Peter looked down into the glittering pond and fell to his knees. The waters rippled and stilled before glowing with a soft violet light. "Show me Angel." Peter whispered, his face inches from the glittering surface. The water swirled again and, when it was calm once more, Peter found himself staring into the girl's tearful green eyes.
Before you met me I was a fairy princess
I caught frogs and called them prince
And made myself a queen
And before you knew me I'd traveled 'round the world
And I slept in castles
And fell in love
Because I was taught to dream
Tinkerbelle reached Angie's side and began chiming frantically. "I'm sorry, Tink." Angie whispered. "I can't do this anymore."
Tink closed her eyes and landed on Angel's shoulder. You don't have to. She chimed. I'm here to take you home.
"I don't have a home anymore, Tinkerbelle. Not really."
Tink giggled. The girl really didn't get it. Your home is where you belong silly. And what did Peter tell you about where you belong?
Angie smiled in spite of her tears. "He said I belong in Neverland. That I belong with him."
Precisely! Now, follow my lead!
I found mayonnaise bottles and poked holes on top
To capture Tinker Bell
And they were just fireflies to the untrained eye
But I could always tell
Peter watched the pool of water as the image of Angel raised her hands and opened her eyes. Tinkerbelle sat on her shoulder in the same manner, legs crossed and arms raised towards the sky. The red haired boy watched as Tink and the girl spoke together. Though he couldn't hear the words, he knew it was some form of Faerie spell. What else would Tink be doing with the Witchling?
Peter felt his lips start to twitch into a smile as he watched the two of them via the magical Faerie Pond.
Cause I believe in fairy tales
And dreamer's dreams
Like bedsheet sails
And I believe in Peter Pan
And miracles, anything I can to get by
And fireflies
"We call upon the midnight sky, we call upon the moon! We call upon the stars so bright, to lead us through the darkened night!" Tinkerbelle and Angel spoke as one and the faerie spell flowed through their souls.
Now before I grew up I saw you on a cloud
And I could bless myself in your name
And pat you on your wings
And before I grew up I heard you whisper so loud
Well life is hard and so is love
Child, believe in all these things
One by one, small faerie lights began to fill the glade. Peter looked around as they just winked in. Faeries didn't do that very often and when they did it was usually only when something big was about to happen. Peter looked down at the pond and blinked in surprise.
I found mayonnaise bottles and poked holes on top
To capture Tinker Bell
And they were just fireflies to the untrained eye
But I could always tell
Faeries popped into the clearing around them as Angel and Tinkerbelle repeated the spell four times. One by one the faeries raised their voices to join the chant. Finally, every faerie spoke at once, saying the words that tore from Angie's own throat. "TAKE US TO NEVERLAND!"
Cause I believe in fairy tales
And dreamer's dreams
Like bedsheet sails
And I believe in Peter Pan
And miracles, anything I can to get by . . .
And fireflies
And fireflies . . .
Peter jerked away from the pond as it erupted in a great splash. More faeries popped into the clearing and Tinkerbelle shot up from the pond. With a happy chime she dove for Peter and excitedly pointed at the figure struggling to stand. Peter rose to his feet and slowly eased over to the girl in the middle of the shallow pond.
"Angie?" He asked quietly. "Is that- is it really you?"
The girl nodded once before she fell to her knees. Peter rushed forward and fell to his own knees before her. "Oh, Peter!" Angie cried as his arms made their way around her.
Before you met me I was a fairy princess
I caught frogs and called them prince
And made myself a queen
And before you knew me I'd traveled 'round the world
And I slept in castles
And fell in love
Because I was taught to dream"So, you're staying this time. Right, Angel?"
The girl in his arms sighed and nodded. "Forever. If that's alright with you anyway."
Peter smiled at the look on her face. "I'm not so sure about that…"
Angie blinked at him. "Wh- what?"
"I don't think I want you to stay forever." He answered. Angie felt tears well up in her eyes once more as she stared at him. Peter laughed and spoke with a grin. "If you ask me, forever isn't nearly long enough."
Angie burst into laughter and leapt up. "Is that so, Peter? Well, what about eternity?"
Peter stood as well. "Nope, still not enough."
Angie smiled and eased up against him. "Well, how about if I just never ever ever ever leave?"
Peter shrugged. "I guess that'll do. For now." Angie gave him a playful shove and he wrapped his arms around her waist. "I love you, Angel." He whispered, his lips mere inches from hers.
"I love you, too, Peter Pan." She returned. "With all my heart. And I will never leave you ever again."
"Good." Peter said. "Because if you do, I'll hunt you down like a dog and tie you up and… tickle you into oblivion…" Angie opened her lips to protest but he smothered her words in a deep passionate kiss.