Disclaimer: I do not own Loud House.

The band marched back defeated. Even though they did nothing that caused Amberheart to lose they were still really bummed. This was the game that could give a shot at the bowl but it didn't happen. Despite being at attention Luna could tell that they were upset. She could sense that foul mood in the air or as Lucy called it an aura. If the band wasn't in this position Luna knew they would be slouching and hanging their heads in defeat. Once they reached the band room the illusion broke. Many people sighed in defeat other moved at a much slower pace the normal, and the chatter that normally filled the band room wasn't there.

"Okay, everyone." Mr. Taylor announced and everyone looked at him. "Listen I know we're all upset about not making the bowl this year but this isn't a reason for all of us to be glum. We had a great season! Our show was one of the most loved in years! I know I say that every year but I mean it every year. As a band, we don't play because we want to win, sure we do want to win but we play because we want to. Music is our way of showing the world what we're made of and they can never take that away from us. So we should be proud of that. There's still pep band for the rest of the semester and next one. In my mind, we had an amazing season and that cannot be taken away from it."

Luna smiled hearing those words. She felt the energy revive in her body and she couldn't wait for what happened next. She was ready for anything.

"Okay, I think this is everything," Luna said zipping up her suitcase. She looked at her almost empty room. Finals were done, Luna had spent some time in pep band, she was closer to her dream of being a rockstar. There was so much more that could happen but right now there was only one thing she wanted to do and that was head home. She had an amazing semester here at Amberheart but she knew she knew part of her belonged and always will in Michigan. Slowly she walked out and locked the door for the last time in a while. Quietly she walked through the empty halls and empty stairs, almost everyone was gone and Luna was a straggler but this was the earliest day she could get a ticket home. Once she was out she took one last look at the building one last time.

"Goodbye Amberheart," Luna said with a somber smile. "See ya next year."

"Luna over here," Luna looked over to see Melody waving her down by one of the few cars in the parking lot. She wasn't alone with her were Aria, Ethan, and Isaac all waving down.

"What are you dudes doing here?" Luna asked after she walked over.

"Do you really think we'd let our best friend ride to the airport by herself?" Aria asked with a small laugh.

"But ya didn't have too."

"We wanted too," Ethan assured her.

"And I didn't drive around to pick everyone up and be here on time to drive you to the airport." Melody opened the back of the car and Luna placed her suitcase in. She climbed into the front seat and looked out the window as she drove away.

"So what's everyone's plan for winter break?" Aria asked once they were on the road.

"I hoping to get new books to read over break," Isaac said quietly.

"Oh, that sounds fun."

"I'm probably going to be on babysitting duty for most of vacation," Ethan sighed a little. "Thankfully Danny is cute."

"How's he doing?" Melody asked.

"Oh, he's still the cutest little thing. According to my mom, he laughs at everything. Don't worry I'll you guys vids."

"Luna you have to send us pics of your family over break," Aria requested.

"You got it bra." Luna looked back at her and smiled.

"What are you most excited about going home?" Issac asked poking his head up front.

"Just seeing my fam," Luna answered immediately. Everyone nodded in agreement.

"I've missed my folks a lot," Ethan said with a small nod. "I don't how you handled being so far away."

"It was hard at times but I knew I could always call." Luna laughed a little. "To be honest it feels weird going back."

"Hey," Isaac said. "That's your home."

"I'm serious I haven't been there in so long. Now I'm worried the whole place has changed.

The rest of the trip to the airport the group of friends joked and laughed. Once they reached the airport Melody parked the car and Luna got her stuff out of the car. The other four followed her inside. Luna checked in and placed her suitcase on the converter belt and looked up the stairs.

"Well I guess this is goodbye," Luna said looking up the stairs as her friends walked next to her.

"You'll be back next semester?" Ethan asked.

"Of course." Luna turned and smiled she looked at the clock. "Well, I might as well get going."

"Wait," Aria said holding a small red box. "We got you a little something but don't open it until you're on the plane."

