AN: Hey, sorry it took so long. Lot's of stuff going on (for more details see me other PD story), and I'm finally getting a chance to write again. Thank God for that.

So, thanks for waiting me, and here's the next chapter.

Chapter 13

Not only was Mia going home, Grandmere wasn't coming with. She decided she needed a brake from all the chaos.

Mia was in her room, packing her things, and she turned on the tape that had Michael singing.

She was so glad to be going back. She would be able to see Mom, Fat Louie, Tina, and Lilly. And Michael. Mia even missed Kenny, Boris, and Mr. G.

She smiled, singing along, and someone knocked on her door.

"Come in." She said, and went to turn off the tape.

Her dad came in before she could turn it off and he sighed.

"Mia? Who was that singing?" He asked

Mia blushed and said, "Michael."

"So that's what he sent you?"

"Yeah. And by the way, thanks for bringing it over." She said, "It really meant a lot to me."

"No problem." Her dad said and paused. Then he said, "He really loves you Mia."

Mia smiled at him, and nodded. "I love him too." She said

"I know. Which is why I'm going to let you guys date. But only after a couple of days, and after Kenny is as far away from you as possible." Her father told her

"Really dad?!" Mia exclaimed and gave him a hug

"Yes, but you're still going to have bodyguards. No exceptions there." He said, give her a stern look.

"Michael wouldn't have it any other way." Mia agreed

"That's another reason why I liked him." Phillipe said, and gave Mia one last hug before leaving.

The next day, as Mia sat on the private jet, staring out the window, she became nervous.

"What if everyone's weird around me?" She thought to herself. "What if I'll never be able to go back to life I had?"

She had always thought her life couldn't have gotten much worse when she was a princess, but being kidnapped defiantly topped that.

Lars came over and sat across from her.

"Is everything all right Princess?" He asked

Mia smiled weakly at him. "Just nervous I guess." She said

"Look Mia." Lars said, and put his hands together. "I just wanted to say I'm sorry."

"Sorry for what Lars?" Mia asked, confused.

"For not being a good enough bodyguard. Your Grandmother told me a little about what you went through, and I'm so sorry you had to go through that because of me."

"Lars," Mia said, putting a hand of his. "It's not your fault. The only person to blame here, is Kenny. For now, we just need to put this behind us, and move on."

"Mia, you're going to be a great ruler one day." Lars said, smiling, and left.

He was right in a way. This experience had changed Mia and her perspective of life. Instead of just donating money to Greenpeace, she would give more to people who went through the same thing.

But for now, Mia was just glad she was going home. She when saw the lights of the city, she knew she was safe again.

"Mia!" She heard someone scream as she stepped into the bustle of the airport. The air smelled old, sort of sweaty, but Mia paid no attention to this. She just saw all the people there waiting for her, and she smiled.

"Mia!" Came another call, and Lilly ran up to her.

She gave her a big hug, and didn't let go for about five minutes. But Mia didn't care; it was just great to see Lilly again.

Soon family and friends and a couple people from the press hoping for an interview surrounded her.

"Not now." Phillipe told the press, "She'll be having a press conference soon, but for now we're just trying to keep life as normal as possible."

Finally, when Mia had finished saying hi to everyone, they stepped aside, and there was Michael. He was standing there with red roses, and smiled, enjoying watching Mia swarmed by people.

Now he stepped up to Mia and handed her the flowers.

"Someone told me to give these to you when you came back." He said

Mia turned around, and gave the flowers to her Mom so that she could embrace Michael.

Which she did.

He swung her around, and she laughed like she hadn't in a long time. Michael finally sat her down, and whispered in her ear, "I missed you."

She smiled, and whispered back, "I missed you too."

"I love you Mia." He said, and kissed her softly. "I love you so much."

Mia started crying, and hugged him again.

Phillipe finally told him it was time to go, and they all gathered in the limo, which was parked outside. They all headed over to Mia's house to have dinner.

While everyone else was downstairs, Mia slipped up the stairs, and to her bedroom.

The inside was filled with flowers. Some had already died, for they had been there too long. Some had cards, which explained how sorry they were and hopped for her safe return. And some must have come after Mia was found because they said, 'Congratulations' and 'Hope she's doing well' inscribed on them.

On Mia desk, Michael had left Mia the letters he had gotten from the "fellow believer", and her bracelet.

Mia held it close, and soon slipped it on, feeling as though she had just gotten back the last part.

Michael soon appeared at her door.

"Everyone was wondering where you went. I thought I might find you here."

Mia turned around, and Michael saw the silver around her wrist.

"You got your bracelet back." He said nodding to it.

"Michael." Mia said

He stepped closer to her and hugged her again tightly.

"I thought I would never se you again." She whispered as Michael stroked her hair.

"I thought so too." He said

"Did anyone tell you who the kidnapper was?" Mia asked

"No." Michael replied

"Do you want to know?"

"Not right now. I think I would want revenge. And right now, I'm just glad your back."

"Me too." Mia said

Michael and Mia didn't have much alone time after that. At dinner people asked her questions (not about the kidnapping), but things like if she planned on coming back to school soon, and when would princess lessons start again.

Lilly and Michael had told her that the day after winter break, everyone had been coming up to them and saying how sorry the were. Even Josh and Lana had said sorry.

"She was actually crying." Lilly said, "Like she was always your best friend or something."

"Ah, come on Lilly, lighten up." Mia said

After dinner, Mia watched Star Wars, and finally after everyone had left, went up to bed. When she was ready, and had gotten into bed, her mother knocked, and came in.

"Hey Sweetie." She said

"Hi Mom." Mia replied, looking up from her diary.

"I just wanted to see if you needed anything." She said

"Mom, even though we've been through a rough time recently doesn't mean I don't know how to take care of myself. I'm fine Mom." Mia said trying to make her mom smile a little.

Helen sighed. "I know that Mia. It's just, I don't know what I would have done if you had never come home."

"I understand Mom, but I need to heal on my own time." Mia told her.

She nodded in response and squeezed me hand.

"Goodnight honey."

"Goodnight Mom."

AN: I know that chapter wasn't very long, but there'll be another up quicker soon, I promise. Review please, it really helps me out. There's only a couple more chapters left.