Author: Hey!.I know I said I was going to update...and its Sunday, but I had like two major assignments due and alot more homework!.Thank god I got it all done. I promise to add the next chapter either later on tonight or tomorrow...and then update some more on Friday, because our school has an inservice!.WOO!.Thats the best part about this week.
So...sorry again for not updating until now, and thanks for your support. The story is soon coming to an end, I just have to work out the end plot. But yes it is coming to an end. Hope you enjoy!.Please read and review...thanks!.
Darling Home
The Darling's were just finishing breakfast when there was a sudden knock on the door. "Mother? Why did you and father have to put that ad in the paper?" asked Michael cried, as Mrs. Darling got up to open the door.
"Yes Michael dear!. Wendy has to see at least some suitors" said Mrs. Darling. "But what about Wendy's kiss mark?" cried Curly.
"Hush now Curly! That is not something to discuss with the suitors" said Mrs. Darling, opening the door.
"Well hello!" greeted Mrs. Darling. "Hello Mrs. Darling...your looking lovely this morning! "said the boy, he had jet black hair, brown eyes and fancy clothes, but not for dining, for enjoying the outdoors it seemed.
"Wont you come it Mr. Carter" said Mrs. Darling, motioning for the boy to step inside. Once Mrs. Darling closed the door behind them, the boy suddenly asked." And where might your lovely daughter be?"
Mrs. Darling motioned for the dining room. Wendy and the boys heard their footsteps. "Hide Wendy!" the boys urged her, and she picked up her cereal bowl and started for the kitchen but the door to the dining room had opened.
"Wendy?" Mrs. Darling suddenly called. "Look who's come to visit... Mr. Daniel Carter" said Mrs. Darling. Wendy turned around slowly, putting on her best fake smile.
"Hello Mr. Carter...how are you this morning?" she asked through clenched teeth. "Very well Darling Wendy! I brought you some flowers" he said, stepping up to her and handing her the bouquet.
"Oh how..."she said, until she eyed the daisies. She didn't mind daisies, but these suitors were pathetic!. If they really wanted to impress her, they should have given her some roses, like Peter had!.
But she knew anything the suitors gave her, could ever be as special as anything Peter gave her. Peter knew how to impress her, but these London boys were useless.
"They're lovely!" she said, hoping he wouldn't see that she was faking it. "But why did you come so early in the morning?" asked Wendy. "Well...I was hoping that I could take you out for the afternoon?" asked Daniel Carter.
Wendy was surprised. 'No' she thought. 'I was hoping to see if I could meet up with Peter...I still have to see if he has the identical kiss mark'. But before she could answer, her mother butted in.
"Oh that sounds lovely! The afternoon will be splendid! As long as you have her in by supper" Mrs. Darling said. "Of course Miss" he politely said. "Oh Wendy! I'll take your dishes...go ready yourself" Mrs. Darling said, taking the bowl from Wendy and shooing her upstairs.
The boys all sat around with Mr. Carter in an uneasy silence. But when they did eventually speak, it was an uneasy conversation. "I'll...um...go check on my sister now! She's taking an awfully long time" said John, getting up ,along with Michael and Tootles.
"We'll be right back" they cried and hurried up the stairs. They found Wendy seated at her burrow, fixing her hair in her mirror. "That young man is dreadful" claimed John as he closed the door behind them.
"I know...but Aunt says I must see at least some suitors in case I don't find the identical kiss mark" said Wendy sadly. "We have to find Peter.. that's the only way to stop this" cried Tootles.
"I know! and that's what I was planning on doing this afternoon...but I suddenly have a date" said Wendy. "You couldn't possibly find Peter on your own! Surely you were going to invite us along" asked Michael sadly.
"Of course!. I'm sure Peter would love to see his lost boys again!" she cried, ruffling her youngest brother's hair. "I'm sure he has seen enough of me from last night" she said.
"Never!. He'd be most happy to see you instead of any of us" cried John. "Speaking of which! What happened at the ball last night with Peter?" asked Tootles suddenly.
"And where did you get this beautiful rose?" asked Michael, lightly fingering the petals. "..and this vine crown?" asked John, examining it closely. Wendy gasped.
Afraid the boys would damage her beloved thing she had received only last night, she gasped the crown with one hand and the vase with the rose in the other.
"Don't touch these...they are mine and I don't want you to damage them" cried Wendy. "We're sorry Wendy! We only wanted to know where you got them" asked Tootles.
Sighing, Wendy decided to tell them anyways. "Well...Peter gave me this rose before we had to part!" Wendy said, a bit sadly, placing the vase on the burrow. "And the crown from the Indians when Peter took me back to Neverland for a while" said Wendy, leaning the crown against the vase like before.
