Author's Notes:
1: I DO NOT own Once Upon a Time, it's characters, or it's storyline. Once Upon a Time, the characters, and their twists are owned by Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis as well as ABC. I DO own Reiha Moon and her story. I own the cover images you may see on this fanfiction or any others - be it my own personal art or commissioned artwork from another artist. Be respectful to the art and DO NOT steal it!
2: Bold-italic phrases will indicate Reiha's thoughts or the thoughts of others while in their point of view. Italic-underlined phrases will be what is said by the Spirits of Neverland but it also represents when Pan communicates with Reiha mentally. When you see "..." it indicates a change in point of view.
3: The song representing the story is "Animals" by Maroon 5.

2.) Time to Play
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Baby, I'm preying on you tonight. Hunt you down eat you alive. Just like animals, animals, like animals. Maybe you think that you can hide. I can smell your scent from miles. Just like animals, animals, like animals.

"You may want to start counting, love." My tone reflected the arrogance I wore often, though on the inside there was a silent voice telling me that I may not win this. This may not have been the best idea I've had...

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"Alright. Here's hoping you're as skilled as that silver tongue of yours." I commented with a smirk. I had to admit, being in a area I was unfamiliar with worried me. I was also worried that his Lost Boys may help him, ultimately placing me in a very bad situation. I wasn't about to show my worry, though. I turned my back to him and stared at the ocean. "You may want to start running now, Pan."

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She didn't need to tell me twice. I sprinted into the Dark Jungle. Even though I was a little worried, and though flying would help in my current situation, I kept to the rules. I had something on her. This is my home. I knew this place so well I could wander it's land blindfolded. And as tempting as it was, I decided to keep my Lost Boys out of this. Though I normally give myself a bit of a boost in my games, I never cheat. To me, cheaters never win. I climbed up the vines and made my way towards Dead Man's Peak. The Dreamshade's thorns and the tangled plants would prove of use to me. After the tenacious hurdle, I finally reached the base of Dead Man's Peak. I began climbing more vines so I can access the Dreamshade. Just in case. I coated the arrowheads in it's floral smelling toxin being weary of not pricking myself. From there I began to think of the perfect hiding spot. I had decided. I made my way towards the row boat and rowed myself towards the certain area. The one area which was special in many ways. Skull Rock. Once there, I ventured inside and found a place to hide. The chances of her finding me here was slim to none. I knew I had this game for the win. I had the biggest advantage, after all. Reiha knew nothing about Neverland nor how to find her way around it. I was almost tempted to check in on her, see what she's up to and where she was, but that would be using magic. That would be cheating. So instead I climbed higher and sat on the huge eye sockets with my arrow ready.

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Wait... He never said when to stop. I growled with displeasure. "Dumb ass." I uttered as I stopped counting and faced the jungle. I hugged at my arms. We can do this Reiha, it's just like the bayous back home. I thought while trying to boost my optimism. I ran into the jungle and began doing everything I could, within reason and fairness, to find him. I stopped and examined my surroundings. Alright Reiha, think: where would a cockroach hide? I began to sniff the air. Smug bastard. I complimented bitterly. Pan smelled like dirt and earth which is exactly what I was surrounded by. I began to concentrate. There has to be something I smelled that was much more distinct... I began to backtrack through my memory. He smelled like the ocean. I bit my bottom lip. But he'd be stupid to hide near the sea... I searched more. A man-like musk... My eyes snapped open. I began to sniff at the air once more. He sure certainly can cover a lot of ground. As I weaved around the jungle, I began to wonder why he had such a scent. He's been around for centuries, no doubt, but a teenager would not have the musk of an older man. I was certainly baffled but I tried to remain focused. I stopped running when I heard the crackling of a fire. That must be the Lost Boy camp... I shook my head. Focus. I turned towards where the smell was coming from. Time to get an idea of where I'm at. I kneeled down only to jump up, from the ground, and jumping up the tree. I peaked my head out and stared at the massive mountain. Dead Man's Peak. I shivered at the very sight of it.

