Connor's POV

"You're pushing the limits. If you ever insult me again then I'll be more than happy to end your life." He growled. His warning made me shiver when I heard a dark chuckle follow sightly after. "Or even better...I'll kill her."

My arm tightened around Emily's body that was now hoisted over my shoulder. Luckily some of the dust I stole was able to knock her out before she could properly react. I'm not sure why Pan was so keen on getting Emily to believe. I didn't know what she had to believe in, but it had to be something serious if he wanted it so badly he'd kill her himself to get it. I wasn't going to let that happen. I'm not going to let Pan have her. She doesn't deserve to be here, with him.

I have to get her away from Pan and away from this place…I need to take her home.

I continued to push through the vegetation that was blocking my path. I tried to protect myself and Emily as I leaded the two of us through spiked vines and thorny bushes. Using the large blade that Pan had previously given me helped get through the knots of vines. I was relieved to see that Emily was not hurt, only leaving myself with a couple cuts around my legs.

After a short break, I carefully put Emily -who was sitting up against the tree still unconscious- back over my shoulder as I continued walking further way from campus and from Pan. It was getting harder to see as night fell fast and without a torch to guide my way, my eyes could barely make out the trees in the distance ahead.

One hour has passed and I was completely exhausted from walking but I couldn't stop, I had to get here was far away from them as I could. As the night led on, creatures were brought to life while the trees that surrounded us became dark towering shadows. There was no point in continuing on since I couldn't see; I didn't want to hurt Emily. I carefully sat her down by a tree and began making a small fire. Once getting the wood burning I relaxed beside the flames I ripped the material and end of my shirt before wrapping it around the cuts on my skin around my legs.

I couldn't help but notice Emily's peaceful easy breaths as she slept beside me. She had dark rings under her eyes from not sleeping, probably from all the nightmares of this place. I pushed back a strand of hair that fell across her eyes.

"Don't worry Emily. I'm going to get you away from this place." I sighed, knowing that no matter what I did she wasn't going to trust me unless I prove that she can.

"We can both leave together. I'll get you away from here."

Pan's POV

I leaned my head back against the tree, waiting impatiently for my shadow to present itself. I only moved off the tree when a gush of wind swept the leaves off the ground around me, the trees howling along as I stepped away from the tree. I saw a pair of yellow eyes gliding down through the trees until I finally came face to face with the shadow.

"Why is the boy here?" Its dark trancing voice echoed as the wind fell silent in its presence.

Confusion and anger fell across my face. "I thought you brought him here."

The shadows eyes grew bigger as it soon shook its head, "Someone else brought him to the island."

My eyes dropped to the ground, my mind clouded with unwanted thoughts.

No...It couldn't be...

He wouldn't dare come back here...not after what I did.

I cleared my head and looked back up to the shadow that waited for my response.

"He won't be here for long. He will leave only once he completes the task that I've asked."

"He can't be trusted. The boy is a waste of your time."

"Why are you so certain that he will betray me?"

The shadow let out a ghostly chuckle, "Because he already has."

My eyes widened as the shadow flew off into the night sky; anger soon taking over my senses as I felt a presence in my hut. I quickly disappeared from the opening in the jungle and appeared in my hut to catch the intruder. My fists curled as I looked at my hut door that has been left open wide. Someone's been in here and when I catch who it was they are going to wish they'd never even set foot on my island. My eyes narrowed as I looked at my half open glass cabinet in the corner of the room. I stormed over to the cabinet and grabbed the red velvet pouch that was sitting out of place, half open. I could feel my anger ranging through my body as I noticed one of the vials had been stolen. I put the pouch back in the cabinet and slammed the glass door, causing a large crack to run down the right side.

"Pan?"

My head jerked towards Felix who stood at the first step on my hut. I stormed over to him and slammed my hut door behind me.

"At the crack of dawn I want those boy's awake and lined up at the training area!" I yelled furiously.

Felix nodded slowly unsure of the urgency but had already appeared down to the gravel path. I'm bringing the boys to the training area to teach them all a lesson...not to the find out who stole the vial. I knew exactly who stole that vile and once I find them, they're going to wish they'd never even set foot on my island.

