A/N: I decided to start another fanfic. And you cant stop me! Sorry, but I just cant help it! And I have the newest chapters for Love, Toxic Love, and School Project all written up. But they're on my computer in Florida. I'm spending the vacation at my Grandmother's in Vermont. But I promise to put them up by the end of January. Okay, on to this fic. It's a ButlerOC romance, and it has a lot to do with spies because I've been reading Alex Rider. But I'm gonna try not to make it a cross over because I don't want people thinking I'm copying LadyFirehair. So Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I own nothing accept the plot and my usual OC.
Chapter One: Vacation
Butler sat in front of a mirror, examining his own face. He was exhausted, though he wasn't about to admit it to himself or anyone else. Though, of course, Juliet had noticed.
&Flashback&
"Dom, what's up with you?"
"What do you mean?"
"You look terrible! When was the last time you slept?"
"Last night."
"Liar! You look as though you haven't slept in days!"
"I'm alright, Jules."
"No you're not."
&End Flashback&
Butler sighed and frowned at his own reflection. Juliet had stormed off to shout at Artemis for overworking him. Butler hadn't even tried to stop her. Juliet just didn't understand. Protecting Artemis was his life. If Artemis went somewhere, so did he. The trouble was, ever since Artemis was almost killed in a crossfire, Butler had been staying up for days at a time, making sure the security system was in working order.
&Flashback&
Artemis and Butler walked along the crowded streets of Paris, France. They were on their way to the airport, returning from a business meeting with one of Artemis Sr.'s old colleagues.
"I do believe that went rather well." Exclaimed Artemis, content for once.
Butler was about to reply when he noticed two things. One, there was a man on top of one of the buildings, aiming a sniper. And two, a pair of helmeted motorcyclists had parked their bikes nearby and were pulling silenced pistols out from under their matching black chemises.
"Artemis, get down."
"What?"
"NOW!" Butler grabbed his charge by the collar and shoved him onto the ground as three bullets came shooting through the air, each hitting a man behind them in the chest. The man, a strong Italian of about 30, fell to the ground. People were screaming, fighting to get out of the line of fire.
Two men in black suits who had been accompanying the Italian drew revolvers from their jackets. The motorcyclists shot them before they had time to cock their weapons. The two assassins fired shot after shot at the ground, making the civilians run for cover.
The street was now deserted but for them and the helmeted pair. Butler watched as the man from the roof top stepped out of the building, onto the paved sidewalk. He noticed Butler and raised his sniper, aiming straight at Artemis's head.
One of the motorcyclists stepped forward and grabbed the man's arm. Judging by her height and the curves of her body, this one was female. "No, Falcon." She said, her voice muffled by her helmet.
He frowned at her. "They're witnesses, Sparrow." He growled. "They have to go."
She just shook her head. The other assassin, also female, walked over and kneeled down to examine Artemis.
Butler pulled the Sig Saur from his shoulder holster and pointed it at her. "Back away."
She looked up at him. Or at least, he thought she did.
"Back away." He repeated.
"Fox, come on." Said the one called Sparrow. "Just leave them."
Fox didn't move. She just stayed there, staring at him. "Is he okay?" She asked finally, her voice as muffled as the other girl's.
Butler looked down at Artemis. There didn't seem to be anything wrong with him. He was staring at Fox with a look of horror on his face. Butler looked closer, and felt his heart sink. One of the bullets had hit Artemis in the stomach.
The girl reached out to touch Artemis, and Butler tapped her helmet with the Sig Saur's tip. "Back away!" He demanded for a third time.
"Fox! Lets go! The cops'll be here soon!" Barked Falcon.
Fox finally got to her feet. As she did, she whispered. "I'm sorry." Then she was gone with the other two.
The moment they were gone, Butler tore open Artemis's shirt to check the damage. He let out a sigh of relief. The bullet-proof vest had held. Artemis was alright.
&End Flashback&
"Butler, could I see you for a moment?" Artemis's voice sounded over the intercom.
Butler walked into his principal's room several minutes later. "Yes, Artemis?"
Artemis looked up at him, and Butler saw that one of Artemis's cheeks had a reddish tinge to it. "Juliet has brought it to my attention that you have been working much to hard these past few days. Therefore, I am sending you on a one-month vacation."
Butler blinked. "What? Artemis-"
"You are much too tired to work, Butler. Juliet has volunteered to cover for you while you are away."
"Artemis-"
"That is final. Good day, Butler."
A/N: Review! Next chapter is gonna be really short, but I'll post that and chapter three at the same time.