Never Say Never

Written on February 26th, 2007 by drawingpup

Story Details

2. Happy Aniversary

10 years later… 

Holly flew across the big plain, tears formed in her eyes. She kept wiping her damp face to stop the water blurring her vision.

She sighed.

Holly took precaution and landed under a tree. She sat down and curled into a ball, hugging her legs and keeping her forehead on her knees. Sob took her over. She reached into her pocket and took out a framed picture. On it was two elves, one female and one male, both of them looked like Holly.
She set the picture down next to the tree and prayed, prayed that they were happy in the afterlife. Holly opened her eyes only to find herself sobbing again.

She picked up the picture and placed her palm on it, “Happy anniversary.” She set the picture down once more and laid down next to it.

The sky was baby blue and the sun was hidden behind a cloud. The grass was dry and green, there weren’t a speck of yellow in sight. A cool breeze scarred the air and rustled through Holly’s hair, blowing it like silk.

“Are those your parents?”

Holly sat up, “How-?”

Artemis sat down next to her, “It took five minutes of my time but I managed to trace you.”

Holly raised an eyebrow, “You did not put a tracker on me!” She searched her clothes.

“Actually, I didn’t put it on you, I put it on me.”

“Excuse me?”

“I had a tracker put in one of my eye when I was younger for emergencies…but you have it now.” Artemis pointed to Holly’s blue eye.

“Oh,” She cupped her hand over her blue eye, “Why are you here?”

Artemis blushed, “I-I,uh…”

“Artemis, I swear I will punch you right in that annoying little face of yours if you don’t get to the point in three seconds.”

“Um…” Artemis stuttered.

“Three,”

“I-i-i just want-t to ask y-you if-”

“Two,”

“I-if you want t-to-”

“One,”

“have tea with me,” Artemis finished.

“Excuse me?” Holly looked at him as if he was an alien.

“Do I have to go through that again?”

“No, I heard you.” She narrowed her eyes, “What are you trying to pull, Fowl?”

“Nothing,” He pulled a smile to his face.

“Well, tough luck. I have things to do and places to go.” Holly activated her wings and flew up. Artemis was speechless and watched her. Holly smiled a wicked smile and punched Artemis in the face, “Zero,” She took off and flew into the sky.

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113 Reviews for “Never Say Never”

  1. drawingpup Says:

    This story first started in the old Fan Fiction site and when someone told me they were going to shut that down for this one, I immediately transferred my story here. Back on that site, Never Say Never had the highest hits and the most reviews. I hope that will be the same here. :)
    Please review and/or give suggestions. I’m happy to read and reply all my fans. Enjoy this romance story and enjoy my other story as well, Disaster at First Sight. Thank you!

  2. Athena Says:

    Yippy! I’m so glad its back this is one of my favorite fanfics! Write more whn you can I cant wait too see what happens next!

  3. drawingpup Says:

    Thanx!

  4. Corey Says:

    I like the story honestly. Did you ever read the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan? Well if you did this makes Rand look decent(For those of you that didn’t read TWoT Rand has 3 wifes basically.) I mean the times Holly and Artemis carres it would make Rand and Min/Elayne/Aviendha cry.

    Just don’t make so many kissing parts and I will find it a lot better.

  5. IvorySunset Says:

    Uh,how old is Holly?And how old is Artemis?Hmm…Compare their ages.More than 800 year difference.Besides that its great.

  6. MMK Says:

    Actually, Holly’s only between 80 and 90. Which is about 70 years difference, not 800. Your point is still valid, I just wanted to point that out.

  7. IvorySunset Says:

    Oh,well she is still IMENSLEY old.

  8. Corey Says:

    So true, did A/H like… in the book… love.. eachother.. Im behind on the books really… Still looking for fourth one and im caught up in a Ludlum book and Knife of Dreams (part 11) of the Wheel of time Series.

