Something's Not Right

Hook's P.O.V

The sun in Never Land began to set as I just made my way into the forest, slashing any hanging branches and bushes in my way. I had just left the ship a couple hours ago and a certain uncertainty started to set in with me on whether Wendy would be there when I came back. I knew putting Stanford in charge was a risk, but it wasn't like I had Mr. Smee by my side anymore. My memories took me back to after my crew and I had fled from Peter, Mr. Smee had to sacrifice his life to save mine, and now I was left to take in charge of the crew that he had guided forever.

"Stupid crocodile, if it wasn't for it, Mr. Smee would still be here…" I cursed to myself as I entered a light green clearing with bushes bordering the edges. My eyes scanned the area for any signs of life, but it seemed clear to me. My sword was firmly gripped in my hand as I starting walking slowly, looking back every once and a while, just in case. It was too quiet to be safe.

"It's been a while, hasn't it Hook?" A dark voice echoed . I froze in place as I held the sword in front of my face.

"Who goes there?" I scoffed, glancing at the sea of trees before me. I heard a soft rustle of leaves as a man jumped from the tree to the right of me, revealing his identity. I was mortified and in complete shock as I leaped back, anger radiating off me. "Peter…" The name came out in a growl more or less an actual word as my hook began to burn with animosity.

"Interesting to find you outside your ship."

"Interesting to find you in Never Land." I knew I couldn't let me emotions take the best of me, so I quickly out on the sarcastic nature. "A little fairy told me you had gone to live in the real world." His eyes slightly widened behind his grown out hair, but went back to normal. He had changed tremendously, all buffed up and mature. But it doesn't mean that he wasn't same 12 year old brat who had chopped of my hand and almost had me eaten up by a crocodile.

"Where is she, Hook?" He grimaced as he said her name and I began to smile. "She has nothing to do with our enmity."

"She may have nothing to do with us, but how else did you expect me to get you back in Never Land?"I returned, eyeing his sword. He groaned as he pounced at me and I briskly evaded the attack, taking a slash at him at the same time. He put up his sword instantaneously, leaving our swords crossed in between us. He did a quick step back, but kept his sword where it was.

"Should we just settle it here then?" He asked, keeping his eyes on my hands. All of a sudden, a new plan hatched in my mind as I grinned deeply and leaned into my sword.

"Why not?" He took a slash at my sword and I let it fall to the ground. He gave me a confused look as he pressed his sword against my neck, cornering me against a tree.

"You've gotten worst, Hook. I expected much more out of you."

"Time takes a toll on all of us, Peter."I murmured as I crossed my arms. My plan was going the way it should, and Peter's surprised look didn't change when he saw me still grinning.

"What is there to grin about? You've obviously lost."

"You may think you have won, but you haven't. Only I know where I have hidden the ship, so if you kill me right now you will have no clue where your precious Wendy is." His sword pressed deeper in my neck as anger began to radiate off of him.

"Shall we strike a bargain then? I give you your life and you lead me to your ship."

"Fine. But you are going to have to let go of me if you want me to lead you." I snickered as he removed his sword from me. He grabbed my sword from the forest ground and placed it in a cover that hanged diagonally from his back.

"Lead the way, Hook." He murmured as he held the sword at my back, watching my every move. I stuffed my hands in my pocket as I faced forward; silently grinning as I knew that he would be in for quite a surprise when we reached my ship.

Wendy's P.O.V

Bradford had sneaked into my room just at night fall, and was surprised to see me up and ready to go.

"Wow, I didn't know you would be awake." He noted, obviously referring to all the times him and Hook had come into my room.

"I never was asleep when you and Hook came in; I wasn't really in the mood to make conversation with him."

"I'm not surprised." He murmured as we both left the room as silent as we possibly could. The hallway was completely dark, only illuminated by a single oil lamp to the left of my room. We made our way down long corridors and stairs before we reached a room that had "Kitchen" inscribed on top of the door way. As we entered, smells of all different sorts surrounded me, making my stomach ache heavily. Bradford went to the refrigerator and took out some left over roasted chicken and put it in the oven. He motioned for me to come over to the dining table, and we both sat down in silence for a couple moments.

"Do you work in the kitchen?" I asked softly, trying to break the silence as I watched the oven like a hawk.

"Nope, I just come in here from time to time. We don't really have a main chef, so people just walk in here and take what they want."

"Doesn't it get chaotic then?"

"Eh, we're all used to it by now. That's just how the ship life goes." I looked over at him to see him staring straight at me and I felt a sense of humility in his words. The oven interrupted my thoughts as Bradford wandered over there to plate up some chicken. When he came over and laid it in front of me, I forgot that I was in company and just attacked the food like a monster. Bradford was laughing like crazy as I looked up with an apologetic look, but he didn't really care. "I'm not the type of guy who gives about manners, so eat how you want to. Trust me; you are much better than half the guys on this ship."

"Is that so?" I joked, "You will be surprised how bad I can get." My face lighted up as we were sitting there, laughing and enjoying each other's company. Something I haven't felt since my brothers were shipped off.

"What are you thinking about, Wendy?" He asked, noticing my silent nature, as we were putting the dishes away. He poured both of us some water from the sink and gave me my glass,.

"Oh, nothing." I answered shortly as I swirled the water around in my glass. But my mind was swirling with thoughts as I felt an unsettling feeling take over my body. There was only one thing I was confident about as I looked out the window into the night of Never Land.

Something wasn't right.

A/N~As you can see, I'm trying to write as much as I can before school starts :P As usual, I hoped ya enjoy, thanks for reading, and review :D Until next time

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