Wendy had been dropped off in the woods and they all walked away. She didn't take long to rise and stretch herself out. Something inside her hurt and she knew it was time to confront Peter. With a heavy head she made it to the tree. It was silent inside. She crept in carefully. Once her feet touched down she looked around. The girls were talking in their room and a soft tune came from Peter's room.
With a deep breath she marched to his room and went in. His eyes lifted to hers and he seemed relieved. Setting the instrument down, he lifted himself and walked to her. Wendy stood still just letting her eyes run over him. He was upset and she could sense it. As if she would vanish he lifted his hand and cupped her face. Moving forward slightly, he breathed her in just to make sure his eyes weren't playing tricks. When he knew this was real, his arms encircled her.
"Don't ever leave Wendy." Her head rested on his shoulder and she held him tightly. His presence alone made her feel whole. "I was wrong. You are everything to me and I never want you to go again." Her eyes welled up.
"Peter the time I've spent here I will never forget, but I have to grow up. You ran off to escape that but I have to go back with my brothers." His arms dropped and he stepped away shaking his head. Those dazzling eyes that once drew her in were filled with rage and pain.
"Wendy I love you." She let the tears fall and slide back. He stood tall even though he felt so weak. His heart was thudding faster than ever and he knew she would leave again.
"I wish this could be different, but I can't stay." Peter sat down on his bed and set his head on his knees hiding in his arms.
"You're the first one I ever loved Wendy and truly felt it. If you leave my heart goes with you." She went to his side and held him even when he didn't budge. Her fingers glided through his hair.
"I gave you something that always belonged you to and always will, my first kiss." Wendy kissed his head and stood up.
She went to the girls' room and everyone pounced on her as she entered. Each girl hugged and kissed her. She sat on the bed with Alice snuggled in her lap winking at Michael. They all took turns asking where she was and why she was crying. It was John who held his sister and looked her in the eyes. He knew her better than anyone.
"We can leave tonight. I will get Tinker Bell to find us a guide home." With a squeeze he released his sister and walked off. Michael frowned but Alice got up and sat with him. Wendy was alone again.
The twins were braiding each other's hair trying not to be upset. Wiggles was playing with her bear trying to keep occupied. Wendy couldn't believe how they felt. They cared for her too. "You girls can come with us." They all perked up especially Adrianna. Her eyes were glowing.
"We would be honored to join you on this adventure." She motioned to every girl to begin packing. Each one took a pillow case and filled it with stuffed animals and memories. The few clothes they had went inside.
John had returned and everyone went up except Wendy. With a deep breath she went back into Peter's room. He had buried himself under his covers. She sat next to him and pulled them down. His face was damped and his eyes were bloodshot red.
"My brothers and I are leaving tonight. The girls decided to come with us." He groaned and tried to pull the covers back. Wendy held it down and looked him in the eyes.
"You can't take them. If they go you stay." Wendy frowned but nodded.
"I'll send them down. Good bye Peter," She leaned down and kissed him. It was too light and quick for him to decide on a response. Wendy left with a wave but turned around, "Don't forget your medicine." Her head nodded to the side where it sat.
This time she walked out and didn't turn back. She went straight to the exit and then up. Her eyes fell on emptiness. No one stood there. With a sigh she began walking forward just as Hook walked towards her.
"What did you do with them?" Her voice was hoarse and she began to tremble.
"They are headed to our ship. Will you walk with me or must I force you?" She stepped back planning to escape down. Hook only nodded and a man was on her. He grabbed from behind and lifted her off the ground. Wendy struggled but she was constricted.
"I will never forgive you." He laughed as she walked past him.
"Peter will drink his medicine and fall down dead. He will be the one that will never be able to forgive anyone and he will believe it was your poison." Hook chuckled once more and ducked into the tree. Wendy was screaming in frustration but she was taken away from hearing distance.