A/N: Talking about the Blaster.Worm LOL my friend was extremely unhappy with me for I kept reminding her of it. Most of us got it off the school server [using Windows XP] but my Leggy escaped – I named my laptop Leggy after Legolas ha-ha and now maybe I will remind her of the Welchia.Worm. It seems my school LOVES getting infected by viruses and worms.

On a simpler note, I wish to thank all of you who reviewed, it means a great deal to me.

Chapter 5 – Corsica

Previously

"Now about our dwarf friend out there, I've got a new plan…"

"Do you really?" asked Butler blatantly.

"Actually…" Artemis gave a quaint grin "…I don't."

Artemis Fowl the Second, heir to the Fowl's name and enterprise. A resident-mastermind with an IQ off the charts and only 18 years of age ended his pre-compulsory studies a year ago. Years ago, his father had kept a closer (though not unappreciated) eye on Artemis, forcing him to place whatever plans on hiatus. So to keep his parents off his back, he secretly withheld this particular information. Artemis has changed not only in manner but also in looks. His raven-coloured hair is now longer and tends to obscure his vision. His eyes are the colour of quicksilver and more hardened with determination. He has grown taller reaching a height of 6'2 and with his parents' urging, he took up martial arts and self defence under Butler's tutelage to tone and add some meat to his wiry body. Despite all that, he dislikes getting out under the sun so his complexion is as pale as an albatross' wings.

In the year following, he had released more viruses and worms onto the cyber-world than most and gained access to millions of online accounts just at the tip of his fingers. Hacking into systems and re-programming them was a cinch to him and he had increased his wealth by picking off others' Swiss bank savings. You would think Artemis would be a little worried of getting caught but evading the law is his specialty. Furthermore the people who he 'borrowed' from wouldn't dare go to the authority if they knew what is good for them. They would just have to make do with a few lesser millions. Not that Artemis needs it. His father did manage to regain back the funds he lost from the Russian business deal.

While clearly, Artemis was getting a little bored with his life when out *pops* Mulch Diggums, an old acquaintance and fellow criminal with information regarding the memories of his and Butler's past. When it all seems to be smooth sailing again, Artemis realises… 'I haven't got a plan.'

'How can this be? I've always had a plan, especially one that includes getting gold.' Yet our dear Artemis was stumped.

He took a seat by the window, facing the meadows and a small brook. While it didn't help him to develop a plan, the scenery and the meditation techniques he learnt helped in clearing his mind.

Surprisingly, the first thought that entered his mind was 'I really NEED to get away.'

"Butler, pack up! You too, Mulch. It's time we take a vacation. I'm sure my parents would be delighted to have me there on the Mediterranean Islands with them." He ordered them forcefully as he made haste to his room and onto his packing.

Less than an hour later, they were all on the Fowl's private jet flying across the ocean, Butler on the controls, Mulch discomfited at being on a plane and Artemis gazing intently out the window.

'Why do I want to go see my parents after I told them I wasn't interested? It'd be a nice surprise though.' He soon forgot all about it as fatigue took over and he fell into a deep slumber.

'Arty! Get back!'

'Mother? Is that you?'

'Arty – RUN!'

'Father!'

'Save yourself, go NOW!'

'Juliet? Wait! What is happening? What's going on? Mother? Father?'

'GO ARTY!'

'Mum, Dad, no don't leave me.'

"Arty! Arty! Wake up!"

"Wh-at? WHAT? I'm awake."

"You had a bad dream" said Mulch as he dragged his body back to his seat "What happened?"

"Err… I don't remember. Excuse me for a second." Artemis replied as he made his way to the lavatory. When Artemis was out of sight, Mulch went upfront to the cockpit to have a little chat with Butler.

"Yes Mulch, can I help you?"

"Artemis had a bad dream."

"I see. What is it about?"

"I don't know. I heard him shouting 'Mum, Dad'. When I asked him, he said he couldn't remember but it shook him."

"Why do you say that?"

"For one thing, Artemis never stutters not unless he means to. Yet when he awoke, he was shaking badly and his words were slurred. And he stumbled while making his way to the restroom."

A frown line appeared on Butler's forehead upon hearing Mulch's words. Throughout Artemis' life, he has never been afraid of anything before. Butler made sure of it. But now, something happened in a just a millisecond that spook his young master and somehow it involves his master and mistress safety. And if they were in trouble, so is Juliet. He has to have a talk with Artemis once they land on the island.

Artemis locked the door and looked at himself in the mirror. His pale face was more transparent and looked haggard. His usual immaculate clothes were disheveled.

'Calm down, Artemis. Breathe deeply. Hey! I'm a logical person. Nothing is going to happen to them. They are just on a holiday and you are joining them. That's all. Nothing is going to happen.' But Artemis wasn't convinced.

A half hour later, they have safely landed on the island, Corsica. They made their way to the hotel where Artemis Senior and wife were staying. Once at the reception, Artemis asked if his parents were around.

"Mister Fowl? Yes, yes. He was here yesterday with his lovely wife and the lady-guard. They have gone on a little trip to explore the island and won't be back till tomorrow."

Inwardly heaving a sigh of relief, Artemis composure remain stolid as he turned to let Butler checked them in.

Once settled in the penthouse room beside his parents, Artemis went to take a dip in the outdoor pool for a change.

A/N: I apologise for the timing. I have no idea how long it would take for them to travel by air from Ireland to Corsica. Plus, I never rode on a plane before LOL. Why Corsica? It was the first Mediterranean Island name to appear and from my search, it looks like a really beautiful place, the kind I think the Fowls would visit. Lots of natural beauty. If anyone wishes to change any of the discrepancies, do leave a note in the reviews.

Remarks on Eternity Code: I just realised one thing: When Artemis wore the reflective lens in his eye, he actually wasn't mesmerized or was partially mesmerized (since it was only in one eye right?) therefore he was able to deflect the questions asked by Holly, he only told the LEPrecon 3 out of the 4 things he had done: time capsule in the garden, emails to arrive to him for the next 6 months and the storage space but he kept silent about the gold medallion and note given to Mulch. Damn clever of him. As for the mind-sweep, it only erases the memory and things he knew.