Escape to Neverland (A Peter Pan Fanfiction)

Epilogue

*Peter's P.O.V.*

I couldn't bear it, it was just too much. Seeing Stephanie cry like that, it broke me. So, I flew away before my emotions would get to me. Though, I didn't leave. I hid against the brick wall of her house near her window, I was out of sight. As I hid, I could hear Stephanie's cries get worse and worse. I wanted to get back in there and hold her, but I couldn't endure letting her go. Suddenly, the cries stopped. I looked back into the room to see that Stephanie was unconscious on the floor. The pain of losing me must've hit her hard. Though, I didn't know she could pass out from it... I quietly made my way back into Stephanie's room, carried her to her bed, and closed the window behind me as I left. I looked back at the window and flew as fast as I could, my tears flying across my face, back to Neverland.

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I couldn't keep myself away from her. Everyday, I've been going to her window, hoping that I could take her back to Neverland. I would watch her through the window, hoping that she would see me. That she was waiting for me as well, that she never gave up. Tink and the boys worried about me, they told me to just forget her. But, how could I forget something I loved so much? However, day by day, she changes.

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Years have gone by, and I barely recognize Stephanie. She's much taller and curvier than when I first met her. Her room has changed as well, her library of books are gone and there's a case on the wall that says "Diploma". I wonder what a Diploma is...

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Stephanie and this tall blonde man are the only ones living in the house, I wonder where the rest of her family went. There's a new car on the driveway as well, it must've belonged to the man. I don't like this man at all. The way he calls Stephanie "Honey" or "Baby", it makes me sick. The way he touches her, why was she allowing this? She smiles around him as well, I thought I was the only guy that made her happy.

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Stephanie and the blonde man wear identical rings around their fingers. They must be very close friends to get rings like that, such a commitment. Also, Stephanie and the man were making weird noises the other day. I think I'm going to be sick.

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Stephanie's room changed again. All of her furniture was completely replaced! Now there's a large wooden crib, a rocking chair, the walls were painted a sky blue, and there were diapers and toys everywhere. The whole room had transformed into a nursery! Now, why would Stephanie need a nursery?

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There's a baby in the house, I wonder where it came from. It's so ugly and annoying, I deeply hate it with a passion. Whenever it cries, either Stephanie or the man would rush to cradle it. "Hush Ignacious," they would say, that must be its name. Stephanie looks so tired, she has heavy circles under her eyes. The man seems to leave the house often, I wonder what he's up to...

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Stephanie and the man got into a fight, they said some words I rather not discuss. "How could you do this to me? I thought you loved me!" Stephanie yelled at the man. What was Stephanie talking about? Suddenly, the man raised his hand and slapped Stephanie across the face! She fell to the floor and Ignacious began to cry. The man grabbed a suitcase and left the house. As soon as he left, Stephanie regained her strength and hurried to comfort Ignacious. A large purpleish mark was left on Stephanie's face. That bastard!

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Stephanie seems more depressed. She's always holding a alcohol bottle in her hand and crying in a corner. I wish I could be there for her, why did it have to be this way? There's no trace of the man in the house, it's like he disappeared. As for Ignacious, he's finally walking! Maybe I could take him to Neverland...

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More years have passed, and Stephanie has grown much older. Her face is covered with wrinkles, her brown hair has lost it's color, and she needs a crane wherever she goes. Ignacious is no longer in the house, where could he have gone? Why would he just leave Stephanie alone like that? Humans, they're all so cruel! Stephanie, I'm not giving up on you.

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There's an ambulance in front of the house. Stephanie?

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There's a sign in front of the house. It says that the house is "Condemned, no trespassing", I wonder what that means. There's no one in the house, it's just abandoned. As for Stephanie, she died. She was buried in the backyard of the house. Day by day, people came to place flowers on her grave. "A loving wife, mother, and grandmother," her stone read. Why did you have to go? I didn't stop loving you and I was always waiting, but you just gave up. Mark my word, someday and somehow, we will be together.