Hi All, well thank you so much for the love on that last chapter of Second Start to the right. I hope all of you are well. I have been so very busy between family visiting and a mini break last week. I do apologize about the wait. Here is the next chapter I do hope you like it.

By the way, I do not own the hunger games nor peter pan.


Katniss jumped in front of Gale. In the state, Gale was in he would have cut Peeta down, if he thought Peeta was a threat. "Reconsider your move."

"Get out of the way Katniss," Gale said angrily.

"Gale, hear Peeta out, I am sure he has more to say." Katniss did not budge she looked at Gale in the eyes. Steel versus steel, neither one wanted to be the one to flinch. She was willing to die for Peeta, willing to defend his life. She took advantage of his inexperience as a leader and he relented a little.

Gale's gray eyes did not waiver from her face, Katniss was glad his hand shifted. He growled, "Say your peace, boy."

"Gale, I am not here to claim your right. You are the leader, Katniss would not have chosen you if it were not inside of you." As Peeta spoke Katniss did not step away from her spot. She could see Gale's face change. "I just want my niece back. But I realize that even if we get Primrose back, what will stop the Captain from trying to exact revenge. We must stop Snow. A man who takes gratification in the torturing women and children is the very embodiment of evil. He stole my niece, and killed innocent people for sport, he has no good form, no manners, and he is no gentleman." Peeta uttered.

Peeta's words affected each one of the lost boys standing there. The island listened intently and a gentle wind caressed Peeta's curls as if the island agreed. Katniss took Peeta's hand in solidarity. They all waited to see what Gale would do.

"Peeta speaks the truth," Gale agreed. "I see now, we need to rid ourselves of Snow. The Tribesmen were fair, and just."

"Well before we get rid of Snow we must see if he has arrived," Jo said in a matter-of-fact tone of voice.

Gale stood straighter then said, "Jo is right, let us continue, we have to know where Snow is so that we can make a plan."

The small group slowly and respectfully left the site and continued on toward look out point, Katniss hung back with Peeta. The fire was the darkest point in Never Island history. She was so angry she didn't realize what Snow was up to, and all of those lives were lost, because of her. She made do the best way she could. She withdrew to herself and began to question if perhaps if she wanted to remain a child forever. She came to a startling realization, bad things happened no matter what your station in life. It was then she began to long for Peeta, to see him, to be with him to understand why he chose his world over hers. Now she wondered if perhaps he saw her in a different light because of what was revealed.

"What is it?" Peeta asked.

"Do you think me a monster?" Katniss asked worriedly she snuck a look at him.

Peeta stopped walking. He gazed at her with those blue eyes of his. Normally she would have stared back, but she couldn't, she did not want to see the disappointment in his eyes. "For what?"

Katniss glanced down at the ground, "For playing such a dangerous game and being the cause of the deaths of the tribesmen. I was a mutt, a selfish vain destructive creature."

"You are the least selfish person I know. You put yourself at harms risk, for those who you care about." He took her hand, squeezing it lightly. "You did not know Snow would do that, and from what you said, it was the Chief's idea." Peeta's voice was urgent.

Katniss looked at the boys, then her eyes settled on little Mitchell. "But I agreed, I should have known how dangerous Snow was, by the way, he treated Mitchell,-" She didn't get to finish Peeta cut her off.

"Snow is an evil man Katniss," Peeta said.

"But I brought him here," Katniss whispered.

"You did and he did not take the opportunity afforded him," Peeta said.

She looked at him curiously wondering what he meant.

"This is a place of second chances, a place to get a second start. The Captain and his crew could have started over again. Made peace with the Tribesmen and lived here peacefully with the Lost Boys, having grand adventures with them. But he is gluttonous in his nature wanting to rule instead of living in peace."

She never thought of it like that. His voice, his words always managed to reach her. They cut through the chaos that lingered in her mind. She looked towards him and saw the noble greatness many overlooked because of his soft-spoken ways. "Go on."

"Gale failed in his first attempt at becoming the Pan, but now he has a second start a being the Pan." Peeta touched her cheek gently. "You left the island to start anew with me and once more afforded Snow the chance to start over again, Instead of taking the opportunity to become a better man, he came after you for no other reason than for revenge. He is a little man with a poor spirit. This is not your fault. The man has a black heart and what he plants he shall reap. Mark my words Katniss, he will pay for all of his injustices."

The way Peeta spoke caused the hair on the back of her neck to rise. She stepped up to him and embraced him. She couldn't wait to grow up with him, to be his mate in life. She sniffed his scent and committed again to memory. "I am glad you are alive and well."

"I am sore, but I am glad to be alive as well," Peeta assured her rubbing her back slightly.

Katniss was about to say something when a game erupted amongst the boys, the I-Spy-With-My-Little-Eye game lightened up the mood. Soon they actually stopped to play a game of Hide-And-Go-Seek. Peeta joined in laughing, playing. He caught Katniss of all people and easily lifted her in the air. She laughed when he tickled her. Peeta dragged her to a tree and leaned her up against it. "I want to kiss you."

