Chapter 5: Dinner Time
Authors Note: Aaaahhhh! I can't believeI took so long in updating this fanfic i am soo sorry (bows low).Well here is the next chapter for you to read and enjoy! Another surprise is awaiting you. Big thanks to everyone at the end of chapter :)
Disclaimer: I do not own any J.M.Barrie character etc, etc
Sitting down at the table with her family, Wendy overheard her parents discuss of what they thought of her dancing partner. She was now wondering if he was to be her destined husband.
Her father seemed a bit suspicious about the young man but her mother instantly loved him telling her father that she would accept him into their family if he were to become their daughter's fiancé.
Wendydefinitely knew he was to be the one for her and sighed looking up at the star-filled sky, was she really ready to let go? Somewhere else at a different table, Peter was with his parents Lord and Lady Banning and Smee had returned from his long conversation with his old friends.
Peter quickly pulled him over to whisper something in his ear "Smee I saw her, I saw Wendy" the old pirate moved away his eyes widened "are you sure young lad" he then asked quietly and Peter nodded "Tink showed me her" "and…" "It seems her aunt has already found a perfect fiancé" Peter replied sadly.
Smee smiled sympathetically at the melancholic blonde rogue he knew how much it was for the lad to leave Neverland and slowly grow-up and learn how to become a man but it had a great price in the end- to finally be with Wendy Darling.
But now of the possibility of 'another in his place' just like what Captain Hook had taunted to him three years ago, the growing-up would be in vain for Peter Pan.
Smee knew Captain Hook was dead, swallowed up whole by the large man-eating crocodile but somehow the old man felt his old captain's presence nearby…but where exactly as Peter joined in on his parents' conversation, Smee looked around to sought out the source of Captain Hook's presence.
At the table where the three Hawkins shared with the three Bennett's, Julian watched his white soon-to-be bride talk with her mother. She was so beautiful and so innocent; it was these characteristics that intrigued him more and more.
He ignored the eldest Bennett girl talk about some mystery lad who she had fallen totally in love with and would do whatever she said.
Julian chuckled 'what a weak fool to be controlled by a vain maiden like her' he thought amused. Amelia was telling her younger sister Annette all about him but Annette did not look the least interested.
The Lord-Mayor Darcy Bennett talked with both Lord and Lady Hawkins and was asking them if they knew the Great Banning's and their adopted son.
With this being eavesdropped Julian had to laugh quietly to himself yet again, what a joke the Great Banning's! He didn't see what was so great about them and didn't think highly of their adopted son either. Moving his gaze from watching his captured angel, Julian scanned the different tables and was glad he had the mask covering his eyes.
Those blue berries soon found the Banning's and he narrowed his eyes at them. He saw their adopted son who had his back to Julian but by the costume he wore the raven-hair young man knew the young lord to be dressed up as the heroic Peter Pan just like his father.
Julian rolled his eyes how seemed fitting it was, he the antagonist of the story- Captain Hook and the young Lord Banning as the protagonist Peter Pan. And for some unknown reason Julian felt envy coming out of him towards the blonde lad, he didn't know what was going on with himself lately.
Amelia soon realised Julian wasn't really paying attention to their table so asked sweetly that was irresistible to any young man of her age "dear sir what is the matter, is something troubling you" Julian turned back around and looked at the eldest Bennett child who was smiling at him "oh its nothing" he replied but he could feel something deep within his soul starting to awaken. Julian was a tad scared of what this dark thing was but also quite excited.
He remained calm as the dark presence slowly rose to the top of his heart blackening it entirely. First his blueberry eyes flickered a bit before he blinked once and looked down at himself "well now, how suitable this attire is on me" his voice was deeper, richer and way seductive than before.
He scanned the masked eating guests before his eyes rested upon a giggly Wendy "this young man is soon-to-be engaged to Wendy Darling, what a better plan of my revenge on Peter Pan" the voice was of course a young adult version of Captain Hook. The old cutthroat had simply wished to be reincarnated and was reincarnated within the deep soul of young Lord Julian Hawkins.
