Peter Pan's Labyrinth
Chapter 6
Really, what of these things has my name as a part of the creation process?
Wendy felt thrilled. She had beaten her second challenge. Now only one stood in the way of her regaining the rest of these mysterious memories that kept popping up. She smiled at the thought.
"Hello, Piper," she said, somehow sensing his lurking in the shadows.
"How do you always know when I arrive," he asked.
"I've only ever done this once," she replied.
"You used to do that all the time. Drove me crazy."
"Really?"
"Yes, every time I tried to sneak up on you, you'd always go, 'Hi, Pe….Piper.'"
"What were you going to say?"
"Nothing Wendybird."
"'Wendy what'?"
"Nothing."
"You called me Wendybird! Admit it!"
"How would either of us benefit from that knowledge?"
"It would give us closure on the statement."
"No, it won't, but, yes, I called you Wendybird."
"Why?"
"Maybe when you remember, my dear, maybe when you remember."
"You know I hate it when you do that!" she shouted.
"What?" he asked, getting thrilled.
"I hate it when you keep things secret from me."
"You remember!"
Bits and pieces are coming back."
"Do you remember my name?"
"I keep almost remembering. I wish I could, but I can't, Piper."
"I can't wait until you do, my dear Wendybird."
"Why do you…" she began. He cut her off with a soft kiss on the lips. Wendy pulled away after a moment, and then noticed him reaching into a stone coat pocket. He pulled out an acorn made of stone, and gave it to her. It turned to a real acorn when he released it from his hand.
"This is for you, Wendybird," he explained, "One kiss."
"Thank you Piper,"
He led her back to the fortress and told her that he would tell her the next task in the morning.