Alright I'm back! With the longest chapter I've ever done. So you better
enjoy at least some of it. Please. It's like double the chapter off what I
usually do. So please at least try to enjoy it.
The American Adventure!
Ch. 12. Marie!
Adam and Wendy just sat there and watched what seemed to be a reunion between Peter and Marie.
After the two were done hugging, the questions began.
Marie: Peter I can't believe you're here?
Peter: Why wouldn't I be here? You are.
Marie: Well, of course I'm here silly. I'm celebrating my birthday with a trip to America to visit my grandparents. My parents and some other relatives of mine are also here to celebrate.
This made Peter sad so all he could say was something simple.
Peter: Really a Birthday?
Then all of a sudden Maries face lit up with a bright smile.
Marie: Oh, Peter is that why you're here and so dressed up? You came for my birthday didn't you?
Peter felt no need to lie.
Peter: Actually Marie, I'm on an adventure with a friend.
Marie was a little disappointed.
Marie: Oh, really...a friend. Who may that be?
Peter: Remember when I told you all about another girl named Wendy.
Marie nodded.
Marie: Yes of course. Is she the one you're having this grand adventure with?
Peter. Yeah, and we are also going to that place called Ameri...
Wendy feeling ignored this whole time even when they started to speak of her finally spoke up.
Wendy: Oh Peter!
Peter and Marie turned to face Wendy.
Peter seemed to have forgotten that Wendy and Adam were sitting quite close and were listening to their whole discussion.
Peter: Oh yeah. I forgot you two were here.
This was making Wendy very angry. How could he have forgotten that she and Adam were sitting there? Peter had just been sitting and talking to them only a few minutes earlier. How dare he forget her so quickly?
Wendy was angry but she hid that emotion and smiled politely.
Wendy: Well Peter, aren't you going to introduce us to your little friend?
Peter seemed to have also forgotten his game of making Wendy embarrassed by acting as a gentleman for he seemed to act in his old ways.
He pointed to each person and said their names.
Peter: This is Wendy. This is Marie. And this is some guy named Adam.
Adam glared at Peter who glared back.
Marie: So you're the famous Wendy.
Wendy: Well, I wouldn't say famous.
Adam chuckled.
Adam: Famous? What did she do to make her so famous?
Marie gave a glance at Peter who shook his head, meaning that Adam knew nothing of Neverland or of him.
Marie: Um...it's just that Peter spoke of so much of Wendy. And I'm just really happy to finally meet her.
Adam: Really! And how did you and Mr. Pang become acquainted?
Marie seemed really nervous from all Adam's questions and was really afraid she would say the wrong thing.
Marie: We...um...
Peter: We went to school together.
Marie smiled.
Marie: Yes, that's how we met.
Wendy who had just sat there and smiled grew tired and spoke up.
Wendy: Really. Peter never mentioned you.
Peter had looked away when she had said that.
Marie: Well, we haven't seen each other for like...3 years. I'm quite surprised he hadn't forgotten about me.
That made Peter look up.
Peter: What! Marie I could never forget you.
Marie blushed.
Marie: Well thanks Peter. Anyway I better get back to my party. They can't continue without me.
Adam: But of course.
Marie: Wendy we should really get together later and just talk or something.
Wendy nodded in agreement. Oh did she have a lot to talk about to this girl.
Wendy: That would be nice.
Marie: And Peter I hope to see you later to.
Peter, being his regular self, got up and bowed as Marie departured back to her own table.
As the three were again alone they sat in silence. Adam slightly sipped his tea; Wendy just sat there and glared at Peter, and Peter just smiled dreamily about seeing Marie again.
After a few minuets Wendy spoke up.
Wendy: Well, if you both don't mind I think I will go back to my room and lie down for a while.
Both stood as she stood up.
Adam: Would you like me to escort you back? Wendy: No thanks Adam. I'm sure Peter would like to since we do share the same room.
Peter stood up straight with his hands on his hips and smiled for he was happy with her decision.
Peter: If you wish it!
Adam: Alright then I will bid you goodbye until later.
Adam took Wendy's hand in his and gently kissed it. Then with a nod to Peter he left.
When Adam was gone, Peter again smiled at Wendy who didn't smile back. It was all silence on the way back to the room.
WENDY'S ROOM
Peter: Come on Wendy! Say something!
