Everybody, I only have one thing to say in this chapter. This is the main reason why this is rated T, from here on. Some of these subjects are sick and twisted, but if you're gonna flame just e-mail me and never read this again. There will be funny parts, plenty of them, but a good portion of this story will be scary. You have been warned. (And guess what? I saw X-men I and II! Yay! They were awesome!)

Disclaimer: The ninjas told me that I don't own Artemis and friends. They also said that fairies don't exist. I only believed the first one, 'cause THEY EXIST!

Vampires and Families Usually Suck

Flashback

Holly was staring out the window on the way to Private Vein's house when she heard a soft crack and the shattering of glass. She glanced to her father's side and saw blood. That was all she remembered before she passed out. She woke up in a hospital bed next to a dying… dead…

Later on, a sprite who worked there told Holly that her mother had come to visit. She was a mess, probably because she lost her son and husband on the same day. Joey didn't know a thing about the loss. Mrs. Short throttled her daughter and smacked the teenager's face, screaming it was all her fault.

Present

Sam leaned against the back wall of S&M, typing on her laptop hurriedly, making plans. She was born a plotter, unlike her father and aunt. Holly's sins were usually accidental or unavoidable and Joey was still naive even after his wife's suicide. Samantha had read about Sool, even though she didn't need to. Most fairies had firsthand experience that no internet sites could describe. Some thought about it nonstop; how could she ignore that? When Samantha Holly Short was done with Commander Ark Sool, the moron would either beg for mercy or kill himself. She was familiar with both so it didn't matter.

Aunt Holly was worrying about whether she was sane. Time to pick her up. What attitude should I wear? I'll use my getting to my point one. No disguises today. Pity. Sam pushed through to see Holly packing up. "Am I on time?" Holly jumped up to see her new acquaintance. "Yep, I just needed to grab some things." D'Arvit I'm good. This wasn't well planned, but hey, Sam knew what she was doing. When Holly was done packing, she and Sam walked to Holly's magma-strip car. "You drive while I give directions. There are a few things I need to tell you." Sam said curtly.

St. Bartleby's

In Artemis's dorm room, Rebecca and Benjamin got strait to the point. "Yes, we are vampires. I'm fifty, but Ben here is almost one hundred three years old. Do you know the elf Holly Short and her niece Samantha?" Rebecca said. Artemis replied, "I know Holly quite well. Why?" Benjamin took over. "You do not need to worry over that. We have the project pre-made, just to let you know. If Miss Short calls you over anything significant, tell us. Remember, we are not sure why we do this. If your loyalties waver, so will whatever is left of our consciences." Artemis caught their drift, but still wondered why Holly was so important. Not to mention they didn't tell me about Holly's niece…That elf has too many secrets…Perhaps for good reason… For the rest of the day, this was the only thing Artemis thought about.

Haven

"Yeah, you're my niece. I kind of guessed that. But Joey in the Recon? I'd like to know how much smack, crack or pot you're on." Holly rambled to Sam about how unlikely this was when Sam cut in, "Aunt Holly, this is on the serious side. The funny thing is that I'm the only fairy who knows it." "Why only you?" "Can you keep a secret?" Sam asked in a small voice. "I think you can. You see, I'm one of the gifted, just like Dad, some of his new friends, and you." Holly was about to object when Sam's voice echoed in her mind, "Don't bother. I can sense your abilities. They will surface. Anyways, I'm going to be an intern at the LEP. Any ideas for Sool torture? The rest of the ride was completely silent, but Holly had never experienced a conversation like this. I guess everybody loves irony.

Police Plaza

"D'Arvit! I've got to get home before Sam!" Joey yelped. Foaly and Trouble nodded. "See you." "Tell me if you find Holly." "I will. Bye." Joey soon rushed out the doors and, in a deserted alleyway, he sat down. To make sure he didn't do anything stupid, he froze the side of a building. Ironically (yes, more irony), the front said, S&M agency. Joey probably would never know this, but at least his sister would never understand why the heck half of her apartment was eroding.

Sorry it took so long! I was forced into two weeks of camping, my ferret died, my dad banned my from here for some "family time" and any thing else you can think of! I'm going for ten reveiws so please go down and press that friendly button! And beware of the ninjas! (They DO exist!)