Disclaimer: (sigh) I have finally come to terms with this, (I glance at
Butler, he aims gun at me) I do not own Artemis Fowl or any of his
companions. (Butler lowers gun and I let out a sigh of relief.)
(Butler leaves and I give the readers a malicious smile) but I will own them some day, Mwahahaha! (cough) ************************************************************************
I awoke early yet again the next day. My glance at the clock told me that it was five thirty, I hoped this wouldn't become a habit. This time though, I didn't even bother tossing and turning, I just got up and went down stairs.
When I entered the kitchen the sight of Artemis sitting at the kitchen table and sipping his Earl Gray Tea greeted me.
"Good Morning Artemis," I greeted him quietly. I was still a little uncomfortable after last night; also, I tend to be REALLY quiet in the mornings. It's just to early for me to think let alone talk!
Artemis just gave me a nod that's when I realized that for once he didn't have his notebook with him.
"Artemis," I started, to get his attention, "how are you doing on the squiggly-in-note-book-stuff-that's-supposed-to-figure-everything-out?" I couldn't think of a better way to say it, my brain wasn't working yet.
"Fine," was his non-attentive reply.
After a pause I asked, "Are you still REALLY mad at me, or are you just tired and for the first time in your life your brain has turned off on you?" my voice letting through my slight mirth at the end of the sentence.
He looked up at me, and for the first in a long time his expression was one of some one laughing WITH you. "Well, I'm not sure, could you tell me the symptoms of a.turned off brain? I'm sure you've had it enough times to memorize them." He said with a slight smirk.
"Well," I replied, taking no offense and deciding to play along, "first everything is kinda hazy, then you find yourself unable to remember something you should know. Often you can't find the right word, and have to make up a long string of words to fill it in," I continued with a grin. "Sometimes you have a slight headache, and you find yourself NEEDING caffeine. The most often case is the Imustsleep, brain problem, or the Ihaveatest version." I finished, giving Artemis a grin as I sipped my orange juice.
"How do you cure it," he asked, managing to somehow look very serious.
"Well, you can either take the short term way and drink lots of caffeine, or get some sleep, or, and I prefer this way, take a REALLY cold shower." I answered with a large grin.
"Hmm," was his reply, "And, how usual is this.illness?" he asked, looking for the entire world like a news reporter.
"Well, in Teen-agers it is quite common, with children under ten it is an odd occurrence, amongst middle aged adults it is surprisingly common, and it varies with the elderly." I replied seriously, taking a swig from my orange juice and draining the last drop from my jelly glass. (I tend to prefer empty jelly glasses as drinking containers.)
Artemis gave me a very serious look, as if he was trying to remember all that I had said. I couldn't help but grin at the sight, imagine, Artemis TRYING to remember something! Artemis took a small sip from his earl gray tea, and I found myself strangely curious about how it tasted.
"Artemis," I began, "Could I try some of your Earl Gray Tea?" I asked him curiously.
He gave me an amused look before wordlessly handing it over. As I lifted the glass to take a sip he continued to watch me with an anticipatory expression. As soon as I took a sip, I felt my face wrinkling into a disgusted expression. Artemis ALMOST smiled, as soon as I had managed to swallow my mouthful, I handed Artemis back his cup.and rushed to the sink. I began to frantically rinse out my mouth; Artemis began to chuckle quietly.
"That's disgusting!" I exclaimed, "How can you drink that stuff?" the memory of that sip lingering in my mouth.
"I think it tastes very.pleasant," he replied in a very proper voice.
"Pleasant! Yeah, that's the last word I'd use to describe it," I muttered sarcastically.
Artemis continued to grin at me, his expression slightly mocking. "Well," he continued mildly, " Everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion."
"Damn right we are," I muttered to myself, going upstairs to wake up Abby and Hannah.
The rest of the day went fairly well, my guilt relieved from Artemis forgiving me. School went on the usual routine, nothing important to the story, and it would bore you tremendously.
Something interesting did happen after school in the library though.
As we entered the library Artemis politely told me that there was no way he was sitting at the same table as a bunch of brain dead girls, but he wasn't mad at me. Of course he didn't say this in so many words, but I could read between the lines.