Wendy hadn't said a single word to Peter since they left the dining room. She was now lying on her bed with her eyes closed thinking. Who was that girl? How did Peter and she know each other? Had Peter given her a kiss and flew her away to Neverland? There were just so many questions that she wanted answered. But right now she was too angry and upset with Peter to even open her eyes and look at him.
Suddenly she felt a pull at her arm. Wendy opened her eyes to see a flying Peter trying to pull her up from the bed.
Wendy: Peter what are you doing?
She was now hanging a few feet above her bed.
Peter smiled.
Peter. Ah, the Wendy lady talks.
Wendy starts to struggle.
Wendy: Peter, put me down. NOW!
Peter: Not until you tell me what's really bothering you.
Wendy: What?
Peter: You know. Are you mad at me for trying to embarrass you again or are you mad about Marie?
Wendy: Peter put me down!
Peter: You gotta answer first.
Wendy: Peter! Now!
Peter: Answer!
Wendy: Peter!
Peter: Answer!
Wendy: Alright already! Both! I'm made at you because of both!
Peter smiled.
Peter: Okay, that's all I wanted to know.
He lets go of her and she shrieks out softly as she falls and lands on the bed with a bounce.
Wendy looks up and sees Peter is about to go out the door.
Wendy: Where do you think your going?
Peter: I want to go see Marie.
Wendy gets up and grabs on to his shoulder.
Wendy: Just a second buster. You had your fun and games to get answers. Now it's my turn. So sit.
She pushes Peter on to the bed.
Wendy: I have a few questions of my own.
Peter sat up Indian style and began to float.
Peter: Alright! Go ahead then. Shoot!
Wendy: O.k first I want to know why you were dressed up and everything. Was that part of the plan to humiliate me again?
Peter nodded.
Peter: Yup. You told me you wanted me to act just like every other gentlemen on this ship. So I did. I had to look the part and I had to act the part. So I put those dumb clothes into some use and I did what ever Adam would do. I hoped I would embarrass you. Did I?
He looked at her excitedly.
Wendy: Yes Peter you did, but why would you want to do such a thing.
Peter: Because you told me to grow up.
Wendy: I didn't really mean...never mind. Let's just let it go. Alright!
Peter: O.K. Fine by me.
Wendy knew he really wouldn't care. He probably would forget about it anyway.
Wendy: Next, tell me about this Marie that you know. How does she know about you and Neverland?
Peter told her the whole story.
Marie also lived in London with her family. She had ended up in Neverland at the age of 12. Hook who had escaped from the crocodile, had kidnapped Marie right in front of her parents. Hook knew how Peter was attracted to rescuing girls had went off to find Wendy and use her as bait for Pan. But he wasn't able to find her and so he kidnapped and used Marie as bait instead. Peter Pan of course rescued Marie and took her back to his tree house where the new lost boys were. She had stayed with them and acted as their mother for only a few days when she thought she should go home for her parents were probably really frightened for her. So Peter took her home. Her parents were so happy to have Marie back. Marie had told them everything and they had actually thanked Peter for rescuing her. They even allowed her to go with Peter anytime time she wanted for they felt she was in very safe hands. But of course Peter rarely came back to her home for he was always at Wendy's window to listen to stories and to visit. Peter sometimes thought about Marie and would always plan to go visit her but when he would go he would always end up at Wendy's window.
Peter: She was our mother for just a few days and then she wanted to go home. So I took her home. Her parents even thanked me for rescuing her. Can you believe that?
Wendy: So her parents wouldn't mind if she just suddenly went off to Neverland again?
Peter: No, they told me to come back when ever I wanted.
They sat there in silence for a few minuets, and then Wendy spoke up again.
Wendy: Peter?
Peter: Yeah?
Wendy: Did you...did you...give her...a...a kiss?
Peter looked at her and smiled.
Peter: Of course not! Wendy you're the only girl special enough to get a kiss from me.
Wendy blushed.
Wendy: Well, what about a thimble. Did you thimble her?
Peter: Heck, Wendy. I've never thimbled anyone.
Wendy: Why Peter don't you remember what I did to you on the Jolly Roger?
Peter smiled again.
Peter: That was all you Wendy. You're the one that thimbled me.
Wendy smiled shyly.
Wendy: I guess your right Peter. Your quiet right.
Peter landed on the ground right next to where Wendy was sitting.
