Author's Note: Another new story! Sorry, I couldn't help myself this time! This story takes place BEFORE Operation: Save Henry. But it'll happen soon ;) If you have any questions, just PM me. I hope you guys enjoy the first chapter of my story!

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All Juliette Hart ever want is to belong somewhere. She gets her chance by running away from the orphanage. But the Shadow captures her and takes her to Neverland. There she meets the notorious and vindictive Peter Pan who takes an interest in her. He has reason in capturing her; to gain immortality. Juliette's the reincarnation of the bearer of the purest magic and Pan wants it. Unbeknownst to her, Pan happens to have past between her predecesor.

As time unfolds, she uncovers the truth behind her past and discover Pan's true and darkest intentions.

No matter how much she denies it, Juliette's feelings for Pan intensifies despite the evil actions he'd done. Peter happens to feel the same way for her.

Will she be the light in his heart of darkness?

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All Juliette Hart ever want is freedom. She gets her chance by running away from the orphanage. But the Shadow takes her to Neverland. She meets the notorious Peter Pan who takes an interest in her just to gain immortality; It's more than that. As time unfolds, she uncovers the truth of her past as she battles her feelings for Pan. Will she be the light in his heart of darkness?


The Neverland Chronicles
Book 1: Heart of Darkness
Chapter 1: Keep Running and Never Look Back

This is it...

After seventeen years, Juliette's ready to leave the orphanage and live independently and freely even though she's on her own.

She packed everything she needs inside her backpack.

Juliette took one last glimpse of the orphanage.

It was quaint and small. There were only a few children living in that orphanage. The nuns and the children were kind and generous to her but she knew it was time to spread her wings and be free from her sheltered life.

As she drove away on her mint green bicycle, Juliette kept thinking of the possibilites of being free. Travelling to different places, no responsibilites, and nothing to worry about.

She never understood why her parents abandoned her, and even just the thought of it saddened her.

Juliette passed by the dark and barren road. The street lights illuminated the area.

Her solitude was interrupted. She felt as if something was following her.

From behind, a malevolent shadow was coming close to her.

Juliette panicked pedaled faster. She felt a strong, negative energy surrounding her.

She turned around and saw a creepy looking shadow chasing her. It had yellow eyes and it was black. The shadow was shaped as a boy.

Once she looked forward, she came crashing into a tree. She fell out of her bicycle and tumbled down to the concrete.

Pain inflicted from her head and realized she recieved a small cut from her fall.

Her eyes slowly closed.

Everything turned to darkness.


Juliette slowly opened her eyes and realized she's not at Maryland, lying on the road anymore. Instead she's tied up on a tree.

She examined her surrounding. Juliette's at some campsite filled with teenaged boys who looked homeless.

"The girl is awake!" A boy exclaimed.

Before she knew it, a teenaged boy holding a club approached her. He was dressed in rags and wore a hood. The boy had blonde hair and ocean blue eyes. Juliette noticed the jagged scar on his face.

"Where am I?!" Juliette demanded.

"You're at Neverland, girl." The boy replied calmly.

Neverland? It's not real.

"How did I get from here?!" Juliette yelled as she tried to escape from the ropes that tied her up tightly to a tree.

"The Shadow took you to us." The boy responded as he examined her closely.

Shadow, so it's real after all.

"Why?!" She questioned him in a panicky way.

"Our leader, Peter Pan. He wants you."

Juliette froze.

"You have something valuable that he needs: Magic."

Juliette furrowed an eyebrow, "Are you on high or something? You seriously think you're the Lost Boys? Peter Pan isn't real. He's fiction."

"In your world he isn't real. But he's absolutely real in this world." The boy with the scar stated as he twirled his club around.

"Please, let me go!" Juliette pleaded.

He simply ignored her and continued, "Anyway, Pan will be pleased that you're here."

"I said let me go!" Juliette spatted.

"Sorry, but that ain't gonna happen, girl." The boy smirked as he left Juliette all alone and confused.

Juliette wanted to scream but no one would care. She needed to find a way out of here and to survive. That's what Juliette's good at: surviving.

She's now enraged from all this. Juliette suddenly felt a powerful energy coursing thorugh her veins.

Fire surrounded the ropes and Juliette eventually became free from the tree as it burned the ropes.

"The girl is free!" A Lost Boy shouted.

The Lost Boys readied their weapons as Juliette slowly backed away. She eventually ran into a pathway and made her escape.


Keep running and never look back, Juliette thought to herself.

As of right now, Juliette's being chased by the Lost Boys. Many questions flood into her head like: Why the Lost Boys' leader is determined to keep her? Will she ever get out of this island? How did all of this came to be? Oh yes, a mysterious shadow came out of nowhere abducted her and took her to an isolated island called Neverland.

Juliette knew Neverland was from a fictional story and how can it be real?

More importantly, confused teenage boys are after her because they were given orders by their leader. Juliette assumes their almighty leader is Peter Pan. The pieces fit together. Many stories portray them as heroes but it seems as if they're the opposite of heroism.

