Forever Young

Finding You Again

When Imara announces that Peri was kidnapped, I made it my mission to save her. I have no idea who this Peter Pan guy is, but I will do whatever it takes to get her back. As I walk through the trees, the chirping of the night birds, I notice a camp fire in a clearing. I take my place in shadow next to a tree, watching silently.

"Let's play, boys!" A boy, with chestnut hair, and a wicked grin. Boys stop their dancing and focus on someone. Peri.

The boys start pushing her around, so I take it as my cue to come out of my hiding place. I place a smirk on my lips, showing them that I am strong. "I see you boys like to play games." I say loudly.

The boy with chestnut hair turns to me. "And who are you?"

I laugh. "I heard that you have eyes and ears everywhere. You should know who I am." I step closer. "But, I suggest you let go of my friend."

Two boys grip Peri's arms. The boy taps his chin, as if in thought. "How bout.. no."

"Yes." I snap my fingers, and the two boys fly away from Peri, letting her run to me. "I have magic."

He laughs. "So do I." He puts his hand out to me, sending me back and hitting a tree. "What makes you think that some goody fairy magic can beat me?" He snaps his fingers, making vines move across my skin, snaking their way around m ankles and wrists. "I am so much stronger than a puny little girl like you. So I suggest you do not ever come back here." He crouches before me, gripping my chin. "Or you will pay the price."

I swallow. "Y-yes." The vines grip on my loosen, making me able to have movement. I stand, and so does the boy. "Peri, let's go." I keep my eye on the boy as Peri walks to me. We walk into the trees, feeling relaxed as we enter. I sigh.

"What's the matter?" Peri taps my shoulder. "You saved my life! Pan was going to kill me.... But he gave up so fast. That's weird."

"That was Peter Pan?" I shriek. How could I be so foolish?

We walk into the Fairy Grounds. "I have to go, but make sure you see Tink. She's really worried." Peri nods. When she leaves, I go to mine and my brother's hut.

"Where in the bloody hell have you been?" My brother Jake appears in the doorway of his bedroom.

"Out." I say simply. Jake cocks his head, knowing that I am lying. I give in to his intense brother stare. "Fine. I had to go to Pan's camp to save Peri. He doesn't seem that ba-"

"That bad? No, Alexis, he is a cold blooded killer. He's like the Sirens in Siren Waters. You, of all people should scope out the location before you enter."

"Jake, Peri was going to be killed if I had not saved her!" I flail my arms around, adding a dramatic effect.

"You may have been granted magic here in Neverland, but you are in no state to deal with Pan. The last thing I need is you to die on my watch." Jake yells.."

I grab my hang glider. "You don't tell me what to do." I run outside and up the Stair Tree. I jump, catching a nice breeze.

As i'm gliding, I take in the sight. The trees dancing to the wind, the ocean sparkling, the smell of cinnamon in the air, the soft tinkling of bells in the wind. I want to enjoy this forever.

"Beautiful.." I whisper.

"It sure is." I turn to face pan, who is flying. Without a hang glider. he laughs at my shocked expression. "Pixie Dust."

"What do you want, Pan?" I scowl.

"Nothing, really. I'd just like to talk."

"About what?"

"You."

I laugh at him. "Whats so important of me?"

"You don't remember, do you?"

I pull my hang glider down, slowly. As I land, Pan, slowly steps on the ground, waiting for an answer. "No, I guess I don't remember. Why are you all of a sudden doing this, even after I ruined you're fun plans of killing my best friend?"

He looks away. "The reason why I let you go is because.... I'm the one who took you here to Neverland." He looks at me, blushing. "I was at you're window.. I said.. 'Fly with me' and you looked so scared but you came."

She sits down. "That was you?"

"Yeah. Ever since that day.. I.." He trails off.

"What?" I become eager to hear.

"You'll think i'm lying." He says. He turns away. I stand and grab his shoulder, turning him to face me.

"Tell me, for bloody sakes." I grip his shoulder hard. I really want to know what this fraud has to say. If he says something stupid, or says 'I love you', I will stab him in the heart with my dagger.

After being silenced or moments, I felt like stabbing him right there. I sigh.

He grabs my hand and grips it so hard that it hurts. "I have always loved you from that moment."