Peter: Wendy, are we done here now. I really want to go and see Marie again.
Wendy: Go ahead Peter. Go ahead.
He went out the door with a little wave bye to her.
Now she could be alone with her thoughts.
Does he really think that she was that special? He had said she was and that she was the only girl that deserved his kiss. How arrogant can one person be she thought with a smile? Then her thoughts went turned to Marie. Did Peter have any feelings for Marie? Did she have any for Peter? Wendy hoped not. She didn't like the thought of having to share Peter and Neverland with anyone else. Wendy had been to Neverland before and stayed longer then Marie. Maybe that's why Peter thought of her as special; because he has more memories of Wendy in Neverland then what he had of Marie? Who knows? Peter is a hard boy to read. Certainly he was.
ON DECK LATER THAT NIGHT
Wendy stood and watched the dark water flow beneath the boat. The day had gone fast since that morning. She had seen Peter only a couple times. He had been with Marie all afternoon talking about things now or telling her about one of his adventures. She didn't know where Peter was now. He wasn't with Marie for she was now walking upon the deck heading straight to Wendy.
Marie: Hello Wendy.
Wendy: Hello Marie.
Marie: We finally get a chance to talk.
Wendy: Yeah, I guess. Where did Peter go?
Marie: Oh, I left him down below. He was playing a game with some little kids.
Wendy smiled.
Marie: You know, Peter told me that he told you about me and Neverland.
Wendy: Yeah, he explained everything to me after tea this morning. He had never told me about you before.
Marie: Really. Wow, when I was in Neverland for just those short two days he told me all about you. What a great mother you were, how you could sword fight like no other, and how you faced up against the evil hook. If it were me I would have screamed and have been dead within a day. How did you do it?
Wendy shrugged.
Wendy: I really don't know. It's just one of those things. I had two brothers already, and I always sort of mothered them. Then Peter taught me to fight with a sword. He always won when I was up against him. And as for hook I just got tired of being scared of him.
Marie: Wow, it must have been some adventure.
Wendy: Oh, it was. And it's something I will never forget!
Marie: I bet.
Silence
Wendy: Oh, and by the way. Happy Birthday!
Marie: Thanks. It's been a really fun day. And it's just going to get even better.
Wendy: What do you mean?
Marie: Why didn't Peter tell you? He's going to take me back to Neverland for a while. It's his present to me. My parents even agreed.
Wendy couldn't say anything. She was too shocked to even move. How could Peter? That had been his special gift to her on her fifteenth birthday. Now he was doing the same with Marie. How could he?
Marie: Wendy, are you alright? Wendy?
Wendy blinked.
Wendy: Oh yes, I'm fine. I just better go turn in for the night.
She starts to walk off.
Wendy: Goodnight.
Marie: Well, it will probably be a goodbye. We are leaving at midnight tonight. Peter said that would be the best time to leave because then no one would see us.
Wendy: Oh, Alright. Goodbye.
And she heads towards her room.
WENDY'S ROOM
Wendy entered her room surprised to see Peter there waiting for her.
Peter: Wendy, you must hurry and get ready. I promised to take Marie to Neverland to night at midnight. So you better hurry and get ready.
Wendy sat on her bed.
Peter: Come on Wendy. Get up. Let's go!
Wendy: I'm not going Peter.
Peter: What! Why not?
Wendy: Peter, it's her birthday gift from you. Do you really think she would want me tagging along?
Peter: I don't see why she wouldn't.
Wendy: It's alright Peter. I will just stay here.
Peter: It won't be as fun without you Wendy.
Wendy: Your have fun Peter. You always do. And besides what would people think if we both suddenly disappeared.
Peter: Just let them think what they want too.
Wendy: Peter!
Peter: Alright. But I won't be gone long. O.K. I will be back before you know it.
Wendy: You promise Peter?
Peter: Always.
They looked at each other for a few more seconds and then he turned and went out the door. Wendy began to cry. She couldn't help it but let it come streaming out. She really did want to go, but she had to stay put where she was and act like a young lady. She wanted to go fly through the sky with Peter at her side. She wanted to go visit Neverland again. She even wanted to meet the new lost boys. But there was nothing she could do but watch as two flying figures disappeared among the stars.
End Ch. 12.
