First Kiss
By: Glossy
Disclaimer: See chapter 1
A/N: Hi everyone! I'd like to thank all of my reviewers!
Terra Seruba, Harmony McKellin, ZidaneGirl64, biblehermione, IamI, Rogsana Guerrero, AngelicOne, Adael, Mily, yamidragoness, libra girl, Enigma, Angelsmile06, ksha2222 aGoddess on her knees, VirgoMoon, StAnS gOdDesS, Kimi The Kenlei, Kat Solo, RoyalWriter/Reader, and Anna Marie *This chapter is dedicated to you!*
I think that's everyone who reviewed, if I missed your name, sorry! But thanks a bunch! Well, Terra Seruba asked two questions in her last review, how old Brittany and Peter are, and the answer to that is Brittany is 12 and Peter is 13. (I think I put that in the first chapter, but I'm not sure) The answer to the second question is that the Mermaids try to drown anybody they don't like, (I know, that's really mean) I guess you could say they're just kind of mean and hot tempered *not as hot tempered as Tinker Bell though* If you watch or have seen the movie you'll know what I mean ^_^
Okay, on with the chapter...
Tiger Lily walked slowly as her breathing was slowing down back to normal pace. She still couldn't believe what had happened. Brittany was by far the most obnoxious girl that Peter had ever brought here, Tiger Lily thought, as she pushed strands of hair out of her eyes. Who did she think she was, coming here and attempting to steal him away from me? I'm a Princess, so it's not like she has a chance anyway.
She walked a little more, kicking some sand along the way. I'm pretty, I'm everything Brittany's not, so what have I got to lose? Nothing. Peter will be mine...she'll see. Last night he seemed a lot more interested in me then in her, it just wouldn't make sense if Peter liked her. Why am I making myself sick over this? I know he likes me, no; loves me, end of story. She demanded herself. Ever since Brittany arrived things have become ridiculous.
It must have been an hour since Brittany left. Where the hell was she?, Peter thought, getting worried, and it wasn't like him to worry. He was always so happy and carefree, but right now he just wasn't. "Pan!", Cubby wined, "I'm starving!". "Yeah!", complained Nibs "Where's mother?".
"Will you all just calm down?", Peter asked loudly. The boys looked at him as if waiting for him to make his point; not seeming to care about whatever he told them. "Please go in the other room, I need to think about something. I'm sure your Mother will be back shortly", Peter told them trying to seem calm but you could tell very well he was faking it.
Being as young as they are, the boys couldn't tell anything was bothering Peter and gave him an awkward stare. "That's an order from your Captain", said Peter harshly, which got them moving.
As soon as they left he panicked, a million un-answered questions buzzed in his head. Where is she? Is she okay? Did something happen? What to do? He had never been in a situation quite like the one he was in now. Peter paced around. It's been past ten minutes. He knew he'd have to do something. Peter knew she had probably headed off to Mermaid Lagoon to wash up.
He hoped she really hadn't gone there by herself because the Mermaids were very rude if you were... well... a visitor. There was nothing left to do but go there and try to find her and see what had happened.
Peter opened the door quickly and slid out silently. He took a jump and flew up into the air. Peter made sure to keep his eye on everything he flew over until he got to Mermaid Lagoon. Surely she would still be there, he hoped. Man, he was really worried. When he spotted Mermaid Lagoon he saw the Mermaids doing the usual, splashing around and looking at their reflections.
"Look girls!", one said, "It's Peter!". Peter landed on the nearest rock. "Hello Peter!", they all chimed. "Hello girls...listen, have you seen a girl with light brown hair and brown eyes around here?" He asked hoping the answer would be yes.
The black haired mermaid looked at the blonde who shook her head and then looked Peter in the eyes. "Why, who on earth are you talking about dear?", she asked him. Peter sighed heavily. "Her name is Brittany, have you seen her?", Peter asked again just in case. The red haired mermaid sighed.
"Nope, never heard of her...could you tell us a story Peter? We love hearing about all your adventures!", she said. "Sorry, I can't now...I've got to find Brittany, maybe later, okay?", Peter told them. They all fumed and some dove underwater as he flew away.
The blonde, the red and the black haired mermaids looked at each other. "I wish him luck because he'll never find her", the redhead one said fixing her hair. The other two smirked as they too went to look at themselves in the crystal clear water.
Peter gave the lagoon one last glance. I could have sworn they would know where Brittany is...I guess my journey continues. Peter gave yet another sigh, where else could he look? Where else could she be? For once in his life he actually felt miserable and he hated it. He wasn't used to it.
"Brittany!", he called desperately in agony, "Where are you?!" Peter winced as rain began to sprinkle. The only thing Peter could think of was to go see the Indians, maybe Tiger Lily knew where Brittany was.
Peter tried his best to fly quickly as the rain began to pour harder. Peter spotted their tribe; he landed and started to run towards Tiger Lily. He slowed down as he neared the door. "Tiger Lily", he said a little anxious, "may I come in?" Tiger Lily was sitting on her bed twisting her hair (out of boredom) but when she heard Peter's voice her eyes lit up.
"Peter! What a nice surprise, oh, please come in and out of the rain", she said as she changed her position and sat crossed legged. Peter entered, his hair and clothes damp. "Sorry to bother you Tiger Lily, but I didn't come by to visit", he told her quickly taking a seat. Tiger Lily looked a little hurt.
"Oh, then...what did you come here for?", she asked with false cheerfulness. You're going to ask about her aren't you? "Have you seen Brittany? She went to Mermaid Lagoon and never came back", Peter told her right off the bat. "No, sorry, I haven't seen her", replied Tiger Lily. I knew it. It was about Brittany.
