Disclaimer~ Okay, I think that you should probably already know this, but
I'm not Eoin Colfer, so in conclusion, I do not own Artemis Fowl, or anyone
associated with him. I would like to, though. hee hee hee.
Authoress Note~ Thank you soooooooooooooo much to Jenni, who is my only *consistent* reviewer so far.
Jenni~ Yupers! Your sweet, and my fav. Reviewer! Hee hee hee! Thanks for reviewing! Hope this chappie meets your expectations! K, well, enough rambling from me, bye!
Oracle~ Hi, thank you so much for reviewing, don't worry, this chappie will explain more about his death and chapter 5 will have TONS of information, so you won't be confused much longer! Hope it explains what you need to know!
To everyone else reading this~ Okay, please review! I'm not asking for long, detailed reviews, just a short, sweet sentence or two! Even Flames are accepted! I just want to know what you think, so that I can revise this and make it better. Okay, I' not going to beg any more, so I'll just continue on with the story.
Artemis Fowl: Surprise Attack chapter 4
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___Artemis' POV (earlier)___
It was quite a bit of a car ride to the hotel, and Artemis' mind had traveled farther than they were supposed to be going. It was in London, his mind, that is. Now that his memories had been safely returned to him, he knew exactly what had happened that day in London. He vowed that he would never forget it, again, that is.
" Butler, there's something I, forgot, to tell you, or, show you, rather." Artemis said, slowly and calmly," I'm going to do something to you, but you can't resist it, it is good, okay?"
"Artemis, stop talking all this psychology nonsense, and tell me what's so vital." Butler asked, obviously eager to hear what was up.
"All right. I'll say something, and you give me the first thing that comes to mind, okay?"
"Sure, whatever. Hey, wait a second, can't you just tell me?" Butler was now very agitated.
"If you insist," Artemis replies weakly, it was not a good idea to get Butler angry, even a 55 year old Butler," Listen, think about these words I'm going to say now, okay. okay. Now then, fairies, Bwa' Kell, Jon Spiro, Holly, LEP Recon, Arctic, C Cube, Fairy gold," He paused for a moment, to let it all sink in," Now, don't think of them in order, but think of each one, and tell me exactly what you remember about the fairies afterwards, and you, too Juliet."
He nodded at Juliet, who had been blankly staring at him the whole time. She did not seem to understand one bit of what he had just said.
After a moment, Butler mumbled," We kidnapped Captain Holly Short of the LEP Recon, which obtained roughly 15 million dollars in gold, 1 ton, 24 karat, small, unmarked ingots to be exact. Then we saved the LEP Recon from the Bwa' Kell, and they helped us rescue your father, in the Arctic. Then came the C Cube. Horrible memories. Jon Spiro cheated you in the black market, and nearly killed me. Holly brought me back to life. Aged 15 years. Then they thought that we couldn't be trusted, so they mind wiped us. Now you are returning our memories. Whoa, how did I know all that?"
"I triggered your memories. Juliet, do you remember everything?"
"Ooh yeah, and I'll give you one word to prove it. Dewer, I like that word." Juliet smirked. She was the only person in the universe to make fu of Butler, and get away with it," Oh, yes, did I forget Domovoi."
"Okay, that's enough, Juliet, don't need to hear any more. Artemis, why did you not remind us of this sooner?" Butler rambled.
"I'm sorry. I did not remind you for two reasons. The first, you would have been too angry at the fairies, and we mustn't be. And the second, you would be way too stressed, and you need to relax, the both of you, it's imperative to my plan." Artemis explained.
"Okay, I'm not even going to ask about your 'plan'. I'm sure it will be explained later." Butler spoke thoughtfully.
"Actually, I'll tell you now. You see. I left the fairies a little message, it was kind of a prank. and I let them know that we are back. The next time something happens in Haven, they'll blame us for it, right? Right. And of course, they'll bring us in for questioning, and then they will ask our help. That way, it's like them coming and getting us. I just needed us to stay calm, and lay low for a while. Understand my plan now?" Artemis presented to them a plan that was simple, yet genius.
"Yes. And we're at the hotel. Your father is probably inside waiting for us now."
"Yes. Come on Butler, Juliet. We'd best go in." Artemis replied.
