Author: Hey!. I'm back with another update!. This one is...well I can't really explain it, but the next chapter is the wedding...how's that?. Anyways, thanks for your reviews and I know some of you didn't quite like it, but it was just the last little bit of Mr. Darling getting over his anger at Peter...if that makes any sense?. Basically, Hook's spirit was there and yeah...read the chappie, but I'll try to answer your questions as best as possible!.
KageOkami-Kogo- Thanks for your reveiw, and I'll try with the romance, but I'm also focusing on action...but I'll do my best!.
IAMSOAP- well, I can't really say what happend to Mr. Darling. I explained it all in this chapter...apparently, there is not only good on the Island!. There is also evil, and Hook's spirit is trapped there because of an unsettled score with Peter. That will have effect in later chapters.
HogwartsNewsie92-wow!. Nice to see a new face, or a new reviewer lol!. so glad you liked my other one. Hopefully this one will be just as good (Lets hope crosses fingers). lol. I know, Wendy has it all...but thats all gonna change, lol, they still have to survive their marriage!. Don't worry, nothing bad.
Aria Elessar-umm...all I can say is sorry?. Did I do that bad?. sorry, well all's better know and I hope you like this, and the following chapter better!. I beg your forgiveness. And thanks for that wonderful chapter and the note at the beginning!. But you didn't have to!. PS, Believe in yourself and Keep it up!.
Eva Sumpter-lol, well...I didn't go all out on that word!. School's been such a bitch, but I promise to really really try and update fast!. Kill all teachers!lol. Thanks and I hope you update soon too!. Keep it up!.
mabfairy-yup!. You guessed it!. But I did it with good intentions...all's well now, and the wedding is coming up! That's gonna count for something right?. lol thanks.
tinkerflyinbell1-lol, thanks so much!. Some of my ideas to begin with are...not so great,but the rest of the story will be awsome...hopefully. Thanks for the review, glad you liked it!.
Thanks so much...glad you enjoyed it (or didn't...I'm sorry) but hopefully this will be alot better!. Cross your fingers and enjoy!. Remember to review, thanks so much!.
A heavy breathed Mr. Darling still laid spread out upon his back on the leafy ground. The former lost boys and Michael gathered around their father in hopes that he would recover, but also scared that he may attack. John stood not far from the group, also breathing heavily, but also staring angry and surprised at Peter.
Peter landed softly back on the ground, taking in the sigh before him, his eyes still flaring angrily at the man. With one heavy sigh, Peter through his sword to the ground and made his way slowly to the small group. The boys looked up as they heard the soft crunching of the leaves as their leader approached. They slowly coward away from the fallen man, as Peter stopped before him.
Seeing Peter for now the first time after his blind rage, Mr. Darling looked upon the boy, his breath now softening. For many moments, the two men just stared angrily at each other, silently daring each other to say something first, or make the first move. Finally, Peter spoke "Are you done man?" anger seeping out with every word.
Mr. Darling didn't answer. For a moment he just lied there. Until suddenly he started to slowly lift himself up, pain etched all over his face. "I have had an error in judgement Peter" the man began, taking everyone in the clearing off guard.
Peter's expression now turned to confusion, but watched the man intensely. "I don't know what has come over me, but it has certainly helped me clear my sense of thinking" Mr. Darling continued. "It must be Hook's spirit" John suddenly broke through the silence that suddenly hung in the air.
"Hook?" Peter questioned, though not taking his eyes away from Mr. Darling, who was also watching him curiously. John nodded. "When we finally defeated the evil captain for the second time, his spirit must still be here, somehow. Maybe here forever" John concluded. Peter gave a slight nod. "That's the magic of Neverland. Can't have good without evil" Peter added.
"So why did it take over our Father?" asked Michael curiously. Peter narrowed his eyes to Mr. Darling, the man became uneasy. "It must have sensed our father's anger and uneasiness of Wendy soon being married to Peter, so it took advantage of that, and thus making father attack Peter" John again broke the silence. "So you temporarily turned into my mortal enemy, just so I would never marry Wendy?." Peter questioned angrily. "Maybe, but it was just out of blind rage!" Mr. Darling added quickly. "This Hook person must really hate you. I just hate the fact that your marrying my daughter" said Mr. Darling.