"Of course Artemis, thanks for explaining it so glibly," I replied with an ill-concealed grin. He returned the smile with a slight one of his own and went to sit at the same table as yesterday.
Shirly, Cat, and I were busy working for once, and I almost missed the moment when that brown haired girl sat down next to Artemis.
She sat down without a word, and Artemis' only acknowledgment was to glance up from his book on the history of this town. They continued to work in silence, and I began to give them only a slight part of my attention.
That was, until the girl uttered a muffled sound of frustration.
Artemis glanced up at her but didn't comment, though he did look a little insure of himself.
The girl began to rummage around her bag, every so often taking out a crumpled paper and putting it in the garbage can not to far away from them. She finally sat back and looked over at Artemis, "You're in my Biology class, right?" she asked him uncertainly.
He glanced up at her and seemed to take a second to think. "Yes, I believe so, you're in the back row, right?"
"Mm-Hm," she replied hopefully, "Do you remember what we had to do in Biology?"
"Yes, we had to read chapter 12, take notes, and answer questions," he replied politely, his attention divided between her and his book.
"Oh shizzies," she murmured, "That's what I was afraid of."
Artemis gave her an amused look before replying, "And why, pray tell, are you afraid of it?" he inquired with an arched eyebrow.
She continued digging in her backpack as she answered, "Because I left my book and assignment book in Biology class," she replied tensly, her words clipped.
"Hmm," he murmured before turning back to his book.
She looked up at him for a moment before inquiring, "You wouldn't mind if I borrowed your book, that is, if you have it with you?"
He looked up at her with a slight smile, almost as if he had been expecting that question. "Of course you may, but I'll need it back before I leave."
"Of course," she replied with a relieved smile, "Thank you SO much!" She said as she immediately started reading. They continued to work in silence until it was time for us to leave.
Artemis glanced up at the clock, "I've got to go," he told her gently.
"One second," she replied, scribbling frantically, "There, I'm all done, thank you for letting me borrow your book.?" she trailed off, making it a question.
"Artemis," he replied as he slipped it into his bedraggled backpack, "And don't mention it. By the way, I don't believe I caught your name?"
"It's Janie," she replied with a smile. Then she absent mindedly glanced at the clock, "Oh my!" she exclaimed with surprise, "I'm late!"
Both Artemis and her hurriedly grabbed up their stuff and headed to the door. I made sure to lag a little bit behind to give them space. When they reached the door Artemis gallantly held the door open for her, and she gave him a gracious smile as she passed. He continued to watch her retreating back as she got into a car and it drove away.
When she had left, I judged it safe to show up, "she seems nice," I commented innocently.
Artemis gave me a bemused look before walking to our car. I decided to leave the subject alone, and we drove home chatting about 'safe' topics. ************************************************************************
Sparrow(): Alright already, I updated! Though I can't really blame you for being angry! I just have so many things to study for! I hope this satisfied you, and I'm flattered that you think my story is good enough for you to keep track of! And I again appologize, I have good reasons, but I wont continue with my exuses. It's a good idea to have something to lighten it up, I like the lolipop, what about Artemis comes out of his room looking extra neat and presented (if that's possible) and she says, "You look evil, evil but highly intelegent. And determind, don't forget determined. In fact you look every inch the gracious host, albeit a sinister, evil, intelegent, and determind one." I believe that's in the first book when he is standing in front of a mirror before he greets Root. Is that good, or is it not obvious enough? That icing on your cake message was grate!
Zarrel's Darkside: I agree with you on the last chapter not being all that satisfieing. The mousy girl is just because I'm sick of Artemis being the solitary person, and I want him to become interested in someone break the image I was creating. By the way, where did you come up with your name?
Sara Beth(): I'm so glad you love my story! On the lines of adding Drama, this is more of a slow paced story, a trying out my wings kinda thing. In another story I want to do I should have some drama, but I don't know what. Um, I have a vague idea where I want that story to go, do you mind if I ask your advice and give you the part of its plot that I've worked out so far? I'm so glad you think my writing style is exeptional, and you like my story! (to tell the truth I can't see why, but all complements are welcome :D) I take all reviews seriously, even if I don't use their ideas for this story, they often give me new story ideas.
