Chapter 12 - Winning

Rose's POV -

After a couple of hours of; screaming, running, pulling pine needles from my feet (because I forgot my boots), dodging arrows (that always seem to land centimetres away from my face), being hauled away from countless sword fights, being dragged up trees and kissing a few scrapes on the knees and elbows. We won the game. In the end there was only Tiger-lily and this dude that never seemed to stray from her side left. He reminded me of a bodyguard. The others in her team tied to various trees facing outwards. I watched from the tree tops with Chip, who never left my side, as Peter stepped out to face Tiger-lily.

"Well played Peter", she said as she slowly started clapping, "well played".
"Well, I am excellent at games", he boasted.
"Yes, yes, we all know, now go and tell them the games over and untie my team, so we can have some lunch", she stated before turning and walking towards the fire behind her, her body guard not too far behind.

I could see all the adults all gathered around the fire. Bowls were being passed around. They were all dressed similar to Tiger-lily, in brown animal skins. Mouthwatering smells wafted down from the fire, beef I think. I haven't eaten all day. I'm so hungry.
"We won lads", Peter shouted at the trees, "get the Indians and then were gonna have lunch", then following Tiger-Lily's lead he turned around and walked towards the fire.

Chip jumped from the tree gracefully, slowing himself down just before his feet hit the ground. I however, am not so graceful. I jumped from the tree to slip and land with a thump, on my bum. Wonderful. Chip burst out laughing as I pulled myself up from the ground.
"Ha ha, very funny, but not all of us are well adept at jumping from trees like you", I said sarcastically. All it got me was a really confused looking Chip.
"What's ad-ept mean?", he asked innocently. Ok mental note, use less long words unless you don't want them to know what your saying.
"Well it means...hmmm...when someone is adept really good at something", I said as simply as possible.
"Sooo...I'm very good at jumping from trees?", he said the end of his sentence squeaking higher than the rest.
"Yeah", I said. Glad he understood.

He nodded in response before walking off. I followed, walking beside him in silence.
"BOO", Nibs shouted when jumping from around a tree.
"AHHH", I screamed. Both Chip and Nibs held there fingers to there ears, faces scrunched up wincing at my scream.
"Ow", Nibs said, "but u have to admit that was funny I'll do it more often", he said grinning like the Chester cat. That can't be good.
"Just wonderful", I sarcastically retorted, "but I have to admit it takes a lot to make me scream".

"You guys coming or what?", Guppy said, coming back from around a tree. He went bright red when we all turned to look at him. Ar, cute, he was shy.
"Sure Guppy", I said walking past him, ruffling his hair. We walked the rest of the way with Nibs reciting the whole game to me. I missed loads. At one point almost all the lost boys were captured but Peter got them all out. Which was the huge sword fight Chip dragged me away from. Apparently Chips good at this game and everyone missed him. I felt bad for dragging him around with me.

By the time we reached the fire all I could smell was smoked fish. My stomach started grumbling so loud I swore every heard it thinking there was a thunder storm nearby. I was passed a pieces of fish on a plate. They were kinda like fish fingers without the breadcrumbs. I sat quietly on a log around the fire with everyone else eating. Everyone was chatting away happily.

I was happy observing. As it was my feet ached, and with all the chaos this morning I decided a little bit of me time was fine. I was staring into the fire day dreaming, watching intently as the flames flickered, waved, cracked in some sort of secret dance when I felt a sharp pinch on my hand.

"Ouch", I squealed as I stood up abruptly, my hand flying in the air as I turned to face the cause. Chip was waving at me.
"Chip", I said angrily rubbing my hand where the soar spot was, "what was that for?".
"You were ignoring us Mother", he stated gesturing the lost boys behind.
"What do you mean?", I asked. Surely I would have heard them right.
"We asked you a question, like a gazillion times but you just sat there watching the fire", he pouted.

I sighed and sat back down next to him.
"Fine Chip, what do you guys want?", I asked turning my body at an awkward position so I could face them all.
"Where'd you wanna next?", he asked. Hmm, where could I possible go?
"What are my options?", I asked. The lost boys all smiled at once. It was rather creepy.
"You can go see the mermaid", he said jumping up and running round the fire.
"Ok", I said even though he was out of sight.
"You guys ok with that", I asked the lost boys. They almost seemed shocked I asked. But they all nodded remaining silent.

"So", I said breaking the silence, "what are they like?".
"There alright sometimes", Guppy said keeping his head down as he played with the dirt with his foot. He was blushing again.
"What are you talking about", Nibs exclaimed, "there amazing", that got a few giggles from the twins, "what they are".
"Only because you like Glimmer", the Twins said in unisons batting there eyelashes at him.
"Do not", he wined. I felt a smile creep up on my lips. I was pursing my lips trying not to let my smile get wider.
"Do to", every singe lost boy there said. He crossed him arms and stuck out his bottom lip pouting. At this everyone including me laughed, causing everyone around to watch us. I heard a few sniggers as they all obvious saw Nibs.

