A/N: Oh my gods. This is going to be the last chapter of Death by Prophecy and there will not be a sequel to this! Haha. I hope not…

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Sirena: Can we start the story now?

Me: Gah! Fine… Hunters are so impatient…

Chapter Twelve: Home Sweet Home

Drusilla

I sat in the middle of our makeshift raft, freaking out. Unlike the others, Zelia, Zander and I do not have an ounce of Poseidon blood in us. With that being said, we were freaking out. Especially when Kyra said she didn't know for sure if the raft would make it all the way to the shores of the United States. The only advantage I had to this situation was I was immortal.

Reyna said to us, "Oh calm down, you three. It's not that bad."

"Tell that to my instincts." I replied through clenched teeth.

My comment shut her up pretty quickly.

Kristoff said, "Those three fought in a horrible battle but can't stand being on the water? Unbelieveable…"

"Excuse us for bot being decendents of a sea god." Zander said to the others.

Reyna, Kristoff, Kyra and Tiimo all looked around and focused on the water. I brought my knees to my chest and wrapped my arms around them and continued to freak out.

I thought about making the four of them fly, knowing fully well that they wouldn't like it either but I decided against it.

I couldn't wait to be on solid ground.

Kristoff

I silently laughed at Zander, Zelia and Drusilla's nervousness. I wouldn't let them drown…on purpose.

I zoned in on my grandfather's blood and figured out that we were now only about thirty miles from the east coast of the States.

I smiled at the thought of being able to see my girlfriend, Mackenzie, soon.

I missed her so much. She always brought out the best in me, despite her past life. I could never figure out why she was always so happy since her life had a bad start.

That was only one of the many things I loved about her.

Zander

"Tiimo, how much longer do we have to be on this water?" I asked Tiimo after seeing that both of my sisters' faces were turning green from sea sickness. I was sure mine was too.

Tiimo smiled and answered, "Not much longer now. Three hours tops."

I sighed in relief, feeling sick myself. I lay on my back and prayed that our redneck raft would hold out until we got to shore.

I really wasn't comfortable with all this sailing and I made a silent promise to myself that I would never go sailing again.

Drusilla grabbed my hand for comfort and Zelia laid her head on my chest and tried to fall asleep.

Tiimo

Sometime after Zander had asked me how much longer we would be until we reached land, I curled up into a ball, laid my head in Kyra's lap and took a nap. None of us had really slept well since arriving on that horrible island and the water always made me feel sleepy.

What woke me up was our make-shift raft hitting something. When I opened my eyes, I realized that we were finally on United States ground. Zander, Zelia and Drusilla ran off the raft and lay on the ground, thoroughly enjoying themselves.

Reyna rolled her eyes at them and walked across the beach to a road. She abruptly stopped.

"Dammit all. We are in South Carolina."

"How will we get home?" Tiimo asked.

Drusilla answered, "That's a good question."

Kyra

After travelling in the many ways that we did, the seven of us finally made it to Camp Half Blood. It was the most…adventurous experience I have ever had.

I was very relieved when I saw the pine tree along the boundaries of Camp Half Blood. We were finally back. It had felt as if it had been a life time since I was last here.

I couldn't wait to see Aleksander again.

Hopefully he hasn't caused too much chaos…

Knowing him, he probably created a whole revenge scheme on how to avenge my disappearence. Either that or he was about to do something very stupid.

Probably the latter.

Penelope

I awoke with the morning sunrays peering in through one of the several windows in the Poseidon cabin. Payton's arms were wrapped around me, like they had been every morning. I carefully crawled out from Payton's arms and went to the bathroom. Then I took a blanket and sat on the porch of my cabin to think.

Where are they, Dad?

An answer quickly came. Closer than you think.

At that moment, I saw Kyra, Tiimo, Zander, Reyna, Drusilla, Zelia and Kristoff walk over the hill. I ran inside to wake up my twin brother, Annabeth and Payton. Then I ran to the Hades cabin to wake up Thalia and Nico.

I ran to my children and hugged them tight.

I said to them, "Don't you ever disappear on me again. Got it?"

Kyra and Tiimo laughed and promised to never be away for too long without any form of contact.

Kyra also added, "And trust me, Mom, I don't want to go back to where we were ever again."

Payton waited for me to let go of them so he could hug them, welcoming them back. I reluctantly let them go, knowing Payton was anxious to hug his children. He wrapped his strong arms around them and held them as close as he could without suffocating them. He kissed their foreheads and released them.

Annabeth asked, "Where have you all been?"

Drusilla answered, "Can we get some good sleep first? Then we will tell you everything you want to know."

Annabeth nodded and our children went into their cabin to sleep. Kyra carried Tiimo for he was already asleep.

