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"Aqua?" I heard Peter's disembodied voice call out.
"Peter?" I called back. I was standing amidst white; that was all there was.
"Aqua? Where are you?!" Peter asked.
"I don't know!" I called back, following the sound of his voice.
That was when I saw him, standing amidst the white just like I was.
"Peter!" I exclaimed in a relieved voice, my terror draining out of me.
I raced towards his smiling form, throwing myself at him.
But, to my horror, I went straight through him.
I turned to look at his frowning face, tears welling up in my eyes.
"W-why can't I touch you?" I asked in a shaky voice, a tear slipping from my eye.
His hand made a motion to stroke my face, but all I felt was a cold spot where his hand should have been.
"I don't know love." He said solemnly. "But I will find out." He said determinedly.
I felt my body disappear rapidly, my body being shocked away.
"I love you." I whispered, looking into his striking blue grey eyes.
"I love you too." He said, mirroring my watery half smile. He was trying not to cry as well.
"Goodb-" I started, quickly being cut off by Peter.
"Never say goodbye, because goodbye means our ending. We aren't ending anytime soon, I will see you again." Peter said, looking into my eyes with a passion in his eyes that made them seem as if on fire.
"Alright, I'll see you soon." I replied.
Peter's hand stroked my cheek again, and I leaned into it the best of my ability; my hand resting atop the cold spot that should've been his own.
I awoke then with a small gasp, my strange dream having startled me awake. I wasn't comprehending what happened; why hadn't I been in Neverland? Why was Peter intangible?
With a sigh I fell back on my bed, covering my eyes with my hands. What the bloody hell was going on?
Peter's POV
After seeing an intangible Aqua in my dreams, I woke with a start, extremely confused as to what was going on.
I got out of bed, searching intently through my magic books. After an hour or so of searching I finally found something. I nearly dropped my book after seeing what it said. Aqua's ties to Neverland had been severed; she couldn't visit in her dreams anymore. I knew exactly what this meant; someone was targeting her, she was in danger.
I peeked my head outside my tent, the person I was looking for luckily just outside.
"Felix." I called, getting his attention immediately. He walked over quickly, becoming more attentive. He knew he would be needed.
"Yes Pan?" He asked, looking at me quizzically.
"Aqua's in danger. Someone severed her ties to Neverland, and I fear the worst. Please, travel to Storybrooke, ensure her safety." I said. I was extremely worried.
"Alright." Felix said, taking the two magic beans that were in my outstretched hand. He turned and left, going to grab some necessities for the trip.
I returned to my book, re reading about the severed ties.
Suddenly I felt the departure of someone, and I knew Felix had found his way to Storybrooke, to my Aqua.
Aqua's POV
I got out of bed and went to my closet, trying to make a decision on what to wear.
I got dressed for the day in a grey dress with red hearts peppered on it, black leggings, a black leather jacket, shiny red flats, a grey beanie overtop my red streaked black wavy hair, and lastly, Peter's ring on my finger. I put some makeup on and finally felt ready for the day.
I walked downstairs, and to my surprise, no one was home. I decided I wanted to take another walk outside, the chilly air of September feeling refreshing to me.
I began walking, not having an exact destination in mind. My hand drifted to my three month pregnant stomach, a soft smile spread on my face. There wasn't a visible bump yet, but I could see a slight difference, and my morning sickness had been a bit more violent. But, my child was healthy, and that was all I desired.
My mind wondered to what my child would look like; would he or she have green eyes? Brown hair? Peter's nose? My chin? I wouldn't have a clue until he or she arrived.
I must have been walking for quite a while, since the sky was darkening with hues of purple and dark blues; the pinks and oranges setting in the horizon.
"Aqua?" I heard behind me. I turned and gasped at who I saw; after all, he should've been in Neverland with Peter.
"Felix?" I questioned, approaching him.
"Yes. Listen, I came to warn you." He whispered quietly, glancing around wildly.
"Warn me? About what?" I questioned, my voice in a hushed whisper akin to Felix's.
"You're in danger. Someone's targeting you. Your ties to Neverland were severed. Aqua, Peter fears someone wants you dead." He whispered, extremely on edge.
I thought back to any strange behavior, something that could tell me who was targeting me. Then, all the pieces clicked into place as my eyes widened; it all made sense now.
"It was Henry." I whispered.
"What?" Felix questioned.
"Listen, someone's controlling Henry. I don't know who, put someone is. Whoever it is compelled Henry to give me a potion; a potion to sever my ties to Neverland." I elaborated, watching as Felix glanced around before taking my arm.
"From now on, stay inside unless you have an escort. I'm taking you home." He said, and the look in his eyes made me fall silent, complying with him completely.
He led me home, stopping at the doorway as I walked in.
"Aren't you staying?" I asked.
"No, I have to get back to Pan." Felix said.
"Okay." I said, my eyes downcast. I didn't want him to leave, but I knew he had to, despite him being like an older brother and a tie to Peter.