Look at the young man's name for example his first name begins with a 'J' and his last name sounds like Hook so there you have it- perfect.Julian did not think anyone would feel his old presence but he was wrong because not far from where he sat, Mr Smee had located the source onto him and was surprised! Wasn't this young man the same one who was going to Wendy's fiancé?
This was bad news for Peter; if Wendy were to be betrothed to a reincarnated Captain Hook it would spell disaster upon Neverland and its future generations. He had to warn Peter about this upcoming discord, the young man had to know what was going to happen to his paradise home if his Wendy would be engaged to Julian.
The ex-pirate quietly tapped Peter on the arm whoexcused himself from the conversation with his parents before turning to his loyal caretaker "what is it" he whispered to him. Smee smiled weakly at him "I have some bad news young sir" and he told him everything.
By the end of giving out the news and information, Smee reflected on what he saw in the young man's face. He saw fear, worry and anger and he understood why Peter looked and felt this way.
Fear for his home, worry for Wendy and anger towards Julian "I knew there was something about that guy other than jealousy I felt" Peter told Smee sitting back in his velvet seat. "But how am I supposed to reach Wendy" he then askedSmee questionably.
Smee thought deeply leaning into his chair before an idea popped into his mind "my friends told me after dinner all the guests and the main host will participate in a waltz where the people who aren't married or engaged and had their dancing partners with them the entire night are to change with someone new.This shall be your chance, lets pray that Wendy's aunt won't set her up with another lad approved".
Peter grinned triumphantly shaking Smee's hand happily "good work dear friend, good work" he complimented his caretaker who beamed back at him. For the rest of their dinner, the two continued to eat and talk peacefully no longer worrying about what was to come.
Authors Note: So what do you think...i hope not so many 'maidens' and 'lads' this time lol! Another surprise for you…Julian Hawkins being Captain James Hook reincarnated but I bet some of you suspected him to be the captain having the initials: JH. I promised you for some Peter/Wendy happenings and it will begin in the next chapter. Woah I got a lot of thanking to do. Ok below is the list
Thanks to…Elirrina: As always sticking by my side in both my 'Peter Pan' stories, luv ya girl (hands out bouquet of roses)
RoseGoddess9: Woah are you an English teacher because I didn't notice any mistakes phew! Thanks for that (hands out bouquet of roses). And me writing a book woah! Really?
Kasmira36: I am glad you like my story and you'll have to read to find out ;p (hands out bouquet of roses)
Sam: The 'black memory box' is only a metaphor so do not worry, its basically all the memories at the back of Wendy's mind (hands out bouquet of roses)
Mellem: Thanks for that, I really need luck right now lol! And thanks I am so glad this is interesting for you to read (hands out bouquet of roses)
Magical Love: Another English expert lol! I'll remember that…I hope Haha (hands out bouquet of roses)
Zeldy: You put me on your favourites list gosh thankyou! And don't worry they will meet up eventually lol! (hands out bouquet of roses)
Cuteanimechibi16: My story is the best wow thankyou so much! And I am hoping I'll do well with my studies :) (hands out bouquet of roses)
Magical Love again: Man I must not be re-reading these chapters, I'm gonna have to do something about it
Kasmira36: Hello again! It will be P/W don't worry about that :D
Kow it all: Yep I'm an Aussie lol! And here is the next chapter I am sooo sorry for the extremely long delay (hands out bouquet of roses)
Me' shell: Er hi there! Um what do you mean this story has speakers (confused look)
Scottsman: OMG! I am so flattered you actually read my story wow-oh-wow! I love your Runaway Mayhem short stories they are sooo hilarious and brilliant! When are you going to update those (hands out bouquet of roses)
Ezza: Thankyou (hands out bouquet of roses)
Phew! That took a while anyway I have another 'Peter Pan' fanfic but it may not be a romance fanfic only action and adventures. My own version on the 'Peter Pan' story with a new band of teenage Lost Boys and rebellious mortal girl- Gwen! If you're interested can you please read it!