Chapter 6 – Goodbye Haven

Police Plaza, Lower Elements

Mulch Diggums was brooding on what crimes to do after his release from prison. His attorney was now working on the date of the search warrant for his cave years previously(the search warrant had been altered by Artemis before his mind wipe). Yes, I'll be a free dwarf, give this medallion to Artemis, then more crimes after that, he thought happily, then a knock was heard on his cell door.

"Hey, Diggums, ye got yerself a visitor," the guard told him.

"Who?" he inquired, surprised.

"See for yerself, man," was the reply.

Mulch strode lazily to the receiving area, where he found the most unexpected visitor.

"Hey Mulch", Holly greeted.

"Short? What are you doing here?" he asked.

"Can't I visit you anymore, you reprobate?" Holly pouted.

"Well, not really. I was just surprised. What brought you here anyway?"

"I thought it would be idea to see you before…" she faltered.

"Before what?"

"Nothing. I'm going away for an important business. I'll be gone for a long, long time…" Her voice seemed distant.

"Oh, I'm touched," said Mulch, wiping an imaginary tear from his eye.

"Aww, shut up. You be good here, ok? Or I'll request you to be moved to Howler's Peak", she said, her eyes twinkling.

Mulch shivered a little. He had experienced being with goblins. Scary.

"Just joking!" Holly said after a moment. "Anyway, I have to go. I've got one more place to visit."

"And where might that be?" he asked.

"None of your business."

"Sure. See you next time!" Mulch shouted, as he was being escorted to his cell.

If there was a next time. . . . . .

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J. Argon Clinic

Opal Koboi was moved to the J. Argon Clinic after her failed attempt to take over Haven. She was now in coma, with only the barest movements. And she was on the itinerary of Holly's places to visit.

"Dr. Argon, I would like to see patient Opal Koboi", she said.

"I don't know, Captain. She's in a deep state of coma. Not a peep", said the doctor.

"I know. I just need to see her. For a minute." Holly insisted.

"Very well." They went to Koboi's room. Argon typed a password on the computer, then they were admitted inside.

"One minute, then." Dr. Argon stepped outside.

Holly came closer to Opal's bed, where she lay unconscious. She saw that devious pixie again.

"I still hate you Opal, though I wouldn't be remembering you in the next few hours." Those words were all that she could say.

Then she walked out of the clinic, and headed straight to Foaly.

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Fowl Manor, Dublin

Artemis was surfing the net when he heard a knock from his door.

"Come in," he said.

Angeline Fowl stepped inside the room. "Mother, it's you."

"Yes darling. I was just checking on you. May I sit down?"

"Yes Mother."

Angeline pulled a chair and sat beside Artemis. "You know Arty, your father and I are so glad that you have now changed. You can now invite friends to come over at our house."

"I myself still can't believe that I have changed. I never thought I'd have friends."

"But there you are." They were silent for a moment. Then Angeline spoke, "Arty, have you been in love?"

At his mother's question, an image flashed momentarily in his mind. "Why are you asking that, Mother? Of course I have never been in love. I have more priorities in life."

"Oh, just thought I asked. With your newfound personality, I guess being in love went with that, too." She kissed her son on the forehead and went out of the room.

Artemis was left alone, feeling genuinely puzzled. I haven't adapted yet to this new personality of mine. I don't know if I'll ever fall in love. His words were left unspoken.

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Operations Booth, Police Plaza

"You really sure about this, Holly?" Foaly asked once more.

"Yes. I really am."

"Well, let's get the show on the road."

Preparations were made for the transformation process. Computers beeped and sounds of keys being pressed were heard. Foaly went to Holly and fitted her eyes with suction cups. "This is it," He said. "Goodbye, Holly."

"Goodbye old friend." Goodbye Haven… Forever… Then the world went blank.

At that same moment, Artemis Fowl sat bolt upright from his sleep.

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Fowl Manor, Dublin

Artemis sat on his bed, still puzzled about the dream he just had. There was certainly a girl. Who is she?, he asked himself. He'd never met the girl. But still, he dreamt of her. Could it be something else?

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Spear Mansion, Dublin

Helena slowly opened her eyes and scanned her bedroom, then checked the digital clock on her bedside table. 9:30 am. Looks like I slept a little late today, she thought. She just had a very uncanny dream. People with weird features. More like fairies. Yes, that was it. But there can't be fairies, could there? Having dismissed the thought, she willed herself to stand up. She washed her face and changed her dress. "I think this is going to be a great day", she told her reflection in the mirror. "I might as well go shopping." And her mind agreed with such a good idea. Being decided with what to do, she picked up her bag, then skipped down the stairs to join her parents for breakfast.

Helena Spear is no ordinary person. She is really Holly Short, humanized. Foaly implanted a pituitary gland that subdued the magic in her. He also put an artificial memory. She is to be Helena Spear, the only child of Agnes and Victor Spear, one of the top five richest families in Ireland. Holly's physical features remained the same, well except for her hair, which was made longer, with soft curls rippling down her back, and her ears, which were rounded. Her hazel eyes were as strong as ever. Helena retained Holly's attitude as a free-spirited girl, with no mind for the rules, and does what she thinks is right. Over all that, she has a kind heart. Her adopted parents, Agnes and Victor, were both mesmerized into thinking that they had a child, even though in reality, they do not. They loved their only daughter more than life, and were willing to do everything to make her happy.

Helena found her parents chatting in the ding area while enjoying breakfast. She smiled. She love her parents so much.

"Good morning Lena, dear", her mother greeted her. "Are you going out today?"

"I'm guessing that our daughter will go shopping today. Isn't that right, Lena?" her father asked teasingly.

"Yes, dad."

"Well, you look so gorgeous today, darling. Right, honey?" her father said.

"Of course, Victor, why wouldn't she be?" her mother agreed. "Have a spot of breakfast first before going, Lena."

Helena sat across her mother in the long table and satisfied herself with a light continental breakfast.

"I must be going," Lena said.

"Have fun darling." Her mother advised. "And watch out. You might bump into Prince Charming today." She smiled jokingly.

"Hardly, mom, but I'll have fun." She checked her outfit. She wore a dress that fell to her knees, her hair was in a half ponytail bound by a ribbon. Over her head was a lovely chapeau, and on her feet were doll shoes. Not bad for a girl of thirteen. Meet Prince Charming. She laughed to herself. Possibly…

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a/n: Sorry if the chapters are a little slow paced. I haven't got time to write long ones. For those who gave reviews to my story, thank you very much! I have just one teeny tiny question, more like a survey: Would you like Butler to fall in love as well?