Chapter 2
Disclaimer: I don't not own any part of the Artemis Fowl series. If I did, Arty's elf kissing days would SO not be over.
Artemis and Holly went up to the surface about an hour later. When they reached the shuttle port at Tara Artemis called his mother from his cell phone.
Angeline Fowl answered right away. "Arty darling, where are you? I've been worried. Are you with Holly?"
"Yes mother right now I am. Listen, I need to talk to you about some things that Father and the twins can't know about. Are you at home?"
"Yes and your father and the twins are out. They won't be back for a few hours."
"Good. I'm on my way home now."
At the manor Artemis asked Holly if she would let him explain to his mother alone. Holly agreed. Artemis explained what had happened. Angeline understood.
"I assume Holly will take care of you?"
Artemis nodded. "Mother… mom, Foaly said he would work on finding a way to make me human again, and I have no doubt that between him and I we will find a way. But… I… I'm not sure I will be coming back."
Angeline understood. "You want to stay like this."
Artemis nodded sadly. He didn't want to hurt his mother.
Angeline studied her son. He had changed, and not just in appearance. "Is Holly at all part of why you would want to stay an elf?"
"No mother… mom… she is not part, she is the reason."
Angeline smiled. "I know you kept in touch with Holly even when she was in Haven and you were here. I expect you to call me occasionally. And if you decide to stay, see if you can find a way to say goodbye to you father."
Artemis nodded. "You will see me again, at least once."
Angeline smiled, hugging her son. "Good luck."
Artemis hugged her back. "Thank you, mom."
Artemis went to his room to get his laptop and a few other things. He would have to get new clothes, as his old ones would be too big.
Artemis said goodbye to his mother before they left. She hugged him again and told him to be careful. To Holly she said, "Take care of Arty for me, OK?"
Holly said she would. And then they left for Haven.