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Chapter 2

A flyer was stuck to the mailbox just outside her house. Jane picked it up and looked at it with interest. A circus had come to town. She had not seen one in many years. Walking back into her house she wondered how her old roommates were doing. They had disappeared long ago, but she had an idea of where they could have gone. She thought back to her days of traveling with Peter and the Lost Boys. She would never trade those days for to her they were as precious as diamonds. Looking back down at the flyer she decided that she would attend the circus. A smile shone upon her face as she went about the rest of her day. She still had a few hours before the circus began.

The wagon had stopped long ago and Trish was unloaded from it. Her tank would remain covered until Royce removed it. With a sigh she thought long and hard about what she could possibly do. Then she remembered the necklace. Many a night she had watched Royce run a absent minded finger over it and when she did it let out a small glow. Maybe just maybe that necklace held magic. If that was true maybe that magic will set her free. She became determined then to get the necklace from her.

As evening fell upon the circus a vast amount of people arrived. Many of which enjoyed the sights and the sounds. Finally the sideshows were opened and as people began getting in line Royce showed up. Pulling back the cover on Trish's tank she smiled at the mermaid. Now be a good little pet and entertain they paying people my dear. Just as she was about to cast a spell to keep Trish from speaking a boy ran into the tent and bumped into her. Spinning around Royce chased after the boy completely forgetting that her spell was incomplete. Not wanting to ruin this opportunity Trish pretended to not be able to speak.

Paying customers came and went and when one stayed a moment longer then expected Trish looked at the man with kindness. As he was about to walk away she realized she knew him from somewhere. She had seen him many a time a long time ago. She sat back and thought, when it dawned on her that he was from London. That man was the man who used to deliver her mail. She pulled herself up near the top of the tank and stuck her head out looking around wildly for anyone else she might recognize. As she was about to drop back into teh tank her eyes meet those of Jane Darling.

Rushing to the mermaids tank Jane gasped in surprise. "Trish is it really you?"

Looking to make sure Royce was no where Trish replied, "yes Jane and I could really use your help."

"How did you... when did you..." Taking a deep breath to calm her nerves Jane tried again. "How did this happen to you?"

"It's a long story best for when I get out of here."

Jane nodded, "what can I do to help."

"The woman in charge of me, well she's actually a sea witch. She turned me into a mermaid and now I think the only way to not be one is to get a hold of the necklace she wears."

"I see."

"Jane have you heard from Peter?"

"He stops in but he never stays for too long anymore."

"Trish, why did you leave?"

"I didn't leave on purpose, Jack and I were sort of kidnapped by James Hook."

"Well that certainly explains a lot."

Just then a shadow falls over the two talking women. Trish closes her mouth and once again pretends to be mute. Jane realizes what is going on and plays along. Slowly Royce walks up to the tank and looks at the two women. "I see you are enjoying my pet."

"Oh she is quite the beautiful creature," Jane replys.

Trish glares at Royce but her eyes focus on the golden necklace around her neck. "You my dear seem to have an unusual taste for creatures like her have you by chance seen one before?"

"I have never seen one before but I often dream about mermaids when I was younger."

Royce smiles and leans down toward the tank a bit looking deeper into Jane's eyes. "If you want I can make you like one of them. It wouldn't cost you much."

Trish becomes furious as she realizes that the sea witch was trying to cast a spell on her friend. Pulling her self up and over the side of the tank she grasps the necklace in her hand yanking off from her neck. Royce screams out in fury and Jane shakes free of the spell stepping back. As Trish falls towards the floor the world seems to slow down a bit. As the impact of hitting the ground the necklace breaks open. From it hundreds of little lights fly out of it and one hits Trish as another hits Royce. Pulling herself into a sitting position Trish is amazed to see her legs are back as for the Sea Witch she shrinks and finally disappears from view.

Getting to her feet she helps Jane to hers and they both rush out of the tent. "Are you alright Jane?"

"I'm fine, what happened in there?"

"The witch tried to turn you into a mermaid as well."

"Where is she now?"

"I'm not sure maybe she's gone for good or maybe she just escaped before anyone could see what she really is."

They walk on for a bit through the circus and finally they leave it behind as Jane escorts Trish back to her home. "I'm glad your alright Trish, but where is your brother?"

"He's in Neverland and I hope that he is doing well."