Minerva’s Life
Written on April 7th, 2007 by minervagirl100Story Details
- Status : Complete
- Category: General
- Author: minervagirl100
- Word Count: 2221
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Chapter Two - The Trip To Fowl Manor (Artemis Is Still In Hybras)
Minerva glanced briefly out the plane window, then returned to her laptop. She’d got hold of one of Artemis’s e-mail addresses and was bombarding it with e-mails. When Artemis returned - I mean, if he returned - he would find at least forty e-mails from MinervaParadizo100@yahoo.com in his account. He would have one heck of a time trying to read, reply, and delete all of those.
Gaspard Paradizo had agreed to Minerva’s visit to Fowl Manor, and supplied her plane ticket, but he told her that she had to make up for her two weeks of missed schooling by going to summer school for about a month. Minerva didn’t really mind summer school, since the tests and quizzes were decidedly easier and the assignments simpler, but then again, who would like going to summer school for about half of your vacation? Minerva shook that thought away. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Fowl was the important thing now.
Half an hour later, in Tara, Ireland, Minerva took all her luggage and headed out of the airport and a porter hailed her a taxi. Minerva took the taxi all the way to Fowl Manor, paid the driver, and got out.
Fowl Manor remained unchanged, except for a few clinging vines inching up the sturdy walls. Mr. Paradizo had called ahead and arranged for Minerva to stay with Mr. and Mrs. Fowl during her visit. Minerva stepped up to the grand front doors and rapped the door smartly with her knuckles.
Two seconds later, the door opened and Angeline Fowl swept her into a warm, welcoming hug. “Minerva, how good to see you, darling!” Angeline murmured, then held Minerva at an arm’s length to look her over. “My, you’ve grown even prettier, sweetie! Beautiful blond curls, wonderful blue eyes, you’ll be perfect for my little Arty!”
Minerva’s cheeks, once again, flushed a bright crimson. Did these things happen just to remind her how much she liked Artemis? To trigger her “fondness”? Well, she’ll just have to deal with it. Meanwhile, Minerva examined Mrs. Fowl. Her belly had taken on a definite round shape, and Angeline had a bit of trouble bending over as she helped Minerva with her suitcase and bags.
“Oh, Mrs. Fowl! You don’t have to help me with my bags,” Minerva exclaimed. “I’ll do it myself.”
“Nonsense, Minerva. And please call me Angeline. I’m perfectly fine. Now if you’d let me-”
“Angey, you know she’s right. Now go sit on the couch like a good girl and wait.” Mr. Fowl was right behind her, a playful smile on his mouth. “I’ll help her, since you’re in no condition to.”
Angeline gave a mock pout and slunk back to the couch. Mr. Fowl and Minerva were in hysterics by the time she sat down, and she joined in. Angeline Fowl was so funny sometimes, even though Artemis was still on all of their minds. It must be especially hard on Mr. and Mrs. Fowl, having lost a son like that, and it was a wonder how they could still act normal when Butler had told them that fairies had been involved with the incident too. Minerva guessed that this is what the saying “grab life by the horns and move on” meant. Angeline and Artemis Fowl I have decided to move on.
“How have you been, Minerva? And how is school?” Angeline asked the girl as they ascended the grand staircase, arm in arm. Mr. Fowl climbed up behind them carrying Minerva’s suitcase, while Minerva had her satchel by her side.
“Oh, I’m fine. School’s getting a bit trying these days, though, especially when they keep repeating things over and over because they want you to remember it.”
“Ah, yes. I know what you mean.” Angeline patted Minerva’s arm, a bemused look on her face. “Arty used to ‘check up’ on his father and I, as he called it. He was always so formal.” Her eyes clouded over with misty tears and she sniffled.
“I’m so sorry! I didn’t mean to disturb you by mentioning Artemis!” Minerva exclaimed, regretting ever referring to the boy.
Angeline smoothed out her fluffy blond curls. “No, darling, it’s alright. I should be over it by now. It’s been so long. I’m just a bit sensitive, that’s all.”
Minerva, being the genius she was, highly doubted it. Angeline should be emotional after all that. Who wouldn’t be?
Later that afternoon, her father called to say that the repairs were done and she could come home. Minerva was glad, although she really liked Mr. and Mrs. Fowl. Angeline helped her pack up.
She was on the first plane home the next day.
April 7th, 2007 at 10:03 pm
Guys, I wrote this. I really hope you like it. I’m not even done with the first chapter yet, but I’ll keep writing.
