Annie and Grayson walked beside each other down a path, following the rest of the Lost boys. Grayson had just finished telling Annie all about what him and Peter talked about last night, about them planning to leave the island.
Annie was processing the information, when all of a sudden a loud yell erupted through the forest, scaring birds out of the trees and making the Lost boys come to a confused halt.
Grayson and Annie pushed past the boys, to the front of the group. Standing before them, was a hunched over Peter with a pained expression on his face.
"Pan? What's going on?" Grayson asked, putting a hand on his brother's back.
"M-my heart...it's-" Peter sputtered out.
"The magic is draining." Felix mumbled behind Annie and Grayson. They both turned around to look at him. "Remember what I told you?" He asked the pair. They both nodded.
"We have to get him back to camp." Annie stated. Felix nodded, and walked over to Peter. grayson stepped away from the boy as Felix wrapped Pan's arm around his shoulders, and started leading him away.
"Continue on your journey." Felix said over his shoulder before turning down a path and going out of view.
Grayson and Annie led the Lost boys around Neverland. Peter hadn't specified where they were going, again.
The sun was at it's highest point in the sky, and the Lost boys were exhausted from heat. Grayson sighed as he wiped his face with the bottom of his shirt. Annie pulled a leaf off a low hanging branch, and wiped her forehead.
"We have to find water." Annie mumbled.
"Uhh, follow me." Grayson replied. He took a turn, and all the Lost boys were quick to follow. Soon, the group came upon the water fall that Annie had bathed in once before.
"Are we...swimming?" Henry asked, glancing between the other boys.
"Well, that's what we're about to do." Grayson chuckled.
"Sounds good to me!" Tanner yelled. He walked over the stream, standing on one of the many large rocks. Tanner pulled his tshirt over his head and dropped it down beside him, before jumping into the stream. The other Lost boys ran over, leaning over the edge of the rocks as they searched for Tanner. The boys cheered when they saw the older boy pop his head up above the surface.
All the boys started jumping into the water, and swam around. Annie and Grayson were the last ones in, and chuckled as they watched the boys having fun. For the first time in a while, Annie had a genuine smile plastered across her face. Grayson's grin mirrored hers as he swam over to the waterfall, and carefully stood up on the slippery rocks that were underneath the falls.
Grayson dove down into the water. Annie heard the boys yelp as Grayson grabbed at their feet and legs. Annie chuckled as she went under water, and soon popped her head back up. Grayson was on the other side of the stream, leaning against the rock wall with his eyes closed.
Annie looked around at the boys in the stream. Tanner and Hunter were swimming together, while Jakob leaned against the wall, only his head above the water. He smiled at Annie as she caught his gaze. Henry was making his way over to Tanner and Hunter, and started talking to the two boys. Annie smiled, knowing he felt somewhat comfortable around the brothers.
Tanner noticed Annie, and swam away from the two younger boys. He came over to Annie, and treaded beside her in the water.
"This was a good idea, bringing the boys here. They're all really happy." He said, glancing over at annie with a smile.
"It was actually Grayson's idea. He really knows how to make people happy." Annie replied.
"I guess I should be going over there then." Tanner pointed out, chuckling.
"Lead the way." Annie nodded over to Grayson, and Tanner started swimming over to him. Annie followed behind him, keeping her distance to avoid being kicked by his feet.
"Hey, Gray!" Tanner grinned at his friend as he pressed his bare back against the rock wall. Annie swam over to the other side of Grayson, and rested beside him.
"Hey, guys." Grayson smiled.
"I just wanted to say thanks for bringing us here. I know how much all the boys appreciate it." Tanner said.
Grayson looked over at him. "You're welcome. I just wanted to do something good for once, and I thought swimming would help the boys take their mind of things." He replied.
"Well, it's time for you to have some fun." Annie mumbled, and grinned at Tanner.
"Huh?" Grayson asked, just as Annie and Tanner went underwater. They each grabbed one of Grayson's legs, and pulled him underwater. Annie parted her lips slightly, blowing bubbles in Grayson's face. Tanner pulled a funny face, causing Grayson to laugh. He let a bunch of water into his mouth, and had to swim to the surface for air.
"Jeez, Gray. You're not supposed to breath in the water." Tanner said sarcastically as the trio came up above the water.
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I rly like this chapter. It's kind of a filler, but it's just a way that all the Lost boys came together to have fun. There was no rules, and nothing to worry about.
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Magic ➙ Ethan Dolan
FanfictionIn which a young girl who doesn't believe in magic ends up on the most magical place in the world; an island called Neverland. After spending a few months on the island, she wants to go home. However, two years later, Annie Wood makes her return to...