A/n Thank you for all the reviews! I had no idea there were actually people who liked my terrible writing. But, you can speak your thoughts and break the truth to me. I'm a terrible writer. So thanks to: Liris, jonove1203, oreostar, theSunlitEarth, , -names, crazy person alert, Daze Fowl, and Jewel. I love you all. *sob*, so happy! Oh and p.s. I'm keeping their original eye colour! Chapter 2

"Holly," Artemis shook her gently. "Holly, do you want to get up to eat?" he asked quietly. Holly blinked a few times. She suddenly realized how hungry she felt. "Yes," she whispered. "You might be a bit sore for a while," he told her. She groaned. It was no wonder she felt sore everywhere. "Do you need help getting up?" he teased lightly. "I'm fine," she snapped. She groaned again. She lifted an arm. It felt heavy. "Perhaps you do need help," he muttered. He took her hands and pulled her gently off the bed. She trembled a bit. She stood wobbling for a few seconds before she fell onto Artemis. "Holly," he said, steadying her. "I'm okay," she mumbled. " Do you want to eat in bed or in the kitchen?" he asked. " Can I eat in bed?" He nodded. "Holly, we need to talk," he started hesitantly. "Foaly and Root didn't send you here for some random vacation. You're pretty ill. I've been trying to analyze it. You're going to be quite sore for the next few days." Holly stared. " So they sent me here, so I couldn't pass on the disease?" she asked. " Well, it's quite contagious," he said. " And you, Butler and Juliet?" she asked quietly. " Only to fairies." He surmised. There was a pause. " They only did it to protect you, Holly. " He looked into her earthy hazel eyes. She sat up fiercely. " But why couldn't they just tell me? I could've handled this, it's not a big deal, '' she blurted. " They had no idea how you would react. You could've denied you were sick, refused to leave…" He counted off the possibilities. There was another silence. " Thanks, Arty," she whispered. They leaned closer and closer to each other. The door flew open. " Damn, where is that mascara?" someone shouted. Juliet, dramatic as always, flung open the door.

A/N: sorry, for the long wait! I know it probably doesn't measure up to your expectations, but at least I gave my all. Give reviews if you want, but I'm not gonna bribe you. And sorry all my chapters are so short.