Chapter 14: Peter's True Love's Kiss/Evangeline's Dream and Resurrection
Peter looked at Evangeline through his sad, red face and rubbed her arm tenderly. He then began to weep again. Meanwhile, Evangeline was in a dark void of space. She knew she was dead but then, she saw a light and it called out to her saying, "Evangeline, dear! Come here!"
"Mom?... MOM!"
Evangeline ran towards the light and saw the figure of her parents, floating in the sky above her.
The Mother, Pandora exclaimed, "You have done well ever since we died. We've been watching you very closely and you have clearly improved on your skills. You gave up your life just like I did for a mere mortal however, you don't belong here just yet."
"The father, Chowilawu interrupted, "Your mother's right. You don't belong here with us just yet. You still have to protect Neverland from Hook and his pirates."
"But, I'm dead. I do belong with you."
Pandora and Chowilawu looked at one another and then the woman exclaimed, "You don't belong here with us because you have forgotten about a legend that I never told you about but wanted to tell to you and Angeline."
"What legend are you talking about?!"
Pandora cleared her throat and then explained, "The legend is called 'The Kiss of the Pure-Hearted Lover' or simply as 'True Love's Kiss'. The legend states that a boy named Urchin who loved his girlfriend, Leah so much that he wanted her to come back to life after she drank a deadly poison for him, kissed her on the lips and when she saw her dead family and was sent back to her body, she was revived from the poison. It can only be used on people like you, only on people with a pure heart. A pure heart is one in which this person would sacrifice their own life to anyone, no matter who they are to save many lives. You have that pure heart, Evangeline. Peter also has a pure heart, an innocent, childish heart I must add. Peter kissed you after you died and if you and him still love each other… that kiss can bring you back to life. But however, there is a catch to it. The spell may be powerful and effective but, it can only be used once on one person. "
"But, I want to be with you and father!"
"Evangeline, my sweet, sweet daughter. In time, you will see us again but, for now you must remain alive to protect Neverland. Your mother and I must remain here since we are not needed anymore. Even though you need us, you will always be able to contact us in your dreams and visions. We both love you so much, Evangeline. Now… GO BACK!"
"I love you too, Mom and Dad! I'll avenge you by killing Hook and I'll protect Peter, my sister, Tiger-Lily, and everyone else I care about! GOODBYE UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN!"
Evangeline's spirit floated back to her body, which was still lying on the bear-skin bed. A green light surrounded her body and she breathed deeply like a newborn baby breathing for the first time. She slowly hopped out of bed and saw Peter crouched beside the bed, weeping his poor heart out.
"Peter, darling… why are you crying?"
"It's my fault you're dead Evangeline! I'm so sorry… please forgive me!"
Evangeline smiled and then put her hand on his shoulder, "Peter, I've already forgiven you. Now please stop crying and let's save those boys and girls of ours."
"But, you're dead. I want to save them but, I can't leave you."
"But Peter… I'm alive again! LOOK AT ME!"
Peter dried his tears on his sleeve and looked at Evangeline. He crouched even further to the ground and questioned, "Evangeline? Is it really you?"
"Yes, it's really me. This is no fantasy or illusion. Pinch yourself in the arm if you still doubt me."
Peter did as she asked and he exclaimed, "Oh Evangeline! I was so worried that you were gone from me forever!"