"Peter did that for you?" asked John amazed .Wendy nodded happily. "How romantic...I never knew Peter was like that" said Tootles. "He gets like that whenever he and Wendy are together" Michael teased.
"Enough" Wendy giggled. "I'll tell you all the things that happened at the ball last night...but I better get down to my unwanted date!"
Wendy laughed, along with the boys.
"Maybe you'll even see Peter after all! Its a beautiful day! He might be walking the streets" cried Michael. "Hush Michael" John said angrily. "None of the suitors know of Peter or the kiss mark! And we wont speak of it until we know for sure".
"You mean...if Peter has the identical kiss mark?" asked Tootles suddenly. "Yes Tootles hush!" cried Wendy. "We wont know until we find him...and that wont be until I can be free of these suitors"
said Wendy.
"Unless you meet him on the street" said Michael. "I highly doubt Michael...even if, Peter is surely to run the suitor through with his sword if he spots me with another" said Wendy.
"We'll just have to wait until the evening...when we're allowed out or one afternoon with no suitors...until then, no more speaking of the kiss mark or Peter" said John.
"Agreed" they all said, and they walked into the parlour, where Daniel Carter and the rest of the boys were, the boys jumping to their feet with joy.
"There you are!" they shouted happily. "I didn't realise how...charming your brothers are!" making a disgusted look at them as he described them as charming.
"Yes...but sometimes they are mischievous" said Wendy, sending them a smile. "Well...now that your ready! Shall we?" Daniel said,
offering her his arm, which she slowly took, hiding her disgust.
It was fairly warm out so they didn't really need coats, they just walked along the sidewalk, in an uneasy silence. "What a beautiful day!" Wendy said. "Not as beautiful as you" commented Daniel.
That comment partly made Wendy ill, but some of it pleased her, cause she felt that Peter would have said the same thing, as if the two boys had some kind of the same sweetness towards her.
"Ah...thank you!" she said slowly. They walked on, again in silence, until something else crossed Wendy's mind. "What exactly did my brothers say to you?" asked Wendy slowly.
"Um...they started to stare me down, which partly scared me. When I finally answered they told me to stay away from you...they mentioned another boy..."Daniel said. Wendy stilled at the last words.
"A...another boy?" Wendy said nervously. "Did they say his name?". "No...they just said if I touch you or harm you in anyway...the boy that they mentioned will surely kill me...along with them" said Daniel.
Wendy giggled. It was true, Peter and her brothers would surely kill this boy if anything happens, but it was only because they wanted to protect her!. She thought it really sweet for them all to do that, but they didn't need to physically kill someone for her!.
"Is there another boy your seeing?" Daniel's voice broke through her thoughts. "No Mr. Carter" said Wendy, she had only spent that one night with Peter, she wasn't courting him or anything ...however there was still Braden Andrews, who her aunt has been setting her up with a lot. She really wished she was...or even just to see him again!. "Well ok then...so I can have you all to myself" said Daniel, taking her hand in his. "But...what if there was another boy?" asked Wendy. Daniel sent her a confused look. "Not saying there is one" she continued.
"Well! If there was another boy Id have to fight him!. For I love you and if he loves you then I would want to be the one to win your heart" said Daniel.
'But my heart has already been won...and given away!' thought Wendy. 'I just don't know where to find him'. "Are you getting hungry Miss Darling...there's a restraint up the street" said Daniel.
"Yes...I would love to stop for lunch" said Wendy a bit cheerful. So on the walked, down the street and into the little corner restraint they found. Finally, there he spotted his old friend reading the newspaper. With a smile he walked over. "There you are Smee...I've been looking all over for you" said Peter jokingly.
"Aye!. I've just been sittin' here...readin' me paper!. But ye'd be surprised to know that I've spotted ye lady walkin' around here a couple of times" said Smee with a wink.
"Wendy? She's out here?" asked Peter surprised, suddenly spun around to see if he could see her through the crowd. "Ye lady has long ago passed Pan! .No need for frantic searchin' "said Smee teasingly.
"What was she doing when you saw her?" asked Peter suddenly. "I believe she was with another young lad...Mr. Daniel Carter me remembers" said Smee. Peter's face turned angry.
"It must be that stupid ad her father put into the paper" said Peter, slumping against the wall next to Smee. "Its actually quite interesting...especially the one about ye" said Smee.
"About me? There's an ad about me?" asked Peter. "Aye! Says ye are the handsome young son of Mr. Harry Keating, very wealthy but also hard working, fun and loyal!. Yep...that's the Pan I know" said Smee.
"Great! Now how am I ever going to meet Wendy and the boys again?. They'll be a long line of girls waiting for me to choose as my wife...and Wendy's not going to be one of them" said Peter sadly. "Ye will meet up with Miss Wendy and ye boys and everything will turn out fine!. Now that ye won back ye Wendy's heart!. Ye now have to convince the parents!" said Mr. Smee.
