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Last time :

Opal had the time to shoot Holly. Artemis was aware of him yelling in fear, and started to run towards Holly.

Her body hit the floor with a soft thud, and she lay still. The floor around her started to turn red as she lay there in a crumpled heap as her life force flowed out of her.

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Eight years later:

"Artemis, are you ready for this?"

It wasn't that Butler didn't want him to get married, it's just his charge / best friend was actually getting married and he was afraid that it wouldn't work out. No matter how much the pair loved each other

"Yes Butler, for the one hundredth time, I'm sure. I really love her and I'm sure she loves me too. That is what marriage is all about is it not?"

Butler shrugged and left Artemis to let him have his own private moment.

Artemis took a deep breath and looked in the mirror for any flaws. Then Butler knocked on the door so he quickly put his jacket on and headed out.

Out of the building, he walked down the stairs, which were marble white and coated with purple petals. The sides of the rails were tangled with branches of rose bushes. After passing those pairs of steps, he made a left where all the guests were waiting for him so the wedding could start.

He saw Butler, his best man at the altar waiting for him. The sight of all his friends from both worlds, and family made his heart skip a couple of beats.

Taking a deep breath he headed down the second pair of steps that would lead him to the aisle. He met Minerva and Juliet at the bottom. Each gave him a hug and a kiss on the cheek wishing him good luck.

The aisle was white satin and smoothed out across all the way the altar. He smiled as he walked down the aisle up to stand next to Butler; thinking of the sight his bride would be as she walked down the aisle.

He looked to his left where all his friends and family were sitting in the dark purple satin chairs coated with purple rose petals. He saw his bride's friends and family, and everyone else they knew.

The sun was shining bright directly above the gazebo. It was covered with flowers of different kinds all either purple or white. A slight draft of wind blew causing some petals to fall over where he was standing giving the perfect picture.

The orchestra started playing the bridal march. Juliet and Minerva walked down the aisle to reveal the bride on the arms of the man who was giving her away standing at the top of the steps.

"Beautiful, isn't she?" Butler whispered to Artemis as the bride began walking towards them.

Artemis didn't answer, nor did take his gaze off of her. He swallowed hard upon seeing her walking towards him, noticing the perfect whiteness of her princess-cut gown which bared her creamy shoulders. On her head was a small and delicate-looking tiara holding her veil made entirely from satin. She had her hair swept back, parted to the side, giving him a glimpse of her tender skin. On her chest, in the middle of her bodice, was a pin in shape of a rose, looking straight at him. An unusual burst of pride swelled from within him seeing her like this, proclaiming to the entire world that she was going to him, she belonged to him.

The Bride took a deep, calming breath when she reached the groom. When her escort gave her right hand to the groom, she felt sick with nervousness. As her future husband took it gently, and steered her towards the minister, she was ready to have a heart attack.

When the orchestra music slowly faded and the guests sat back down once again, the minister cleared his throat loudly and began the simple wedding ceremony. The pair listened…

"We are gathered here today to…"

The pair grew even more nervous upon hearing the voice of the minister starting the ceremony… and before they knew it, they were now facing each other. Then he was placing the ring on her right left finger and she on his, their hands joined together before a hundred pairs of watchful eyes. She couldn't even remember where the bouquet of flowers she'd been holding went. Through all of this their eyes never left each other's gaze.

"Do you, miss Holly Short, take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband, to be of one heart and one soul, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do you part?"

"I do," she said, her voice soft and clear at the same time.

With that, the minister nodded and asking the groom the same question.

"Do you, sir Artemis Fowl, take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife, to be of one heart and one soul, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do you part?"

"I do," replied Artemis, loud and clear, his eyes not leaving her eyes.

With that, the minister raised his hands, placing it on top of their heads, barely touching their hair. "And with the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife," he proclaimed. Then turning to the couple, he smiled and let his hands down. "You may now kiss the bride."

"Finally," the groom couldn't help saying. Artemis smiled down at her, and in his eyes she could see that he really loved her, and that he was proud to have her as his wife.

Holly smiled as Artemis as got a hold of the hem of her veil. He lifted the veil off her face. He then placed the thin material behind her head, letting it fall gently down to her back. Then without another word, Artemis slowly lifted her face up to his, smiled tenderly at first and kissed her.

Holly closed her eyes as she felt his soft lips against hers. Amidst the loud applause of the people around her, she let out a surprised cry when she felt Artemis's arms tightening around her and lift her an inch or two from the floor. Without thinking, she wrapped her arms about his neck and deepened the kiss. She gave a soft whimper of pleasure upon feeling Artemis kissing her with the same feeling of hunger and urgency.

"Ladies and gentlemen," the minister suddenly said. "Mr. and Mrs Artemis Fowl!"