"I'm worried, it can be dangerous out there", Peter said as he rested his head on one hand. "I know", Tiger Lily responded, not paying much attention. I have a chance! I mean, it wasn't like she was really great competition but I have a good chance in getting him to like me better now!, Tiger Lily told herself. She didn't want anything serious to happen to Brittany, she didn't want anything really bad to happen to anyone, but if Brittany was out of the way it would make things easier.
"Well, thanks anyway. I'm going to keep looking", Peter told her getting up. Tiger Lily grabbed Peter's arm and forced him to sit back down. "Peter, you can't keep looking for her today okay? The rain is coming down pretty hard and I don't want you hurt. I just think you should go home for now, I'd die if anything happened to you", Tiger Lily said giving him a loving smile.
Peter sighed. "I suppose, I wouldn't want you worried", Peter said. He left waving Tiger Lily goodbye and headed back towards Hang Man's tree.
When he got there it was nightfall. The Lost Boys complained but he sent them off to bed anyway. Tinker Bell was already sleeping when he got there. Peter laid down on his hammock. He wasn't sure if coming back here and not searching because of the storm was right.
At night, cold...cold as it is I'm still up in my bed...waiting. Wondering if she's all right. I'll find her...no matter what...I'll wait for her...no matter how long the wait...I should be there for her no matter how long the rain should fall. I should be there no matter how cold the wind blows...I'll be waiting. She's waiting for me as I wait for her. I love her...she's out there...I know it! I'll be there for her...soon...I hope.
That's what Peter told himself as he stared at the ceiling. I love her? Was that this feeling? Love? I've never been in love...before.
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Coughing and sputtering Brittany washed up onto the shore. She spit out tons of seawater. She felt really sick and achy. She looked around, her vision kind of a blur. The Mermaids had tried to drown her, from what she remembered they pulled her under and had tied her leg to this boulder with a piece of seaweed. Although her vision was hazy from opening her eyes underwater, she remembered what had happened clearly.
She squinted because her eyes stung. She remembered the scary feeling of thinking she was going to die and not being able to breathe. She was sure she was a goner...I wouldn't of even had the chance to tell Peter that I loved him...I guess it's true, you never know what's going to happen tomorrow or the day after that. You could be dead, you just don't know.
Brittany had been tugging at the seaweed with all her might and miraculously a miracle happened. The seaweed had snapped, allowing her to swim up to shore; which she almost didn't live through because she was pretty far down in the ocean. It had left a huge cut on her ankle, from all the pulling and tugging until the seaweed had snapped. Brittany coughed out some more seawater.
She didn't get that great of a look at the mermaids who did it, but that was the least of her worries. The thing that she was still worried about, no matter how much pain she was in, was that she still didn't have any clothes on and she didn't know where the hell she was.
Maybe I'll float right up to Hang Man's tree...yeah, like that would happen, no matter how much she would like it to. Brittany forced herself to get on her knees. Brittany stood up, legs shaky.
She ran over to an area with lots of trees and bushes, she fell down a few times along the way. Like Peter and Tinker Bell, she found the same leaves that they made their clothes out of. Thank you God, Brittany thought as she kneeled down and made something out of the leaves. It took about two hours.
It was nothing like Tinker Bell's dress, but at least it was something to wear. Her shoes were of poor quality also. Brittany kept pulling the dress down. It was kind of short. Hey, she snapped at herself, be thankful you have clothes. All right, enough of that topic...time to figure out how to get back to Hangman's tree.
She looked around and sighed. I'm totally lost. The rain had turned from pouring into drizzling, which was a good thing in Brittany's case. It has to be night! Why does it have to be night? Being somewhere where she wasn't familiar gave her the creeps.
Brittany sat on a rock. Let me just clear my thoughts. She heard a suspicious noise from behind her so she turned around quickly, very scared. "Hello?", Brittany said softly and squeakily. "Anybody there?" Brittany looked behind her shoulder, being so cautious she barely moved. All of a sudden a little bird flew out of the bushes. Brittany let out a sigh of relief. It was just a bird. She got up slowly and decided to go east, she had to guess...or she'd never find her way back. Besides east looked safer than west.
For a while things went okay, aside from the fact that she was lost. Rustle rustle, went the trees and bushes. She could hear something moving in the sand. It's probably just another bird...calm down girl. As soon as she thought that, two strong arms grabbed her around the waist.
She screamed but the sounds were muffled because she was stuffed into a bag of some sort. The last thing she remembered was blackness.
Brittany's eyes fluttered open. Her head felt numb with a slight pain and her eye's felt heavy. She felt weak all over. If she tried to make an effort to stand up she'd most likely fall back down. As she looked at her surroundings they were different from what she had last seen.
It was dreary and wooden. It felt kind of moist and gross. Her hands were tied above her head and her feet were tied up to a pole near her. At least she was sitting down, because of her lack of strength she'd never been able to stand. Brittany winced at that fact that the rope was tied around her ankles and wrists so tightly that they hurt. Her nose wrinkled up at the musty smell.
Where am I?, she asked herself. She barely remembered what happened; the last she remembered was blackness and coming up from the ocean and making a sad excuse for a dress that she was now wearing. It felt like she had not been conscious for a while because she felt terrible. All of a sudden the door flung open. A short fat man came waddling in.
