Author: Hey, sorry I haven't updated until now, been a bit busy around the house….so I'm sorry to keep you waiting lol!. Anyways, I hope you enjoy this chapter….thanks so much for your support, you guys have been great!.

Finally, their feet touched the sand of Neverland. "Its good to be back in Neverland" said Tootles, breathing in the air. "Yes...our old home" said Curly. "No time for that...Tink, where's Peter?" asked Wendy. Tink then zoomed into the forest, they all ran after her.

Finally she stopped in front of the hideout. Once they caught up, Tink motioned for them to go into the hideout. As quietly as they could, they slipped inside and slid down the trapdoor.

Once Wendy got to her feet again, she looked around. "Peter? Peter are you here?" she asked.

Tink flew over to the bed, pointing to it and imitating someone sleeping in it. "Peter?" Wendy whispered. She tried to find any sign of him being under the furs. But there was nothing. No sign of his blond hair or leafy clothing, not even his dagger.

"He's not here" said Wendy. Tink thought for a sec then flew up to the ceiling. She constantly pointed at the spot above her. "What is it Tink?" said Tootles. Wendy went over and pressed her hand against it.It opened...it was a trap door. "Its a door...I never noticed this before" said Wendy. Then Tink started to push and pull Wendy up into the door.

"You think Peter's up here?" asked Wendy. Tink nodded. Wendy, trusting her, climbed out of the hideout and closed the door behind her. "Lets go" said Curly, they made their way to the trap door, but Tink blocked them. They tried the front door but Tink blocked them. She nodded her head. "Why not" said John. Tink again made kissing faces.

"You want Peter and Wendy to be alone?" asked Curly. Tink just nodded. They agreed to leave the two alone, They would want to be alone after all that time they were apart from each other.

Once Wendy was out of the hideout, she looked around. It seems like the trap door was just a back door. She noticed that she was now behind the tree...but still couldn't see Peter.

"Peter? Peter Pan! Where are you?" she asked. She didn't realise he was high above her, sitting on a branch of a tree.

The sound of her voice traveled up into his ears. At this he perked up. "Wendy?. Am I imagining it?" he asked himself. Again, he heard her calling him. "Wendy?" he asked again.

Following the voice, he leaned over to look down at the ground. There, he saw a figure with long, wavy brown hair.

"Could it be?" he asked amazed, to him, it certainly looked like Wendy. He heard her call again. "It sounds like Wendy" he said to himself. He decided to try and call out her name.

"Wendy?" he called to her. At the sound of her name, she looked up at him.

"There you are.. I've been looking for you" she said happily. It was the same smile he had missed seeing so much. "Is it really you?" he asked, now tears of joy running down his face.

"Of course it is silly...who else would I be?" she asked. It was truly his Wendy.

Peter was so happy that he flew down to her and pulled her in his arms, bringing her up into the air with him. They held onto each other tightly as Peter flew them higher and higher until they were above the trees. "I thought you were dead" said Peter, hugging her close.

"It was a trick Hook made up to scare you...I was so worried about you, I had to come back" said Wendy. "I could take care of myself" said Peter. "But with me dead, you'd be defenceless and left with no happy thoughts...Hook would have killed you" said Wendy.

"I guess...how did you get here anyway?" asked Peter. "Tink came and got us" said Wendy. "So that's where she went" said Peter, smiling. "Huh?" asked Wendy. "Tink told me she was going to find something to cheer me up and I guess she went to find you" said Peter.

"I wanted to come and find you...I missed you so much" said Wendy. "I missed you too Wendy" said Peter and they hugged each other. "I wanted you to try one of these" said Peter and he took her to the fruit tree he had been sitting in earlier that day.

"Yum...it's delicious" said Wendy, licking her lips to drink up the juice that ran down her mouth. "I knew you'd love it" he said, watching take another bite. He leaned back in the tree,

with Wendy beside him finishing off the fruit. "One things been bothering me though" he said.

"And what's that Peter?" she asked, only a few more bites away from finishing the whole thing. "When the mermaid told me that you were dead...they also told me that Hook has found love" said Peter. Wendy remembered her father reading about Jessie Cook in the paper.

"Yes...he has" said Wendy sadly. "but now...it will be harder to defeat Hook" said Peter.

"Now...he is not alone" he continued sadly. "But Peter, he is still old...and maybe Jessie Cook really doesn't love him like we love each other" said Wendy.

"I...I didn't say I loved you" said Peter quietly. "Come on Peter. I can see it in your eyes. I know you love and care for me...why else would you have rescued me all those times before" said

Wendy. "I guess...I do care for you ..alot" said Peter, shying away from her. "That's a start" said Wendy.

There was somewhat, of un uneasy silence. Feeling guilty, Wendy turned back to him. "Peter" she whispered. At the slight sound of his name he turned to her. They gazed into each other's eyes...trying hard not to get lost. "We shouldn't fight" said Wendy. "If we're going to defeat Hook again...we have to stay together" said Wendy.

