Hook'S Lady-Ch11

(Pretend meals & Real moments)

Wendy was relieved that she and Captain Hook had made it to the three month marker in their relationship, and neither had killed each other or Peter Pan. They had been having dinner with Peter once a week for now since the first dinner hadn't gone so well, what with Peter thinking it was a pretend dinner and trying to start a food fight with Hook. Wendy sighed, 'I am very glad I was not a real mother before now since I still have half a mind to throttle Peter every time I see him! Goodness knows how my mother felt when dealing with the three of us young children at home… I suppose that is why she had Nana to help. It is a shame there are no nannies in Neverland.' She continued brooding over the lack of nannies in Neverland while she dressed for the day, only stopping to look over at her sleeping husband still in the bed.

Captain James Hook, however, wasn't really sleeping; instead he was thinking how lovely his Wendy was and if there was any way he could get out of another dinner with Pan. Granted things had improved since that first dinner and he was quite used to Wendy disappearing in the mornings to tend to Peter and the Lost Boys; but he still felt a bit jealous of the boy and wished that he could have his wife all to himself for just one day. And that was how Hook's newest plan for a romantic day with his wife came to be… he would contact the lovely fairy Luna and ask for her assistance in the matter. Luna had popped in once or twice and consulted with both Wendy and Hook on the status of things in Neverland, as it was her duty to make sure things ran smoothly and all the people of Neverland got along.

Being a princess was hard work, just ask Tiger Lily and she would tell you… people loved to argue in Neverland and things were always getting messy. The Picanniny Tribe had many disagreements with the pirates on more than one occasion; and lest one forget, Hook did try to drown the lovely Tiger Lily on Marooner's Rock that time. Of course, if you asked Hook then he would either claim no recollection of that incident or he would simply state that it wasn't personal. Oh how like a pirate. Wendy had worked with Luna over the past few months to iron out some of the tensions between the Indians and the pirates, for she was one of the only people allowed to travel between the two groups and come to no harm. Wendy was very good friends with Tiger Lily, who remembered her from her time in Neverland before, and they often met for tea at the Treehouse or at the Indian village. Wendy was quite impressed with what a lovely young woman Tiger Lily had become, tall and brown with the loveliest brown eyes. She had married another member of her tribe, a warrior, who was called Little Feather, and they were very happy with each other.

Once when Wendy asked if Tiger Lily remembered her brother John, she replied with a blush, "The one with the glasses? Yes, cute but too shy for me. I needed a warrior, brave and true, who will fight beside me and with me, if need be."

Wendy had smiled and replied, "I can understand that, I needed a pirate captain to be my match… none of those lily white boys where I lived were suitable for me. Why, none could even brandish a sword!"

The two young women giggled a lot together and after two months of laughs and negotiations it was determined that the pirates and the Indians were at peace with each other. Wendy brought along Captain Hook and Smee to the tribe's village and they met with Princess Tiger Lily and her family to sign a formal truce; whereas both parties agreed to allow the other safe passage through the forest and along the shoreline and to negotiate any issues rather than fight over them. Wendy was quite satisfied with the agreement and they had a lovely bonfire celebration before heading back to the ship.

Now, Hook had been secretly meeting with Luna every morning for the last week while Wendy was away teaching Peter at the Treehouse. He was planning a lovely party for his Wendy, in which all the pirates, Indians and Lost Boys would be present… and with luck and persuasion, the fairies as well. It was to be in the clearing that once housed Wendy's little home and Luna was preparing the decorations with the help of Smee. Hook decided that since they had married in secret somewhat and not gotten a formal wedding or reception that he would throw one for Wendy now. He would surprise Wendy with a lovely party, all her friends and a beautiful new dress to wear for the occasion. Luna had been surprised that Hook had wanted to do something like this, but she attributed the behavior to his dedication to changing his ways and being a better man. It quite shocked the tough and rowdy crew of the Jolly Roger when the lovely little Luna had been seen causing the staunch Captain to erupt in a fit of laughter upon the Captain' deck. Of course when he noticed the crew staring in shock he brandished his hook at them and barked at them to return to work.

Now the day of the party was upon them and Hook was as nervous as a school boy, having had Smee alter a dress they had found in one of the many trunks in the belly of the ship and then having it cleaned and pressed waiting on the bed for Wendy to find. Hook sat at his desk looking at some maps, acting as though the maps were making him angry with a fierce scowl on his face when Wendy waltzed in.

"Hello darling. Whatever are those maps showing that could cause such a handsome face to look so angry?" Wendy asked while skirting around the desk to land in his lap.

For a moment Hook enjoyed her in his lap before answering, "They are not doing anything, my dear, and that is the problem. I am quite bored with all this easy weather and being anchored in the Cove… I thought perhaps we might sail a bit tomorrow, how would that sound?"

Now Hook had already planned everything, the party first with a wild feast and dancing with all the inhabitants of Neverland, followed by a romantic evening alone with Wendy before rising in the morning and sailing back to London so she might visit with her family. Of course, Hook didn't tell Wendy since it was a surprise but the crew and the rest of Neverland knew because they were part of the plans. Even that surly boy Peter was in on the plans because he would not be meeting with Wendy this week while they would be away. Funnily enough Peter had been overjoyed at the idea of week playing hooky from his lessons with Wendy, of course.

"Well I suppose that would be alright… I must inform Peter though that he will have to miss lessons tomorrow. He has done very well though and I guess it wouldn't hurt for him to get a holiday… nor us." Wendy smiled at Hook and then turned towards the bedroom to ready herself for dinner.

Upon arriving in the bedroom she noticed the lovely new dress waiting for her on the bed and Hook heard her squeal in delight before she ran back to him and hugged him.

"Oh! What did I do to deserve such a lovely new present, hmmm? However shall I thank you for it?" Wendy asked with a smile.

Hook laughed heartily and said, "My lovely, you are wonderful and that is why you deserved a new dress, plus you must look nice for your surprise tonight."

When Wendy asked for more details about this surprise he told her to wait and see and sent her off to the bedroom with a wave and a smile. Tonight's party was going to be the best in Neverland and one that no one would ever forget, not even that nutty boy Pan.


**A/N- Ah ha! The Party of the Century will be held in Neverland, next chapter! Review! Review! Review! Over 300 hits to this story and hardly any reviews, just hit the little button! Please!**