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. The song Reiha sings is "Shatter Me" by Lzzy Hale ft. Lindsay Sterling.
6.) Boys Will be Boys
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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.
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Mess with the fire, you're gonna get burned. Once I left the area, I walked towards a place the Spirits of Neverland told me about: the Crystal Caves. "Maybe I can get some magic done in peace." I mentioned with a sigh. Pan can't kill me if what the shadow said is true. When I entered the caves I was in a state of awe. The variations of colored crystals mystified me. The magical energy was subtle and craved to be used. The only thing I was curious about was the kind of magical qualities they had. I walked around the room.
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As I walked towards the area Reiha and Pan had been previously, I heard Pan's voice call out to her. "Come back you dumb broad!" I entered into the area and saw Pan tied to a tree. I can't imagine that Pan's happy with Reiha, at the moment. I had to admit, though, the situation was rather laughable. Hell, I was on the verge of breaking out in laughter but I kept my cool. There was no doubt in my mind that Pan's bindings were Reiha's doing, though the idea of Reiha having magic was quite astounding. Then again, she DID heal herself when she was in the cage... I mentally reasoned. "Would you like some help?" I played the role he had become familiar with, my loyalty, though in reality I didn't care for him. Not after what he did to Reiha. had fallen in love with her. Her fight, her gentleness, every part of her. Pan turned his attention towards me.
"I'm fine just having girl trouble." I glanced around and noticed Reiha had left. She had left Pan tied up like some kind of prisoner.
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I can't believe she trapped me... I thought while grinding my teeth together. I gave up struggling after so long. My wrists were bruised and bloody, all in attempts to free myself. I seethed. That wretched woman. A dangerous growl left my lips. When I find her... As pissed off as I was with Reiha, what really got me was Felix. He didn't help me. I lied to him and said I didn't need any help but that retard failed my test. He's never failed before. And now, Felix was in pursuit of my prey. This new found anger caused adrenaline to flow through my veins and I was finally able to wiggle one arm free. I took this chance and blasted away the vines. I found myself in the Crystal Caves and waited for the events to play out. Quietly watching.
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Since Pan had told me that he didn't want help, I took this as my advantage and left to look for Reiha. I looked in the areas any girl would normally find herself in after running. My lungs begged me to stop but I wanted to find her. As I reached the beachfront, I noticed footprints in the sand heading into the Crystal Caves. Reiha. I followed them, grinning like an idiot. Once I reached the entrance, I called out to her. "Reiha! Are you in here?" I entered the caves. I was excited to be with Reiha once more and called out for her again. "Reiha!" There was a clear sense of urgency in my tone as I looked around for the woman I had fallen for, almost instantaneously.
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My ears twitched at the sound of a familiar voice being carried by the cave's walls. Felix. I smiled at the thought. "I'm here!" I called back. "Follow my voice!" I knew the cave would only carry my echo for so long. I bit my lip and began to think. Then the epiphany hit me. I'll sing a song! I began staring at the crystals only to begin singing the first song that came to mind, a song I had listened to constantly. "If only the clockwork could speak, I wouldn't be so alone. We'd burn every magnet and spring, and spiral into the unknown." I let the lyrics fly off my tongue ever-so-nicely. "If I break the glass, then I'll have to fly. There's no one to catch me if I take a dive. I'm scared of change and the days stay the same. The world is spinning but only in gray." I hoped the song would reach him. That it'd lead him to me. "Somebody shine a light, I'm frozen by the fear in me, somebody make me feel alive, and shatter me. So cut me from the line, dizzy, spinning endlessly, somebody make me feel alive, and shatter me!" Please find me, Felix.
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I smiled hearing the echo carrying Reiha's voice. After her response, there a melody was being carried along the echoes. My eyes widened. Is she singing? Indeed she was. Reiha was singing the most beautiful song I had ever heard. I followed the lyrics and looked around, relying on the only light inside the caves. The luminescent crystals lining the wall. As I reached the middle of the cave, hoping to run into Reiha, I was horrified to see I had ran into someone else. Pan. My heart stood still. With one swift move, Pan grabbed at my hair, a fierce look capturing his gaze.
"Reiha!" Pan called. "I believe I've found something of yours. Come and get him!" He hollered, a bone-chilling and insidious sense of disdain lingering in his voice. Don't come, Reiha. My stomach began to knot as my nerves got the best of me. "What will you do to sway my hand?" Pan asked as he kicked me, causing me to tumble over.
"Pan..." I wheezed. "I was trying to trick her." Pan sneered at my words.