This angered Peter even more, and in the blink of an eye, Peter was holding Mr. Darling down again, with his dagger pressed to the man's neck. "If I have to, I will kill you" Peter sneered down at Mr. Darling, his eyes again burning with rage. "There….is now need of that" Mr. Darling started to stutter. "This unfortunate experience has caused me to my senses?" Mr. Darling questioned, hoping to get through to Peter.
"Peter, this is not the way to settle a score" John once more butt in. All the boys now again gathered around Peter and Mr. Darling. "Your enemy is not our father, it is Hook. And we already killed him, so he is gone!" John tried to reason, while he, Tootles and Curly tried to knock Peter off of Mr. Darling.
"But you said his spirit survived" Peter countered, the dagger now lowered but was now replace with a headlock. "Yes, but it was just a misunderstanding. You can deal with spirits later, just don't take it out on our father" said John, the boys pulling harder but still Peter wouldn't budge.
Peter resisted. But once what John had told him sunk in, Peter finally pushed himself up, causing the boys to fall back and land on the ground.
"Mr. Darling, I too have made a error" Peter began. "It wasn't you who was after me, it was Hook. His spirit just took advantage of that, and so you attacked me" Peter continued. He bowed his head. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have acted so, I should have tried to stop you".
At this, Mr. Darling gave a smile. "Its ok Peter, we all make mistakes sometimes, even you" Mr. Darling said. "Are we even then?" he continued, holding out his hand for Peter to take. At first, Peter hesitated, but also gave a smile and helped Mr. Darling to his feet. "I'm also sorry Peter for all the trouble I may have caused you, or Wendy since your engagement" Mr. Darling started again.
Peter stopped. What was he saying?. "…and to make it up to you" Mr. Darling stopped again, giving each boy a glance before returning to Peter.
"I give you, Peter Pan, my blessing" Mr. Darling said, everyone was silent for a few moments. Cheers then suddenly erupted from the group of boys surrounding Peter and Mr. Darling. Peter's expression still blank. "So, you're saying I can marry Wendy?" Peter asked hopefully, still not quite getting it.
Mr. Darling chuckled. "Yes Peter, you can now marry Wendy" Mr Darling now said with pride. With a huge smile now spread across his face, Peter shot into the air at great speed, and twirl happily in the air around the whole clearing. The boys and their father watched happily, trying to keep their eyes upon the green blur that was Peter.
Finally out of energy, Peter touched down where he stood in front of Mr. Darling a few moments ago, the smile still spread wide across his face. "Thank you Sir, you don't know how much this means to me, to Neverland" Peter said happily and suddenly launched forward and engulfed Mr. Darling in a hug.
A little taken by surprise at first, Mr. Darling relaxed and returned the gesture to the boy, happily. "I know by the look in both your and my daughter's eyes, that you love each other very much" said Mr. Darling. "I will be happy to welcome you into the family" Mr. Darling said this with a smile.
"I'm very happy to become apart of that family sir." Peter said as he shook Mr. Darling's hand again. "And, as a thank you for finally accepting me.." Peter began, stepping away from the man, and placing himself in his famous stance. "How about I teach you to fly?" Peter asked, the bright smile never leaving his lips.
Mr. Darling's expression suddenly became blank. "Fly?. Oh no, I had enough of flying thank you!" Mr. Darling said, crossing his arms to make his point. Peter's expression also faded, but he came up with another idea. "Maybe you just need some help then!" he offered. Mr. Darling shot him a curious and confused look, but before he could protest, Peter let out a long, high whistle into the air.
In no time at all, a small cloud of fairies could be seen, floating towards them. They crowded around the men in the clearing. "Are those….?" Mr. Darling started to voice his curiosity. Peter just nodded. "Yep, those are what got us to the Island. Without their fairy dust, we wouldn't have made it to Neverland" said Peter proudly. Mr. Darling still was stumped. "Fairy dust?" he asked to himself, Peter just smiled. "Here, I'll show you!" he said, and with a snap of his fingers, the fairies started to shower the boys, Peter and Mr. Darling with what looked like glowing snow.
"What is this stuff?" asked Mr. Darling, holding out his hand to catch the gold in his hand. One sniff, and it blew off his hand and disappeared into the wind. "Its fairy dust!" the boys all shouted in unison. Peter laughed. "Ok, now think of a happy thought!" he shouted, and lifted off of the ground, spreading out his arms and relaxing among the treetops.
