Truth or Dare: Artemis Fowl, Percy Jackson, Harry Potter

Holly Short

By the way, later in the chapter I bring Com. Root in... Just letting you guys know that this is a slightly (only slightly) alternate universe and, in fact, he is still alive. So no surprises there. Thx!!
I froze for a second. Should I make the popular choice (Dare) or remain unblemished by any memory the others would have of me (Truth). I chose Truth. Harry let his eyes go up to the ceiling. Before anything could happen a strange mist floated into the room. It swirled around Harry and murmuring sounds flowed from it. Apparently he heard what it was saying, but his face grew confused.
"This is the author's... Er... Spirit," he translated, "Holly, for truth... W-what happened in the - what did you say? - erm.... Time Paradox between you and," he went rigid, then a smile crept up his face. I was pretty sure my destruction was coming about. "Artemis." He finished.
I went completely still, the shock of the question paralyzingly me. I thought this part of our history was buried!
The mist re-entered the room. I glared at it. It just be bringing more trouble. I was right. It grew into a thick cloud, and when it swirled away, Foaly and Commander Root were standing there. D'Arvit. This entire game was stupid anyway. Why the heck did I agree to join in the first place? Oh, right, to spite Artemis. Well, then.
"Ummmm, well," I sighed, "ugh! I kissed him."
There. I had said it. Maybe it would be over and done with. But noooooooo.
"You what?" Foaly asked, "I mean, Orion said something had happened, but I didn't realize..."
"You kissed a Mud Boy?" Commander Root exploded, "I cannot believe... You... Oh my.... Holly!!!!!"
"Your a little harsh," Rachel commented, "Jeez. She kissed him once. It's not like they're dating or anything."
"Thank you," I nodded gratefully to her. "So," I said, still talking to Rachel, "Truth or Dare?"