"I see your awake miss", the man said. Brittany looked up, her eye's scanning him over. "Where am I?", she blurted out. "Why your aboard Captain Hook's ship miss", the man said in an annoying voice. Captain Hook? It took Brittany a minute to realize who Captain Hook was because she felt so lifeless and tired.
She remembered back to the stories about Peter Pan that she knew. Oh no!, she wailed in her head. I've been kidnapped! But for what reason? Brittany decided to stay quiet in case the short man was armed with a dagger or something.
"Um, who are you?", asked Brittany, her voice a little shaky. She was now officially scared; Captain Hook could very well kill her, or get somebody else to do it. "My name is Smee", he said quickly, looking through a cabinet as he grabbed a bottle of what appeared to be rum.
At that he left without another word. Brittany felt her stomach knot up. She felt helpless. What am I going to do? She wondered more scared than she'd ever felt in her life.
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Peter awoke the next late afternoon feeling anxious. Sleeping seemed like a waste of time when Brittany could be anywhere, or worse, in trouble. He was still taken aback by what he had thought about. Being in love? It had never happened before. The thought never even occurred to him. He wasn't very knowledgeable when it came to love first of all.
He moved it quickly to the back of his mind. This can wait, Brittany was lost and most likely in trouble and he had to find her. The Lost Boys and Tinker Bell were still sleeping and it was better off that way so he could leave quicker. They hadn't had a decent meal in the house since Brittany had been gone, which was also a problem.
Peter moved out as fast as possible. Within minutes he was flying and searching again. The weather was cool and the sky was still gray. Where could she be? Suddenly it hit him hard and fast like someone stabbing you. Hook! He could have taken her. Of all people he would seem most likely to kidnap someone; knowing that he had kidnapped Tiger Lily in the past. So with that, he set off to go to Captain Hook's ship.
"Smee", Captain Hook said impatiently as Smee came in with the rum. Smee closed the door behind him "Y-yes sir?", He asked shakily. "We kidnapped the brat! that was to obvious...", he snapped clearly annoyed. Smee didn't know what to say really.
"Make her walk the plank," Hook sighed ,"If Pan comes to save her somehow we'll kill him in the process". "So, we're going to kill the girl sir?", Smee asked. "Yes, why not? It doesn't really matter, one less brat to worry about and it would obviously upset Pan", Hook responded. "Right Sir, I'll give the orders", Smee nodded.
Brittany was startled as she heard commotion about above the decks. What in the hell was going on? In a split second some burly looking pirates busted in. They untied her and then retied her hands together and started to carry her up towards the deck. Brittany felt so weak, like a lifeless doll, she couldn't even fight if she tried. Her legs were free but she couldn't find the strength to use them.
They placed her on the plank as quite a bit of pirates poked swords at her. She just wanted to cry, everything was so wrong right now. It was drizzling a bit. "Walk the plank!," Pirates yelled. Brittany took a small step forward. She could die here and now, underneath this plank is freezing cold water, so cold your body would feel numb as soon as you touched it.
Peter, Brittany thought trying to send him a mental message as she closed her eyes tight and a tear slid down her cheek; if you can please save me...please! Things definitely hadn't been going Brittany's way. She had nearly drowned and almost died and now it was happening all over again in a different way.
Peter was almost at Captain Hook's ship. He could see it. Peter squinted his eyes; there was something on the plank...it looked like it was green...it couldn't be Brittany, could it? Peter zoomed down on the plank as fast as he could, so fast his eyes started to water. Another storm was also brewing, the rain getting harder.
As he got closer he saw that it was Brittany. Peter was getting closer but Brittany was getting closer to falling into the ocean. Without thinking Peter swooped down and picked her up, moving as swift as a bird. It scared Brittany a lot because her eye's had been closed and she hadn't been expecting to be picked up. She had been expecting to drown to death for the second time. She opened her eye's and saw Peter.
Brittany allowed herself to cry as she wrapped her arms around his neck. Thank God for Peter, she thought silently. Peter was at least twenty-two feet above the ship but you could still hear pirates yelling. Peter glanced at Brittany's tear stained face, well, half of her face because the other side was buried into his shoulder. She looks like an angel...he thought to himself. Before he could think much more he heard angry yells and out of no where a canon shot a bomb out at them.
He moved away quickly as more shot out at him. He began to fly away from the ship still hearing bombs being shot. Hopefully that will be the end of Hook for a while. But Peter didn't know how wrong he was...
Halfway to Hang Man's tree the storm had gotten horrible so the two decided to spend the night in a nearby cave. It was far from pleasant. After they had settled in Brittany spoke. "Thank you for saving me...I don't know where I'd be without you", Brittany said quietly feeling like crying again. "It was nothing, I'm just glad your all right", Peter spoke quietly. He was glad she was here with him now, now he could sleep tonight without worrying. "What do you say we get some sleep?," Peter suggested. Brittany nodded.
He wondered what had happened to Brittany very much, but she most likely didn't want to talk about it. He'd ask her later.
It was sunrise and it was beautiful. The sun was an orange yellowish color as the sky was crystal clear. An educated guess of the time would be six o' clock a.m.. Brittany remembered all to well having to spend the night with Peter in the cave after he'd made his heroic entrance to rescue her.
He came at the right time and did everything he could to save her and succeeded. Brittany sighed. She was beginning to really think that there could be a semi-perfect person. Peter seemed to be one. Oh, wouldn't that go straight to his head if I told him that? She laughed quietly to herself.
It had been raining hard last night, it was the worst storm Neverland had seen in ages, but now it was fine. She sat up, hand on the stone cold floor. A shiver went through her body. It was cold. Brittany glanced at where Peter had been sleeping last night. He wasn't there.
