Author: Hey...I'm finally back!.lol. Sorry it took so long but...computer is crap and took a long time to fix but hey...I'm back now!. Here is the chapter you've all been waiting for...sorry again that it took so long!. Please read and review!.
Streets
"Ye must be excited for tonight...Ye cant keep yourself still"said Smee as he and Peter walked down the street."Yes...I'm taking your advice and showing her the Peter Pan she would remember"said Peter happily.
"She'll be overjoyed to see ye again Pan...after all these years of being apart from ye!. But What are you going as?"asked Smee.
"A fairy Prince"Peter whispered, he didn't want other people to know.
"Well that's lovely...and Miss Wendy's going as ye fairy princess is she not?"asked Smee. "Yes...I'll make it a night she'll never forget...
and I'll win my Wendy back"said Peter proudly.
The Darling children spent the afternoon in the nursery, playing make believe. They were surprised Wendy wanted to join them, and played all afternoon, acting out and telling stories. She was in a very happy mood.
Their fun was sadly interrupted by her aunt coming in."Wendy!"she screeched."What on earth are you doing in here?. There is a ball taking place soon, and you haven't started preparing"said her aunt.
"The ball isn't for another 3 hours aunt"said John sighing."But there is so much to be done...you want to marry some day don't you?"she asked. Wendy nodded."Then we must make you look beautiful"said Millicent and dragged Wendy out of the nursery.
Wendy's room
"Now...first of all you must take a bath"said Millicent, digging out Wendy's housecoat and throwing it to her."After that...we'll do your hair and make up...and while you have your bath, I will find something for you to wear"Millicent said, shoving Wendy into the bathroom.
With only 1and a half hours left until the ball, Aunt Millicent rummaged through Wendy's closet trying to find something for Wendy to wear. While Mrs. Darling worked on her daughter's hair.
The only thing Wendy could think of was the beautiful fairy princess dress. She wanted so badly to wear it, but she couldn't change until both her aunt and mother were out of the room.
"Ah Ha!"cried her aunt suddenly."Perfect!"she exclaimed. Mrs. Darling had almost finished combing Wendy's hair, and had turned to face Millicent."What is Aunt?"she said.
"This is what Wendy will wear"said Millicent, she was holding up a dark purple dress, which ended at the knees and a shoulder that buttoned. One of Wendy's least favourite dresses her aunt had given her.
"Um...Its a costume ball aunt! What am I suppose to be?"she asked.
"You don't have to be in costume"said Millicent."That's the whole point of the ball"said Wendy."Well your not being anything...we cant find you a costume"said Millicent.
"What's the point of that?"asked Wendy."Now Wendy. Your aunt and I are doing the very best to prepare you for what's to come"said her mother, turning back to her hair.
"What do you mean mother?"she asked curiously."Well...we have to find the one with the identical kiss mark...they'll become your husband and no matter who they turn out to be...you have to look your best...for they have to also agree to marry you"said Mrs. Darling.
The boys knew, somehow, that it was Peter Pan. Wendy now had great belief in that because of the fairies that came to her window last night."you have to look your best".Wendy knew it didn't matter if it was him, he'd always think she is beautiful, no matter what she wore.
"There"her mother's voice cut in. She had finished pulling her hair into a very nice bun, not too tight, not to loose."Good...now put on the dress"said Millicent, grabbing Wendy's arm and pushing her behind the changing screen.
Wendy hated it already, it smelled funny, she looked weird and it was way to tight. 'How could I attracted anyone in this?. Even Peter?' she thought to herself. But was then shoved back at her burrow, again by her aunt.
There, her aunt and mother did her makeup, and once finished, Wendy did look very nice. She loved everything her mother and aunt had done with her hair and makeup, the only spoiler was the very ugly dress.
"Very beautiful"cooed her mother."I have to prepare the transportation"Her aunt announced and out she went."We'll leave you to give yourself a few alternations"said her mother, and with a kiss she too went out.
Wendy smiled at her mother. Once the door clicked shut, Wendy turned to the mirror and let out a sigh."I cant go to the ball in this dress...its not even a costume!"said Wendy."Nobody would want me if I go dressed like this"she said sadly.
She then came upon the glass bottle."The fairy princess dress!"she said, remembering last night. Happily, Wendy took the bottle careful not to drop it, and stood."Time to make my own little magic"she said happily, opening the bottle and pouring some of the glittering dust into her hand.
Sighing, she started to sprinkle it all over her clothes and hair, starting from her feet and working towards the top of her head. In minutes,
Wendy was covered in a ball of bright light.
Over at the Keating's manor, Peter was preparing for the ball himself.
He had already taken a bath and worked on his hair. All he needed was to dress. He walked over to his burrow.
There, he too had a glass bottle of fairy dust, the fairies had given him. He took it and sprinkled himself. In minutes, the light faded and he was now dressed, along with a beautiful mask to match.
