The Games - A PP OUAT Fanfiction

Twenty-Nine.

Another cryptic dream. Another reason to be afraid of sleep.

I was kneeling beside Pan's coffin, staring at the ground. After a few seconds I heard his voice. "There you are."

I didn't look up.

He chuckled, coming closer. "Where've you been?"

He stopped just feet away and pain went shooting through my head. It only lasted a second, but it made me flinch and touch my temple tenderly.

"Are you all right?"

My hand left my temple and I looked up, my gaze meeting the intricately carved wood and stopping when I was staring ahead. "I know what you're going to do."

It was quiet for a moment. "What?"

"I've seen it. Your plan." Another stab of pain, making me flinch once again. The pieces of the puzzle finally put themselves together, and it was physically hurting me.

"What plan? What're you talking -"

"Stop," I ordered, cutting him off. I looked up at the coffin and my fingers grazed it. "This isn't real."

Silence.

I continued. "This coffin. It doesn't exist back on Neverland. And Neverland wasn't destroyed. It's magic was just taken. And I've seen what you're planning on doing about it." Now he was sitting on the ground beside me, his back against the side of the coffin. "I'm not asking you to explain yourself."

It was silent for another moment, and then he spoke. "If you've seen my plans, then surely you've seen why I'm doing it, yes?"

I nodded slowly. "Both reasons."

A single tear escaped and slid down my left cheek. "The fairies didn't give me this necklace as a gift," I whispered, fingering the jewel around my neck. "They gave it to me so that I could see your plan and try and stop you." Pan used his thumb and wiped my tear away. I angled my head down, biting my lip to keep the tears in. "You don't have to -"

"Yes, I do," he snapped, cutting me off. His voice was bitter. "They took my home." He turned and got on his knees so his body was facing me. "And I want you to live there."

This made my head snap up and I stared at him, incredulous. That wasn't what I saw - I saw that he wanted me to see it. Not....

"I... can't," I said, shaking my head. "My family -"

"I'll erase all memories of your existence," he said quickly. "No one will miss you."

I shook my head harder, falling away. "No!"

"You don't have a choice," he said darkly, and then I felt a stabbing pain in my stomach.

I shot up in my bed. It was dark; I could barely see a thing. My heart was racing - What's going on?

I couldn't see much, but I could see enough to know that I was alone.

Now I had the picture of the puzzle. I just needed to put the pieces in order. It might take a while, but I'm good with puzzles. Despite the fact that my dream was vivid too lifelike for words, I couldn't remember it at all, except for the pain in my stomach. I flew out of bed and shoved my shoes on. My cloak flew over my shoulders and I tied it quickly, my finger even getting stuck. I yanked it out and put my belt on. My quiver and bow came on last; Then I raced out of the tent. I headed straight for the beach.

I got to Edith's grave and collapsed to my knees, unable to stop tears from coming. "Edith," I whispered. "Why did it have to be me?"

I could hear her laugh like I had just told a good joke. Because you're the strongest one, silly!

"But I'm not strong," I protested quietly. I didn't want Pan to find me. I couldn't face him; not yet. "I'm not nearly as strong as you think."

You are strong, she snapped. I've seen it. Don't you dare doubt it.

"Edith," - I sniffled - "do you know what Pan is planning to do?"

Yes.

"Can you help me stop him?"

A pause. No. You've got to do this on your own.

"But I don't know how!" I tried to keep my voice down, but it didn't work very well. "Please, you have to help me."

Kasey, she cooed, I can't. You can do this, I believe that. I also believe that you don't need me. If I didn't, I wouldn't be dead.

"You let him kill you?"

Yes. I was so tired of living; I felt like a burden to you.

I almost laughed - almost. "You could never be a burden to me. I loved how much you depended on me. You were - are - my sister, and I love you."

I could almost feel it when I imagined her stroking my face. I love you, too.

I could also imagine her slapping me in the face. Stop moping around! I told you, you don't need me anymore. Now you better get your act together and solve this problem before Pan does something he can't undo. Go!

I felt an invisible force drag me to my feet and wipe my eyes. It shoved me away, but I stopped once I got my balance back. I looked back and very vaguely saw Edith's figure in the darkness. "Edith?" I asked.

"What?"

"Do you really think that I can do this?"

She laughed. "Of course I do. Now go. Let me rest in peace."

I turned to leave again and took three steps before turning again. "Edith?" I asked again.

"Yes?"

"Does he - Pan - does he.... would he ever...?" I was having trouble finding the words. Luckily she knew what I wanted to ask.

"Kasey," she said softly, taking one step forward. "I have to leave soon, but I have just enough time to tell you one thing: Pan loves you. Loves. And he would never do anything to hurt you. If you give him a good enough reason, he will listen to you."

I hesitated to ask. "Do you really think so?"

I could almost see her smirk. "I know so, Kasey."

Her figure began to fade.

"Edith?" I asked, taking two steps forward. "Edith, please, don't leave!" I cried.

"I'll always be with you," she told me, stepping up to meet me and putting her hand over my heart. "In here."

She stepped back as she faded away completely. Just before she was gone I heard her small voice like a whisper that went straight to my heart. "Goodbye."

My tears had stopped. "Goodbye," I whispered, and ran to the cave.

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