Chapter 3 Escorted to School

Disclaimer: The magical 8ball does not lie...I still do not own Artemis Fowl!  It is the property of Eion Colfer, so don't get your panties in a bundle.

Author's Note: I've been thinking real hard and so this chapter ought to be good....if it isn't, you get a refund (hahaha....YOU WISH! *ducks from the flying tomatoes*) Anyways, the title says it all, pretty much self explanatory.

As Artemis got into the car and left for school, he started calculating a plan and was in the processes of explaining it to Butler, when he was interrupted. Butler slowly shook his head and glanced at Artemis through his rear view mirror.

"Artemis, you cannot go on with this plan of yours for I feel your parents are right. Although, I know when you are determined you do not stop until you have it your way. So I warn you that I have been directly ordered by your parents not help you in your plans", and with that Butler concentrated once again on his driving.

Artemis was speechless and very surprised (which was happening more often) to hear Butler speak out his opinion. Just when he was about to open his mouth and complain, the car swerved on the road and almost collided with another car. Screeeech! Beep Beep! (not so good sound effects, pls use your imagination) Artemis was tossed from his seat and thrown to the side smacking his face on the rear window.

After arranging himself he heard someone knocking hard on his window.

"What the hell is going on!", he yelled as soon as got out of the car. With a huff he looked at the person he was yelling at and just noticed it was a girl.

*Girl's POV*

"Darn it!  What is the world coming to!", she yelled back not listening to who she was yelling at. She looked up, and for the first time she came face to face with a tall pale looking boy about her age. He had jet-black hair and dark glittering eyes.  She noted that his hair was rumpled and his uniform looked rather disheveled.

"Well?  Are you on some kind of road rash or what not, trying to kill people so early in the morning?? Or is your driver on drugs?" she added trying to sound mature.

Artemis gaped at her....here is this girl talking back at him as if he were a child. Him? Artemis Fowl II, being scolded by a girl? His blood started to rise and he decided he best just put on the usual calm demeanor he used when dealing with very stubborn clients.

"Well at least your driver didn't destroy my vehicle completely, otherwise I'd have you sued. But look at this scratch...tsk tsk. You ought to get a better driver", remarked Artemis with plain sarcasm in his voice.  The girl stared at him for a moment, then reached into her pocket and handed Artemis a card.

"Here's my card, you can contact me so we can discuss this further but right now I'm going to be late for school", said the girl.

She was about to turn on her heel when she saw very quickly, as Artemis' expressionless face flickered from one expression to another then back to his original smirk. However, it happened too quickly and she wasn't able to make out what they were.

            Back in the car Artemis took out the card that was given to him and remembered the girl.  Printed in silver letters on the card, was the name, Julia Lynn Eclavea.  On the bottom, it gave her cell phone number and email address.  His mind pictured her….she had dark brown hair with natural reddish streaks up to her shoulders that were layered.  Her face looked pleasant and her eyes were silver gray that glowed magically in the sun.  He also noticed she was petite yet also slim.  That last thought brought colors to his cheeks, scowling he put the card away.  What was he thinking?  Why was he thinking of her? 

Butler was watching him from his mirror and was surprised when he saw his young charge blush in embarrassment then scowl in irritation.

"Master Fowl, we are here at your school, please confirm further instructions", said Butler.

As Butler said this, Artemis remembered something.  The uniform the girl was wearing was the exact color of blue, gray, and green like his.  This meant that there was a good possibility that he'd see her here.  He didn't know why this new piece of information made him feel this way, as if he could burst any moment with anticipation.

(Hmmm….is it me or is Master Fowl trippin for this girl?  Nah, Arty isn't like that, he's all about business, remember? But things can change….  R/R!)