Peter Pan X Reader

Chapter 15: Invincible...

    Staring into the burning embers of the once lively flames, you raked your fingers through your hair at the thought of the now nonexistent map. That was the last map of Neverland...that Peter possessed. You knew without a doubt that Hook had one of his own, he wouldn't be a pirate if he didn't have one. The captain, Hook may not have found the hiding spot of the lost boys but, would it be harder escaping his wrath if you didn't have the map as a guide?

    "Peter," you started as you rose your head to look at the boy who has sworn to never grow up, "You won't always be here. And you know that. Just because you believe your invincible, doesn't mean you are. This isn't--" you stopped yourself as Peter yanked his sword from the wooden table, placing the tip directly under your chin.

   The boys gasped and raced forwards, "Father, no!" The cried in sync. The youngest took hold of pieces of your dress and you quickly put your hands at either side of you, stopping the boys in their tracks.

   Peter spoke, "I am Invincible! There's stories about me! Me, Peter Pan, the boy who never grows up! The boy who's bested the best! I've escaped bear caves, man eating mermaids. I've flown through clouds, I've torn through ships, I've beaten death over a hundred times. I am Peter Pan, Who's conquered the mighty Captain Hook!" He boasts before he smirks proudly, "So, ya see, I am invincible. I'm the strongest on this island. Nothing. And No one is allowed to say otherwise." His voice lowers as he says the last part of his speech.

    He pulls his sword away as he glances down to the boys with one small glare, he then turns and walks towards his makeshift throne. He plops down on the wooden seat before grabbing an apple from the side of it, bitting down hard and chewing bitterly.

    You stare at him in mild disbelief before taking a deep breath, one that you've been holding ever since he put that sword on your throat. You lean down after a while and turn towards the boys to check them over, they instantly wrap their arm's around you as best as they can.

   You knew they were scared, Peter's never acted this way, at least not on purpose.

   "Mother, why is Father acting this way?" Slightly asked as he glanced behind you to look at his father who was sitting in his chair swinging his dagger back and forth while throwing a single apple up and down in his other hand, "He's been acting so...angry ever since yesterday."

    You shook your head before sighing, "I'm not sure but, don't worry, ok? He's not going to be this way for long, we're a family and you don't hurt family." You ruffle a few of their heads earning their smiles, "Everything's gonna be ok. He'll be back to pillow fights and pirate bashing in no time."

     Twin one and Twin two both looked at one another before taking both of your hands, "What if he hurts Momma again?" Twin two asked and you stiffened and looked up watching as everyone's smiles dropped instantly at the thought. They looked behind your shoulder but, you sighed and drew their attention back to you.

    "Father is our leader, and our protector. He wouldn't do all of this unless it was for a reason, and for his sake it better be a good one." You mumbled the rest of your statement before your head drooped low in exhaustion, "Peter Pan is still with us boys. He won't just hurt his lost boys, you're all to important to him and to me.

    "Don't worry about me, ok? We'll figure this out." You finished before smiling comfortingly and pulling each of them in for a hug to which they all gladly accepted.

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    You opened your eyes groaning lowly from the stinging pain along your sides, a hand quickly coming up to cover the left side of your abdomen to try and ease the pain. You pressed down with the tips of your fingers but, hissed in agony as it felt as if needles shot through your body climbing up to your chest. A blinding pain went through your head and as you pulled your fingers a way, the only thing you felt now was a burning sensation.