She got up shivering as she headed over to the entrance of the cave and peered out, sun rays dancing on her face. She squinted her eyes. It may have been sunny but the temperature wasn't pleasant at all. It was very, very cold. Brittany took a simple step out of the cave, the wind hitting her face and blowing her hair back.
There she saw Peter. He was sitting on a rock close to the outside of the cave looking as if he was thinking. "Peter", Brittany called gently walking over. She said the first thing that came to her mind, "We best be off, I'm sure the Lost Boys are terribly worried"
Peter's face lightened.
"No," he said shaking his head "They're probably just hungry and need someone to sew up their clothes. It's not like them to worry, They're very carefree", Peter finished slowly.
There was a few minutes of silence when Peter then looked into her eyes. Brittany's heart raced a bit.
He said nothing but he grabbed her hands gently but firmly and started to lift her up off the ground. She was a little taken aback. Brittany tried not to show her nervousness, she wasn't very good at hiding her emotions because people could always tell what she was feeling before she had a chance to say it herself.
Hands in hands, face to face, Peter lifted them higher. The sun was shining on both of their faces they were so high up. Peter stopped right where they were floating. She really is beautiful, he thought gazing into her honey eyes.
He wanted to kiss her, but wasn't sure he could or if she'd want him too. The thought of kissing brought him back a few memories. The first time Wendy tried to show him what a kiss was Tinker Bell had put a stop to it. Now that he knew what a kiss was he wanted to give Brittany one even though he'd never kissed someone before. It was hard to resist. Before he could restrain himself he was leaning forward as he closed his eye's.
Brittany's heart was thumping so hard she thought it was going to pop out of her chest. Is he going to kiss me? Brittany's cheeks were turning crimson. She'd never been kissed before, she was more than a little nervous and frightened. She did want him to kiss her though.
Peter's nose was touching Brittany's. He felt his heart skip a few beats. Well, here it goes he thought, though he felt woozy from being so close to her face. Right after he thought that his lips met hers. The kiss was gentle. Brittany's arms found their way around Peter's neck as his arms were now wrapped snug around her waist.
This feels so nice, Brittany thought now not one bit cold. Peter's kiss was warming her up more than the sun was, it being closer to them, the reason being because they were up in the air. Brittany's heart was fluttering as her cheeks turned more and more red. Who'd ever thought kissing in the air would feel so amazing. My first kiss...and Peter's then one to do it, she thought dreamily lost in the kiss.
Peter was now also flushing. This feels so right, I really hope she'll stay with me forever. Her lips were soft and she seemed so delicate. He never wanted this moment to end and hoped Brittany didn't either. Peter wanted to do nothing but hold her now.
Finally the two needed a breath and their lips parted, their faces still very close. They both just gazed into each other's eyes. All the nervousness and awkwardness Peter felt before about whether or not to tell Brittany that he loved her all seemed to fade away at this exact moment. The time seemed right.
"I love you", he whispered as he tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. And he meant it too, this was the first time he'd felt this kind of love and there's no way in hell he'd ever lie about something like that, and certainly never to Brittany. There was silence.
Now Brittany was really taken aback, more so than ever. She didn't know what to say, she hadn't been expecting what she had just heard. Love? Did he say love? She felt like she was going to pass out. Oh, geez, Brittany thought desperately, I need some water or something!
Peter hoped he hadn't scared her. She's being awfully quiet, I probably scared her. Peter thought about it for a moment. Yeah, that had to be it because who'd ever of thought Peter Pan would ever fall in love? Nobody. He was always just a big flirt.
Brittany was breathing heavily now. I know I love him too but it's happening so fast my head feels like it's spinning. Brittany took a breath and said what she felt without another thought. "I love you also", she whispered barely audible.
Now Peter was taken aback. Even though she had said that so quietly Peter heard her like she yelled it. He had expected her to shove him away and say something along the lines of "Humph! Peter Pan doesn't fall in love, what do you take me for?", like most ordinary people would, but then again Brittany isn't ordinary.
Every girl is going to envy me, Brittany thought a little scared about it but then smiled a bit. I wish I could see Tiger Lily's face when she finds out! Brittany knew it sounded a little mean but hey, you can't always be nice...
For the first time in a while Brittany looked up at Peter. Peter gave her an unreadable look. Brittany bravely leaned forward and wrapped her arms around Peter's shoulders tightly. "I don't ever want to let go, I don't ever want this moment to end", she whispered hugging him. "Neither do I", Peter responded, softly stroking her hair.
Brittany's head rested on Peter's shoulder as his did over her's. I never expected my first kiss to be so natural and romantic, Brittany thought with a smile. She just wanted to live this moment as long as possible. It seemed like forever and yet only like a second when Peter spoke, "I think we should get down now". Brittany nodded, no matter how much she wanted to stay in this same position in this same spot forever, all good things must come to an end.
Still holding hands Peter led her slowly to the ground. It was much colder down by the cave. Without thinking Brittany said "I never knew you felt that way about..." she breathed in deeply before saying "Me". Peter looked down at the ground.
"Yeah, it's the first time I've ever felt like this with anyone before...it's new to me", he spoke nervously. Brittany sighed. So this is how love feels...it feels wonderful. For the first time in a long time Brittany felt great.
A/N: Hope you liked this chapter! It was a lot of work to get this chapter up because it was always messing up when I tried to post it. The ending was a little rushed. Please review! The next chapter will be out soon. It's a surprise I didn't use a song in this chapter ne?^-^
By: Glossy
Disclaimer: See chapter 1
A/N: Hi everyone! I'd like to thank all of my reviewers!
