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CHPATER FIVE

THE DUEL

Peter helped in raising the last pole to create one of the last remaining teepees. Once the pole rested on the other two he flew to the top of them and securely fastened them together. With an approving nod he floated back down to join the others.

"The village is as good as new Chief."

"We thank you."

"We have to find out what is happening. First our tribe, and last night Skull Rock was changed." Tiger Lilly said while exiting the newly made teepee.

"It's Hook. It has to be." Peter crossed his arms. As if on cue Captain Hook's voice could be heard from within the forest.

"Come on men!" Peter turned his head to look behind him. His brows scrunched as he squinted his eyes to try and see him. His feet lifted off of the ground as he raced in the direction where the noise was coming from.

"Peter! Peter, you can't fight with hate!" Tiger Lilly shouted after him, but to no avail. Peter was going to fight Captain Hook, no matter what she did or said.

Peter's rage took control over him as he flew toward Captain Hook and his motley crew. Upon seeing them below he pulled his knife out from his belt and quickly descended. "Draw your sword Hook!" He shouted while he closed the distance.

Captain Hook looked above while a wicked smile came across his face. "You wish for a fight do you Pan?" Captain Hook's right arm reached across his chest to remove his sword from his belt. With one swift motion he removed it and took a fighting stance. His crew backed away and formed a circle around him.

"You've gone too far Hook!" Peter said as his knife met with Captain Hook's sword. Captain Hook released a laugh due to his thorough enjoyment of having a duel. This enraged Peter more. Peter pulled back from Captain Hook and then with a running charge he rammed into him.

Captain Hook didn't waver an inch. "Peter, what have I done to upset you so?" He asked in a mocking tone. He took a step back and began to swing his sword at Peter who met every swing with a block or another swing.

"The Indian encampment! You did it." Peter ducked his head as Captain Hook swung high.

Captain Hook advanced. "I'm afraid I don't know what you mean?" The two went back and forth. Captain Hook would advance and then Peter.

Peter went in to stab him but he managed to block it. "You made the village disappear!"

Captain Hook sent his sword down upon Peter. Peter held his knife up to block it. The two blades rested on one another. Peter gritted his teeth as he held his knife up. Captain Hook pushed hard upon his sword, causing Peter to shrink under his brute strength.

"I'm only redecorating Peter." Captain Hook released a chuckle.

With a cry of hate Peter pushed his knife hard against Captain Hooks blade, sending him back. Captain Hook regained his balance and charged at Peter.

Peter moved to the side right before Captain Hook ran into him, but Captain Hook was ready for this, so before he passed him up he stuck his one leg out, causing Peter to fall to the ground.

Shocked Peter rolled on his side to quickly get away from him, who was beginning to swing his sword. Peter rolled back and forth upon the ground as Captain Hook tried to strike him. He rolled to his left and less then an inch from his face Captain Hook's sword landed. Peter rolled the other way and was meet by Captain Hook's sword once again.

Peter, still on the ground, swung his leg out and with one swoop he pulled Captain Hook's legs out and caused him to fall backwards. Peter quickly rose from the ground and with his knife in hand jumped on Captain Hook. Captain Hook caught Peter's hand, which held the knife, and fought to keep it from piercing him.

By this time the Indians had arrived and were watching the fight. Peter and Captain Hook began to roll along the ground. Captain Hook was now on top of Peter. Peter, in shock, stared at him as his face changed into James, his youth. Captain Hook noting the shocked look on Peter's face took advantage of it. He removed the knife from Peter's grasp. This action pulled Peter out of his daze and he kicked Captain Hook off.

The two rose form the ground. Both were breathing heavily. They were staring each other down. The Chief had enough. He walked in-between them and held his arms out. "Enough." He said. "Fight another time." He looked at Peter. Peter didn't budge. "Enough." The Chief said once again. Peter responded this time by putting his arms down to his sides. The Chief then looked at Captain Hook. He tossed the knife to Peter and turned to walk away.

"Another time Peter Pan." He said as his crew followed him into the forest. Peter watched him as he disappeared, the leaves engulfing him.