I sat there just glaring at the beans in my hand wondering where to go. As much as I love causing trouble in castles and turning princes into creatures I was growing bored of this realm and these beans where my out to a new one. Which meant new adventure and places to explore. There was so many realms I have heard of and each one sounded so intriguing. Then all of a sudden an old memory flashed in my head.
I remember when I was young and when mother finally let me sleep I would go visit a place. A place that you could easily think of something and it would show up on front of you in a blink of an eye. A place that had so much forest to explore. And had a lovely lagoon. And the best part was that in this oh so amazing place you could fly. Oh! I remember the wind blowing through my long hair and my looking down and taking in the wonderful view. Something I would never forget. But what was it called again? Nayland? Nev island? Then it hit me! "Neverland!" I said softly to myself. I wouldn't mind going there again. I had so many memories there. Especially with Riley...
It was was settled. I was going back to Neverland to try to relive those sweet memories. I went and packed my that there was anything to pack. All I did was put some extra clothing, food and water, bandages (just in case), and some few potions in a brown sack. The last thing I needed was to get my dagger. Which I hide safely deep in the woods where I only know exactly where it is. As I walked deeper into the forest and closer to my dagger I felt somebody following me. I smirked. Bad move. With a blink of an eye I proofed into thin air and right behind my stalker. I put my hand on on his shoulder and turned him a round so he would face me. " You shouldn't hav-" but I stopped in mid-sentence. A little kid stood before me no older than 8. His black hair all messy and went down to mid-neck. His hazel eye now filled with fear. The boy looked oddly familiar to me. " I-I I am sorry I didn't mean too-" but I put my hand in front of him telling him to stop. " Why are you following me?" I said sternly. "I wanted to find you. And...and to thank you". My eyebrows shot up in confusion. " Am sorry what now? Thank me for what?" I asked. Is this some joke? He paused a moment and responded. "For sparing my father..he means alot to my mother". Then it hit me. No wonder the boy looked so familiar it was Philip's son. This caught me off guard. I was silent for a moment not sure what to say. Then he broke the silence " Ar- are you going to kill me now?" he said with a shaky breathe. I widened my eyes like what he said was the most disgusting thing in the world. I may be a killer but I would never think of killing a child. I had a weak spot for them. Finally I regained control of myself and put my hand on the boys shoulder. "What is your name boy?" He looked me in the eye and said " Ron..my name is Ron Miss" as if he was unsure he said it right the first time. I sighed. " Well Ron. I assure you I will do no such thing" I said with a smile. He raised an eyebrow. "You promise?". I nodded. "Cross my heart" I said. I let out a big breathe. " I think it's time for you to go home now" I said calmly. He made an annoyed face. "What is it?" I asked. "My feet hurt.." he mumbled. I laughed a bit. " How about I poof you home? It would only take seconds". His eyes widened. " You can do that?". I nodded. "Yep". He went up to me and gave me a hug. A hug! I made an oof sound and awkwardly gave him a pat on the back and gently shoved him off me. "Welcome kid it's no big deal" I said clearing my throat. "Now before I send you off I want to give you something." His eyebrows furrowed together in confusion." What is it?". With the wave of my hand I made a little straw doll and a bag full of chocolates appear from thin air and into the boys hands. "Really Miss?'' he beamed. I nodded and smiled "Enjoy!". I was about to snap my fingers and poof him home but before I could he squeezed in "You know miss?" he began "You really arn't as bad as people say you are.." I opened my mouth and then closed it shut again. I didn't know if I should be offended or mollified. Probably both. "Thanks kid, so let me give you a word of advice in return" I began " don't be so gullible" I claimed " The darkest minds hide behind the most unlikely and prettiest faces.." and with that I flashed a smile and snapped my fingers and sent him off to his home. I sighed and rolled my eyes. Kids..so innocent and credulous. I hope that changes, or he will never survive in the real world. I turn around and continued to walk deeper into the forest and retrieve my dagger.
I recently read this book called Dark Minds by Alexandra Braken and I read this quote that I really liked and had a really good message and I wanted to put in this chapter. It's "The darkest minds hide behind the most unlikely faces". So all the credit for that quote goes to her! It's a good book! You should read it! I hope you like this chapter!