Darling (OUAT Peter Pan x Reader)

26: Sacrifice

"Pan!! Y/n!!! WAKE UP! WEDNY AND DEVIN ARE FROZEN!!" Breathing unsteadily you rush to the door of Pan's hut and open it. A distressed Sebastian greets you. "We have to do something! The lagoon is frozen and Fayde is trying to see if any other Lost Boys got frozen on patrol last night." You blink in disbelief. "Pan get up!" A groan comes from the bed then a soft breath by your ear. "I guess we have to go to the heart of Neverland then." Sucking in a breath you nod. "Meet at camp in five." Closing the door you grab your coat. "I'm going to go change, I'll see you there." You duck out before Pan can reply.

Arriving in your hut you tug on a new outfit and try to calm yourself down. It will be fine- I'll unfreeze everything and it will be fine. Striding back outside you jog to camp, trying to keep warm. As you stop and glance around you do a double take when you see Wendy and Devin next to Felix. Not looking at anyone else you go sit beside them. Concentrating on your hand you light a ring of fire around the three frozen bodies. "Here you go guys. I'll save you, don't worry." Standing up you bend the flames away and walk out.

"Y/n..." Sebastian takes your hand gently. "Are you ok?" Thinking for a moment you meet his eyes, steely determination settling over you. "I'll be more then fine once I sort this out." You squeeze his hand and let go. "You're my family Seb. You said that you'd lay down your life for me? Well I'd happily do the same." Leaving him speechless you walk over to Pan. "Let's go." He nods and before anyone can stop you, you both flash away.

When you open your eyes you are on the highest peak in Neverland. You can tell Peter is almost unable to keep the calm control of his voice. "This is the home of the Spring of Neverland. It's waters are rich with imagination and magic. It's what gives Neverland its power." You nod silently as Pan waves an arm over some Dreamshade plants. As they move back they show you a small, cold clearing. Stepping forward you reach out and brush your fingers over the ice clinging to the stone walls, you notice that a small trickle at the bottom of the waterfall is the only moving magic left.

"I'm scared." Warm arms embrace you and twirl you around. "I know. So am I." You kiss Peter gently. "I know you're not going to be talked out of this, so I just wanted to say that I love you, you're a badass and I don't want to say goodbye." You smile at him. "You're right. I won't be talked out of this. And you know this isn't a goodbye." A sad chuckle leaves Peter. "It's a see you later." You feel a kiss on your forehead. "Now go, I'll be right behind." You nudge him when he hesitates. "Please." Pan nods his head once, his eyes now full of confidence. "Ok. Please come back to me." You blink back the tears in your eyes and watch him turn, walking back to the cliff-face. Shaking your self you flare your hands, mustering all the strength you have. Time to burn some shit.

Placing your hands just above the frozen waterfall you inhale and close your eyes. Forcing a steady stream of pure heat at the waterfall you slowly increase the temperature. After a few minutes you are covered in a cold sweat. Cracking open an eye you bite down a yell when you see magic streaming from your heart to between your hands, the light almost blinding. Taking in a deep breath you push your magic forward, forcing another wave out. And again. And again.

Ten minutes later your legs are shaking and your arms are trembling, your head feeling fuzzy and heavy. You feel your magic come to a halt and you step back panting. Feeling a small bit if magic left, you look over to the waterfall, only a thin covering of ice keeping it trapped. Pulling out the drawing of Pan you found after he had healed your leg, you clutch it tight before letting it flutter to the ground. Blinking through a flurry of snow you remind yourself of what's at stake. Until every bit of The Spring is melted, everyone is in danger. Rolling your neck and shoulders you try and steady yourself before spreading your hands and gritting your teeth. Pushing every last ounce of magic left in you, you blast it towards the heart of the island.

Back at camp, all the torches go out.

Peter's Pov:
Y/n. She's still there. I know she's got this. She has to. Brushing fresh snow from my eyes i continue to pace. Suddenly a blast of magic comes from the clearing, a fiery band expanding over Neverland before disappearing. Almost like a true love's kiss. A smile on my face I rush back into the clearing. "Y/n!" Fuck. She's collapsed on the floor, lips pale. Running over to her I take off her winter coat as the normal temperature of the island returns. "Wake up y/n! Please." The last part comes out small and desperate. Trying to rouse her I spot a sheen of sweat on her face, as well as her pale cheeks, all healthy colour drained out. Grabbing her I flash us down to camp.

"Everyone's awake! Look it's all o....k...." I growl at Sebastian, not caring who's ok. Not when Y/n isn't. Walking over to my hut I place her in the bed, drawing the sheet over her. "Pan." I whirl around to Felix. I feel a brief flash of joy before I remember the current situation. Then Felix's face just as confused and upset as mine. "I don't know what happened." Another voice replies before Felix can reply. "She's used up her magic. She most likely won't survive." Summoning a crossbow I shoot it mindlessly in the direction of TinkerBell's voice. "Pan! We'll figure this out." I growl as Felix walks closer to me, looking as if he'd never been frozen. "Are you feeling alright Felix?" He nods gruffly. "Leave, TinkerBell." I hear her walk off, the smug fairy having dodged my arrow. "What if she dies?" Felix doesn't respond, instead feeling her pulse. "She seems alive for now. The question is will she wake up."