Paris, France
"Will you marry me?" Artemis asked, his voice with only a tinge of emotion.
"No, no, no," Juliet said, waving her hands around in the air. "If you're going to propose to Athena tonight I suggest you add a little more emotion to that. Andrew was certainly more emotional," she sighed staring at the wedding ring. "So I suggest you kneel as well." The still hyperactive Juliet pushed the gaping Artemis to the ground.
"Agreed," Holly nodded analysing the wedding ring. "Is this gold real?"
"Of course it is," Artemis retorted. "You and Trouble have been dating for a long time and he didn't propose. So how are you supposed to know how a proposal is supposed to be like?"
"I have a feeling every girl knows how they want their proposal is supposed to be like," Juliet smiled.
"Let's try that again," Holly said, "From the top."
"Will you marry me?" Artemis asked once again.
"No, no, no, no," Juliet said standing up from the bed and walking around like a worried mother. "You need more practice."
"It has been ages since I needed practice for anything," Artemis complained.
"Well think again mud boy," Holly said. "Oh Frond, your dinner has already started."
"I would be on time if I didn't have to practice," said Artemis rolling his eyes.
Artemis' cell phone vibrated, "It's Athena," he whispered to the two girls after viewing the screen, "Hello Athena."
"Artemis are you coming yet? I'm already at the restaurant," said Athena.
"Yes I'm coming. I thought we agreed on nine o' clock?"
"It is nine o' clock and I'm actually on time," Athena replied, "Did the Rolex finally fail you?"
Artemis didn't answer that question, "You're early for once. I'll be there as soon as I can. Bye."
"Bye."
"Bye? That wasn't romantic," Juliet said.
"So, what do you usually say to Andrew? I am not an average human if you should need reminding," Artemis remarked. "We've practised too many times. I need to get there as soon as possible."
"Take your car not the wings dimwit. Might seem weird. And Andrew happens to be very romantic," Juliet replied.
"Really?" said Artemis doubtfully with a smirk on his face..
"Shut up and get going," Holly said pushing Artemis towards the hotel room door, "You're dressed well already and although you have to do this thing spontaneously I'm sure it would work out. We're watching out for you."
"That reminds me Captain," Artemis said, turning around.
"What mud boy?" Holly asked turning from her LEP computer.
"Thank you," Artemis said softly with that genuine smile on his face. His genuine thanks and smile was payment enough for the elf. She clicked a button which folded up her portable computer. Holding the briefcase in a professional manner, she hugged her nemesis turned friend. "Gotta go to headquarters. We have a show of some sort there."
Artemis nodded. "Try to stay awake and thanks again."
"Hey!" Juliet protested. "How about me?"
Artemis chuckled and walked down the corridor, picking the 'Financial Times' and the card key on his way out. Naturally that meant he didn't reply.
"Wait, is that a yes?" Juliet asked, her employer already out of sight.
Half an Hour Later
"How's your spaghetti?" Artemis asked.
"Reminds me of home," Athena smiled.
"Can I ask you a question?" Artemis asked, smiling at Athena.
"Sure, what is it?" Athena inquired, smiling back. They seemed to be full of smiles that day.
"Well we've known each other for a long time and have travelled all over the world together. Saved Haven and the world many times and received no gratitude and also shared some very strange moments. Some which I never want to experience again. But I realise that only with you I can survive these life changing events." He paused. "Will you marry me?" Artemis said for real this time, kneeling down like Juliet had taught him.
Athena froze in her seat she should have known this was going to happen. Her hair which was no longer messy just for that night and a she actually wore a dress something which she hadn't done in years and I mean years. She knew that she loved him as well. She however was not going to put on a show like her sisters. "This is interesting," Athena commented, her purple eyes twinkled with mischief. "I thought you would have a better approach," Athena smiled. As Artemis' face turned into a confused look which looked totally cute in Athena's opinion, Athena grinned, "But yes I will marry you."
Artemis wanted to cheer but instead the cheer turned into a smirk/smile. He passed the small box with a beautiful ring contained inside. "I'm allowed to get up now, aren't I?"
"You can continue kneeling if you like," Athena smiled cheekily.
Artemis sighed, "At least you aren't asking me to start again. I had to empty the whole restaurant and make it private for the two of us tonight since I didn't want to make a public proposal."
"How did you do that?" Athena asked.
"I own this restaurant," Artemis smirked.
"Never underestimate a Fowl," Athena smiled trying on the diamond and emerald encrusted ring.
"Wait a minute, what's that noise?" Artemis said, standing up and brushing microscopic dust off his expensive suit.
A whirring noise could still be heard even after Artemis said it. Foaly was definitely the person behind any spying. Whether it was LEP made or not, sensitive hearing devices were something that the two never left home without. Besides that force field watch of course.
"Scanning," Athena frowned. "Foaly," she confirmed.
"My guess is that the entire LEP is watching this," Artemis groaned.
"I should have scanned earlier. I thought I made that a mental note," Athena groaned as well. "Then I guess we should just let them see this," Athena smiled grabbing Artemis by his tie and kissing him gently. He kissed back of course and it was something that the onlookers couldn't even imagine. Although the onlookers were not exactly invited…
LEP Headquarters
"Bet collecting time," Foaly announced over the intercom. About half of the spectators groaned, another half cheered.
"The Ops Booth was crowded and nearly every officer in Haven was watching the kiss. The giant monitor was watched attentively and only now was the wedding confirmed. Commander Julius Root shifted uncomfortably in his seat, bets were not exactly encouraged in the LEP but then again they were talking about some of the only humans affiliated with Haven.
"Hold on a sec," Foaly announced again, "There's more."
The purple eyed girl pulled away, smiling she added, "Promise me that if it's a boy you won't give him a stupid name. Artemis is fine, I guess. Just nothing like Orion or Apollo or even a dumb name like Marvin."
"Deal," the now twenty-one year old Fowl replied, his smile sincere which is still a rare sight. Of course they continued kissing, looks like their food will have to wait.
Flashes could be seen in Argon and Cumulus' office, it was likely that they were recording that historic moment. Holly and Trouble were hand in hand grinning widely at the sight. Chix was after the bimbo Lili Frond since it was considered a romantic moment and Grub on the other hand felt a tear in his eye, his crush on Athena was over don't worry, it was the fact that he felt like a relative and actually he was smiling.
The pair continued kissing until the bets were all collected and trust me that is a long time. Athena turned to the supposedly hidden camera. "Happy Foaly? I think we just made your day, si?"
"Si," Foaly replied, his grin from ear to ear. Athena couldn't hear him but might as well. He turned on her hearing device unit which all officers had which, she always forgot was there. "So," he began, "How many kids are you going to have?" To contribute to the embarrassment, he said it through the intercom and the speaker.
"I heard that Foaly," Artemis drawled.
"I thought I only activated Athena's receiver," Foaly said, "Oh well."
"How many kids are you going to have?" the officers chorused.
"Wait and see, wait and see," Athena grinned.
"Now who wants to bet when they will get divorced?" Foaly joked.
Athena frowned. "Foaly, you're betting on us?"
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P.S. I know the proposal wasn't all that but it seemed kind of akward for a boy like Arty to propose