A/n: I warn that this chapter is going to be kinda boring. I wanted to show how Artemis has changed and a few more examples of what Holly will do for the person she loves. She will get more sexual feelings for Artemis and I needed to show the progress. I didn't want them to be too OOC. The next 2 chapters will be better. I promise! Also thanks to Cate and Gavrilnagarian for being the first two who reviewed my story and who made my day. Last chapter was short and I hope this is going to be longer.

Disclaimer: I don't own anything here. All these characters belong to Eoin Colfer. (I forgot to write that last time.)

His Guardian
Chapter 2: A Perfect Gift

It is in the month of May and Artemis was in his room devising his next criminal plans. His eyes had set upon a valuable necklace that was said to be worn by Elizabeth I. It was probably worth up to 6 million dollars, probably more if it was put up to auction. Through his research, he found out this valuable was set in display at the Louvre in Paris, France, where it was surrounded by the best state of the art security 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As he was reading about the Louve's security blueprints, a knock came on his door.

"May I come in?" said the voice of Angelina Fowl.

"Of course mother." answered Artemis and quickly closed the blueprints. No need to worry his parents. The door opened and in came Angelina Fowl, all lively and happy. "Do you need something?"

Artemis's mother gave him a scowl and said, "Does a mother need a reason to visit her son? I think not."

"No. She doesn't." Artemis smiled. He hasn't been too used to having a complete family. One with a caring and loving mother.

"What are you doing Arty? A report for school or something?" asked Angelina as she took a seat on the bed next to Artemis.

"Not much, just an extra credit assignment about the process of nuclear division in a living cell by which the carriers of hereditary information, or the chromosomes are exactly replicated and the two copies distributed to identical daughter nuclei," lied Artemis. He then felt guilty about his dishonesty.

Angelina didn't quite believe him. "Oh," Angelina simply, said and she paused for a while as if she can't think of anything else to say. Then knelt down to cup her hands on Artemis's cheeks. She looked at him in the eye and spoke softly, "Artemis," began Angelina sincerely, "We love you Artemis. You don't have to do this anymore. You're 13, go outside and play. Have fun Artemis." with that she held on to Artemis's hands. "Studies and schools isn't what you should be worrying about now. Do something for the people around you. Your father and I don't want to burden you with the family business. Do you understand?"

Artemis looked at his mother straight in the eye. He was sad yet relieved at the same time. "I understand mother." Angelina smiled and left his room.

"Don't work too late." said Angelina before she left.

Artemis sat on his bed, deep in thought. Could he? he questioned himself. Should he cancel his next mission? He really wanted that necklace though. If he quitted now, all the days of planning would be wasted, but he didn't want to disappoint his parents either. He wanted to become what his parents had wanted him to be all along. Lately Artemis had discovered all he really wanted was to make his parents proud of him. He could no longer bear hearing himself lie to them, or see the disappointment in their eyes...

Artemis buried his face in his hands and sighed. He lifted his head just in time to get a glimpse of a hazel eyed girl out in the balcony. He looked deep into her eyes.

Holly stood staring into the genius's mesmerizing blue eyes. Her watch gave a beep and it awoke her form the spell. She realized that she has just exposed herself to the human race and she jumped off the balcony, rushed off in her wings as fast as it could take her.

Artemis quickly ran out of his room, into the balcony, and leaned on the railing, checking if the mysterious girl was hurt in any matter. Fortunately, Artemis couldn't locate the girl meaning that she was okay. This time, he was even more positive that this girl was a fairy. How would a human be smart enough to be able to bypass all the Fowl security? Anyhow, he vowed to one day catch the fairy.

:Few weeks later:

Artemis had given up on his plan to steal the precious necklace but he still couldn't hold down the craving for that special artifact. He just wanted to get his hands on it. He didn't regret his decision but also felt that he has missed a special train. One rainy morning, while walking to his classroom at Saint Bartleby's Public School for Young Gentlemen, Artemis discovered a 3 x 3 box lying on his desk. It had a lid and was a light shade of pink in color. It resembled something like a jewelry box. 'A jewelry box!' Artemis's heart skipped a beat. 'Could it be?' He walked up to his desk cautiously. 'Could it be a trap?' He held his breath while gently picking up the strange box and flipping the cover open. Inside, it exposed the most beautiful necklace that Artemis had ever set eyes on, the necklace worn by the Elizabeth I. It sparkled in the sunlight as Artemis observed every inch of it. The accessory was decorated with thousands of diamonds but the thing that made it so beautiful was the 2 inch blue oval diamond hanging from the necklace. Artemis smiled as he looked around searching for generous person who would give such a valuable object to him. No body was around but Artemis had an idea who that person was: the person who had been watching over him all this time.

At home, Artemis was soaking wet due to the hurricane. However, the rain didn't dampen his spirit. Artemis was in fact happy and excited knowing that one of the most important antique was in his possession. Artemis was thinking about selling the item but something inside him told him it could be used in a better way. Angelina Fowl came inside his room without knocking this time. "Arty, what do you got there?"

Artemis sighed and decided what will become of the necklace, "Mother, I have a gift for you." Artemis pulled out the necklace from the box and wore it around Angelina's neck.

"Oh Arty! Thank you. How did you come to such a beautiful thing? It's not my birthday anyways."

Artemis just grinned and said, "It's Mother's day this Sunday. I thought that I'll just give it to you early. And for where I got it, let's just say it was a gift from a friend." Angelina was touched and pulled Artemis into a big hug. Artemis hugged his mother back and began to take a liking the person who left him the gift.

Holly sat on the tree looking at the family moment that Artemis was sharing with his mother. She felt good that she was able to bring happiness into Artemis's life and wanted to give him more. She wanted him more now. She wanted to have him, to feel him, to taste him. Holly was shocked by her own thoughts. She took a deep breath to regain control of herself and flew away.
A/N: So? How was it? Is it ok? Review please! Hope this doesn't scare you away from my story. Please keep reading. It makes me happy that there are people out there that appreciate my work.