Chapter 4-3: The Power of Love
A/N: It's the long awaited explanation! For those of you who thought I had abandoned the story this one's dedicated to you.
"We need to talk about the power of love…"
"Which, I'm guessing, has something to do with Peter growing up?" replied Wendy.
Twinkletoes gave Wendy a "What do you think?" expression. "Dear girl, it has everything to do with Peter's growth! I am actually quite surprised you hadn't figured it out before."
Wendy felt like she should feel as if she was insulted, but she was all too curious how the power of love could cause Peter to age. "I need this explained; how exactly is love making Peter grow older?"
"Wendy, dear, we are nothing without the love that we have for others and the love that is returned back to us. When Peter came to Neverland, he left behind those who loved him because all he wanted was adventure and to remain a child forever. In Neverland he became so caught up in his adventures that he forgot about his family, he didn't know that their love existed," Twink softened her voice, "Without love, Wendy, you can't grow or develop. When you came he started to have feelings for you, and by the time you left he loved you; and if I am not mistaken, you loved him as well."
Wendy stared at the fairy in shock. 'Peter loves me,' she thought, 'The reason why he is growing up is because I love him and he loves me… we love each other.' Wendy tried to find her voice, "S-so because of our love for each other, Peter is getting older…"
"Precisely," Twink interrupted her revelation, "but there is still more that you have to know." Wendy nodded, still in awe in what she had been told. Twink continued to speak. "Peter brought you back to Neverland so you could aid him in finding out why he has grown older and to stop it from happening, but it is obvious that that cannot happen unless he terminates the friendship between you two. We can't allow that to happen. Wendy, you are the best thing that has happened to Peter, but he still wants more than ever to always remain a child. You must know that Peter wasn't meant to remain here in Neverland as a child. He has to move on, to grow up, just like every child should. Wendy, you have to make sure he keeps growing older. Peter needs to go back to your world, his time is up, the next young boy needs to be arriving soon, and that will not happen until he goes back with you. You need to love each other, Neverland needs you to love each other, and you cannot let Peter know what I have just told you. There will be a time when he is ready for the truth. For now, he shall know nothing."
Wendy was shocked. It felt as if it were just yesterday when she would spend the night with her window open waiting to see if Peter would come to sweep her off her feet. This was not what she had expected. "Do… do I ever get to tell him?"
"Yes," Twink replied, "but not for some time." Wendy looked as if she was about to ask another question when Twink spoke up, "Don't worry, you will know when it is the right time. No doubt you will."
Tink, who had been silent the whole time decided to speak her turn, "I think she knows everything by now, Twink. She needs to process the information. We should be going now before Peter wakes up and starts to ask questions. Thank you, Twink. I shall speak with you later."
Twink nodded her head and sped off in the other direction. Wendy and Tink started to walk back to the tree house.
Tink and Wendy entered the tree house just as Peter started to stir from his dreams. He noticed Tink and Wendy walk in from the outside.
"What happened?" Peter asked imploringly, "And where did you two go off to?" he questioned with a yawn.
Wendy spoke up before Tink could open her mouth. "You fell asleep after dinner, Peter. Tink and I didn't want to bother you so we went out for a walk. I forgot how beautiful Neverland can be at night."
Peter smiled at Wendy, "I bet you're tired…"
"Ahem!" Tink glared at Peter.
Peter smirked at the fairy's jealous attitude," I bet you are too Tink. We should probably go to sleep; we can have more fun and adventure in the morning."
Wendy smiled knowingly, "Yes, of course. I am very tired, and tomorrow sounds like a good day to have some fun."
"Well, good night!" Tink cried out as she sped off into her private room in the tree.
Peter watched as Tink flew away. "Wendy, would you mind sharing the bed with me? I got rid of the other beds when the Lost Boys left. Do you mind?"
"Of course not." Wendy acquiesced. 'Now was not the time to think things through' she thought, 'not when things are so perfect.'
The pair spent the night snuggled in each other's arms, each with a pleasant and loving smile adorning their faces.
A/N: There you go, the long awaited explanation that has been waiting to explain itself for some time now. Please take the time to review!