Peter's eyes fluttered open and for a moment he thought had died. He stared all around him and took all the sights in. He was still in the forest but under the cover of the trees in what looked to be a magnificent forest bedroom with a canopy bed and golden leaves strewn all over the ground. He struggled to sit up and looked down beside him. Wendy lay at his side, looking pristine and peaceful. She smiled up at him in death and he started to sob all over again.
"Peter." Peter gasped and looked around.
"I know that voice…but it can't be…" His eyes widened as Tinkerbell descended from the trees and rested on his hand.
"Hello Peter."
"Oh Tink. How I've missed you." Tinkerbell gently kissed his cheek and smiled up at him.
"I've missed you too. You look wonderful. Like a true prince."
"I can't be prince, Tink. I've lost everything. I've lost her." Tink rose into the air and flew over Wendy's face.
"I never understood what you saw in her."
"Tink!" She escaped his swatting hand just barely and her hands went to her hips.
"You silly ass, you really have no clue what's going on, do you?"
"What are you talking about? Tink, she's gone."
"She's right beside you!" Peter looked down and gently touched her cheek. He closed his eyes in agony and shook his head.
"She's dead." Tink flew over Wendy and landed on her stomach.
"She looks alive to me."
"Then this must be a dream. Because both of you are dead."
"Silly ass, I'm dead but she's not.-"
"Tink, Hook's sword pierced her heart. She…she died in my arms." He buried his face in his hands, refusing to let Tink see his tears.
"The Queen has restored her. Restored them both, in fact." Peter looked up and frowned.
"What are you talking about?"
"You never did find out what other treasure was being held aboard the Jolly Roger, did you?" Peter shook his head.
"The only treasure I care about is Wendy. And apparently I lost the other one so I don't—"
"You haven't lost anything. Both of your treasures are alive and well." Tink grabbed his hand and brought it down to Wendy's belly. Frowning, Peter watched Tink for a moment until he felt something move and saw a glowing light emitting from her abdomen. He gasped and his eyes flew to where his hand rested.
"What is-?"
"That's your child in there, Peter. You've grown up and are about to start a very different kind of adventure." His eyes filled with tears as he lifted his hand from his wife's belly and caressed her cheek. Tink smiled and touched his cheek again.
"Cherish your treasures, Peter. And rule with a kind hand. You will make a wonderful King." She turned to leave but stopped. Hovering over her still body, Tink looked like she was thinking about something as she stared at Wendy's pale face.
"Turn her over for me, Peter." Hesitantly and with gentle hands, he turned his wife onto her side and Tink lowered to her hip. The fairy lifted the girl's dress and Peter's blood ran cold at the sight of the words Hook had carved into the pale skin. Tink put a glowing hand to Wendy's flesh and the skin seemed to glow as well until a moment later, the words disappeared. Peter's eyes widened as he reached out to touch the spot but found it to be as smooth as before the tattoo. Peter looked up to thank his friend but she was gone. He looked around frantically but Tinkerbell had disappeared. He smiled and said a silent thank you. Turning his attention back to his wife, he leaned down and softly kissed her lips. Just like Sleeping Beauty, her eyes fluttered open and she smiled up at her husband.
"Peter?"
"I'm here, Wendy." She sat up and he pulled her into his arms.
"I thought I lost you," she whispered.
"And I lost you. And now that we've found one another again, I'll never let you go. I love you, Wendy."
"Is it over? Is Hook-?"
"It's over. He will never hurt you again. You're safe, Wendy. Safe and free. We're finally free, love. There's only one thing left to do." Wendy nuzzled up to him and closed her eyes.
"What's that?" she said with an exhausted sigh. Peter pulled her away and gave her a loving gaze.
"Live happily ever after."