Will's POV

"What do you mean she's gone!" I whisper yell to Ethan as everyone stood silently in line.

The sun was only just peering over the hills of the training area. We were all forced out of our huts earlier than usual. No one knew the reason why but Felix pushed our asses out of bed at four in the morning and all the way to the training area so this better be good.

"I watched as Felix busted into Emily's hut but when he came out she wasn't there." Ethan whispered back.

I was about to speak when Felix cut me off.

"Listen up!" Felix yelled as he stood in front of the group. "I've been ordered by Pan to get you all here at the crack of dawn because someone decided to go for a little stroll into Pan's hut."

Gasps and whispers broke the silence as the boys stood shocked. They were right to be scared. Going into Pan's hut without his permission results in the worst consequence there is...death.

"If anyone saw something or someone last night, step forward now." Felix growled loudly.

All the boys took a step back causing Felix to smirk.

"Looks like we're going to have to wait and see what punishment Pan will dig up for you boys, and in these circumstances, looks like we'll be in for a real treat."

All the boys were now talking among themselves. Some were scared of what Pan was going to do and others were demanding to know who broke the rules in the first place. I understood why they were all angry. It was because it really doesn't matter if someone confesses or not, someone broke Pan's rules which means, we all get punished so that Pan can teach as a lesson to never think of disobeying him ever again. If Pan wants control, he'll get it no matter what it takes. However despite all the commotion that was going on, all I was concerned with was finding Emily. I looked at everyone but my body fell stiff as I realized that three people were missing.

Emily, Connor and Pan...which could only make me think of one conclusion.

Connor was the one who went into Pan's hut and then took Emily which also meant that Pan was after not only going after Connor but Emily too.

I felt paralysed and hopeless. I was stuck here while Pan is out there tracking her down. I promised her...that I wouldn't let anything happen to her...I promised her that Pan won't hurt her...I promised her that one day I'd find a way off the island and we'd both escape together...

But now that could all be lost. Memories flashed through my mind as I thought of the worst.

"I need to tell you something." I said.

Emily turned to me as she listened carefully. Pan had told me not to tell anyone but Pan wasn't here…and I had to tell Emily.

"I made a deal with Pan." Emily's eyes narrowed as the words left my mouth but before she could say anything, I continued, "Pan used his magic to save my life, and in return I will need to be loyal to him like the rest of the lost boys. I made Pan agree that when this is all over he will leave you, Ben and Ethan alone." I said.

Emily ran a hand through her hair.

"Will, how could you believe that Pan will actually agree to that kind of deal!" Emily groaned. "That kind of deal would be like asking Pan for a trip off the island." Emily said blankly.

I held out my wrist to Emily and she looked down and smiled warmly at the platted grass band that she made for me on her first couple of days on the island.

I pointed to it and looked at her. "We made a promise, remember." I said making her giggle.

"Ah yes, us being rebels." Emily said proudly.

I laughed and looked down at the threaded grass.

"We're going to get out of here, it may take some time but one day, I promise. We'll find a way." I said.

Emily smiled before holding out her hand that shared the same band. I shook it and she giggled. We lay back down again looking up at the familiar star sky. I knew Emily didn't take it that seriously now but I'm keeping my word.

One day, I will get us out of here.

I'm such an idiot.

For promising Emily that I will keep her out of harm's way when every day now something bad has happened to her. How could I be that stupid to actually think Pan wouldn't hurt her or anyone I care about after agreeing to a deal? What struck me hard was that I promised Emily that I would get her off the island and now Pan's coming after her. I could feel guilt tearing me apart from the inside. Everyone was talking but I felt like they could all hear my heart beat over all the noise

I thought I could make it better...yet I only make things worse.

"Will."

My eyes widened as I heard Pan's voice speaking so softly, that I could only just hear it. I scanned the training area to try and find Pan but he was not here. I felt cold shivers begin to cover my skin as I realized that I was the only one that could hear his voice. I knew what he was doing because he has done this in the past, thought it had been so long. Pan will only ever communicate telepathically with someone if it's serious. It's also extremely dangerous because once he gets inside your head there's no way to stop him.

