Ummm ... not too much to say about this one ... I think I've been saying that too often. I think Toriko has quite a big role! I love writing his character! Peter has a bigger role in this one ... not a much bigger one, though. But don't worry, smilee5888, the next chapter will feature him more! I'm contemplating writing the whole first half of the chapter in his perspective. There's your spoiler! Heehee, on to the chapter!
Disclaimer: Ah ... my knees have been turned into hamburger meat because I was horsing around on concrete, I'm not looking forward to the ugly scars, the guy I really like has a massive crush on my good friend and pus is currently dripping out of the afformentioned wounds. Not very happy, ne? But I got three reviews in one day! That's a record for this story! I'd like to thank you blessed souls, you made my crappy week way better! I only own Melody/ Kino, Toriko, Mota, Luep and Niko. I'd like to thank you again, those reviews make my day! Now, excuse me while I pour hydrogene peroxide on my hamburger knees and try not to cry! XD
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"Well, what do we have here?" he grinned maliciously.
I froze, unable to move under his hypnotizing gaze.
He looked down at me, "What is your name, little one?'' he asked, the malice in his eyes disappearing.
I stared into those pale blue eyes when suddenly, something dawned on me. I sneaked a quick glance at his right hand. It was a hook. I had never met this man, but I knew exactly who he was. "Captain Jas. Hook." I whispered.
"That's right, what a clever boy you are." he smiled.
I reached for my short sword, resting my hand on the hilt. "You're ... You're not supposed to be here." I tried desperately to keep my voice steady.
"Ah, so you've heard of my encounter with that wretched crocodile. Well, let's just say I made a little wager to get out of that sticky situation."
I did not care to hear his reason, I pulled my short sword out of the sheath, slashing at his side in one swift movement. The moment my weapon had hit his flesh, I felt a powerful force surge through my entire body. I let out a yelp, withdrawing my blade. I looked to his side where my sword had slashed him. I expected to see blood gushing out of the wound, but, instead there was a gooey black liquid dripping out of the wound and landing on the ground with a 'plop.' I looked up at him, "What are you?" I squeaked.
The corners of the Hook's mouth curved into a sneer, "Feisty little one, aren't you? What a bother." he reached out his left hand and grasped my chin, turning it at a very painful angle. He closely examined my face, "You're a girl." he gasped. An evil grin crawled to his face. "How very interesting."
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"Kino!" Niko cried, running around the hideout. "Where are you?"
"She has been gone ..." Luep mumbled.
"For a long time." Mota finished.
Toriko rubbed his face nervously.
"She never came back. Do you know where she went after your training session, Toriko?" Peter asked, his leg casually hanging over the arm of his chair.
Toriko shook his head. "No, she just took off." he mumbled.
Peter yawned, "Oh well, she'll come back sooner or later." He shot a glance at the boys, "I'm hungry." he announced.
Toriko popped up, remembering his agreement, "I'll make it." he quietly made his way to the kitchen. He fumbled around with some ingredients, slapping together some food and calling it 'lunch.' He plopped it down on the table, calling the boys over.
Peter plopped down in the chair at the head of the table, poking at the food before him. "What is this?" he asked, wrinkling his nose in distaste.
"It's food." Toriko mumbled, his face turning red. Of all the things that hurt him in the world of Neverland, Peter's disappointment stung the most.
Peter picked an piece of mystery food up and gingerly placed it in his mouth. He chewed and swallowed, a face of disgust on his face. "Yuck. Nice try." he groaned, taking a swig of water to wash the taste out. "Tink!" Peter called.
Tinker Bell flew into the room, landing delicately on a mushroom on Peter's plate. 'Yes?' she asked in her fairy language.
"Go find Melody for me." he threw his head in the direction of the forest outside, "That's the only way we'll get a decent meal around here."
Toriko lowered his head in shame. "I'll go, too." he mumbled.
Peter shrugged, "Fine."
Toriko exited the hideout, closely followed by Tinker Bell. He shuffled through the forest, following slashes made in tree bark with a blade that made no sense, occasionally calling out 'Kino!' He came to a small clearing, deciding to take a quick pit stop. He sat down, resting his arms on his knees an his head on his arms. He heaved a great sigh, Tinker Bell landing on his shoulder.
"Where is that weirdo?" he mumbled, still bitter from their earlier encounter. And then, he saw it. On the ground a few feet away from him was a steaming pile of black goop. He slowly rose to his feet, Tinker Bell gripping his shoulder with her tiny hands, leaning over to get a better look at the goop. Toriko squatted down in front of the goop, staring long and hard at it. He took a quick whiff of the fumes, only to feel light-headed and nearly topple over. He reached his hand out to grasp a stick, attempting to poke the black goop. The moment the stick touched it, the tip began to sizzle, pieces falling off in blackened clumps. Toriko dropped the stick, watching it slowly decompose right before his eyes. His eyes widened, "What in the world is this stuff?"