Peter, Chip, Rufio, Fox and Tiger-lily has come over at some point. But I didn't notice as I too busy laughing. Slightly and the Twins were literally rolling on the floor laughing. Nibs had walked away with the strop, making us laugh even more. By the time we calmed down, I realised I was sitting on the floor with tears of joy streaming down my face.
"What's funny", Chip said jabbing me on the shoulder with his finger.
"Nibs", I said regaining self control and standing up. By the time I was up Chip pulled me towards Peter, Rufio, Fox and Tiger-lily.
"Looks like you guys had fun", Tiger-lily said looking at the the lost boys, who were still laughing, "but what's so funny?", she asked lifting one eyebrow.
"Nibs", I stated nonchalantly. Peters smile seemed to get wider at this information.
"Ah", he said looking at the lost boys, "that's why he walked off, he likes to laugh, not to be laughed at. Still what he do?", he asked.

"I'll tell you tonight. It's a long story", I said grinning thinking about Nibs pouting.
"Sure. You ready to see the mermaids?", Peter asked looking like he was about to jump and down with joy.
"Sure", I turned to look at Tiger-lily, "you coming?". She looked as shocked as the lost boys when I asked.
"I truly feel honoured today. First you visit us first. Then you invited me places. I like you". She said pointing at me, "better than the rest. And you", she pointed at Peter, "keep this one safe. Or you'll have me to deal with. And no sorry but I have chores to get on with. Have fun though", with that she gave me a friendly hug, "oh, I almost forgot. Here", she said pulling out a multicoloured beaded neckless from a pouch from around her waist. It's as beautiful with a heart pendant at the end.
"Thanks, it's beautiful", I said pulling the long neckless over my head.
"No problem. Have fun", and with that she walked towards a tepee.

"Right guys", Peter said clapping to get the lost boys attention, "off we go".
We all jumped into the air. I followed the lost boys to mermaid lagoon.


Edwards POV -

All day I had waited behind the rocks near the mermaid lagoon. All day. Where was that rat and his dog? It was nearing noon and still no sign of them. The mermaids were out brushing there hair or admiring themselves in the huge mirror that Peter had put up for them.

I was surprised they didn't know I was here. Mermaids know everything. They are the gossip machines around here, if you want to know something go to them, if they don't know it them they'll eventually find out.

I was sitting down eating an apple when I heard the mermaids near by talking.
"Did you hear?", the blond one asked. I could never be bothered to learn there names.
"Hear what?", the one with purple hair asked.
"Well, Adrianna told me, that pearl told her, that Glimmer told her that Peters got another one", she said. The purple hair mermaid gasped.
"Please tell me Penelope that she's as annoying as the last one?", she begged. The blond one now know as Penelope shook her head.
"No, Aqua said she's really pretty as well Amethyst", she said sighing.
"We'll we could always try to drown her, like the others", Amethyst said reassuringly. Would they really? Well it would, save me a lot of time.
"Na, it's never worked before", she said sadly. Great. Nothing good is going to come out of this. Stupid Smee and his idea. Next time, I'm just refusing.

"Well, Ruby told me, that Shimmer told her, that Crystal told her that Hook is planning something", she whispered. Shuffling closer to her friend. I had to strain my ear to hear.
"Really? Oh goody. Wait Peter wont get hurt will he", she said panic in her voice.
"I don't know. Nobody knows what the plan is. Everyone is trying to find out", Amethyst said. Maybe I should hang around mermaids more often. They do have good gossip.

With that they jumped back into the water to tell the other what they heard from one another. I sighed, leaning back against my rock. Well at least no one knows bout the plan. I hate this plan. I hate using people that don't deserve it. Well father did so only though wretched boys would get hurt. I like that girl. Poor girl. In the middle of it all because of her great-grandmother.

But I promised father I would go through with it. What choice do I have. But it'll all be worth it in the end when I get him. Even though I don't like it this plan is full proof. They worked out every nook and cranny. All I had to do was play my part. But for the last few years me and Peter have been enemies. Can that all change? Hmmm. Lets hope that this girl is his downfall.

And as if on cue. I heard laughing in the distance as lot of dark figures flew towards the lagoon. Well it took them long enough the brats. Just remember Edward, someday this, will all be worth it. Worth all the humiliation. And I watched as they all landed with a loud fud on the grass around the lagoon. It's show time.


Dun dun Dunnn. I wonder what the plan is.

Sorry it took me so long. But I had writer block and family outings. Bad combination. You can thank Lexiwhitlock302 for personally nagging me to write more.

More soon I hope. Also check out my other story 'King of the Fae' and please review.

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Cammie