The boys did the same, one by one they all lifted into the sky. Mr. Darling watched as his sons did unbelievable stuff in the air before his eyes. "I've got to be mad!" Mr. Darling said to himself as he continued watching the boys play. "Come on Mr. Darling!" Peter suddenly appeared from behind Mr. Darling, making him jump.
"Can't you think of any happy thoughts?" Peter then questioned, seeing Mr. Darling's uneasiness. "Yes, but I still think that this is unsafe!" Mr. Darling said, calming himself down. "I can't believe you took my children like this!". "Oh, I used to take Wendy out like this all the time!" Peter bragged.
Mr. Darling became uneasy. "Don't worry, I wouldn't let anything happen to her..."Peter said, hoping to calm the man down.
"She's my happy thought!" Peter said finally, his cheeks starting to colour a bit. Mr. Darling smiled, maybe he wasn't such a bad boy after all. "Alright um…" Mr. Darling began. "Think of a happy thought huh?" he questioned to Peter, who nodded. With that, Mr. Darling shut his eyes. In the darkness, he imaged his home back in London, the children sitting among the living room. There were two chairs beside the fire, one he recognized as his own.
He could suddenly hear the clicking of darning needles, as the image of a woman came into view. There, she looked up and she gave him a bright and happy smile. Mrs. Mary Darling.
Peter stood amused, in front of Mr. Darling. Watching as a smile grew wider and stretched across his face, obviously thinking of something good. "Mr. Darling?" Peter finally broke in. Mr. Darling snapped his eyes open, but suddenly fell himself on the ground. "How….did I get on the ground again?" Mr. Darling questioned. Peter gave a giggle. "You were floating sir!" he said as he helped the man to his feet. "Floating?" Mr. Darling questioned. Peter gave a nod. "Yes, your thought was happy and you started to float!. Try it again!" Peter urged. With a shrug, Mr. Darling closed his eyes again, the image of before coming back to him so clear.
His smile brightened as it came back to him and he suddenly began to feel weightless again. Opening his eyes once more, but keeping the image in mind, Mr. Darling found himself faced with Peter. The boy gestured downwards, where the man found that both of them were now among the clouds. "It…it worked!" Mr. Darling exclaimed proudly. "I'm flying!".
"Come on!" Peter yelled over to the boys. "Lets go to the Indian village to see how the women are doing!" Peter suggested, everyone cheered in agreement, and all started off to the smoke that could be seen in the distance.
Peter held onto Mr. Darling arm to help him fly there, for it was only his second time.
In a few minutes, one by one the boys dropped to the ground, just outside the Indian's village. Peter and Mr. Darling landed moments after, for the man took a little time to get used to it, but gave a gentle landing next to John.
For a moment, the boys just watched the natives go about their business of fishing, and cooking, and cleaning. "Where's mother and Wendy?" Michael suddenly asked. "They probably have them doing some kind of labour" Peter offered. "Labour?" Mr. Darling exclaimed. "A English woman such as my wife doe.." Mr. Darling began to shout, but Peter quickly slapped a hand over the man's mouth.
"I mean…." Peter started angrily. "That they should have them doing work. Wendy learning how to be a wife, remember?" Peter retorted, only releasing his hand once he knew Mr. Darling understood. "Peter Pan!" they heard from the distance. It was quiet again until. "What are you doing hiding among the spruce?" A young Indian girl suddenly popped up in front of them, a curious look on her face.
Peter gave a sigh. "Oh, It's just you Petal Dancer" Peter breathed a sigh of relief. "That's an odd name, isn't it?" Mr. Darling suddenly questioned, everyone turned to him. "It's actually quite a common name sir" Petal Dancer retorted, but turned her attention to Peter. "What are you doing in the trees?" she asked again.
"Um…we've come with news, but we were trying not to make our presence known until somebody caught your attention Petal Dancer." Peter shot a look towards Mr. Darling. "…and Petal Dancer knows everything?" Mr. Darling retorted. "Oh yes, I have the best hearing and cooking skills of anyone!" she said proudly. Another awkward silence.
"You must be looking for Wendy huh?" she finally asked. "Um…yes!. Where can we find her?" Peter suddenly piped with curiosity. " She and that woman, Mary are with Night Sparrow and Silver Eagle. They are cooking!" Petal Dancer said joyfully. "Well, will you take us to them?" Peter asked.
"Gladly" she exclaimed, and suddenly pulled Peter from the shrubbery, the boys following quickly followed by a sore Mr. Darling.