Terra Seruba, Harmony McKellin, ZidaneGirl64, biblehermione, IamI, Rogsana Guerrero, AngelicOne, Adael, Mily, yamidragoness, libra girl, Enigma, Angelsmile06, ksha2222 aGoddess on her knees, VirgoMoon, StAnS gOdDesS, Kimi The Kenlei, Kat Solo, RoyalWriter/Reader, and Anna Marie *This chapter is dedicated to you!*
I think that's everyone who reviewed, if I missed your name, sorry! But thanks a bunch! Well, Terra Seruba asked two questions in her last review, how old Brittany and Peter are, and the answer to that is Brittany is 12 and Peter is 13. (I think I put that in the first chapter, but I'm not sure) The answer to the second question is that the Mermaids try to drown anybody they don't like, (I know, that's really mean) I guess you could say they're just kind of mean and hot tempered *not as hot tempered as Tinker Bell though* If you watch or have seen the movie you'll know what I mean ^_^
Okay, on with the chapter...
Tiger Lily walked slowly as her breathing was slowing down back to normal pace. She still couldn't believe what had happened. Brittany was by far the most obnoxious girl that Peter had ever brought here, Tiger Lily thought, as she pushed strands of hair out of her eyes. Who did she think she was, coming here and attempting to steal him away from me? I'm a Princess, so it's not like she has a chance anyway.
She walked a little more, kicking some sand along the way. I'm pretty, I'm everything Brittany's not, so what have I got to lose? Nothing. Peter will be mine...she'll see. Last night he seemed a lot more interested in me then in her, it just wouldn't make sense if Peter liked her. Why am I making myself sick over this? I know he likes me, no; loves me, end of story. She demanded herself. Ever since Brittany arrived things have become ridiculous.
It must have been an hour since Brittany left. Where the hell was she?, Peter thought, getting worried, and it wasn't like him to worry. He was always so happy and carefree, but right now he just wasn't. "Pan!", Cubby wined, "I'm starving!". "Yeah!", complained Nibs "Where's mother?".
"Will you all just calm down?", Peter asked loudly. The boys looked at him as if waiting for him to make his point; not seeming to care about whatever he told them. "Please go in the other room, I need to think about something. I'm sure your Mother will be back shortly", Peter told them trying to seem calm but you could tell very well he was faking it.
Being as young as they are, the boys couldn't tell anything was bothering Peter and gave him an awkward stare. "That's an order from your Captain", said Peter harshly, which got them moving.
As soon as they left he panicked, a million un-answered questions buzzed in his head. Where is she? Is she okay? Did something happen? What to do? He had never been in a situation quite like the one he was in now. Peter paced around. It's been past ten minutes. He knew he'd have to do something. Peter knew she had probably headed off to Mermaid Lagoon to wash up.
He hoped she really hadn't gone there by herself because the Mermaids were very rude if you were... well... a visitor. There was nothing left to do but go there and try to find her and see what had happened.
Peter opened the door quickly and slid out silently. He took a jump and flew up into the air. Peter made sure to keep his eye on everything he flew over until he got to Mermaid Lagoon. Surely she would still be there, he hoped. Man, he was really worried. When he spotted Mermaid Lagoon he saw the Mermaids doing the usual, splashing around and looking at their reflections.
"Look girls!", one said, "It's Peter!". Peter landed on the nearest rock. "Hello Peter!", they all chimed. "Hello girls...listen, have you seen a girl with light brown hair and brown eyes around here?" He asked hoping the answer would be yes.
The black haired mermaid looked at the blonde who shook her head and then looked Peter in the eyes. "Why, who on earth are you talking about dear?", she asked him. Peter sighed heavily. "Her name is Brittany, have you seen her?", Peter asked again just in case. The red haired mermaid sighed.
"Nope, never heard of her...could you tell us a story Peter? We love hearing about all your adventures!", she said. "Sorry, I can't now...I've got to find Brittany, maybe later, okay?", Peter told them. They all fumed and some dove underwater as he flew away.
The blonde, the red and the black haired mermaids looked at each other. "I wish him luck because he'll never find her", the redhead one said fixing her hair. The other two smirked as they too went to look at themselves in the crystal clear water.
Peter gave the lagoon one last glance. I could have sworn they would know where Brittany is...I guess my journey continues. Peter gave yet another sigh, where else could he look? Where else could she be? For once in his life he actually felt miserable and he hated it. He wasn't used to it.
"Brittany!", he called desperately in agony, "Where are you?!" Peter winced as rain began to sprinkle. The only thing Peter could think of was to go see the Indians, maybe Tiger Lily knew where Brittany was.
Peter tried his best to fly quickly as the rain began to pour harder. Peter spotted their tribe; he landed and started to run towards Tiger Lily. He slowed down as he neared the door. "Tiger Lily", he said a little anxious, "may I come in?" Tiger Lily was sitting on her bed twisting her hair (out of boredom) but when she heard Peter's voice her eyes lit up.
"Peter! What a nice surprise, oh, please come in and out of the rain", she said as she changed her position and sat crossed legged. Peter entered, his hair and clothes damp. "Sorry to bother you Tiger Lily, but I didn't come by to visit", he told her quickly taking a seat. Tiger Lily looked a little hurt.
"Oh, then...what did you come here for?", she asked with false cheerfulness. You're going to ask about her aren't you? "Have you seen Brittany? She went to Mermaid Lagoon and never came back", Peter told her right off the bat. "No, sorry, I haven't seen her", replied Tiger Lily. I knew it. It was about Brittany.
