Pan's Never-Neverland

The Reveal

Chapter Sixteen – The Reveal

The boys were a tumbling pile of laughter and hiccups, bumping into one another as they flew back to their home through the forest.

"Sure was nice of Lily to drop by, huh, Jon?" Skipper smirked, nudging the boy with his one elbow.

"Shut up!" he blushed, shoving him away. This only gave the boys more reason to laugh, making Nana roll her eyes and grumble.

"Ok, guys, that's enough," Ruff chuckled. "Pipe down. Gip might be asleep in there."

"Sure, lover boy," Lump snickered.

"Oh, now you're gonna get it!" Ruff snarled, swooping down and attacking the group with wet-willies and headlocks.

Violet giggled as she found her nook and snuck inside. "I'll leave them to their fun," she said to herself, shaking her head. Going through the slide, she skidded out of the exit and landed on her feet. "Wendy?" she called out. "Peter? Are you guys…?" She stopped, her voice cutting off when she saw the two of them under the covers in one of the beds. Gip mumbled in his sleep in his little basket bed but he didn't stir.

A gleeful, wicked smile passed onto the goth's dark lips as she tiptoed over and stood over the snoozing couple. She bit back an "AWW!" when she saw how they had snuggled together. "Man, I wish I had a camera right now…"

A bold laugh echoed in one of the slides behind her, making Violet jump in bewilderment. As the boys slid into the great room, she spun around and harshly shushed them all, wildly motioning with her hands for them to remain quiet.

"Psst, Ruff, what' with your girlfriend?" Partly whispered.

"Charades?" the Twins asked, cocking their heads in puzzlement.

"Over here!" she hissed, waving for them to come closer. "But be quiet!"

Mikey and Jon exchanged perplexed glances before leading the boys to the bed. Everyone's eyes widened upon the sight of their leader snuggling with their new mother.

"…COOTIES!" Mouse screeched, running away in the opposite direction.

The twins bolted off to another corner, also screaming (more from amusement than horror). Their shouts made the boys jump – not only that, but Peter and Wendy immediately woke up, frightened from the sound.

"My-God!" Wendy gasped, placing her hand over her heart, her eyes huge with fear.

"I didn't fall asleep!" Peter shouted groggily, waving his pillow about like a sword. Blinking, he noticed everyone around them. "…who're you?" he asked, yawning.

"Smooth, Pan," Ruff chuckled. "Getting cozy with Mommy, huh?"

"Eh?" Peter asked, raising an eyebrow at him. Turning his head, he noticed Wendy sitting up beside him, her face rose red as she struggled to hide behind her hands.

"So, just what do you have to say for yourself?" Jon asked snidely, crossing his arms over his chest with a disapproving frown.

"Aw, go hunt Lily," Peter scowled, waving him off as he set his head upon Wendy's lap.

"EEP!" she squeaked, frowning as Violet burst out laughing.

"Jon, you look like a red balloon," Mikey declared, pointing at his brother's face.

Len bit back a laugh before clearing his throat. "How about we all get some shut eye? That way we have more time to play tomorrow."

"Not sleepy," yawned Mouse.