Neverland's Darkest Shadow

Chapter 18- Felix's Plan

Felix's POV:

I woke up leaning against a tree with Crystal in my arms. Her poor, beautiful face was completely tear-stained just like my shirt was. I had forgotten that I had wrapped my cloak around her to keep her warm as she sobbed.

I took a breath, making her stir. Her face was smushed on my chest as she wiggled and woke up. Her blue orbs fluttered open as she looked up at me and smiled sadly, very sadly.

"Morning, sweetheart." I smiled weakly, giving her a kiss on her forehead. I could tell she would've started crying the moment I said sweetheart, but she had already cried out practically all the water in her mortal system.

"Morning, Felix... thanks for staying with me last night. I truly appreciate it!" I nodded and pulled her up into my lap and kept my arms wrapped around her. I knew that if I let her go she'd probably collapse of exhaustion.

"Can we go and see h-" she didn't even finish her sentence before she started choking on tears. I did everything in my power to hold my own tears back as they brimmed my eyes. I smoothed her hair out and nodded.

"Yes, we can; but first we need to get you some food, okay? Then you can go and see him. You two should be alone, but I'll take you there."

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Crystal's POV:

Felix and I went hunting and after a bit we shot a boar and ate it together, sharing the extra with the lost boys. When I was finally ready, Felix took my hand and took me to Peter's tent. We stood outside for a moment before I burst into tears and collapsed in the sand.

Arms wrapped around me as Felix pulled me close to his chest as he cried too. I took a breath after a few minutes, and then let Felix go on his own way back to the camp. I zipped open the tent flap and walked into the tent; and there on the bed, was Peter.

The color was drained from his handsome face. He seemed too lifeless for all of this too be real. I walked over and sat on the bed next to where he laid and took hold of his freezing hand.

"You...y-ou...you saved m-me..." I choked, "I can't even t-thank you enough. I m-iss you... oh my goodness I miss you Peter!" I threw myself onto his chest and clutched his jacket as I cried loudly.

"Peter please! Please, just don't be dead! Don't be gone...don't leave me! I need you!" I moaned as I sat up, still hanging onto his jacket and looked at him. I brushed my fingers over his lips and face. I missed him so much...

"I miss you so much. I miss your charming smile, your wonderful laugh, your beautiful eyes, your warm embraces, your cunning wit and deviousness... I miss your sweet kisses..." I spoke softly as I let my final tear slipped off my face and onto his jacket.

I leaned forward and rested my head against his. Some would think that being this close still to my deceased boyfriend would be gross, but the boys understood. I ran my hand in circles on his chest and sighed as I heard something behind me.

But when I turned around, there was nothing there.

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Felix's POV:

Listening to her talk honestly broke my heart. I didn't realize that she actually loved Peter that much! Looking out towards the ocean, I saw Hook's ship still sailing away. I knew what I had to do.

With some convincing from the lost boys, I took a group of them with me and we all joined in a rowboat, rowing our way to the Jolly Roger. As we got closer, I could hear the sounds of celebration still occurring from on the ship.

We got close enough for me to peek into a crack on the deck. Hook's crew was dancing, well...stumbling, drinking and singing. Hook and Rumple sat up by the helm toasting each other on their victory of defeating Pan.

On my count of three, we jumped onto the ship.

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Rumple's POV:

The lost boys boots smacked onto the deck as each one appeared. The crew seemed to be taken aback by their sudden appearance. I could tell from Hook's face that we both knew they'd come. I stood up and smiled, raising my rum to them.

"Welcome dearies!" The boys showed no emotion, "Welcome back to the Jolly Roger!" Hook stood up with me and raised his glass as well.

"Aye, what brings you boys to the Roger? Going to join me crew?" The boys parted as Felix walked through them and stood in front. His eyes were as cold as ice, and I could practically feel the heat from his anger fuming inside of his soul.

"We would never join your crew, Hook. We came to take something back that belongs to Peter's love." Hook laughed at Felix's statement.

"LOVE!? Peter Pan simply cannot love anyone, it isn't possible for him. There's no way he could ever love a mortal like Crystal! Besides Rumple, he's the only immortal on the island."

"But if she stays, she'll remain the same age as him. It is possible AND true that they love each other! Now, give me what belongs to her." Felix said, beginning to ascend the stairs leading up to the helm deck.

"Boy," I sneered, "We've only got hours before Neverland and everything and everyone on it dies... we don't have time for your childish games!" Felix smiled coolly and waited a moment. The boys stood waiting as well. It began to make me anxious.

"WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?!" I yelled, throwing my glass onto the deck and shoving Felix. Overhead, the clouds shielding the moon covered what was flying through the sky. At first, it looked like a swarm of birds, but as they got closer, you could see their various eye colors.

Shadows. Dozens of them.

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