As the group traveled deeper into the Indian village, the wonderful smell of food came to them. "Hmmm….what are they cooking exactly?" asked Curly, his stomach suddenly giving a loud growl. " I'm not sure, haven't been to see them since this morning, when they were cleaning" Petal Dancer admitted truthfully.
Finally, in the distance, the could see four figures around a black boiling pot.
They got closer, and at first sight, the four of them just looked like ordinary Indian women. However, as they closed in, the seemingly youngest girl looked up, and instantly Peter knew it was Wendy. "Peter! Father!" they heard her angelic voice cry in excitement, stumbling to her feet before rushing over to the group. Peter too began to run to meet her.
They met half way, Wendy throwing herself in Peter's arms, both laughing happily as Peter spun her around, engulfed in a warm and loving embrace.
The others watched on happily. Mr. And Mrs. Darling met up as well, but they just kissed and hugged tightly. "Look at you!" Peter exclaimed happily,
Playing with Wendy's long braids. "You like my new look?. I've been like this all morning, and it is not easy to work in these" Wendy said, gesturing to her skirts.
Peter laughed. "You look beautiful in anything. But don't worry, you won't have to worry about wearing these once we're married" Peter joked. Wendy smiled and embraced him once more. Mr. Darling pulled away slightly, still holding his wife tightly. "Have they been good to you Mary?. You look beat!" Mr. Darling said concerned.
Mrs. Darling gave a sigh. "Oh, don't worry, I do these kinds of chores everyday, this is just a practice for Wendy" Mrs. Darling said, turning her gaze now to Peter and Wendy embraced. "…and she's fine to, getting used to it. But what about Peter's training, what happened?" Mrs. Darling asked curiously. Mr. Darling hesitated, thinking over the events. Then turned to Mary with a smile.
"Oh Mary, he helped me see what I couldn't see before. He helped me get over my rage I guess you could say, turned me back over to good again" Mr. Darling explained, Mr. Darling shooting him a questioning look. "Let's just say I've come to my senses" Mr. Darling finished, though he didn't quite convince his wife. Shaking it off, Mr. Darling turned to the whole encampment.
"Dearest Natives!. May I have your attention?" Mr. Darling bellowed through the whole camp, getting the attention of the camp. He continued as he watched the camp move in to where they were standing. "I would like to make an announcement!" By this time, many of the Indians had gathered in close. Mary, Peter, Wendy and the boys now by his side.
"Father, what are you doing?" Wendy hissed in embarrassment, but Mr. Darling just brushed it off. "Ever since my lovely daughter Wendy told me of her engagement to Peter, I instantly thought that this boy, would be no good for my daughter" Mr. Darling explained. Peter and Wendy suddenly began to redden. "And at first, my heart and mind was clouded by hate".
"My wife and daughter tried to consult me with reasons of true love, but I didn't believe it. So, I came to Neverland in hopes of stopping this ungodly ceremonial wedding, so that Wendy could marry someone of good statue.
But this afternoon, as the boys, Peter and I marched through the woods, I faced Peter in a raging battle. I was angered, enraged, and I wouldn't stop till I had Peter Pan dead!. But I was beaten, outwitted, and reasons of comfort were once more to me. That's when my mind and heart was cleared, and I finally accepted the truth" Mr. Darling paused.
His gaze went around the encampment, to every bewildering face including Wendy's and Mary's. He continued. "So, I am here to announce, that I, George Darling, offer my blessing to my daughter, Wendy Darling, and her now engaged fiancée, Peter Pan" Mr. Darling said, a wide smile across his face. Many more appeared in the crowd, before the whole camp roared with cheers. Wendy broke free from Peter's embrace and hugged her father tightly. "Oh, thank you father!. Thank you so much!" Wendy said happily,
She and her father held tear filled gazes. "I know you'll be well taken care of" Mr. Darling said. Wendy smiled once more to her father, gave a quick kiss on the cheek and ran back to Peter.
"You've done the right thing George. I'm so proud of you" Mary suddenly appeared by Mr. Darling's side, they embraced. "Well, I have now accepted that Wendy will be happy here" Mr. Darling said, he and his wife exchanged glances. "….and I'm letting her go, she's grown up!" Mr Darling felt tears prick his eyes. "Don't worry darling, she'll be fine!" Mrs. Darling consulted.
They exchanged another kiss and went to join the large group around the happy young couple.
