All is Found

Chapter 11

Cubby's POV

The scene started in the streets of London. It had only been a week since Peter took Cubby and Izzy under his wing. But during this one week, a lot had changed in the British city. It was dusk, noises of bombing and firing echoed in the city. It was the beginning of a war (You can assume it to be the beginning of World War I or II). Jake, with a girl who looked a little older than him, found himself in the middle of an air raid. With fighter jets buzzing over their heads, they carefully yet quickly made their way through the deserted streets. "Look, we can hide there!" Jake said to the girl pointing towards the corner of the street, where a small part of eave that had fallen down from one of the buildings. 

"We will be safe here" The girl said as they took their shelter there. "Yes Tory, but I miss dad" Jake said. "I, too, miss him, I miss mom too." Tory sighed. "How could they leave us? I understand that dad had to go to prepare for the war, but why did mom leave us?" Jake cried. "She left us so that we can be safe Jake," His sister sniffled, "She had told me that she'd send Uncle David to help us"

When the bombing stopped, they heard someone calling out their names out in the street. It was Uncle David, who was looking for them with a torch. They answered back from where they were hiding. "Oh, Victoria and Jacob, I'm glad to see you two fine. Now quickly head towards my house, your Aunt will take care of you. Victoria, since you know where my house is, it's your responsibility to safely reach there with your little brother. I have to participate in the war, so I can't assist you two."  Their Uncle said in hurry. "Now, quick both of you!" With this said, the pair quickly set out for their Uncle's house. 

Victoria, or Tory, held Jake's hand as she led the way. As the pair hurried across the street, they suddenly came to a stop when they heard gun shots behind them. It was the military personnel. "C'mon Jake," His sister panicked, "we need to get outta here." They tried to run away, but it was too late. One of the military men had noticed them and fired at them, targeting Jake. "No!" Tory screamed before she shielded Jake and got shot two times. "Tory! No!" Jake cried as she fell on the ground. "J-Jake, r-run away...." She coughed out blood as she spoke, "R-run!" Jake was deeply shaken after what he saw, he didn't know what to do. He was too scared to run away. Not because he didn't know where his Uncle's house was, but because he didn't want to lose his sister. "I-I.... *cough* I... love you" His sister said softly before she breathed her last. "I-I love you too, Tory" Jake finally mustered up some courage and ran away.

Not knowing where to go, he kept running until he finally broke down near a children's park. He sat on a swing and wept, until he noticed someone playing in the park. It was a red haired boy, clad in a green elf-like attire. "What could he be doin' here at this point of time?" Jake thought aloud. The boy suddenly disappeared from his sight and was no where to be seen. "Huh?! Where did he... woah!" Jake got startled as suddenly someone crowed behind him. "Haha, I'm sorry if I scared you!" The boy laughed. "Umm no... I was just... taken by surprise, I did not get scared" Jake replied. "But, what are you doing here, at night?" He asked him. "I was playing with my shadow!" The boy exclaimed. "Playing with your shadow?!" Jake started. "Oh, and by the way, what are you doing here?" He queried Jake. "I-I....." Jake could not finish because he was so terrified after what he had gone through. Nevertheless, it seemed like the boy understood everything. "You're very strong, kid, I know a place for you. Would you come along?" Jake, after thinking for a few moments, nodded. He just wanted to get away from all of this. 

"I'm Peter Pan! You are..."

"Jacob, Jacob Hutchinson. Erm, but I don't like to be called by my full name, so I go by Jake!"

"Okay, Jake!"

With happy thoughts and some pixie dust, they flew towards the second star to the right, and straight on till morning.

After watching all of this, Jake stood still, and stared at his reflection the river made on its surface. "J-Jake" Scully whispered. Izzy hugged him and tried to comfort him. Before I or Scully could react, the river again changed its colours...

Author's note: That was the story of Jake's origin. But where did he get his pirate training from? In Neverland? Yes ofc! But who do you think would have trained him? Stay tuned for the next chapter:)