Author's Note: Before trying to steal the heart of the truest believer, Peter Pan's heart was stolen by a girl who could weave tales into the finest tales imaginable. This is a journey before and after the events of Neverland. Nothing will never be as easy or romantic as many of us wish. There is too much of a price for that. Remember all stories come with a price (reviews, etc). :)
"Pan was the Greek god of the wilds whose very scream could strike fear into any enemy. He is known to have cloven hooves and goat-like creatures and to crave the love of wood nymphs, although he is never to get what he wants. Such an example was a wood nymph named Echo, who refused the hooved god and made her sister turn her into reeds. The goat god was saddened and was known to fashion the reeds into pipes which are known to play a mournful and entrancing melody to any unwanted or lonely child." the teacher sighed as she saw most of the class dozed off in loathsome apathy, straightening herself and adjusting her tight frame she stated tightly, "I do hope you were taking notes, as I want you to write a fictional story on one of the Greek characters to recite in class tomorrow. Groans echoed through the classroom, except toward the front where a girl held a wistful expression in her bright blue eyes. The teacher smiled at the girl, "Well, Wendy Darling appears to enjoy the assignment."
"Yeah? That's since she doesn't have any friends and all she does is read those stupid stories all the time! Magic this and magic that! Bookworm!" a girl shouted her freckled face contorting menacingly as howls of laughter echoed across the classroom. Wendy's face turned bright red as she quickly pulled her chestnut hair neatly over her eyes. Why could she never be normal? the teacher's cheeks turned spotted with pink and she was about to severely reprimand the indignant student until the bell quickly cut her off.
While the apathetic kids rushed eagerly to the hallway, Wendy slowly began to pick up her school books, much to the pity of the strict schoolteacher. "Darling, there is nothing to be ashamed over. You're simply more mature than your classmates. Perhaps they shall grow up in time." Wendy gave the wrinkled teacher a gentle smile before heading to the halls. What would she not give to be as free and playful as her schoolmates! She had no friend in sight, the only thing to provide her comfort in this prison was her stories of magic, romance, pirates, and adventure. Looking out the windows of the dull, brick school, she watched the snow cling swiftly to the withered grass and began to drift off into her own little world…
A sweet melody filled the air causing the girl to twirl in excitement. Surrounding her, the forest was bright and bursting with joy. She inhaled the scent of sweet grass and wet earth as her body swayed to the sound of pipes. Laughing, she only stopped when she twirled straight into an object. Shocked at how warm and soft the object was, she turned giddy to find a man staring at her in amusement.
"Well girl, I have to say not many girls are so willing to get this close to me!" the creatures hooves began to clop merrily as Wendy took in the creature's kind, bright eyes and curved horns upon his curly brown hair. "Well, stop looking so frightened, you would never come to me unless you were lonely. This is why my island was built." the man-like creature swept his arms around the breathtaking scenery.
"Island?" Wendy asked, as the creature once again began to play, this time a rather sad tune. He stopped to look up wistfully at her.
"Yes, a long time ago I created an island that could be only be visited through a young child's dreams."
"Can I go there?" Wendy asked eagerly. Yet all she got in reply from the creature was a sad melody that made this world go black.
*Out of the land of fantasy*
Wendy's blue eyes fluttered open as she once again looked around her bleak school.
Ugh I fell asleep...Oh my goodness how long was I asleep! Wendy gasped as she looked at the darkening sky. Quickly, she rushed out of the school and into the streets. Oh I hope my family is not too worried…
