Welcome To Never Land

Ch. 5

Sebastian was swimming in the water towards the wall. As he floated through the hole, he began to walk on shore. Then he started to walk up a small flight of steps.

"Alright Sebastian," he said calmly. "You must remain calm. Dis is not your fault. All you have ta do is go in dere, and calmly explain dat Melody has run away. No reason ta loose your head. Whatever you do, you absolutely, positively, must…not…panic…"

Then from a distance he heard Ariels voice. "Melody?"

Then Sebastian screamed and he started scrambling towards her.

"Melody's gone! Melody's gone! Melody's gone!" he yelled.

Ariel and Eric looked over at him in shock. Ariel spoke first.

"Sebastian? What are you doing here-"

"All my fault! I tried to stop them!" Sebastian began crying into Ariels dress. "I don't deserve to live!"

"Who's them?" asked Eric.

"And what do you mean gone? Gone where?" said Ariel.

Sebastian looked up at her and stammered, "Out…out…to Never Land…"

His cries were muffled as he blew his nose into Ariels dress. Her and Eric stared at each other.

"Never Land?" Eric asked. "What's that?"

Ariel didn't say anything, she didn't even seemed to have heard him. She was standing there in shock staring at Sebastian.

"What do you mean?" she gasped. "H-how could she be going!?"

"We're almost there Mel." Peter shouted from ahead, and he reached out his hand. "Take my hand, it's gonna get bumpy."

Melody, who had been flying up side down, straightened up and took his hand. He held back tightly.

"Now remember," Peter shouted, a grin spreading on his face. "No matter what happens, don't…let…GO!"

As he said 'go', they stared shooting through the air, getting faster and faster. When they went through the star, the world burst into colors in multiple amazing kaleidoscope images. Many unfamiliar voices seemed to be issuing from them.

-I'm her daughter Jane-

-Blast that scurvy boy-

-Tinker Bell, you're alive-

-Three cheers for Jane-

-I'll always believe in you Peter Pan-

The images and voices continued as wind blew on their faces, blowing Melodys bangs far behind her head. Melody was staring to loose breath as they kept going. Then they came to a sudden halt, breaking apart for a moment. As they continued to float along, it happened.

In the distance Melody saw a bright, ruby sun was coming up, the light exposing a magnificent island in the middle of a beautiful, sparkling ocean. One on corner, there were what looked like little tents with smoke coming from them, on the other was a small pool of water in the middle of the forest that seemed to sparkle, in the front of the island was a large floating pirate ship, and in the ocean a little to the far left, was a large cave in the shape of a skull. Over all this was a magnificent rainbow with every color you could imagine. It almost looked solid, as though you could go touch it. All Melody could do was stare. She had never, in all her life, had seen anything this wonderful.

"Never Land…" she breathed. "It's so…beautiful…"

Peter smiled. "I thought you might say that. Would you like a tour?"

Melody beamed at him. "Is that a trick question?! I'd love one!"

They smiled at each other before descending towards the island. Although Melody was a good flyer, Peter was better and faster. She had to call him twice when he got too far. As they continued into the sky they got closer to the large rainbow. Peter flew up to Melody, put an arm around her shoulder, took her hand, and pulled it down. Melodys hand met the rainbow, colors splashing far into the air. Melody smiled brightly. When she looked up she saw Peter smiling widely at her. Melody smiled shyly at him. Then Peter pulled her forward and they went through the rainbow. When they got out Melody saw Peter covered in green, yellow and orange. She however was covered in blue, purple and pink. They laughed as they descended down towards the island.

"There's the Indian Camp," said Peter, pointing to each location. "Pixie Hollow, Skull Rock, Mermaid Lagoon-"

"Mermaid Lagoon?" Melody gasped. "There are mermaids here?"

"Yeah. Would you like to meet them?"

"Oh Peter I'd love to!"

"Alright, come on."

They started to sore through the air, right towards the mermaids. As they came closer, Peter rooster called. When they turned they started waving and calling his name.

"Hey girls."

"Hello Peter." they all said.

"Where've you been?" asked a blond

"Oh you know," said Peter, sitting on a rock. "Places to go, things to do. Actually I wanted to ask-"

"Who's she?"

She pointed at Melody, who was sitting on the edge of a rock, feet in water.

"Oh, that's Melody."

"Hi." Melody said kindly.

"Another girl!" a redhead exclaimed. "What's she doing here?"

"And in her pajamas too!" snapped a black-haired mermaid.

Melodys smile faded and she stared at them. Why were they acting this way? She didn't do anything to them.

"She needs some help with something, so I brought her here." said Peter.

"Oh, how sweet of you." the redhead sneered as she stared daggers at Melody.

Melody glared back at her. "Why are you staring at me?"

"Oh, no reason."

"Then stop staring at her." snapped a mermaid from behind her.

This one had dark brown hair with what looked like bleach blond highlights and was a high ponytail with a starfish in it, pink clam shells, emerald green eyes and multiple freckles around her nose. She seemed a little friendlier than the others. She swam up to Melody.

"Ignore my sisters. They do this to all girls."

"Really?"

"Yeah, they all have a crush on Peter, and they get pretty jealous easily."

"That explains it."

The mermaid smiled. "I'm Ana by the way."

"Melody." Melody said kindly.

