A/N: this one is rather short, but thats ok. I guess I'll say I'm sorry for my tendency to leave you with little cliff hangers, gomen. Its just in my nature to suspend.

Chapter Three: Back Stage

Fowl Manor, Second Study, 10:00am

Artemis sat in an arm chair comfortably, his fingers steepled and his eyes closed. "I trust you understand the plan then old friend." Obviously this sentence was met with a nod and a 'yes Master Artemis' from Butler. Honestly he didn't understand why Artemis felt the need to go through with this little mission. Perhaps he had more teenager in him after all. Yet of course, Butler would always be right behind his charge and so agreed to go along with the scheme.

"Good, prepare for a party of our own then."

Juliet and Holly on the other hand were having some girl time looking for what to wear to their little party, which had suddenly become…a large party. Juliet had of course invited all of her friends and some of the boys from Artemis' school as well. 'This is going to be fun and Artemis is going to make some friends so help me.'

Holly sat at the foot of Juliet's bed watching as the other girl threw dress after dress along with other assorted clothing items out of the closet. She already feared that she would drown in the ocean of cloth if she got down from the safety of the bed. "Juliet? Can't I just wear what I'm wearing now?"

Juliet's pretty face appeared from inside the closet and scowled. "No." She then ducked back in and emerged a few minutes later. "HA! I got it, the perfect dress." She stumbled over to the bed and laid a small emerald green dress next to Holly. "Here try this on."

Holly stared at the dress, thinking it would be entirely too short, but seeing the look of accomplishment on her human friends face she picked it up and went to try it on. A few minutes later Holly stepped out and Juliet squealed. "Oh I am so good!" The dress complemented Holly's skin tone well and brought out her hazel eyes. It came to just above her knees and fit tight around her midriff and chest. The open back was also a nice touch, and Holly actually liked the way it tied at the back of her neck instead of having straps digging into her shoulders, or no straps suffocating her. Juliet smirked as Holly examined herself in the mirror, she reached over and picked up a chain, on the end was a button sized, tear drop cut, gemstone. "Here Holly, put this on too." Holly turned around so the other girl could latch it around her neck and then stared in awe at the beautiful stone.

"Juliet…it's magnificent." Holly said breathlessly. 'It's the same color as his eyes….'

"I know, it looks good on you, you should dress up more often. Ooooooh Arty is just going to faint when he sees you like this." Juliet danced back to her closet and picked out her own attire while Holly stared at her reflection. 'Juliet's so young; she thinks she can set up anyone.'

Now that they had decided what to wear Holly and Juliet put back on their normal cloths and went about continuing to plan. They sent the rest of the invites and put up streamers. Then they set about cooking and moving things around to create a more party like atmosphere. Occasionally they would see Artemis or Butler sneak past the kitchen or something but they ignored it. The day seemed to go by so fast and soon everything was ready. The guests would be arriving soon. It was party time.