INT. ACADEMICS HALLWAY – DAY
Merida is leaving her etiquette class holding her stomach.
MERIDA
I'm so sorry. Must have been something I ate.
Once she closes the door behind her, she drops the facade and wanders down the hall. She hears whistling behind her. She turns around. Peter Pan is sitting on top of a locker gleefully playing his flute. He hops down and dances around her while playing.
PETER PAN
Skipping class, are way?
MERIDA
No. I've got a nurse's pass.
She wiggles it in front of his face.
PETER PAN
Hm. Yeah. Except, the nurse is that way and you're headed for the nearest exit.
Too melancholy to contend, Merida walks away.
MERIDA
I just need a breath of fresh air.
PETER PAN
I know just the place. Follow me.
He takes off down the hall. Merida sighs. Why not?
EXT. FRIENDLY FOREST/MERMAID LAKE – DAY
Peter pan leads the way through Friendly Forest, merrily playing his flute. Trailing behind him, Merida is happily distracted by the twittering birds and scurrying woodland creatures. She bounces to touch the birds flying over their heads.
The forest opens to Mermaid Lake. It's water sparkles under the sun.
Peter slips off his shoes and swings away his hat.
PETER PAN
Here we go!
He dives into the lake, emerging quickly. Enjoying himself.
MERIDA
Have you lost your mind?
Peter backstrokes nonchalantly.
PETER PAN
Maybe you should too. It's very relaxing.
MERIDA
I'm not getting in there.
PETER PAN
What, are you scared?
He splashes water at her. Merida dodges.
MERIDA
Stop that! I am not scared. Of anything.
PETER PAN
Prove it.
Merida deliberates.
MERIDA
Fine. I will.
She takes off her shoes. Pumps herself up. Closes her eyes. And dives in. She emerges from the water laughing.
PETER PAN
See. It's not so bad.
MERIDA
It is for you.
She splashes him with water initiating a water fight.
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Crowns of Highcastle
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