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Time: About an hour and a half later. Date: February 15, 2013. Location: Indian grounds.
I stepped out of the underground tunnel and dusted off my clothes. I quickly surveyed my surroundings. There was a specific tree I was supposed to find and knock on three times. It took me a few minutes to find it but I eventually saw the tree with one limb that had red leaves. I knocked 3 times on the trunk and a face popped out of the tree after removing the fake bark it had in front of it.
"Who enter Indian ground?" A gruff voice spoke.
"River Swan enter." I said remembering my Indian name given to me. The face from the tree made a birdcall and then another man swung appeared.
"River Swan?" The man asked, unsure if it was me.
"Yes." I assured him.
"Peter say you grow up. Peter not tell me you grow up this much." He said then motioned for me to follow him. It was several minutes before we came upon the clan. Peter and the boys were flying around almost nervously. Binky was the first one to see me and he did a double take. He was also the first one to pick me up and hug me, spinning me in the air.
"You're alive!" He exclaimed. He put me back down on the ground and held my shoulders. "Hook didn't hurt you did he? Are you alright?"
He kept asking questions and the boys all flew down to me to give me hugs. Peter stayed back and wouldn't look at me.
"I'll tell you all the whole story, just give me some time to rest!" I said. We all walked over to the bonfire that had been set up. I was greeted by many Indians who all were having trouble believing it was me. I even talked to the chief.
"How." He greeted.
"How." I responded with a slight bow of my head.
"River Swan. You grow up." He said.
"Yes Chief. I grew up." I replied.
"You very beautiful River Swan. You name fits." He said then proceeded to tell me, "We tell Peter 'bout Hook. 'Bout son too. Hook eaten by Ocean Monster many years ago. Hook son very disrespectful to women. Peter mad."
I just nodded then replied, "Hook was very nice to me. He took care of me. I've heard of what had happened with the crocodile." Chief looked like he didn't believe me but he didn't say any more. He just bowed then left. The boys were waiting around the fire, anxious to hear what had happened.
I sat down by Peter, who then got up and left. I looked over at Nibs, who definitely knew what was going on. I'd have to talk to him later but right now I had to tell the boys what happened.
"So what happened?" Tootles asked excitedly. I went on to tell the story with every detail, but I left out a bit about certain things Hook said to me. The boys looked defeated when I finished.
"Is he even looking for us? Now that the first Hook is dead, who will we mess with?" Curly asked.
"I don't know. He didn't have any plans in his room." I answered.
"You were in his room?" Peter asked. I hadn't noticed him come up behind me until he spoke.
"Yes." I replied, still unsure as to why he was angry with me. He just turned and walked off.
"What's his problem?" I asked. The boys shrugged except for Nibs who just looked down at his shoes. I rolled my eyes. He wasn't about to talk. I got up and went to find Peter. He was sitting in a tent by himself with his back facing me.
"What's wrong Peter?" I asked timidly.
"There are a lot of things wrong." He responded.
"Like what?" I inquired. He turned to face me.
"How about the fact that you made me leave you? Or maybe that you are wearing pirate's clothes and you were in Hook's room and you probably had a great time with him in there considering you needed clothes. I gave you your clothes! What about the fact that Hook is dead? Or maybe how I didn't know about his son? Maybe it's the fact that you forgot how to fly? It could also be that it seems like you are on his side now! Pick your poison." Peter finished now standing right in front of me.
"I made you leave, Peter, because who knows what would have happened. I'm wearing these fucking clothes because the other pirates were raping me with their eyes so Hook offered me some. He and I never even touched. Hook is dead, and there is nothing we can do to change that! His son was a perfect gentleman to me. Yes I've forgotten how to fly. And you know what? With the way you're acting, maybe I am on his side now!" I screamed the last part at him. He glared down at me.
"You can't really mean that." He said with venom.
"I'm pretty sure I can." I said with just as much hate then I stormed out of the tent. The boys were all standing outside of the tent and they looked at me wide eyed.
"You're not really on Hook's side are you?" Tootles asked scared.
"No. I'm not." I whispered. As I walked towards the bonfire I heard Binky talking to Marmaduke behind me.
"I hate it when mommy and daddy fight." Binky said.
"Are we getting a new daddy?" Marmaduke asked.
"TWO CHRISTMASES!" They both exclaimed.
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Time: Nightfall. Date: February 15, 2013. Location: Indian grounds.
Peter didn't come out until much later when the Indians were having a welcoming ceremony. He wasn't talking to me which was alright because I wasn't talking to him either.
"He was really worried about you." Nibs said quietly sitting down by me.
"He was really pissed at me." I scoffed.
"You should have heard him. I've never seen him like this before." Nibs continued.
"What was he like?" I asked, letting my curiosity get the best of me.
"Well, he had at least 12 different plans to come get you that seemed possible, and then he was cussing more than I have ever heard him. He kept hitting himself and saying that he should never have left you. And the weirdest thing happened." He said zoning out.
"Well what is it?" I asked.
"He was having trouble flying." He responded as if he still didn't believe it.
"Are you sure?" I asked.
"Positive." He replied sadly.
I looked over at Peter who was sitting across from Nibs and me at the bonfire about 15 feet away. He was staring into the fire and not speaking to anyone. I knew I'd have to talk to him eventually but for right now I was going to think. I think it's time for some girl talk with Tink.
