I know this isn’t my best story. But I really felt that I should do something like this. Don’t give me flamers, but all reviews are welcome. R&R! 

Artemis and Minerva sat on couch, sharing a drink. The out of nowhere Holly appeared in thin air. She shot Minerva in the arm, then said something about ‘finishing a race‘, strangely enough. The then there was another shot and Minerva died.

I’ll always dream

But never own you.

Making believe

Is all I can do.

Artemis awoke with a start. The dream had seemed so… real. There was so much detail, it was almost if he was watching real life, from the sidelines. But the dream embodied a real struggle.

Artemis was completely torn. He loved both Holly and Minerva equally, and knew they felt the same about him. He needed help, from someone who would know.

Artemis decided to ask his bodyguard. “Butler, I need your advice.”

Butler glanced up from the weapons manual he was reading. “Yes Artemis, what can I help you with?”

“I love both Holly Short and Minerva Paradizo. Who should I choose to release my affections?”

Butler snorted. “Damn, Artemis, you’re asking me? You know bodyguards aren’t allowed to have sexual relationships.”

“You know I would let you if you found someone.”

“That’s the problem. I haven’t found anyone.”

“Ah.”

Butler considered it. “Well, weigh the pros and cons. Holly is beautiful, loyal, strong, and street smart. But she is stubborn, not exactly a genius, and she is a fairy. Minerva is also beautiful, incredibly intelligent, strong, and human, but is weak in some areas.”

“That doesn’t help.”

“Or, you could just wait until the time comes. You will know then.”

Wait until the time comes, or in other words, wing it. Not exactly Artemis’s idea of advice, but better than nothing.

“Thank you, old friend.”