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Rummaging through her very meager belongings wasn't as interesting as she had thought it would be. Everything Wendy had was arranged on a very small bookshelf. Though, none of it was technically hers since Pan had been the one to give it all to her.
She ran her small hand over the few books in her possession, her expression wistful. Her gaze wandered over the assorted trinkets arranged next to the old tomes, including a bracelet woven from leaves and a beautifully carved piece of wood which actually hadn't been from Pan. The thought that something she owned was not indebted to him almost brought a little smile to her face. Almost.
Tucked into the corner of the shelf was a small seashell, something that looked insignificant but, Wendy knew better. Acting of its own accord, her hand darted out and took hold of the small shell. She softly rubbed its surface with her thumb as an inaudible sigh escaped her lips. Stumbling backwards – she landed on the edge of her bed as memories threatened to consume her. Her eyes prickled as she shut them tightly, now remembering why she didn't look through her things. The memories associated with them were too strong even now, many years later.
With a strong grip on her little seashell, her memories won and she was forced down a trip on memory lane:
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Wendy was sitting in her room looking out the window, smiling brightly. Her dear Lost Boys were running around laughing and playing with each other. Rufio looked up and noticed her. He waved wildly and nudged his friend to do the same.
"Good day Wendy! Why don't you come down and play with us?" He asked cheerfully, his grin widening when she agreed to do just that.
She rushed out of her room and into the clearing with the boys. For what felt like hours, they all played together. Wendy and the boys danced around, climbed trees, and told astonishing stories. They all fell to the ground laughing at nothing in particular, just happy to be around each other.
"My, oh my, what have you all been doing?" An amused voice cut through their boisterous giggles. Wendy looked up from her position on the ground to see Peter standing above her.
"Peter!" She exclaimed ecstatically as she scrambled to her feet. "We've been having such fun! You should join us," She continued, a carefree smile gracing her features.
"Why, I would love to my darling Wendy but, I actually have a surprise for you." He responded playfully with a mischievous glint in his eyes.
"You do?" Wendy questioned excitedly, her complexion practically glowing as she looked at Peter. She adored being around him!
"Of course! Would I ever lie to you?" He asked rhetorically. "We will see you later boys; Felix keep an eye on things would you?" Peter's second-in-command nodded stoically in response. Wendy wondered why he was always so serious compared to the other boys.
Her musings were interrupted however when Peter wrapped his arms around her, and after sprinkling some pixie dust on the pair, they flew into the sky. Wendy's eyes widened in wonder as they always did when they flew. Peter chuckled quietly at her awe, his chest vibrating as Wendy buried herself deeper into it. Far too soon for Wendy's liking, they landed and Peter drew away from her, leaving her feeling cold without his touch.
"Come now Wendy," He said good-naturedly as he grabbed her hand. Pulling her along, she realized that he had flown them to the beach.
"Peter, what are we doing here?" She asked as they stopped near the surf. Before answering, Peter laid down in the sand, gesturing for Wendy to do the same. She did what he said, as she always did.
"I wanted to show you one of the most beautiful things in Neverland." He said contentedly as he pointed up to the sky. She followed his line of sight and gasped in surprise.
"They're stunning!" Wendy said as her eyes hungrily took in the sight above her. She stared at the stars as they seemed to twinkle with a plethora of colors. She pointed at one as it streaked across the sky.
"It's a shooting star, make a wish." Peter whispered to her. She shut her eyes and did as he commanded. A blush appeared on her fair cheeks when she opened them again.
"What did you wish for?" He questioned curiously, as he ever so slowly put his arm around her to pull her closer to him.
"I can't tell!" She responded vehemently, her blush deepening. "Isn't that the rule?" Wendy continued.
"Ah yes. But, you should know by now darling, there are no rules in Neverland." He countered as he rolled on to his side to face her. She copied his actions as her breathing quickened. They had never been this close to each other before, and they were alone.
Peter slowly reached his hand out and placed it gently upon her cheek. Wendy shivered slightly but, smiled in delight.
"You are a very special girl Wendy," He whispered, his voice itself was like a caress.
