Theory of the Multiverse

by Sir E. Bellum

The theory of the multiverse states that anything is possible, in alternate timelines. These stories chronicle alternatives to what happened in Artemis Fowl's story. Some small changes can result in vastly different outcomes. Warnings: spoilers for anyone who hasn't finished the series will eventually happen, as will odd pairings and major character death.

2. Possibility 2

Artemis watched as the scintillating green field descended. It was the cost of closing the gate, anyone within a certain distance to the gate went with it. He ran, not noticing the mad pixie's rantings. A bolt of energy flew past him, causing him to look back.

Opal Koboi was locked in a struggle with Oro, who had apparently been released from his bonds. Artemis watched as the fairy in his brother's body gained the upper hand and slashed Opal's throat with his dagger, ending her screaming and her life.

Making a mental note to get Foaly to wipe the murder from his brother's mind, Artemis turned to see the green still descending. He was but seconds away from safety, racing against the magic of the gate. All around him, the berserkers were being claimed by the magic, some willingly, some holding onto their stolen bodies until the magic forced the invasive souls free.

Artemis dived, stretching himself to his limits to beat the barrier. In the distance, he saw Holly running for the gate, running for him.

The barrier finally descended, locking within the berserkers and their hosts.

Just outside of it, Artemis lay panting, his entire body sore from the exertions of the day. A second later, something small and pointy-eared crashed into him.

"Artemis!" Holly cried, tears forming in the corners of her eyes, "Don't ever do that again!"

Artemis rolled over, groaning at the new aches that this action brought fourth. As he sat up, the field retracted, forming a column of green light above the gate before it disappeared.

"I don't think I'll ever need to." Artemis said, tone even as he sat up. "Opal is dead. I believe her name was the last one on the 'people who want us dead' list."

All further smart remarks were silenced as Holly crushed her lips to his. A few seconds later, when they broke apart, Holly smacked him across the face.

"I thought you were going to die." She said, gripping his collar. "Do not ever do that to me again."

It was Artemis' turn to initiate the kiss, and he took it. He separated again when Butler, standing forgotten nearby, coughed pointedly into his fist. Artemis looked into Holly's mismatched eyes and spoke.

"Of course, my elf, never again."