I silently thought, Thank you, Father.

Zelia

(Dream)

I was fighting off a hell hound, using both my powers and my sword when I heard the scream. I fought harder until the hell hound was dead. I ran to the scream, already knowing who it was. I jumped over the creek, ran as fast as my legs could carry me. In the depths of the forest, I found the source of the scream.

It was October.

Her lifeless body was the last thing I saw before my vision went black.

(End dream)

I woke with a start and nearly forgot where I was until I remembered that I was back at camp. I silently thought to myself, I never want to be in a battle ever again.

Kyra

(Dream)

The eldest of my three younger brothers and I found side by side in the battle. Klaus and I were both great fighters. I never expected him to die.

Together, we were fighting an evil demigod and a harpie. It was tough, but we were managing it. Or at least I thought we were.

Suddenly, Klaus' body went limp and he fell to the ground.

Rage set into my bloodstream and I started to slash frantically away at everything that was on the bad side.

Then a hand went over my mouth and I stopped fighting and went limp myself.

Cloraform. That was my last thought before my vision went pitch black.

(End dream)

Reyna

When we woke up, we told our parents, Chiron and our boyfriends and girlfriends all about our experiences; from the battle to the island to how we returned.

Dad hugged me and Kristoff, saying how proud he was of us. Aunt Penelope and Uncle Payton did the same, as did Nico and Thalia.

Chrion asked, "And none of you remember who took you or how you got there?"

Zelia answered, "I kind of do." among the rest of us saying no.

"Would you mind sharing?"

Zelia shook her head and said, "I never saw who took me but I remember what I felt when we were going to the island. To me, it felt like I was flying. I somehow knew that I wasn't on an airplane and knew I wasn't alone. My eyes felt as if they were glued shut and I couldn't move any part of my body. I was scared and relaxed at the same time. I didn't feel alive, but I knew I wasn't dead."

Our parents looked horrified and Nico asked, "Any idea what that could be, Chiron?"

"Honesly, I am clueless."

Aunt Penelope said, "You can all reunite with whomever you wish. We will continue to talk this through."

All of us left the Big House and I went straight for the Demeter cabin to talk to Andrew. I knocked and Katie opened the door. She stood there for awhile, probably not believing her eyes.

I said, "It's really me."

Katie stepped aside and said, "He's in bed. He hasn't moved around much since you disappeared."

"Thank you."

I walked to Andrew's bed and saw he was curled into a ball, sleeping. His hair was longer and in his eyes. He looked so adorable just laying there sleeping. He looked so peaceful. I kneeled by his bed.

"Andrew?" I asked.

At the sound of my voice, his eyes popped open and he scrambled to his feet. His hair was a mess and his eyes were bloodshot. Despite that, he was still as handsome as I remember.

"Reyna? Is that really you?"

I stood up, kissed him and said, "Yes."

Tiimo

I walked to the Iris cabin and Azura was sitting on the front steps.

She smiled at me and said, "Welcome back, stranger."

I smiled and asked, "Is Isadora awake?"

"No, but she won't mind if you wake her up. She's really missed you, brother."

Azura considered me as a little brother. I always thought it was because I was kind of dating Isadora. We were too young to have a real relationship but the Aphrodite cabin always knew we would get together.

Azura stood up and I followed her into the cabin. She led me to Isadora's bed and I sat on her bed.

"Isadora, it's me, Tiimo."

She woke up and hugged me. I was surprised.

When she released me, Isadora said, "Tiimo Mikel Presley, don't you EVER do that to me again."

"I promise, Isadora Jean Leafgreen, that I will not put you through that again." I replied and hugged her again before adding, "On purpose."

Isadora hit my arm and smiled that goofy grin that always made me laugh.

Kristoff

I slowly opened the door to the Hermes cabin, knowing fully well that there were demigods on the floor. I walked in and made my way to the spot where Mackenzie was sleeping.

I laid down next to her and kissed her forehead and said, "Wake up, Kenz."

Her eyes slowly fluttered open and she asked, "Are you real?"

I muted my laugh and said, "Yes, Kenz, I'm real."

"Prove it. What's my full name?"

This was just too easy, but only Chiron and I know her true last name.

"Mackenzie Dawn Decker." I whispered to her, so no one else would hear.

She flinched at her last name and hugged me for some time. I hugged her back, not exactly sure if I wanted to let her go.

She released me first and said, "I missed you, Kris."

I kissed her lips and replied, "I missed you too, Kenz."

Payton

"Kyra said her attacker used chloraform. Maybe he was a mortal?" Penelope offered.

"Whoever it was had to be strong, smart, clever and organized. Their kidnapping was definatly well thought out." Annabeth stated.

