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Peter lay Wendy down onto the straw mattress at the Indian camp. The chief and the elderly medicine woman and Tigerlily all sat around Wendy's motionless form. The Lost Boys all crowded around her as well.
"Come on guys, give her air," said Peter.
They all backed up a bit.
"Is she…dead?" asked Cubby.
"Chief, what's the status?" Peter asked.
"Pale Girl cannot breathe. Water in lungs. Must remove," said the chief.
Peter rushed over to Wendy and turned her on her side.
"Why won't the water come out?" he asked.
"It does not work like that Little Flying Eagle," said Tigerlily.
"Then how does it work?" Peter asked. "If she can't breathe she'll die."
Suddenly the medicine woman walked over to where Peter sat and she pounded on Wendy's back.
Wendy suddenly coughed and gasped for air. Water flew out of her mouth and Peter flew to face her and he smiled.
"You're okay," he said.
Wendy was breathing hard and trying to catch her breath but she managed a smile and she nodded.
"Slightly get Wendy some water. Cubby, get some food for her. Twins, get her a blanket and make her a fire. Nibs, go find some clean clothes for her. And Toodles, go and bring something to wash Wendy's face off with," commanded Peter.
The boys all saluted then split up to get the things needed for Wendy.
"Ask Chief if need anything," said the Chief. Then he, Tigerlily, and the medicine woman left.
Peter turned to Wendy and smiled. He brushed her hair away from her face.
"How are you Wendy?" he asked.
Wendy was about to respond when a searing pain coursed through her and she gasped and grabbed her thigh. The bullet was still in it.
Peter gently removed Wendy's hand and he looked at the wound.
"Okay, we can fix this," said Peter and he gave Wendy a reassuring smile.
Slightly walked in with water. He gave it to Wendy and she nodded to him and drank the water. Her throat immediately felt better and she could talk.
"Peter, its fine. It will be okay," said Wendy.
Peter took out his dagger and cut Wendy's pants so that her thigh was exposed and he could look at the wound.
"We have to get that bullet out," said Peter. "That codfish will pay Wendy I swear to you."
"Peter…look at me," said Wendy. She tilted his chin up so that he looked into her big blue eyes. "You must promise me something Peter Pan. You must promise me that you will not do anything rash to Hook. Everything we do snowballs into a new plan for him. He wants to kill you Peter. Just you. Don't let him."
Peter took Wendy's hand and nodded.
"Good…now then…about this bullet. I-I know how to get it out but, it will be painful and I won't be able to do it myself," said Wendy.
Cubby rushed in with a plate full of fruit.
"Peter…I need you to not be in here when they get the bullet out. It will be much too horrid," said Wendy.
"No, I'll stay," said Peter. "I'll hold your hand."
Wendy was about to protest but she nodded.
"Cubby, get the medicine woman," said Peter.
Cubby rushed out and was back in a few minutes with the medicine woman and Tigerlily.
"What needs to be done?" asked Tigerlily.
"We need to get the bullet out of Wendy's leg," said Peter.
Tigerlily translated to the medicine woman. She responded and Tigerlily translated in English. "She says that this will be painful and it is best done without an audience."
"Lost Boys out until I say," said Peter. "I'm staying." Tigerlily nodded.
The medicine woman pointed to Tigerlily and Peter and then at Wendy.
"We must hold Pale Girl down. She must be still," said Tigerlily.
Peter nodded and he and Tigerlily held down Wendy's shoulders.
"It's going to be okay Wendy," said Peter.
Wendy nodded and tears streamed down her face.
The medicine woman began to dig her fingers into Wendy's thigh and Wendy screamed in pain. Peter didn't think he could bear it. Wendy's screams and pleas for the medicine woman to stop were too much. But he knew he had to be there for her.
It seemed like Wendy screamed for hours, but the medicine woman pulled out a small silver bullet that was covered in Wendy's blood.
Wendy had sweat and tears rolling down her face.