"But how am I going to do that?. I'm pretty sure Wendy's aunt already convinced them I'm a bad influence...by the furious look on her face when she dragged Wendy out of the ball" said Peter.
"There is always some way to convince them, ye convinced Miss Wendy in just one night! ."said Smee. "Yes but I already knew what would impress her the most" said Peter.
"That's what ye have to do with 'er parents! "said Smee. Peter just gave him a confused look. "For example! Mr. Darling...he works at the bank and is lookin' for a hard workin' young man for 'is daughter" said Smee, showing Peter the ad about Wendy.
"Take ye father's job at the same bank as an advantage! Show Mr. Darling how hard workin' ye are!" said Smee. "Um...Ok!" said Peter. "But what about her mother?". "Just do the same thing ye did with Miss Wendy!. Impress her!. Not like ye'd impress Wendy of course...but an actual lady!." said Smee. "OK! I'll do it! But can you teach me how?" asked Peter.
"Of course! That' s what I'm here for...to help Pan get Miss Wendy back" laughed Smee, ruffling Peter's hair jokingly. "But...where am I going learn all this stuff?" asked Peter.
"Lets just start at ye house" suggested Smee.Peter laughed and off they started to Keating Manor. They soon arrived at Peter's new home." My...what a life ye have for yeself now Pan! "said Smee as Peter let him into the house." Good afternoon young master Keating" said Jones as he walked up to them and took their coats.
"And who's your friend?" he asked, eyeing the man."Oh!He's an old friend of mine! Came for a visit!" said Peter." Welcome..."he bowed to Smee."Same to ye"said Smee, bowing back. Peter laughed.
"Young master Keating..."Jones called as Peter and Smee started to head for the stairs." Yes Jones?" asked Peter." Your mother would like to have a word with you" said Jones, and walked away.
"Thank you..."Peter called, and curiously walked towards the dining room, where Jones pointed before he left."Mother?"called Peter, walking around a corner and suddenly spotting her.
"Oh there you are Peter darling! And who might this be?" asked Mrs.Keating,eyeing Smee."This is Mr.Smee Mother...a really good and old friend of mine...and my professor at school" said Peter.
"Pleasure to meet you! I'm Anna Keating" skating said, shaking Smee's hand. "Thy pleasure is all mine miss" said Smee, and once they broke, he winked at Peter, as if telling him that's the way to greet a lady.
"Anyways...Peter dear! I have wonderful news!. Your father and I have put an ad up for you about 2 days ago and already you have young ladies coming wanting to court you" said Mrs. Keating.
Peter's heart sank. "Wonderful Mother" Peter said sadly. "Oh come now darling! The London girls are not that bad! Some of them are even from this very neighbourhood" said Mrs. Keating.
At this, Peter suddenly cheered. "Mother?. Might the Darling's daughter be one of them?" asked Peter, hopefully. "No dear!. The Darling's want to find a suitor for their daughter not let her find her own" said Mrs. Keating. Peter's eyes darkened.
"And even more good news!. You have a date tonight!. And she is very beautiful...I think you'll love her!" said Mrs. Keating.' Ya right' Peter thought. 'Never...the only girl in London I'll love is Wendy'.
"Who might that be?" asked Peter sarcastically." Laura Winston" his mother said cheerfully. Peter suddenly froze!. He knew that she was a stuck up wealthy snob...and every girl hated her at London Girls' Academy!. Which meant she was probably Wendy's enemy!.
No!. Courting her would be betraying Wendy!. Like running her through with an already bloody sword and stabbing her heart!.
Peter's heart arched just thinking about it!. No, he would never do that to his Wendy!.
"No Mother!" Peter suddenly screamed "No mother...I cant court her!". "Why ever not dear?. Miss Winston isn't that bad" said Mrs.
Keating.
Was she kidding?. She was like the Captain Hook of London!. Only a female version!. It would be like their last time in Neverland. He almost lost his Wendy once, in his own foolishness of their argument, and the magic of their love brought them together. There was none of that here! And he wont lose his Wendy again!.
He wished he could court her!. That's what she and the boys, and himself wants so badly!. "Then you will be seeing Laura Winston tonight!" announced his mother.
"Then we'll have to plan a night for the other five ladies waiting to court you" said Mrs. Keating. "The other five!" yelled Peter surprised. If he doesn't get through these ladies, he'll never get to Wendy before she has chosen a husband.
"Yes...and you'll court them all! And see which one you would like to wed" said Mrs. Keating. "But Mother..."started Peter sadly." No buts Peter...you will court these ladies...they seem like your type to marry" said Mrs. Keating. "Yes Mother" Peter said, lowering his head. "Now Peter!. You must choose a bride soon!. You are expected to marry soon!" said Mrs. Keating. "We're only doing this for your best interest".
