Demi Rae-Zoey and Stark

Ana- Stevie Rae and Rephraim

Rachel- Aphrodite and Darius

Emmett- Erik and Venus

Destiny and Dawn- Damien and Jack

Tristian- Erin and T.J.

Samantha- Shaunee and Cole

James- Neferet and Kalona

Jason, Michael, Willow, and Faith are just random kids that are part of the gang. Faith and Dawn are based off of Faith and Dawn from Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Chapter 20

Demi Rae P.O.V.

"James!" I said with astonishment. His eyes were almost all the way open and his hand was still on my back. I put my hands on either side of his face and said, "Come on, James. Open your gorgeous eyes all the way now. I've gone too long without seeing them." I kept saying little things like that until he finally opened them all the way and focused on me.

"D...Demi?" he asked, voice hoarse.

I sniffed and smoothed his hair back from his forehead. "I'm here. I'm here."

He sat up and groaned. His movements were jerky and stiff. I helped him up and he pulled me in a tight hug. I let a few happy tears escape. "Oh, Demi! I missed you so much," he said against my hair.

"I missed you too."

He pulled back and looked at me. His eyes were still overjoyed, but he was frowning. "You don't look very healthy." He gently cupped my pale cheek. I hugged him again, and then we were kissing. It was one so full of love and forgiveness, it took my breath away. We didn't pull away until we heard Mom calling my name.

She came in with Dad, her circle, and my friends. They each stopped in their tracks when they saw James, alive and well. Then, our friends were swarmed around him and so was the circle. Mom and Dad held back though. I went over to them and explained what happened. Then, Mom hugged me and said, "That's my girl." I smiled at them both and went back o James. That night, we had a huge party with the whole House of Night I don't think I've ever seen James this happy and carefree. Ana and Rachel managed to get boyfriends and so did Faith, to my surprise. She was with Dustin, the star fencing guy. They were making out in a dark corner much to everyone's disgust. I went outside of the auditorium and looked up at the stars. For once, everything was nice and happy. I was Marked, Neferet was gone for good, James was alive and my boyfriend, Rachel was one of my best friends, and Nyx had Chosen me just like she did Mom to be her special daughter. She had given wonderful affinities that I was going to use very carefully. James came out and out his arms around my waist. I snuggled into his chest and we looked up at the stars as the loud music from the party blast at full volume inside. A shooting star streaked across the sky and I heard Nyx's voice say, "I am proud of you, Demi Rae."

Okay, don't think this is the end just yet. I'm going to have some fun now with...wait for it...KAREOKE AND TRUTH OR DARE! MWAHAHAHAHA! so stay tuned for more of Demi Rae and her friends :)