Why Me?
Artemis's POV (3 days later)
I think I can't take it anymore. The weight becomes heavier and heavier each time I think about it. I can't seem to find a way to keep it from my thoughts. It has invaded every inch of my huge mind. I seem to be losing my grip on sanity just like what happened to Mother. She has taken this rather hardly and has locked herself on the attic, refusing to go out. I think I myself might have done the same thing, but I can still hold on. I haven't eaten since I heard the news. I feel so weak and numb to everything around me. I have locked myself on my room, alone, doing nothing but reminiscing memories of the past. But I know all of those cannot be returned. I need to wake up! I must continue on where Father left and follow in his footsteps, just as I had always imagined…
Butler's POV
I have received news about my uncle. He too, has perished over this incident. I know it is hard for he was the one who had protected me and Juliet when my father died. But I must be strong. I am the only one who Artemis can lean on to. His mother is here, yes, but she seems to have lost everything including her sanity. And Juliet has also locked herself in her room, refusing to go out when she heard the news about Uncle Demeter. She had been very near to him and I know she is taking this rather too hard. Artemis is the one who needs a shoulder to cry on and it is my responsibility to protect him…
Juliet's POV
I cannot believe what happened to Uncle Demeter. I have always loved him and always will. I wish I had a chance to say goodbye before he left. I must be strong. I am Juliet Butler, and I would not let this incident break me down!
Butler's POV
I was surprised to see Artemis going down the stairs, his face wearing a weary expression. He looked thinner than he used to be. And, to my surprise and dismay, while he was in the middle of the stairway, he collapsed. I ran over to him, assessing the situation. I carried him and brought him to the Fowl Bentley. I asked Juliet to take Care of Fowl Manor while I was gone, seeing that she's already smiling. I ignored the speed limit, and drove as fast as I can to the nearest hospital.
Artemis's POV
I have never felt so tired in my life. It would seem as though I am about to die. Knowing that I must follow my Father's footsteps, I brushed my personal grief away and went into planning my first illegal venture. But my stomach grumbled, almost as if it's complaining about how I mistreated him. A proof that I am losing grip on sanity. I decided to go downstairs and eat lunch. I feel so tired that every step is a problem. I saw Butler on my way downstairs. He seemed shocked to see me out of my room. But I then felt that I can't go any farther. My brain wanted to shutdown and I gladly obliged. I know this is the only way I can forget about him. And I collapsed…
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