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Chapter 25 - The Rescue Team

Rose's POV -
This waiting was infuriating me. Peter refused to let me out of bed because of my 'injuries'. I feel fine. It's not that bad I can't remember a small traumatic event. My memories would come back eventually. I've watched enough films to know that. I had Tootles, Tinkerbell and a new fairy who's name I can't remember, watching over me to make sure that I stayed in bed while everyone else searched the island for Chip. I had Tootles clutching my arm whilst asleep and the fairies were hovering by the door. Our only hope was Edward as he was the last person to see Chip but he knew nothing. I feel sorry for putting him on the spot like that especially after he didn't know anything.

"MOTHER. MOTHER. MOTHER", Some lost boys shouted running into the hideout. I couldn't help but wince at the sound of there high pitched shouts after hours of practically silence. Tinkerbell, seeing my reaction, flew straight out the door. I heard a lot of angry jingles but I couldn't make out the words followed by, "ok, sorry". Then in height order Gubby and the Twins walked in with Tinkerbell flying in-front with a smug look on her face. The lost boys lined up by the side of the bed. Heads bowed in disappointment.
"We're so sorry Mother", they said in a sad tone. Sorry?
"What are you sorry about?", I asked confused.
"Your not well and we made it worse when we shouted", Guppy said.
"It's fine really. It's been so quiet all day I wasn't used to the noise", I laughed. All three looked up huge smiles on their faces, then they all jumped onto the bed chanting, "mothers not mad at us", as they went along.

I couldn't help but laugh at there enthusiasm. Just then a huge crow echoed across the hideout. We all stopped what we were doing and watched the door expectantly. As if on cue Peter stormed through the door, Rufio and Slightly close behind.
"And you haven't found him?", he asked strained running a hand through his hair.
"No he's vanished without a trace", Rufio said bored.
"Where's Fox?", Peter asked spinning around as if he was in the room but he missed him when he walked in. Immediately Guppy's and the Twins raised there hands in the air at the question. Everyone in the room smiled at there childish behaviour, I even think the corners of Rufio's mouth twitched.
"Ok, what is it?", Peter asked amused. Looking between each other they look a deep breath before they all said in one breath, "we-found-Chip-the-pirates-got-him-then-Fox-told-u s-to-get-you".
Peter stood in thought for a moment rubbing his chin, "that still doesn't explain where fox is", he thought out loud.

Then as if on que Nibs ran in the room with Native American Indiana on his tracks. He wore animal skin three quarter length trousers and shirt, he had long hair that went half way down his back that was tied into a pony tail at the nape of his neck. I recognised him from the game with the Indians the other day.
"They got Fox and Chip", he blurted out before anyone could say anything.
"How did they get Fox?", Slightly asked.
"No idea, but me and Ash saw them throwing Fox into the boat", Nibs stated.
"How do you know they have Chip then?", Rufio asked.
"Hook told him to shut up". Everyone was silent after that comment and the tension grew due to the silence. I couldn't stand it no more and stood up, everyone looking my way at the movement.
"What are we standing here like idiots for. Lets get Chip and Fox", the lost boys murmured their agreement.
"And how are we supposed to do that?", Rufio asked looking at me like and I was a idiot.
"How am I supposed to know?", I retorted, "it's not like I do this often".

Everyone then went silent. Peter seemed to be daydreaming, Slightly looked constipated in thought, Rufio looked bored as he twirled a knife in his hand, Nibs and the Indian I think he called ash were chatting quietly in the corner, the Twins were annoying Guppy, I don't know where the fairies went and I was sitting on the bed trying to figure out a plan.
"I got it", Peter announced jumping into the air and landing slowly. Everyone watched him in anticipation for his plan.
"First of all, Ash", he turned to look at the Indian, "how many are willing to help?", what?
"The usual", Ash shrugged.
"Good, I need to go and talk to the mermaids to see what they know. While I'm gone, I want you all to get ready for battle. Then we're going in when I come back", he turned to look at Rufio, "come here a sec, I need to tell you something", and they began whispering to one another.

Everyone left the room, me included as we went to retrieve weapons. The lost boys ran in all directions talking weapons from all over, hiding weapons in all sorts of places over there body. The twins were running around with pots, painting battle strips on the other boys faces. Nibs grabbed a few weapons and ran up the stairs with Ash. At that moment Peter walked into the room shouting orders around, but I couldn't see Rufio with him.
I felt a tug at my hand and looked down to see the twins, one was holding the pot of paint whilst the the other had the paint dripping from his finger tips, "you turn mother", they said in unison. I crouched down to be eye level with them and closed my eyes. I felt the rough paint drawn across both my cheeks in two lines.
I opened my eyes once they stopped, "how do I look?", I asked. But they just giggled and ran away. Lets hope they didn't draw something on my face. Signing I turned to come face to face with Peter, I immediately took a step back at the close proximity. I thought he was going to tell me I couldn't fight but I noticed he was holding a sword out to me. It was a dull blade but still had a glint to it showing me it was still sharp no matter the appearance it gave off, the handle was bronze with a round ball end.
"Can you use it?", he asked with a smirk almost as if he knew the answer.
"I'll try", I smiled back taking the blade, it was lighter than I though it would be. I adjusted it in my hand and inspected the blade more closely.

"Lost boys", Peter called, "and Rose", he more softly, "head down to the coast, Slightly is in-charge until then. We attack at dawn. You will meet Rufio down there who will take charge and tell you what to do as well as Nibs and Ash with some Indians", he looked around at the lost boys, "well, what are you waiting for. GO", then he jumped up, flying through the tunnel I didn't see above our heads. The lost boys ran for the stairs and I quickly scurried after them not wanting to be left behind. When I reached the top the twins were waiting.
"Come along mother", they said before briskly walking into the woods. And I couldn't help but notice how they even walked instep with one another.

It was almost sunset by the time we finally got to the beach. All the lost boys were there playing, what looked like, tag. I sat on the sand with my back to a tree to lean on and just watched the scene. Nibs walked onto the beach with Ash and a five other Indians dressed similar to him. They all stood in a circle admiring a weapon he was showing them. I looked around again, spotting Rufio walk out of the trees with Edward in tow. I'd totally forgot about Edward. Does this mean they're starting to trust him?
"Everyone fall in", Rufio shouted. The beach fell into silence as everyone gathered around Rufio. As I went to walk over Tootles ran in front of me holding in arms up in a silent signal that he wanted to be carried. I picked him up and joined the others.
"Here's the plan", Rufio started, "Peter will draw the attention of the pirates. We have to fly over to the boat and sneak on board and hide around the place. When Peter shouts now, we attack. If Fox and Chip aren't tied to the mask then", he looked at Nibs, "you and Ash are to go down to the cells and break them out. The rest of us are to kick some pirate butt", he looked over the the setting sun, everyone followed his gaze and we saw a shadow flying over the water and slowing landing on the ship. Peter.
We all looked over to Rufio who smirked, "lets go", and he took to the air while tightly gripping Edwards arm. I couldn't help but feel sorry for Edward as all the colour left his face. We all followed after. Tootles jumped out of my arms and started cartwheeling. We lowered to the water. As we approached the boat I saw the pirates were all on deck slowly walking to Peter who was talking to Hook, Chip and Fox tied to the mask and that crocodile circling the area around the plank. I couldn't help but feel nervous but at the same time I felt excited. I was so ready to do this and get some revenge from the pirates dragging me out of my room in the middle of the night to use me as bait. My grip on the sword tightened. I am so ready.

Oooh. This chapter was gonna be longer but I wanted to build up the suspension. the next chapter will come after I finish all my summer hmw.

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