A Twist of Fate

Chapter Five

Despite being warned to stay close to at least one person for safety, you found yourself walking around the forest with no one but yourself. You thought carefully about what Felix said. He found someone else? Someone better? Who could he have fallen for? You're (e/c) eyes widened. Was it you?

And that raised an even bigger question: did you love him? You had to admit you've been feeling different around him. It was a really good feeling. Could it be love? You sighed and ran a hand through your (h/l) (h/c) hair. You spun around aimlessly, thinking about this possible love connection between you and Felix. What if you were wrong? What if it was someone else?

 You sighed and turned back to the direction of camp. You should probably get back before someone notices you're gone and gets worried.

When you arrived, you saw your leader frantically pacing back and forth, probably desperately trying to come up with a way to get Amanda back. Felix was right when he said Pan could ruin the entire mission trying to do this so you walked over to him, wanting to calm him down.

"Pan," you said, snapping him out of his thoughts. "I know that you're focusing all of your thinking on getting Amanda back but-"

"What? No, I'm not!" he claimed, obviously lying. You gave him a 'really?' look. "Okay, maybe I am, but so what?"

"So what?" you repeated. "You're going to ruin everything!"

"I don't care as long as-" he started, but caught himself. "I mean, no I won't. I'm Peter Pan and-"

"-never fails," you finished. "But he will if he lets love control his brain."

"Who said anything about love?" he said quickly. "Amanda is essential to the mission, that's all."

"Every aspect of this plan has been explained to me," you informed. "I know that Amanda is there for backup and isn't needed for this to be a success." Pan stayed silent for a while, not able to think of a way to refute what you said.

"Just... go find Felix. He's been worried sick about you," Pan said shooing you away.

"Really? I've been gone like 10 minutes..." you mumbled making your way over to him.

Pan watched as Felix scooped you into his arms and hugged you as soon as he saw you. It was obvious he loved you to everyone else, and, as evidence of your little concert in the forest, was becoming obvious to you too.

But why would you think he loved Amanda? Obviously, he didn't... right? No, he didn't love her... or was he just telling himself that? He shook the thought from his head.

Amanda lay on the floor of the cage, still in agonizing pain. Her skin was almost completely white. Her hair was getting lighter and grayer. Her eyes only had a small hint of blue amongst the gray.

"I still think we should try to get information out of her," Emma said.

"How could you think about that when she's dying?" Snow questioned her daughter.

"Because my son is missing!" she snapped.

"Emma, you have the life of another on your hands and all you can think about is using her," Snow said.

"I know you're all about kindness and friendliness, but I'm not putting that in front of Henry," Emma said. She walked over to the cage. She bent her knees so she was closer to the girl.

"Start talking," she demanded.

"No," Amanda whispered. "I meant what I said. I'm not telling you anything."

"It's no use," Hook cut in. "You could have a potion to save her life and bring back her wings in your hand but she still wouldn't tell us anything."

"He's right," Amanda croaked. "And I would give you this long, meaningful speech about it but it really hurts to talk." Regina walked over and waved her hand.

"There, you can talk now," she said.

"So you want the speech?" Amanda jested.

"No, we want information," Emma said sternly.

"That's unfortunate," Amanda said. Everyone gave her a strange look. "What? I'm dying anyway, might as well piss you guys off."

"I wonder what she's like when she's not in excruciating pain," Hook said.

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You leaned against a tree, watching the other boys do whatever they wanted. Your gaze landed on Henry and you thought about how when he gave his heart to Pan, he would die. It was a terrible thought. You sighed and closed your eyes.

"Are you alright?" Felix said. You opened your eyes and turned around.

"Yeah, I'm just worried," you said.

"About what?" he asked.

"Everything," you admitted. "Henry, Pan, Amanda... You."

"Why are you worried about me?" he questioned. You sighed.

"Come take a walk with me," you said taking his hand. You guided him away from camp. Once you were far away from it, you turned to him. 

"A few nights ago you said you found someone else and I'm the only other girl on the island besides Amanda and you said you weren't gay so like... is it me?" you asked nervously. 

"Perhaps..." Felix said awkwardly. "Do you... want it to be you?" 

"Maybe a little," you admitted. 

"Uh, well, good because it is you," he said. You two stayed silent for a few minutes before you finally spoke again. 

"Did we just confess our love to each other?" you asked.

"I think so," Felix said. You nodded, thinking about it for a moment.

"Sweet," you said suddenly before jumping up and pressing your lips against his. He didn't hesitate to kiss back, wrapping his arms around you and holding you close. You smiled at him as you parted.