That sure was a long one. At least for me it was. I'm trying too speed things up for the ship ride and get to locations such as Neverland and America. R&R and tell me how I'm doing. PLEASE!
The American Adventure!
Ch. 12. Marie!
Adam and Wendy just sat there and watched what seemed to be a reunion between Peter and Marie.
After the two were done hugging, the questions began.
Marie: Peter I can't believe you're here?
Peter: Why wouldn't I be here? You are.
Marie: Well, of course I'm here silly. I'm celebrating my birthday with a trip to America to visit my grandparents. My parents and some other relatives of mine are also here to celebrate.
This made Peter sad so all he could say was something simple.
Peter: Really a Birthday?
Then all of a sudden Maries face lit up with a bright smile.
Marie: Oh, Peter is that why you're here and so dressed up? You came for my birthday didn't you?
Peter felt no need to lie.
Peter: Actually Marie, I'm on an adventure with a friend.
Marie was a little disappointed.
Marie: Oh, really...a friend. Who may that be?
Peter: Remember when I told you all about another girl named Wendy.
Marie nodded.
Marie: Yes of course. Is she the one you're having this grand adventure with?
Peter. Yeah, and we are also going to that place called Ameri...
Wendy feeling ignored this whole time even when they started to speak of her finally spoke up.
Wendy: Oh Peter!
Peter and Marie turned to face Wendy.
Peter seemed to have forgotten that Wendy and Adam were sitting quite close and were listening to their whole discussion.
Peter: Oh yeah. I forgot you two were here.
This was making Wendy very angry. How could he have forgotten that she and Adam were sitting there? Peter had just been sitting and talking to them only a few minutes earlier. How dare he forget her so quickly?
Wendy was angry but she hid that emotion and smiled politely.
Wendy: Well Peter, aren't you going to introduce us to your little friend?
Peter seemed to have also forgotten his game of making Wendy embarrassed by acting as a gentleman for he seemed to act in his old ways.
He pointed to each person and said their names.
Peter: This is Wendy. This is Marie. And this is some guy named Adam.
Adam glared at Peter who glared back.
Marie: So you're the famous Wendy.
Wendy: Well, I wouldn't say famous.
Adam chuckled.
Adam: Famous? What did she do to make her so famous?
Marie gave a glance at Peter who shook his head, meaning that Adam knew nothing of Neverland or of him.
Marie: Um...it's just that Peter spoke of so much of Wendy. And I'm just really happy to finally meet her.
Adam: Really! And how did you and Mr. Pang become acquainted?
Marie seemed really nervous from all Adam's questions and was really afraid she would say the wrong thing.
Marie: We...um...
Peter: We went to school together.
Marie smiled.
Marie: Yes, that's how we met.
Wendy who had just sat there and smiled grew tired and spoke up.
Wendy: Really. Peter never mentioned you.
Peter had looked away when she had said that.
Marie: Well, we haven't seen each other for like...3 years. I'm quite surprised he hadn't forgotten about me.
That made Peter look up.
Peter: What! Marie I could never forget you.
Marie blushed.
Marie: Well thanks Peter. Anyway I better get back to my party. They can't continue without me.
Adam: But of course.
Marie: Wendy we should really get together later and just talk or something.
Wendy nodded in agreement. Oh did she have a lot to talk about to this girl.
Wendy: That would be nice.
Marie: And Peter I hope to see you later to.
Peter, being his regular self, got up and bowed as Marie departured back to her own table.
As the three were again alone they sat in silence. Adam slightly sipped his tea; Wendy just sat there and glared at Peter, and Peter just smiled dreamily about seeing Marie again.
After a few minuets Wendy spoke up.
Wendy: Well, if you both don't mind I think I will go back to my room and lie down for a while.
Both stood as she stood up.
Adam: Would you like me to escort you back? Wendy: No thanks Adam. I'm sure Peter would like to since we do share the same room.
Peter stood up straight with his hands on his hips and smiled for he was happy with her decision.
Peter: If you wish it!
Adam: Alright then I will bid you goodbye until later.
Adam took Wendy's hand in his and gently kissed it. Then with a nod to Peter he left.
When Adam was gone, Peter again smiled at Wendy who didn't smile back. It was all silence on the way back to the room.
WENDY'S ROOM
Peter: Come on Wendy! Say something!