He once more walked over to the mirror and fixed up anything that didn't look proper or out of place."How do I look Tink?"asked Peter, after he finished fixing his hair to look more like the fairy prince he was at the ceremony in Neverland. She chimed happily "like a prince" and with a bright smile, he walked to the door.
"Off to meet my princess"he called happily. After they shared a laugh, he called."Bye Tink! Wish me luck"he said, and off he went.
Tinkerbell turned back to the window, and flew out. She had a important job to do, in order for this plan to work, everything had to be perfect!.
Minutes later, the light surrounding Wendy finally started to fade.
Once it did, Wendy happily ran over to the mirror for inspection.
It had worked!. She was once more transformed into the fairy princess. She even had the vine woven crown and her hair was also fixed.
Wendy spun around, happy to be back in the beautiful dress."Much Better"she said to herself happily. She fixed anything that was out of place, grabbed her newly formed, equally golden mask and went out the door to show her family.
"Where's Wendy? Where going to be late"cried Aunt Millicent."Don't worry Aunt...Wendy shouldn't be too much longer"said Mrs. Darling.
"I wonder if Harry will be going?"asked Mr. Darling.
"Why would he dear?. They lost their child"said Mrs. Darling sadly."No Mary! I heard that they found their son...they're bound to be there...showing him off"said Mr. Darling irritated.
"Do you think its Peter?"asked John to the rest. They wanted to see Wendy go off to the ball. She didn't tell them what she was going as.
Suddenly there was a call from the top of the stairs."I'm Ready".
All eyes shot up to the beauty at the top of the stairs. And once they laid eyes on her, shock and surprise suddenly came to their faces.
A few of them even gasped, but Aunt Millicent was ready to faint.
There she was, Wendy in the most beautiful dress any of them have ever seen. Gold in colour, the top half sparkled like the beautiful night sky, the bottom clung to her legs, and sparkled faintly and with a bow that looked like fairy wings.
Wendy was a little taken back by the surprised faces, but walked down proudly to meet her family. Once she stopped before them, she broke their silence."Well...how do I look?"she asked shyly.
Her mother was the first to speak."Like a princess"she said happily,
and hugged her daughter."The fairy princess"whispered her brothers.
Wendy smiled, they remembered.
"Very beautiful"said her father, now out of shock."What? What have you done to your dress?"asked her aunt horrified."I made a few adjustments..."said Wendy proudly."Don't you like it?"she asked,
knowing that her aunt hated anything that Wendy wore, that she didn't give her.
Before she could answer however, They started to leave."Lets get going...we're going to be late"said George, as Mrs. Darling took his arm. Wendy, John and Curly, followed by Aunt Millicent.
Ballroom
The Keating's had only arrived but a few minutes ago and already Peter had met up with Smee."Why hello there Pan!"called Smee as he recognized the young Peter from under the golden mask and he, came over."Hey Smee...well how do I look"said Peter, spinning around for Smee to have a full inspection.
"Oh...very princely!"said Smee happily."Ye will have many ladies after ye tonight"said Smee with a wink. Peter laughed."I hope Wendy's one of them...she's the only one I want"said Peter, he turned his attention to the crowd.
"With ye both lookin' like royalty...ye are bound to win Miss Wendy's heart"said Smee happily."If the plan we came up with goes well"chuckled Peter."Is Wendy here yet?".
"Not yet me lad!. She'll come in due time!"said Smee."But we have to start the plan soon"said Peter."Relax! If ye just calm down and not let ye nerves get the best of ye...everything will go fine"said Smee.
Peter let out a sigh."Your right! Thanks Smee" he said cheerfully, and once again scanned the crowd for any of the Darling's. The first part of the plan was dancing...but that wouldn't happen if Wendy didn't get here soon! What could be keeping them?.
The Darling's arrived moments after."Oh Goodness! There's the president of the mini mall down the road"said Mr. Darling sarcastically."George...do be nice"She said.
"Mother...we're going to go on our own"said John."Alright dear, We'll meet back at the door"she called as her three children ran off."Oh look dear...there's the Keating's"she cried and they went up to talk.
"I know he's here Wendy...I just know it"said John as he, Curly and Wendy stood aside, watching others dance."How can he?. No, he's probably still in Neverland...having the greatest adventure"she sulked.
"You...were his greatest adventure"said Curly, at this, Wendy smiled.
"Thank...You"she said softly."Enough of this! You go occupy yourself...while we go look around"said John as he and Curly departed.
Wendy watched the dancing couples. She sighed."Is he really here?"she asked herself. She wondered what he would be dressed as if he was here. She then started to scan for him. Maybe he was here!.
Suddenly, he caught sight of her."There she is Smee!"said Peter, Smee followed his gaze."...and what a beauty she is tonight!"said Smee.
"Well then boy!. Let the plan commence!"said Smee, patting Peter on the back before shoving him forwards.