Tinker Bell shook her head, equally confused, when something caught her eye. She fluttered off of Toriko's shoulder and landed several inches away from the goop. She reached out her tiny hands, picking up a short strand of hair. She gasped, realizing the only thing this could be. She sped over to Toriko, quickly tinkling an explanation.
Toriko held the strand of hair in between his fingertips, closely examining it. It was just the right shade of blond. He sighed, "Stupid girl!" he groaned. "What did you get yourself into?" He heaved a heavy sigh, taking note of his surroundings before taking off in the direction of the trail of goo.
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"Let me go!" I screamed, beating on Captain Hook's shoulders, flailing my legs in hopes of kicking him in the face.
"Now, now, little one, I do not think it would be wise for you to continue doing that." Hook chided, his voice laced with acid.
I responded in kicking even harder, "Let me go, you old Codfish!" I screamed.
Hook's grip on my back tightened, his fingernails digging into my skin. He stopped, slowly lowering me to the ground. He gripped my wrist with his left hand, cutting off the circulation. I yelped, my wrist beginning to pulse. He held up his hook, placing it atop the scab on my right cheek, the one I had received from my first training session with Toriko. I looked up at him. His eyes were burning with an amount of hatred only one man could posses. "I asked you to stop." he ran his hook along the scab, re-opening it, fresh blood beginning to seep out.
I froze, the new pain stinging my cheek.
"That's a good girl." he tugged my wrist, a new pain shooting up my arm. "Come along now."
"No!" I shouted, squirming around, trying to release myself of his vice-like grip.
"Why must you be so difficult?" he sighed, he pierced the fabric of my t-shirt, releasing my wrist. I attempted to flee, but I did not even make two feet. Hook stiffened his left hand, bringing it down on my neck, hitting a pressure point. Then, everything went black.
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Toriko had followed the trail as far as it went. He looked around.
Nothing.
"No!" he heard a voice scream.
Toriko bounded over to the direction the sound was coming from, stopping in his tracks at what he saw.
Like everyone on this island, he had forgotten the face of the demon of Neverland, but the flash of those eyes instantly reminded him. He watched as the man brought his hand down on Kino, her body falling limp as he threw her over his shoulder with a surprising amount of ease.
Toriko stood frozen with fear, when something clicked in his mind. "I have to tell Peter." he whispered to himself, taking off in the direction from where he came, Tinker Bell flying closely behind. He ran with all his might, the echos of his pounding feet bouncing through the forest. Toriko bounded through bushes and through tree branches, gaining a collection of scrapes on his arms and leaves in his hair. He arrived at the hideout at the base of the great tree, wasting no time as he dove through his special entrance. He tumbled on the floor, losing the grace he had always tried so hard to hold. He jumped up and ran over to Peter. "She ... He ... they ..." Toriko stuttered, waving his hands wildly, totally losing the cool composure he tried to be famous for.
"Slow down, Toriko. What's the matter with you?" Peter made a face.
"He's got her, Peter!" he cried.
"Who's got her?"
Tinker Bell began to tinkle wildly, trying to explain what had happened.
"Hook! He has her! He's kidnapped her!" Toriko shouted.
Peter narrowed his eyes, "What do you mean Hook has her? I killed that old Codfish."
Toriko shook his head, "It was him! No one on this island could have those eyes."
"You're seeing things, Toriko. I think you should stop eating those mushrooms behind the tree." Peter was not one who liked to be told he was wrong.
"It was him!" Toriko shouted, his eyes flashing with frustration. "He ... he hit her neck, she ... I think he really hurt her. Hook or not, someone has got her." the back of Toriko's throat tightened, "I think he's going to hurt her again. I don't think he'll give her back."
Peter stared hard at Toriko, "He hit her?"
Toriko bobbed his head, "On her neck." he tapped at a pressure point, "She knocked out. I'm tellin' ya, Peter, she's in big trouble."
"Where is he?" Peter growled, taking up his dagger.
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How'd you like it? The next chapter should be up shortly. It'll have Peter in it more. I'd also like to thank Raha. I'm glad you like my rendition of Peter! I stress about making him in character enough! Sare, thanks for the review! I was too lazy to write the scene and I plan on doing something similar later ... oops ... another spoiler! XD
I'd like to know if you guys know any pirate names! I'll need some soon! My school is heavily project based, so I do not have much time to spare! XD And, I'd like to let you know -pokes Sare- If you review, updates come much quicker! I can usually write a chapter a weekend! More if I have time! I changed the ending of this chapter three times, I hope you like what I came out with! I wrote a lot in author's notes this time, thankies for reading them!