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Later that Week in the out skirts of Smolensk in a Russian briefing room…
Butler was as some say "a hired gun" but at the same he was a whole lot more. He cooked, Gardened when times were tough, Drove Artemis around on his adventures, and occasionally ventured on the wrong side of the law to get things done; by order of Artemis of course. He was a "Manual labor" kind of guy. This doesn't mean he wasn't stupid. In fact he was quite intelligent. Smart enough to wonder why he was on Russia's western border, not on the southern border fighting the Chinese.
Then again Artemis' text also helped him figure out the whole Russian-Chinese war was a hoax. Artemis also told him to desert. Yes desert and lay low in Moscow. Butler knew many men who would happily accommodate him. Most importantly quietly accommodate him. The last part of his orders, to get a 50. cal Barrett and to scout out possible sniping positions around Red Square. Butler put two and two together and understood he was going to assassinate someone. He understood completely, he was in the zone, the killing zone.
"Comrade Domovoi, the order came down, we're moving out in two hours. Your squad will be parachute into Minsk along with the 76th Guards Airborne Division. You will be briefed momentarily. You have 10 minutes to tell your men and pack." The Russian major departed after relating the orders to Butler.
Butler immediately went to the barracks gathered his stuff and went to the Armament room. He knew exactly what he needed and what he was going to do, desert the premises and find a way to Moscow.
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A few hours later…
Artemis did not take rejection well, especially not from the European Union. Or anyone for that matter. They didn't understand that he wasn't some crazy teen techie. The Polish were willing to listen but that's all. No one would be willing to start rearmament till the last moment. Foolish peace hoping idiots still believed Russia was helping them by fighting China.
Artemis' laptop was reviving a video call from Foaly. "Yes, give me some good news." He said to Foaly.
"None exists in the land of the mud people, Russian forces are crossing over their border into adjacent nations."
A/N: sorry, lets pretend Estonia, Latvia, and Finland are not in the E.U. thanks sorry for that mess up!
"And what are the E.U. comments, and do you know of Butlers progress?" Artemis inquired.
"Once again the Poles are panicking along with Lithuania, Romania, and Sweden. They all have started to pass legislation to start a draft. Poland thus far is the only to close her borders and start Marshal Law. France, Italy, and Spain have all stated that they trust Russia and their "preemptive invasion" to be just. Germany, Great Britain, and your favorite Ireland have all denounced Russia as "Warmongers of the likes of Genghis Khan." The United states in an act of faithfulness to It's European allies, declared would back them militarily. The rest of Europe is staying rather quiet, probably in fear. Also, our Friend Butler has made it safely to Moscow, with a rather long package he carried all the way. Mind explaining?" Foaly was slightly out of breath from his mini speech to Artemis.
"Leave Butler's actions to me. Remember when in a state of pure anger, many often make bad decisions." with that Artemis ended the video call. This was seriously going to make him question himself. He wouldn't find a good nights rest for many months to come.
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Later in Haven at a council meeting (Foaly was present as a technical adviser to the council)
"We can not meddle in the affairs of mud men without being noticed any longer! We must be as isolated as possible!" said one red faced council woman rather loudly.
"As Foaly said, he could crash the Russian and Chinese military communications undetected. Giving the E.U. and Allies a huge advantage in the event of total war." retorted another council member.
"Why would we even care about the humans?" said the red faced council woman. She said "human" like it was the worst insult ever made.
"For the Russian and Chinese would ruin Earth at a far worse rate than what is currently happening. The United States and E.U. are researching many Earth friendly programs. Little progress is better than no progress at all. I will vote for this if it comes to that, It's for the Earth's best interest." rasped out an old Elf at the meeting.
Man, Foaly forgot how energetic the council members could be in a debate. He loved watching them butting heads. No one truly understood the tension in the room without seeing the anger in the eyes of even the most aged, and wise Fairies.
The vote came down about 45 minutes later, the Fairy Folk would secretly aid the E.U. and allies. All knew that the infamous Artemis Fowl would respect and remember their help. Though some still wanted him dead in the deepest parts of their tiny child sized hearts.
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At around that same time:
Artemis had some how gotten a connection to Butler's cell phone.
"Are you sure about this Artemis?" said the manservant to his master.
"No, but I know he will act out of his better senses. He will be blinded by his anger."
"But couldn't we simply just kill" Butler knew he would be cut off by Artemis. For a good Explanation he hoped.
"There are many more just like him in office ready to replace him, more far more cunning and ruthless. No, he must live, in pure agony. It's crucial that he know the assassin is from some where in the E.U. Understood?"
"Yes sir, It will be done tonight at a pro-Kremlin demonstration. He and his family will be present."
"Good, I'm sorry if this will haunt you later. I know it will to me." and with that Artemis ended the call. He laid down in his bed, feeling utterly exhausted. Pondering if he could be forgiven for what he had ordered. Knowing in his heart that he could, but he wouldn't let himself be. Someone else will have to convince him, and Holly could he believed.
Buuuzzzz Buuuzzzz went his phone vibrating next to his hand. He looked at it and thought "Speak of the Devil… well think of her at least." It was Holly calling him. He took a moment to mentally prepare himself to distance himself so she wouldn't get the truth from him.
"Hello Holly."
"Arty, what's going on in that big head of yours? Foaly said you were acting strange last he talked to you, and hiding something. Is there anything you might feel the need to tell me?
"No, nothing comes to mind. Well yes, I miss you and hope you won't think I'm a monster. Please forgive me, maybe you won't, but I hope you do." and once again like that he ended another call.
He quickly turned of his cell phone and opened a Fox news online page on his laptop, waiting for the news of the assassination. Thinking quick, he also disconnected the video call ability for the time being just in case she thought about calling him that way. He truly was being eaten alive, by himself from the inside.
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Keep on Keepin on- Rhett