Hook's Catch

Ignorant Wendy, Foolish Pan and Angry Hook

Wendy's POV

James is quite a peculiar man... I mean, even though he's the captain of a bunch of pirates he can be quite charming, unlike his crew... No, those men are mostly acting like beasts, except for Mr. Smee, he's alright. Anyways, it has been another week since my 'transformation' to an adult and Peter hasn't been around to mess around with the pirates. It's kind of annoying, I bet he doesn't go here because of me. I wonder if my brothers would know about this, what if Peter told them I died? I frowned at the thought and then I shook my head. If Peter told I've died I would strangle him... Seriously, he can't just lie about my existence, right? Sure, I've become older, but that doesn't mean I'm completely different....

Although, James was acting quite differently when I asked him if he wanted to help me practice sword fighting. He seemed to hesitate, like he thought it wouldn't be such a good idea. He has been acting really differently lately, like he's unsure what to do with me. I offered to help around on the ship, but he basically forbade me from helping around the ship. He told me I shouldn't, because he didn't know what the men on the ship would do, telling me it was too dangerous. His men were beasts after all, they didn't have mercy with someone like me. The only crew members he trusted to 'take care' of me was Mr. Smee. He wouldn't hurt me, he probably wasn't able to hurt many people, maybe Peter. Anyways, it seems like I'm not allowed to do much around here which is pretty boring. Maybe... Just maybe I should just get off the ship myself... We're not too far from the coast, I could reach the beach... But how could I get off a ship without being seen by James or Mr. Smee?

I glanced around the room to look at Mr. Smee, who seemed to be busy with fixing something in the captain's room. I sighed softly and rested my head against the wall. "Is there something wrong, miss Wendy?" He asked me softly, looking up from his work. I shook my head and looked at the closed door for a moment. I felt bored and I really felt like doing something. Ugh... Even if Peter shows himself, it would be more exciting than doing nothing. I'm still angry with Peter, but I want to know if my brothers are okay...

Finally..! The door opened and James walked into the room. He kind of looked irritated. I wonder if Peter had something to do with it. I was startled when he smashed his hook in the wooden table. Mr. Smee was also startled, but he quickly calmed down, probably seeing this more often. James looked at Mr. Smee and then he told him to leave the room. Mr. Smee nodded and then he quickly left the room. He gave me a last glance before he got out of the room, looking a bit concerned. I guess something must be up and it would be no good for me...

James looked at me, his eyes seemed to look a bit darker than usual. I wasn't sure if I should ask what's wrong, after all it might be dangerous if I do something.... He slowly walked closer to me and looked down at me. I slowly looked up at him, trying not avoid his gaze. He suddenly grinned. "Hm, I would have thought you would have looked away from me. I guess you're indeed more brave than you look." He said slightly amused. I raised an eyebrow. "What's that suppose to mean?" I said and I put my hands on my hips. "Well, besides Tiger Lily and Tinkerbell, I haven't seen much women that seem to have the courage to face me. Especially not a woman of your age... Well your age now."

To be honest I could understand why women would avoid him. I don't think a lot of women would think it's wise to look at a pretty dangerous man, especially pirates could be dangerous. At least that's how it has been in history. "I guess you do have a point." I said with a sigh and then I got my hands away from my hips. He grinned and then he walked back to his table, sitting down to take a look at his map. "You know, you shouldn't pose like that, Wendy. You're quite the sight when you put your hands against your hips, trying to look more tough." He said amused, not taking his eyes off the map. I blushed slightly and then I huffed. "I don't see any problem. And it wasn't a pose, I just didn't want you think I'm not brave or anything. I'm not like most girls or women anyways."