"Who is he in love with now?" asked Peter. "Jessie Cook. She's the wicked lady in all of London "said Wendy. Peter smiled."Tipical of Hook to choose her" said Peter. "why do you say that?" asked Wendy. "He hates me...and this Jessie Cook lady hates you...they could destroy us" said Peter.

"But they won't. Our love is way to strong...they might even not be in love. It might be one of Hook's tricks" said Wendy. "I guess...Its getting late...we should go inside" he said, grabbing her hand lightly, they flew down to the trap door. Like a gentleman, Peter opened the door for Wendy. Holding his hand just in case she slipped, she climbed back down.

Once she was safely inside, Peter made his way down, closing the door behind him. "Your back" said Curly. "What were you two doing out there?" asked Nibs. "None of your business"

said Wendy, lightly touching the end of his nose with the tip of her finger.

"Peter...how you been?" asked Tootles. "Great...except for the news of Wendy's death" said Peter. "Well...she's not dead...she's perfectly fine" said Curly. "They thought I was your Wendy...that's how I got this scratch" said Nibs, showing Peter the huge cut on his arm.

"Alright that's enough" said Wendy disgusted, even though she saw his cut everyday, it still disgusted her. "Lets have dinner" said Peter, laughing at Wendy's fit. He grabbed Wendy's hand and sat her down at the head of the table.

"But...this is your seat Peter" she protested. "It was always only you and Peter who sat at the head of the table" said Tootles. "Yes but...now that the boys are back, Peter should..."said Wendy but stopped when Peter wasn't beside her anymore.

Suddenly, he came out with a giant platter with a roast on it, surrounding it was fruit. They all dug into it. Wendy was lost in though, until Peter shoved a apple into her face. "Oh thank you"

she said, he just smile devilishly. Suddenly, he grabbed her free hand and yanked her out of the seat, before she knew it, she was sitting on Peter's lap, he grinned at her as he chewed his apple.

"Oh Peter" she said. The rest of the night was pretty peaceful. They told stories to each other, catching up on what happened almost a year since they'd last been here. "Time for bed" said Wendy. Remembering where they slept, when they still lived here, they got into their beds and settled down.

Seeing Slightly's empty bed, she walked over to it until she was garbed by the arm lightly. "Where are you going?" asked Peter, jokingly. "I was going to sleep in Slightly's bed, seeing as he's not here" said Wendy. "My Wendy does not sleep on the ground" said Peter smiling.

"Then, where shall I sleep?" asked Wendy. Still smiling he pointed to his bed, piled high with warm furs. "But...that's where you sleep" said Wendy. "Sleep with me...there's plenty of room" said Peter. He lightly pulled her over to the bed, not taking his eyes away from hers.

Before she knew it, Wendy was cuddled in Peter's arms, while he was sound asleep. Her eyes fluttered open and she realised the position she was in. Her head rested on his shoulder, his head rested lightly on hers, making their lips inches apart. His arms wrapped protectively around her and her arm across his stomach.

She smiled as she knew that she was right. He did love her, but was sad that he didn't want to admit it. That was the only thing needed to stop Hook and Jessie, she knew they're love wasn't real...they only wanted revenge on her and Peter.

Finally, Wendy closed her eyes and drifted to sleep. But it was not peaceful, it was dreadful.

She saw Peter tied to the mast of Hook's ship, lost in thought, almost ready to cry. She was trapped in a net, lowering closer and closer to the ocean below her. There, laughing at them was Hook and Jessie. "Give Peter Pan your precious thimble now...Wendy Darling" said Hook.

"A mere kiss cannot save your precious Peter Pan" said Jessie and she started to cut the rope that held onto her in the net. Wendy stared at Peter sadly. His eyes stared into hers but he had no emotion on his face.

Finally, the rope released as it was cut, Peter came out of his trance like state, he and the lost boys screaming her name as she came closer to the ocean below.

With a scream, she woke up. She breathed heavily as she noticed that she was still in the hideout. She calmed down a bit after that until. "Peter" she whispered frightfully, and looked beside her. There, he slept peacefully, in an undisturbed sleep.

"Thank god" she whispered and once she felt ready, she snuggled against him again and fell asleep. That morning brought her an unexpecting fright. During the middle of the night, hours after she had that nightmare, she turned over in her sleep, facing the rest of the hideout, instead of Peter.

Her eyes fluttered open, forgetting that she turned over in her sleep. She was expecting to see Peter's heart warming face, but instead she saw two big blue eyes staring closely at her. Whoever this person was, they pressed their face right up into hers. She let out a high pitched scream.