"Listen, I'm sorry about my sisters." Ana spoke loudly so the others could hear her. "They always act like bullies to new girls."

"Hold your tongue Oceana!" snapped another brunette.

"Don't call me that!" Ana snapped.

The mermaids glared at Ana, then they glanced at Melody. Then a blond came up.

"I'm…I'm sorry about what I said." she said harshly. "And…I'm sure…we all are…"

"It's quiet alright." said Melody. "No hard feelings."

The mermaid looked up at her, smiling slightly. The two began talking and the next thing they knew Melody was talking with all the mermaids. Peter was surprised at how well they got along. Normally they hated any girl that went near him, but they seemed to really like her for some reason. Or at least they did now. After a while, they even invited her to swim her them.

"I'd love to!" Melody exclaimed.

After swimming for a while Peter and Melody left to see the rest of the island. By the time the sun had set, Peter had shown Melody the whole island. They had flown around in Dead Mans Cave, played hide and seek in Skull Rock and flew around in the jungle. After a while, they stopped at a river to wash off due to the sweating they had done from moving all day.

"This place is amazing." said Melody as she rinsed off her arms.

"You really think so?" asked Peter.

"Yeah. I mean, look at it!"

Melody gestured around them. Peter smiled as he gazed at the beautiful place he was proud to call home.

"Come on." he said standing up. "There's some guys I want you to meet."

As they continued through the trees, they saw a small clearing. In the middle was a dark, strangely shaped tree. Peter flew towards the top and moved a few leaves to revile a large whole.

"After you." he said gesturing to the whole.

Melody looked down it nervously. But being brave(and receiving a push from Peter)she dived. She rushed down the strange slide, feeling wind brush her side as she continued to twist and turn. When she reached the bottom, she went into the air and bounced on a bed-like surface. She was about to land on the floor when Peter zoomed up and caught her. Melody gapped at him.

"How the heck did you do that?"

Peter shrugged, "I know a short cut."

He set her down, laughing at the look on her face. He turned to the room, put a hand to his mouth.

"Lost Boys. Fall in!"

Suddenly, Melody heard laughter coming from above. Then five boys were hanging up side down in front of her.

"Sound off."

One by one, each boy landed on their feet, calling their name.

"Slightly…Nibs…The Twins…"

As the last boy fell, he fell right on his face. Everyone laughed and Melody couldn't help but giggle.

"Cubby…" the boy mumbled.

Melody smiled, "Nice to meet-"

But before she could say more, something fell in her lap. After a few seconds, she realized it was another boy. He began wiggling in her lap, smiling at them all.

"Oh yeah, that's Tootles."

Peter laughed at the look on Melodys face as Tootles began crawling up her back and shoulders. Melody laughed trying to grab him, but he was too fast. Then he fell into her lap, smiling at her. She laughed as Peter went over to her.

"Boys, this is Melody. She's gonna be here for a while."

"Hi." Melody said brightly.

The boys looked at her, smiling happily. Then the one called Cubby walked up to her.

"Are you here to be our new mother?"

Melody turned to Peter. "Mother?"

"It's like a game." Peter answered. "I'm the father, their the kids and the girl is the mother."

"Is she Peter?" asked the boy called Slightly.

"Well, not really. She needs help with something so I brought her here. After that she's going back I guess."

"Oh."

At this all the boys faces changed from hopeful to disappointment. Melody looked down at them sadly. At that point Tinker Bell flew up to Peter. She started talking to him, but all that came out was ringing sound of bells. However, from being around her for so long, Melody had been able to learn Tinks fairy language and always knew what she said.

*Peter, don't you think it's getting late?*

"Yeah, good thinking Tink." Peter turned to Melody. "Boys, bed."

"But what about a story?" said the Twins.

Peter looked at them for a moment, then he turned to Melody.

"Do you think you could…I mean…" he gestured to the boys. "Just tonight you reckon?"

Melody bit her lip. "I suppose I could."

The boys cheered and leaped. They all suddenly ran up and sat down in front of Melody. Melody stared at the enthusiasm of the children. Then she smiled.

"Ok, lets see." Melody thought for a moment. "Have you heard the story of Snow White?"

The boys shook their heads and Melody smiled.

"Well, your in luck." she cleared her throat. "Once upon a time, there was wonderful kingdom. In it ruled a lovely king and queen, and a beautiful princess. She was most beautiful, inside and out. Her lips red as blood, hair black as night, skin white as snow. And so they named her, Snow White…"

The boys were barley awake, eyes drooping and yawning, as Melody later finished the story. Her and Peter took them all to their beds. Afterwards they went to the other room were Peters large bed lay. They stared at each other.

"You take the bed."

Melody blinked at him. "What? No I'm not-"

"Yes you are. I'll sleep in my hammock, I like that better than the bed anyway."

Melody glanced at the bed. "You sure?"

"I'm positive."

Melody smiled and nodded as she leaped onto the bed.

"Night Peter."

"Night Mel."

But as Melody went to sleep on the bed, Peter watched her closely. He had been wanting to take her here for years, and now he had finally done it. All he had to do was convince her to stay.

"I love you Melody." he breathed, not knowing how strong his words really were.

There you are, ch. 5. Do you think I ended it well? I hope so. Please comment. And give me ideas if you had any, no matter what they are. I could always use a little help. J