Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer Book 2 CHAPTER 9: ACE IN THE HOLE Part 41

Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer Book 2 CHAPTER 9: ACE IN THE HOLE Part 41

'We've got a power source breach here, Captain. We need to get your head sprayed immediately.' Holly opened her mouth to protest, and had it instantly filled with rad-suppressant foam. 'Can't this wait?' she spluttered. 'Sorry, Captain. Time is of the essence. The commander wants a debriefing before we detonate.' Holly was rushed towards the Mobile Ops unit, her feet barely touching the ground. All around her Retrieval Cleaners scanned the grounds for any trace of the siege. Techies dismantled the field dishes, making ready to pull the plug. Grunts steered the trolley towards the portal. It was imperative that everything be relocated to a safe distance before the bio-bomb went in. Root was waiting on the steps. 'Holly,' he blurted. 'I mean Captain. You made it.' 'Yessir. Thank you, sir.' 'And the gold too. This is a real feather in your cap.' 'Well, not all, Commander. About half I think.' Root nodded. 'No matter. We'l…