"Oh my...what do you think that could be darling?" asked Jessie, wrapping her arm around Hook's. "I haven't the slightest clue...sweetness" said Hook. They were looking for Peter Pan's secret hideout. Hook had forgotten the way for he was in the crock's stomach longer then he thought.

"Do you suppose it was Wendy?" said Jessie. "It sounded like her...I suppose. Maybe Pan frightened her with the sight of his dagger" said Hook, they both laughter. "Why would he darling?. He is in love with the girl isn't he?" asked Jessie.

"Yes...their love for each other destroyed me. I was old, alone and done for. But now that I found you, my dearest Jessica Mary Cook, I may be old, but I'm not alone or done for" said Hook. "Oh James...Wendy told me you were a horrid old man, but now that I see you, I realise that she was wrong. You'll always be my hero, we'll someday kill our enemies, Peter Pan and Wendy Darling" said Jessie.

"Yes...We'll find them, separate them ,and then they'll watch each other die" said Hook. "I love it when your being so mean" said Jessie. They kissed and went on with their walk. Keeping an eye out for any signs of Peter, Wendy, Tinker bell or the lost boys. Even Wendy's scream would have helped them.

"Where could those wretched two be hiding?" asked Hook. "Don't worry about it so much dear, We'll get Peter and Wendy soon...when they least expect it" said Jessie. "What are you planning my dear?" asked Hook, playfully. "We'll wait until they get into another fight and then they'll be against each other. Once they realise they truly love each other, they will already be seperated" said Jessie.

"Your clever...very clever" said Hook. They decided that it was best to make a sort of a house to camp in, while they wait. Hook's plan was working, he had put so much potion on her that she was doing everything he wanted. But he was waiting for the day, she realised she didn't love him.

Frightened, Wendy shot up suddenly, Peter's head falling from when it rested on hers lightly. "What's happening?" he asked sleepily ."Peter...Help" screamed Wendy again. Peter shot up and wrapped his arms around her protectively, while she hid herself in his chest.

"No need to worry...tis only me" said the figure. Peter laughed a bit, and gently pushing Wendy out of his arms. "Look Wendy, there's your monster" said Peter. There, standing in front of them with a grand smile on his face, was Slightly.

"Don't do that...you scared me half to death" said Wendy. "Judging by your scream Wendy, Hook could have followed it straight here" said Peter. She playfully hit him on the arm. "How did you get here?" asked Wendy. "Tink came during the night and got me" said Slightly. "You can't defeat Hook without all the lost boys...even if you have your Wendy lady".

"I couldn't have defeated Hook with out my boys...and of course my Wendy" said Peter, blushing a bit. "I was wondering why Tink wasn't attacking me or squealing fairy curses in my ear" said Wendy, eyeing Tinker bell. "Mum must be very furious...first her best friend, now her son" said Slightly.

"Would you rather stay with her...or help defeat Hook" Said Wendy. "Hook...defiantly" said Slightly. "Shall we start breakfast?" he asked. Wendy turned to Peter and they smiled at each other, both knowing that they were ready for breakfast. Peter waited until Wendy was out of bed and then made his way to the table.

"Something smells delicious" said Wendy, standing next to the table looking at what was there to eat. "We went hunting this morning, just came back once you screamed" said Nibs.

"Sit at the head of the table Wendy" said Slightly, pulling it out for her to sit in.

She turned to look at Peter, who gave her a bright smile and nodded. "I don't know Boys" she said, still unsure. The boys started to plea, and Wendy was then pushed to the head of the table and allowed the person to sit her down, it was Peter. "Its ok Wendy...your mother!" said Peter.

She smiled up at him, which he took as a thank you, and went to get something for them to eat. The nightmare she had the night before came back to her, clear as crystal. Something was going to happen. They were going to be separated...by Hook and Jessie. That would be the end of them both.

"Here.." said a voice, as a half of a fruit to her face. "Thank you" she said. "Peter...I had a nightmare last night. I think maybe, we should stay close" said Wendy. Her face looked worriedly up at him, he noticed this and kneeled down beside her.

"Don't worry Wendy, I won't let anyone hurt you...I promise" said Peter, he smiled his brilliant smile at her, at this she felt a whole lot better. They stared deeper into the other's eyes, not noticing when they suddenly started to get closer and closer, until their lips almost touched. "What's our plan of action?" asked Tootles suddenly. A bit embarrassed, Peter and Wendy broke away and stared at him.

Seeing their embarrassed faces, Nibs hit Tootles on the arm, not very hard and said angrily" Leave them alone". "Just asking" Tootles whispered to him. "Actually, we're just going to stay close and whenever we see Hook...leave him to me" said Peter standing up.