"Hey, keep fighting Lost Girl. For Peter and your kid." He said with a soft smile I didn't know he could accomplish.
To my surprise, he kissed my forehead before pulling me into a hug.
"What was that for?" I mumbled into his chest.
"You looked like you needed it." He mumbled back.
He pulled away, a soft smile appearing on my face as I looked at the boy who I considered my brother.
"Goodbye Aqua." He said.
"Bye Felix." I said, closing and latching the door as he walked away.
Somehow I felt better, despite the fact that someone was trying to kill me.
I walked into the living room, seeing (to my disgust) everyone fawning over Clara.
Snow, Emma, Henry, Belle, and Ruby were there, a small party being held; Clara being the center of attention as usual.
"What's going on?" I asked, confused as to what they were doing.
"A little baby shower for the new mother." Ruby said as everyone glanced at me quickly, their attention instantly returning to Clara as she opened another gift. It was a green onesie that looked to fit a newborn.
I could practically feel my heart break as I walked away, trying to save as much of my dignity as I could. I didn't even notice the glare Clara gave me as I walked toward my room.
I was beyond confused; it was as if everyone had forgotten my child and the fact that I was pregnant.
I decided not to think about it as I changed into grey pajama shorts and a teal tank top to sleep in. I fell asleep despite it being only six o'clock; the stress of everything tiring me out completely.
But, tonight I wasn't as lucky as I had been, the nightmares viciously attacking me, causing me to wake up shrieking and crying.
I found myself in an unfamiliar room. I looked around wildly, trying to gather my bearings. I was in a treehouse, and it was quite beautiful. I raced to the window and looked outside to see, to my surprise, Neverland.
I felt someone's arms wrap around me, causing me to whip around. To my surprise again, I found myself facing Peter.
"Hello Love." He said with a smile, leaning down to kiss me. The moment seemed to artificial; to perfect. But, I missed Peter so much, I didn't think anything wrong.
I suddenly heard a baby's cry, causing Peter and I to walk towards it.
There was another door, and when opened, it was a nursery. The nursery was a green color with the same dark-wood floors as the rest of the treehouse.
We approached the crib, looking down to see a newborn baby. I couldn't tell the gender or eye color, since the child was swaddled in blankets and he or she's eyes were closed, but I could tell he or she had my facial features and Peter's face structure.
I picked the flailing child up, cradling he or she to my chest; a motherly instinct kicking in.
"Shh, my child, please don't cry." I whispered, bouncing the child slightly in my arms. Peter had then wrapped his arms around my waist, him kissing in the crook of my neck as the moonlight shone through.
The moment seemed perfect; at least, until it wasn't.
Suddenly, Peter turned in front of me, pushing me forcefully to the ground. Luckily, the child wasn't hurt in the impact, but he or she began to scream shrilly again.
The look in Peter's eyes scared me; it wasn't loving like it usually was, it was murderous.
Peter pried the child out of my grasp, easily taking him or her despite my pleas and attempts to attack him.
"Sorry Love, but this child can't live." He said, causing me to become frantic.
I was glue to my spot, unable to move, just watching as Peter ripped the child's heart out.
I watched as he crushed the child's heart, the room becoming eerily silent. I watched, horrified, as the little bundle in Peter's arms became pale, his or her face still scrunched up in agony.
Peter handed the child to Felix, who seemed to have appeared out of nowhere.
Felix walked away with the now dead child, my child.
"Now." Peter said, crouching in front of me, "time to get rid of you." He said, plunging his hand into my chest.
I woke with a start, crying and shaking. I pulled my knees to my chest, trying to comfort myself. I took deep breaths, composing myself after a couple minutes.
I walked downstairs, to my surprise, everyone was dead silent. I looked between Emma, Snow, David, and Henry, their faces all holding different emotions.
David's was stoic and slightly heartbroken.
Snow looked as if she could cry any second.
Emma looked upset and a tiny bit livid.
Henry looked slightly depressed.
I was torn between asking what was wrong and just going about my daily business. Eventually, after much deliberation, I decided to interrogate them.
"What's wrong?" I asked, not understanding why everyone looked so upset.
"Something happened to Clara." Emma said.
"What happened to Clara?" I asked. I hid the distaste in my voice well, not wanting them to think I was cruel or heartless. But they didn't understand how much pain Clara had put me through.
Henry looked up at me, and it was then I could tell he was crying. Something extremely horrific must have happened, and suddenly all my terrible thoughts about Clara vanished.
"She had a miscarriage." He said.
Peter's POV
Felix had come back, telling me Aqua was alright and that she would be. He told me about Henry and how someone was controlling him. That had put me a bit on edge, but I reassured myself that Aqua could take care of herself.
I missed my Aqua dearly, but I knew that I couldn't have her back in my arms, for now at least.
But, I would get her back, I would see her again. We belonged together no matter what.