"Don't lie to me." His grim voice hissed. "I know the truth, I've been watching you Felix. You were following MY prey!" He growled. "You're trying to take MY toy. She's MINE!" Pan hit me with his back hand. The strike was so harsh, it split my lip wide open. Shit.
"Since when have you cared about anyone but yourself, you selfish son of a bitch?!" Reiha barked as she walked into the area. "You can't fathom anyone loving someone here in Neverland because you know that you will never have it." She sent a glare towards my attacker, a person I once called 'leader.' "You wanna be mad at someone, be mad at me. I'm the first girl to fight back, and I assure you, if the others saw it, they'd have some kind of feeling towards me, you know it too." She hissed fiercely. No Reiha, don't. However, I knew it was too late. What was said cannot be unsaid. Pan glared towards Rie.
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You fucking whore. My anger was so fierce, there is no word that could label it. I knew I couldn't hurt her, not bad enough to teach her a lesson, any way, but I did know what would. "Felix. I sentence you to die by my hand, in the most horrible way I can think of." I warned, glancing towards Reiha. "And your chicky poo will watch since you caused this." My grasp found itself at the blonde locks I had previously clutched and dragged Felix out of the cave. With a swift move of my arm, I thew him into a nearby tree. This caused the breath to leave Felix's lungs, causing him to fall to the ground, coughing profusely. What a fucking weakling. I thought bitterly. "Tsk Tsk Felix." I clicked my tongue. "Stop being a pussy and be brave!" I growled coldly before grabbing his hair once more and dragging him towards camp. I lifted my fingers, of my free hand, to my lips and whistled, summoning the attention of the other Lost Boys. They stopped whatever they were doing and turned their attention towards me. "Felix, here, is guilty of betraying me. When I was tied to a tree, by that evil freak of a woman, Felix left me. He followed her and not to punish her, either." The Lost Boys glanced to one another and began to whisper among themselves. Though they didn't really get a good look at Reiha, they knew better. They knew not to betray me, Hell Felix did at one point too. "Listen up, all of you: if you EVER betray me, whether you're my second-in-command or not, you. Will. Die." This statement caused them to stare at me in fear, they knew there were consequences to betraying me but I never went this far. Until now. No one plays with my toys. No one. I glared among them. "Felix will die by my hand and that bitch, Reiha, will watch. No one turns against me. Not for a woman, not for anyone." My tone became grim and dark, almost demonic. I could feel the fierce red color flash behind my eyes, a look of hatred within them. With the use of my magic, we all were brought in front of the Tree of regrets. I pushed Felix into the tree, a single loop of rope holding him in place, before the wines wrapped around him. Tightly. "Now we wait for Felix's little whore to show herself." I said, tapping my foot impatiently as my dagger was poised to Felix's stomach.
"I'm here Pan, now leave him alone." Reiha's voice hissed. I glanced towards her. She seemed focused on succeeding, a fiery passion burning behind her eyes. Brave girl but stupid. A smirk graced my lips.
"Welcome to the show, Reiha. Are you ready to see beloved Felix die?" I asked while cocking my head, a devious grin upon my lips, though a bitter tone hung on the word 'beloved.' As soon as her eyes danced over to Felix, I slashed his gut. I sheathed my dagger and reached into Felix's open abdomen. I pulled out his innards. Screams of mind-numbing agony left Felix's mouth as I wrapped his intestines around him, while the grip from my thinking tree got tighter. I found his screams quite pleasing to the ear.
"You're despicable. I don't care what that fucking shadow said." She growled. What did the shadow say? I had no idea what she was referring to. When did she meet the shadow? I wanted to ask these questions but my attention had to be on Felix. "You like magic, Pan? Well now you witness TRUE magic." She glared towards me. The wind in the area picked up, revealing her two different colored eyes, which faded to match. Both of her eyes were now lavender. The color faded, however, when they began to glow. A strange white circle, with strange markings, appeared beneath her. It radiated a powerful kind of magic, magic so powerful I had never sensed in my lifetimes. What is this magic?! What made this scene odd, though, was when she lifted her left hand, and twisted it counter clockwise.
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Time began to rewind before my eyes. No incantation was needed. As time flashed backward, I felt pressure on my heart, as if it were being squeezed. The pain stopped, as did my spell, as I found myself outside of the clearing I had left Pan tied to the tree. Felix was approaching me and leaving Pan tied to a tree. That's what got him in trouble, I can't let history... Er... The future I know happen. I stopped him as soon as he stood before me. "Go back and help him." He tilted his head in wonder, like a confused puppy dog. I shook my head at his curious gaze. I knew he was wanting to know why I wanted him to help him. "Don't ask, just do it." As soon as Felix was in front of Pan, I collapsed. I can't lose my smile, no matter what happens to me. I thought as I clutched at the grass, finding it hard to breathe.
