Like Father, Like Daughter
Written on September 23rd, 2007 by artyfowl3Story Details
(17 votes, average: 3.94 out of 5)
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August 26th, 2033
We’re out. Joseph and I are out. My parents finally remembered to check on me and found I wasn’t there. It’s quite a story actually. My parents weren’t the ones who actually got me. It was actually a squad of little fairies dressed in black uniforms and helmets carrying big guns. Well, relatively big guns.
We had no idea what was going on. We heard a thump outside the cell door and it opened and about five black clad fairies stood there holding up their guns. The guard was slumped on the floor. I guess that’s what the thump was.
Joseph thought they were also trying to kill us at first. I mean, they appeared to be aiming their guns at us. Would you trust someone who was holding a gun to you? No, I didn’t think so.
So they broke open the door and just said, “Follow us.” They had cool accents. I couldn’t really place it though. At first I thought Australian. Then I thought French, but that’s weird because Australian and French accents have nothing to do with each other.
They got us out of there fast, no complications or anything. Nobody tried to stop us, which I thought was kind of weird. But I guess the bad guys here weren’t like the bad guys in movies and would think twice before trying to stop guys with big guns.
We came into this big room, concrete walls and everything. Even when we got into that room, the guys in black never strayed more than a foot away from the two of us.
In the room was a ship. Like in Star Trek. We had to duck to get into the ship. I guess it wasn’t built for comfort because there was barely enough room to turn around.
My parents sure seemed happy to see us. We got in the door and my mom practically tackled me. She was crying too. I was going to say that she was getting my shirt wet, just to make things a bit cheerier, but I couldn’t. I guess I was just as happy to see her as she was to see me. Even dad seemed pretty joyous. I don’t remember seeing him ever being happy before. Uncle Beckett told me when dad tries to look “jolly” he looks like he has to use the bathroom.
But something happened that will probably be recorded in the history books and kids a hundred years from now will read about how Artemis Fowl II actually hugged his daughter Artemis Fowl III. An incredible feat for Mr. Artemis Fowl II! I still don’t quite believe it happened. I just…did.
Though I have to say it wasn’t bad. No, not bad at all. I actually felt close to him for those few moments.
Joseph must have known what I was feeling, because when I looked over at him he was smiling.
Joseph’s parents were there too. They both cried a lot and hugged a lot and I think I was feeling jealous for a little while. Seeing Joseph’s family be so close…and mine so far apart…It’s not a good feeling.
Our parents weren’t the only ones there. My dad’s friend, the one who had been hospitalized by Koboi and her freaks, had come. She doesn’t seem like one who would be dad’s friend. I mean, she’s a fun person. She’s funny. But she could be improved. If she were twenty, or maybe even twenty-five, years younger I would like her so much better. The only thing I don’t like about her is that she’s an adult. You can’t trust adults.
Ms. Jeffreys is actually a distant (very distant) cousin of my dad’s. They knew each other since they were infants, but never really befriended each other till they were both teenagers. Ms. Jeffreys had found out about fairies totally accidentally, but she was mind wiped when she was fourteen. She never got her memories back until that night Koboi’s henchfairies tried to kidnap her. Wouldn’t you remember fairies if they tried to kidnap you?
So anyway, she was there.
Aunt Juliet and Uncle Dom nearly crushed my ribs too. I mean, both are super strong and everything, Aunt Juliet being a retired wrestler and everything.
Dad also gave me something. It was a little sticker like thing. He told me to put it somewhere on myself, like my back or something, that I can’t easily reach. He told me it was a tracer. My first piece of fairy technology! A few months ago I would have thrown it away, but I didn’t want to take any chances. My imprisonment was one of the worst experiences ever.
I excused myself to the bathroom and lifted up my shirt to put it on. It took some reaching but I finally stuck it to my back an inch or so lower down than my bra strap. As soon as it was secured on my skin it disappeared. I reached by hand back there and touched the spot I thought I’d put the tracer.
There was a one by one half rectangle of my “skin” sticking up a little. I tell you, that little thing is cool.
I went to my room after that to get changed. I tell you, being in the same clothes for, like, a month is not a good feeling. Ugh, I felt disgusting. I still feel disgusting. After I finish writing this entry I’m going to take a shower. Immediately, straightaway, do not pass go, do not collect two hundred dollars.
Anyway, back to the subject. I went back to my room, feeling disgusting.
Joseph was there.
He was leaning on the window frame, hands in his pockets, and staring outside. His hair was still dirty from months of no washing, and he still wore his dirty clothes.
I don’t think I’d ever seen him look hotter.
When he turned around to look at me, he said, “Quite an experience, wasn’t it, Artemis?” and smiled.
I smiled back. Not being able to think of anything to say, I just said, “It was nice being alone together though. No parents for miles.”
He laughed. “We hardly took advantage of it,” he said.
I asked him if he regretted that.
He said, “If Koboi stays in the position she is I’m sure we’ll get another chance.”
Then I kissed him. Not on the cheek this time. And not one of those disgusting French ones you see on TV where the two are slobbering all over each other’s faces.
A real kiss.