"I'm worried, it can be dangerous out there", Peter said as he rested his head on one hand. "I know", Tiger Lily responded, not paying much attention. I have a chance! I mean, it wasn't like she was really great competition but I have a good chance in getting him to like me better now!, Tiger Lily told herself. She didn't want anything serious to happen to Brittany, she didn't want anything really bad to happen to anyone, but if Brittany was out of the way it would make things easier.
"Well, thanks anyway. I'm going to keep looking", Peter told her getting up. Tiger Lily grabbed Peter's arm and forced him to sit back down. "Peter, you can't keep looking for her today okay? The rain is coming down pretty hard and I don't want you hurt. I just think you should go home for now, I'd die if anything happened to you", Tiger Lily said giving him a loving smile.
Peter sighed. "I suppose, I wouldn't want you worried", Peter said. He left waving Tiger Lily goodbye and headed back towards Hang Man's tree.
When he got there it was nightfall. The Lost Boys complained but he sent them off to bed anyway. Tinker Bell was already sleeping when he got there. Peter laid down on his hammock. He wasn't sure if coming back here and not searching because of the storm was right.
At night, cold...cold as it is I'm still up in my bed...waiting. Wondering if she's all right. I'll find her...no matter what...I'll wait for her...no matter how long the wait...I should be there for her no matter how long the rain should fall. I should be there no matter how cold the wind blows...I'll be waiting. She's waiting for me as I wait for her. I love her...she's out there...I know it! I'll be there for her...soon...I hope.
That's what Peter told himself as he stared at the ceiling. I love her? Was that this feeling? Love? I've never been in love...before.
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Coughing and sputtering Brittany washed up onto the shore. She spit out tons of seawater. She felt really sick and achy. She looked around, her vision kind of a blur. The Mermaids had tried to drown her, from what she remembered they pulled her under and had tied her leg to this boulder with a piece of seaweed. Although her vision was hazy from opening her eyes underwater, she remembered what had happened clearly.
She squinted because her eyes stung. She remembered the scary feeling of thinking she was going to die and not being able to breathe. She was sure she was a goner...I wouldn't of even had the chance to tell Peter that I loved him...I guess it's true, you never know what's going to happen tomorrow or the day after that. You could be dead, you just don't know.
Brittany had been tugging at the seaweed with all her might and miraculously a miracle happened. The seaweed had snapped, allowing her to swim up to shore; which she almost didn't live through because she was pretty far down in the ocean. It had left a huge cut on her ankle, from all the pulling and tugging until the seaweed had snapped. Brittany coughed out some more seawater.
She didn't get that great of a look at the mermaids who did it, but that was the least of her worries. The thing that she was still worried about, no matter how much pain she was in, was that she still didn't have any clothes on and she didn't know where the hell she was.
Maybe I'll float right up to Hang Man's tree...yeah, like that would happen, no matter how much she would like it to. Brittany forced herself to get on her knees. Brittany stood up, legs shaky.
She ran over to an area with lots of trees and bushes, she fell down a few times along the way. Like Peter and Tinker Bell, she found the same leaves that they made their clothes out of. Thank you God, Brittany thought as she kneeled down and made something out of the leaves. It took about two hours.
It was nothing like Tinker Bell's dress, but at least it was something to wear. Her shoes were of poor quality also. Brittany kept pulling the dress down. It was kind of short. Hey, she snapped at herself, be thankful you have clothes. All right, enough of that topic...time to figure out how to get back to Hangman's tree.
She looked around and sighed. I'm totally lost. The rain had turned from pouring into drizzling, which was a good thing in Brittany's case. It has to be night! Why does it have to be night? Being somewhere where she wasn't familiar gave her the creeps.
Brittany sat on a rock. Let me just clear my thoughts. She heard a suspicious noise from behind her so she turned around quickly, very scared. "Hello?", Brittany said softly and squeakily. "Anybody there?" Brittany looked behind her shoulder, being so cautious she barely moved. All of a sudden a little bird flew out of the bushes. Brittany let out a sigh of relief. It was just a bird. She got up slowly and decided to go east, she had to guess...or she'd never find her way back. Besides east looked safer than west.
For a while things went okay, aside from the fact that she was lost. Rustle rustle, went the trees and bushes. She could hear something moving in the sand. It's probably just another bird...calm down girl. As soon as she thought that, two strong arms grabbed her around the waist.
She screamed but the sounds were muffled because she was stuffed into a bag of some sort. The last thing she remembered was blackness.
Brittany's eyes fluttered open. Her head felt numb with a slight pain and her eye's felt heavy. She felt weak all over. If she tried to make an effort to stand up she'd most likely fall back down. As she looked at her surroundings they were different from what she had last seen.
It was dreary and wooden. It felt kind of moist and gross. Her hands were tied above her head and her feet were tied up to a pole near her. At least she was sitting down, because of her lack of strength she'd never been able to stand. Brittany winced at that fact that the rope was tied around her ankles and wrists so tightly that they hurt. Her nose wrinkled up at the musty smell.
Where am I?, she asked herself. She barely remembered what happened; the last she remembered was blackness and coming up from the ocean and making a sad excuse for a dress that she was now wearing. It felt like she had not been conscious for a while because she felt terrible. All of a sudden the door flung open. A short fat man came waddling in.