Katniss blushed she wanted to be kissed by him as well. She licked her lips as his face got closer. Peeta handed her the thimble. To say she was dissatisfied was an understatement, she pouted to demonstrate how cross she was. His nose bumped her then suddenly a peal of childish laughter was heard and the leaves around them shook. Both jumped apart.

Peeta swiped his hand through his hair frustrated. "I think it is best if we keep our…personal intimacies limited?"

Katniss did not like the idea of withholding kisses. "I do not understand why we should?"

Peeta patiently explained, "The lost boys don't understand this sort of interaction and frankly they think it gross."

Katniss thought it gross until she'd met Peeta then it was all she could think about. "I do suppose your argument has merit."

Peeta's hand gently brushed a wisp of hair away from her forehead. She needed to re-braid her hair. She couldn't help to stare at his lips. A thought came to her, "Do men and women openly kiss in Scotland?"

"Open displays of affection are never allowed in polite society. Kissing is only done in privacy." He grabbed her hand and swung it lightly between them. "When we get back home I will not be able to hold your hand or touch your face, or kiss you. I'll have to be a gentleman towards you at all time, that is until we are engaged to be married."

Playfully she asked him, even though she knew the truth, he'd told her as much already. "Do you want to marry me Mellark?"

Peeta tapped the bridge of her nose his blue eyes twinkled with mischief. "Perhaps, one day, if you don't become bored of me."

"I shall never, ever, be bored of you." Katniss gave him a coquettish look before she ran. She could hear Peeta laughing as he ran after her. She grinned as he soon caught up. Hide-And-Go-Seek turned into tag until they burst onto the edge of the cliff. All of them became quiet as they peered down into the cove where the Pirates always kept their ship.

Hide-And-Go-Seek turned into tag until they burst onto the edge of the cliff. All of them became quiet as they peered down into the cove where the Pirates always kept their ship.

The crystal blue waters sparkled and twinkled, without the presence of the ship.

"They haven't returned?" Thresh said pointing down to the water.

"Does this mean something happened to them?" Annie was curious.

"We would see it in the skies if something happened to them," Jo said sitting down on Katniss shoulder.

"How far do you think they are from Never Island?" Gale asked.

"Since they took the old route they can arrive at any time tomorrow." Jo estimated.

"Good then let's make a plan," Gale said looking out toward the horizon.

"What do you have in mind?" Katniss questioned.

Gale grinned at Katniss, before he spoke, "I might not have planned this game well, but there is one thing I do know how to do is set a trap."

"You're going to set a trap for Snow." Jo suddenly glowed.

"You're going to tempt Snow with the one thing he wants," Katniss said.

"Yup, he wants the fairies and he wants the island. So I say we give it to him." The way Gale said it caused the Pan in him to come out. "We're going to play, sink the ship?"

They were all excited by the name of the new game, the twins asked at the same time, "How do we play sink the ship?"

Katniss watched the way Gale looked at Peeta and the group with the eyes of a Pan, before he said. "We sink his ship."

"A captain without a ship is not a captain." Peeta nodded.

"A pirate cannot be a pirate without a ship," Katniss added.

Thom rubbed his hands together, "So how do we sink the ship?"

Gale looked to Katniss then Peeta, afterward he looked to Jo. "First we set up a trap and I'm going to need your help, Jo."

"I'm all ears, Pan," Jo flew to settle on Gale's shoulders. All of the boys huddled together, as Gale began detailing his plan. They listened carefully as he wove his trap.

"Gale I don't think we should be giddy to kill the pirates," Katniss said.

Gale rolled his eyes. "Have you forgotten what they did to the Tribesmen or how that they have his niece on board."

"Gale I'm not saying we shouldn't attack." Katniss began she wanted no more blood on her head.

"Sinking the ship is the only way to rid ourselves of Snow," Gale argued back.

"Gale blasting a hole in the underbelly of the ship isn't the only way to get rid of Snow."

"Katniss you know it is the only way to rid ourselves of him and his pirates. Peeta said it best Snow is an evil man." Gale sat on the ground.

Katniss remained dubious. She didn't like the idea of blasting the ship to smithereens. It brought up vague recollections of the shipwreck that brought her here to Never Shores. "Some of the pirates aren't bad, they should be spared."

"They have life rafts and when they see the ship sinking I am sure they will head to it." Gale raised an eyebrow at her.

"But what if in the process we lost some of our lost boys. What if I can't get to Primrose on time?" Katniss worriedly argued. She wanted no more blood on her hands.

"Look Katniss if it concerns you about the timing, we will not blast the ship until Prim and you are safe," Gale said.

