The Captain's Daughter

Echo Of Truth

Hayes

I came back up through the woods. I was almost at the camp when I heard whispering. Dad was the one talking. I heard other people though. You're not lying, you're just keeping a secret until confirmation. Secrets always seem to keep us from the people we really care about. I couldn't quite make out what charming said I stepped up behind dad. Secret? What Secret? He jumped and looked at me. Hayes? What Secret? There is no secret. Then why are you whispering? We're not we are making-Neal's alive. I looked at Snow  frowning. The way dad had said till confirmation told me they didn't actually fully believe that he was alive. And I mean why should they? He got shot. He went through a portal. I shook my head some annoyed giving into doubt I had when Felix told me. To make it believable. That's not cool. I said and dad looked at me hurt. He knew that it hurt me. This does not get back to Emma. I nodded some. But- Snow Emma doesn't need to know. We need proof first. There are scuffle marks over there, and a broken sapling. I raised an eyebrow. It could have been Neal. And it could have been a wild animal which is more likely. My stomach twisted as I lied. No, actual proof, not something that could have been caused by a million different things. I said crossing my arms dad nodded some. Exactly that's why we have to go. You're seriously gonna go look for him? If he is here, then we can't leave him and you know it. I looked out of the corner of my eye. I didn't want to find him. Honestly even though it hurt and made me feel bad about how I treated him when he died, I still couldn't face him. That's why I was ok with walking away when Pan called for him to be taken to a cage. Fine I'll help you look for him. I said before letting my arms drop.

I came up and saw Father wave. He was on land on the beach. I had been swimming and combing the bottom of the sea floor for my collection. I ducked back under the water and headed to the shallow. I came up and climbed up a rock. Anything good? I shrugged some putting my bracelet on. Nothing too special. I said as he put a blanket around me. And no one- no one saw me. I said getting down. Good. He said. My eyes caught on the tattoo with mother's name on it. He looked at me as I looked down and he shook his sleeve down. Hayes- oh I found an old music box. I said holding it up he frowned some. I bet I can Clean it up and see what it can do. He nodded and sighed. He was putting something off. He looked up as there was a low rumble. Caribbean, if you would just talk-I have nothing to say on the matter. I said before climbing aboard. So please, don't ask me. I said going to my cabin.

Emma walked up as we were readying ourselves to go. Where are you guys going? Sneaking into Pan's camp. I said right as dad said scouting, and Charming said to get water. Wouldn't you know it we're all doing something different. I said putting my hands on my hips. Guys, what's going on? Neal's alive. Seriously? Can you not keep your mouth shut?!? I sighed as dad came clean about what Pan had said. About Neal being alive. This is a waste of time. Regina snapped I snapped my fingers and pointed at her. Thank you! Finally someone who gets it! I snapped my stomach dropping as I again thought about what I knew. I don't think so. Snow said and she started again on the scuffle marks and the little tree that had been broken. Oh help my bow. I muttered my accent becoming really thick. Again, that could be a million things! I rolled my eyes as Regina was going after Henry and I managed to get roped in to go find Neal.

It had been raining for two days. It a was a cold slow rain. To heavy to be a mist or a sprinkle, bit too slow and light to be a down pour. There was no lightning, and on occasion it thundered. I had been cleaning up the music box I had found, and father of course was worries. See he had learned when it was truly nature doing something, or me doing something. I heard a knock at my bedroom door I frowned some as father walked in. Good evening Hayes. I managed to clean it enough I found engraving, a name. Oh? I handed it to him. Jones. He muttered and frowned. Strange, right? Listen Hayes, we need to talk about the weather situation. Father- please I know you're upset, so talk to me. I can't Hayes-I SAID I CAN'T! Lightning lit the sky, and there was a low rumble. Father just looked at me.