Counting Stars

Chapter 26

Leo's P.O.V.

I walked through the dark Neverland forest with Juliette limp in my arms. She wasn't as heavy as I had imagined. That might be because she isn't struggling or I'm just that strong. She was cute in this sleepy state. She was even cute in bed. It would be cuter if I were in bed with her. It will defiantly happen. I'll make sure of it. How great that would feel, getting Pan's love before Pan did. That would just be the cherry on top of a perfect scheme.

I finally reach the shore, where a row boat with two pirates sit, awaiting the arrival of Juliette and me. When their faces lit up, I unable to tell whether it was because I was back and we could take a course of action, or if it was because they could get back to the boat. Honestly, it's cold and they are on an island; I think they would much rather be on the ship as opposed to... here.

"What took so long? It's bloody freezing!" The pale one, whose name I never bothered to learn, questioned. He has strawberry blonde hair and barely noticeable freckles. His thick, Scottish accent made it a tad bit harder to understand his flow of words, but I managed to get the idea. He was in fairly good shape... for a pirate.

"Oh God, calm yourself down" I say to him with sass. "Do you understand how dangerous Neverland is? And especially at nighttime? Or are you too small minded to grasp that concept?"

"You listen here, Lost Boy-"

"Don't waste your breath" The other pirate said in his Brit accent. He was only shorter than the first by an inch or two. His head was shiny under all the stars with just dark skin. He was in very good shape, but I feel as though I could still take him. "We have the girl. Captain will get his revenge and we can leave this God forsaken island. Just stick to the plan."

The pirate with strawberry blonde hair gave the a glare. If looks could kill, I would have been dead twice. "You're lucky, boy" He says pointing to me. "Just get in so we can get back to the ship. I don't plan on freezing to death in this damned place."

"Well, that isn't the plan" I inform them. "I have to go back to camp to inform Pan that Juliette is missing. You have to take her back to the ship with you"

They give me a look, but eventually, the darker pirate reaches out to take Juliette from my arms. I almost put her there, but then step back a little to go over something I find very important. "Don't try anything with her. You all keep your filthy hands away from her. Do you understand?"

"Yes, now proceed" The second pirate said with his hands still out.

I put her into his arms with caution and push their boat out into the sea. I see them rowing away to the ship not too far. I walk back to camp with worries for Juliette's safety. But with also satisfaction knowing I will win this game.

Pan's P.O.V.

I just lay in my tent alone. For the past couple of nights I have slept in the same bed with my Juliette and now it feels odd. I don't like this feeling of being alone. I feel empty. I feel lifeless. I don't like this feeling of being alone. I have been having this feeling since I first saw Juliette back in her land. Once I brought her to Neverland, everything felt right again.

It may be horrible, but I can't wait till the dream shade reaches her heart. I'll give her the water and she will never be able to leave me. Juliette will have no choice but to learn to love me. I feel as though she is already starting to get use to me; now all I need from her is to accept me. She hates me right now because she I have stolen her mother's heart, but it's only a minor set back.

I know it was a terrible thing to do, but I can't physically hurt her anymore. I know that she'll listen to me better if she thinks I have it. I only hope that she does as told so I don't have to resort to those awful measures. I have killed many people before with no guilt, but it would kill me to see Juliette's face if she ever heard that someone she cared so much for were just gone. I don't know how I would live with myself if I ever had to witness such an event.

After all these thoughts pondering my brain, I just decide I can't sleep alone. I rise from my bed and walk out the tent. Luckily, all the other boys are asleep.

As I make my way to the tree house, my arm is pulled back by an unknown source. I was able to yank my arm away and turn to only see Leo panting. "What's wrong?"

"It's Juliette" He says out o breath. "I was just going for a walk and saw some pirates carrying her away on the beach. I couldn't stop them before they starting making their way to the Jolly Roger. I'm so sorry. I was just coming to tell you."

This couldn't be happening. They couldn't have been taking Juliette away from me. Hook couldn't take away Juliette. This has to be some kind of plan to kill me. I know it is. This was low for Hook, and that's coming from me. "Ar-are you sure?" I asked nervously.

"Positive." We make dead eye contact and I know it's the truth.

"Alright" I start. "We have to go now. We have to go get her before he does God knows what."

"Agreed."

And we start making our way to the ship. I going to get back my Juliette.