Wrong Place at the Right Time
Chapter Six: My Knight in a Thermal Suit Disclaimer: I don't own Artemis and its characters, but I do own the fancy suit that he's wearing.hee
Foaly tried to hide the look of intense horror on his face. He failed. Artemis sighed, taking a quick swig from his outdoor-flask. "This is really not good news. Despite my professional understanding to the Book, I still don't understand why Holly has to play a part of this despicable scheme. It did cross my mind that this ritual is definitely not for the higher good. So if you don't mind explaining." Foaly licked his lips, his throat suddenly as parched as a piece of canvas.
"Artemis you have no idea what you are about to face. Holly, my friend, is going to be sacrificed! Cudegeon is doing this solely for power. There is a special ritual called the Kriskane Orb Ritual that's not found in the Book. Its very ancient, warlocks and sprites of long ago used it to have quick boosts of power to defeat the supreme evils and even provide a façade to the Mud Men. However, our world has banished this ritual centuries ago. It got out of hand." Taking a moment to shake his head, Foaly continued. " Chaos, destruction, pandemonium. Cudegeon might become the most powerful fairy on Earth. History will repeat itself!" Artemis was shaken up, feeling his legs suddenly turn to jelly. This was bigger than his plot of exposure of the fairy-world. Holly!
He turned sharply to Foaly. "I have the coordinates of the location, we'll devise a plan on the way there." Foaly interrupted him. "I know a shortcut there. Time to show you a thing or two about fairy-technology." Artemis raised an eyebrow. Foaly led him to walk for what seemed like ages to the northwest when he suddenly stopped. Stepping in what seemed like a ring of toadstools, he pressed a sequence on them. He then stepped out. What a time to be eating fungi!
A brilliant ripple of light flickered then shone out in a cylinder-like manner. When it died down, a complex looking piece of transport appeared before them. "That was impressive." "Thank you. Latest security system. Even Mulch and the Recon can't break it." Foaly replied. "So what does it do?" Artemis asked again. "It's the ultimate transport. The TelePod. Travels in the air, water, land and even space. From my calculations, seems that air is the fastest. The velocity and force that we built up in the air will help to speed up our ride to the destination. So, ready for the ride of your life?" Artemis gulped something he rarely did.
"Ok Foaly. I'm entrusting my life into your hands." Taking a deep breath, he stepped into the TelePod, his heart palpitating hard at the same time. Foaly went in after him.
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Holly gingerly helped herself up the bed. Slashes and gaping cuts covered almost every inch of her slender body. She wanted to die, than to help that D'arvit sadistic scoundrel in his plot. Her once smart looking uniform was tattered and torn. Humiliation, agony, vulnerability made her just want to destroy her own life there and then. You see, Holly was loyal in moral and principle. A small hatch in the door was suddenly flung open and a tray of delectable dishes was spread on it. It slid on the smooth floor next to her. Something else was thrown into the cell to. A dress. A beautiful pale gray gown with small crystals sewn on it. She fingered it gently. "What a way to die," she thought bitterly to herself.
She left the two items alone and laid on the bed. Closing her beautiful eyes, she felt tears coursing down her cheeks. She later fell into a dreamless sleep.
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After 18 hours, of being in the TelePod, Artemis was feeling a little claustrophobic. He was, after all human and he was more used to open spaces. The TelePod wasn't at all big. Shaking his head, he turned back to minding the controls. Sudden, a red light started flashing rapidly. "Foaly! I think we found something." He called to Foaly. The centaur scampered quickly to him. "We have locked on target. Artemis, buckle yourself as tight as hell. Initiating the Plunge." Artemis strapped on the safety belt until he was almost unable to breathe. He was glad he did, because a few nanoseconds later, the TelePod lurched and took a very deep and abrupt drop into the sheet of blue. "AAHHHHH!!!" he yelled at the top of his lungs. After that death-defying plunge, it was another world. He looked out of the big glass panes that surrounded them. Truth be told, they were in a very deep area, darkness all around. However, little spots of light swam in all directions. These were the nocturnal marine-life, Artemis thought to him, deeply fascinated. "Artemis, I think I hit gold." The human turned and look at where Foaly was pointing.
Directly ahead of them was this massive cone shaped structure, spewing great pieces of debris and boiling-point bubbles. Reaching the floor of the sea, Foaly carefully steered the TelePod to an opening at the foot of the under-water volcano. He brought the transport into an abrupt stop and faced Artemis. "Artemis, I to do the biggest favor of my life. Go save Holly. I would do it myself I had a bipedal thermal suit, but there isn't." Pulling a shimmering light and dark grayish-silver suit from a compartment, he handed it to him. Artemis didn't know what to say. He didn't know how to say, for that matter. Foaly bristled. "You're not scared are you?" "No, of course not.its just..its just you would actually trust me after all I've done?" he blabbered. "Actually, not really. But Holly trusted that you had decency, so I will trust on that too. Rescue her and come back in one piece. There's some 'fancy ware' in the strapping, and a blaster incase you need it. Go," Foaly urged. Artemis donned on the suit hurriedly, grabbed an oxygen tank and jumped into the water.
