Disclaimer: I do not own The 39 Clues or "Safe and Sound" by Taylor Swift.
A/N: I'm really sad to announce this is the last chapter. But don't worry, I'll try (key word there is try) to write a new story soon. For now please read, review, and enjoy!
"Dan!" she cried. She threw herself into his arms and cried.
"Natalie" he breathed. Dan hugged her close and kissed the top of her head. "I've missed you."
Natalie looked into those jade-green eyes she never thought she'd never see again. "I've missed you too."
Dan looked at her. Her deep amber eyes were filled with tears. The sight almost made him cry! The guilt for making her upset for a year was stronger than ever. "I'm sorry," he said softly.
"It's okay, as long as you're here now, I can't be mad at you. So where have you been?" she asked him.
"Siberia. I barely made it out of that building last year. I was knocked out by the explosion." Natalie's eyes widened. "I had lost my phone and money so I couldn't call or come home. I eventually got a job and made enough money to come home."
Natalie gave him another hug. "Amy and I, well, we haven't been the same. Amy locks herself in her room and I," Natalie paused, looking down, "I keep having nightmares about that night."
Dan lifted her chin so that they were looking into each other's eyes. "I'm so sorry," he whispered. Then he leaned down and kissed her. The kiss was passionate, making up for a year of being apart. Happiness and relief surged through the kiss. Time seemed to stand still.
After what felt like days, maybe months, quite possibly a lifetime, they broke apart. Dan suddenly looked nervous.
"Natalie, all that time away from you in Siberia made me realize something." He got down on one knee and pulled out a velvet box. "I love you, more than anything in the world. Will you marry me?"
Tears welled up in Natalie's eyes and all she could do was nod. She gave him yet another hug. She was overjoyed is an understatement. She gave him another kiss before grabbing his hand. "I think we should go tell Amy you're alive."
They arrived at the Cahill Mansion about ten minutes later. Amy opened the door and screamed. She attacked Dan with a hug. The whole crew appeared and after a huge round of hugs, Dan explained his story.
"There's one more thing," Dan began with a glance at Natalie. She held up her left hand to reveal the ring. Amy, Nellie, and Sinead squealed.
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Another year later, a nineteen-year-old Natalie walked down the aisle in a long white dress. After the priest said the vows, the couple said, "I do" and sealed it with a passionate kiss.
A/N: Aww that's it! That's the end of the story! I really appreciate all the reviews! Until next time!
~DreamOutLoud99