Butler got out of the car and opened the door for Artemis. As he did this, he asked Master Fowl jr. whether or not he saw a small haze hovering not 20 feet over their heads. "Yes, no doubt the LEP has already sent our favorite officer, Captain Short, to check up on us." Artemis answered quickly.
"Here comes your father." Butler stated abruptly.
Indeed, Artemis senior stepped out of the hotel and hugged Artemis Junior tightly. This scared Artemis Junior, because his father had never shown him any affection, or even praised him before. Neither of them knew how to feel at that very moment.
After about 10 seconds they both let go, and walked hurriedly into the hotel, trying not to make eye contact with either of the Butlers.
Artemis II saw as Holly flew away. No doubt she'll go to Fowl Manor, He thought, well, at least if that little troublemaker is planning something she'll see that it was not me, yet she'll need our help, and our contacts help.
The foursome was seated at a table near the back of the restaurant, with Artemis jr. sitting next to Juliet on one side, and Artemis sr. sitting next to Butler on the other. It looked as though the midgets got one side, and the big men got the other.
Then the waitress (her name was Sasha, but that is unimportant) came over to their table and asked Artemis sr. what he would like.
"Spring water, please. Irish, naturally. Also, some Champaign, the finest you have, please. Salmon, light garlic sauce, and a side of potatoes, please." Artemis the first asked politely.
"Sure. And for you, sir?" She asked nodding at Artemis the Second.
"As my father, I would like spring water to drink, it must be Irish, and no ice, as it ruins the flavor. For an appetizer I will have the Peremesu soup (yes, that is actually a soup), and I will have the Caviar as my Entrée. No sides, nothing on or with the caviar. Or is that too much information for your intolerable, inquisitive, un-exquisite mind to comprehend?" At least she buzzed off, as she went on to ask Butler next.
"A-a-and for y-you s-sir?" Asked the trembling waitress. She was overcome by Artemis' incredible vocabulary, and quickness to snap at adults.
"Oh, I'll have the same, if possible, thank you." Butler replied, acting extra polite, seeing as this was not the first waitress that Artemis Jr. had scared half to death, and it wouldn't be the last.
"And for the young Miss?" The waitress asked, not knowing whether or not to be scared of this one.
"Ah, I shall have the same, thanks. Don't worry, Artemis scares everyone. He's also a genius, and he likes to show off his vocabulary to anyone willing to listen. You're not the first person that he's ever scared; actually, he scares me all the time! And-" Juliet was cut off by Butler.
"Yes, well, stop annoying the nice lady now Juliet, we don't want to cause her any more stress." Butler cut in, before Juliet bored the waitress to death!
"Psst." called a voice that Artemis II recognized to be Holly's," Say you are going for a walk, and will be back in 10 to 15 minutes." Holly whispered into his ear," Take Butler, and Juliet, too. I'll meet you outside."
With that the haze in the air disappeared, and Artemis said," Father, I feel a bit lightheaded, I think I'll go for a walk, all right? I'll be back in 10-15 minutes." With that he shot Butler a look that said 'come, now we need to get out of here, it's really important'.
"I'll go with him, you never know what might happen, actually, possibly Juliet should come, too. After all, two bodyguards are better than one!" and Butler shot Juliet a look that said 'Artemis' orders'. And she came immediately.
The threesome walked out of the Hotel, and Artemis II looked around.
"Care to tell us now why you brought us out here. We all know that you, of all people would never call us both out here, because you feel lightheaded, thankfully, your father does not know that just yet."
"As with most of the time, you are right, Butler. I have not called you out here because I am feeling sick, but because someone, namely Captain Holly Short of the LEP Recon, asked me to come out here with the two of you."
As he had expected, when he mentioned Holly's name she immediately unshielded and turned to the group. She spoke smoothly, saying," Did you know that former Convict Mulch Diggums is staying at your house, but he's not there right now?"
"Yes, I know I offered him a bedroom at Fowl Manor, yes, I did know that he had said he was going to get something from the store, he said he'd only leave for about 10 minutes, then be back, why?" Artemis flatly spoke.