"I-I am?" She stuttered nervously as Peter leaned towards her. He smiled impishly, but Wendy was too excited to notice.
"Yes, you are." He said softly against her lips, and then he gently kissed her. Wendy's eyes fluttered close as his hand ran through her hair and pulled her imperceptibly closer. If she had kept them open she would've noticed the cruelly victorious glint in his eyes or felt how possessive his grip was becoming.
Instead, she was too happy to finally be having her very first kiss, with Peter no less! She would never admit it to him but, that was exactly what she had wished for just moments before. He pulled away smoothly and he schooled his features to look affectionate. Peter slipped his arm behind her back and tenderly sat her up as he did the same. Neither spoke, they just looked intently into each other's eyes. Wendy's stare was so devoted; it made him want to smirk in triumph but, he held it in. He had won yet another game.
Peter was the first to look away as he glanced at the ground and saw a seashell lying there. He picked it up and held it out to Wendy.
"For you, my dear. So that you will never forget this day." His voice was warm as she took the shell from his grasp.
"I will never forget," Wendy promised, as she continued to look adoringly at him. Peter helped her stand and then flew her back to her room.
"Go to sleep, my darling." He told her as he tucked her into her bed. He placed a very light kiss upon her lips and then he vanished.
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Wendy was abruptly pulled from her memories by a sharp laugh. Startled, she looked up and saw Pan standing next to her bookshelf.
"Dreaming of days past?" He mocked as he walked towards her seated form.
Wendy wondered how she had been so blinded by her devotion that she had not seen how horrible Pan truly was. He had played with her; she was nothing but a toy to him. Red clouded her vision as she began to lose control.
With a very un-Wendy-like snarl she threw the shell at him, disappointed when it just bounced of his chest and landed by his feet. He bent down to pick it up and as he stood a longing look seemed to flit across his face but, she knew it had to have been her imagination for his sinister smile was firmly planted on his features again.
"Well, that was naughty, my little Wendy." Pan said as he continued to approach her. He casually threw the shell up in the air and caught it, smirking slightly.
Surprising even him, Wendy jumped up from her bed and started pounding her fists against his chest. Once his shock wore off after a moment, Wendy was flung from him and landed atop her bed again. His playful look vanished and it was replaced with one of pure anger. His eyes took on a murderous glint. Pan gripped her arms roughly, causing Wendy to yelp in pain.
"Don't you ever take liberties with me again, darling." He snarled at her.
"Or you'll what?" She snapped back, no longer caring about the pain in her arms. "You've already taken away my freedom! What have I to lose?!" Wendy yelled in his face. Before she could blink, Pan picked her up and threw her to the floor. She winced but, continued to glare at him.
"I could make things so much worse for you!" Pan shouted furiously. "Right now you are living in your old room, getting to visit with the Lost Boys, read books, even have pets! I could take that all away because you are mine Wendy! You have nothing to call your own, nothing! And lest you forget, I have your dear brothers in my power!" He growled at her.
Wendy looked terrified, she had never seen Pan lose control and become so angry. He stalked towards her frozen figure and dropped the seashell upon her chest.
"Never forget that I control everything in Neverland, including you." And with those ominous words, Pan left her alone in her room. She was horrified and shaken – wondering what new tortures she had brought upon herself and goodness forbid, her brothers.
The seashell rested on her body, mocking her and her past and all Wendy could do was stare at it as the tears began to fall.
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Aw! Poor Wendy! I hope that wasn't too terribly confusing! I had just been writing lots of sad/wistful stuff so I wanted to put a little fluff in there. (although I had to counter it with super angry Pan lol)
If anyone is lost, I imagine the flashback to take place during Wendy's first visit to Neverland when she willingly went with the shadow. I like to think that she had loads of fun days there before she realized that all was not what it seemed and Pan returned her to our realm to take one of her brothers. Haha, I could make a one shot about when Peter returned her if y'all would be interested in that?
If you have any requests please let me know and I may be able to write them for ya! As always, please oh please review and let me know what you thought of this latest installment! :)