Once you answer back to Pan you're automatically letting him inside of your head. Say or think the wrong thought and it could be your last. If Pan finds out what I'm really thinking...that I'm breaking our deal, planning to leave the island, or saving Emily...would lead death straight away. I would have probably broken every single one of Pan's rules, if I hadn't already in the past and that would definitely lead to a slow, tortured and painful death.

I'm not going to lie. I am scared, because there is no way out of this one. I took a deep breath and tried to relax, despite the fact that my whole body is trembling.

Don't let him in...

"Will, I know you can hear me, don't ignore me."

Pan's voice was louder than before so there was no chance I could block out his voice. I inhaled and exhaled deeply before swallowing the lump in my throat. One wrong move and he will know everything...

"Pan."

"Oh good, I can hear you loud and clear." Pan said smugly.

"What do you want?" I asked quickly, wanting him out of my head as soon as possible.

"Don't worry, I will be out of your head soon enough."

I bit my lip; this is going to be harder than I thought.

"I'm going to make this very simple. If you or your friends put one foot out of that training area or even think about coming after her-"

"What? You'll kill us." I replied, interrupting him mid-sentence.

Pan only laughed.

"Oh no. Now why would I do that when I could do something far worse then just killing you?" Pan said as he had stopped laughing, his voice dropping, "No, instead I'll banish you and your friends from the island so that you can never return while Emily will stay here."

I felt my stomach sink. The last thing that I ever want is for Emily to be alone with Pan...

"I'll do as you ask."

I could picture Pan smirking without him even having to be here.

"It's good to hear that your loyalty as not been lost and our deal is running smoothly." Pan said his tone now less threatening.

"Yes Pan, I've understood." I responded in a clear loud voice.

"Good, and remember I'll know if you disobey me. Now it's time to warn the others." Pan's voice slowly faded away allowing the sounds around me to return back to normal.

"William!"

Ben snapped me out of my thoughts as he grabbed my arms and lifted me from the tree I was sitting under.

"What's the plan?" He asked, his voice was pumped and I knew he was talking about a plan to save Emily.

I shook my head, "No, we're not going this time."

Ethan pushed in front of Ben with confusion over his face.

"What do you mean, 'we're not going this time'."

I stayed quiet.

How was I supposed to explain that we could all be banished from Neverland if we try and save Emily.

Ben's POV

What is he doing?

I looked over Will as he leaned against the tree like a lost puppy.

What's happening to him?

Why does he have to get all weird now, I need my woman back!

"Will, snap out of it." I said as I shook his shoulders.

Will gave me a frustrated look.

"Ben quit shaking me." Will said as he grabbed my hands off his shoulders before taking a breath.

"Look I need to tell you both something."

Earlier this morning...

Pan's POV

I walked out of Emily's hut and back down onto the gravel path to see Felix walking up to me.

I immediately snapped, "Are the boys at the training area!"

"Yes, they're not going anywhere. Pan what's going on?" Felix asked.

I glanced at the sun that was slowly rising before turning back to Felix.

"Someone's trying to leave the island."

Emily's POV
I opened my eyes to see the ground moving from under me. I blinked a couple of times to find myself upside down, hanging over someone's shoulders...What's happening? I looked down at the persons legs that were walking at a quick pace.

"Hey! What the hell are you doing! Put me down." I shouted as I began kicking my legs around hoping to knock him out.

I managed to kick his head causing the boy to groan in pain as he let go of my legs allowing me to slip off his shoulder. We both landed on the ground except I felt a pain shoot across my leg. I yelled out and grabbed my right leg looking down to find the skin sliced open by a large thorn, and not just any thorn, the poisonous ones that were only found it the parts of the jungle furthest way from campus. Warm blood started to drip out of the long cut and down my leg.

"Emily!" A concerned familiar voice spoke from opposite me causing my attention to turn away from my leg.

