15 Chapter 15: Finally Home

The next morning it was time to go home. I got up and stretched. "Finally its time to head back home to everyone. I will finally get to meet my son and see Camilla again." I said to myself. I got dressed and headed out.

"Morning everyone." I said. "Morning Lucia." Said Zeno. The only ones we were waiting on were Archer and Hunter. "Where are Hunter and Archer Zeno?" "Oh they will be here soon. I went ahead of them. They had some things to do before they left." "You know Zeno. I was thinking. If we can afford it, when or should I say if we do move here, I would like you to stay with us. We were going to try to get a house with a guest room. I was hoping maybe you would want to stay with us." "Oh its fine Lucia. I already talked with the boys. They said I could stay with them until I can figure out my living situation. Maybe I can find a house close by though." "Yeah. That would be cool." Finally Archer and Hunter walked in.

"About time you boys showed up." Said Smoker. "Sorry took us so long. Things got in the way but we managed." said Archer. "Ok. Are you sure you two boys want to join us to the snowy village?" said Zonan. "Of Course. We traveled with him this far. We have to finish our mission by getting him home safely." Said Archer. "Alright then. Is everyone packed and ready to go?" said Zonan. I put my letters in my bag thing and I said, "I'm ready now. Lets go." So we headed out.

As we were walking, we were passing by some stalls. I wanted to get something for my sister if I found something. Also my son and Camilla. Then I saw a jewelry stall. "Hey guys just a min. I want to get something for Camilla." I looked at the jewelry and saw a pretty purple necklace that would look good on Camilla and a bracelet for Neve. I bought the jewelry and we headed out again and looked at the stalls for something for my son. As we walked further it was the last stall I saw some stuffed animals. "Hey guys. Last stall. I want to get something for my son." I got a blue teddy bear and had them engrave Z and his birthday on it. "Thank you sir." "Congrats young man." "Thanks again." So I paid and we left out the gate.

Finally on our way home. As I was walking with the others Zeno said, "Hey Lucia. Does it feel good to be going home?" "Yeah. Even if I didn't have a kid I would still look forward to seeing Camilla and my sister." "How about you? Don't you ever miss home where the other Gila are?" "Sometimes I do. Just like my brother and others. I was exiled." "Why didn't you end up staying with your brother and the others?" Zeno sighed." I-I can't. He offered and I told him I couldn't. I did things to my brother that I will regret for the rest of my life. I'm sure he doesn't blame me, but I can't live with myself if it happened again." "I'm sorry man." I said. "Maybe when you feel more comfortable you can tell me or someone else. Your brother is living somewhere that has a barrier. You would be able to get in, but not out. According to my sister that is. I don't know how much it has changed in 10 years. Maybe when my sister visits again she will find out. I will talk to her about it." "Thanks Lucia." "Sure no problem Zeno. I can't wait for you to see my Niece and Nephew. Neve and Aries kids are the cutest and energetic. Her daughters Name is Keno. The only letter Difference in your name is the first letter. Her son is named Zain after one of Artimis men." "haha. I've heard of that bunch. Really interesting fellows." "I only remember what my sister said about them." "Yeah. You were only 5 and 6 huh?" "Yeah I was." "Hey you know Lucia, I am only a year older than you are. I may look big for 17 but that's how old I am. We go by human age with me. In Gila years I would be somewhere in my 20's." "Ok then. That explains why we get along so well." So we walked on more.

We had been walking for days and Slept during the nights. Finally I was starting to recognize the Area. It was actually time to stop to rest at the time which was good timing to change into something warmer. "OK everyone. Time to change into our warmer clothes. We are getting closer to the colder climates." said Zonan. So we all got our warm stuff on and waited a bit for us to rest and calm our hearts down from walking so much. After awhile we were done resting and headed out.

Finally we were able to see the gate to the village. That's when I started getting nervous. Zeno and the others saw how nervous I was. "Hey kid. You alright?" said Smoker. "Y-Yeah I'm fine. Just a little nervous is all. I have a kid who is almost 1 already. Of course I will be nervous." "Haha. yeah. I remember my first time." Said Zonan. "Oh Zonan. After I say hi to everyone and meet my son, I have something to tell you uncle and Grandma and dad." "Alright Lucia."

Finally we were only a few feet from the gate and I stopped. Camilla saw me. It was only her though. She ran over and I ran towards her as well and we hugged each other tight. "Oh Lucia. I missed you." "I missed you too Camilla. I'm sorry I wasn't there for the delivery." "Its ok. The important thing is your back safe and sound." "Yeah. Oh I got something for our son you and Neve." "OK. Lets go in and get you warm. I'm sure you want to relax a bit since you just got back." "Thanks Camilla." So we went inside and I said hi to everyone.