"Because he stole Foaly's Transportation device, meaning he can go around the world in 30 seconds or less. Anyway, guess where he went? A jail in America! Wanna take a guess as to what he's doing there? News shows that Jon Spiro, yes, the one that we defeated roughly 4 months ago, has broken out of jail. It was around the time Mulch was there, and it was the same jail. About a minute later Corporal Grub Kelp was murdered. The LEP want your help. Please, Artemis? Think about it. If you decide yes, find a way to get out of going to dinner. Then meet me out here, I'll take you down to Headquarters."
"I shall think about it, and if yes I will see you out here, if no, then I'm sure we'll cross paths again, don't you agree?" Artemis' snobbish tone was enough to shut anyone up.
"Yes. Thank you. I await your decision."
With that Artemis Junior, Juliet, and Butler scurried into the Hotel, drawing as little attention to themselves as possible. When they got back to the table Artemis the First knew better than to ask, as he knew none of the group wanted to talk at the moment.
"Here you go, sirs," The waitress came back smiling pleasantly," Oh, and ladies." She added quickly, acknowledging Juliet.
The Champaign was one that Artemis the second knew all too well. It was called Crystal. It was the exact Champaign that Artemis II had made Butler, Juliet, and himself drink in the first encounter with the fairies. He thought back to all he and the fairies had shared. It was no use trying to fight it, he had to do what he had to do. He had made up his mind. Haven, here comes Artemis Fowl the second, again!
"Actually, I feel so sick that I rather think it would be best if Butler, Juliet, and I go home now. Sorry, father, I feel awful, I really do." Then he glanced at Dom and Juliet, to make sure they were following the conversation. They were.
"Oh, okay, well I'm sorry you're not feeling well, son. Butler will get you and Juliet home immediately." Confirmed Artemis Senior, who didn't have a clue as to what was going on.
Once outside, Artemis called," Holly, where are you?"
He was greeted by Holly's sweet voice cooing," Ooh, you're going to help us? I knew you'd come through! Let's go, I'll take you down to Headquarters, and Foaly'll give you all the information we have so far on Grub's death. I'm so glad you're back, but what changed your mind?"
"Hard to say, you, I guess." Artemis mumbled," okay, let's go. Sedate us, so that we can get on with this."
"Okay, relax." And with that she stuck a hypodermic needle into each if the three.
"Let's go down to H.Q." Holly muttered under her breath as the lead the unconscious group underground.
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Okay, tell me what ya think! Please review! Bye!
Authoress Note~ Thank you soooooooooooooo much to Jenni, who is my only *consistent* reviewer so far.
Jenni~ Yupers! Your sweet, and my fav. Reviewer! Hee hee hee! Thanks for reviewing! Hope this chappie meets your expectations! K, well, enough rambling from me, bye!
Oracle~ Hi, thank you so much for reviewing, don't worry, this chappie will explain more about his death and chapter 5 will have TONS of information, so you won't be confused much longer! Hope it explains what you need to know!
To everyone else reading this~ Okay, please review! I'm not asking for long, detailed reviews, just a short, sweet sentence or two! Even Flames are accepted! I just want to know what you think, so that I can revise this and make it better. Okay, I' not going to beg any more, so I'll just continue on with the story.
Artemis Fowl: Surprise Attack chapter 4
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___Artemis' POV (earlier)___
It was quite a bit of a car ride to the hotel, and Artemis' mind had traveled farther than they were supposed to be going. It was in London, his mind, that is. Now that his memories had been safely returned to him, he knew exactly what had happened that day in London. He vowed that he would never forget it, again, that is.
" Butler, there's something I, forgot, to tell you, or, show you, rather." Artemis said, slowly and calmly," I'm going to do something to you, but you can't resist it, it is good, okay?"
"Artemis, stop talking all this psychology nonsense, and tell me what's so vital." Butler asked, obviously eager to hear what was up.
"All right. I'll say something, and you give me the first thing that comes to mind, okay?"
"Sure, whatever. Hey, wait a second, can't you just tell me?" Butler was now very agitated.
"If you insist," Artemis replies weakly, it was not a good idea to get Butler angry, even a 55 year old Butler," Listen, think about these words I'm going to say now, okay. okay. Now then, fairies, Bwa' Kell, Jon Spiro, Holly, LEP Recon, Arctic, C Cube, Fairy gold," He paused for a moment, to let it all sink in," Now, don't think of them in order, but think of each one, and tell me exactly what you remember about the fairies afterwards, and you, too Juliet."