Katniss reluctantly agreed though she was worried. Though it had to be said Gale did compromise a little. They wouldn't set the ship on fire until she was able to get Primrose out safely. More plans were made, however, she did not speak any more on the subject. She was going to confer with Peeta when they were alone at night.

She was silent on the trip back to the tree house, instead of worrying about Gale's plan, she took pleasure in watching the boys. She was quietly enjoying her time with the boys.

Later that night there was electricity in the air, the island seemed to vibrate with life. The sweet smell of their dinner hung in the air of the hidden rooms underneath the large tree. They dined on fresh bananas, drank the sweet milk from a coconut, ate fresh fish Finnick and Annie caught by the Mermaid Lagoon. With full bellies and they, all settled into their respective cots mentally preparing for what the next two days would bring.

"Do you think you can do it?" Gale asked Jo, referring to the plan.

"I don't know," Jo said flying down to sit on Gale's shoulder. "She's been out here for so long. I can't imagine why she would team up with that cretin if only because she needs him to believe in her."

Gale was silent. "Jo, just be careful."

"I can say the same of you." Jo twinkled.

"If you feel threatened, you get out of there," Gale warned Jo, he was beginning to see that being the Pan was much more than just telling the boys what to do. He was glad he'd gotten a second chance to start over to do things over. He was determined to get Peeta's little niece out of the hands of the Captain.

Jo flew down to his face and stood on his nose, "Listen here, I know my job there's no need to get all mushy. If I want to see that mushy stuff, I'd stare at those two lovebirds." Jo said with disgust.

Gale watched from his perch as Peeta erected a wall made out of a blanket with Katniss on the other side. He heard them whisper to each other. This puzzled him, their closeness, the need to be near one another. It was odd and rather icky. They behaved, almost like his parents did when they were alive. He didn't understand it then and he didn't understand it now. His nose wrinkled at the sight of them, but he didn't ponder about it too much as sleep gently called to him. He turned around in his cot, putting them out of his mind.

Across the room, Peeta lifted up a sheet to shelter Katniss from any prying eyes. She watched as his long lashes slid closed. She stood in front of him sheltered by his body as she wriggled out of her Pan's clothing for the last time. Gale didn't want her to look like the Pan and she'd agreed. It was strange being without her green tights and tunic. She stood looking at her body for a moment.

It's changed very much, her legs were not straight sticks, her chest was growing outward and her body developed curves. Her hips were wider, her waistline smaller, and her but looked bigger rounder. She wondered if Peeta would like her new form as she slipped into his large white sleeping shirt. She placed her hand on his bare chest. She felt vulnerable standing before him in nothing but his shirt. It was as is if her very soul was naked and exposed for his visual inspection. She could feel his eyes on her once again.

Her lashes slid closed allowing the pleasure of taking in all of her innocent beauty.

He swallowed loudly and her lashes fluttered open.

She blushed at the look he gave her never having anyone gaze at her that way as if she was lovelier than the Never Flower. She lowered her lashes as his hands cupped her face, his thumb caressing her chin.

Peeta said quietly, "I suppose we should go to sleep."

"No, we shouldn't." Katniss licked her lips coming dangerously close to him. Her lips were scant millimeters away from his she could feel his breath on top of her lips.

He warned, "Katniss play nice."

She pouted and batted her lashes. Some ancient buried thing within her awoke, and it demanded his attention. She wanted to be touched by him, she wanted to be held by him, she wanted to be surrounded by him, and she did not understand how to communicate this to him. She hoped he could see the awakening of desire in her eyes. She stood closer to him even though she knew they couldn't kiss she wanted him to do it so badly.

His lips ghosted hers never quite touching them before he planted them on her cheek. Then on her chin, next on the edge of her lips, and finally he lightly brushed them against hers before he said, "Let's get some rest."

Katniss swallowed and nodded, quickly getting into the bed, anxiously waiting for him to join her. Once he did, she pressed her cheek to his bare chest her legs tangling with his as if she had done this for millennia.

"Do you think Gale's plan will work?" Peeta asked.

Katniss had waited to speak about this with Peeta since the moment Gale made his plan. "I honestly do not know Peeta, Gale is a good trapper, he can make the most delicate of snares to trap what he wants to hunt down."

"He wants to sink the ship, Katniss what if we don't get to Prim on time." She could hear the worry in Peeta's voice.

"One way or another I promise we'll get Prim back." This was Katniss job to sneak down into the ship and get Prim. She knew the Skulls Majesty better than anyone of the Lost Boys.

"I know we will, Katniss, I know we will." Peeta murmured slowly rubbing her back.

"I just don't want any more deaths," Katniss said. She argued against the plan, she didn't want the Pirates to die even if they were their mortal enemies.

"You stated your case Katniss, that is more than anyone else did. Gale will have to live with the consequences of what happens tomorrow." Peeta said.

"You're right," Katniss whispered nodding against his chest as the both drifted asleep. Tomorrow would determine the lives of all of the souls on the island.