Wendy hadn't said a single word to Peter since they left the dining room. She was now lying on her bed with her eyes closed thinking. Who was that girl? How did Peter and she know each other? Had Peter given her a kiss and flew her away to Neverland? There were just so many questions that she wanted answered. But right now she was too angry and upset with Peter to even open her eyes and look at him.
Suddenly she felt a pull at her arm. Wendy opened her eyes to see a flying Peter trying to pull her up from the bed.
Wendy: Peter what are you doing?
She was now hanging a few feet above her bed.
Peter smiled.
Peter. Ah, the Wendy lady talks.
Wendy starts to struggle.
Wendy: Peter, put me down. NOW!
Peter: Not until you tell me what's really bothering you.
Wendy: What?
Peter: You know. Are you mad at me for trying to embarrass you again or are you mad about Marie?
Wendy: Peter put me down!
Peter: You gotta answer first.
Wendy: Peter! Now!
Peter: Answer!
Wendy: Peter!
Peter: Answer!
Wendy: Alright already! Both! I'm made at you because of both!
Peter smiled.
Peter: Okay, that's all I wanted to know.
He lets go of her and she shrieks out softly as she falls and lands on the bed with a bounce.
Wendy looks up and sees Peter is about to go out the door.
Wendy: Where do you think your going?
Peter: I want to go see Marie.
Wendy gets up and grabs on to his shoulder.
Wendy: Just a second buster. You had your fun and games to get answers. Now it's my turn. So sit.
She pushes Peter on to the bed.
Wendy: I have a few questions of my own.
Peter sat up Indian style and began to float.
Peter: Alright! Go ahead then. Shoot!
Wendy: O.k first I want to know why you were dressed up and everything. Was that part of the plan to humiliate me again?
Peter nodded.
Peter: Yup. You told me you wanted me to act just like every other gentlemen on this ship. So I did. I had to look the part and I had to act the part. So I put those dumb clothes into some use and I did what ever Adam would do. I hoped I would embarrass you. Did I?
He looked at her excitedly.
Wendy: Yes Peter you did, but why would you want to do such a thing.
Peter: Because you told me to grow up.
Wendy: I didn't really mean...never mind. Let's just let it go. Alright!
Peter: O.K. Fine by me.
Wendy knew he really wouldn't care. He probably would forget about it anyway.
Wendy: Next, tell me about this Marie that you know. How does she know about you and Neverland?
Peter told her the whole story.
Marie also lived in London with her family. She had ended up in Neverland at the age of 12. Hook who had escaped from the crocodile, had kidnapped Marie right in front of her parents. Hook knew how Peter was attracted to rescuing girls had went off to find Wendy and use her as bait for Pan. But he wasn't able to find her and so he kidnapped and used Marie as bait instead. Peter Pan of course rescued Marie and took her back to his tree house where the new lost boys were. She had stayed with them and acted as their mother for only a few days when she thought she should go home for her parents were probably really frightened for her. So Peter took her home. Her parents were so happy to have Marie back. Marie had told them everything and they had actually thanked Peter for rescuing her. They even allowed her to go with Peter anytime time she wanted for they felt she was in very safe hands. But of course Peter rarely came back to her home for he was always at Wendy's window to listen to stories and to visit. Peter sometimes thought about Marie and would always plan to go visit her but when he would go he would always end up at Wendy's window.
Peter: She was our mother for just a few days and then she wanted to go home. So I took her home. Her parents even thanked me for rescuing her. Can you believe that?
Wendy: So her parents wouldn't mind if she just suddenly went off to Neverland again?
Peter: No, they told me to come back when ever I wanted.
They sat there in silence for a few minuets, and then Wendy spoke up again.
Wendy: Peter?
Peter: Yeah?
Wendy: Did you...did you...give her...a...a kiss?
Peter looked at her and smiled.
Peter: Of course not! Wendy you're the only girl special enough to get a kiss from me.
Wendy blushed.
Wendy: Well, what about a thimble. Did you thimble her?
Peter: Heck, Wendy. I've never thimbled anyone.
Wendy: Why Peter don't you remember what I did to you on the Jolly Roger?
Peter smiled again.
Peter: That was all you Wendy. You're the one that thimbled me.
Wendy smiled shyly.
Wendy: I guess your right Peter. Your quiet right.
Peter landed on the ground right next to where Wendy was sitting.
Peter: Wendy, are we done here now. I really want to go and see Marie again.