Chiron added, "Annaebeth's right. And Penelope, it could have been anyone, mortal or immortal."

Percy asked, "Chiron, do you think we will ever figure out who took the children?"

"I cannot say for sure, Percy, but probably not. Stuff like this is hard to trace, especially since they remember so little."

Cloud

I sat in the darkness of the trees, trying to enjoy the time I had left before the sun was fully up. I was staring off into space when I saw her.

I was sure that my eyes were playing tricks on me.

Zelia.

Zelia was walking towards me. She didn't even bother going to my cabin, knowing fully well that I wouldn't be there. She knew I'd be in the trees.

"Cloud?" she asked.

"Am-Am I dreaming?" I asked Zelia, still not believing that she was alive and standing right here in front of me.

She laughed, a nice sound to hear, and answered, "No, Cloud. I'm real, you're real, this is real."

"Are you sure?"

She hit my arm jokingly and said, "Of course I am, silly."

Not caring who saw me or how badly this would damage my "I don't associate myself with anyone" reputation, I pulled Zelia close to me and kissed her, not wanting to let her go.

Tara

I walked out to the porch after taking off the protection spells that I set the night before.

I replayed the battle in my head and the after math.

Since Zander disappeared, Willow has cried herself to sleep every night.

Despite what others say about us, the children of Hecate do have hearts. We just don't show them all that much.

Willow is crushed. Zander was her first love.

What I saw then made me think that the gods were playing a cruel joke on us.

He stopped at the bottom of the steps and asked, "Tara, can I come in?"

"Zander, is that really you?"

"Yes."

"Prove it."

"Your name is Tara Lynn Pucket. Daughter of Hecate and Samuel Pucket. You despise your father since he forced you to come to camp. The only family you think that you have is your half siblings."

I smiled and said, "Welcome home, Zander."

"Is Willow awake?"

I shook my head and replied, "I am sure that she won't mind you waking her up though. She's missed you, Zander, more than I can say in words."

He smiled and followed me into the Hecate cabin.

Willow was peacefully sleeping on her bed and Zander whispered, "I don't want to wake her."

I whispered back, "Then you know what to do."

He nodded and crawled into bed with Willow, keeping it completely friendly. That's what I liked about Zander. He wasn't one of those guys that took advantage of girls. He loved Willow and I knew that. He wrapped one of his arms around her and eventually fell asleep.

When Willow finally woke up, she screamed at the fact that arms were wrapped around her waist.

Zander said, "Willow Claire Levesque, it's me, Zander."

Willow had a glimmer of tears in her eyes and asked, "Zander? Is it really you?"

"Of course. Who else knows your middle name?"

She smiled and said, "I missed you so much, Zander."

Zander smiled too and said, "I missed you too, Willow."

Willow flipped so she was facing Zander and said, "If you EVER leave me like that again, I will turn you into a toad."

Zander laughed, although I saw the fear in his eyes and said, "Where I go, you will go with me."

Drusilla

I sat in the Artemis cabin. It was empty. Every single piece of evidence that the Hunters were here was long gone now.

I am alive, My Lady.

I know you are, Drusilla. We will come for you.

Hearing Artemis' voice in my head gave me some comfort.

I smiled to myself and waited for Artemis and the Hunters to arrive.

Kyra

Honestly, I was frightened to see how much damage Aleksander caused. Being a son of Nemesis, he probably had this whole revenge plan figured out. I cautiously opened the door to the Nemesis cabin.

Immediately, Aleksander was in front of me and hugging me.

"I can't believe it's you."

"It's really me."

Aleksander turned to his half sister, Kamryn, and said, "Cancel on unleashing Mom's weapons."

I rolled my eyes at him and he shot me a questioning look.

I answered, "I knew that you would be coming up with a revenge plan in some shape or form."

He smiled his goofy grin that I love so much and said, "Oh Kyra, you know me too well."

I kissed him and said, "You bet I do."

Aleksander looked me in the eye and said, "But if someone ever takes you away from me ever again, they are going to find Mom's weapons coming after them. Chances are, they won't live through that."

"You have such a twisted sense of humor."

"But that's one of the things you love about me."

I sighed, knowing he was right and kissed him again.

Author

Ahem. Well, as you can tell, they never found out who stole the mixbloods. Haha. I'm just that evil.

Anyway, all of the remaining mixbloods married their boyfriends or girlfriends and moved in together, had kids, blah blah blah.

And if you couldn't tell already, I am trying to make this point of view short and sweet.

Anyway, I digress…

As I was saying, the demigods and mixbloods have their happily ever after as this chapter closes.

Or so we think...

Haha. JUST KIDDING!

They each pursued lives away from camp but never forgot where they came from. Afterall, Camp Half Blood was their true home.

Peace out!