  9. moosebot Says:

    The most fluffy romance novel you would avoid like the plague…did absolutely no research, so obviosly a world wide hit. OK, forget the part about research and world wide hit. it was about a 5.5 on a scale of ten.

  10. IvorySunset Says:

    Its realy…well…GUSHY,and….and,well,mostly GUSHY!

  11. Skaknez Says:

    Could you please write some more i want that Minerva pounded to a pulp. By Butler.

  12. Drew Says:

    I agree with Skaknez. please write more

  13. Drew Says:

    I still like it, but plz hurry with chapter 16

  14. drawingpup Says:

    I’m extremely trying. My parents only allows me on the computer for two hours now. They think I’m on too much. (Gee, where did they get that idea? XD) And this story has been out for a long time so I assumed no one would read it anymore. >.< But I guess not. I promise I’ll have chapter 16 up by this week. Writer’s promise!

  15. IvorySunset Says:

    Minerva kinda sounds like a rat name,oh well,it suits her. :P

  16. Artemis Luver Says:

    Hurry up and write the next chapter!!!

  17. drawingpup Says:

    *hands up abruptly* Okay! Okay! Lol. Nice to know you like it that much. ^_^

  18. Reinhardt De La Rey Nel Says:

    Please hurry with your piece it is quite good though full of grammar and spelling mistakes. The plot is well written up.

  19. drawingpup Says:

    *gasp!* Where?! WHERE?! THERE’S…*gasp*…GRAMMER AND SPELLING MISTAKES?! Where?! XD I hate mistakes…especially grammer and spelling…

  20. Reinhardt De La Rey Nel Says:

    cant wait ive been waiting on this story for a while.

  21. Artolly Says:

    kind of confusing to me…then again it’s just me….great story though!

  22. Artemis Luver Says:

    I am dying to read the next chapter!!!! HURRY UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  23. Artemis Luver Says:

    I need to read chapter 19!!!
    HURRY!

  24. Athena Says:

    Oh thats so sad omg *tear tear* I feel so bad for Holly! Is that the end?

  25. Artemis Luver Says:

    *pulling franticly on my hair* HURRY UP!!!! I’LL BE BALD IF YOU DON’T HURRY!

  26. PetiteBrunette Says:

    Oh my gosh I love it. It’s amazing.One of my favorites. It’s also long so there is more to read, which I like. I can’t wait for chapter 19. Please hurry and write it. It ended suspenseful and sad for Holly. I need to know what will happen.=)

  27. Artemis Luver Says:

    PLEASE HURRY!!!

  28. drawingpup Says:

    Sorry! I’ve been gone for a while, haven’t I?
    Sorry again!
    Here’s some replys to some stories…
    To Athena: no way!My stories will ALWAYS have a good ending. You’ll see! ^.^
    To PetiteBrunette:Thanx for the comment though I am curious…did you write this comment before the one you wrote in my–unfortunately now deleted because no one seemed to like it–story, Smart Love? I know that one was bad because I pressured myself into doing it. Please understand, don’t hate me, and keep reading my stories!
    To ArtemisLuver: It seems you have been waiting and checking in for a long time and been my fan for who know how long so…I’ll add chapter 19 just for you! ^-^

  29. Artemis Luver Says:

    Thanks! But Chapter 20 is blank:(

  30. PetiteBrunette Says:

    hey i remember reading Smart Love but just can’t remember what is about. If you refresh me a little I believe I will remember. What was my comment?

  31. HollyFowl Says:

    JUST HURRY UP AND KILL MINERVA! I DON’T CARE ABOUT THE SPELLING MISTAKES AS LONG AS MINERVA IS DEAD BY THE END OF THE STORY!! WHAAAAA! YOU’RE MAKING ME CRY, AND WHEN I CRY, MY COUSIN CRIES, AND WHEN SHE CRIES, MY DOG CRIES, AND WHEN MY DOG CRIES, ROGER CRIES, AND WHEN ROGER CRIES, ARTY CRIES, AND WHEN ARTY CRIES I CRY EVEN MORE, HOPING HE’LL HUG ME! SO HURRY UP WITH CHAPTER 19 AND 20 AND THE OTHERS! Damn, I love Caps Lock!

