"Daddy!" I screamed hugging the man walking onto the ship. I smiled as he caught me.
"Hello princess. Was Smee good to you?" He said hugging me back and kissing my forehead. I nodded as he set me down. "Well it's past your bed time, how bout you go get into bed and I'll tuck you in, in a minute." He said as I nodded.
*Now*
I was three than, I'm 15 now. My father, Captian James Hook, took me out of Neverland for awhile so I could age. Now I am forever 15. He took me back so I could get an education too. Now I am the smartest one on land.
"Chy?" I heard a knock on my door, I grunted as they came in. "You haven't eaten anything in awhile. Come up and get a bite?" Daniel, one of the servants, said. I nodded jumping off my cot and walking past him.
"Ah, Chyler what a surprise!" My father said hugging me, I smiled and took in his embrace.
"Hi Dad. I was wondering if I could have some leafy greens for dinner, I'm really not that hungry." I said hoping he wouldn't question it. He nodded and gave me a bowl. I finshed it within a matter of seconds, while everyone was still eating. I look around at all the men. They all looked disgusting, they were all greasy and food was everywhere on their mouths.
"Chyler?" I heard my father say looking at me.
"Sorry what dad?" I said looking at him
"I said, do you want to be excused?" He asked as I nodded.
"Can I go walk on the beach?" I asked hesitantly as he nodded. I loved the beach, I could see my friend Cubby, he's a lost boy. and I could just breathe in the fresh air with no filthy pirates.
I walked off the boat quietly and walked over to the log on the beach with the perfect view, plus my father wouldn't be able to see me. If he knew I had interactions with a lost boy I'd have to walk the plank. I looked back and heard the laughter from the ship. I heard a crack behind me and quickly stood up to see Cubby. He smiled and wobbled over to me.
"Hey Chyler. I really missed you!" He said as I smiled and hugged him.
"I missed you too! How's everyone on your end of the ship?" I asked
"They're okay. You?"
"I still live with pirates." We both laugh. We talked for hours until he had to leave because his guardian, Peter was waiting for him. I'd always wanted to meet him but Cubby says he's shy and probably wouldn't like me because of my father being Capitan Hook. I didn't understand why most people hated him. He was always amazing to me. I was always told Peter Pan was evil, I was to never trust him. He was the reason my father didn't have a hand. We both went our separate ways and I went back to the boat. It was way past my bed time and I was exhausted.
I woke up to the crew singing like they always did. I smiled and got out of cot and put on my white shirt, navy blue sweatpants and slippers Smee knitted for me. I walked out to the deck and saw everyone cleaning and dancing. These were the time I liked on the boat, we were all happy but also my father was no where to be seen. I looked everywhere and couldn't find him or Smee.
Daniel pulled me into him so we could dance and I laughed. He was one of the best on the ship. I laughed as he dipped me and everyone clapped. We bowed and laughed as we heard a cough from behind us. I turned and saw my father.
"Everyone! Back to work!" He yelled and came over to me. "I need you to go to the pond. Go get washed and come back when you're done." He said kissing my hair as I nodded. He did this when I distracted the crew to much. Smee gave me a sad smile handed me my extra clothes as I nodded again and got off the boat.
I walked down to where the sand met the green vines. I slowly walked into the forest, Cubby says its not as scary as it seems but I was always terrified. I usually wasn't allowed to go on my own in case Peter came. But lately I was allowed to go alone. I heard a crack behind me making me stop.
"Who are you?" I slowly turned to the voice. My breathe shaking. I saw a boy wearing a light green short sleeve shirt and dark green pants. He had dark blond hair and green eyes. He gave me a weird look as we made eye contact.
"Chyler." I said grabbing my knife from my back. "Who are you?" His hands went up signally submission.
"Peter." He said flying around me. My eyes widened. "What?" He asked, landing in front of me as I lunged at him with my knife pinning him to a tree.
"You cut my fathers hand off! Why should I cut your precious hand off?" I said as he gasped.
"You're Hooks daughter?" He asked as his eyes widened. I nodded. "Hook has a daughter?" He asked again and I laughed.
"Peter? What's taking so long?" I heard Cubby from behind me. "Oh hey, what's going on?" He asked.
"Go away Cub, I'm taking care of things." He said flipping me so I was against the tree. I gasped and looked at Cubby. Peter's forearm went over my chest making it hard to breathe. His eyes widened as he saw me, he screamed and ripped Peter off of me letting me get oxygen again.
"Cubby?! What are you doing?" He said as he hugged me.
"This is my friend! You can't hurt my friends!" He screamed not letting go of my waist. Peter looked confused as we heard leaves shuffling in the distance.
"Chyler?! Where are you? Did you get lost again?" I heard Smee and started to panic.
"Cub, you have to get off of me. Pirates remember? Two different worlds? Please go with Peter! Please Cub." I said as he started to cry. Smee still yelling in the distance. Cubby let go and walked past Peter as I pushed Peter behind a bush and Smee found me.
"Hey, sorry. Yeah I got lost." I said sheepishly as he placed his hand on my back and started leading me in the direction of the lake.
I peeled off my slimy clothes after Smee left and got into the water. I scrubbed myself with leaves and washed my hair with some Lilly's. I dried myself off with leaves and put my new clothes on. I French braided my hair and secured it with a broken vine. I quickly walked out of the woods and back on the boat.
My dad was in his office with Smee and a few other crew members talking 'business'. That usually meant I could go do whatever I wanted so I decided to go back to the woods and look for Cubs. I tip toed through the forest not wanting to find Peter again. I saw this path that was badly hidden by leaves. I followed it down and saw it was covered with iris', I smiled at my favorite plant. I walked farther and heard talking making me hide behind a bush. I saw two people walk by, they looked alike. They looked weird, they had raccoon looking suites on and fiery red hair. They were laughing and smiling. It felt weird seeing people smile and laugh, we didn't get a lot of that on the ship. Once they walked past I went towards where they came from. There was music and laughing and everything looked amazing.
I noticed Cubby dancing and eating. I smiled and went to walk in before I realized where my place was. These weren't my people, I couldn't just walk in and act like they were. I couldn't help but want them to be my people. Before my body could respond I walked under the canopy of leaves and everyone stopped and looked at me. Cubby looked and smiled, "Chyler!" He screamed and ran towards me until Peter grabbed him.
"What's a pirate doing here?" He said snickering making everyone look at me like I was a horrible person. Why did they hate pirates? They started coming towards me and Peter started laughing. "Stop!" I heard a small voice from behind the group, everyone turned around and made a pathway and I saw a small human. He looked like Peter almost, green eyes and shaggy blonde hair. He started walking towards me and smiled.
"Why are you being so mean?" He said and grabbed my hand. "So what if she's different." He said until Peter walked up and picked him up.
"No she is Hook's daughter. She is the one who took Momma away." He said and the young boy gave me a look, like I killed someone.
"Get out." The young one yelled. Cubby looked like he was going to cry, I'm sure I did too. I walked out slowly hearing Cubby crying and everyone laughing.
