We got back to Camp Half Blood safely. My first quest, completed.

I even managed to get my mother back.

Speaking of mothers, I got a letter from mines when I arrived back to camp.

To my dearest Bailey,

I just been released from Hera's clutches.

Thank you for everything, and sorry for leaving you behind all these years.

I want you to know that I love you, and you were not abandoned. You have a home in the orphanage, with me and most especially in Camp Half Blood.

You have grown to be a wonderful child.

I look forward to meeting you soon, Bailey, we have a lot to talk about. I'll be waiting to have you home.

By the way, my address is on the envelope.

Thank you, Bailey.

Sincerly,

Mariah Garcia.

Mariah... Mariah was the women from my dream. I've never had a mother before, neither have I had real parents. Calling someone mom was the most happiest feeling I could ever have. I can't wait to see her back.

"Mom," I smiled sweetly.

That night, I headed down to the campfire along with the rest of the demigods.

There was a lot of smiling and laughing there, and for the first time ever, it wasn't alone.

I had friends I laughed with, smiled with, and cried with, not only at the campfire, but in this whole experience.

The first time I came here, I thought things weren't going to be different. I'd be that blunt, downer and kill joy kid, but I've learned so many things about myself, including the parts where I could be a klutz and most times. I've learned so many emotions, sadness, happiness and love. Who knew this camp would be my favorite place in the world.

Speaking of love... I had to make things right with Leo. I approached Piper, Jason and Leo with a solemn face.

"Leo," I said his name confidently, yet inside, I was shaking.

He avoided my eyes and sipped on his coke.

Piper smiled excitedly. "Jason, let's go."

"Why?"

"Because... my Aphrodite impulses are kicking in," She patted Leo's shoulder.

"Oh!" Jason said in realization. "Let's go then, Piper."

They walked ahead, looking back at us.

"May I sit?" murmured.

"Go ahead."

There was an awkward silence for a few moments; so I decided to speak up.

"Look, Leo," I stared down, fidgeting my fingers. "I didn't mean what I said. I gave you the wrong idea, didn't I?"

"Wrong idea?" he asked turning his head the other way. "How could I get the wrong idea?"

"Before I go on," I started. "Can I ask you a question?"

He nodded.

"Do you really love me?"

"What?"

I didn't really want to ask him this question, and the truth was going to hurt, but I didn't want to be something I couldn't be. "I mean... I'm not your dream girl. Could you just mistaken that love for pity?"

"What are you implying? You don't think I love you?" Leo asked finally meeting my eyes.

I sighed. "At this point, I'm not even sure. I'm a bit ditsy at some points, I'm oblivious and a bit anti-social, you deserve better," I murmured softly.

He suddenly burst into laughter. "Me? Deserve better? You're probably the best that I've ever gotten!"

"W...what!?" I was probably blushing. I've never been entitled as the best... particularly because I was not good with talking to people.

He smiled, and leaned forward. "Let's make this clear before I go on. I love you, do you love me?"

I shifted my eyes away, then looked back at him. "I love you. I really, really, love you, Leo."

He kissed me softly. I didn't care if anyone saw us, which probably no one did considering it was dark and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves.

I've said this before... and I'm saying it again...

I'm really going to love Camp Half Blood.

Yupz everyone, sadly, this is my last REAL chapter.

But if you had read the description on my last chapter, you would know that I will still be updating after stories and epilogues (For those of you who are craving romance)

Please review on different after stories you would like to see and I will give credit at the end of the epilogue to the viewer who suggested a scene. I've already thought up and Bailey and Leo, "Date Scene" so look forward to that. Thank you everyone for reviewing, following and favoriting (Is that even a word?) the story. I really, really appreciate the support, and you don't know how happy I am to have people reading my stories. :)

Like always,

-monkeyskater234