Hey people. Here's chapter three. Poor Artemis. I was so excited to write this chapter, but I was kind of nervous that I would mess it up some how :/. But hey, here it is! Hope you all enjoy!

Chapter Three

The trees were thick, and leaves littered the ground around Artemis as he ran as fast as he could (which wasn't that fast- but faster than he would have been a couple years ago, thanks to Butler's training). After a couple minutes or so, he stopped into an empty clearing to catch his breath. He felt the adrenaline flowing through his veins, making his heart beat faster than usual. He briefly wondered who was after him now, before deciding he could look into it later when he found his family, and went back home to his mansion, which was full of plugs that actually worked! (Honestly, he was kind of looking for an excuse to head home early anyway, so this would just help his arguement.)

So much for the vacation his Mother had planned... she would be disapointed. Perhaps later he could make it up to her somehow? He sighed and glanced around, noticing the silence of the forest around him, and suddenly felt on edge. For what reason, he wasn't completely sure... a fairy maybe? It was just... too quiet. He sniffed the air, and frowned, confused. What was that wet dog smell-

Before he got to finish his thought, he felt something hard hit the back of his head, and his vision slowely grew dark. He didn't even notice when he hit the ground.

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Artemis awoke to a pounding pain on the back of his head and a feeling of stiffness. Seeing as this wasn't a normal occurance, he was immediatly alarmed. He went over all of the most recent memories he could think of. He had taken to California with his family, and was left at the house they were staying at- when someone broke in. He had made an impressive and quick escape through a convenient window, and after that... there was a forest, and a strange wet dog smell- before sudden pain in his head and darkness.

He must have been kidnapped, but by who, he wasn't certain. The person he had run from had been too big to be a fairy, too smart, not to mention too small to be a troll, but also big enough to be Butler sized at least. However, it coud not be Butler himself, due to quite a few reasons. Butler would have announced his presence, and he wouldn't have started damaging Fowl property without a specific reason first.

There was also evidence that after escaping the house, that there was at least one more person waiting to attack. (Why he didn't think that there was more than one attacker, he had no idea. It was so Ridiculus... not to mention foolish not to assume his kidnapper came alone.)

This indicated that a group of people were the ones who did this, and whoever sent those (two or more) people, knew that his family was going on vacation without their usual body gaurds... they had possibly been planning this for a while, watching, waiting for an opportunity. It could have been the Mafia of course, but this was too thorough to be them. There was only one way to find out what this was about.

So he opened his eyes (oh how he would later he'd wish that he hadn't) and got his first glance of a place that would possibly haunt him for the rest of his life. Not that he knew.

As soon as he open his eyes, he felt them burn in slight pain from the bright light, making him close them and re open them. The place he was at looked like a complete white room with bright lights that reflected off the white walls.

He shifted slightly, only to notice that his arms and legs were strapped down. To the table he was on. He paused slightly. Before his blood ran cold... Whatever this was, couldn't be good. Not at all. Before he could think much more, he heard a voice. A very familiarvoice.

"Hello Arty. How have you been? Comfortable? I hope so. I tried to make this place as nice for you as possible. Meaning to say, not at all. I've been waiting for you to wake up." Artemis's head immediately turned to the speaker. He hadn't even considered her as a person after him at the moment. Actually, he thought the fairies had taken care of her.

"Opal Kaboi. Why am I here?" Artemis knew very well why. This was probably some form of revenge scheme to boost her wounded ego. But he wanted to know what exactly her plan was. She rolled her eyes. Opal was currently standing against the wall, staring at him with unhidden contempt. She was as short as she was last time he saw her. Not surprising in the very least.

She took a couple steps foward before she spoke again, "You see Artemis, I hate humans. They're despicable creatures, and incredibly stupid. It's suprising they haven't gone extinct yet. And you, a human, managed to ruin my plans. It's the biggest insult I've ever recieved. So I have decided to return the favor.

You're too smart to be a human. So I'm going to let these foolish scientists do whatever they want to you, as long as whatever it is results in you losing some of your humanity. They have been looking for more test subjects for a while now. Really you should thank me. The species you're currently a part of is disgusting." The whole room became silent.