It was the first time I’d ever really kissed a guy, besides the time I was drunk. But then…I was drunk. That doesn’t count.
A/N: …And yes, Ms. Jeffreys IS going to be a major character from now on. She’s not going to be one of those would-be major characters that tend to plague some of my other, crappier stories. For those poor, brave souls who have read my Fairywings series (which I am eventually rewriting, by the way, because it’s crap), yes, Ms. Jeffreys IS that character.
Oh, another pretty IMPORTANT NOTE. I have some good news and some bad news.
Bad News: I am putting “Like Father, Like Daughter” on hold temporarily. This time, it’s going to be on purpose and it’s not just me being inconsistent. I won’t be updating this story for a month or two at least (maybe less if you’re lucky).
Good News: The reason for this unthinkable action is another story. Since this one is so long and seemingly endless, and this idea so urgent, I’ve decided it’s time to give this one a rest. But I WILL be posting this new story I’m writing. I’m going to post the first chapter after I’ve finished writing it. That way I can be more consistent with my updating (that’s right, I’ve learned my lesson. Finally!).
Thank you EVERYONE who’s read so far.
September 23rd, 2007 at 8:52 am
very very very good ! keep going please this is totally awsome and i love the way artemis daughter is called the same thing as him! good job!
September 23rd, 2007 at 9:58 am
that is soooooooooo good. origonal. new. fresh. YAY♣♦◘♣
September 23rd, 2007 at 5:00 pm
Oh, I really like this, I think you’ve got a really great idea for a character, I think. Constructive criticism: This would be a great first chapter to a story, but I don’t think it’s that great as a story in itself. I’m not sure how to describe it, but it doesn’t seem… self-contained.
September 23rd, 2007 at 5:14 pm
ok, thanks! so i should write a little more? sure, no problem. Thank you for telling me!:)
September 23rd, 2007 at 6:31 pm
the only adult kids can trust is Santa Claus but how can we trust him if we never met him.(1st comment dance for Vinyaya)oooooh she forgot!!!! I love it!! I read a little then I couldnt stop reading.my friend got a little mad because we were IMing and I didnt answer her;)=D
September 23rd, 2007 at 9:27 pm
lol, that was really good!! i love the relaxed air of the story, and thats exactly how i talk!! artemis fowl III is obviously a girl, right =lol=. that sounded really stupid.
but i do agree with MMK, you should realy write more!!!
September 24th, 2007 at 3:52 am
1crazyhollyfan:thats how me and everyone at my school talks.but with more pizzaz.a strange pizzaz though.
September 25th, 2007 at 8:14 pm
I’m really glad you continued!
I still love her as a character, this should be really great.
September 27th, 2007 at 4:23 am
nvm,nobody I know speak valley girl exept this one girl.but she speaks it for fun.I am soo glad you added and I’d really like this story continued.and I bet a lot of other kids want it continued too!!!!!
September 28th, 2007 at 2:29 am
Nananananananana Batman!!
Ok now that that is out of my system II am here to warn you that m brothers hairy but is going to squash the earth if you don’t keep writing!!
Oh ya and if you add something like Almonds raining from the sky you can categorize this in FUNNY!!
September 30th, 2007 at 6:21 am
eek! write more! i beg of u! i dont want to get a hairy but to squash me!!!!!!hee hee
October 16th, 2007 at 1:04 am
come on add more!
October 23rd, 2007 at 9:12 am
mwa mwa mwa mwa u added more….YAY wonderful
October 23rd, 2007 at 8:33 pm
I just read chapter three. It’s still very good.
I can’t wait for her to figure out her father’s right (that will happen, right? Nevermind, don’t tell me).
October 26th, 2007 at 3:07 am
That was hilarious!!!! Can’t *giggle* stop *snort* LAUGHING! Very awesome.
October 26th, 2007 at 5:16 am
OMG Artemis’s daughter is starting to freak me out! PLEASE! WHY is she so EVIL?
October 27th, 2007 at 12:57 pm
This rocks!! does she find out about the fairies though? plz let her, it would make her feel better!!
;) xoxox
October 28th, 2007 at 6:09 pm
no offense but this story doesn’t really have a point.
More action would make it better!
October 30th, 2007 at 5:59 am
don’t worry! i’m just building up to it!
November 1st, 2007 at 2:30 am
Ok sounds good!
November 2nd, 2007 at 7:54 am
l.o.v.e it
November 3rd, 2007 at 2:58 pm
love it! wow its awesome!
November 3rd, 2007 at 10:48 pm
wow,this is totally cool!!!!!!!
November 3rd, 2007 at 11:04 pm
ditto!
November 4th, 2007 at 12:36 pm
this may be a bit off subject..i dunno…..BUT I LUV THE WORD DITTO!
November 4th, 2007 at 9:36 pm
lol , thank god u updated keep it up!
November 5th, 2007 at 1:06 am
yay u updated…..new bodyguards hmmmmmmm great idea
November 8th, 2007 at 4:25 pm
ooo the toothfiary!!!!!!!!!
I really needed a quarter are you shure she’s coming???????lol this is good!!!!!
