A/N: Hey everyone. So, what's up?...

Yeah, im sorry for not updating in such a long time, but I just haven't the time to update, or write for the matter in general. I am soooo very sorry!

BTW, for those of you who didn't notice, I did update Epidemic. Check it out!

Disclaimer: I wouldn't want to own Artemis Fowl, the story would be soooo different and I like it just the way it is!

Previously…

"Holly," he spoke, softly so he didn't wake up Trouble. "Either you have lost your voice, or introducing people is not your forte."

Hello Arty. It's your mom. I waited to know if we should delay our flight to New Zealand so you can come home and pack.

Sent at 3:10p.m

-Angeline

"And that's another question I had to ask you." Artemis walked over to her. "Would you like to spend Christmas with me?"

Chapter Thirteen

Present Time Venus's POV

I have to tell you, sitting outside a hospital room with nothing to do but stare at a wall is definitely the FUNNEST THING IN THE WORLD! I had literally been sitting out in the hall for four hours in total now, and I had nothing better to do but stare a blank wall or think of my trial and my father. I wonder if he still recognizes me after all these years. I mean, I last time I saw him I was only five, I thought to myself. Just then an elevator door opened. I turned my head to look inside and couldn't believe my eyes.

He really hasn't changed then. Wow.

My father and two other people walked out of the elevator swiftly. I wish I had my hoodie! Instead of sitting in the chair, I leapt off of it and head in the other direction, towards that bathrooms. I rushed inside and opened a stall and locked it once I was inside.

What is he doing here? I thought. OH yeah! He is probably here to see if the Commanders okay.

I was debating with myself whether if I should stay in the bathroom or not. If I stay, then Holly would get worried if she comes out of the room and doesn't see me. But I go out, then he will see me. I can't let him see me, but I can't let Holly think that I ran off.

After deciding that the best option was to leave, I unlocked the stall and exited the bathroom. The two people I noticed walking with my father, obviously lower ranking Council members, were sitting in the hall in the seats next to mine. They must've noticed me getting up and left the seat open for me. So I continued walking down the hall until I got to the Commander's room and sat down in my seat. I slid down in my chair so that my head was resting on the back. I closed my eyes and pretended that I was tired, but apparently I didn't fool anyone.

"So, are you a relative of the Commander, or are you his girlfriend?" one of the Councilman asked. I opened one eye to peek at them, but then shut it. I sighed.

"I'm not a relative, but I'm not his girlfriend either." I replied.

"Then what are you? A random person just sitting here?" the other one asked.

"No, I'm a close friend. I've known him for a while now."

"Really?" asked a different voice. "And how long exactly is a while now?"

I opened my eyes and looked at the man before me. My breath quickened as my brain tried to come up with a reasonable amount of time.

"A few years." I answered, shutting my eyes again. "But why would you care?" I retorted, not bothering to look at him as he took the open seat on my other side.

"I don't know. I guess I would like to know who my daughter is making friend with." He replied coolly. I heard screeches as the other two Councilmen left. "So," he continued, unfortunately. "What trouble have you been at lately?"

"Nothing of your concern." I replied quickly. "And why would you think I've been getting into trouble?"

"Well, why else would you be sitting outside the Commanders hospital room? Short is your interrogator, and it's just not some coincidence that you both happen to be here at the same time. Besides, I know you too well. You are always getting into trouble. We have you security cameras everywhere."

"Jonathon, I don't care." I commented.

"You cannot call me Jonathon, I am your father."

"Yeah, one I barely know, one that barely knows me. You were never there for me. You don't deserve to be called my father." I opened my eyes and looked at him angrily.

"Fine, blame it on me." He said, getting up from his seat. "But I just want to let you know that it was your fault in the first place." He walked down the hall briskly and stepped into the elevator, looking at me on more time before heading down.

I never realized how much I hated him.

A Few moments before Third Person POV

"Would you like to spend Christmas with me?" Artemis added, grabbing on of Holly's hands.

Holly's voice froze in her throat for a second.

"Umm.." she began. "Well, I have watch over Venus and Opal, and, Trouble probably isn't well enough to be on his own and-"

"Holly, everyone can come. Do not make yourself too anxious." Artemis added, sitting back down in his chair next to the bed. "Do you want to come?"

"I don't want it to be any trouble for you or Butler, but I guess-" Holly was cut off midsentence when the door opened. "Oh! Hello Councilman Willow, I didn't know you were coming."

"Of course, I want to see how the Commander is doing. Is he well enough to come back to work soon, after Christmas vacation?"

"Most likely. We will have to keep a close eye on him to make sure that his health will be stable. I am, at the moment, keeping a twenty-four hour watch, for I am the only one who knows how to work the machines, incase anything should happen." Artemis smiled.

"Very well then. I can't stay long. Send me your work schedule via E-Mail Short, and I'll make sure you get enough time off to look after Opal as well." Willow smiled as well.

"Thank you, sir." Holly said as he walked out of the room. "Now, let me finish my sentence before anyone else interrupts me." Holly took a deep breath. "I would love to spend Christmas with you."

A/N: Okay, so you can probably guess who Councilman Willow is. Yes, Venus's father. That means that Venus's last name is Willow. Venus Willow, I think that's a pretty good name.

Anyway, I hope you all enjoyed this chapter. And I will probably start to write a chapter for the Recovery tomorrow since it's already late right now.

Until my next Update (which will be soon),

Captain Holly Short 16