It was like a dream. The thermal suit protected him from the intense heat and debris, having an invisible shield surrounding in. He swam quickly to the opening, and entered it with ease. Peeling off his flippers, he donned on stealth-soles and hid the oxygen tank aside. He opened one of the strapping listed 'locator'. It was programmed to locate Holly through her body patterns. Humans give out wave and patterns like frequency, never two the same. He walked quickly a dimly-lit corridor to reveal two lion-like animals (manticore) pacing uniformly outside a cell. "Bingo," he muttered. Taking out his blaster, he fired about seven shots at the monsters. They never knew what hit them (pardon the lame pun). He took out a small vial containing strong acid and aimed at the perimeter of the door. The acid ate away the metal in a matter of seconds and landed on the ground with a loud bang. In the room, a figure stood straight up.
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Holly opened her eyes with a start, her eyes locking with another somewhat familiar pair. Artemis Fowl, in what seemed like a protective fancy suit, standing inside her room. "I've got to be dreaming," she muttered, rubbing her eyes vigorously. Opening them again, he was still there. "Fowl?", she whispered weakly, before having her legs fold under her.
Strong unfamiliar hands supported her bruised and weak body. Holly was embarrassed, and tried to stand on her own. "Let-let me go.I can walk," she protested, but before she could say another word, she was enveloped in a tight hug. Artemis buried the long auburn hair that he had longed to touch for so long. "I won't, and I don't want to. I've waited so long to see you again.you've suffered, Holly. You won't anymore. Now I want you to rest," he said in a soft hoarse voice. Bound by the Book, she did as she was told. She put her arms around the guy she once hated, but now having confused emotions about.
Was she.in love?! She sneaked a glance at Artemis's face. His face was set in a determined and angry expression, but he's eyes held a pained and troubled look in them. Could it be that he felt the same too? Suddenly, Holly looked down to the ground. It was forbidden, it was bizarre. "Uh-oh," he suddenly muttered. Dozens of hobgoblins armed with blasters ten times to Artemis's were blocking their exit.
ATTENTION ALL !!!!
My accountant has been cleared of the hacker.however, I have came to a decision. This story is going to nowhere, and I'm quite tired of it. Should I give it up or not? This has been my pride and joy, and even till now I still don't have writer's block. Thanks for the over-whelming comments (and death-threats) that you guy never stopped giving. Dedicated to slimefrog, crazygirly007, Janice, Yukiran, Hermione and many more. Hope you like this chapter.take care!
PS: I'll be changing me pen name soon.
Juna_Potter
Chapter Six: My Knight in a Thermal Suit Disclaimer: I don't own Artemis and its characters, but I do own the fancy suit that he's wearing.hee
Foaly tried to hide the look of intense horror on his face. He failed. Artemis sighed, taking a quick swig from his outdoor-flask. "This is really not good news. Despite my professional understanding to the Book, I still don't understand why Holly has to play a part of this despicable scheme. It did cross my mind that this ritual is definitely not for the higher good. So if you don't mind explaining." Foaly licked his lips, his throat suddenly as parched as a piece of canvas.
"Artemis you have no idea what you are about to face. Holly, my friend, is going to be sacrificed! Cudegeon is doing this solely for power. There is a special ritual called the Kriskane Orb Ritual that's not found in the Book. Its very ancient, warlocks and sprites of long ago used it to have quick boosts of power to defeat the supreme evils and even provide a façade to the Mud Men. However, our world has banished this ritual centuries ago. It got out of hand." Taking a moment to shake his head, Foaly continued. " Chaos, destruction, pandemonium. Cudegeon might become the most powerful fairy on Earth. History will repeat itself!" Artemis was shaken up, feeling his legs suddenly turn to jelly. This was bigger than his plot of exposure of the fairy-world. Holly!
He turned sharply to Foaly. "I have the coordinates of the location, we'll devise a plan on the way there." Foaly interrupted him. "I know a shortcut there. Time to show you a thing or two about fairy-technology." Artemis raised an eyebrow. Foaly led him to walk for what seemed like ages to the northwest when he suddenly stopped. Stepping in what seemed like a ring of toadstools, he pressed a sequence on them. He then stepped out. What a time to be eating fungi!
A brilliant ripple of light flickered then shone out in a cylinder-like manner. When it died down, a complex looking piece of transport appeared before them. "That was impressive." "Thank you. Latest security system. Even Mulch and the Recon can't break it." Foaly replied. "So what does it do?" Artemis asked again. "It's the ultimate transport. The TelePod. Travels in the air, water, land and even space. From my calculations, seems that air is the fastest. The velocity and force that we built up in the air will help to speed up our ride to the destination. So, ready for the ride of your life?" Artemis gulped something he rarely did.
"Ok Foaly. I'm entrusting my life into your hands." Taking a deep breath, he stepped into the TelePod, his heart palpitating hard at the same time. Foaly went in after him.