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I was beginning to get bored. So much so I began to yawn. Even though it's against the rules... I closed my eyes and made a mental connection with Reiha, even though it's treading close on breaking the magic rule, this was for her own good. Earth to girl! I thought with a sneer. I have one additional rule: we can communicate via telepathy. It's not TECHNICALLY magic but requires a lot of mental control. Oh, and home base will be my thinking tree.

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I blinked several times and then growled. You can't just make rules up you go, asshole! I hissed mentally. I narrowed my eyes and sighed.Fine. Whatever. I slid down from where I was. Little did he know, I had already found him. I heard Pan's chuckle echo through in my mind. I was telling you since I didn't say where exactly my base was... I was being somewhat nice, you stupid girl! For a guy who is on the verge of losing, his arrogance is still potent as all Hell. I rolled my eyes. Yes. Somewhat being the keyword. I watched as he walked along the eye socket of Skull Rock to hang upside down. I shook my head. How the Hell was that gonna help him? I shook my head. I wondered how he couldn't sense me. Chances are, being here in Neverland for so long, he'd be able to sense if a single rock was out of place. I bit my lip and drew some blood. I knew this wouldn't be too helpful but I knew it was the boost I needed. I began to run at unseen speeds. I hated being in Skull Rock, something about it seemed offsetting, but I needed this win, especially if it meant I can get back home. I used my quick speed to stand at the eye socket Pan was hanging from. I smirked to myself and blew at his ear.

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The chances of her finding me here - My thoughts were interrupted as I sensed something. My breath got caught in my throat as I felt a soft gentle breeze glide across my ear. I began to weigh my options: allow myself to fall towards the ocean and plummet into the water OR allow this little adventure to play out. Oh the dilemma. I decided. "I know you're there, dearie." I informed. The way it came out made me sound just like Rumple. I ground my teeth together at the thought.

"You didn't til now." Reiha informed. The next thing I knew, something was trailing up and down my spine. What was that? I wondered as goosebumps cloaked my flesh. Admittedly, I enjoyed the feeling. I shook my head. "Nothing but my vivid imagination." I tried to reason. As I continued to hang from the eye socket, I began to wonder what I would do next. "Maybe I should flee..." I murmured as I began to feel a bit worried about where I stood in this game of cat and mouse. So with a single flip, I fell towards to Never Sea. Once I hit the water, I began to try to swim as fast as I could to the shore. Swimming was not my strong suit, especially not after doing it after so long. I wished I could fly, especially since mermaids were approaching me at impeccable speeds. The mermaids liked drowning people in Neverland. Even me.

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I blinked several times. What. The. Hell? I shook my head and watched him struggle to swim. I kinda felt bad for the guy. Alright Pan, I'll give you a bit of a head start. As soon as he was about halfway to shore I dove into the water. I sensed mermaids were approaching.Mermaids in Neverland aren't very friendly... I was honorable and decided I would swim as fast as I could. I was quite the swimmer coming from New Orleans and all. Every chance I had to see over the water, I saw Pan shooting the mermaids with arrows. Once he reached land, there was no doubt he was out of breath. This must have been entirely new to him, being the hunted and not the hunter. Regardless, once he caught his breath, he ran back into the forsaken jungle and was no longer in sight. What was even more unfortunate was that the mermaids that weren't taken down by Pan's arrows now targeted me. Once they got close enough, I would bite them and stab them with my sai blades. Get lost! Was the malice threat behind my glare. As soon as they withdrew, I swam towards the shore. I was pretty winded but I needed to win this. I followed his manish musk into the jungle. I hate this place. I thought with a growl.

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I waited for Reiha to be seen, happy I could finally catch my breath. How is this even possible?! How the Hell can she track me so quickly? Is she even human? I got amused by my own thoughts. Of course she is, I mean look at her! I sensed movement and remained as silent and still as possible. My only movement was my readying an arrow. As soon as I let loose the arrow, I knew it would hit it's target. I used what brief distraction it gave me and took off jumping towards the next tree. If it's one thing I'm best at it's surviving.

