Wanting Neverland {On Break To Edit!}

Blood on Our Hands~Chapter Nine

~JK. Rowling

So, I've used the quote above in the first chapter of this book and I love it soooo^^^

"So, what else is bothering you, love? Maybe I could help." Liam offered as Neverland's bright sun disappeared and was replaced by the usual night sky.

I broke.

I couldn't hold it any longer.

I finally allowed myself to blurt out all the questions racing my mind.

"I told you everything is bothering me! I'm stuck on an island with a bunch of pirates and some of them can use freaking magic! Why is it that fear is stricken in your crew at the mention of Peter's name! If he's so powerful why did he need my help? And for god's sake why are you always wearing that stupid leather glove!?"

I inhaled deeply to catch my breath.

"I'm sorry I know I haven't been telling you much. To be completely honest, you haven't exactly earned my trust yet." He started softly.

"I guess I could tell you about how this mess began." He said and I gave him a small nod, whilst looking at my feet.

It all started when the first King and Queen of Neverland began to transport some of the less fortunate citizens of Earth, here, in Neverland. No one knows who the first King and Queen are or how they did it, but legend has it that royals have the power to teleport others into this land. The population grew and grew for centuries, with new Kings and Queens."

"Then...Peter came along." Liam spat Peter's name in disgust and continued.

"Peter only really cared for his father, they both lived in Neverland together. But a few years ago, the King and Queen had Peter's father executed for murder. Peter became filled with rage. He convinced the other orphans on this island that it would only be fair if all the children in this land had no parents. So the orphans became part of his crew and with the element of surprise on their side, they managed to wipe out all of the adults... along with the King and Queen."

My eyes went wide in surprise. "That's why your crew's afraid of him. He killed their parents." I whispered.

"Peter Pan's a monster here. He's the villain." I said.

Liam chuckled.

"This isn't some fairy tale, lass. We've all got blood on our hands." He said in a low voice.

Including you? I thought. I didn't want to say it out loud though, Liam seemed like a ticking bomb that's ready to explode, and I didn't want to set it off.

"Peter's been chasing my crew and I for a while now, in case you haven't noticed, me and him are...not exactly on good terms. My crew and I always manage to flee from his attacks, usually thanks to Matthew. He's one smart kid." He said smiling.

He turned his head to me. "You know, Peter probably just wanted to try a new strategy of attack; going alone. That may be why he needed you to drug us."

I nodded, agreeing with his explanation.

"Last question." I said, getting his attention.

"Is there a King or Queen now?" I asked.

Liam shook his head.

"No, the previous King and Queen didn't have any children by the time Peter murdered them."

After a few seconds of silence, Liam changed the subject.

"So, will you please eat something now?" I sighed, rolling my eyes.