The Legend Lives On

Chapter Seventeen

Chapter Seventeen

Shaelynn's Point of View

I couldn't believe how Peter Pan acted when I tried my best not to hurt his feelings. He said things that he knew would hurt me. The only thing I could see myself doing right now, is getting out of here and leaving these horrible memories behind me.

I tried to figure out where I could find Danny. I was sure he could give me or tell me at least something to help. I knew it was risky to see him again due to who he worked with, but I didn't know where else to go. He didn't seem to be just a part of Captain Hook's crew, maybe he was independent on his actions and was fooling Hook and is crew? I hoped it was so.

Also, I knew he would probably be on Hook's ship, and I didn't want to risk heading over there just for something bad to happen. But I did know some people who were spread all around Neverland that would surely have a clue as to where he was; and that was the fairies. Hopefully, some of them would be willing to help and didn't think badly of me like Tinkerbell.

I soon arrived at the fairies tree, and crept up to the hole to ask for my favor. inside, there were few fairies who stood alone whispering to each other. I hesitated at first, for they looked deep in coversation; but this was important to me and I had to get help.

"Hello?"

When the fairies saw me, they scurried into hiding. I wondered why they had gotten so spooked by me, last time when Peter Pan and I were here, they seemed calm? Maybe it was because of Peter. . .

I sighed, and turned around, surprisingly seeing someone else other than the fairies standing before me.

"Hello, May."

~ Peter Pan's Point of View ~

I was alone in the silent hideout, left only with the recent memory of my argument with May. She had just ran out, and I had no idea where she was headed.

Why had I thought this time would be different? Every person I bring to Neverland soon enough wants to go back.

I didn't care anyways. Let May leave! I don't want anyone here in Neverland who doesn't want to be here!

But if she was headed back. . . How was she going to get there? What if something happened to her while she tried to go? Maybe I should follow her, just in case.

I turned in my place and forced myself to sit on the floor. It was her choice to leave so she could do it herself. I wouldn't be following her. I just hope she gets out of here soon. I can't wait till she is gone. ..

So I can forget.

I heard a clutter, and turned around to see the Lost Boys rushing inside. They wore confused expressions when they saw me sitting alone. I straightened up in their presence.

"Peter Pan, What's wrong?" Asked little Oliver, tugging at my sleeve.

I ripped my arm out of his grasp, turning and frowning at them. "Nothing is wrong! Everything was great until you disturbed me! Leave me be!"

They gasped, and Oliver scrurried over to stand behind Jacob. I growned, not in the mood to see anyone. But I didn't want to hurt the Lost Boys either.

"Where is May?" Asked Ben, gripping his sword at his side as usual.

I shook my head. "Doesn't matter." Then I arose and headed to the door, hoping for privacy. "I'm going to see Tink."

Then I left them in the hideout and travelled to the fairies tree.

It took me only a few minutes or so to find my way there, for I had been there many times before. I was sure Tinkerbell would be there, for where else would she have to be?

I grabbed the bushy vines and pushed them out of the way; but what stopped me from entering was the sound of other voices.

"I don't need to say I told you so, do I?" A witty voice exclaimed.

"No, you don't."

There stood Dread and May, having a conversation. I held my anger and betrayal to myself, cracking my knuckles with fury.

Dread laughed to himself. "So you've come for help, haven't you?"

May crossed her arms, looking to her feet. "I didn't know where else to go."

"So Pan obviously didn't take it well, did he?" He rose his eyebrow.

May rubbed her arms, kicking the leaves with her shoe. "I told him I needed to go back, but I didn't want to hurt him. I was trying to be as nice as I could, really. But he wouldn't have it, he-" She swallowed. "He wishes for me to leave. He no longer cares for me."

Dread nodded his head as she finished. "As I expected. So you've come to me, for what exactly? A new ally? . . .a ticket out of here?. . . to vent?"

I watched as May stuffed her hands in her back pocket and looked towards Dread. "I need a way off this island; I need to forget."

I scowled, just about ready to storm off. That dreadful Danny was at fault for all of this. I would make him pay for everything he's costed me.

Dread smirked. "I do have my ways. . . " He rose a finger before May could speak. "but you wouldn't be fond of them."

May stomped her foot. "Please tell me. I need this!"

That was it; I didn't need to hear this betrayal for myself. I turned around in my place and began leaving.

"It involves Captain Hook."

My ears perked up at the sound of that name. Whatever Danny was offering, it couldn't be good for May.

"I don't care. if it's my way out, I'll do it." Stuttered May, with a quivering bottom lip.

Dread scratched his head, looking off to the side where dark trees stood. "You sure about that? Hook can be tricky."

May held her chin up. "I'm sure."

Dread bit his lip, surprisingly looking unsure. "There's no guarantee-"

"Danny, Please! I'll risk it." May grinded her teeth.

He sighed, and started to whisper. "Look May-"

He was cut off by a dozen pirates jumping out of the shadows with knives and guns. They had sly grins as they captured May with a cloth bag big enough for her whole body. Muffled screams echoed from the bag as May was engulfed.

"Shut it, foolish girl!" Spat a peg-legged pirate with a missing tooth. They dragged her in the direction of the beach where their ship sailed.

I gasped, cursing in a low whisper as I paced. I couldn't let them capture May just because I was angry?

But she left me, like she said she never would. . .

I rubbed my face with desperation. I needed to stop blaming May for wanting to leave. It was obviously my fault that May didn't like living in Neverland anymore. It wasn't May's fault, it wasn't Dread's fault, and it wasn't anyone elses fault. It was all my fault. I needed to own up to my failure.

Soon, all but one pirate had dissappeared into the trees. The last pirate chuckled, and reached inside the fairies hideout to grab a small fairy by the wings. He dropped her into a jar with poked holes on the cap also holding three other fairies. He smirked.

"There you are, you little demon." He licked his lips menicingly. "As you belong."

I squinted towards the jar, and my eyes grew wide with shock. Tinkerbell!

I jumped out of the shadows to face this pirate, but he had already vanished into the trees like the others had. I punched the bark of a palm tree angrily. Hook was playing a dangerous game that he would not win.

I began to zoom to the hideout, where I hoped the Lost Boys still stood. We needed to save Tinkerbell and May before Captain Hook hurt them. I wouldn't be able to except it if they both got hurt because of my doing. This was all my fault and I needed to fix it before it was too late.

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