DISCLAIMER: I do not own any J.M. Barrie nor Disney characters.

Prologue: Forever

"Ma, where are the napkins?...Ma? MA!"

"What?"

"The napkins."

"Lazy susan."

"Thanks!" Moving away from the window, she leaned down to the cupboard and found was she was looking for. Yanking them out, she laid them on the counter next to the paper plates and silverware. Her father was out at the grill, and her mother busy setting up chairs. She leaned her face in her hands on the countertop and sighed. The cake there read "Congratulations, Emily" and was decorated with a black graduate's cap. Yesterday, she'd taken the long walk in the gym, collected her diploma, and graduated high school. It was bittersweet. Before she could ponder anymore about last night's memories the doorbell rang. Shaking her head, she moved for the front door and opened it to find a few of her friends. She forced a smile. "Hey, guys. Come on in." At the back of the group was her best friend who greeted her with a hug.

"Hi, Em, how ya doing?"

"I'm alright. All of this seems weird right?"

"Yes, I'm not sure how I feel about never going back to school."

"Right?" Emily sighed, taking her friend's arm as they headed out to the patio where the party had started. The rest of the afternoon was filled with chatter about college, summer jobs, and memories over the past thirteen years. As the day past she was greatest by numerous friends and family, wishing her well, but by the time the sun was setting she was ready to be alone.

As she rested her head back against the couch, she closed her eyes.

"Emily...go to bed." Opening them, she found her mom above her with a smile. "Go to bed. You've had a busy couple day." With a loud groan, she pushed herself up, and moved down the staircase.

"Good night, I love you." Her parents both returned the sentiment as she descended towards her bedroom. Once she was in her room, she closed the door. Soon this would just be the room she came back to on holidays or summer vacations. Sliding her dress off and pajamas on she all but collapsed on the bed. Soon enough, she'd be in a strange bed and in a stranger place. Growing older terrified her, she was glad to be done with High School though. Rolling over, she pulled her covers over her head. She wished she could just make this moment last, just a little bit longer.

"Mmm…Meko, lay down…" Reaching out a hand, she tried to smooth her cat down. Hearing the bell again, she opened her eyes to the darkness of her room. Then she heard the bell again and saw a glow coming from her closet. Slowly she pushed her blankets aside, sliding out of her bed. She tiptoed towards the cracked door and just as she reached out to open it something grabbed her arm. Before she could let out a scream a hand came over her mouth. Sucking in a deep breath through her nose she felt light headed. Her eyelids started to droop and even as she was turned around she couldn't focus on her attacker.

"I've got her, let's get home, Tink." Then her world went black and there was nothing.