A/N: Sorry it took longer than expected to get this chapter up...My computer was being retarded, and then I went to the beach..
Calli Maxwell- I probably would have shot her in the head too XD
Shadowfoxkit13- Another Artemis fan! Join the club..lol
Aln9876-I get the' you're 13!' comment alot nowadays for some reason o.0
Sqarecool321- Did you mean 'obsessed'? Yeah, he kind of is, but he was trying to drive the doctor insane
Redwren- Here's thenext chapter!
absolute power- I admit to being an Artemis fangirl(not obsessed...yet):guiltily raises hand: And yes, I love the word Bwahahaha..lol
the Unrequited Lover- I love writing sarcastic people, that's why I LOVE the AF fandom...And yes, one of my friends is an Artemis fanboy XD
Everto Angelus- I sent you the Gnommish key...Tell me when you finish decoding it :)
On with the next chapter..
Dr. Friedland studied the scene of chaos around her. Bianca, a woman who had been acting like a dog lately, was still running around the room on all fours. Strangely, Dr. Friedland didn't seem to be affected. Normally, she would have been squawking and running around, trying to catch Bianca. But today was different, she felt relaxed, even as Bianca knocked over her desk. So what if her computer shattered on the floor? It wasn't her problem, surely not. Bob/Charlie had a severe case of schizophrenia, and they were choking each other at the moment, but again, Dr. Friedland didn't seem to care. It was as if a veil of euphoria had clouded her senses, and caused her to smile complacently at the disorder in her small office.
Then Dr. Friedland noticed a shimmer in the air in front of her. What was this strange disturbance in the air? Again, Dr. Friedland's normal reaction would have been to panic, but she felt calm, in a meditative state. Dr. Friedland reached out to touch the shimmer in the air, but it shocked her. Not enough to make her hair become frizzy and stand on end, but just enough to give her a warning. Don't touch me again.
"Go to the bathroom. You have to use the bathroom," said a voice in Dr. Friedland's head.
For once, a sharp bit of panic slipped through her happiness. Was she going crazy? Was sh-Why worry? said the voice in her head yet again. It had taken on a bit of a hypnotic quality, mesmerizing. Dr. Friedland was sure this voice wouldn't hurt her. It had no reason to. And again, the fog of contentment slipped over her.
"Yes, I have to use the bathroom. Must go," thought Dr. Friedland as she got up in a daze and started walking towards the bathroom.
All the while, Artemis was watching her with hawk-like vigilance. He saw the almost idiotic grin and expression of bliss that he associated with-No. It couldn't be. At least not here. How could they know he was at therapy? He would never hear the end of it. But what if Dr. Friedland was really just an idiot? He couldn't take the risk of letting her know his suspicions. If he was wrong, the secret of the People would be unleashed and he would be blamed for it. So instead of doing anything, for once, Artemis just sat there, wondering what would happen next.
Dr. Friedland walked down the tiled hallway to the bathroom. The hall was sliding in and out of focus, but that didn't matter, did it? Before she opened the bathroom door, Dr. Friedland hesitasted, as if she thought better of it.
'Open the door. Now,' commanded the mysterious voice that only she could hear.
'Why?' asked Dr. Friedland silently, regaining some of her thoughts.
'Just do it. I'm your friend," whispered the voice, soothingly.
Without another thought Dr. Friedlandwent toopenthe door. She placed her hand on the knob.Another pang of doubt. ButbeforeDr. Friedlandhad the chance to ask another question...BAM! She was hit in the head by the door being kicked open by...someone. Someone who she couldn't see. But right now, the voice was telling her, "Sleep". So she did.
A/N: I apologize for the super-shortness...I guess by now most of you know what's happening. If you don't, well you'll just have to wait for the next chappie, won't you XD Review please!