Author's Note: HI! Sorry I took so long to write this (was working on the sequel "Best Days of Our Lives" from "So This Is Goodbye?". HERE'S THE DESCRIPTION! So we are still at the dungeon, its master confessing to Peter about Ariel's story and how she is being used as a pawn for total domination of Atlantica and Neverland. Will Peter rescue Ariel? How will he rescue her? And how can he restore the innocence of Neverland? I DO NOT OWN THE LITTLE MERMAID, PETER PAN, WALT DISNEY, DISNEY, or anything related! ENJOY! :D ©

Peter grimaced as his wounds were freshly opened up once more. It would take a week for the herbs to fully quick in and heal his back. The more he thought of his wounds, the more it reminded him of his Ariel. Peter could precisely remember what Eric had boomed earlier:

"So she likes this weakling. Not after I'm through with you she won't!"

What did this statement proclaim? Did it mean that Ariel was worried about him? Did this mean that she still cared for him deeply? Does Ariel love him? These questions had all occured within his own mind, but was paused when the dungeon master sprinted in with medical supplies and food.

"Peter! I have some news!" the Dungeon Master yelled, placing the items down with a thud. Peter looked up with some surprise, waiting for him to unlock his chains. He rolled his eyes as he went over, picking up his keys, and unlocked Peter's chains. Peter jumped up, following the master to where the supplies were laid out. He then sat in Indian-style, his back facing the dungeon master. The master dipped new bandages into the herbal potion and quickly wrapped it around Peter's wounds. Peter winced as he did this, waiting impatiently for him. He put away the supplies and acknowledged for Peter to eat.

"As you know, Ariel is going to be forced to marry Eric, despite her own thoughts-"

"So what, I don't care-"

"Yes you do, you silly boy. You may have grown up physically, but not mentally-"

"I don't care about her-"

"She loves you!"

Peter sat back in amazement as silence fell around them.

"She even told me myself. She came down here in hopes of talking to you, but she had to hide from Eric and Hook. She told me everything."

Peter was in perfect silence.

"But what about what happened on the shore-"

"She wanted to fully confess, but she didn't realize that Hook and his crew were going to do anything. She was hoping to hear your answer from that day and you're all she thinks about."

Peter's eyes widened as he spat out his food. Suddenly, he started to levitate upwards, his chains the only thing that brought him down.

"Ariel loves me? Oh wow." he thought to himself, but suddenly went back into reality.

"But how can I restore Neverland? Sure I can fly, but I'm old now."

The dungeon master left the cell and brought in a large leather book. He plopped it down onto the floor and began looking through the pages. After a minute, he pointed out a particular page.

"Found it! According to Neverland legend, if the Pan has grown up physically due to traumatic events can restore Neverland's innocence by defeating whatever made the Pan traumatic in the first place. Oh, here's where the love section is." The dungeon master read, clearing his throat. "According to legend, if the Pan falls in love but is temporarily heartbroken for any case, the innocence of Neverland will be broken. However, the innocence can be restored if the Pan goes for whoever he loves and creates a family line."

"So, I have to rescue Ariel and be with her for the rest of my life?" Peter asked. The dungeon master nodded his head in response. "I think I have an idea."

The two huddled together and began planning in quiet, for the future of Neverland laid in the hands of the boys.

Eric's Castle: Ariel's Room

"What am I going to do? Neverland and Atlantica are in danger all because of me. What's worse is that Peter probably still hates me. How can it get any worse than this?" Ariel thought in her bed. Suddenly, Grimsby came in and rushed to her bedside.

"Your majesty, the Prince is coming. Get your dressing gown and hurry." Grimsby said, gasping for air.

Ariel jumped out of bed and grabbed the dressing gown, which was on one of the door pegs. She tied the strings together and walked towards the window. Eric walked into the room with some arrogance, looking at the room, then at Ariel.

"Princess Ariel, since you are a prisoner of a future war, the Prince may choose to do whatever he feels is best for the kingdom. You will be marrying me tomorrow afternoon. You will become queen and have my future sons. The first sons of land and sea. I leave you." Peter said, turning his heel towards the door.

He started for the door, but stopped when Ariel yelled, "I will never marry you! Never!". Eric turned back towards her, his glare burning into her skull.

"You have no choice."

And with that, he left.