As Pan's island came into view, Regina and I stood shoulder to shoulder. I was about to jump out of my skin with worry and anticipation. I could tell the woman next to me felt the same way and found comfort in that I was, for once in my life, not alone.
Snow was filled with nervous energy and although she would be with us for a few minutes, she would soon fly here and there, keeping busy with seemingly mundane things. Mr. Gold had continued his deep, solitary thoughts, pulling away from everyone. David manned the sails following Hook instructions as he called them out from the helm.
Pan's island was moving faster then the others and we had to change directions several times before we were able to get close enough. The ship herself was silent except for the occasional ghost passenger.
We were all in this together in our own way.
It felt that we were moving so slowly towards the island, but as the sun crept higher I noticed that it hadn't reached its zenith yet. Hook was right, we were there by noon.
There was no harbor, but Hook had this complicated looking contraption pulled out. He directed David to load it into one of the cannons, then steering the ship alongside the island. Hook checked the aim and fired the cannon. The cannon launched an weighted net with a heavy chain attached to it that somehow it anchored the ship the floating island. Once we were sure the ship would not sail away without us, we all got into the row boats and approached the sandy beach.
We were still dragging the boats onto the sand, when several hooded teenagers stepped out of the jungle surrounding the small beach.
"Ahoy, Captain Hook" called out one of the taller boys.
"Felix." replied Hook with a smile and a friendly nod.
"Expected family from the reports, but I didn't think you would be here again after Bae refused you." stated Felix who seemed to be amused that Hook show up and while he poignant ignored us, I wasn't in the mood to be ignored.
"We came for Henry. He was taken against his will and we demand that he be returned to his family." I forced myself in front of this Felix kid, putting as much venom in my voice as I possibly could.
Felix when he finally looked at me actually smiled, which made the scar on his face look odd, but before I could get too distracted, he bowed. YES BOWED.
"Of course. You are the family of the one we have sought for such a time that even in Neverland we felt it as long. You are very welcome, please follow us."
Ugg. As soon as I thought I knew what to expect everyone has to put me off balance. I was getting myself all fired up for a fight only to feel like a bucket of cold water got dumped on it to be welcomed. I shared a confused look with Regina before getting in line behind Felix who led us into the jungle.
"All or nothing" muttered Hook bringing up the rear.
A/N So far, I've always stayed with the ship and the action on the Jolly Roger. Do you want to know my version of Pan or should I just fast forward to when they are back on the ship? I'll put it up to a vote.