Neverland's Darkest Shadow

Chapter 14- Weakness

Felix’s POV:

I woke up on the beach rubbing my aching head. It took me a few moment to realize what exactly happened the night before.

**One day earlier**

I kissed Crystals temple and stayed with her until she fell asleep. I laid down beside her and wrapped my arms around her, holding her close to my chest. She took a deep breath and fell asleep.

I rested my head on hers and closed my eyes; and within minutes, I fell asleep.

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“Felix!” I heard Crystal scream. I bolted up from the bed and looked up to see Hook holding Crystal. I leaped forward and dodged Hooks swing. I grabbed Crystal and pulled her behind my back protectively.

“Come on!” I encouraged Hook. He jumped forward as I kicked him in an area in which men don’t like to be kicked. He fell to the ground, groaning in pain.

I grabbed Crystal’s arm, “Let’s go before he gets up!” I said as we began to run out from the tent and onto the beach. We started running up the hill when Hook’s shadow grabbed Crystal around the waist, raising her up into the air.

“Crystal!” I pulled her back as much as I could. I whistled and in seconds, the rest of the lost boys ran around us with torches lit, bow and arrows ready, and swords, clubs, knives, and maces all aimed at the shadow. It screeched and dropped Crystal into my arms. I began breathing a little bit more regularly once the shadow was gone.

The boys rushed to make sure that Crystal was okay. She took a moment for a breath then began sobbing.

“He-he’s after me…I’m so done with him…” The boys gave Crystal hugs and words of comfort. She didn’t know how lucky she was that we accepted and loved her like a sister. Some boys, I was almost positive, liked her a little bit more than a sister. I, ashamed as I am, was one of them.

Crystal was magnificent! She was never scared of me, and she liked me for who I am; but I could never ever tell her or Pan. Crystal would understand, but Peter would kill me from the inside out.

“We won’t let him hurt you.” We all said practically simultaneously. A gust of wind began coming from the East. All I heard was a low, menacing laugh before sleeping dust burst into our eyes and we all fell asleep.

The last voice I heard was Crystal calling my name for help.

After:

I placed my face in my hands and sobbed.

“How…how could I let her get away?” My eyes suddenly widened as I placed all the pieces of the puzzle together.

Rumple and Hook…they’re working together!

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 Crystal’s POV:

I woke up with a warm and fuzzy feeling in my stomach. A strong arm was wrapped around me, and a gorgeous boy was connected to it. I looked up at Peter and smiled as I watched him sleep. He looked so peaceful and so adorable I couldn’t bear to wake him up.

I craned my neck and pressed my lips to his cheek, giving him a sweet kiss. Peter began to wiggle and stretch; his eyelids fluttering open and closed as he woke up. He looked down at me and smiled.

“Morning, love.” He said, giving me a small peck on the lips.

“Good morning, Peter.” I nuzzled myself into him and took in a whiff of his charming scent. You’d think that the boys would have an awkward smell to them; but somehow they all had a magnificent, handsome cologne smell.

“What’re we doing today?” I asked into his chest. He chuckled.

“Well, we cooooould…” he thought for a moment, “Oh! How about a flying lesson?” I bolted up and looked him square in the eye.

“YOU are going to try and teach ME,” he smirked at my outburst, “How to fly?!” Peter laughed and nodded.

“You bet I am!” I stood up and smiled. He lifted an eyebrow questionably.

“Well,” I said, backing up to the opening flap of the tent, “You’re going to have to catch me first!” Peter jumped up as I bolted out of the tent laughing. We ran along the beach at full speed, laughing the entire way like little kids.

I must admit, I had no issue with Peter chasing me. Finally after about three minutes Peter caught up and wrapped his arms around my waist, tossing me up into the air and spinning me around in the sand. I continually giggled as he pulled me close, planting small kisses all over my neck.

“Peter, s-stop!” I stuttered through my giggles. He turned me around and gave me that devious smile which killed me inside. Peter took my face and gave me a giant kiss on my lips.

“You’re adorable; and now that I’ve caught you, it’s time to fly!”

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Hook’s POV:

I took another swig of my rum as I waited for him to arrive. Rumple was never one to be on time. In minutes, I heard my crew call my name to arise up onto the main deck.

Rumple stood up when he saw me. His eyes looked from me, to my bottle, and back again.

“Look at you laddie…back to the drink when something goes wrong…” He grabbed my coat collar and sneered in my face.

“HOW COULD YOU LET HER GET AWAY?! SHE’S SUPPOSED TO HELP US KILL PAN!” I shoved Rumple off and coughed.

“She loves him! There is no way she’ll help us kill him! Besides, the lost boys like her too so there’s no way of us getting to her!” Rumple smiled.

“Ahhh,” he breathed, “They are in love…perfect!” I cocked my head.

“So,” I questioned, “What’s the point?” It took me a moment before I understood.

“Oh, I see.” Rumple nodded.

“Pan has a weakness now. She’s the weakness…which means her weakness is him! We can take one and threaten the other.” I smiled widely.

“This is going to be fun…”