"Y/n you got close to Pan, do you have any idea where he could've taken Henry?" Emma asked me. I thought for a moment, trying to remember anything Peter mentioned. Then it clicked. I looked up at the group. " Skull Rock."
Emma, Neal, Regina, and I headed for Skull Rock hoping to make it in time to save Henry. As we were hurrying I started to feel uneasy. I remember when I first came to Neverland, not to long ago. Peter found me and we became fond of one another. If I had any idea he was going to hurt Henry I would've found the Charming's sooner. Henry and I automatically clicked the moment I met him. He's a sweet boy who is wiser than most adults. But somehow Peter seeped into his head, tricking Henry into thinking he was going to save the island. I wish I hadn't fallen for such a monster..and I wish he hadn't let me. Now I have to do everything in my power to stop him from killing Henry.
I thought about Peter while Emma and Regina moved the shadow across the moon. It was going to hurt knowing he will die; but it will also be a release. A release from whatever Peter and I had. And although I wanted to run as far away from him as I could, I had to get closure. Once we no longer had shadows, we raced up the stairs ready to face what Pan had in store for us.
"Henry wait!" Neal yelled. Henry and Pan looked up at us. "Whatever Pan's telling you to do, don't do it." Neal panted. "Dad, you're alive?" Henry exclaimed. "Yeah buddy." Neal said with a smile. Pan's head turned towards me as our eyes met. He had to take a double-take to make sure it was really me.
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"Pan is lying to you-"
"It's a pleasure to see you too Baelfire. Not to mention the savior. The Evil Queen...y/n" He said his voice deepening as he pronounced my name. Chills ran down my spine. "Henry, you need to get away from him now. He's trying to hurt you." Emma warned. "No!" Henry argued. "The heart of the truest believer, it's gonna save magic. It's gonna save all of you." He said. "No it's not. This was never about magic Henry. You have to believe us." Begged Regina. "The only person Pan is interested in saving is himself." I spoke up. "That's not true!" Henry said.
"Of course it isn't!" Pan said walking in front of Henry blocking him from us. "Pan can't live without your heart. If you give it to him it will kill you." Neal spoke. Pan mumbled something to Henry, changing his expression.
"Henry you have to believe us!" said Regina. "You're parents don't care about Neverland. They know if you give your heart then you'll have to stay." Pan growled. He walked around behind Henry, staring all of us down. "They're being selfish because they don't want to lose you." He spat. "Henry you have to trust us." Emma said numbly. "Trust? I'm the only one who's ever been honest with you. The only one who ever believed in you. This is your choice, not their's." He boomed. Peter's eyes drifted up to the falling sand. "You have to choose now. We're running out of time." Peter said, putting more pressure on Henry.
"We believe in you Henry." Neal said. "Because we love you." Carried on Emma. "More than anything." Regina finished. Henry looked at me, waiting for me to say something.
"Henry." I said calmly, watching him as our eyes met. "You are a hero. But this isn't what heroism looks like. Pan is manipulating you. You can't give him your heart."I said shaking my head. Henry's mouth opened then shut, ripping his eyes from mine to look down at the glowing heart. "When have I ever lied to you?" I told him. I looked at his eyes, hoping that he will see I'm telling the truth. He looked at me for a long time searching for any signs of lies.
Henry looked at Pan with betrayal in his eyes; which quickly changed to anger. He slowly backed from Pan before running into Neal's arms. A breath of relief drew out of me, as I watched the four of them huddle in a group hug.
"Of course you had to ruin everything y/n!" Boomed a loud, and furious voice. My head whipped around to see Pan with hatred in his eyes directed at me. He took large strides towards me. Emma threw out her hand planning on stopping him, but Pan was too quick and sent them all flying back.
My blood ran cold as I backed up in absolute fear. Just as I hit the wall, Pan yanked me by my wrist sending daggers through his eyes. In a blink we were upon a cliff, where you could see the whole island. "Why?" Pan growled. "Why!" He yelled, throwing my arm out of his grip. "I had too! You were about to kill an innocent boy, Peter! How could you?" I screamed. "I did it for us. I'm going to die y/n, and leave you all alone." He said coldly. "I won't be alone. I'll move on, pretty easily too." I said crossing my arms giving him a hard stare. He looked at me as if he had never thought I'd say that. He looked hurt. "C'mon y/n, you don't mean that." He spoke quietly looking down. I sighed out of frustration and sadness.
"There has to be another way right?" I asked. Peter shook his head saying no. He plopped over on a fallen log. I walked over and sat beside him. "What are we gonna do?" I asked looking at the stars. "We?" He questioned looking at me in confusion. "Yes, Peter. We. I'm not just going to leave you. We're going to find another way to keep your heart beating. Your own heart." I told him. He gave me a look of uncertainty, and surprise. I noticed he was taking in all my features. His eyes darted all across my face before falling upon my eyes.
"I love you." Peter said out of the blue. I could do nothing but stare at him in shock. "Wait-" I said closing my eyes, shaking my head slightly. "You love me?" I asked completely shocked. "Well..yeah." He said as if it were obvious.
With out thinking I pressed my lips against his. My eyes fluttered closed as I took in his embrace. It was slow as he took me in as well, deepening the kiss. I felt his hand run it over my arm up to my cheek, pulling me closer. I wrapped my fingers against a few locks of his hair. It was absolute heaven. And trust me, I would've kissed him longer if it weren't for the shock wave that separated us.
"What was that!" I asked astonished and confused. Peter began to smile.
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"True love's kiss." He said happily. "I never thought I could love,so I completely eliminated that option and forgot about it." He chuckled. "So you're..okay now?" I asked slowly, still not sure of the answer. Peter nodded, a smile growing. My eyes lit up as I practically jumped wrapping myself around him. He instantly caught me laughing. "Oh my god, Peter! You're gonna be okay!" I squealed in between kisses. He only laughed and spun me around. "This means you can stay on the island with me!" He cheered.
My face dropped as I stared at him. He noticed, wondering why I had gotten so quiet. "You want me to stay?" I asked. "Of course I do. But I do understand if you want to go back with the heroes. But I also really want you to stay." He said desperately.
I never would've thought he'd ask me to stay. And through all we've been through I was sure of my answer. I leaned in again giving my answer as a yes.