She shoved her way through many plants and trees that was in her way as she entered a tropical jungle. Juliette kept breathing heavily as she kept on running. Her main goal is to get out of this island.

Juliette kept running forward until she felt something strong grab her arm. She was pushed into a pathway and hid by a nearby bush.

She looked up at her savior and froze.

The boy was dressed in dark green and brown. He had toussled brown hair, piercing green eyes, and he looked about the same age as her. But he might be a Lost Boy as well.

Not only his looks stunned her, he knelt on top of her checking if it's clear. She was in an awkward position.

The boy faced her and signaled her to be quiet. She remained silent as the Lost Boys scoured the island to search for her.

Once it became silent, the boy spoke:

"You're a girl." The boy breathed as Juliette gave him a weird look. "Girls are forbidden on this island. That means you're in grave danger. Pan and his forces won't stop until they get you."

He sounded very serious. The boy also had a thick British accent which made him sound like he's lived in Neverland for a long long time

"So I've heard." Juliette sighed.

The boy got up and extended his hand to her, "Let's go. We don't have much time until they get to you."

Juliette cocked an eyebrow, "Wait, we? We as in us? Sorry, but I don't trust you. What if you're a Lost Boy?"

"I'm not a Lost Boy." He said sounding irritated.

"Really?"

"I escaped because Pan took away something I value the most." The boy sounded sincere as if he meant every word. "Please, I can help you escape this island so I can get back at him."

Juliette grabbed his hand, "Sure. Let's get the hell out of this island."

It has been about thirty minutes since Juliette was following the boy. Something deep down made Juliette trust him. She didn't know why, but she feels as if she has a connection towards him.

The atmosphere was silent until:

"So why does this Peter Pan wants me?" Juliette asked. That was one question that kept bugging her.

"I heard Pan say that you possess magic that's more stronger than his." The boy replied. "Pan wants it. If Pan wants something, he gets it."

"Magic doesn't exist!" Juliette exclaimed.

"In your world it doesn't. But in this world, it certainly does."

Juliette wasn't convinced, "The last time I checked, I don't have any magic!"

"You need to believe, that's all it takes." The boy added. "And I believe in you."

She felt mushy inside after he said that, but she couldn't believe in herself.

They stumbled upon the highest cliff of Neverland. The view was beautiful and it showed everything of Neverland including the trees and ocean.

"How am I going to get from here to there?" Juliette asked as she pointed at the cliff and the main beach.

"Pixie dust." The boy answered simply.

Juliette chuckled, "Pixie dust, are you serious?"

The boy nodded as he took a small bottle out of his pockets, "Indeed I am."

"Where did you get that?"

"I stole it from Pan." The boy answered proudly.

"How am I going to use this?"

"You have magic inside of you." The boy stated. "And you're the only one that can make it work."

Juliette shook her head, "No. I can't do it."

"Remember what I said earlier, I believe in you," The boy said confidently.

His words were encouraging to her.

"Fine. Give me the pixie dust." Juliette agreed and the boy smiled as he gave her the bottle.

"Just close your eyes and focus on the magic that's running through your veins and use it." The boy instructed.

Juliette nodded and did as he said. She slowly closed her eyes and sprinked the pixie dust on her.

Suddenly, she felt magic coursing through her body. It felt powerful.

She then jumped off the cliff and began floating above the sky. Juliette never felt this excited in a long time. She waved at the mysterious boy one last time and flew away into the dark sky.

Juliette landed on the beach and she never felt this satisfied. Now's her chance to leave this wretched island.

"I'm free." Juliette said to herself proudly.

"I knew you had it in you, Juliette."

She recognized that familiar voice: it was the boy who saved her.

Juliette suddenly have this sick feeling that she can't trust the boy.

"How do you know my name?" Juliette demanded as she slowly backed away and stopped into the shoreline as the waves hit her feet.

"I know every inhabitant who steps foot into my island." The mysterious boy replied darkly as he came closer to her.

"Who are you?" Juliette questioned him.

"Oh, forgive my manners." The boy chuckled and introduced himself, "I'm Peter Pan."

"You lied to me." Juliette growled as she clenched her fists. She hates it when someone deceives her.

"Sorry, but it's all part of the game." Pan said sadistically. "And you are one of the important pieces in the game."

Juliette nodded, "Yeah, I know. You want my magic."

"Correct." Pan applauded as he came close to her.

He could feel her warm breath and can hear her heart fasten as he came close to her.

"You're frightened. Don't be afraid, I'm not going to hurt you unless you do as I say." Pan whispered to her ear.

"Go to hell." Juliette muttered with every ounce of hatred she had.

Pan sighed, "Fine. Then we'll do this the hard way."

Now Juliette's truly afraid.

"Boys!" Pan shouted.

At his beckon call, the Lost Boys appeared from the shadows and stood behind him as they surround Juliette who stood there in fear.

"Let's play."

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