Everyone was happy I got back in one piece. "Well there were a couple incidents where I almost died. I have ice powers. Once I rest a bit, I can show you guys outside." I said. My nephew and Niece still climbed all over me at 4 years old. "HaHa. Ok Keno and Zain. I missed you guys too." Once they got down, Camilla brought our son over. Camilla introduced me to him. "Z. This is your daddy. Daddy this is Z." "Aww. The kid looks like me. Hey there Z. You giving mommy a hard time? Haha." "Well sometimes. Not all the time. Haha." "Hey Camilla. When eveyone leaves, I'm coming over to your house. I have something important to talk to you about." "Ok Lucia. Mom and dad would be happy to see you." "Hey Zee did you bring your kid?" "Yes I did. I had a daughter her name is Celena." She brought her daughter out to show me. "Aww. She's so cute." "So Alyssa. I'm sure your kid is 1 year old or close to my sons age. Where is your child?" Lycan will be here soon with him. His name is Kai." "OK cool."

A little while later there was a knock at the door. (Knock Knock.) Keelo answered the door and it was Lycan with his son Kai. "Hey Lycan. Good to see you again man." "Yeah." "Oh I'm sorry. I didn't introduce my new friends to you guys. The Gila here is Mr. Gila's little brother. His name is Zeno. The guy next to him is Smoker the guy I told you about that helped me. I'm sure mom recognizes the woman. Her name is Celia. Mom she is sorry for what happened she wanted to talk to you if you would let her." "I never blamed her or anyone. Yes I will talk to her. Come on Celia." said Mom. "These two men are Archer and Hunter. Zonan's buddies." "Nice to meet you all" said dad and Keelo. "Thanks for keeping my son safe." Said dad. Then Neve came by and said "Thank you. I hope my little brother didn't give you too much trouble." "Haha. Not at all." said Zonan. "A little worry, but not trouble at all. Just a typical teenager. Haha."

"Its nice to meet you Zeno." Said Neve. " I see you are close with my little brother." "Yeah. I'm actually a year older than him in human years. So I got along with him pretty good. I'm actually fond of him. I think of him as a little brother." "That's good. Lucia needs a big brother figure too look up too. Also not that long ago about 6 months ago I saw your brother. He is doing well. He asked about you. I told him I don't know who you were. If I did meet you I will let him know how you are." " Oh Neve." I said. "Is the barrier the same as it was back then? Can the animals go in and out now?" "Oh. I guess its a good question. It looks like someone is slowly bringing down barriers to give certain animals a chance. Once they know they will do ok, they will slowly let all of the animals out." "That's good. Have they let the Gila out yet?" "That is one of the first ones they let out. So I don't know much about it. I heard it from Jack. (Mr. Gila.)" "Did my brother say where he was going to stay?" Said Zeno. "I'll tell you what Zeno. Every 6 months or sometimes a year, I visit your brother and the others. Next time I go, I will send word for you and we will go together. How does that sound?" "Thank you Neve. Your as pretty as your brother said you were." Neve blushed. "Thank you Zeno." "Brother did you really have to tell him?" "haha. Yep. I wanted to see your face. Haha"

"Hey now that I am rested, does anyone want to see my ice power?" I said. Then smoker and the others agreed and we went outside and I showed them what I could do. I showed them some random ice puddles then showed them what I could make out of them. "Awesome." said Quinn. "Yeah. Pretty cool little brother." said Neve. "Just don't go using these powers too much or randomly. You don't want to hurt yourself or others." Said Smoker. "Yeah I know."

After a little bit a fun, every one was heading home, so I said, "Ok I need to talk to dad, Zonan, Keelo, and grandma. Camilla can you wait for me out here with the others?" "Yes of course. Come here Z. Come to mommy." Little Z. Walked to Camilla and I went into Keelo's office.

"OK Everyone. I know everyone of you have lost someone. That is why I called you here. I don't know if it was a dream, or I was on the brink of death. Lets start with Zonan. I saw your wife. She told me to tell you that she and your kids love you very much. She said to tell you that its not your fault. She and your kids are so proud of you. She also said it was time for you to move on. Stop living alone. You need someone else in your life to talk to you and take care of you." "That is so her. Thanks kid. Excuse me guys. I'm going to get some fresh air." "See you uncle."

Next is grandma and dad. "I saw your father dad. He said, he knew I wanted to talk to him. I told him that you really did look like him except for the eyes. He laughed and was surprised. He had a message for you and grandma. He said, I have a message for my son. Tell him. I'm proud of him. I loved him before he was born. I wish I could have seen him grow up. As for my wife. ( I Looked at grandma.) Tell her I'm happy she didn't give up on love. That man she has is a good one." "Haha. That is so Rupert. I miss him." said Grandma. "So that's what dad thought. Thanks Lucia."

"Last but not least Keelo. Just as I was about to make my decision to come back, a little girl stopped me. A little girl named Nadine. Your full blood sister apparently. She said, I am Keelo's little sister. Tell my big brother I love and miss him. Tell him its not anyone's fault I died. Also I'm proud of him. I was proud to be his little sister. Oh and there is something I need to tell mom about the villagers too when we are done here. You ok Keelo?" I said. He was looking kind of sick. "Yeah. I just need to go for a walk myself. Thanks Lucia. That meant a lot. That is so like her." After I told them that was all the business I had, everyone left for home that didn't live at uncle Keelo's.

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