  32. Nicole_artist Says:

    OMG I MUST KNOW WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!!! IT IS KILLING ME! DIE MINERVA, DIIIIIIIIEEEEE!!!!

  33. Reinhardt De La Rey Nel Says:

    i like it this chapter keep going
    !@!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  34. The III Prodigy Says:

    Hm…seems like a good plot, even if I’m a Minerva fan, although I’m more of a non-shipper. Still, if Arty HAD to be with anyone, I would go for Minerva. Anyone but Holly…I just can’t see it.

    Good story though :D

  35. Nicole_artist Says:

    *shoots the real Minerva for no particular reason* BWAHAHAHAHAHA! *wheeze*

  36. Foaly Says:

    ONCE AGAIN, I AGREE WITH YOU THE III PRODIGY, DONT FORGET THE ARTEMIS AND MINERVA STORY THAT I’M WRITING, IT MIGHT BE READY IN A MONTH IF I WORK ON IT WITHOUT POSTING IT CHAPTER AFTER CHAPTER, BUT IF I RELEASE THE FIRST CHAPTERBEFORE I FINISH THE REST OF THE STORY AND RELEASE IT ONE CHAPTER AT A TIME.

  37. HoLlY Says:

    plz hurry up and write the next chapter

  38. Artemis Luver Says:

    Chapter 20 is blank! Hurry up! WRITE THE STORY!!!

  39. drawingpup Says:

    Whoa! I’m really and sincerely sorry, guys. I’ve been a bit busier than I expected. >.<
    But I’ll add chapter 20! And chapter 21! I promise!
    And if you REALLY want me to continue the story, encourage me by emailing me (no flamers) at drawingpup@gmail.com
    Thanx!
    And here’s some replies to come commenters:
    To HollyFowl: That’s…um…confusing…
    To PetiteBrunette: I deleted Smart Love because there were too many flamers and I have to admite, it wasn’t my best job either. And it was about Artemis and Minerva. Now you see why it wasn’t my best job. XD
    To Foaly: I feel as if you commented only to advertise your own stories…because you didn’t really say anything about mine…
    To all of my wonderful readers: THANX AGAIN FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT!

  40. Artemis Luver Says:

    Pleez write the next chapter!

  41. Artemis Luver Says:

    I had to read the last part 2 times before I got it. What is Artemis gonna do? WRITE! WRITE AS IF YOUR LIFE DEPENDED ON IT!

  42. Foaly Says:

    ALTHOUGH I’M A M/A SHIPPER, I MUST ADMIT THAT I COULDN’T PRY MYSELF FROM THE SCREEN, IT WAS JUST WRITTEN TOO WELL FOR ME NOT TO.

  43. Artemis Luver Says:

    Let me try to help you and your writers block.
    Artemis has fairy technology, right? So make him chase after Holly in a stolen shuttle. Then have him take Holly back. Have them go hide somewhere where the LEPrecon can’t find them. (The Alps, perhaps)

  44. drawingpup Says:

    Thanx, Artemis Luver for your suggestion! I’ll be sure to keep that in mind.

  45. Artemis Luver Says:

    You don’t have to use my ideas, though. When I get writer’s block, I write out a bunch of I deas on Paper, and cross out the ones I don’t like.

  46. Artemis Luver Says:

    I capitalized ‘Paper’!

  47. Nicole_artist Says:

    XD Well, it is very important…

    WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN??? *falls off chair in anticipation*

    Don’t worry, I fall off my chair a lot. I have a cushion handy now for when it happens. ;-)

  48. HollyFowl Says:

    I dyed my hair dark brown with red on the bottom. Kool.

  49. drawingpup Says:

    um…okay…

  50. Artemis Luver Says:

    WRITE THE NEXT CHAPTER! WRITE AS IF YOUR LIFE DEPENDED ON IT! WRITE LIKE THE WIND! PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZZZZZZZZZZZ! I BEG OF YOU!

