Wendy awoke to a smell of food. She was alone. No one else was in the room with her. When she entered the dining area everyone was seated in their spots. The table had scrambled eggs, fried eggs and boiled eggs. There was even bacon, waffles, pancakes and French toast. Jars of syrup and butter were scattered along with jam. There were even sausages and biscuits floating around.
Her eyes opened more as Peter helped her to a seat next to his. She had a glass of orange juice sitting next to a filled plate with everything on it. Every girl sat smiling proud at their work and eager for a new story. Wendy nodded to each of them and picked up her fork to snap a chunk of egg. When she purred in delight every girl relaxed and began to eat.
Peter leaned closer to Wendy so only she could hear him whisper, "Today we go to Mermaid Lagoon. If you don't mind exploring the island alone I can pick up your brothers and be home for story time. Don't worry I'll give you a map so you can make it home safely." She grinned from ear to ear and ate a little faster.
Her juice vanished and she grabbed seconds adding syrup to her waffle and butter to her pancake. Adrianna poured half a glass of juice for Wendy so she could wash down her food. All the girls knew she would be out with Peter for the day so they each hugged and kissed her as they began to clear the table.
Taking her hand, Peter took Wendy into the dazzling sunlight and away they flew. He kept her close and kissed her cheek. It was not long before they landed on the shore. They walked in the surf hand in hand. Peter whistled occasionally until he finally heard the harmonious sound the girls made when they surfaced. He stopped Wendy and stepped protectively in front of her. Peter knew the power of the creatures and he planned to keep Wendy safe while showing how beautiful they were.
The first one to come close had a shinny blue tail and flowing dark hair. Her skin was pale and nails pointed long. The deep eyes pulled Wendy in. The girls mouth opened wider singing a little louder when Peter hissed making her quiet down. The mermaid backed up slightly and bowed her head. They all respected him because he protected them from Hook.
"Cheryl, this is Wendy and she is staying with me." The girl's head perked up. Her hand extended to Wendy but splashed in the water instead to call up her sisters. Four others appeared looking similar. One swam to a rock and perched herself upon it.
Wendy was amazed but would not move forward. It was Peter who's gestured made the girls move. Two dipped underwater but began to jump and dance above the water before splashing back down. Cheryl continued to sing wanting Wendy to come in. She was jealous but she would not let Peter see. The girl pushed against him and he snapped his fingers making the mermaid go quiet and slip back under.
"Did you like them Wendy?" She grinned widely and held him tightly.
"I wanted to swim with them." He chuckled shaking his head but walked her up the shore and into the wooded area. In his pocket he withdrew a map. Her free hand enclosed around it looking up to him. Peter made sure to walk further in so she wouldn't run back. She opened it and noticed two spots were marked; a red dot for Indians and green for home.
"Now I want you to be careful. You can head home if you want or you can visit them. I sent Jade to warn them that you might visit so they don't roast you. I will return around night fall so please be home by then." He kissed her softly then flew upward. Wendy watched him leave then looked on the map.
She sighed and just held it loosely as she walked in the woods. All she knew was that she was headed west and would stumble upon the tigers. With a smile her pace picked up and she zoned out just a little to day dream about Peter. She would fall harder soon especially when her brother's arrived to occupy the girls so they didn't feel so alone or abandoned.
With her head spaced out and her feet just walking aimlessly she was bound to walk in to trouble. She was half way to the Indians when she was suddenly brought into the air. All she could do was shriek and flail her arms. The map flew into the distance out of sight and Wendy sat in the net she was held in. She had been captured in a rope net that scratched her where it touched. Oh she screamed for awhile before slumping over in defeat. Her eyes shut knowing someone would find her. The sun was sinking fast and she was dazed entirely.