November 23rd, 2007 at 7:45 pm
wow. i just read ch.8! i really like your ideas! write more soon!
November 25th, 2007 at 1:55 am
Wow, it’s pretty original! I’m not quite sure if I like who Artemis III is, but we’ll see. Generally, when people are like her, they don’t care that much about social status anymore. I think that whole rant gets kind of old. It is quite addictive, though. keep it up!!
November 25th, 2007 at 2:11 am
i loved that u continued! keep it up!!!
November 25th, 2007 at 2:26 am
you you lied !!! she didn’t come and I still need a quarter!!! great story glad to see it contuned but that God comment was offenceve everyone belives in something!!! please keep going only don’t lie!!! stupid toothfairy!!
November 25th, 2007 at 3:22 am
yes most definatly! I agree with Carino Artemis 3 is um a little bit no, A LOT rude and well kind of now this is just my point of view a little bit on the gangster side. she scares me! *goes to hide under kitchen table* If u could soften her up a wee bit that would be wounderful!
p.s. I can’t hold it in any longer! I WAS ON TV!!!!!
YAAAAAAAAAA!
November 25th, 2007 at 3:35 am
you were on t.v ??? coooll!! which cannel? where? tell meee!!!
November 25th, 2007 at 4:41 am
idk what channel it is on your TV but it was 34 on mine. That is the school public channel and I got to sing a solo for the school board!
November 25th, 2007 at 7:54 am
you were on tv? cool. please continue soon!
November 25th, 2007 at 4:14 pm
yeah.. in austrialia! idt we have that.. ah welll……… plz continue this story soon@
December 6th, 2007 at 6:49 am
I just read chapters 7 - 14. Very good still.
Though I’m starting to wish for more fairy-related plot. Not just the romance, though that’s nice too (just be careful not to overdo it)
December 6th, 2007 at 11:55 pm
nice , I totally like it! plz continue ,
December 7th, 2007 at 12:10 am
kool update!
December 8th, 2007 at 5:24 pm
MMK, you don’t have to be worried about me overdoing the romance. i’m not a romantic type of person. there’ll only be a little and there WILL be more fairy related stuff soon. thanks for reviewing!
December 8th, 2007 at 6:26 pm
Yes! More fairies! I really like it! continue!
December 20th, 2007 at 2:27 pm
I would like to see a continuation of the topic
December 31st, 2007 at 8:52 am
please continue! this is fabulose…(if thats how u spell the word)
January 27th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
r u going to upd8 this any more?
February 6th, 2008 at 4:36 am
Nice update, but I must say, I’m getting impatient to actually see fairies… assuming we get to. Artemis III’s school life is nice and everything, but it doesn’t interest me as much.
February 6th, 2008 at 5:15 am
u’ll see it! it’s coming up in the…next chapter or so? she learns a lot more about fairies. it doesn’t seem to have a point yet. i think i kind of got carried away with her normal life. oops.
February 6th, 2008 at 6:31 am
i like the school life parts. most good stories dont rush into it quickly so yea. luv the update!
February 10th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
Yeah, I’m not too impatient without the fairies. But please continue! I love the story!
February 15th, 2008 at 7:52 am
luv the update,….HAHAHAHA she got locked in a boot.
February 21st, 2008 at 5:21 am
omg.. wow.. well keep updating , I was kind of like “What the—–” when she got drunk and evrythig.. but w/e , upd8 soon lol!
February 21st, 2008 at 8:51 am
ohhh a coma,..great idea
March 6th, 2008 at 4:07 am
I like her getting drunk! Serve her right for thinking Opal is just a poor innocent fairy. ~shake fist~
March 9th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
LOL I like it!
March 9th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
Yay! Love it still! Get her out of there! Yay! Update soon!
March 11th, 2008 at 12:50 am
yay update!!!!!
March 19th, 2008 at 5:50 am
lol like the update
March 19th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Dun dun dunnnnnnnn. Love it! Write more!
March 31st, 2008 at 8:12 am
lol if i was jo i would be like…o..m…g…..TURTLES!! just to make the moment random. luv the update plz continue.
March 31st, 2008 at 6:47 pm
hm…that’s an idea…
March 31st, 2008 at 10:57 pm
Good to see you’re updating again! I’m glad the plot moved (not to rush you, of course- it’s your story, do what YOU like). It’s very interesting, I like your plot.
Though I’m guessing Artemis was mesmerized in the cell? If not then he was very OOC, completely giving up right away like that. Holly was OOC, too. Your original characters are great, but you have to be careful to keep the old ones in character. That’s my major piece of constuctive criticism.
Great job, though!
April 1st, 2008 at 12:19 am
thanks! i’ll try to make them a bit more in character. as i keep saying, i LOVE constructive criticism.
April 1st, 2008 at 2:32 am
I like it! Yeah! cool character, but some constuctive critisism would be: you need to start a new paragraph everytime someone else starts speaking, like:
“Hi Joe,” Bob said.
“Hi Bob, we’re all going to get killed by aliens!” replied Joe.
You get the picture, but other then that it’s good.
May 16th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
That was AWSOME!!!!! UPDATE PLEASE!!!!!