A/N: So not much to say but here's chapter 2!
Disclaimer: I do not own Peter Pan, Neverland or the lost boys… others characters and plot line are mine however!
Hope you enjoy and if anyone is dealing with any problems similar to Hayley then please message me so we can talk. You are all beautiful and unique and special and if anyone tells you otherwise they are not worth your time.
This story is personal one as I have had bad days, especially recently and I don't want anyone to go through this type of thing.
You all have your own Peter Pan, even if they're not so obvious to sweep you away to Neverland.
Okay Rant over! Enjoy
When my eyes finally reopened, the sight was not what I expected. Instead of the harsh fluorescent lights of the hospital, the light was softer, natural. Instead of the beeping of medical machines, the sounds of birds and crickets reached my ears. Instead of the pristine white ceiling, above me were the branches of trees and a bright blue sky. Well this wasn't expected, wait. Where am I?
I stand up and brush myself down and all of a sudden I hear a twig snap and I spin around, still a bit lightheaded from what happened and I see 6 pairs of eyes staring at me from the bushes. I scream and fall back to the floor only for the 6 pairs of eyes to come out of the bushes (with their bodies of course) and one in particular runs up and grabs my hand to help me stand once again.
"We're sorry to frighten you lady, I'm Slightly." He says with a grin "How are your arms?" His smile fades slightly (A/N Pun not intended) as he looks at the limbs in question.
I look him over, dark brown shot hair, dirt on his face and fur clothes. He seems to be around 12 years old. When my mind finally registers his question I look down at my wrists for the first time since I woke up and see that they are wrapped up in delicate bright green leaves. I look back up at Slightly and smile back at him. I look at the other 5 boys surrounding me.
"Their fine, I think. Thank you for helping me, I'm Hayley"
"Well Hayley, it was no problem! This is Tootles, Curley, Nibs and the twins"
I recognise the names from somewhere, a distant memory that I just can't place. The boys take it in turns to introduce themselves to me and all give me a hug. Then Slightly and Nibs take one of my hands in theirs and start to lead me through the forest, the constant chatter calming me down and acting as reassurance while I try to place the boys names in my mind.
We walk for what seems like miles but I don't mind, the boys are great company, the more we walk the more I feel like I know this place, deep down in my heart I recognise the woods, the waterfalls, the sky, the noises, the boys. The whole place feels like it is youth personified and will never die. I hear splashing ahead as we come to a crystal clear lagoon with…Mermaids?
Okay I must be in a coma at the hospital because this is not happening. I let go of Nibs' hand and pinch myself: OW! Okay so this isn't a dream… I follow the boys to the edge of the water and lean over slightly, one of the mermaids grabs my wrist and a shooting pain rushes up my arm, I'm so absorbed by the pain I don't realise that the mermaid is slowly pulling me into the water with it. I don't realise until I feel 6 pairs of hands grab me and pull me back.
"W-w-what just h-h-happened?" I'm so shaken up that I'm stuttering and physically shaking. All the boys wrap their arms around me in a giant bear hug.
"Mermaids are only friendly in fairy tales, come on we need to take you to Father" Tootles says
"Father?" I am bewildered; they don't seem to be like the types of boys to have a father figure
"Yes now come on!"
We walk for a while longer until we come to a dead tree, the complete opposite from where we were before, I look back at the boys and only have time to see their grins before they push me and I'm sliding down a wooden chute, screaming all the way. I land in a heap at the bottom and a hand reaches down to help me up.
I take it and look up, and the first thing I notice is bright ocean blue eyes that sparkle, I then register the mop of curly blonde hair and a wide boyish grin that is contagious. The boy must be around my age and he slowly raises me to my feet and bows.
"Hello" He says, his voice is like silk and I get this melty feeling inside me
"Um, Hi" I manage to finally get out as a curtsey politely and as well as I can in my Harry Potter pyjamas.
"Are you okay? Did the boys take care of you?" He seems concerned and for some reason it warms my heart.
"They were very welcoming and I'm fine thank you" I smile shyly at him as he grins in what I think is relief
"Great, oh and where are my manners. My name is Peter, Peter Pan"
And with that the penny drops – Mermaids, beautiful woods, Slightly, Tootles, Nibs, Curley, The Twins, Peter…
I'm in Neverland!
A/N: Not that that was such a surprise but to Hayley it was as the penny just wouldn't drop for her. So she has met Peter and let the romance blossom! :D excited! Also I want her to have a brother like figure in the story so which lost boy do you think deserves the honour ;)
Until next time keep believing,
Lots of Love,
Holly xoxo