"I see your awake miss", the man said. Brittany looked up, her eye's scanning him over. "Where am I?", she blurted out. "Why your aboard Captain Hook's ship miss", the man said in an annoying voice. Captain Hook? It took Brittany a minute to realize who Captain Hook was because she felt so lifeless and tired.
She remembered back to the stories about Peter Pan that she knew. Oh no!, she wailed in her head. I've been kidnapped! But for what reason? Brittany decided to stay quiet in case the short man was armed with a dagger or something.
"Um, who are you?", asked Brittany, her voice a little shaky. She was now officially scared; Captain Hook could very well kill her, or get somebody else to do it. "My name is Smee", he said quickly, looking through a cabinet as he grabbed a bottle of what appeared to be rum.
At that he left without another word. Brittany felt her stomach knot up. She felt helpless. What am I going to do? She wondered more scared than she'd ever felt in her life.
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Peter awoke the next late afternoon feeling anxious. Sleeping seemed like a waste of time when Brittany could be anywhere, or worse, in trouble. He was still taken aback by what he had thought about. Being in love? It had never happened before. The thought never even occurred to him. He wasn't very knowledgeable when it came to love first of all.
He moved it quickly to the back of his mind. This can wait, Brittany was lost and most likely in trouble and he had to find her. The Lost Boys and Tinker Bell were still sleeping and it was better off that way so he could leave quicker. They hadn't had a decent meal in the house since Brittany had been gone, which was also a problem.
Peter moved out as fast as possible. Within minutes he was flying and searching again. The weather was cool and the sky was still gray. Where could she be? Suddenly it hit him hard and fast like someone stabbing you. Hook! He could have taken her. Of all people he would seem most likely to kidnap someone; knowing that he had kidnapped Tiger Lily in the past. So with that, he set off to go to Captain Hook's ship.
"Smee", Captain Hook said impatiently as Smee came in with the rum. Smee closed the door behind him "Y-yes sir?", He asked shakily. "We kidnapped the brat! that was to obvious...", he snapped clearly annoyed. Smee didn't know what to say really.
"Make her walk the plank," Hook sighed ,"If Pan comes to save her somehow we'll kill him in the process". "So, we're going to kill the girl sir?", Smee asked. "Yes, why not? It doesn't really matter, one less brat to worry about and it would obviously upset Pan", Hook responded. "Right Sir, I'll give the orders", Smee nodded.
Brittany was startled as she heard commotion about above the decks. What in the hell was going on? In a split second some burly looking pirates busted in. They untied her and then retied her hands together and started to carry her up towards the deck. Brittany felt so weak, like a lifeless doll, she couldn't even fight if she tried. Her legs were free but she couldn't find the strength to use them.
They placed her on the plank as quite a bit of pirates poked swords at her. She just wanted to cry, everything was so wrong right now. It was drizzling a bit. "Walk the plank!," Pirates yelled. Brittany took a small step forward. She could die here and now, underneath this plank is freezing cold water, so cold your body would feel numb as soon as you touched it.
Peter, Brittany thought trying to send him a mental message as she closed her eyes tight and a tear slid down her cheek; if you can please save me...please! Things definitely hadn't been going Brittany's way. She had nearly drowned and almost died and now it was happening all over again in a different way.
Peter was almost at Captain Hook's ship. He could see it. Peter squinted his eyes; there was something on the plank...it looked like it was green...it couldn't be Brittany, could it? Peter zoomed down on the plank as fast as he could, so fast his eyes started to water. Another storm was also brewing, the rain getting harder.
As he got closer he saw that it was Brittany. Peter was getting closer but Brittany was getting closer to falling into the ocean. Without thinking Peter swooped down and picked her up, moving as swift as a bird. It scared Brittany a lot because her eye's had been closed and she hadn't been expecting to be picked up. She had been expecting to drown to death for the second time. She opened her eye's and saw Peter.
Brittany allowed herself to cry as she wrapped her arms around his neck. Thank God for Peter, she thought silently. Peter was at least twenty-two feet above the ship but you could still hear pirates yelling. Peter glanced at Brittany's tear stained face, well, half of her face because the other side was buried into his shoulder. She looks like an angel...he thought to himself. Before he could think much more he heard angry yells and out of no where a canon shot a bomb out at them.
He moved away quickly as more shot out at him. He began to fly away from the ship still hearing bombs being shot. Hopefully that will be the end of Hook for a while. But Peter didn't know how wrong he was...
Halfway to Hang Man's tree the storm had gotten horrible so the two decided to spend the night in a nearby cave. It was far from pleasant. After they had settled in Brittany spoke. "Thank you for saving me...I don't know where I'd be without you", Brittany said quietly feeling like crying again. "It was nothing, I'm just glad your all right", Peter spoke quietly. He was glad she was here with him now, now he could sleep tonight without worrying. "What do you say we get some sleep?," Peter suggested. Brittany nodded.
He wondered what had happened to Brittany very much, but she most likely didn't want to talk about it. He'd ask her later.
It was sunrise and it was beautiful. The sun was an orange yellowish color as the sky was crystal clear. An educated guess of the time would be six o' clock a.m.. Brittany remembered all to well having to spend the night with Peter in the cave after he'd made his heroic entrance to rescue her.
He came at the right time and did everything he could to save her and succeeded. Brittany sighed. She was beginning to really think that there could be a semi-perfect person. Peter seemed to be one. Oh, wouldn't that go straight to his head if I told him that? She laughed quietly to herself.
It had been raining hard last night, it was the worst storm Neverland had seen in ages, but now it was fine. She sat up, hand on the stone cold floor. A shiver went through her body. It was cold. Brittany glanced at where Peter had been sleeping last night. He wasn't there.
