Peter caught sight of the boys waiting near the coastline. Bucky was drifting back and forth while Jake, Izzy, and Cubby waited beside the ship, their eyes on the sky. Izzy pointed as Peter gracefully landed in front of them.

"Peter, what's happening?"

"I need your help again, mates. But we have to be quick!" Peter quickly filled them all in and told them his plan. Everyone listened with wide eyes and Izzy's eyes rested on the two fairies inside Peter's pocket. Peri felt uneasy around all of the humans but Terence squeezed her hand and she felt better.

"I don't understand," Slightly spoke up, "what treasure does Hook want? There's a fairy treasure?" Peter started to answer but stopped, looking down at Terence, who was watching him with baited breath.

"I'm not sure what it is…Terence won't tell me." Terence let out a deep sigh of relief, silently thanking Peter for his loyalty. Whatever the reason he was doing it, Terence no longer cared. Peter had just proven his loyalty and Terence was ready to trust him completely.

"Well how are we supposed to protect it when we don't know what it is," Nibs said, screwing up his nose.

"We can protect it just fine. But our main concern is Tinkerbell."

"Peter, you know Crocodile Creek is far off the path," Cubby said, peering at his map. "What if Hook suspects something is amiss?"

"I think we should give you a way to get out of there, in case he starts getting suspicious," Peter said worriedly, giving Terence a meaningful look. Terence bit his lip and fixed his gaze on the three young pirates. Of the three of them, the girl looked to be the gentlest and sweetest. None of them looked like the pirates he had encountered earlier but one could never know. He whispered something to Peri, who nodded and flew up out of Peter's pocket. She flew to Cubby, who held tightly to his map and the yellow pouch that he kept his map in. She pointed to the pouch and held out her hands.

"She wants the pouch, Cubby." Cubby quickly handed it over and Peri struggled to fly it back to Terence. Peter quickly assisted the fairy, picking up the pouch and handing it to Terence, who quickly poured some of the satchel's contents into the yellow material. Peri hovered over Peter and pointed at a leather cord around the boy's wrist.

"May I have that piece of cord, Peter?" Glancing down, Peter quickly unwound the leather and handed it to the fairy. Peri worked quickly, tying it into a knot and making sure it was secure.

"Could you please hand this to the girl, Peter? A gift from the fairies, to help them fly. But only in emergencies!" Peter shot them both a grateful look before he fixed the pouch around Izzy's neck and allowed the pouch to rest against her shirt. Izzy's eyes widened and she bowed her head to the fairies.

"Thank you," she said quietly. Terence and Peri bowed their heads in return.

"Alright everyone, we know the plan? Jake, you lead Bucky to the Jolly Roger and wait for my signal. Once we have Hook on land, we'll meet at Crocodile Creek. Once we're there, you three use the pixie dust and fly away. The boys and I will take it from there."

"Peter, are you sure Hook will release Tinkerbell before you lead him to the treasure? You know he'll suspect you of something."

"Which is why I brought along some help. These two fairies mean more to Tinkerbell than anyone else in the world. And she's just as important to them. And they have no reason to double-cross Hook. I just have to convince him of that." He gazed around at his mates, who all looked to him to lead them into battle. He nodded.

"Alright, let's get going!"

Peter flew alongside Bucky as they came closer to the Jolly Roger. He instructed the pirate crew to stay on board and out of sight and wait for his signal. Jake saluted him as he held his precious sword and Peter flew over the pirate ship. He was disturbed to see the lack of activity on board.

"I don't like this," he heard Periwinkle whisper. He secretly agreed but his thoughts focused on Tink and he found courage in his heart. Soaring over the side of the ship, he flew back toward Hook's cabin, where they had left Tink.

Peter flew close to the window but ducked underneath the sill, to remain out of sight. Peri was the first to catch sight of the abused fairy; she let out a cry and zoomed out of Peter's pocket.

"Periwinkle," Terence hissed as Peri flew into the cabin and headed for the lantern. Tink leaned against the glass with her eyes closed; her bruised wings were limp at her side and her hair was messy and unkempt. Terence bit his lip and looked around.

"Peter, we need to get in there."

"And what if it's a trap? We're no use to Tink if we're dead," he whispered back, "Periwinkle, come back here!" Peri ignored them and gently tapped on the glass of the lantern. Tink's eyes fluttered open and they widened when she saw her sister pressed against the glass.

"Peri, what in blazing bells are you doing here?"

"We've come to rescue you," Peri said softly and Tink turned to find Peter hovering in the window, with Terence in his pocket. Her eyes widened even further.

"No, you can't. You need to get out of here, now. All of you."

"We won't leave you, Tink," Peter said gently, floating further into the room. But Tink jumped to her feet and pressed her hands against the glass.

"Peter take them away from here now! He plans to capture and kill you both. Please, don't risk your lives for me."

"Tink we love you," Terence said firmly. "And we…I would die for you." Tink's eyes went from Peter to Terence and she bit her lip.

"I love you…and I can't see you harmed. Terence. You are the King of Neverland. Protect your people." Terence gasped and pain shot through his heart. He couldn't believe Tink would bring it to that. He also knew there would be no stopping Peter; the boy was too stubborn and too determined to pay any attention to a fairy.

"You heard her, Peter. We should go."

"No way, you were the one who said you would rescue her with or without me! Well, I'm with you. So let's save her." Looking around the cabin, he reached out and opened the lantern. Tink stumbled out and looked up at Peter with heavy eyes. Terence watched her, concern etched all over his handsome face.

"Can you fly, sweetheart?"

