcanic thermal energy into a substitute for solar power, yada-yada, and to prevent Mud People from extracting Roxtite (fairy mineral) from being discovered and used. And speaking of discoveries, what's with that location?"
"Patience, Foaly. It's a long story. We're running out of time."
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Holly paced up and down her tiny prison, emotions running amok. What was to become of her now? What did Cudegeon want with her? And why wasn't he dead yet? All these questions were building up tension and frustration in her, just waiting to be let out. She threw herself back on bed. These aren't helping at all. "D'arvit, D'arvit, D'arvit, D'arvit!" She hated feeling like this. She would give anything in this world to trade her plight now. If I ever survive this, I'm going to befriend Fowl, even.
Wait a minute, just hold that thought! Where on her Recon badge did that come from? She was repulsed by her ownself. This is so unlike her. It wasn't in her training to feel low and pessimistic during a sticky situation. And with that, she got back on her feet, her hopes renew. This was Captain Holly Short they were dealing with, and she sure wasn't going to be the helpless victim. She was going to give them a run for their money, or in this case, whatever their aim was. She tried assessing the cell again. There was something strange about it, though she couldn't quite place her finger on it. Even without other openings besides the door, it was unusually cool. She swiftly flattened her body on one of the walls. It was icy to touch.
"Unless I'm wrong, I shouldn't be above the surface, for heat is everywhere, even at night. Hmm, I wonder," Holly pondered out loud. So deeply engrossed in her thoughts, she didn't even notice the lock turning and someone entering. "Trying to play detective now eh? I think I'll save you the trouble. I'll let you know what's your role, before you die," came a sarcastic and menacing voice. Cudegeon towered over her, still wrapped up in his dark robes. It was as though robes were his evil aura, and he was shrouded in it. "Whatever the reason, you'll never get away with it! Root will get you!" she shouted. Holly saw a bright blue whip with sparks emitting, before she fell to the ground in great agony. " Lightning whip," she cried out weakly. Cudegeon smiled even bigger. "Yes, the lightning whip. I told you before, mind your manners. That will be your punishment if you disobey."
Calming down, he continued. "Recon, the whole cause of this. It caused me my job, my looks, EVERYTHING! D'arvit to hell! I now know better, I'll never belong to that 'elite' organization again. No, now I know better. I don't want Recon now. I want the universe, I want power! I want to be most powerful being in the galaxy! To conquer, yes, that is an absolutely sweet feeling." He turned and faced Holly. Stroking her face with deceptive gentleness, he continued. "And you're going to be a part of that glorious moment. Yes..Captain, remember the Kriskane Orb Ritual? From the Book?" As Holly's quizzical expression slowly turned into one of intense horror, he continued. "Yes.you are going to be my chosen sacrifice."
The words rang into her ears. As Cudegeon swept out of the mini-prison, another burly figure took his place, and unfortunately, he was holding the whip. Holly began screaming and crying out in extreme pain and suffering. She was not only to become the tool to evil's rising, but to be subjected to sadistic torture. Holly gave out a blood-curdling scream yet again.
JuNa's NoTe: I know this chapter is slow going and long-winded, but please bear with me. Apologizes fervently for the torturing of Holly, but I can promise that revenge will be SWEET, and tons of fluff ahead. I felt bad and sorry for what I did, and that it's kinda dramatic for this chapt...hee. Anyway, just wanna wish everyone a happy New Year and take care. specially dedicated to all my readers and specially to Auntie Elaine Drinkwater, whose 'day is today.