My eyes widened as I saw Connor, holding his head where I had kicked him, his eyes looking over my wounded leg before turning back to me.

"Where are you taking me?!" I demanded.

"Please Emily; I'm not going to hurt you!" Connor said while cautiously putting his hands up in defence before looking down at my leg. "Your leg is injured, just let me help you." Connor pleaded as he slowly moved closer to me, "I promise I'll explain everything."

"Then tell me what happened to Oliver!"

His concerned face stiffened as he sighed, "I can't do that Emily."

"Then get away from me!" I yelled.

I crawled backwards until I reached the nearest tree but with my leg the way it is, I could only just pull myself off the ground. I couldn't put a lot of pressure on my foot as the cut continued to bleed out. I went to lunge forwards to run but Connor spoke up.

"Listen I'm trying to help you. If you're smart you wouldn't run."

I turned around to face him. He had a pained but serious expression like he had to finish something, quickly. He slowly walked up to me until he stood over me. Connor looked into my eyes as he grabbed my arms gently, lowering me down the tree until I sat at the ground, then he kneeled down beside me. I flinched as he pulled out his knife.

"Relax Emily." Connor said softly.

He put the knife in the inside of his shirt and stabbed in through the material and began cutting to the side. He pulled the knife down then ripped the bottom of his shirt across his waist leaving a long piece of white material in his hands where he had made previous rips to this shirt. He then began wrapping my leg. Once he finished he tied a knot then helped me up to my feet. I stood up straight and took a small step forwards. The pain was manageable and I was able to walk with a limp.

"Better?" Connor asked.

I gave him a small nod as we both began walking further into the jungle. I had no idea where he was talking me but we were far away from Campus. The beach was close enough to hear the waves so I'm guessing that were walking long side the shore. I know I can't trust Connor, not after everything he's done.

I've stayed quite for at least half an hour. Connor and I haven't spoken a word. I only followed behind him as we walked through the jungle. I wasn't sure what I should do. There was no point in running because my leg would only slow me down and I had no idea where we were. He said he'd tell me what happened to Oliver but he hasn't said a word. Once we walked through an opening I decided to stop walking and confront him.

"Where are you taking me?" I demanded loud and clear.

Connor stopped in his tracks and turned around.

"I can't tell you right now but you have to come with me." Connor warned pleadingly.

This only made me angrier. I quickly grabbed his knife right out of his belt before he could react.

"Connor you're going to tell me exactly what's going on!" I commanded as I held the knife towards him.

This reminds me of when Pan took me to the other side of the island; he manipulated me and controlled my body from the crystal that almost killed me. It's all too familiar and I had a really bad feeling that Connor is going to do something very similar. He stood his ground even with the knife inches away. After a couple seconds of silence I moved the knife closer towards him.

"Answer me!" I yelled.

"Emily its Pan, he is going to kill you!" Connor yelled back.

His face then softened as he looked at me. I felt my arm lowering the blade as my stomach turned in a knot.

"He what?" I asked but it came out as a faint whisper.

I shook my head and cleared my throat.

"Why should I believe anything you say? You're Pan's new puppet and I bet you both planned this!"

Connor's face showed a look of pain and my eyes widened as he dropped to his knees in front of me before grabbing my hands.

"Please Emily."

I was shocked to hear how broken Connor's voice sounded. It didn't even sound like him at all. Something was telling me that this could be a trap but a small part was deciding whether to believe him or not.

"I know you don't trust me, especially after our past. I've come to help you because you're in danger. Pan is going to kill you. We need to get away from here! Away from Pan and far away from Neverland!"

I couldn't believe what I was hearing. It just doesn't make any sense. Why would Connor come all the way to Neverland only to want to leave again? Was it because of me?

"Emily, come with me, we can leave this place and never return. We can leave Neverland right now; you can forget about Pan and the island, just come with me. It's what you have been planning to do ever since you got here!"

I didn't know what to say.

Could I really leave Neverland and go home…

What if this could be my only chance to get out of here and away from Pan?

I swallowed the lump in my throat.

"Ok...let's go."