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I've been hit! I teased trying to keep myself calm. I was kind enough to give that pathetic son of a bitch a head start, him being a shitty swimmer and all, and he has the audacity to shoot at me. I broke the arrow so the arrowhead remained in my skin. I'll tend to that later. I growled. Whatever. Time to get serious. Both eyes became lavender as I let what vampire blood I could, without the use of blood, awaken. I darted through the jungle following his scent. I'm coming for you, asshole! Though I was still a distance behind him, my vampiric hearing allowed me to hear what I normally couldn't. He wasn't too far ahead, a moment more and I'd have him within sight. He had another arrow at the ready. Try it. I warned with a growl. Now that my eyes had adjusted to the darkness of the jungle, my success rate went up ten-fold. If it weren't for that damned rule, I could shoot him with an arrow... I sighed. Ah well. I ran onward and jumped into the trees, catching up to where I was on his heels, so to speak.

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I saw her. She had finally caught up. She was now close enough to where she could tackle me and win. Fuck. I was too close to winning that I had to bite back any building anxiety. And I mean literally bite back. I jumped down from the tree and landed - quite well if you ask me. I wasn't about to let anything stop me. So, I called on my shadow and sent him towards Reiha, just to distract her. I needed time to get the winner's circle, so to speak. I whistled and, not a moment later, my shadow had appeared. I pointed in Reiha's direction. "Slow her down." As soon as those words left my lips, he took off to do as commanded. I took the opportunity and ran as fast as my legs could carry me.

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A transparent black figure stood in my way. Are you trying to lose by default, Pan? I thought, starting a mental conversation with him. You just can't handle the thought of getting your ass handed to you by a girl can you? I sighed. "I really don't want to deal with you, but that tree might." A tree branch hit the shadow. It would seem Neverland wanted to see a one-on-one battle. I guess not everything likes you here, hey Pan? I chuckled at the thought. I could tell Pan was still running. I didn't use magic to conjure him, love. That shadow is me, in a sense. I narrowed my eyes. Thanks Captain Obvious, however this was supposed to be one-on-one! I thought bitterly glaring towards his direction. I began to debate to kick my speed up to full capacity or stay at this pace. Either way I'll get to him. But the question is: do I want to win now or make him suffer more? The next thing I knew I heard a strange movement from Pan's direction. It sounded like something being hoisted into the air by a net. Did he just... I came to a halt when I saw Pan dangling from a net that was hung on the tree I was on. I had to bite my lip pretty hard to keep myself to breaking out in a fit of laughter. "What do we have here?" I wondered with a smirk. I pointed to the arrow in my arm. "Thanks for the present, by the way." Pan rolled his eyes as he was hanging from the net.

"You're welcome." Pan stated sarcastically. "This isn't fair, it would seem one of my Lost Boys was hunting.." He muttered looking up at me.

"And shooting me with a arrow after I was SO VERY KIND to give you a head start with your shit swimming skills is!" I debated. "You are unbelievable!" I hissed.

"Just be happy it wasn't one of the Dreamshade ones... The mermaids were the victims of those ones." You know what... Screw it. I began to climb down along the netting.

"What happens I get if I DON'T free you by cutting your ass down and win the game?"

"If you don't cut me down it's cheating and you know it." Pan responded cooly as he raised an eyebrow. Oh please.

"How is it cheating? You're the lazy ass who can't seem to do a lot for himself, so instead you get your Lost Boys to do it. And what they can't do for you, your magic does." I turned my head with a snort. "You want down, Pixie Boy? Here's an idea: use that dagger tied to your thigh." I hissed as I narrowed my eyes. It was then that he noticed he still had his dagger tied to his thigh. He growled and mumbled to himself. Dumb ass. I jumped down. As I looked up, I noticed Pan drew his dagger so he could free himself.

"Come on, I'll even be nice enough to catch you." I smiled up to him. Part of me was being sincere while the other part meant it as a joke. Both seemed to battle each other so they could see which was the case. When the net was cut, and he began to fall, Pan seemed like he was actually prepared for me to catch him, like a parent catching a child after being tossed into the air.

"Catch me!" Too bad for him, the mockery won. So, as it was the case, I stepped to the side letting him fall, only to grab onto the collar of his shirt. I kneeled down so I was at his height. "You lose, dear." I whispered.

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I scowled. I can't believe I lost! "Fine. You win." I mumbled a I stood. I decided to keep my word. "So what will you do with me, Reiha?" I wondered as I raised an eyebrow. I smiled though part of me was weary of what she'd say. Let it be something good.