"Not at the moment, no. They didn't cut my wings but they bruised them pretty badly." She tried to raise her wings but with a cry, they fell limp and she shook her head. "They're in too much pain." Peri stifled a sob as she gently touched Tink's wing. Peter reached down and held out his hand so that Tink could walk into it. He gently lifted her and set her into his pocket beside Terence. Her fairy mate gave her a sad look before he flung his arms around her and held her close. Running his hands down her back, he pressed tender kisses to her forehead and face. Tink relaxed into his embrace and for a moment, both of them forgot where they were. Peri hovered near Peter and Peter seemed to be avoiding looking at the fairies in his pocket. Terence's hand rested on Tink's cheek and he gazed into her eyes.

"Terence," she whispered, which caused him to lean forward and capture her mouth. He held her close, his hands roaming her body as her arms wrapped around his neck and she was lifted off the ground in his passion. Peter was staring up at the ceiling but his face was growing redder by the minute and he felt very uncomfortable. Finally, he cleared his throat loudly and with a gasp, the fairies broke apart.

"We should, uh, we should get out of here," Peter said in a strained voice. "Do you know where Hook is?"

"I haven't seen him since he came in…to tell me he would kill you both," she said, her voice choked with tears. Terence draped his arm around her and pulled her close to his side. Peter nodded and looked around.

"Come on, Periwinkle. Get back in and we'll get off this ship." Peri obeyed and was squeezed in next to Tink, who was pressed even more into Terence's arms. Neither of them minded and for a blissful moment, Tink was lost in Terence's loving gaze. Peter looked around and moved back toward the window but suddenly let out a strangled cry. A hand had buried itself in his hair and pulled, yanking his head back painfully. He didn't notice a rope slipping around his neck until he felt it tighten and his breathing became labored and difficult. Tink gasped and looked up into the evil face of Hook, who grinned maliciously down at them as he held Peter by the hair.

"Not one, not two, but three fairies. Surely one of you has some sense and will lead me to the treasure. Or will I have to rip the wings off of all three of you to get you to talk?" Hook yanked back on the rope, causing Peter to fall to the gound, gasping for breath. His hands came up and attempted to loosen the rope but they were pulled behind his back and bound tightly. The fairies were flung from Peter's shirt and struggled to pick themselves off the floor. Tink stared up at Peter, whose eyes were welling up with tears of pain. The rope tightened and violent gasping sounds came from the boy's throat. Tink's hands went to her mouth in horror.

"Peter! No!"

"Loosen that rope, Starkey, we don't want to kill the wretch just yet. Someone pick up those blasted insects. Lock them all up."

"Peri, fly away! Now!"

"But Tink—"

"NOW!" With a cry, Peri rose high into the air and darted around the room. The pirates fumbled, trying to reach her but she soared out of their reach.

"Tell the boys what has happened," Terence cried to her and with a quick nod, Peri soared out the window. Hook cursed.

"You let one escape!" Terence ran to Tink and held her close.

"No matter what happens, know that I love you."

"I love you too Terence," she said, tears welling in her eyes. Terence squeezed her hand and refused to let go. Hook's hand closed around Tink and he picked her up, his fist closing around her tiny body.

"This is the fairy you feel so close to, is it not?" He was waving Tink in front of Peter's face and Peter tried to focus his eyes but was becoming dizzy from lack of breath.

"You come back with no treasure so you cannot expect me to—"

"We…have…treasure," Peter managed to choke out. Hook held up his hand to stop the crew from whatever they were doing and he knelt beside Peter. Holding Tink in his hand, his hook went under Peter's chin and he forced the boy to look at him.

"What's that you say? You have the treasure with you?"

"Loosen...rope…" he gasped, tossing his head. Hook frowned and turned to one of the pirates.

"Someone loosen that blasted rope so that brat can talk." His crew member stuck his fingers under the rope and pulled. Peter let out a heavy gasp but air soon filled his lungs and he collapsed to his knees, choking. Tink watched him sadly, wanting to reach out and touch him. If anything happened to this boy she felt so drawn to, she didn't know what she would do.

"So where is it boy? Are you hiding it somewhere? WHERE is it?"

"I'll make you deal Hook," Peter said, swallowing repeatedly. "We have a portion of the treasure with you. You can take it and I will lead you to the rest. If you let Tinkerbell and Terence go." Terence gasped; that wasn't the plan! They were all supposed to lead the pirates together. What was Peter doing? Hook glanced at the fairy in his hand.

"Tinkerbell?"

"The one you hold now. She's my best friend. Please, I'll do anything, just don't hurt her anymore. You have me already and I swear I'll lead you to the treasure but you have to let her go." Hook squeezed even harder and Tink saw stars.

"You're in no position to negotiate boy. You think I don't see through your deceit? You may have fooled the fairies into thinking you're a golden boy but you don't fool me. I know what you are." Peter sat up on his knees and glared up at his enemy.

"You may think you know me, Hook, but you're wrong. You don't know a thing about me." Hook lowered Tink and her eyes met Peter's, filling with tears. Terence watched from the ground, biting his lip in anxiety.

"Where is the treasure you have brought me? Let me see it."

"Our bargain, Hook," Peter said calmly. "You let the fairies go and then you may have it." Hook's eyes narrowed and he seemed to be fighting with himself. He opened his fist and Tink fell out of his hand. Terence ran to catch her in his arms, sending them both sprawling onto the floor. Tink looked up at Terence, then back at Peter.

"Please tell me he has a plan."

"He does. I just have no idea what it is."