The rest of the day went on as planned. They all had lunch with the Indians, a wonderful meal made by Wendy, with the supervision of her mother, Night Sparrow and Silver Eagle. It turned out to be delicious. Wendy then told Peter that they had her take care of a child while she was here, for practice. Peter agreed to take it for the afternoon since she had it for the morning. It was a boy, and he was called, Little Brook. After lunch, Wendy and Peter had training with the fairies when they became the new leaders.
They trained on different sides of the Island, Mr. Darling taking care of Little Brook until Peter took over on breaks and by mid afternoon. They met up by sundown to have dinner, this time only provided by Silver Eagle, which was also delicious. It was a celebration to honour the engagement of Peter and Wendy, now that it was official. Long tables surrounded the campfires, at its head was Peter and Wendy. Followed by her parents and the boys.
There were dancers and drummers. Many dressed in special garments for the occasion, along with ceremonial shakers and tambourines. The boys danced, some had competitions with the natives, throwing, eating, jumping, dancing.
Mr. Darling was asked for a re telling of his story earlier, on what happened between him and Peter in the clearing that afternoon.
"Your father has a real knack for it, darling!" Mrs. Darling spoke to Peter and Wendy over the music. "Must be where you get it from!" she continued with a wink and excused herself to go join her husband. Peter and Wendy smiled to each other, then went back to enjoying the dancers and entertainers, a fire breather now took the stage. Wendy watched closely and intensively as Fire dragon, his name, suddenly engulfed a burning torch, then blew the fire into the air. A long gasp was heard over the camp, before it was taken by cheers.
"A toast!" The chief suddenly appeared before them, holding a wooden cup of grape juice, surpassing as their wine. "To Pan and Lady Pan. Your marriage be the best thing to happen to Neverland, along with your ruling!" the chief called, a round of cheers again took the camp, Wendy becoming lost in thought. The music began again, the dancers took their place and circled the fire. Peter turned to Wendy.
"Having fun?" he asked over the music. Wendy didn't answer, and Peter noticed her downcast gaze. Wendy suddenly snapped up. "Huh?. Oh, yes I'm having the time of my life!" she tried to seem like nothing happened.
"Wendy….what's wrong?" Peter asked sadly, knowing something was up.
"What do you mean?. Nothing is wrong I'm perfectly fine!" Wendy tried again, taking her cup and sipping at it. Peter wasn't convinced.
Suddenly, he took hold of her wrist and pulled her to her feet, guiding her off into the woods and away from the loud music so they could talk. "What's the matter?" Peter asked again, this time his eyes piercing hers. Wendy tried to stay confident, but broke at his angered gaze. "Ok, um….I don't know how to say this…" she began uneasily. Peter watched her intensively.
"What if we're married and I don't make a good enough queen as everyone expected?" Wendy started to become quiet, she could barely be heard over the murmur of the music in the distance. "Wendy, are you having second thoughts?" Peter asked nervously. Why was she thinking of this now?. "No, no Peter, I was just thinking that…." Wendy stopped again. Peter smiled.
"Wendy, I've known you for a very long time, and I know that you're a fighter, and you have a good heart!. That's what first made me fall in love with you" Peter started. She didn't look convinced. Peter took her in a hug.
"Wendy, just believe in yourself and I know you can do this!. Don't think about what other people think!" Peter stroked her hair. "Just be yourself" he finished and kissed her on the forehead. She looked up at him and smiled.
"Thank you Peter. You will be a great husband and father" she teased. They shared a laugh, and a kiss. When they got back to the party, it was starting to come to a close. Soon, everyone sleepily found their way to bed. Wendy and Peter were about to say their goodbyes when the Indian chief and Mr. Darling approached.
"Oh father, we were about to say…" Wendy started, knowing how her father hated them being together at night, but she was stopped. "In honour of your engagement. We allow you to sleep in tree home!" The chief said happily. Huge smiles came to the young couple's faces. "But what about the boys?" asked Wendy, suddenly becoming serious.
"They will sleep here, with me and your mother. Go, you need your sleep" Mr. Darling said, his smile never faltering. With another happy smile and a quick hug and a kiss to her father, Peter and Wendy shot into the sky, in the direction of the tree home. "Your daughter be safe. She be a good queen to us. You needn't to worry" The chief consulted Mr. Darling. The man just smiled.
Author: There...ya like it?. Please review. and keep in mind that the wedding is next chapter!. Thanks, you guys are awsome!. Keep it up!.