A/N: I released this chapter quickly for two reasons. One: To make up for taking almost a month to release the last one and Two: I don't think it's fair to make you wait weeks for such a short chapter. Since it is so short, Adriana is still in solitary confinement. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own a single thing. Accept Adriana and possibly Holly's unborn baby. I'll have to check Eoin Colfer's copy write order. Until then, he owns everything else. Him and his computer. Again, I envy his computer!

Artemis stared at her. "You're…pregnant?"

She beamed at him. "I just found out last Sunday. I was going to wait for Saturday to tell you, but I thought it would be good to tell you now." She touched his face gently. "Oh, Artemis. This is so wonderful!"

He stood up suddenly. "Yes Holly. It is wonderful. Or it would be."

She stood to, touching his hand gently. "What do you mean Artemis?"

He turned and embraced her. "Oh, Holly." He breathed. "I'm so sorry. I didn't mean for it to happen. I didn't want it to happen. I still don't. But I have no choice. My parents. I can't disobey them, Holly. I just can't!"

She pulled away from him. "Artemis, what are you talking about?"

He looked away from her.

"Artemis, what are you talking about?" She repeated sternly.

He sat down. "Holly." He breathed. "My parents have arranged for me to marry in three months. Her name is Adriana Penalosa. And, oh Holly, I don't want this. Not at all."

She stared at him defiantly, her eyes slowly filling with tears. "Artemis." She breathed. "I love you."

He stretched his arms towards her. "I love you too, Holly."

She moved away from him. "But the fact remains; you are soon to be a married man. And I cannot be with a man who is married to another. I'm sorry Artemis."

He stared at her, a confused look on his face. "Holly, what are you…"

"I can't be with you anymore! Don't you get it!" She shouted, tears streaming down her face. "I can never see you again!"

"Holly. Don't cry. Please don't." It hurt him to see her so sad. This was worse then he had thought. He had expected her do be angry. To yell and curse Adriana. But no. This was worse then anything he had imagined.

But the tears kept coming. "Foaly warned me this would happen." She sobbed. "He said no good could come from going around with a mud man. I thought he was wrong. I was a fool. I should have listened to him."

"Don't say that!" Artemis said sharply. "We'll get through this. Together."

"No, Artemis." She sobbed. "No. I'm s-sorry. I c-cant do this any m-more."

He leaned down and wrapped his arms around her. She didn't resist. "I will never love her as I love you, Holly."

"I know."

"I don't want to live without you."

"I know."

"I will never forget you, Holly."

"I know."

"I can't let you go."

She looked up into his eyes. "You have to Artemis. No matter how hard it is, we both have to let go."

She pulled away from him gently. "Good-bye, Artemis." She shielded.

Artemis watched as the shimmering haze flew off into the night. It was hours later when he spoke again.

"Good bye, Holly. My love."

A/N: Is that it? Is this the end of this fic? The answer is no, it is not. Mwuahaha! It may seem abrupt, but I don't care. Sorry it's so short. I got bored. I promise the next chapter will be much longer. Does Artemis seem a bit out of character? If he does, let's just pretend it's because of Holly's love, how ever corny that may sound. I promise I'll have chapter four out soon. I'm just really busy with end of the year projects at school. If someone is willing to kill my teacher, then I will have it out much quicker. Please review! The more reviews I get the sooner I'll release the next chapter.