April 7th, 2007 at 10:48 pm
This story is AMAZINGLY written. For an AF fanfiction this is a work of art. And it is also nice to see a non-Minerva basher occasionally. XD Keep writing, I can’t wait for the rest of this chapter/next chapter. I really just want to rave and make a pointless review, but I always try to put constructive criticism in as well. I can’t think of any, except maybe try to put whole chapters up at once.
I can’t really tell what category to put this in so I’ll stick it in General for now.
April 7th, 2007 at 10:57 pm
Sorry. I accidentally hit publish cuz I didn’t know that it was to put it on the site.
April 7th, 2007 at 11:28 pm
It’s no problem really, just meant that I got to read it early!
April 8th, 2007 at 8:07 am
NICE STORY
April 8th, 2007 at 8:51 pm
Nice plotline and stuff! I was planning on writing one about Minerva’s emotions as well as Arty was off in Hybras! Seems you beat me to it…oh well, I’ll still write one, but it’s gonna be more on the angsty side…
Nice of you to stick in French words too, I always try and do that with Minerva…
April 8th, 2007 at 10:00 pm
Thanx.
April 9th, 2007 at 6:44 pm
Welcome. Now update!
April 28th, 2007 at 2:17 am
I’M DYING TO READ THE REST,
NO,REALLY, I’M DYING TO READ THE RES………
*DROPPED TO THE FLOOR DUE TO DEPRIVATION OF NEW CHAPTERS OF THIS STORY*
I KNOW THAT ISN’T POSSIBLE, BUT THATS HOW I FEEL,UM…..OH, YES, CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM, UMMMMMMMMMM………, OH YEAH, YOU MAY WANT TO HAVE A BETA, I THINK I SAW A FEW MISTAKES, WELL, I DON’T HAVE VERY GOOD MEMMORY, KEEP WRITING, LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 4th, 2007 at 11:27 am
Chapter 4,5,6,7,8,9?
Where are the rest?
(Anyway, they’re fantastic.)
May 6th, 2007 at 2:12 am
Um, I think this story is supposed to be three chapters long, Foaly and Artemis Fowl the Genius. Sorry! But if you want more, read the sequel: Artemis/Minerva.
June 12th, 2007 at 10:59 am
hi all..
this is an amazing story..
even though it not meant to be more than three pages could u try and add some more?
mabye a confession from minerva or stuff like that…….really i just luve the story.
peace out ppls.
August 11th, 2007 at 5:45 am
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October 21st, 2007 at 1:34 am
WOW! I JUST LOVED THIS,,,… IT WAS AMAZING, YOUR AN EXELLENT WRITER! KEEP IT UP! PPPPLLLLZZZZZZZ I AMM DYING TO HEAR MORE… I GUESS ILL HAVE TO READ THE SEQUEL… WOW YOUR SUCH A GREAT WRITER! I LUV THE WRK! ….. UHH AND ABOUT CONTSRTUCTIVE CRITSM…..I’LL PASS… U DID SUCH A GREAT JOB! WHAT CAN I SAY?
October 21st, 2007 at 3:43 pm
Wow! Awesome story! I
October 21st, 2007 at 3:43 pm
I love it!
October 28th, 2007 at 12:05 am
Thanks, everyone! I’m sorry I haven’t been on in a while, I was super busy. But now I’ll try to catch up!
November 14th, 2007 at 1:19 am
I thought that was written like Eoin Colfer. It was amazing:)
January 31st, 2008 at 10:19 pm
OH MY GOSH!THIS IS GREAT!GREAT WORK!I’M LOVIN’IT!WRITE A SEQUEL TO THE SEQUEL!MAKE IT A TRILOGY!NO-A SAGA!WRITE!WRITE!WRITE!
January 31st, 2008 at 10:40 pm
there is a sequal…….
November 15th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
Okay, I found two overall things that bothered me:
1) Minnie’s dad, in TLC, basically was trying to make her stop the whole demon thing period.
2) SHE ALREADY FINISHED SCHOOL!!!! It stated that she was done with grade school! Although, it DID mention her taking some class under an assumed name, so you win thins time….
I wonder, you know how demons could be predicted to turn up a certain time and place? I wonder, if Minerva had tried to pinpoint anything from Hybras, I wonder if the island’s return would have shown up?
December 3rd, 2008 at 3:43 am
By-the-by, I’m sure Editors are aware of this, but “Stephen King” is actually me.
December 3rd, 2008 at 4:02 am
Well, I am, at least.