She got up shivering as she headed over to the entrance of the cave and peered out, sun rays dancing on her face. She squinted her eyes. It may have been sunny but the temperature wasn't pleasant at all. It was very, very cold. Brittany took a simple step out of the cave, the wind hitting her face and blowing her hair back.
There she saw Peter. He was sitting on a rock close to the outside of the cave looking as if he was thinking. "Peter", Brittany called gently walking over. She said the first thing that came to her mind, "We best be off, I'm sure the Lost Boys are terribly worried"
Peter's face lightened.
"No," he said shaking his head "They're probably just hungry and need someone to sew up their clothes. It's not like them to worry, They're very carefree", Peter finished slowly.
There was a few minutes of silence when Peter then looked into her eyes. Brittany's heart raced a bit.
He said nothing but he grabbed her hands gently but firmly and started to lift her up off the ground. She was a little taken aback. Brittany tried not to show her nervousness, she wasn't very good at hiding her emotions because people could always tell what she was feeling before she had a chance to say it herself.
Hands in hands, face to face, Peter lifted them higher. The sun was shining on both of their faces they were so high up. Peter stopped right where they were floating. She really is beautiful, he thought gazing into her honey eyes.
He wanted to kiss her, but wasn't sure he could or if she'd want him too. The thought of kissing brought him back a few memories. The first time Wendy tried to show him what a kiss was Tinker Bell had put a stop to it. Now that he knew what a kiss was he wanted to give Brittany one even though he'd never kissed someone before. It was hard to resist. Before he could restrain himself he was leaning forward as he closed his eye's.
Brittany's heart was thumping so hard she thought it was going to pop out of her chest. Is he going to kiss me? Brittany's cheeks were turning crimson. She'd never been kissed before, she was more than a little nervous and frightened. She did want him to kiss her though.
Peter's nose was touching Brittany's. He felt his heart skip a few beats. Well, here it goes he thought, though he felt woozy from being so close to her face. Right after he thought that his lips met hers. The kiss was gentle. Brittany's arms found their way around Peter's neck as his arms were now wrapped snug around her waist.
This feels so nice, Brittany thought now not one bit cold. Peter's kiss was warming her up more than the sun was, it being closer to them, the reason being because they were up in the air. Brittany's heart was fluttering as her cheeks turned more and more red. Who'd ever thought kissing in the air would feel so amazing. My first kiss...and Peter's then one to do it, she thought dreamily lost in the kiss.
Peter was now also flushing. This feels so right, I really hope she'll stay with me forever. Her lips were soft and she seemed so delicate. He never wanted this moment to end and hoped Brittany didn't either. Peter wanted to do nothing but hold her now.
Finally the two needed a breath and their lips parted, their faces still very close. They both just gazed into each other's eyes. All the nervousness and awkwardness Peter felt before about whether or not to tell Brittany that he loved her all seemed to fade away at this exact moment. The time seemed right.
"I love you", he whispered as he tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. And he meant it too, this was the first time he'd felt this kind of love and there's no way in hell he'd ever lie about something like that, and certainly never to Brittany. There was silence.
Now Brittany was really taken aback, more so than ever. She didn't know what to say, she hadn't been expecting what she had just heard. Love? Did he say love? She felt like she was going to pass out. Oh, geez, Brittany thought desperately, I need some water or something!
Peter hoped he hadn't scared her. She's being awfully quiet, I probably scared her. Peter thought about it for a moment. Yeah, that had to be it because who'd ever of thought Peter Pan would ever fall in love? Nobody. He was always just a big flirt.
Brittany was breathing heavily now. I know I love him too but it's happening so fast my head feels like it's spinning. Brittany took a breath and said what she felt without another thought. "I love you also", she whispered barely audible.
Now Peter was taken aback. Even though she had said that so quietly Peter heard her like she yelled it. He had expected her to shove him away and say something along the lines of "Humph! Peter Pan doesn't fall in love, what do you take me for?", like most ordinary people would, but then again Brittany isn't ordinary.
Every girl is going to envy me, Brittany thought a little scared about it but then smiled a bit. I wish I could see Tiger Lily's face when she finds out! Brittany knew it sounded a little mean but hey, you can't always be nice...
For the first time in a while Brittany looked up at Peter. Peter gave her an unreadable look. Brittany bravely leaned forward and wrapped her arms around Peter's shoulders tightly. "I don't ever want to let go, I don't ever want this moment to end", she whispered hugging him. "Neither do I", Peter responded, softly stroking her hair.
Brittany's head rested on Peter's shoulder as his did over her's. I never expected my first kiss to be so natural and romantic, Brittany thought with a smile. She just wanted to live this moment as long as possible. It seemed like forever and yet only like a second when Peter spoke, "I think we should get down now". Brittany nodded, no matter how much she wanted to stay in this same position in this same spot forever, all good things must come to an end.
Still holding hands Peter led her slowly to the ground. It was much colder down by the cave. Without thinking Brittany said "I never knew you felt that way about..." she breathed in deeply before saying "Me". Peter looked down at the ground.
"Yeah, it's the first time I've ever felt like this with anyone before...it's new to me", he spoke nervously. Brittany sighed. So this is how love feels...it feels wonderful. For the first time in a long time Brittany felt great.
A/N: Hope you liked this chapter! It was a lot of work to get this chapter up because it was always messing up when I tried to post it. The ending was a little rushed. Please review! The next chapter will be out soon. It's a surprise I didn't use a song in this chapter ne?^-^