Swallowing, Peter swiftly weaved in and out of the dancing people, his only intentions on Wendy. He had to get to Wendy before another man got to her.
But as the last bit of dancers parted to make Peter's way, he sadly realized she had already been asked to dance. A bit disappointed, Peter, for a moment, let out a breath and courage took him and
he once more wove his way towards his princess. He taped the man that was dancing with her on the shoulder.
"Excuse me"he said, hiding the smirk. "I'm sorry...the song isn't over yet" said the man, turning his intentions on Wendy again. She seemed to do the same, not bothering at this newcomer.
Peter smirked, and with a nod, the song had suddenly come to an end.
Hmm...ready for another?"asked the man."I believe I was next"said Peter and pushed the man away.
Thankfully, he man just walked off angrily, bothered and suspicious. Peter suddenly found himself face to face with his heart's desire and he found himself extremely nervous. He put on a nervous, but friendly smile and bowed to her, she to him, giggling as she was amused by his shyness towards her. Peter then offered his hand, which she took happily.
With his other hand on her waist, he pulled her closer, as if seductively, she was a bit surprised but shaking it off she slowly placed her other hand on his shoulder. As another song began to play, with bright smiles on their lips, they began to dance.
They were in a very uneasy silence. Wendy kept staring into Peter's eyes, partly shielded by the identical golden mask, but she could make out a sparkle in the boy's eyes. She suddenly looked away.
"Is something wrong?" he asked as she lowered her head. She looked up into his eyes once more which made Peter become uneasy.
"No... but your eyes!"she suddenly stated. "...There's this certain sparkle, a certain feeling has come over me. Like I've..." she stopped to stare harder at his face. Peter smiled, knowing she was remembering him. "...met you before!" she whispered uncertainly.
Peter just kept grinning, but Wendy took his silence as a different thought. "I'm sorry!" she suddenly blurted, returning her gaze to the floor. "You must think I'm some kind of crazy dreamer!" she said uneasily, knowing it true.
"No! No I do not!" Peter, also suddenly stated. A bit confused at this, Wendy looked into his face, the faint blush returning. "What do you dream of Lady?" he suddenly asked her. Wendy was surprised at this, but had no time to protest for right there he took the time to twirl her.
Another sudden rush fell over Wendy and her mind was beginning to put all the pieces together. As she placed her hand back onto his shoulder, she took this to gaze at his costume.
He wore what looked like a sleeveless dress shirt, the top buttons the only ones not buttoned so it shows off his chest. the pants cut off at the knees, and both were gold in colour and glittered, and tied around his waist was a belt with a dagger, and that shaped fairy wings in the back, which also seemed to match hers.
"Of a moonlit forest...and I'm floating high above the trees!. My partner and I are dancing, almost level to the bright full moon, stars and fairies surround us as we float higher and higher. I smile into his beautifully moonlit face, a bright and happy smile greets me back!. I feel his breath upon my cheeks and I wish him to come closer..." Wendy's lovely speech comes to a sudden stop as tears suddenly prick her eyes.
Peter's smiling face suddenly falls as he notices these tears. "What happens Lady?" he asks curiously, a bit concerned for her. A small smile creeps to her lips as she notices this. "It changes...and I'm now standing on the ledge of the nursery window. I gaze at the now empty room and I feel a light touch of something on my shoulder, now moving ever so closer to me...slowly. That's when I hear a small whisper in my ear..." Wendy had no time to finish, for Peter suddenly leaned towards her.
"Forget them Wendy, Forget them all!. Come away where you'll never, never have to worry about grown up things again!" He whsipered in her ear. Wendy gasped and broke away.
She gasped. Memories of long ago burst into her mind. A wonderful, imaginative Island, inhabited by many different creatures, evil and good all the same. A pirate ship lying forlorn in the bay, the lush green forests and giant evergreens both beautiful day or night. Most of all...the dirty but perfectly wonderful underground home. Filled with a table, and nooks and cranny sleeping places, except for the large bed of furs. Most precious of all...toys and weaponry skewered all over the floors.
She snapped out and gazed fearfully, yet also confused, happy and excited at the same time at the very boy that stood in front of hernow, that was dancing with her. "Peter...Pan"said Wendy. He suddenly placed a finger over her lips, gesturing for her to keep quiet as he suddenly stopped their dance and took her hand, leading her out of the ballroom.
John and Curly tiredly sat watching the dancing, too bored to get up and dance themselves. Suddenly, John caught something out of the corner of his eye. He smiled and roughly elbowed a snoring Curly.
"What?"asked Curly angrily. John nodded to what he had found in the crowd. He smiled to Curly, who also smiled back."Peter Pan is back in London"said John."...and it looks like he's taking Wendy some where!"added Curly as Peter and Wendy suddenly disappeared out the balcony doors.
Author:Hey!Back again...hope you liked it!.It took me a long time to get it back!.Enjoy and please review!.