  51. PetiteBrunette Says:

    I cant believe it. It’s like fate is working againts them. Artemis better get his brain working.

  52. Nicole_artist Says:

    I wonder what would happen with the door…

    Seriously, what happens?

  53. Artemis Luver Says:

    A giant ax falls from the roof? Thousands of machine guns?
    Who knows?

  54. holly12 Says:

    wow!!ULTIMATE FAVE! THE STORY IS SO COOL.FAB WRITING AND IM A A/H SHIPPER COZ SHE IS COOL AND MY NAME IS HOLLIE.

  55. Skaknez Says:

    Wha’ happens whe’ holly stix ‘er ‘and out the door?

  56. Artemis Luver Says:

    Poisens? Explosives? Explosive poisens?

  57. matt Says:

    omg chapter 15 is so weird

  58. commander root Says:

    I just love it!!

  59. CaptainHollyShort Says:

    It’s very well written, just a little too lovey-dovey for my taste. Also, some of the chpater titles are a bit ill-fitting. But extremely good, just the same.

  60. Jo (Inkweaver or Inky) Says:

    This is a good representation of a good a/h ship. for that, i commend thee.

    but (only my own humble opinion) i never imagined arty being that…nice. he’s emotional, romantic, and a gentleman in this story. holly has lost her sauciness, artemis has lost his calm, cold logic and clipped sarcasm. for me, that’s what i was looking foward to if there ever was a a/h ship: their unique personalities bouncing loudly off each other. Arty is logical, Holly is instinctive, he’s quiet, she’s loud, he’s a computer geek, she’s a tactical genius, etc. You’ve made it what i’ve always dreamed: them in each other’s arms, sighing happily and smooching. Which I have no problem with, personally. He’s just…too much of a gentleman.

    Sorry about that. Believe me, critisism hurts me more than it hurts you. On the good side, you’ve managed to carry on a good plot through a long story, and you don’t lose our interest. That’s really good.

  61. drawingpup Says:

    Wow, Jo (Inkweaver or Inky), I am so happy! Your comment has just made my day. I’ve been straining for hours trying to figure out what was wrong with my story or what was missing and you’ve found it!

    Thank you so much for your, lacking a better phrase, constructive criticism. Now I can write A/H stories with realism and content.

  62. lil.arty Says:

    this story is the best and i mean the best of all the storys i’v read so far (which is a LOT)
    even thou i think u have just made me a A/H person in stead of a H/T person….
    u rock!

  63. Sooty Says:

    great very very very very very very very very very very very very very ah you get the point strange
    Minerva very messed up Am I the only A/J supporter ?

  64. vinyaya Says:

    is chapter 26 the last one?

  65. Minerva Paradizo Says:

    I hope not! This is my favourite story

  66. Minerva Paradizo Says:

    Pleez write more!

  67. drawingpup Says:

    Chapter 26 is definitely NOT the last chapter in this story. But I’ve already gotten ideas for the sequel. *squeal*
    But, unfortunately, I lost it so I’ll be spending the next couple of days trying to get it back.
    Cross your fingers!

  68. Minerva Paradizo Says:

    What do you “forgot”?

  69. Holly Says:

    Minerva must die! On this day of July the 21st, Minerva Paradizo shall be burned at the stake, for commiting the act of witchcraft,by decree of the King. Her ashes will be thrown to the winds and scattered across the known universe. May the King of Buttons have Mercy on her unforgiving and unworthy soul!

  70. Minerva Paradizo Says:

    Funny, Holly. I agree. DIE MINERVA, DIE!
    (even though I am a Artemis/Minerva supporter)

  71. vinyaya Says:

    i like artemis alone and wishing rather than with anyone. he is funnier alone. i hate minerva and i like holly and trubs. gd story please write more it rocks!