Anthony 1234: I updated! Sorry about how long this is taking, but I don't know how I want this part to go, I still need to work it out! Keep reviewing!
CleopatraK: I'm going to have Artemis get together with her. I'm so glad you like that bit, I was worried it might not be received all that well! The few boy reviewers that I actualy got aren't to impressed, but they don't mind it to much. ;D The girl wont be quiet up to his level, I want to make the point that you can like someone even when they aren't quiet as book smart as you are. She's going to be smart, but only because she takes an avid interest in things and keeps working at it till she gets it. What do you think? And I LOVE your story.
Meade: well, if the other chapter was a little late, this one was eons after your review! Meade is an irish drink made from honey, I only know about it cause my grand parents visited Ireland. I'll make sure to read your profile, and your 14 too?! Wow! Every one around here is more like 12 or 16! I would love to talk to you about story stuff, you might give me a new angle togo off of. Oh, and by the way, I don't know what I should do about the day to day stuff for Artemis and Cerinthia, any ideas?
Eliza Star: I'm glad you like that chapter, it seems to be an either you like it or you don't chapter. It did add dimension! Oh good! I pitty Artemis too, and Cerinthia definatly deserves the title of THAT after what she did! Your idea are the ones that tend to break through the writers block! I finaly updated, sorry it took so long.
Angelgirl10: Socratic Method, oops, and I thoguth I was being carefull too. (sigh) Looks like I'll have to fix that! I REALLY like that quote! It is definately a classic!
"It is a scientific fact that nothing on this entire earth can go into oblivion. Matter turns into energy and vice versa, but nothing disapears all together. So what makes you think you'll disapear when you die?"
~Genie Palmatier~
How was that? Should I skimp on the spiritualistic quotes with you, or are you fine with them?
Selena(): Happy new year to you too, tahtnks for readingf and letting me know you read my story.
Luxferre: Wear not ware, Oops. Um, I don't normally do that (wince). I cant believe I did that! And I really like my story too ;D!
(Butler leaves and I give the readers a malicious smile) but I will own them some day, Mwahahaha! (cough) ************************************************************************
I awoke early yet again the next day. My glance at the clock told me that it was five thirty, I hoped this wouldn't become a habit. This time though, I didn't even bother tossing and turning, I just got up and went down stairs.
When I entered the kitchen the sight of Artemis sitting at the kitchen table and sipping his Earl Gray Tea greeted me.
"Good Morning Artemis," I greeted him quietly. I was still a little uncomfortable after last night; also, I tend to be REALLY quiet in the mornings. It's just to early for me to think let alone talk!
Artemis just gave me a nod that's when I realized that for once he didn't have his notebook with him.
"Artemis," I started, to get his attention, "how are you doing on the squiggly-in-note-book-stuff-that's-supposed-to-figure-everything-out?" I couldn't think of a better way to say it, my brain wasn't working yet.
"Fine," was his non-attentive reply.
After a pause I asked, "Are you still REALLY mad at me, or are you just tired and for the first time in your life your brain has turned off on you?" my voice letting through my slight mirth at the end of the sentence.
He looked up at me, and for the first in a long time his expression was one of some one laughing WITH you. "Well, I'm not sure, could you tell me the symptoms of a.turned off brain? I'm sure you've had it enough times to memorize them." He said with a slight smirk.
"Well," I replied, taking no offense and deciding to play along, "first everything is kinda hazy, then you find yourself unable to remember something you should know. Often you can't find the right word, and have to make up a long string of words to fill it in," I continued with a grin. "Sometimes you have a slight headache, and you find yourself NEEDING caffeine. The most often case is the Imustsleep, brain problem, or the Ihaveatest version." I finished, giving Artemis a grin as I sipped my orange juice.
"How do you cure it," he asked, managing to somehow look very serious.
"Well, you can either take the short term way and drink lots of caffeine, or get some sleep, or, and I prefer this way, take a REALLY cold shower." I answered with a large grin.