Half way during their kiss, the wedding song played again and holding hands they ran off. Holly threw her bouquet of flowers in the air where a hyper Juliet caught it.

Once up the stairs and through the building Holly and Artemis entered their limo where they shared another passionate kiss.

"I can't believe we did that… Is this a dream or am I finally married to you?"

Holly was still dazed and a little distracted by her pumping heart.

"Yes Holly. We finally got married." He sighed and led her into another passionate kiss.

The limo started up heading who knows where. Probably the reception area, but they didn't want to go.

Halfway there Artemis zoned out, lost in thought, and Holly noticed that something was wrong.

"Artemis what's wrong?"

"Hum? Oh just remembering that day."

"Which day?"

"The day I almost lost you…"

Holly stared at her husband for a few minutes before wrapping her arms around him and hugging him. She felt him hug her back, pulling away slightly she shifted so that their foreheads were resting together.

"Artemis it's the past now. I'm fine, you saved me, and I am not going to leave you, ever."

Artemis smiled and pulled her in for a hug, as he remembered that day.

------Flash Back--------

"HOLLY !!!!!!!!"

Artemis, Trouble, Mulch , Commander Vinyáya, Doodah Day, number one, Qweffor, Qwan, Juliet, Minerva, Foaly and Butler watched in horror as Opal shot Holly who fell down to the ground.

Opal was immediately tackled by a group of LEP officers and was taken away.

This the others didn't notice because they were all running towards Holly. Artemis who was the closest fell to his knees next to her. He grabbed her hand in his and leant over her.

"Holly !! Holly!! Holly answer me !!!" yelled Artemis, as he started to panic slightly.

He noticed Butler next to him who tore his shirt off and used it as a compress as he tried to stop the bleeding coming from her wound. The bullet was wedged inches below her neck. She had obviously moved at the last minute, and the bullet missed her neck, still the wound was very serious, she was loosing blood fast.

Artemis felt tears in his eyes and shut them tightly to try and hide them. His eyes shot open as he heard a voice cut through his thoughts.

"Artemis..."

He stared down at Holly, who was looking straight at him.

"Holly !! Don't move we're going to heal you; the medic is on the way. Just stay still."

"Artemis, it is too late, you know that." She said as blood started to seep out of the corner of her mouth.

"NO !! Holly that's not true! I refuse to give up on you."

With a shaky hand Holly pulled Artemis's face closer to hers and in a strangled whisper said:

"I love you…"

Then her body went limp.

" Holly! Holly please! You can't be dead! No!" Artemis yelled as he raised her lifeless body to his chest and cried into her hair.

The others stood around them. Tears flowing down their faces.

Juliet and Minerva were sobbing into Butler's chest as he held them tight, tears running down his face as he held them.

Artemis cradled a dead Holly in his arms. He shook back and for with. He kissed her on her forehead and a single tear fell from his eye and trickled down into her mouth.

The tear rolled into Holly's mouth and all of a sudden Holly's heart started beating and the wound disappeared closing up completely.

Holly bolted up. Gasping for air she put her hand over her heart. She clamed and looked around.

Artemis and the others stood staring in shock.

Artemis whispered, not giving up his hope, "Holly?"

Holly turned and threw her arms around him. Tears rolled down her cheek, " I thought I'd never see you again."

Tears of joy now rolled down his cheek too. "Thank-you. Thank -you." He whispered up to the sky.

They kissed each other and then broke it. Their foreheads touched.

" I love you Artemis."

" I love you Holly."

Qweffor and Qwan looked at each other and said at the same time "True love"

Number one looked at them quizzically, noticing Qweffor went to him and pointed to Artemis and Holly.

"See them? Well they both love each other. They have true love for each other. That my boy is the most powerful magic that exists in this universe. Even though I thought that the boy lost his magic during the trip back, I must have been wrong, he still has the magic in him, I can sense it. Both of them are very powerful. They are a force not to be reckoned with…I would feel sorry to anyone who angered them…"

Number one looked over at Artemis and Holly, smiled and then said to Qweffor:

"Let's go see them shall we."

With that the pair walked over to the happy couple.

------End Flashback--------

The limo pulled up to a stop. They reached another building where their names were hung up and everyone they knew would be inside waiting.

Artemis stepped out of the limo first and helped his bride out. It was a little hard with the dress and everything. After all, she didn't want to ruin it. They walked up the steps of the building and entered where everyone crowded around them congratulating them on their wedding.

Amidst all the chaos they never let go of each other hands. They were now starting their biggest adventure of all. And they were going to enjoy every minute of it.

A/N : Okay people, its finished. Hope you enjoyed it.

I might consider making a sequel to this if I get enough requests for it.

I would love to thank everybody who took the time to read this story and actually waited patiently for me to update. Without you I would have never been determined enough to finish this story.

Thank you to all.

Black Angel Of Paris