"Medicine woman will make soothing medicine from special herb," said Tigerlily reassuringly to both Peter and Wendy.
"You're okay Wendy," said Peter. But Peter wasn't sure if he was okay. The pain Wendy went through just now was unforgiveable. Hook would pay dearly for hurting his Wendy.
The medicine woman spread the medicine onto Wendy's wound and she sighed with relief. Her leg began to feel numb which she was grateful for.
"Pale Girl must rest now. She will sleep," said Tigerlily.
Sure enough, Wendy's eyes drooped and she fell fast asleep.
"Come Little Flying Eagle, you should rest as well," said Tigerlily.
Peter nodded and tucked a strand of Wendy's hair behind her ear. Then he left.
Back in London, John and Michael looked up at the night sky. It had been several weeks since Wendy went missing. Mr. and Mrs. Darling were worried sick and they seemed to always be talking to police officers.
"John, do you think Wendy's in Neverland?" asked Michael.
"I don't know Michael…I hope she is. Peter will look after her if she is," said John. He took off his glasses and wipes them on his shirt.
"It was the pirate Wendy was talking about wasn't it?" asked Michael.
"I'm afraid that I think it was," responded John.
"I wish we could do something to help," said Michael.
John was about to respond when their father walked into their room. The boys spun around. Mr. Darling looked absolutely awful. His hair was messed up and stuck out every which way. He had dark circles under his eyes and he wore a dirty white shirt and pants that he didn't bother to wash or button up.
He didn't mean to be this way. He was only a worried father. He blamed himself. The Darlings thought that Wendy had run away because of Mr. Darling's outburst. That's what Mrs. Darling thinks anyway.
"Father," said John and he walked up to his father.
"John…Michael…I'm…I'm so sorry," said George Darling and tears fell from his eyes.
John and Michael hugged their father. They knew that he didn't mean any harm.
"Boys…it's time for bed," said Mary from the doorway. If you thought that George looked bad, Mary looked worse. Her eyes were always red from crying and lack of sleep. Her hair was a tangled mess and all she ever wore was her nightdress and robe. When she wasn't talking to the police, she was crying in her room or screaming at George.
"Mother, Wendy will come back," said Michael and he hugged his mother.
"It's time for bed Michael," said Mary again and she led him to his bed.
"Mother, we think that Peter Pan has Wendy. She will be home soon," said John.
Mary Darling looked at both of her sons and then she walked out of the room without another word. But you could hear here sobbing in her room.
Mr. Darling snuffed out the lantern and left as well.
John lit the candle on his nightstand and he walked over to the window.
"John? What is it?" asked Michael.
"Michael…we have to get Wendy back. There's a possibility that Peter doesn't even know that she's in Neverland. If Wendy was right about the pirate, then he must work for Hook. Hook could be using Wendy as bait for Peter. They could all be in trouble," said John.
"But John, we don't know how to get to Neverland. We can't fly," said Michael.
"I know but we will figure something out. We are going to get to Neverland and we will save our sister."
Wendy woke up slowly and noticed that she was still in one of the Indian's teepees. There was a small fire next to her and some fruit and water beside her. She slowly drank some of the water and ate some of the fruit.
The medicine woman came into the teepee and placed her hand on Wendy's forehead.
"I wanted to say thank you," said Wendy.
The medicine woman didn't respond.
Tigerlily walked in and she looked at Wendy. "How do you feel?" she asked.
"A little better. Where's Peter?" asked Wendy.
"Little Flying Eagle sits outside waiting for you," said Tigerlily.
Wendy nodded with a smile.
The medicine woman spoke to Tigerlily and Tigerlily translated for Wendy. "You should be able to stand. I will get Little Flying Eagle to come in and help."
Peter flew in in an instant and he crouched down next to Wendy.
"You feel better?" he asked.
Wendy nodded.