He nodded at Juliet, who had been blankly staring at him the whole time. She did not seem to understand one bit of what he had just said.
After a moment, Butler mumbled," We kidnapped Captain Holly Short of the LEP Recon, which obtained roughly 15 million dollars in gold, 1 ton, 24 karat, small, unmarked ingots to be exact. Then we saved the LEP Recon from the Bwa' Kell, and they helped us rescue your father, in the Arctic. Then came the C Cube. Horrible memories. Jon Spiro cheated you in the black market, and nearly killed me. Holly brought me back to life. Aged 15 years. Then they thought that we couldn't be trusted, so they mind wiped us. Now you are returning our memories. Whoa, how did I know all that?"
"I triggered your memories. Juliet, do you remember everything?"
"Ooh yeah, and I'll give you one word to prove it. Dewer, I like that word." Juliet smirked. She was the only person in the universe to make fu of Butler, and get away with it," Oh, yes, did I forget Domovoi."
"Okay, that's enough, Juliet, don't need to hear any more. Artemis, why did you not remind us of this sooner?" Butler rambled.
"I'm sorry. I did not remind you for two reasons. The first, you would have been too angry at the fairies, and we mustn't be. And the second, you would be way too stressed, and you need to relax, the both of you, it's imperative to my plan." Artemis explained.
"Okay, I'm not even going to ask about your 'plan'. I'm sure it will be explained later." Butler spoke thoughtfully.
"Actually, I'll tell you now. You see. I left the fairies a little message, it was kind of a prank. and I let them know that we are back. The next time something happens in Haven, they'll blame us for it, right? Right. And of course, they'll bring us in for questioning, and then they will ask our help. That way, it's like them coming and getting us. I just needed us to stay calm, and lay low for a while. Understand my plan now?" Artemis presented to them a plan that was simple, yet genius.
"Yes. And we're at the hotel. Your father is probably inside waiting for us now."
"Yes. Come on Butler, Juliet. We'd best go in." Artemis replied.
Butler got out of the car and opened the door for Artemis. As he did this, he asked Master Fowl jr. whether or not he saw a small haze hovering not 20 feet over their heads. "Yes, no doubt the LEP has already sent our favorite officer, Captain Short, to check up on us." Artemis answered quickly.
"Here comes your father." Butler stated abruptly.
Indeed, Artemis senior stepped out of the hotel and hugged Artemis Junior tightly. This scared Artemis Junior, because his father had never shown him any affection, or even praised him before. Neither of them knew how to feel at that very moment.
After about 10 seconds they both let go, and walked hurriedly into the hotel, trying not to make eye contact with either of the Butlers.
Artemis II saw as Holly flew away. No doubt she'll go to Fowl Manor, He thought, well, at least if that little troublemaker is planning something she'll see that it was not me, yet she'll need our help, and our contacts help.
The foursome was seated at a table near the back of the restaurant, with Artemis jr. sitting next to Juliet on one side, and Artemis sr. sitting next to Butler on the other. It looked as though the midgets got one side, and the big men got the other.
Then the waitress (her name was Sasha, but that is unimportant) came over to their table and asked Artemis sr. what he would like.
"Spring water, please. Irish, naturally. Also, some Champaign, the finest you have, please. Salmon, light garlic sauce, and a side of potatoes, please." Artemis the first asked politely.
"Sure. And for you, sir?" She asked nodding at Artemis the Second.
"As my father, I would like spring water to drink, it must be Irish, and no ice, as it ruins the flavor. For an appetizer I will have the Peremesu soup (yes, that is actually a soup), and I will have the Caviar as my Entrée. No sides, nothing on or with the caviar. Or is that too much information for your intolerable, inquisitive, un-exquisite mind to comprehend?" At least she buzzed off, as she went on to ask Butler next.
"A-a-and for y-you s-sir?" Asked the trembling waitress. She was overcome by Artemis' incredible vocabulary, and quickness to snap at adults.
"Oh, I'll have the same, if possible, thank you." Butler replied, acting extra polite, seeing as this was not the first waitress that Artemis Jr. had scared half to death, and it wouldn't be the last.
"And for the young Miss?" The waitress asked, not knowing whether or not to be scared of this one.
