A/N Hi allllll!! Bryn here with chappie 2^_^ It's getting more fun to write, but I'm not sure exactly where it's going…My plot bunnies were let loose by my renegade muse so I have to create more. ::sigh:: oh well! And no, this in not a self insert fic. Lyn was created by me and named randomly. My name is Samantha by the by…. The only likeness she shares with me is red hair and maybe her love for myths and fantasy. She is more closely a mix of my two other story charas Leigh and Lananca…Weird thing the 'L' names, hm? Don't do it on purpose, I swear!! Well, enough with this prattle and on with the fic!!!
P.S. as a reviewer put it…Apparently in the book, different sexes could not be the case in fairy/human pairing/bonding…but for this they are. Mathias is her fairy and Lyn is his human. I apologize for this grievous error if it actually offends anyone…if not, then on with the story^_~
Pairings(?): Lyn and Hook eventually…
Archiving: Dunno why ya would, but in case, just ask^_^
A Better World~Chapter 2~Upon Entry
The night air got warmer, not colder, the higher they went. It was amazing; the wind through her hair and the ground far below her. She closed her eyes and sighed happily as she was pulled effortless through the night's sky by her rescuer, Mathias. She was now indebted to him and she didn't mind.
The stars winked brightly as they got closer and closer, breaking through the atmosphere like it was nothing but fog. Galaxies and solar systems stretched as far as the eye could see. No one had ever had pictures like this, and she was glad. This was something only she would see, nothing she would have to share with another human being unless she wished it.
Mathias held her fingers tightly, pulling her through the twinkling sky. He was so glad they were able to get out in time…he wanted nothing to happen to Lynette. He watched the star they were heading for get closer and closer to them when he realized something.
Turning to look over his shoulder, he smiled to himself as he took in the pure joy etched across Lynette's face. Lynette? He ventures, not really wanting to interrupt or ruin the fantastical moment.
"Hm?" she sighed, the glowing grin never leaving her face.
I've got something I need to tell you before we get too close to the star.
Her smile faltered for a moment. "What is it?"
He sighed and turned back to look at her again. When we pass through the star…eh…there might be some pain on your part.
She raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean?"
The barrier that is to be broken into Neverland is quite strong and though you seem to believe enough, I am afraid your age and, he paused for a moment and Lynette felt them slowing down a bit.
"Just spit it out!" she laughed forcibly.
Your age and…lack of innocence my very well hinder your entry a great deal. He felt Lynette blush. We can break through, but there might be some pressure…
"I can handle it." she said her voice not jovial, but rather deadpan.
Mathias looked at her square in her eyes and saw determination and strength.
"I will NOT go back." she said firmly.
Very well. Mathias tightened his grip around her index and middle finger. Now get ready, he laughed. Here. We. Go!!!
Lynette let out a laughing scream as they rocketed into space heading straight for a magnificent blue-white star. She smiled, squinting her eyes against the light and steeled herself for the entry.
For a moment she thought that they had made it through unscathed. She had felt her chest tighten as if someone had sat on it, but nothing more than that. But after a long moment of it not going away she began to feel the pressure build, getting stronger. The light heaviness on her chest began to escalate as if the person sitting there was gaining weight by the second. She writhed in midair, her fingers clasping into fist.
Mathias looked back worriedly and gasped.
Lynette sucked in air desperately, but it never went anywhere. Her vision blurred the faster they went until all she could see were colors. There was a bright flash as they fully entered into Neverland, and the pressure in her chest exploded.
She thought Mark's beatings were bad. It felt as though her rib cage was being torn apart, her lungs and heart squeezed of life.
Mathias swore harshly and sped up faster to get to the island.
Lynette looked up blearily at Mathias' fuzzy form and tried to ask what was happening. But no words came from her lips, only a low moan. She gasped for air one last time before her world was pitched into darkness.
Mathias and Lynette landed on the beach with a resounding crash. He looked over at Lynette, who was not moving, and gently placed his hands on her shoulder. Pushing with all his might he nudged her shoulder only to get no reaction.
He fluttered up to hover over her and was horrified to see she was paler than the white beach sands. He lurched forward and felt despairingly for a pulse with both hands. None was found. Eyes wide, he tried to think what to do. What can I do!?! OH!! This is all my fault!! He practically broke down into sobs right then and there, but knew there was no time.
Doing the only thing he could think of at the moment, he shot straight into the air…and came plummeting down onto her chest, just over her heart. Not getting anything, he repeated it, loathing the fact that he was so small and unable to properly tend to her. He kept doing it, hoping he was not too late, when Lynette shot up to a sitting position causing Mathias to crash into the sand where she had been laying.
Stumbling out, he flew to her front, his entire body shaking and his heart beating faster than his wings.
But Lynette said nothing, only gulped in air and collapsed again.
Scared he'd lost her again, he rushed over to listen for her heartbeat…and found it beating steadily, her breathing seeming slightly normal also.
Mathias sighed happily, and fluttered up to sit on her stomach so he could watch her the rest of the night.
What a time you had, my lady. But now you are home. He grinned tiredly, but refused to sleep.
~*~*~
"I know I heard a loud crash out here last night Peter, I'm sure of it!!!"
Mathias blinked awake, the early morning light causing him to close his eyes quickly. It was too early…Snapping his eyes open suddenly, he cursed himself for falling asleep, and frantically looked over Lynette. He was happy to find her still there, and very much alive.
"I think it came from over here!!" came a young voice from behind the brush at the edge jungle that lay next to the beach. Mathias grinned as he stood up. Someone was here.
They'll know what to do! Mathias said down to Lynette as the brush rustled again, this time a bit closer.
