First off can I just thank all of my new followers. Since the last chapter was published I've been overwhelmed by the positive response. Because I'm on school holidays now I thought I would be updating more often but things have been kinds crazy. I will try to get another chapter up ASAP but until then please enjoy chapter 9.
Chapter 9
When they saw Violet emerge from the tepee the lost boys ran over and embraced her and Violet couldn't help but laugh. Peter, too, found a smile creeping onto his face. "Boys, why don't you take Violet back to the hideout. I want to visit Adriana first?" The chorus of "Yes Peter" and "Okay" filled the quiet camp and Pebbles took Violet's hand as the small group disappeared into the forest. Peter watched them go before flying in the opposite direction.
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Landing softly on the warm sand Peter grinned to himself. He soon found his thoughts drifting back to the night before and what had almost happened with Violet. Peter was not used to the feeling she gave him, like thousands of butterflies in his stomach. A high pitched squeal caught Peter's attention. He looked up to see a small blonde mermaid making her way towards the beach. "Peter! I knew you'd come to visit me!" Laughing boyishly Peter walked towards the water's edge, "Hey Meggie. So you missed me?" Meggie was so happy to see her friend that she couldn't speak, just nod. "I missed you too." Finding her words the mermaid asked, "Will you play with me?" "Oh Meggie I'm actually here to talk to your mum." Seeing her cute face crumple he quickly added, "But I promise to play with you soon."
This satisfied her and she started over to a large rock a short distance from the shore. Peter took to the air and followed her. He sat down and soon enough Adriana's pretty face broke through the surface. "Morning Peter. I here you came to see me." Peter nodded slowly. "Well, what can I do?" "Umm, I want your advice. See, you remember Violet? Well…"
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Between the Redskin's camp and the hideout Violet had played a game of tag and one of hide and seek and kissed one grazed elbow and two grazed knees. The boys were running ahead when she heard a concerned voice call her. "Violet come quick!" She thought it was Blue Jay and she ran up to where the boys were crouched. "What is it? Who's hurt?" she asked worriedly. "The birdie," sniffed Pebbles, and Violet saw in his hands a small green finch-like bird. "Oh, the poor baby. Here let me take her." Pebbles carefully placed the tiny creature into Violet's outstretched arms. "Now boys, would you like to look after her until she's better?" All six boys nodded and they continued on their way to the secret hideout.
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"Well, Peter," sighed Adriana, "You really like her don't you?" Slightly confused Peter said, "Of course I like her but I like lots of things and I've never felt like this before." Smiling slightly Adriana answered, "But this is different because she's a girl." Peter still didn't understand. "You remember the stories Wendy told you, about princes and princess, and how they fancied each other? Well I think that you fancy Violet." Almost disgusted Peter blurted, "But that means I'm growing up. I will not grow up. I won't!" He crossed his arms across his chest and stared defiantly at his friend. "You are stubborn Peter. Growing up isn't all that bad."
Slowly Peter uncrossed his arms and softened his stare. "What should I do?" Adriana pulled herself higher onto the rock and said, "You need to let her know how you feel." "But Adriana, I don't know how to do that. The last time I tried I got a bit scared," Peter protested. "When the time is right, you'll be able to tell her. Now I have to get back, Meggie has a play date and she's a little late." Peter stood. "Thank you, for everything." He turned and flew off in the direction of the hideout.
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Peter walked through the hideout's entrance only to find the lost boys crowded around Violet who was busy with something on the bed. "What's going on?" Peter queried as he approached the huddle. Fox whispered, so as to not distract Violet, "We found a baby bird that's got a broken wings so Violet's wrapping it up." Ace piped up, "She said we can look after it until its better." "Did she really?" Violet turned to face Peter, "Yes I did. Do you have a problem with that?" Taken aback Peter stuttered, "N-n-no. I mean of course not, that's fine." A familiar smile lit up Violet's face and she hugged him, "Oh thank you Peter." His heart leap at how happy she was in that moment.
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A few days later Violet returned to the hideout after searching for food with the others. She immediately went to check on the baby bird and was greeted with an unpleasant surprise. Tears filled her green eyes. "Peter," she called weakly. "Violet?" she heard his voice outside. Soon enough he was standing next to her. "Peter…she…the bird…she's gone." A single tear slid down her pretty face. "Oh Violet I am so sorry." Before he knew what was happening Violet had her head on his shoulder and he was holding her close. She kept crying and Peter just held her, not saying a word.
As you will have noticed I bought Adriana back in this chapter mostly because I didn't like the idea of a character only appearing in one chapter. As always please review and stuff :) I'm not entirely sure where the story is going from this point so if you have any ideas/comments/suggestions please tell me. Again thanks for the support.
-CessLizz