Chapter Nine

Holly went into the livingroom, Artemis asleep.

"You know what Fowl? For a crimminal, you look innocent in your sleep," Holly whispered, sitting on the floor next to the couch in which Artemis was sleeping on.

Holly sat there.

"Forgive me for not telling you in full detial....when you wake up.........I'll explain this whole mess Artemis. Forgive me," she said.

Artemis' dark blue eyes opened.

"Forgive you for what?" he asked.

Holly staggered backward almost hitting her head into the coffee table.

"God don't scare me like that!" she exclaimed.

Artemis smiled.

"I've frightened you on quite a couple occasions," he said.

Holly calmed herself and sat next to him.

"I guess I better explain what went on between Raven and I," she said.

Artemis gasped.

"Yes, please do!" he exclaimed.

"Raven......had an affair with a ancestor of yours by the name of Rionia Fowl....Raven...was inlove with Rionia for a short time when she wanted to gain power. She thought Rionia was her everything. Until she got sick of him. Sadly they had a child....as you know Raven is a sorcerer, so what happened was that....Raven wanted rid of the child...because it was a Half-Breed in magic..a disgrace to her, since she was a full-blooded sorcereress. She tied Rionia up....and slit his throat....stabbed him in the heart...did everything to him. Then she carried they baby to the fireplace...and.....burnt the baby alive, then..left," responded Holly.

"What does this have to do with me?" asked Artemis and for the first time in quite a while was slightly confused.

"You Artemis, are a Reincarnation of that child...you are Lucifer.....that is your past name," said Holly.

Artemis sat up, his breathing was shakey....

"That's the devils-" he began.

"Raven before she knew that her child was a halfbreed, wanted the child to take over the empire. She wanted her child named after the devil so the boy would be feared. The name that everyone shuddered at," said Holly.

"But-I'm not-" began he.

"No....Artemis you ARE Artemis, you are yourself. And you can't help that your a halfbreeded magician. I feel really bad for not telling you sooner, but I couldn't bring myself up to it. You would might've changed. I can't make you be who you are....but you're a magician, that's why you're so smart. You intelligence is beyond a kid level because of the magic. I don't really care what Raven says, you're not Lucifer...your are Artemis Fowl The Second, and you're my partner in crime," said Holly, slightly laughing.

Artemis sighed.

"Holly, I really don't know what to say....I mean...I never knew I had magic in my veins.....Holly am I human?" he asked.

"Um...you're a half-breed...you're human....but a very special type of human...you're not normal that's for sure," replied Holly.

"Hmm...makes me think I could relate to the faries," said Artemis.

"W-what do you mean Artemis?!" asked Holly.

"I mean...I maybe wouldn't be as feared as much...plus I...might fall in love with a fairy...maybe," said Artemis.

Holly blushed, stumbling backward.

"Uh...yeah....just make sure they care," she said.

"Why are you so concerned about my love life?" asked Artemis.

"I just don't want you hurt okay? Many people can be real jerks, and I've experienced that so many times that my heart sometimes has gone numb because it's been stabbed so many times. The deepest gash being when Raven sold her soul to that darkness. One day that icy cold knife will destory me," said Holly.

Just then there was a knock on the door.

Ryoma came in the living room, only to find a teenaged girl...well...19 years old leaning against the doorway, her blonde hair was down...some strands were in tiny braids, green eye shadow covered her eye lids, her blue eyes gleaming.

"Just who the heck are you?" asked Ryoma.

"I'm here to see Artemis..and Holly," said the girl.

Artemis jumped up to see if it was who he thought it was.

"Ryoma it's Juilet! She's come to join us on our mission," he said.

Ryoma quickly stepped aside.

"Long time no speak Juliet," said Holly grinning.

"So how have you two been? Getting along I hope...," said Juliet throwing her emerald backpack down on the floor.

"How can we trust her?" asked Ryoma.

"Who's the kid?" asked Juliet, glancing at Ryoma.

Ryoma looked insulted.

"This chick did NOT just call me a KID!" he exclaimed.

"And you just so NOT called me a chick," said Juliet.

"He's my cousin Ryoma, he's also helping with our mission," said Holly laughing.

This was just rich....Ryoma and Juliet were getting a good start.

Juliet smiled.

"Juliet Butler," she said sweetly holding out her hand.

Ryoma took it.

"Ryoma Short, honored to meet a fighter such as yourself Jade Princess," he said grimmy.

Artemis had to hold in his laugh. He'd be drop-kicked by both Ryoma and Juliet if he didn't watch out.

Both Holly and Artemis had to go outside to balcony where the kitchen was, both cracked up laughing.

"Oh my god! Did you see the look on Ryoma's face he look as though he was smacked!" exclaimed Holly, falling to the ground.

Artemis looked down at Holly laughing as well.

"Juliet seemed abit timid as well," he said, sitting down beside her.

"Wow," began Holly, looking at the view before her.

Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo-7:00 PM....it was beautiful as the sun setted before the city.

"I bet you're going to stay here, just to look at the sun," said Artemis.

"Yes, it's beautiful sight...you could write about and you could just imagine a crystal glass just making rainbows around the city...," said Holly.

"You should be a writer," Artemis commented.

"Feh, anyone can write Fowl! Even you, though it'd be on Theory Hypothisis or Logic on the History of the Faries and their Blood Lines, anyone can write when they put their heart into it Fowl, you just don't give up. Giving up is too easy and I should know," said Holly.

Artemis smiled.

"I've given up many times," he said.

"The great Artemis Fowl The Second, giving up? Wow...," she said.

"I've given up telling someone I loved them.....I've given up having a normal life....I've given up being human," said Artemis.

"Don't be so depressed. Find it to be more oppertunities that your a magician...you've never been normal Artemis....and whoever you love...tell them. I can't stop you from that," said Holly, about to get up.

Artemis grabbed her hand at that moment.

"Holly, when the time is right," he said, standing up.

He was trembling he brought Holly close to him, looking at the sunlight for a slight minute and then...his trembling lips berely...it was so soft...you had to be extremely awake to feel it...his trembling lips softly..lighty...touched Holly's.

Holly gasped, as Artemis pushed her away.

"I can't love somebody when I might place them in danger. You might be able to protect yourself...but Holly, I can't let you get hurt any longer, it's time for me to leave with Juliet...we'll be back soon after Raven is defeated," said Artemis.

He was about to walk away when all the sudden he was punched in the head.

"YOU JERK! You stole my first kiss and now you're leaving me you STUPID IDIOT! Leave for all I care! Go Ireland while you're at it. Just let ME take care of Raven!" screamed Holly, tears brimming at her hazel eyes.

Artemis stagged up to face her.

"Holly.....," he whispered.

"I'm sorry, but I want to fight with you," said Holly.

Juliet and Ryoma came to check on them to see what the screaming was about.

'Fine then Aino Senshi," said Artemis.

((A/N: What do you think? Was it good? Now time for a couple more chapters and the big ending will come!! Holly's first kiss! Buwahahaha! Poor Holly in fairy years she's like....One Hundered Something and still hasn't had a kiss...aww...well thanks to Artemis she does! That moment would be such a cute piccie! If only I had a scanner to show you my work on!! Once again if people want to do fanart for the ficcie they can!! Thank you all for the 49 Reviews!! Who knows after this fic I might have an even better one!!!!! Well until next chapter, Ja ne! Sayonara! ((BTW-Aino Senshi means Soilder of Love in Japanese...obviousily Artemis somehow knows the Japanese Sailor Moon song...:-P))