"Good, come on," said Peter and he put Wendy's arm over his shoulder and he held her waist. She slowly stood and balanced on her good leg. Then she gently set down her injured one and winced in pain. But she put her weight on it and took a few steps. Peter slowly let go of Wendy and she walked forward with a limp. Then she stumbled and fell right into Peter.
He caught her and laughed. "Well, Wendy, I guess I have to teach you how to walk."
Wendy laughed and gave Peter a small shove.
"Tink," called Peter.
Tinkerbell flew in and smiled when she saw Wendy standing.
"Bring the Lost Boys home. I have to teach Wendy how to walk again," said Peter.
Tink saluted then flew out of the teepee.
"Peter, I know how to walk," said Wendy.
"Let's test that shall we?" asked Peter and he gave Wendy a devilish smile. Then he picked her up and flew out of the teepee and over Neverland.
"Peter what are you doing?" asked Wendy.
"Let's test your legs," said Peter.
"Oh don't be silly," said Wendy.
"Do you not know me at all Wendy? I'm nothing but silly," said Peter and he flew Wendy over to a huge waterfall. There was a fallen log that crossed over the river.
"What are we doing Peter?" asked Wendy.
"You are going to walk across this log. If you fall…you die," said Peter and he laughed.
Wendy rolled her eyes and Peter set her down in front of the fallen log.
"You can't expect me to cross this and not fall off," said Wendy. "I was just shot in the leg. And this log is wet, I'll slip and fall to my death."
"Yup…so you can't slip," said Peter. He nudged Wendy to walk.
"Peter…I really don't want to do this," said Wendy but she put one foot onto the log and stepped up. She held her arms out to balance herself. Then she slowly made her way across the log.
Water sprayed up at her and Peter faced Wendy and flew backwards.
"You're doing great," he said.
"Hush Peter. I need to concentrate on not dying," said Wendy and she stumbled and almost lost her balance. She took a few deep breaths and regained her balance and looked straight, not down.
"You know I'll catch you if you fall right? I wouldn't let you die," said Peter.
"Well I would certainly hope so," said Wendy.
"Yeah it would just mean that you lost the game," said Peter.
Wendy rolled her eyes and sighed, "Always a game with you is it?"
"Well, you're not a game to me," said Peter and Wendy stopped and looked up into his brown eyes.
"What am I to you Peter Pan?" asked Wendy.
Peter felt himself hypnotized in Wendy's eyes. He wanted to give her a thimble.
"Wendy Darling…you are everything to me," said Peter.
Wendy's cheeks grew pink and so did Peter's. Wendy smiled and slowly leaned forward. Peter only stared at her.
Suddenly Wendy lost her balance and she gasped and grabbed Peter's shirt. He grabbed her waist and held her close to him.
They only stared at each other. Wendy breathed hard and she felt nervous. Then Peter slowly leaned in and kissed her.
Wendy was first taken by surprise, then she closed her eyes and kissed Peter back.
While they were kissing, someone was watching them.
Hook looked at the two of them through his telescope. He was hidden in the trees along with a few of the other pirates.
"Ah, Mr. Smee, come," said Hook. He handed Smee the telescope and Smee looked through it.
"Oh yes, Cap'n, that is a lovely bird," said Smee.
"Not the bird you idiot," snapped Hook and he used his hook to turn the telescope back to Peter and Wendy.
"Oh…Oh! Cap'n, Peter Pan is…is," fumbled Smee.
"Kissing Wendy. Who would have thought it? He is growing stronger emotions for her Smee. This is perfect. I will have such sweet revenge on Peter. Tell me Smee, what is worse than death?" asked Hook.
"Uh…broccoli?" asked Smee.
Hook slapped a hand to his forehead and groaned, "No Smee…try again."
"Um…pain?" asked Smee.
"Close enough," said Hook. "We will take Wendy away from Peter forever. That is my revenge. He will live with a broken heart forever."
"Oh yes Cap'n, good plan," said Smee.
Hook took the telescope and looked at Peter and Wendy kissing again. "Yes, enjoy it know boy. You won't have it forever."