Peter held Wendy's hand as they flew above the Black Castle containing Marooner's Rock. He had watched a row boat sail in with three captives. He managed to hide the sight from Wendy. Circling above he took her to the top. Some walls had fallen but it led inside. Once their feet hit the ground, he turned to face her and pulled out two swords.

Giving her one, they tested each other before the swords made an X and he leaned through to give her a small kiss and whisper, "Promise me something." With her lips curled up she nodded. "Leave Hook to me. Stay here until I call for you. I want you to be safe Wendy." She frowned but kissed him again.

"I promise." Peter flew up planning to go through the main entrance where they wouldn't be looking. Wendy stood and looked down at the crashing black water. It was rough and thunder roared above. She sighed realizing she might not see action. In a minute she heard footsteps and quickly hid from the door way. She tucked herself behind a fallen wall. Her eyes peered through cracks until she had seen Hook.

Remembering her promise she pulled back farther. He chuckled and turned to where he saw her perfectly. Wendy trembled as he stalked closer. Somehow he was wearing another jacket similar to the one he gave her. His hand extended to help her stand. When time passed and she didn't move he replaced his smile with snarling fangs. This time she stood tall and stared at him.

"You never reported, why?" With a glance around for Peter Wendy replied.

"When I got there Peter didn't let me leave, he took me to see Tiger Lily." Hook frowned and slithered closer.

"She's his ex, why take you to see her?" Wendy's jaw hung slightly. "He never cared for anywhere. It's all pretend in his eyes." She shook her head but the feelings created tears. Hook pulled out a cloth and removed every tear. His lips touched her cheeks. "Come with me Wendy, I won't lie." When she didn't move he walked away without a word. He stood in the doorway where he knew she was watching. His hand took out the sword and he eyed it.

"Wait!" With a smirk he turned to face the approaching girl. "Don't hurt him, please?" Hook walked to her letting his sword fall to his side.

"Wendy, your heart is so big. Will I ever have a place in it?" Her eyes lowered. He would never promise to not hurt Peter.

"I'm Peter's, I can't be yours." Hook walked to her and his fingers ran over her cheek to her chin making her look up at him.

"He doesn't have to know. When he hurts you or you just want to see me. Wait in your leaf house and someone will see you. Promise you will Wendy." Amazingly she agreed. He kissed her forehead and then proceeded to the steps.

Minutes earlier:

Peter had flown in but Hook was not in side. He hid in a hand above and looked down. Michael and John were already tied to the rocks and Smee was working on Tiger Lily. Cupping his mouth, he began to speak in a booming voice resembling Hook's.

"What do you think you're doing Smee?" The pirate looked around rapidly.

"Putting them on the rock, like you asked Captain." Peter smirked and relaxed back.

"Let them go!" The two pirates looked confused.

"But Captain!" Peter chuckled softly so they couldn't hear.

"Do it or you will meet my hook!" The two hurried, and released them. Once they were in the row boat the children kicked the pirates out making them stand on the rocks. Peter laughed and looked down. John had sailed them to the other side where they would lift the gate. It had closed fully after Peter entered.

He looked to the doorway to the top but saw nothing. There was a shadow of Hook. The other shadow was blurred and Peter could only hope it wasn't Wendy. When the shadow turned to walk down it stopped once it saw the stranded pirates.

"What have you done Smee?" Peter looked down ignoring Hook.

"Exactly what you said Sir, we let the children go." The vampire stood there astounded.

"I said no such thing put them back!" The Captain stood watching his men scatter.

"Smee, let them go!" Peter imitated Hook again. This time the captain didn't find it funny.

"Who's there?" With a giggle Peter answered.

"I am Captain James Hook of the Jolly Roger." Hook spotted the boy and came closer slowly so not give him away.

"Then who am I?" The boy laughed and responded, "A codfish!" The Pirates laughed but Hook did not.

"Are you a mineral?" Peter replied no. "An animal?" His response was the same. "A man?" This time Peter became angered with a new response, "Never!" Hook sighed getting so close. "Boy?" With a smile Peter finally gave a yes. His answer was followed by Wendy's cry.

"Look out Peter!" The boy turned to meet a sword. Above him was Captain Hook. Peter had his sword holding the other back. Carefully he stood and the two dueled it out until Hook snapped Peter's sword away and dropped his to take the boy by the hair. The boy was against the stone way holding a hook from his chest.

"Prepare to die Peter Pan." The boy looked into the man's eyes and relaxed but never stopped pushing.

"To die would be an awfully big adventure." The vampire hissed and pushed harder boring his eyes into Peter's.

"She doesn't love you. Tiger Lily doesn't either." Peter's grip loosened and the hook's tip caught above his heart. He tried to push it away but it dug in and down making a gash along his chest. With a laugh he picked up the boy but removed the hook. "Why don't you let the salt water heal the wound?" By his hair Hook threw the boy. As he descended unable to fly from depressing thoughts, a cannon shot and out sprang a net. Peter was dragged under.