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Holly gingerly helped herself up the bed. Slashes and gaping cuts covered almost every inch of her slender body. She wanted to die, than to help that D'arvit sadistic scoundrel in his plot. Her once smart looking uniform was tattered and torn. Humiliation, agony, vulnerability made her just want to destroy her own life there and then. You see, Holly was loyal in moral and principle. A small hatch in the door was suddenly flung open and a tray of delectable dishes was spread on it. It slid on the smooth floor next to her. Something else was thrown into the cell to. A dress. A beautiful pale gray gown with small crystals sewn on it. She fingered it gently. "What a way to die," she thought bitterly to herself.
She left the two items alone and laid on the bed. Closing her beautiful eyes, she felt tears coursing down her cheeks. She later fell into a dreamless sleep.
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After 18 hours, of being in the TelePod, Artemis was feeling a little claustrophobic. He was, after all human and he was more used to open spaces. The TelePod wasn't at all big. Shaking his head, he turned back to minding the controls. Sudden, a red light started flashing rapidly. "Foaly! I think we found something." He called to Foaly. The centaur scampered quickly to him. "We have locked on target. Artemis, buckle yourself as tight as hell. Initiating the Plunge." Artemis strapped on the safety belt until he was almost unable to breathe. He was glad he did, because a few nanoseconds later, the TelePod lurched and took a very deep and abrupt drop into the sheet of blue. "AAHHHHH!!!" he yelled at the top of his lungs. After that death-defying plunge, it was another world. He looked out of the big glass panes that surrounded them. Truth be told, they were in a very deep area, darkness all around. However, little spots of light swam in all directions. These were the nocturnal marine-life, Artemis thought to him, deeply fascinated. "Artemis, I think I hit gold." The human turned and look at where Foaly was pointing.
Directly ahead of them was this massive cone shaped structure, spewing great pieces of debris and boiling-point bubbles. Reaching the floor of the sea, Foaly carefully steered the TelePod to an opening at the foot of the under-water volcano. He brought the transport into an abrupt stop and faced Artemis. "Artemis, I to do the biggest favor of my life. Go save Holly. I would do it myself I had a bipedal thermal suit, but there isn't." Pulling a shimmering light and dark grayish-silver suit from a compartment, he handed it to him. Artemis didn't know what to say. He didn't know how to say, for that matter. Foaly bristled. "You're not scared are you?" "No, of course not.its just..its just you would actually trust me after all I've done?" he blabbered. "Actually, not really. But Holly trusted that you had decency, so I will trust on that too. Rescue her and come back in one piece. There's some 'fancy ware' in the strapping, and a blaster incase you need it. Go," Foaly urged. Artemis donned on the suit hurriedly, grabbed an oxygen tank and jumped into the water.
It was like a dream. The thermal suit protected him from the intense heat and debris, having an invisible shield surrounding in. He swam quickly to the opening, and entered it with ease. Peeling off his flippers, he donned on stealth-soles and hid the oxygen tank aside. He opened one of the strapping listed 'locator'. It was programmed to locate Holly through her body patterns. Humans give out wave and patterns like frequency, never two the same. He walked quickly a dimly-lit corridor to reveal two lion-like animals (manticore) pacing uniformly outside a cell. "Bingo," he muttered. Taking out his blaster, he fired about seven shots at the monsters. They never knew what hit them (pardon the lame pun). He took out a small vial containing strong acid and aimed at the perimeter of the door. The acid ate away the metal in a matter of seconds and landed on the ground with a loud bang. In the room, a figure stood straight up.
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Holly opened her eyes with a start, her eyes locking with another somewhat familiar pair. Artemis Fowl, in what seemed like a protective fancy suit, standing inside her room. "I've got to be dreaming," she muttered, rubbing her eyes vigorously. Opening them again, he was still there. "Fowl?", she whispered weakly, before having her legs fold under her.
Strong unfamiliar hands supported her bruised and weak body. Holly was embarrassed, and tried to stand on her own. "Let-let me go.I can walk," she protested, but before she could say another word, she was enveloped in a tight hug. Artemis buried the long auburn hair that he had longed to touch for so long. "I won't, and I don't want to. I've waited so long to see you again.you've suffered, Holly. You won't anymore. Now I want you to rest," he said in a soft hoarse voice. Bound by the Book, she did as she was told. She put her arms around the guy she once hated, but now having confused emotions about.
Was she.in love?! She sneaked a glance at Artemis's face. His face was set in a determined and angry expression, but he's eyes held a pained and troubled look in them. Could it be that he felt the same too? Suddenly, Holly looked down to the ground. It was forbidden, it was bizarre. "Uh-oh," he suddenly muttered. Dozens of hobgoblins armed with blasters ten times to Artemis's were blocking their exit.
ATTENTION ALL !!!!
My accountant has been cleared of the hacker.however, I have came to a decision. This story is going to nowhere, and I'm quite tired of it. Should I give it up or not? This has been my pride and joy, and even till now I still don't have writer's block. Thanks for the over-whelming comments (and death-threats) that you guy never stopped giving. Dedicated to slimefrog, crazygirly007, Janice, Yukiran, Hermione and many more. Hope you like this chapter.take care!
PS: I'll be changing me pen name soon.
Juna_Potter