Wendy: Go ahead Peter. Go ahead.
He went out the door with a little wave bye to her.
Now she could be alone with her thoughts.
Does he really think that she was that special? He had said she was and that she was the only girl that deserved his kiss. How arrogant can one person be she thought with a smile? Then her thoughts went turned to Marie. Did Peter have any feelings for Marie? Did she have any for Peter? Wendy hoped not. She didn't like the thought of having to share Peter and Neverland with anyone else. Wendy had been to Neverland before and stayed longer then Marie. Maybe that's why Peter thought of her as special; because he has more memories of Wendy in Neverland then what he had of Marie? Who knows? Peter is a hard boy to read. Certainly he was.
ON DECK LATER THAT NIGHT
Wendy stood and watched the dark water flow beneath the boat. The day had gone fast since that morning. She had seen Peter only a couple times. He had been with Marie all afternoon talking about things now or telling her about one of his adventures. She didn't know where Peter was now. He wasn't with Marie for she was now walking upon the deck heading straight to Wendy.
Marie: Hello Wendy.
Wendy: Hello Marie.
Marie: We finally get a chance to talk.
Wendy: Yeah, I guess. Where did Peter go?
Marie: Oh, I left him down below. He was playing a game with some little kids.
Wendy smiled.
Marie: You know, Peter told me that he told you about me and Neverland.
Wendy: Yeah, he explained everything to me after tea this morning. He had never told me about you before.
Marie: Really. Wow, when I was in Neverland for just those short two days he told me all about you. What a great mother you were, how you could sword fight like no other, and how you faced up against the evil hook. If it were me I would have screamed and have been dead within a day. How did you do it?
Wendy shrugged.
Wendy: I really don't know. It's just one of those things. I had two brothers already, and I always sort of mothered them. Then Peter taught me to fight with a sword. He always won when I was up against him. And as for hook I just got tired of being scared of him.
Marie: Wow, it must have been some adventure.
Wendy: Oh, it was. And it's something I will never forget!
Marie: I bet.
Silence
Wendy: Oh, and by the way. Happy Birthday!
Marie: Thanks. It's been a really fun day. And it's just going to get even better.
Wendy: What do you mean?
Marie: Why didn't Peter tell you? He's going to take me back to Neverland for a while. It's his present to me. My parents even agreed.
Wendy couldn't say anything. She was too shocked to even move. How could Peter? That had been his special gift to her on her fifteenth birthday. Now he was doing the same with Marie. How could he?
Marie: Wendy, are you alright? Wendy?
Wendy blinked.
Wendy: Oh yes, I'm fine. I just better go turn in for the night.
She starts to walk off.
Wendy: Goodnight.
Marie: Well, it will probably be a goodbye. We are leaving at midnight tonight. Peter said that would be the best time to leave because then no one would see us.
Wendy: Oh, Alright. Goodbye.
And she heads towards her room.
WENDY'S ROOM
Wendy entered her room surprised to see Peter there waiting for her.
Peter: Wendy, you must hurry and get ready. I promised to take Marie to Neverland to night at midnight. So you better hurry and get ready.
Wendy sat on her bed.
Peter: Come on Wendy. Get up. Let's go!
Wendy: I'm not going Peter.
Peter: What! Why not?
Wendy: Peter, it's her birthday gift from you. Do you really think she would want me tagging along?
Peter: I don't see why she wouldn't.
Wendy: It's alright Peter. I will just stay here.
Peter: It won't be as fun without you Wendy.
Wendy: Your have fun Peter. You always do. And besides what would people think if we both suddenly disappeared.
Peter: Just let them think what they want too.
Wendy: Peter!
Peter: Alright. But I won't be gone long. O.K. I will be back before you know it.
Wendy: You promise Peter?
Peter: Always.
They looked at each other for a few more seconds and then he turned and went out the door. Wendy began to cry. She couldn't help it but let it come streaming out. She really did want to go, but she had to stay put where she was and act like a young lady. She wanted to go fly through the sky with Peter at her side. She wanted to go visit Neverland again. She even wanted to meet the new lost boys. But there was nothing she could do but watch as two flying figures disappeared among the stars.
End Ch. 12.
That sure was a long one. At least for me it was. I'm trying too speed things up for the ship ride and get to locations such as Neverland and America. R&R and tell me how I'm doing. PLEASE!