"Yes Mother" he said, smirking. "Now...prepare yourself!. Miss Winston expects you at 5'oclock"said Mrs.Keating."5 o'clock!" yelled Peter in shock. "That's only 3 hours away!".
"Yes dear...that's why you must prepare! I'm sure your friend will help you..."Mrs. Keating said, sending a smile to Smee. "Now off you go...go get ready!" she said as she shoved Peter forwards. Smee following him to his room.
Darling Home
Wendy returned from her date, releasing a sigh as she felt free from that awful suitor. But then she remembered that she was going on a date with Braden that evening. Wendy sighed!.
"When will this torture end?" she asked sadly, as she walked up to her room and closed over her door. She was untying her hair from her braids when her gaze suddenly turned to her burrow, and fell upon the Neverland rose.
Her thoughts suddenly were occupied with Peter. She began to feel quite lonely!. She had only seen him one night...but she wanted to be with him. Suddenly her door was flung opened . "Wendy" cried Michael as he and the rest of her brothers piled into her room.
"Your back! Can you tell us what happened at the ball now?" asked Tootles curiously. Wendy laughed. "Of Course dear brothers...but I may have to stop...for I have another date with another suitor" said Wendy.
They all agreed and she told them to sit on her bed. As they did, Wendy turned to her burrow and picked up the vine woven crown and the vase with the Neverland rose in it, and carried them over to the bed.
"Well...I knew it would be one of the most magical nights of my life" Wendy began. All of them got so interested in Wendy's story that they forgot about the time. Seconds past, minutes past, hours past, but still none of them noticed.
She told them of her meeting with the stars and all the stories they exchanged. She then told them after the stars, Peter took her to the magical Island they'd visited only 3 years ago. "To Neverland!" Cried Tootles. Wendy nodded. "At first I became scared, cause if we went there, I would never want to leave!. I thought he was taking me back there forever!. I tried to convince him, but he only tightened his grip and suddenly shot forwards" said Wendy. "The sky opened up to us again and we started to go even faster!. I grasped onto his other arm, hoping not to be separated and just enjoyed the ride!. But when we got there...sunlight hit us and it was just as beautiful as I remember!" said Wendy.
Her brothers' eyes were wide with excitement. "What did you do in Neverland?" asked Slightly. Just as Wendy was about to answer, Aunt Millicent and Mrs. Darling came into the room.
"Your not ready yet?. Oh good heavens we must hurry!" cried her Aunt. "She's right, boys please leave so Wendy may ready!" said her mother. The boys whined. "But mother!. We were just getting to the good part of Wendy's story!" cried Michael.
"Enough stories for tonight darlings!. Wendy may tell you the rest as a bedtime story if she's not too tired?" asked Mrs. Darling, and Wendy nodded in agreement. "Wendy should not be wasting her time with silly fantasy stories when there is a boy out there some where who has the identical kiss! Time is running out! Suitors await!. Now out!" cried Millicent.
One by one the boys slowly and sadly slid off of the bed and out the door. Their mother behind them. "Now..."said Aunt Millicent, once Mrs. Darling closed the door behind her. "Lets get started shall we?". Wendy always hated when she was left alone with her aunt!. She always had the weirdest ways of doing things!. If it wasn't for her mother that came in to help, Aunt Millicent would have Wendy looking like a sea hag!.
But she knew her aunt was right!. They still didn't know if Peter had the identical kiss mark!. They had to meet up soon and find out or it will be too late and her aunt will have already married Wendy off to a suitor!. Which Wendy did not want.
She had to get away from the suitors and her aunt, just for one afternoon or maybe a night!. It was driving her insane!. Especially when she knew her true love was out there some where!.
Aunt Millicent had finally done her hair. Twisted it into a French braid that hung over her right shoulder. "Now...to dress!" said Millicent walking over to Wendy closet!.
"How about this?" asked Millicent suddenly. Wendy turned to look and found that her aunt had picked out a navy blue dress with a green ribbon to match. It was one of Wendy's favourites.
"Yes...I suppose that will do" said Wendy, she was surprised her aunt had picked that out, it was an improvement from the purple one she had picked out for the ball. "Good! Now dress...and I'll wait for you downstairs!. He should be here any minute, so don't dawdle" said her aunt, walking out the door. With a sigh, Wendy walked over and, with the dress, hid behind the screen to change!.
Author:Sorry if its really long, I had alot of ideas on this one. Note that you will never see Daniel Carter again...it was just to show again, how much the boys and Peter are protective of her. Braden Andrews is the one she's courting...and you'll see conflict in that!. Sorry, I can't answer your reviews in this chapter...maybe next one!.
Hope you enjoyed it...please review!.