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As I exited the area and was ready to find Reiha, I was surprised to see her standing in front of me. She looked at me, a brief look of relief crossing over her gaze before it became serious. "Go back and help him." I cocked my head to the side. Why does she want me to help him? She put him there, after all. She shook her head as if to silence the thoughts racing through my mind. "Don't ask, just do it." She pleaded. I didn't want to trouble her and I did what she asked of me. I walked up to Pan, freeing him from the vines. "I thought about it. I will not leave my leader, and friend, behind." I mentioned with a fake smile of reassurance. Pan seemed taken back, as if he didn't expect my choice. If it wasn't for Reiha, I would have left him there.
"Thanks Felix. I knew I could count on you." Pan said as he laced embraced me. It was odd, he'd never done it before.
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I took a heavy breath, healing myself slowly. I pushed my body up and forced myself into the area I had trapped Pan in. "Awww, how cute." I cooed at the scene before me. "Maybe you are capable of feeling SOMETHING unselfish." I thought out loud with a shrug. "But only time will tell, I guess." I walked over to the two trapped boys, only to pass them. "Maybe I should leave you two," I paused, glancing towards them. "Alone." I teased with a smirk. My statement caused Pan to release Felix, both their faces flushing in embarrassment. So cute. I giggled at the thought.
"I was just surprised he didn't leave me for a harlot like you." Pan snapped coldly. I could see the rage behind Felix's gaze, after Pan called me a whore. Hell, he wanted to kick his ass, but he fought off that urge to uphold his act. Felix leaned against the nearest tree to him.
"I was just hugging my leader, my friend. Nothing more, nothing less. Love is meaningless, after all." Felix said with a shrug and a smirk on his lips as he mimicked Pan. Upon hearing Felix's comment, Pan grinned.
"I taught my second-in-command well." Pan then shot a glare towards me. "What have you returned for, Reiha? Come to torment me further with your presence?" He wondered bitterly. In your dreams. I rolled my eyes.
"Don't flatter yourself. Besides, I think I've bothered you enough." I teased once more, the emphasis on the word 'bothered.' Hinting at the state I had left him in, previously. "I'm in need of some serious relaxation. Maybe I can find a nice hot spring." I pondered aloud. I need to relax after that spell but I don't know if Neverland has any hot springs... Please let there be one... As if to answer my prayers, the Spirits of Neverland told me there was. Lady Reiha, Neverland has two hot springs. I felt a feeling of relief roll over me. One is one you seek, one where you can find tranquility as your body replenishes. There was a brief pause. However, the other will put you, and your livelihood in danger, depending on who may follow you. My eyes widened. The left road will lead you to the place you seek. The voices fell silent regardless of the questions about the dangerous hot spring that plagued my mind. I shook my head and sent the two feral boys a wave before leaving the area. Once I had arrived at the hot spring they said was safe, I summoned a bikini and walked into the water. God that feels amazing! I was in a state of euphoria as I sat against the rocks. I let the heated water soothe my body, causing me to feel as if I had become one with the smooth rocks.
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I rolled my eyes as I watched her leave. Freedom. After the rage I felt, and what she had caused me to undergo earlier, I was actually relieved now that it was just Felix and I. "Should I follow her, Pan?" I thought about his question for a moment. Perhaps...
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"We should both go." Pan stated simply, motioning for me to follow him. I was ecstatic to be joining Reiha once more, though I was displeased that I would not be alone. I wondered just how much of Reiha we would see. The wondering thought caused my face to flush a bit. Regardless of my racing hormones, I continued to play my part, making Pan believe as though I was doing this for the sake of duty. I'm not dumb, I know Pan well. I followed Pan as we pursued Reiha. A short time passed and we found her. She had found the safe hot spring, though part of me wished she went to the other, and that Pan had let me follow her alone. Most of Reiha's flesh was exposed. At least her upper body flesh, since her hair was down, and she was under the water. Relaxing. My eyes widened. My face flushing, causing me to be grateful for my hood. A knotted feeling formed in my stomach as I felt my pants tightened. I had a hard on as I watched Reiha relaxing in the spring. Her hair drenched and clinging to her body. Her head was tilted back, a look of relaxed ecstasy capturing her form. In the corner of my eye, I could see Pan's eyes wide, face flushed. I could hear his fists clenching. This caused me to examine him further. It was in that moment that an angry bitterness filled me. He's got a hard on for her. I was protectively jealous, get off my back! Why he'd care is a mystery, especially since he's said that she nothing to him. I looked towards Pan and he looked towards me. "We tell no one about this. This is to stay a secret." Pan hissed in a hushed tone. "We're only watching her because... Because... Well we have to!" He stated as he struggled with his words. "She's beneath me." Pan muttered, just barely audible for me to catch it. There it was again. Why does her body arouse you, then? I sent a subtle glare towards him but I nodded, showing him that I agreed with him. Only I didn't. I wanted to join Reiha in the spring. I craved her touch, I craved her kiss. I wanted to explore her body and have her explore mine.