"Hmm," was his reply, "And, how usual is this.illness?" he asked, looking for the entire world like a news reporter.
"Well, in Teen-agers it is quite common, with children under ten it is an odd occurrence, amongst middle aged adults it is surprisingly common, and it varies with the elderly." I replied seriously, taking a swig from my orange juice and draining the last drop from my jelly glass. (I tend to prefer empty jelly glasses as drinking containers.)
Artemis gave me a very serious look, as if he was trying to remember all that I had said. I couldn't help but grin at the sight, imagine, Artemis TRYING to remember something! Artemis took a small sip from his earl gray tea, and I found myself strangely curious about how it tasted.
"Artemis," I began, "Could I try some of your Earl Gray Tea?" I asked him curiously.
He gave me an amused look before wordlessly handing it over. As I lifted the glass to take a sip he continued to watch me with an anticipatory expression. As soon as I took a sip, I felt my face wrinkling into a disgusted expression. Artemis ALMOST smiled, as soon as I had managed to swallow my mouthful, I handed Artemis back his cup.and rushed to the sink. I began to frantically rinse out my mouth; Artemis began to chuckle quietly.
"That's disgusting!" I exclaimed, "How can you drink that stuff?" the memory of that sip lingering in my mouth.
"I think it tastes very.pleasant," he replied in a very proper voice.
"Pleasant! Yeah, that's the last word I'd use to describe it," I muttered sarcastically.
Artemis continued to grin at me, his expression slightly mocking. "Well," he continued mildly, " Everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion."
"Damn right we are," I muttered to myself, going upstairs to wake up Abby and Hannah.
The rest of the day went fairly well, my guilt relieved from Artemis forgiving me. School went on the usual routine, nothing important to the story, and it would bore you tremendously.
Something interesting did happen after school in the library though.
As we entered the library Artemis politely told me that there was no way he was sitting at the same table as a bunch of brain dead girls, but he wasn't mad at me. Of course he didn't say this in so many words, but I could read between the lines.
"Of course Artemis, thanks for explaining it so glibly," I replied with an ill-concealed grin. He returned the smile with a slight one of his own and went to sit at the same table as yesterday.
Shirly, Cat, and I were busy working for once, and I almost missed the moment when that brown haired girl sat down next to Artemis.
She sat down without a word, and Artemis' only acknowledgment was to glance up from his book on the history of this town. They continued to work in silence, and I began to give them only a slight part of my attention.
That was, until the girl uttered a muffled sound of frustration.
Artemis glanced up at her but didn't comment, though he did look a little insure of himself.
The girl began to rummage around her bag, every so often taking out a crumpled paper and putting it in the garbage can not to far away from them. She finally sat back and looked over at Artemis, "You're in my Biology class, right?" she asked him uncertainly.
He glanced up at her and seemed to take a second to think. "Yes, I believe so, you're in the back row, right?"
"Mm-Hm," she replied hopefully, "Do you remember what we had to do in Biology?"
"Yes, we had to read chapter 12, take notes, and answer questions," he replied politely, his attention divided between her and his book.
"Oh shizzies," she murmured, "That's what I was afraid of."
Artemis gave her an amused look before replying, "And why, pray tell, are you afraid of it?" he inquired with an arched eyebrow.
She continued digging in her backpack as she answered, "Because I left my book and assignment book in Biology class," she replied tensly, her words clipped.
"Hmm," he murmured before turning back to his book.
She looked up at him for a moment before inquiring, "You wouldn't mind if I borrowed your book, that is, if you have it with you?"
He looked up at her with a slight smile, almost as if he had been expecting that question. "Of course you may, but I'll need it back before I leave."
"Of course," she replied with a relieved smile, "Thank you SO much!" She said as she immediately started reading. They continued to work in silence until it was time for us to leave.
Artemis glanced up at the clock, "I've got to go," he told her gently.
"One second," she replied, scribbling frantically, "There, I'm all done, thank you for letting me borrow your book.?" she trailed off, making it a question.
"Artemis," he replied as he slipped it into his bedraggled backpack, "And don't mention it. By the way, I don't believe I caught your name?"