Artemis felt the room temperature drop slightly. It took him a couple moments to gather himself for a reply. "You can't do that- altering somethings DNA is- It's comletely and utterly- that could kill me. You're insane-" For once he was at a loss for words. She provided a dark smile.

"I still win either way. If you die... well too bad. If you survive, well fine. You're still out of my way with either one. Besides, with that magic you apparently stole, I don't think It will let you die." She said it all with ease. Artemis felt the blood drain from his face.

"The LEP moniter me as often as possible, they'll notice something is wrong- and if they don't, then Butler or my family will notice something- and they won't be happy." He shot this back at her, clinging to anything he could think of. She actually laughed.

"Did you wonder why the LEP didn't notice you leaving the country immediatly? I've got them distracted, and they'll have to devote all of their focus on what's happening down in Haven. They won't notice anything outside for a while with what I cooked up for them. Your parents and siblings- well they would never leave the country without protection, so obviously, I mesmired them you fool. They have been under my control for a while now, and you didn't even notice. They're on their way home wondering how they got to California of all places.

And your butler will try to contact the fairies when he realises something happened, but find himself unable to. He might try to find you, or research what exactly happened, but I'm there to lead him off the trail. By the time anyone notices, it will be far too late." Artemis stared at her feeling slightly horrified. Amongst other things. He was so stupid. He had been so spacey lately. It go so bad that Bulter asked him if he was all right.

"No reply? Well then. I'd love to stick around, but I've got places to be." She sneered at him slightly, before walking out of a door. The room was earily silent, as he noticed various specks of blood around the room he didn't see before. He started looking for any weaknesses in the the medical tables binds. Before he could find one, the door opened, and a couple of people in white coats walked in walked in, deep in discussion.

"-we should make a fish hybrid, It's complicated, but I-" one was saying, but the other cut them off.

"Are you stupid or something? All the fish ones you make always die. We're not going there again. Not after last time." The other glared at him.

"Why does everyone bring that up! I'll have you know fish are awesome you jerk. No one lets me have any fun. It's not my fault they sufficate. No one puts them in water." The one that didn't seem to like fish glanced at Artemis.

"Does that subject look like a fish type thing to you? I think we should keep it simple. Maybe a cat or dog. Something you can't screw up." The fish guy only got the chance to give the other a completely offended look before the door opened again, and an older person in a white coat walked in. He had an air of friendliness around him, and a smile.

"I heard we got a new subject. Have you figured out what you want to do yet?" The two guys looked at eachother with glares, and the strange person whou just entered gave Artemis a smile. This caused him to narrow his eyes in supision.

"Hey Jeb, I was trying to tell him that making a fish one is bad, but he refuses to even consider it. I was thinking something simple-" Fish guy cut him off.

"Simple is stupid! And too easy. I think we should do something more complicated. Something cool-" The other guy glared.

"Fish aren't cool. The only thing they do is swim and forget stuff, you lump of trash-" They both looked like they would continue forever, but 'Jeb' cut them off. He stared at Artemis while they were argueing, and the turned.

"I believe we should do another avian hybrid. It's not overly complicated, but still interesting." They both looked at him in slight shock, and the other in slight unease.

"But sir- all the avian hybrids we've made have died... only those few you made years ago (AN: The flock) lived. Are you sure we should try that?" The uneasy one said this with hesitance. Jeb raised a slight eyebrow.

"I don't see why it's a problem. If it fails, then I'll take the blame." After some contemplating, they agreed.

Jeb got out a needle full of mysterious liquid from his coat (Like he was expecting this) and stepped over. Artemis stiffened slightly. And then Jeb injected it. There was burning pain.

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HAHAHA! I bet you guys weren't expecting Opal :P. As you can tell, I'm terribal at dialog. I'm so sorry I took so long. I hope you all like it though. Sorry if anyone was out of character. If there are any spelling errors, or any errors in general, then I'll try to fix them. I was in a rush to post this so I barely looked it over. Ti'll next time, and don't forget to review!