  72. Minerva Paradizo Says:

    I think if anyone is in love it’s Trouble and Holly, and Artemis and Minerva.

  73. Holly Says:

    I just don’t see a Holly Trouble relationship…Holly is better off alone…Artemis is more functional alone. I can’t even remember Holly talking to Trouble much in the books…(soory to all u h/t fans! :P )

  74. 1hollyfan Says:

    please dicuss this on forums… geez. WRTIE MORE!A

  75. vinyaya Says:

    btw eoin colfer has announced that holly and touble will get together in the 6th book

  76. HoLlYiSsOcOoL Says:

    im happy u didnt make it rated r

  77. Holly Says:

    you ROCK i’ve NEVER read anything like it. theBESTever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  78. Vinyaya Says:

    this is definatley one of my favourites

  79. Holly Says:

    oh that last comment wasn’t me….My friend came over for a sleepover. I got her started…to about chapter 15…told her to read it in the morning. But she couldn’t wait… I was too weak! I WAS POWERLESS TO STOP HER!!!!!!!!!WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT WAS 12:10 AT NIGHT! WHAT WAS I SUPPOSED TO DO!?!?!? I WAS ASLEEP AS SOON AS I HIT THE PILLOW BECUZ I TRUSTED HER! I’M SO STUPID!!!!!!!!!! oh well that’s that!AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  80. Holly Says:

    ok that was just stupid……..

  81. lil.arty Says:

    omg that was wonderfuly awsum (just finshed readin it)

  82. arty-fanatic Says:

    I just didnt like all the kisses.there were soooo many.but that was a great story.(even if I am an ARTEMIS/MINERVA.srry,but really they go from kidnapping to kissing srry)it was really a great story though!!!

  83. Leena Says:

    I think you did an extremely good job on this story!! It’s very consistant, not to mention enthralling!! I ADORE the pairing.

    For anyone who’s interested, If you write a AF based romance with a Holly/Artemis pairing, you can e-mail it to me (chunkymnky014@aol.com). I’ll email your rating back to you, and the top 5 will be featured in the DA newsletter appearing in October.

  84. Gregy Says:

    Is it just me or is there missing part. Like when Holly asks to share a room with Artemis instead of the guest room. I loved that part!!! It want dirty or anything!! Whyd you take it out??

  85. Vinyaya Says:

    this story got shorter. and i didn’t like it as much as the first time cos it is actually quite a predictable storyline but i suppose it would be hard not to be.btw u should think about an a/h ship cos it is kinda more believable to me lol and u r obviously good at writing romances i also like note. short and sweet. u r very talented lol

  86. elfreda Says:

    im your no1 fan CONTINE PLZ!!!!

  87. lil.arty Says:

    Y did ya get rid of a chapeter???? it was great1!!!

  88. Holly314 Says:

    Y u shorten it and chnge a few chapters? I swear! U changed chappy 10 completely..I liked it the way it was originally. Or did the mods make u change it? Oh wel…..I guess we will all have to live with it the way it is…

  89. Holly314 Says:

    and since chappy 10 was changed so was chappy 11. PLEEZ PLEEZ PLEEZ CHANGE IT BACK!!!!! PLEEZ PLEEZ PLEEZ PLEEZPLEEZPLEEZPLEEZPLEEZPLEEZPLEEZPLEEZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’M SURE THE OTHER’S AGREE WITH ME….

  90. drawingpup Says:

    I’m really sorry for the change but I took out some kissing, requested by way too many and since I had to scale it a little more down and away from rated R.
    And I’m sorry if it’s predictable now.
    But at least a lot of you already read the original Never Say Never. ^-^

  91. Holly314 Says:

    yeah, I guess it’s better now…..

  92. Jelly Says:

    yo this is looooooooooooong

  93. lil.arty Says:

    i think thats wat makes it so good.

  94. Jelly Says:

    whatever floats our boat!

