Terence slowly made his way over to Bartholomew's desk. Tinker Bell's light guided his way. Just the sight of her made Terence's heart beat quicker. As he came closer to the jar she was trapped in, he narrowed his eyebrows. She was sitting with her legs up against herself, her scratched and bruised arms wrapped around them. Her forehead rested on her knees and her eyes were closed. He had never seen Tink in such a state before. She looked helpless and lonely. The sparrow-man flew up to the jar, gently landing on the desktop. He smiled softly at Tinker Bell before knocking on the glass.
"Tink…" The fairy lifted her head slightly, looking out from the corner of her eye. She could see his glow and the shimmering pixie dust that clung to his leaf coat. Her mouth came open as she slowly lifted her gaze to his face.
"Terence." She whispered, tears filling her eyes. She stood up wearily, and stared at him. She put her hand up to his, which was on the other side of the glass. "You're alive…I can't believe you found me." She said breathlessly. Terence pursed his lips together, his eyes staring into hers.
"I'm so glad I did."
"How did you even know where I was?"
"I followed two of the captain's crew members, and boy were they off their rockers."
"But I saw you fall back by the shed. I thought your light was going out for good Terence."
"No, when I woke up and remembered what had happened, I immediately came to find you."
Tinker Bell stared at him
"Now come on. Let's get you out of this thing." Terence said, fluttering up towards the top of the jar. But Tink didn't jump into action like he did. She just gazed up at him, in awe of what he had done for her.
"There she be!" The pirate crew turned to the sky at their captain's words. Sure enough, there sat a huge, full moon, shining down on them. "We need the fairy." Williams stated, his voice thick and heavy on the night's air.
"Okay," Terence winced as he pushed the heavy book from the jar's lid. "There we go. Alright now," He firmly gripped the lid with both hands. "I'm going to pull and you're going to push from under. And hopefully we'll be able to get this baby off." He smiled down at Tinker Bell who was still standing down in the bottom of the jar. Her eyes were still fixed on him, as if she were in a trans.
"Tink," Terence chuckled when she still didn't come. "I'm going to need your help." The study's door suddenly burst open. The two pixies looked, only to see Bartholomew with a wicked grin on his face.
"Terence hide!" Tink cried frantically. The sparrow-man quickly did as instructed, ducking behind the leather book, which now sat on the desk. The captain anxiously hurried over and grabbed the jar. He peered in at Tinker Bell, and nodded.
"My Dear…it is time."
Tink watched as Bartholomew undid the container's lid with ease. Her glow turned red with anger. She was suddenly furious. Terence had risked his life to save her, and this man was using her for his own personal gain. Tinker Bell zipped up and out of the jar.
"Someone grab her!" Bartholomew screeched. Everyone scrambled to recapture Tink.
Terence flew out from the captain's quarter's, immediately spotting Tinker Bell in the air. She caught sight of him as well.
"Come on Terence! Let's go!" She called out. He smiled in agreement but it quickly left.
"Tink! Look out!" Before she could even turn, someone plucked her from the air by her wings.
"Good work Mr. Williams." A few pirates murmured in relief. Bartholomew was furious. He grabbed Tink from his partner and squeezed her tightly in his strong grip.
"Get me that lantern!" The cabin boy hastily did as commanded. "Open it!" Bartholomew barked before reaching in and digging out a glob of hot wax from the burning candle. He ignored the pain. "This'll keep you from flying away!" He lathered the substance over Tinker Bell's wings. She struggled to get away but Bartholomew only tightened his hold on her. "Now! Look to the moon boys! And behold, as the magic happens!" Terence watched, unsure of what to do. The captain breathed out slowly and closed his eyes. "Mystical pixie of Never Land's sea, show us where the siren's treasure be." Tink sparkled in the pale moonlight. The whole crew was silent. Only the sound of salty waves washing up against the ship's hull could be heard. Everyone was waiting…waiting…Bartholomew opened an eye. He gazed up at the fairy in his outstretched hand. He began to panic. Why was nothing happening? Why wasn't Tinker Bell doing anything? "Mystical pixie of Never Land's sea, show me where the treasure be!" He urged through clenched teeth. Tink began to panic too. Any minute now, they'd realize the truth.
"What's goin' on Cap'n?"
"Yeah, we thought you said this would work."
"Nothing's happenin'." Bartholomew's breathing grew hard.
"Come on you blasted fairy! Do your magic!" His eyes suddenly grew wide. "I know! We'll rip it open! The magic must be inside!" Tink gasped in horror.
"No! No Bartholomew! Are ye crazy? Ye can't kill a fairy!" Williams warned desperately.
"Of course we can!"
"No ye can't!" Williams reached for Tink, but Bartholomew quickly dodged out of the way. "Give her to me Bartholomew! Ye've gone insane!" But the pirate captain continued to back away. Terrified tears ran down Tinker Bell's face, as he turned and began to run towards his stateroom. But before he could make it inside, he tripped on a coil of rope. Tink went flying out of his hand as he landed with a smack on the ship's wooden floorboards. She let out a scream as she tumbled through the air. She tried to flap her wings, but the wax had hardened over them.
"I got you Tink!" Terence promised, swooping down and grabbing her arms. The tips of her shoes just skimmed the deck. Terence flew right into Bartholomew's room. "Let's get out of here!" He exclaimed, turning in the air and heading back towards the open door. But before they could escape free, a large figure stepped in front of their only way out.
"Bartholomew!" They both cried together. The fierce man stepped inside.
"I'm not through with you my Dear." He cooed sinerestly. Terence zipped back towards the mahogany desk, still holding Tink by her arms.
"We've got to hide! Umph!" The sparrow-man rammed into one of the desk's open drawers. He and
Tinker Bell went flying through the air. Bartholomew was quick to follow after them. The two pixies shook their heads from the fall.
"Come out, come out wherever you are." The captain sang, falling to his hands and knees.
"Come on." Terence whispered, taking Tink's hand. They hurried under the desk.
"Terence we've got to get out of here!"
"I still need you my Dear!" Bartholomew tried to persuade, searching the floor for Tinker Bell.
"Let's go!" Tink led the way. They ran out from under the table and made their way out into the middle of the room.
"There you are!" The pirate leaped towards them. Terence quickly picked Tinker Bell back up and took to the air. "Come back here!" He got up and scrambled after them. Terence spotted the three book shelves in the corner. He gazed down at his pixie dust bag, that hung limply around his chest. His eyes grew wide.
"Tink, I've got an idea. I'm going to put you on the floor. When I do, run for cover! This won't take long." Bartholomew stormed after the pixies.
"Okay Tinker Bell." He flew towards the ground, just high enough to set her on her feet and then headed up towards the bookshelves. Tink ran behind a stack of old maps. Terence landed on the top shelf and began pouring pixie dust over it. The captain stopped short in his running tracks, catching sight of what was happening. Their shelves were coming loose from their hinges! "Come on, come on." Terence whispered.
"What are you doing to my spells?" He hurried over to the books. Terence urgently dumped the rest of the dust on the shelf. "No! No!" Just as Bartholomew reached them, the whole thing came crashing down. Terence jumped before he could fall with the heavy shelves. "Nooo!" Bartholomew cried as every last book came smashing down on him.
"Come on Tinker Bell!" Terence landed next to the fairy. He picked her up and flew out the door.