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I sensed two of the boys near by and narrowed my eyes in frustration. More specifically, Pan and Felix. Morons couldn't keep quiet. Fucking perverts. Yes, I was even mad at Felix. Pan was being a perverted fucking fly on the wall but Felix, I'm mad that he didn't hold him off, giving me the privacy I wished I had. Regardless of my frustration, I figured I'd play a role, something both boys were familiar with. They want a show, so be it. I smirked at my own deviousness. I stretched before easing back in. I forced a moan of relaxation to leave my lips. "This is heavenly..." I dunked my head under water only to resurface. "Damn, that's nice..." I cooed while laying against the rocks. "Though, as nice as it is, this hot spring is huge. I feel so alone here." The last part of my statement held a pinch of pain because of the truth behind it. Though I had Felix, and I'm supposed to be with Pan, I still felt lonely here in Neverland. I began to ponder what my time in Neverland will reveal, while still holding my act, moaning now and a again, to keep the two perverted boys from falling asleep.
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I bit my lip. Oh gods... Her moaning and hinting was driving me insane, causing my hormones to go haywire. However, I would never admit it. Felix on the other hand was walking straight for the spring, like a tiger making his way towards his mate during the mating season. My eyes grew wide and followed Felix, only to grip his hood and stop him. "What you fucking nuts?! We're spying on a girl, and if she knew..." My voice trailed, I couldn't think of what to use as an example, with my mind going crazy. "Well... Use your damn imagination!" I growled silently. "And for fuck's sake, stop thinking with your dick." I hissed before smacking him upside the head.
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My ears twitched. Both of them are unbelievable. I thought narrowing my eyes. Ah well, I had fun and I was able to relax. With another stretch I pulled myself out of the water. I let loose a sigh. Luckily I was just about done my act. I stepped into the moon's light so they could glance at my bikini. They probably didn't know why I'm wearing anything in a hot spring, as women from primeval times would be fully naked when swimming or relaxing in a hot spring. Only neanderthals would think I'd bathe in the nude, without any protection. My bikini was one I had to make personally, after my measurements broke my store-bought one. This bikini top was strapless and simply folded violet material, criss-crossing over each piece, knotting together. The bottoms were made of a plain violet bikini bottom with rolled black material. For the record, I fucking HATE sewing.
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Pan and I kept on watching, though I wished he would just leave. The light from the moon glistened off of Reiha's body, making her body almost glow with the droplets of water that dotted her body. Wow... Her figure was something most women would kill for. Her breasts were fairly big though not monstrous, her abdomen was toned yet slim, her arms were showed enough muscle to tell me she took pride in her health, and her legs were long but strong. Her body as a whole, told me that she yearned to strengthen every part of her body. I could feel my pants tighten even more as I examined her body. We both gawked at her, and at this point I didn't care. I knew Reiha loved me and would never love Pan. Not unless magic was involved. Pan seemed to wake up from the daze before he shoved me, snapping me from mine. "We have to go... She'll see us." I frowned. I'm not afraid but you should be. He grabbed me and pulled me away from the scene. I wanted to act like a child who lost their toy, waving to her as we left, but I knew she wouldn't see me. We headed back to camp, acting as if nothing had happened. Pan seemed as if he just pulled off the heist of history. Perhaps we should be happy we weren't caught... I don't imagine she'd be forgiving, not even with me. I gulped at the thought.
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And here I was gonna invite them to join me... I mean I did torture them and I DID tie Pan to a tree. Eh, whatever. I shrugged. I summoned my clothes, clean and fresh, as if laundry had been done, and walked back towards the camp, making sure to take my time. The thought did occur to me that if I wanted to, and was whorish enough, I could have both guys fight over themselves to win the rights to my body. But I'm not like that. Besides, I'd do whatever it took to ensure Felix's success. I entered the Lost Boy campgrounds. Pan and me... in a Bed... No way is that ever fucking happening. I thought with a shudder. I'd rather die than give Peter Pan my body.