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Captain Hook smiled as he focused on Cecilia's portrait in his cabin. He remembered completing the portrait earlier. He viewed the eternal smile and long dress. ''I wish to be with you, my betrothed. I'll always cherish you. Are you eager to be in my arms again?''
Captain Hook gasped after Cecilia's spirit faded into view. He saw her smile. His eyes widened the minute she kissed him on the lips. He blushed for a few moments. Captain Hook wrapped his arms around her. After kissing Cecilia, he smiled again. He watched as her eyes became wide.
''The portrait,'' Cecilia said.
Captain Hook looked back. He faced Cecilia again. ''Do you like the portrait?'' he asked. Captain Hook viewed Cecilia nodding at a snail's pace. His smile returned after she removed her hat and long hair tumbled down her back. He watched as she dropped her hat.
''Perhaps you can create another portrait, James,'' Cecilia said. Her eyes remained on him while he still smiled.
''I wish to remain with you, James.'' Cecilia frowned and looked back for a moment. ''I never liked loud noises when I was alive. I still don't enjoy hearing loud sounds. I'll depart for eternity if I'm overwhelmed, James.'' She turned to Captain Hook and viewed him nodding.
''I understand, Cecilia.''
A rooster crowed nearby.
Cecilia winced and concealed her ears.
Concern filled Captain Hook's eyes as he released the woman he loved. He recognized the sound. ''I will return as soon as possible, Cecilia.'' Scowling, Captain Hook walked out of his cabin. He watched as Peter flew with the Darling siblings. He heard Peter while the latter still crowed.
''Depart this instant, Peter Pan!'' Captain Hook said.
Confused, Michael turned to Wendy and John. ''Are we going to be near Captain Hook now? He never said for us to depart.''
Peter ceased crowing and smiled at the Darlings. ''That's right, Michael. You three can stay here and crow. I'll see you later.''
Worry filled Wendy's eyes before she held Michael. *If Captain Hook harms my siblings…* she thought. She and John flew with Peter as they departed.
Captain Hook returned to his cabin and Cecilia. He embraced Cecilia and kissed her again. He smiled another time. Six tears ran down his face. Captain Hook sobbed uncontrollably. He released Cecilia after she winced again.
Tears formed in Cecilia's eyes before she lifted her hat and vanished.
Captain Hook sobbed for another reason.
The End