Chapter 14: New comers?

Lily screamed, not in pain, but in anger, frustration, irritation and... denial.

She had had enough of this, of everything. At times she just wanted to sink into the darkness and fade away.

But ow she couldn't afford to be weak... She needed to be brave and be strong... And have faith.

A voice in the back of her clouded mind kept telling her that she was strong.

Stronger than she thought. A part of her knew it was true, but she was to afraid to show it.

But something changed within her, something wasn't the same.

Every bruise Pan had given her had been a lesson, making that little voice shout louder in her head.

She wasn't going to put up with Peter Pan and his sick games for a second more.

"I'm getting out of here." She repeated in her head. "I won't take his shit anymore... I'm out."

Despite her pain, Lily stood up and climbed down the ladder.

At first she expected to see Pan waiting for her, but he was no where to be seen.

This time, Lily was going to escape, and this time, no one was about to stop her.

But before she even attempted leaving the island, there was one person she needed to get back first.

The lost boys were not stupid, on the contrary they knew when something had changed.

Felix had changed, all the light Lily had provided for him, all the hope and happiness she'd given had been ripped from his soul.

Yet, he felt no pain, no sorrow, no fear but more importantly, no love.

He was empty, and the lost ones could see it. "What are you gawking at?" He hissed at the staring boys as he played with a sharpened dagger in his hands.

It was common knowledge on Neverland that lost boys didn't apologise, in fact, it was practically law.

So the boys just walked off, continuing their games in a corner of the camp.

Peter walked over to him with a wide grin. "The boy will be here soon." He stated. "I need to test his belief."

Felix frowned slightly. "What do you want me to do?"

Lily was surprised and very relieved when she realized Pan wasn't looking for her.

She wondered if he even knew she was gone.

What if he hadn't returned to the tree house yet?

The sun would be coming up soon and it was almost morning, so she was doubtful he wouldn't return.

She decided to rest on the outskirts of the dark forest, she'd been running all night and her legs needed a break.

The shaken girl hadn't noticed the goosebumps on her arms from the cool breeze coming from the sea.

It had been two long years since she was last there, with Felix by her side.

Despite the fact that morning was approaching, Lily watched the moonlight reflect across the opaque darkness of the water.

She closed her eyes peacefully, allowing the memories wash over her.

"You know I love you, Lily?" Felix whispered into her ear, "I always will."

She smiled up at him, as he grasped her hand in his and pulled her in closer.

Lily stared deep into his eyes while he leaned in and she whispered, "I love you with all of my heart."

That's when he kissed her with much enthusiasm and meaning with every second that passed.

They kissed until they had to pull away for breath.

He chuckled a bit and, cradled her into his chest. "Felix... What if Pan finds us?" She asked him. "What would we do then?"

Felix sighed and took her hands gently. "Lily... Did you know I can't hear the music anymore?"

Lily frowned. "The pipes? I can't hear them either."

"Do you know why?" He didn't need to know her answer, because he knew she didn't know. "'Cause even when we're apart from each other, we don't feel unloved. Lily, with you, I don't feel like a lost boy anymore... I feel free."

Lily smiled softly. "I feel the same way... But I barely have any time to see you... Pan won't-..."

"When your gone, the pieces in my heart won't stop missing you... I just know we were made for each other, Lily... And whatever Pan does we'll fight him. I'd give my life for you."

Lily kissed him on the cheek, a tear falling down her own. "Everything I'd do... Felix... I'd do it for you. Even if that means staying here forever... I'd give my soul if I had to... I love you, Felix... But Pan... He's too powerful."

"Our love is stronger than he ever will be... No matter what happens... A kiss from you is all I need."

A kiss?

Lily's eyes lit up in realisation: Felix had given her a clue.

He knew that Pan would force him to drink that potion sooner or later. "Of course..."

True loves kiss could break the spell. She had to kiss him. She had to kiss Felix!

She smiled as she stood up, but when she did, that's when she saw them. Two adults and a boy, no older than eleven.

"Slow down, pal. You got nowhere to go." Said one of the adults as he pulled the boy back by his collar.

The woman sighed. "We made it. Mission accomplished."

Lily frowned, puzzled. What mission? This couldn't be good.

"Are you sure about that?" The little boy asked, his voice very confident. "'Cause my mum is coming to get me. Both of them."

The man scoffed. "You might wanna take a look around, kid. Do you see any clock towers? You're a long way from Storybrooke."

Lily tilted her head in confusion. "Storybrooke?"

"It doesn't matter!My family's been to the Enchanted Forest before, and they can get here again." Even though he had his back to her, Lily could tell he had a proud smile on his face. He must have a loving family to feel that strongly of them.

Shivers were sent down Lily's spine when she heard the lost boys howling in the distance. It sounded as though Pan had made another speech. He must have felt the new arrivals come on the island.

"Well, we're not in the Enchanted Forest. This is Neverland."

"Neverland? You're here to destroy Neverland?" Lily hoped so, however she was beginning to think that these adults had no idea what they were doing.

"It's the mother lode of magic." The black haired woman stated, before turning to the man. "Where's the communicator? We need to signal the Home Office."

Home office? That didn't sound right. What was a communicator? What was an office? Hell, what was home?

The man pulled something out of a sort of bag before he handed a strange black box to her. "Here you go, T."

"An office in the jungle? Huh." Lily was starting to like this boy, he seemed more intelligent than both of the adults put together. "Who works there?"

"Who we work for is not your concern, kid." Lily knew at once that they had no idea, even from a distance, she could see it in his eyes. But she only needed one guess to guess who it was. "Just know that they take care of us."

Lily sighed, 'Oh, I bet he will...' "

Do they? Can they tell you how to get back home after you destroy magic?" The child asked them.

The adults exchanged glances. "We don't ask questions. We just believe in our cause."

The woman was tapping the black box on hand. "Greg?"

"Yeah?"

"I'm not getting a status light on this thing." She gave him the communicator.

"Did you check the batteries?" As he opened it, loads of white sand poured to the ground.

Their eyes widened in shock. "What the hell is this? A toy?"

"It's a good thing you guys don't ask any questions." Lily smirked.

"Let's go." Said Greg.

Lily followed them into the jungle.