Wendy smiled, it had been almost a year since she had promised him, she would not interfere in Hook and Peter's battle at the black castle. They raised their cups and cheered. "And boys...

when I'm not around, I want you to protect Mother" said Peter, they agreed with another cheer. "Thats very sweet of you boys but..."said Wendy

"We'll protect our mother...no matter what" cried John, raising his cup again. "But John...I am not your..."she said but was cut off. "We'll battle Hook for days if it means keeping mother safe" cried Curly getting up and pretending to fight.

"Lets go out and practise then" suggested Nibs, he got up and grabbed his arrows and bow and ran out. "Be careful boys" called Wendy after them, as they all grabbed some sort of weaponry and ran out of the hideout.

"I better go follow them...who knows what they might get into" said Peter, happily smiling. "Peter...about that nightmare I had last night" said Wendy, stopping him before he could reach the door.

"Oh...don't worry, with the boys and I protecting you, Hook won't steal you away" said Peter brightly, hoping that's what she was thinking. "I know Peter...but I really think we should stay together" said Wendy.

"We will don't worry about it" said Peter, trying his best to reassure Wendy so that he could go meet the boys. "But...I think I figured out a way to stop Hook" said Wendy, trying desperately to make him stay.

"You do?...well tell me your plan of action" said Peter, really interested now. He knew she must have been thinking about this a lot. "Well you know how Hook has found love right?"
asked Wendy, Peter nodded slowly, starting to follow the conversation.

"Well...it doesn't seem real...not like ours" said Wendy ,hoping Peter wouldn't get mad...that's the last thing they needed. "Wendy...I never said I loved you" said Peter, a bit upset that they have to have this talk again.

"But Peter...I see it in your eyes whenever you look in mine!. Its that wonderful little sparkle that only comes out when your looking at me...and your heartbeat gets faster whenever I'm near or in your arms...I can hear it!" asked Wendy, moving closer and closer to him.

"N..No...I have...NO...idea what your...talking about" said Peter, getting scared, he didn't want to talk about this right now. "Peter...look down deep in your heart...don't you feel anything?" asked Wendy, getting closer and closer.

"No" responded Peter quickly, a little too quickly for Wendy. "Not happiness when I'm near you?. Not sadness when I'm away?. Not jealousy if I'm with another?..."said Wendy, she was backing him up into a corner, just like before.

"...not love...when I'm so close to you, you want that moment to stay that way forever!" whispered Wendy, now he was backed up against the wall, obviously scared of what she had to say. Peter could feel his heart racing in his chest, as Wendy pressed even closer towards him.

"No...I feel none of these "feeling" for you what so ever" said Peter, in his heart, he knew he lied. He felt those feelings, and for the same reasons she mentioned. Wendy backed away sadly. She turned around, eyes to the floor as she walked over to the table.

"Wendy...I said it before and I'll say it again...I can't have any feelings for you, if I do, I'll surely grow up" said Peter, walking over to her, trying his hardest to get her to understand.

"Why is that a bad thing Peter?. There are so many things to experience with age" said Wendy.

"Oh ya...like what?" asked Peter, crossing his arms at this. "You could travel the world see new things, meet new people, or business...not all businesses start in an office Peter...and love...someday, you and someone you love dearly will be watching your own children experience the joys of life" said Wendy, a loving look on her face.

"But Peter Pan doesn't grow up Wendy...he doesn't feel anything...only lives in youthfulness...forever" said Peter. "But you have to defeat Hook!. You cannot live your days in youthfulness if your constantly hounded by him and his men" said Wendy.

"But...he's harder to defeat now...he's found love and now how do we defeat him" said Peter, sinking into a chair. "But its not real Peter...Hook must have a potion of some sort, controlling her...our love is..."said Wendy, but Peter jumped up suddenly.

"I told you I never said I loved you" said Peter, backing away again. "But Peter...if you just admit it...then we can prove that Jessie does not love him and it will be over with" said Wendy. "I can't admit it...I won't admit it" screamed Peter.

"But why Peter...just accept your feelings and…" said Wendy but Peter was angered. "No Wendy...no more of this feelings stuff...I'm through" said Peter, he grabbed her and held her forcedly to him.

"Listen...I will never accept or admit that I have feelings...for anything or anybody! I'd rather be killed by Hook then admit that I can feel things. I can't admit them for you because...because maybe...I don't have any! "Peter spat in her face angrily, releasing her when he finished.

Wendy stared at him, horror stricken from his words. They drove into her heart like rusty knives, and it burned her entire body. As the awful words flowed through her mind, tears began to well up into her eyes. She never knew Peter could be that hurtful.

Staring at her for a few minutes, he listened to his own words, all the while his heart starting sinking lower and lower. He looked at the cloudiness in Wendy's eyes. "Wendy...wait!" he called to her as she ran out of the hideout, tears streaming down her face.

Author: Hey, I tried my best with this….so I hope you liked it!. Please read and review, I'm always looking forward to those lol. If you have any suggestions or anything….just let me know, and I'm always open for new ideas!. Thanks!.