Last Chapter! Thanks for all the reviews, they were amazing. You guys are so supportive and my thanks to all of you.

Death was an extremely odd sensation. My body went funny as though someone had turned the Gravity off and I was floating in space. My brain couldn't decipher what was happening and my eyes weren't quick enough to spot movement and my vision was blurred.

Then an authoritative male voice spoke gruffly.

"Silena Beauregard. Demigod. Daughter of Aphrodite. Died by the poison of the Lydian Drakon."

Someone groaned quietly as I lay on the floor.

The voice continued, evaluating every aspect of my life. As he spoke, I remembered the occasion. Like the expression 'my life flashed before my eyes'.

My vision slowly regained focus and I looked quizzically at them.

Then the thought of Charlie erupted inside me and I inhaled loudly. His touch, his kiss, his voice, it felt like I was being hit with every aspect of him. I was only thinking of him during my judging. I never wanted it to stop. It was the closest feeling I had to him after he passed and I wasn't going to let it go. I'd seen him. Right before my eyes not seconds ago and then he was gone.

"Charlie..." My mouth tried to form the word but my breath was lost. Then my attention was brought back to the judges deciding my fate.

"Silena Beauregard. Stand."

I stood, surprised that my limbs suddenly decided to work. Then all the feelings I'd been missing as I lay on the floor hit my like a two thousand kilogram brick. I might not be with him. I inhaled, waiting for my forever to be decided. The male voice spoke again and my waiting was over.

"Elysium."

My feet collapsed beneath me. Elysium. The place of heroes, the second best place apart from the Isles of Blest. My world had an entirely new foundation. I fell to the ground. Well, nearly to the ground as strong, capable arms grabbed me and hauled me up.

Instead of letting me go, he held me closer, my back against his front. He leaned forward to my ear.

"Silena."

My heart leapt. I turned abruptly as he let go of my shoulders.

"Charlie!"

My voice was surprisingly high but I didn't care. I tackled him with a hug with more force than I'd imagined and we tumbled to the ground. He laughed and I joined in.

We stood up and I looked down at the ground. He placed a gentle finger on my chin and gave it a gentle push up to his lips. Our mouths met and I was happy. But he shouldn't be kissing a traitor. I pulled away from him and he looked sorry.

I bit my lip and tried to stop the tears but I couldn't. They were too strong and I collapsed into him again but this time he held me in place and stroked my head.

"Silena? You okay?" His gentle willed me to say no and to kiss him again but I wouldn't. I shook my head and he held my out from him but looked at me with his beautiful, curious, dark blue eyes.

I breathed slowly and said it quietly.

"I was the spy. I spied for Kronos. I'm a traitor."

He broke his grasp momentarily and I turned away from him and sprinted away. I made it maybe a metre away before his arms spun me and looked at me lovingly.

"I don't deserve you!" I shouted, blinking back tears. He looked utterly shocked.

"You....you what? What are you talking about?"

"I was Kronos' spy!"

"No. Not that. That's in the past. We've all made mistakes. I don't care if you rode a tank through the United Nations Building! What do you mean you don't deserve me?"

I stared at him, completely in awe of his abrupt forgiveness.

"I...I. I don't deserve you." I said again, more solemn this time.

"Are you serious? Silena Beauregard, for you I would do anything. Sing in public, swim the Pacific, whatever it took. You're the smartest, most beautiful, kind, elegant, considerate, loving, best girl I've ever met and you don't think you deserve me?! Me? I'm nothing compared to you!"

His statement was insane.

"No. No. You're everything to me. Charlie!" My voice squeaked again and he leaned in to my forehead.

"I love you. I love you more than crafting. I'd do anything for you. You are me." His voice was so trusting and honest. I caught my breath.

"I'm nothing without you. I love you." My voice was slightly muffled at the end as he pressed his soft lips against mine.

The best kiss of my life and it wasn't even over. He held me in place. I leaned in closer and he picked my legs up and held me as though I weighed nothing.

Our kiss continued as my dead heart starting beating from the passion in it. This was love, in its truest form. Love.

I loved Charles Beckendorf.

"I love you." I said again and he kissed my forehead again.

"I love you more."

"I've missed you so much." My voice cracked and he gave a wide smile.

"Never again. Now we have eternity. You and me; forever."

I loved this boy. So much and my brain was going over his sentence. Forever.

"You and me; forever." I echoed and he smiled.

"Forever." He repeated and I kissed his cheek.

Forever.

Aww, well I'm happy I gave Silena an alternative ending so I hope you all enjoyed it. This was my favourite story to write. Reviews are always welcome.

Goodbye for now! If you like Silena/Charlie, check out my other story 'My Last Thoughts Were Of You'.

Lots Of Love!

LF xoxo