"No this way!!" came an audible voice from the mass of mumbling that had been going on.
The bushes and small trees were pushed back and a line of Lost Boys filed out onto the beach. There was about 5 of them and each one looked like they'd been here they're whole. A few probably had.
The last one out of the brush and looking as unchanged as Neverland's time, was Peter Pan. He raced to the front of the group, looking around for any sign of a crash. Mathias took it upon himself to zip over, pulling frantically on Peter's hair. He whirled around, coming face to face with the fairy.
Blinking and shaking his head, Peter stepped back.
"What is it?" he asked, crossing his arms over his chest. Tinkerbell appeared from behind him to stand on his shoulder, glaring at the new fairy.
Mathias pointed over in the direction of Lynette and zoomed off without a word.
"Should we follow him Peter?" came the youngest of the Lost Boys.
"Of course we should, Rut." Peter answered and started off towards where the fairy had pointed.
Rut let out a small whimper before he was picked up and carried piggy-back style by one of the older boys, laughing all the way.
When the rest of the boys reached the stretch of beach that held Lynette, they found Peter looming curiously over the body of a young woman. He poked her shoulder and called out to her, but she made no noise, nor woke up.
After a long moment of silent thinking, Peter turned to the Lost Boys. "I think we need to take her to Running Fox." He looked down at the prone body and the worried fairy next to her. "She doesn't look too good…okay…Nough, you and Eric grab her feet. Cubs, get her shoulders and head; Osh, grab her middle…Rut…er…bring the fairy."
The Lost Boys hurried to their positions, and when Peter gave the signal they hoisted her up in unison and carefully began their trek towards the nearby Indian village.
Mathias watched silently as they took away Lynette, a heaviness growing in the pit of his stomach. I hope she'll be alright… he said softly to no one in particular.
Rut grinned and held out his hand for Mathias to perch on. "Running Fox is the best. She'll make her alllll better."
Mathias looked at the young boy unable to keep back a small smile. I hope you're right.
With a nod, Rut trotted off after the other Lost Boys, Mathias sitting anxiously in his hand.
~*~*~
The dream was horrible. She was flying off to Neverland, her fairy holding her hand tightly, only he was now her size. He smiled softly at her and pulled her along the cloudy skies around the island.
She was so happy in that moment, the joy of being here instead back with her brother was immeasurable. But the skies began to change color, their beautiful blues and violets melting away into stormy grays and empty blacks. She felt her stomach drop as Mathias' hand slipped from hers. He watched her sadly as he drifted off into the silver clouds.
"Mathias!?" she called out, her voice echoing eerily around her. She could no longer see the island, and the clouds began to move in on her. She panicked and went into a diving position. "Mathias!!" she screamed again, but to no avail. The clouds moved quicker than she, and they wrapped around her, covering her entire body.
She couldn't breathe, her gasps only taking in the thick and murky substance that made up the nightmarish clouds. Crying out again, but not hearing her voice, she succumbed to the crushing force around her.
Screaming out in her sleep, Lynette suddenly bolted up, her eyes wide and her body covered in sweat. Her hand flew to her chest where she found no shirt, only bandages. Panicked again, she looked frantically around the room for something familiar. She found it in a small fairy sitting splayed leg against the far wall; he was shaking his head as if he had just been thrown against said wall.
Everything flooded back to her and she found herself letting out a dry sob. "Mathias…?" she whimpered.
His head snapped up and she saw the giant smile he had plastered on his face. He flew over to her, wrapping his small arms best he could round her neck. She wanted to cry. She was alive…
Oh, thank the Goddess!! I was scared that—He looked up at her. Oh, Never mind!! I'm just so glad…
Lynette couldn't help but laugh, feeling her chest slightly constrict. But it was no where near as bad as it was. Her heart sank guiltily as she recalled Mathias's terrified face before she had blacked out.
"Mathias. I'm sorry." She looked down at the hovering fairy and smiled when he waved his hand in dismissal.
You won't be doing it again, so no worries…Just don't do it again…
"Thank you for this." she said sincerely.
You're more than welcome my lady. He grinned happily and turned to fly out of the room, probably to tell someone she was conscious. Lynette grinned back, her hand absentmindedly reaching up to press against her still tender chest. Only finding bandages she ventured to look down, pulling the covers up slightly. Her eyes widened.
"Mathias…?" Lynette called out uncertainly before he had left.
Yes?
"Can you do me a favor?"
Anything, Lynette, just name it.
Lynette blushed furiously and coughed. "Can you find me some clothes?"
Whoohoo…chapter 2 is done…Yay? Okay ya'll, it'll get better I promise. I like writing this one…it's different. ^_^ I have a Harry Potter fic up to 8 chapters now that is getting impossible to write…I need to get back into the mood I guess.
Well, there ya have it!
Any suggestions? Complaints? Requests? I do artwork and will have a pic up of Mathias soon…I'd like it to be on my Elfwood account, but it'll prolly be on www.MediaMiner.org first…I'll let everyone know in the A/N next time…it should be done before Chapter 3 is done^_^ My name out there is Dark Bryn… www.Elfwood.com is Samantha 'Goldbryn' Guy, and is only my fantasy stuff…soon there will be a fanart page ::mad laughter::
Oh yeah…::reaches into a bag labeled 'Voldemort's Lollipops' and retrieves a handful of green lollipops:: LOLLIPOPS for all those who reviewed. Man do I love reviews.~~Trinks, Strick, ShvrMeTmbrs05 (so sad was Hook…so sad was he), Artemis, and SerenBunny!! Thanx guys.