"Why?" Luna raised an eyebrow.

"Trust us it will be better on the plane." Melody agreed. Luna opened her bag and placed the box in her bag.

"I'm really going to miss you guys," Luna said wiping a few tears from her eyes. Everyone ran up and hugged her. They all said goodbye and Luna turned towards the escalator.

"Good luck!" Isaac called as Luna reached the escalator. She closed her eyes before walking on it. As she rode up she turned behind as waved goodbye to her friends until they were out of her sight.

Luna then went through all the normal airline procedures for security. Thankfully the small box was able to make it on and everything in the bag was returned to her. She made her way to the gate before grabbing herself a quick snack and drink. Looking up at the clock she saw she had about half an hour before boarding. She leaned on her chair as she ate. Soon she would be on her way home.

"Flight L78 to Great Lake City Mighican boarding now." The voice over the PA announced. Luna stood up and threw her backpack over her shoulder. She boarded the plane and took her seat in the aisle. Silently she sat until the plane was in the air. A flight attendant gave her some ginger ale and she kept it in the little cup holder on the tray.

After about twenty minutes Luna looked down and looked at her bag. She opened her bag and slowly took out the small red box. Carefully she untied the black ribbon on top and lifted the top of. The first thing she noticed was a small card the read Merry Christmas. She opened it saw that everyone had signed it. Below it she noticed a picture of the five of them on the first day of band. After picking it up she noticed another picture this time from the lake party on the last day of band camp. Looking through the box she found it full of pictures of their times at Amberheart. Below the pictures was a small note.

So you can always have a piece of Amberheart with you- Aria, Ethan, Isaac, and Melody.

"You guys are the best," Luna whispered to herself with a smile.

Luna looked out the airport window. She was actually back in Michigan. After being in Massachuttess for about four months it felt so surreal to be home.

"Luna!" A familiar voiced called out.

"Lori!" Luna ran across the floor before embracing her older sister.

"Welcome home sis," Lori said with a smile. "Come on let's get you home."

Luna nodded in agreement and the two walked out to the van parked in the parking lot.

"Oh just so you know a few of the Casagrandes tagged along," Lori explained with a laugh.

"I'm sure it won't be too bad," Luna said as she opened the door. All the Casagrandes in the car yelled her named. Before she could say anything Rosa pulled her into the car.

"You shouldn't stand out in the cold," Rosa said after pulling her in. Quickly she handed her a tupperwear container. "I figured you were probably upset about missing Thanksgiving so I made a little something for you."

"Oh thanks," Luna said opening it up as the car started to drive to Royal Woods. She leaned against the window and watched the scenery change. With every second getting more excited knowing she was closer to home. After three hours of riding in the car the familiar and welcoming home of the Loud family as soon as the car parked she jumped out and ran to the front door. Taking a deep breath she turned the knob and opened the door.

"Luna!" A chorus of voices said at once and Luna found herself being tacked to the ground by the twins and Lily.

"I missed you, Luna," Lily said with a big smile. Luna stood up still holding her youngest sister.

"Aww, I missed you too Lily."

"I missed you more," Lana teased.

"No way I did," Lola followed afterward.

"Okay girls," Rita said walking up to them. "I get the next hug."

Luna put Lily down and went to hug her mom. "I miss ya Mom."

"My baby's home," Rita said through tears.

"Welcome home," Lynn Sr said running over and hugged her as well.

"Okay let's give her some room to settle back at home," Rita said wiping away a few tears. Luna was led to the couch, where all her sisters and her brother started to ask her all sort of questions about her time at college.

"Woah don't fret guys I'll have time to answer them all," Luna said after a few minutes of this.

"Hey, do I get a turn?" A sweet familiar voice asked walking into the room.

"Sam!" Luna jumped off the couch and ran over to her girlfriend.

"You're actually here," Sam said brushing her hand across Luna's face.

"I am luv." Luna said leaning in and kissing Sam on the lips. She hugged her tightly with a smile, she was home.

THE END