  95. lil.arty Says:

    lol…..boat

  96. elfreda Says:

    plz can u update Never Say I Do?this story roxs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    ps.i have read the origainal story n this was the first story that i commented

    pss.im 9 so sorry 4 da spelling mistakes on dis comment!!!!(im 10 on the 22nd of november….this year!!!!!!!!!!!1

  97. Jelly Says:

    I read the first couple chapters but I to cannot be on the computer very long so bye!

  98. artyfowl3 Says:

    i kind of like it but i don’t like how you make Minerva seem like a cruel person. i’m an A/M shipper and i find it very disturbing. other than that it’s alright.

  99. mahi101 AF Fan Says:

    nice story….ur a very goood writer , but I agree with artyfowl3 really. I’m NOT a h/a shipper ….. actully..anyway .. Holly and artemis together like that freaks me out. Otherwise , cool story!

  100. Holly314 Says:

    Only 1 or 2 people said it was too much, and besides, the vast majority said it was great! you can check yourself!

  101. artemis Says:

    ARTEMIS IS NOT I REPEAT NOT SAPPY AT ALL YOUR RUINING HIS CHARACTER AND HE SHOUDN’T MARRY HOLLY IT’S JUST NOT RIGHT AND HOLLY IS NOT SAPPY EITHER GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  102. BlackOpal Says:

    That is called a flame and is not allowed on this site.
    Please read this article to learn how to write a good review: http://artemisfowl.fangathering.com/fanfiction/help/writing-a-good-review/

    Any other posts like this will be deleted.

    -BlackOpal

  103. artemis Says:

    Sorry wuz just havin a bad day and needed to take it out on someone and this was the first story I read again so sorry

  104. artemis Says:

    I din’t like your story because I don’t think that artemis would act that way and neither would Holly.

  105. 017350 Says:

    I’ve atarted reading it now! I like it. Moderatley good.

  106. Heather Says:

    Drawingpup,would you mind telling me what the old fanfiction website was?

  107. the twilight series is so much better but this is good too Says:

    kay dude that last chapter was just sick

  108. the twilight series is so much better but this is good too Says:

    kay, did you read the twilight series cause this sounds so much like them (in ways you will never understand

  109. Steven Says:

    I wish you would update

  110. Minerva Paradizo Says:

    Does anyone know where Drawingpup is? I check this story everyday in hope that she’ll update, but it never does. I check her other stories, too.

  111. Sean09 Says:

    I think I read this on Artemis Fowl Confidential.com.

  112. computerzandbks4ever Says:

    i really don’t think holly and artemis belong together. get minerva into the picture (in a positve way) quickly!

  113. artymon Says:

    Excuse me while a grab a bag to puke in. Nah, just kiddin’ Wow. There are a LOT of comments on this thing not as much as a week on the farm but it’s still like, #7 on the top tens. I am about to be a hypocrite. I like the romance stories and all, but I hate how they sometimes get too…………(struggles to find a word)…………………fluffy? No No gushy! that was it, gushy! Hmmmmmm I wonder if the Editors checked ALL of these comments….
    perhaps I’ll leave a double comment just to see. Nah, I wouldn’t do that. My interpretation of what happened to Minerva? The french girl cowered from the tall man in the all black suit.
    “Please don’t kill me. I have money surely I can out-buy you?”
    The assassin replies “When you hire Agent 47, you hire the best, not only because I get the job done, but because I show loyalty to my employers.”
    Minerva swallowed, pulling at the bonds digging cruel welts on her flesh. “Please, please.”
    “Sorry, kiddo.” the hitman said. “If it were up to me, I’d make your death quick and painless, but bosses orders are to make you suffer.”
    Minerva’s face paled at the meaning of this message. “No, surely not, please no.”
    The man grinned nastily “Sayonera sweetheart.” He flicked a switch from a remote and quickly left. A wall-sized tv turned on and was tuned to a channel that would show every episode of Hanna Montanna. The virtual blondy began to screech out horrible lyrics doubled with her wretched singing voice.
    Minerva screamed for several minutes then, she did an unspeakable act…

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