"What the hell were you thinking?" I whispered to Peter as he sat on my bed eating an apple that night."In what world were you going to get me back like that?"
"I was thinking about our plan." He said,placing the apple to the side and grabbing my hands. "I realised it was way too dangerous and that I had to get you out of there before Hook sunk his claws into you!"
"You make him sound like a vampire." I pointed out, stealing his apple and taking a bite out of it. Since my arrival on the boat, I had missed all the fresh fruit which could be located on the mainland.
"He's not far off!" Peter replied,looking out of the window. "I think I'd better go.."
"See you tomorrow?" I asked, trying to pull of his cheeky smile,but failing. I probably looked really happy about him leaving,which I felt anything but.
"Of course." And just like that, he was gone. I walked back to the end of my bed and sat there,for I had nothing better to do. Just as I finished the stolen apple, I heard commotion coming from outside,on the deck and for a moment I thought Peter had been caught whilst sneaking out. My heart stopped and I ran outside to see what was to happen to him.
However, due to my luck, Peter was nowhere to be seen. Two pirates, Noodler and Bill Jukes, (or I think that's what their names were anyway)were fighting each other,surrounded by their fellow pirates,who were chanting a chorus of grunts and shouts over and over again.
Noodler,whose hands were on backwards-creepy,I know- threw a punch at the tattooed pirate,who managed to get out of the way. He drew his sword,causing the other one to do the same. Their swords collided,causing a loud CLANG,making the crowd which had circled cheer. Bill Jukes began to push Noodler towards the plank;towards certain death.
I pushed through the crowd and ran towards two fighting pirates.
"Stop it!" I yelled, grabbing Bill Jukes hand just as he was about to swing it down on his opponent.
"What's it to you?" He replied,tugging his arm out of my reach.
"He's your brother!" I yelled,causing him to turn and look at me. "He's all you've got now! Him and all these pirates are your family!"
He looked in my direction, considering what I said.
"She's right you know." Hook announced as he walked towards us. He grabbed Noodler by the hand and pulled him up saying "If we do not work together,if we cannot accept each other for what we are, I would not be surprised if Pan does manage to crush us all. We have to act like one to defeat the enemy for good! Our storage room in the Rock might be trashed, but we have many more! Soon enough, Pan will have no one;no mermaids, no Indians,
no fairies, no Lost Boys. Not even a precious Wendy."
Hook was greeted with a deafening cheer and all he could do was stare me in the eyes, as if he knew he had already won the war.
(*)
The sun was blinding me as I stood at the rear of the Jolly Roger. I looked off into the distance, admiring the beauty of Neverland. The high mountains soared up into the clouds, while the golden sand was being pulled into the sea by the steady, crashing waves.
"It's a great view isn't it?" A shy pirate with spectacles pointed out,passing me a cup of tea. Its heat made me feel warm inside,a sensation I hadn't felt in a while. "I managed to convince the Captain to anchor the boat here, so we can admire it. I don't know how you are resisting the urge to jump into the water and swim there yourself." He said, slurping up his tea.
"Even if I did manage to get overboard, Hook would just scoop me out of the water and trap me here again." I replied coldly, not taking my eyes off the scenery.
"Look Catelyn, I know you must be feeling hurt and betrayed that Peter didn't fight for you,but it honestly isn't that bad here!" Slurp. He really did like his tea didn't he!
"You know nothing about what I'm feeling or what I'm going through." I stated, passing back his cup of tea. "I don't need you to play psychiatrist with me Smee. God." And with that I took my leave, walking off in the opposite direction. I began to make my way to my "room" when Noodler stood in front of me,towering over me and preventing me from leaving the deck. I stared up in confusion,unsure what he wanted.
"I just wanted to thank you.." he whispered,trying to stop the other pirates from listening in. "About what happened with Bill. You pretty much saved me life."
I smiled and replied saying "No problem."
He cleared his deep voice and boomed out,making sure half the boat could hear, "The Captain wants you in his office. Now move before I skewer you with me sword!"
I looked up horrified,but he just pushed me along, towards Hook's lair. What was I to do? Should I try running in the opposite direction, in hopes that none of the pirates catched me? I didn't want to go in there, at least not while Hook was there. We reached the door of Hook's office and I stood there staring at Noodler. He just nodded in the direction of the door and I shakily raised my hand to knock on the door.
"Come in!" I heard Hook reply from the other side.
My hand lowered to the door nob and I breathed in. Nothing could happen to me. Hook needs me as bait,he's not going to harm me. Peter won't let him do anything to me. I silently prayed that he would swoop down and save me,but nothing came to my rescue.
"Just get into the Goddamn office." Noodler hissed. "He's ain't no bloody crocodile is he? He ain't gonna eat ya!"
I breathed in one more time and pushed open the door.
"Well isn't a pleasant surprise!" Hook exclaimed,standing up from his desk.
"You sent for me,remember?" I replied calmly,standing awkwardly by the door."What do you want?"
"We need to talk." Hook said, pointing at the seat in front of him. He watched me as I walked towards the chair and sat there,waiting for more. "I know you destroyed my storage room on Skull Rock. Anyone else who even tried to do that was punished. By death."
"Yet here I am..." I pointed out.
"Yet here you are." Hook repeated,beginning to walk around his office. "I also know that I do not want you dead."
"Because of Peter?" I asked,already knowing the answer.
"Because of Peter yes…" he repeated once again. "But also, because I have an offer for you Catelyn."
"I'm not interested Hook." I said sharply,for I did not trust this strange man.
"Oh but I think you will be once I tell you what it is." He stated,placing each hand on either of the armrests of my seat,trapping me there. "What are their names again? Something like Dibs,Hurrey?"
"Nibs and Curly." I whispered. The Lost Lost Boys.
"Ah yes! Nibs and Curly!" He exclaimed,walking back to his side of the desk. He sat down,putting his feet on the table,so we could both see his shiny black boots.
"What do you want in exchange for them?" I asked,leaning forwards. "Peter and I…well we'd give anything for them both."
"We want you."
Hahah so many cliffhangers! I'm surprised you guys don't hate me by now xD
