A/N: I won't be saying much here, since this was posted together with the first chapter. But really, don't expect regular reviews, I'm having my O-levels this year and I'm pretty much banned from stepping in to any room with a computer in it. (TT^TT) Sorry for any grammatical mistakes, I have barely starting on the long winding road of becoming The Honourable Writer! (currently just a writer wannabe ;) ) I do not own Artemis Fowl. (if I did I wouldn't need to be taking my O-Levels this year now, would I? I wish TT^TT)

Anyways, enjoy and review please~

Chapter 2: Awakening

'Who am I?'

Everyone froze in shock at his words. Even the twins seemed to notice that something was wrong with him. He stared blankly at them for another 3 more seconds, and then promptly turned away from them, covering his mouth with his hands.

Holly rushed forwards thinking that he was coughing or vomiting and he suddenly burst into laughter.

'Gotcha~!' he said, sounding very pleased with himself. 'Actually, not only you. I got all of you~!' He laughed some more.

Artemis Fowl Senior gave an awkward laugh while his wife laughed happily along with her son, beckoning for Beckett and Myles to join in - which they readily did, thinking that this was some new game that their family was playing with them.

Butler showed the barest hint of a smile and strode over to hug him. Meanwhile, Holly was sitting in a corner, blushing to the tips of her pointy ears.

While all the ruckus was going on, Artemis whispered in her ear, 'Did you miss me?' and winked. She immediately rushed to a corner in an attempt to hide her blush, which was growing more obvious by the second. She was a LEPrecon, the best of the best. No way is she going to blush every time she saw him, even if he is her current crush subject!

Using the breathing techniques that Foaly taught her to calm down (where did he learn them anyway), she finally brought her heartbeat – and her blush – under control and walk over coolly as if nothing happened.

'Time' truly is amazing she thought, for everything in the above happen in (probably) no more than 5 seconds.

She finally reached Artemis' bedside and flashed him the smile reserved just for him (though he most likely did not know it).

'So… How was life in your own head?'

'It made me want to go out of my mind.' He said while flashing the smile reserved just for her (though she may not know it too).

They shared a knowing smile between them and Holly stepped aside, letting his family have the chance to talk to him. After all, they would have all the time in the world to talk after his family goes home.

With that happy thought in mind, she joyfully walked down to the clinic's cafeteria to grab some food.

Halfway through her meal, she realized something. Artemis pulled a prank on his family, cracked a joke and said something extremely sensitive to her. All of which he would not have done usually.

She hurriedly finished up her lunch and rushed back to Artemis' room. Only Butler was left, his family has already gone home. Perfect chance to find out what's going on without worrying his parents.

She calmly walked over to his bed and asked, 'Who are you?'

Somewhere to the left of her, Butler bristled. He was waiting for this chance all day. After that hug he gave Artemis, he noticed something was wrong right away.

'Ah, you noticed.'

'You think I wouldn't notice if my best friend suddenly had a major personality change? How did you think I got into LEPrecon squad?'

'You're unusually quick to anger today, Holly. It's bad for your health.'

'Just answer my question.'

'If you must know, my name is Apollo Fowl.'

"What happened to Artemis?'

'I am Artemis.'

'Stop playing games, didn't you just say your name is Apollo?'

"I am Apollo, but I'm Artemis too.'

'And Orion?'

'Yep that's me~'

Holly was getting exasperated, if it was hard to get any information from Artemis, it was practically impossible to get anything from this guy.

The 'guy' in question was now staring smugly at her, as if celebrating the fact that he was able to get this reaction out of her.

'Fine,' she slapped her helmet. She meant to slap her forehead, but forgot that she was still wearing her helmet. 'In that case, why don't you tell me how did Orion and Artemis become…' she trailed off, not knowing how to describe with either words or actions the person in front of her. She gave up and threw her hands in the air to emphasize that fact and said, 'How in the world did they become this monster?'

'Oh, that?' he said in a very bored voice. 'They merged, of course.'

'But …how? Why?'

Apollo scratched his head as if the matter at hand was none of his business – technically, it really is none of his business. 'How would I know? Ask J. Argon. Asking him would most likely be pointless though, all he ever does is spout useless jargon.'

Apollo was giggling his head off while rolling around on the bed by this point.

'Speak for yourself - all you know how to do are crack useless, meaningless, childish jokes!'

'Hey, that's insulting. They're not useless and meaningless.' He pouted. 'Do you know how much IQ it takes to crack different jokes in rapid succession? And I'm not acting childish. I'm 15. I'm supposed to crack jokes with this level of childishness.'

Holly sighed dejectedly, 'Alright, you win. At least now I believe that Artemis is a part of you. I just don't remember him being this annoying.'

She turned and walked out of the door. Butler followed.

'Don't you want to say anything to him, Butler?'

'He's heard enough from you, no need to add to the stack.'

Holly slowly nodded. She silently berated herself for showing too much emotion, a LEPrecon must never let emotion to cloud their judgment. Root reminded her time and time again but it was the one rule that she could never keep. Perhaps this was why Root didn't want a woman on his team, too emotional.

'Hey, wait!' Artemis shouted frantically. 'Where are you going?'

'We're taking your advice.'

Artemis seemed to deflate for a moment. Then his face lit up and he said, 'Can I come too?'

'No.' said Holly and Butler at the same time.

'But-'

'No buts, you are going to lie here quietly like a good patient until we come back. You heard me?'

'Ok' said Artemis, glaring at Holly. 'You sound like my mum…' he grumbled as Holly tucked him in (a habit she got from taking care of his two younger brothers - she sang them to sleep every night – not that she would like him to know).

'Oh, is it a bad thing?' Holly said while flashing her scariest smile at him.

'Haha…. No.' he gave a nervous laugh and ducked under his blanket, effectively hiding him from de scariest smile of his life.

Holly walked out after Butler, feeling a bit guilty for scaring him, she said, 'We'll be right back.'

She closed the door to his ward and walked briskly to J. Argon's office. She knocked politely and waited for him to open the door. 5 seconds later the door opened and J. Argon's face appeared in the doorway.

'Yes, how may I help you?'

'I've got quite a score to settle with you.' said Holly while Butler cracked his enormous knuckles behind her.

J. Argon immediately started drafting a will (inside his head of course).

Hope you enjoyed it, (discouraging, but I have to say it:) grab your rations and prepare for a long wait for the next chapter, (if you actually want to follow, that is) and I shall guarantee at least 5000 words! Do we have a deal ? *wiggles eyebrows*

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