Chapter 2 Island of Lost Souls
It was midnight and Wendy's brothers John and Michael Darling were lying on their beds sleeping peacefully. Wendy was not able to sleep for the past two weeks since her wedding would be approaching in six months. Wendy was suffering from severe depression but no one in her family noticed or cared about how she felt. Wendy felt empty and alone, so all she did every night was stare at the ceiling and think about her horrible fate. Wendy quietly slipped from under the covers of her bed, careful not to wake her brothers, and walked to the window. Wendy looked at the beautiful full moon and how it glowed in the dark night sky and suddenly she remembered the most wonderful dream she ever had. Wendy's face went blank as she stared at the night sky and before she could react to her memories tears began to spill from her eyes. Neverland…, Wendy whispered faintly while her throat began to run dry from crying. Wendy knew that Neverland was not a dream. Neverland was very real and there was a special place in her heart buried deep for this foreign world. Almost five years had passed since Wendy was in Neverland and her memory was beginning to fade. Wendy continued to sob silently by the window as she thought about Peter and the lost boys and their adventures with Hook. Wendy's tears rolled down her face slowly as she thought about Peter Pan the boy who will never grow up. Wendy made a promise to never forget Peter and to always believe in magic no matter what. Wendy soon realized that her dreams were beginning to die and her nightmares are the only reality that she will ever know. Wendy shed on last tear and smiled when she thought about Peter and his kind and witty personality. Wendy looked at the second star in the sky and she began to sing an unfamiliar song.
The second star to the right
Shines in the night for you
To tell you that the dreams you plan
Really can come true
The second star to the right
Shines with a light so rare
And if it's Never Land you need
It's light will lead you there
Twinkle, twinkle little star
So we'll know where you are
Gleaming in the skies above
Lead us to the one who dreamed of
And when our journey is through
Each time we say "Goodnight"
We'll thank the little star that shines
The second from the right
Wendy sang that song to John and Michael every night after they left Neverland just so they could go to sleep without any nightmares, only happy thoughts about magic and Neverland. Wendy always said that "the magic of belief is the greatest magic of all," and in that moment Wendy knew exactly what she wanted in her life. I believe in you Peter, I have always believed in magic and I always will, Wendy said whispering quietly and breathlessly out of the window. Wendy closed her eyes and continued to wish on the second star and declare her beliefs and when she opened her eyes she saw Peter's shadow standing outside of her window. The shadow was dark with glowing green eyes and it held out its hand towards Wendy. Wendy looked at the shadows hand and contemplated her current situation. Wendy turned around and saw her brothers still sleeping peacefully and a calm wave washed over her. Wendy gave the shadow one last glance and said goodbye John, goodbye Michael and grabbed the shadows hand and they flew into the night sky.
Authors Note: Alright so this chapter basically is Wendy's thoughts before she goes to Neverland and how she feels about staying in the real world. I hope everyone enjoyed this chapter! Feel free to offer any advice or criticism. I will continue to brainstorm ideas and edit the story as much as I can. Lastly, I am a senior in high school and I am on spring break so I will update soon! Thank you jennyjenny for the comment and the follow!