"It's Janie," she replied with a smile. Then she absent mindedly glanced at the clock, "Oh my!" she exclaimed with surprise, "I'm late!"
Both Artemis and her hurriedly grabbed up their stuff and headed to the door. I made sure to lag a little bit behind to give them space. When they reached the door Artemis gallantly held the door open for her, and she gave him a gracious smile as she passed. He continued to watch her retreating back as she got into a car and it drove away.
When she had left, I judged it safe to show up, "she seems nice," I commented innocently.
Artemis gave me a bemused look before walking to our car. I decided to leave the subject alone, and we drove home chatting about 'safe' topics. ************************************************************************
Sparrow(): Alright already, I updated! Though I can't really blame you for being angry! I just have so many things to study for! I hope this satisfied you, and I'm flattered that you think my story is good enough for you to keep track of! And I again appologize, I have good reasons, but I wont continue with my exuses. It's a good idea to have something to lighten it up, I like the lolipop, what about Artemis comes out of his room looking extra neat and presented (if that's possible) and she says, "You look evil, evil but highly intelegent. And determind, don't forget determined. In fact you look every inch the gracious host, albeit a sinister, evil, intelegent, and determind one." I believe that's in the first book when he is standing in front of a mirror before he greets Root. Is that good, or is it not obvious enough? That icing on your cake message was grate!
Zarrel's Darkside: I agree with you on the last chapter not being all that satisfieing. The mousy girl is just because I'm sick of Artemis being the solitary person, and I want him to become interested in someone break the image I was creating. By the way, where did you come up with your name?
Sara Beth(): I'm so glad you love my story! On the lines of adding Drama, this is more of a slow paced story, a trying out my wings kinda thing. In another story I want to do I should have some drama, but I don't know what. Um, I have a vague idea where I want that story to go, do you mind if I ask your advice and give you the part of its plot that I've worked out so far? I'm so glad you think my writing style is exeptional, and you like my story! (to tell the truth I can't see why, but all complements are welcome :D) I take all reviews seriously, even if I don't use their ideas for this story, they often give me new story ideas.
Anthony 1234: I updated! Sorry about how long this is taking, but I don't know how I want this part to go, I still need to work it out! Keep reviewing!
CleopatraK: I'm going to have Artemis get together with her. I'm so glad you like that bit, I was worried it might not be received all that well! The few boy reviewers that I actualy got aren't to impressed, but they don't mind it to much. ;D The girl wont be quiet up to his level, I want to make the point that you can like someone even when they aren't quiet as book smart as you are. She's going to be smart, but only because she takes an avid interest in things and keeps working at it till she gets it. What do you think? And I LOVE your story.
Meade: well, if the other chapter was a little late, this one was eons after your review! Meade is an irish drink made from honey, I only know about it cause my grand parents visited Ireland. I'll make sure to read your profile, and your 14 too?! Wow! Every one around here is more like 12 or 16! I would love to talk to you about story stuff, you might give me a new angle togo off of. Oh, and by the way, I don't know what I should do about the day to day stuff for Artemis and Cerinthia, any ideas?
Eliza Star: I'm glad you like that chapter, it seems to be an either you like it or you don't chapter. It did add dimension! Oh good! I pitty Artemis too, and Cerinthia definatly deserves the title of THAT after what she did! Your idea are the ones that tend to break through the writers block! I finaly updated, sorry it took so long.
Angelgirl10: Socratic Method, oops, and I thoguth I was being carefull too. (sigh) Looks like I'll have to fix that! I REALLY like that quote! It is definately a classic!
"It is a scientific fact that nothing on this entire earth can go into oblivion. Matter turns into energy and vice versa, but nothing disapears all together. So what makes you think you'll disapear when you die?"
~Genie Palmatier~
How was that? Should I skimp on the spiritualistic quotes with you, or are you fine with them?
Selena(): Happy new year to you too, tahtnks for readingf and letting me know you read my story.
Luxferre: Wear not ware, Oops. Um, I don't normally do that (wince). I cant believe I did that! And I really like my story too ;D!