"Ah, I shall have the same, thanks. Don't worry, Artemis scares everyone. He's also a genius, and he likes to show off his vocabulary to anyone willing to listen. You're not the first person that he's ever scared; actually, he scares me all the time! And-" Juliet was cut off by Butler.
"Yes, well, stop annoying the nice lady now Juliet, we don't want to cause her any more stress." Butler cut in, before Juliet bored the waitress to death!
"Psst." called a voice that Artemis II recognized to be Holly's," Say you are going for a walk, and will be back in 10 to 15 minutes." Holly whispered into his ear," Take Butler, and Juliet, too. I'll meet you outside."
With that the haze in the air disappeared, and Artemis said," Father, I feel a bit lightheaded, I think I'll go for a walk, all right? I'll be back in 10-15 minutes." With that he shot Butler a look that said 'come, now we need to get out of here, it's really important'.
"I'll go with him, you never know what might happen, actually, possibly Juliet should come, too. After all, two bodyguards are better than one!" and Butler shot Juliet a look that said 'Artemis' orders'. And she came immediately.
The threesome walked out of the Hotel, and Artemis II looked around.
"Care to tell us now why you brought us out here. We all know that you, of all people would never call us both out here, because you feel lightheaded, thankfully, your father does not know that just yet."
"As with most of the time, you are right, Butler. I have not called you out here because I am feeling sick, but because someone, namely Captain Holly Short of the LEP Recon, asked me to come out here with the two of you."
As he had expected, when he mentioned Holly's name she immediately unshielded and turned to the group. She spoke smoothly, saying," Did you know that former Convict Mulch Diggums is staying at your house, but he's not there right now?"
"Yes, I know I offered him a bedroom at Fowl Manor, yes, I did know that he had said he was going to get something from the store, he said he'd only leave for about 10 minutes, then be back, why?" Artemis flatly spoke.
"Because he stole Foaly's Transportation device, meaning he can go around the world in 30 seconds or less. Anyway, guess where he went? A jail in America! Wanna take a guess as to what he's doing there? News shows that Jon Spiro, yes, the one that we defeated roughly 4 months ago, has broken out of jail. It was around the time Mulch was there, and it was the same jail. About a minute later Corporal Grub Kelp was murdered. The LEP want your help. Please, Artemis? Think about it. If you decide yes, find a way to get out of going to dinner. Then meet me out here, I'll take you down to Headquarters."
"I shall think about it, and if yes I will see you out here, if no, then I'm sure we'll cross paths again, don't you agree?" Artemis' snobbish tone was enough to shut anyone up.
"Yes. Thank you. I await your decision."
With that Artemis Junior, Juliet, and Butler scurried into the Hotel, drawing as little attention to themselves as possible. When they got back to the table Artemis the First knew better than to ask, as he knew none of the group wanted to talk at the moment.
"Here you go, sirs," The waitress came back smiling pleasantly," Oh, and ladies." She added quickly, acknowledging Juliet.
The Champaign was one that Artemis the second knew all too well. It was called Crystal. It was the exact Champaign that Artemis II had made Butler, Juliet, and himself drink in the first encounter with the fairies. He thought back to all he and the fairies had shared. It was no use trying to fight it, he had to do what he had to do. He had made up his mind. Haven, here comes Artemis Fowl the second, again!
"Actually, I feel so sick that I rather think it would be best if Butler, Juliet, and I go home now. Sorry, father, I feel awful, I really do." Then he glanced at Dom and Juliet, to make sure they were following the conversation. They were.
"Oh, okay, well I'm sorry you're not feeling well, son. Butler will get you and Juliet home immediately." Confirmed Artemis Senior, who didn't have a clue as to what was going on.
Once outside, Artemis called," Holly, where are you?"
He was greeted by Holly's sweet voice cooing," Ooh, you're going to help us? I knew you'd come through! Let's go, I'll take you down to Headquarters, and Foaly'll give you all the information we have so far on Grub's death. I'm so glad you're back, but what changed your mind?"
"Hard to say, you, I guess." Artemis mumbled," okay, let's go. Sedate us, so that we can get on with this."
"Okay, relax." And with that she stuck a hypodermic needle into each if the three.
"Let's go down to H.Q." Holly muttered under her breath as the lead the unconscious group underground.
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Okay, tell me what ya think! Please review! Bye!