Neverland's Captive - Ouat Peter Pan

Chapter 20 - Pain Fuels The Fire

As soon as I got back to Pans camp I didn't say anything, I just sat on a log by the fire looking down and avoiding eye contact with those smug lost boys and of course Pan himself.

I looked downstairs at my chest and pulled out the necklace that Thomas gave me and held it in my hands. I already missed him so much. Not to mention I was taken away from tiger lily and Baelfire. I couldn't even stay around tink for too long.

Sitting by that fire I'd never more anger in my life. All I could do was sit and stare at it, whilst thinking about everything that Pan had done to me and for what reason? Just to feel in control? Just to feel powerful?

I stared down at the fire thinking about how I was so done with this Pan. I wanted to hurt him so badly and get revenge for everything that had happened but Alex was right I'm too weak, there's no way I could harm Pan, I've tried before.

As all my anger fired up inside me, the fire in the camp suddenly flared up into the lost boys faces as they were all gathered around it. My anger suddenly dropped and so did the fire. I couldn't help but wonder, did I do that?

Surely not but Pan looked as confused as me so something caused it. He looked over at me curiously not knowing what caused it. I quickly looked down trying to not be suspicious but I don't think it worked.

I kept my head down for most of the rest of the night but then I saw Mason, Frypan, Minho and Hunter coming towards me. I hadn't seen them since Thomas had died, when they went to fight the pirates at the beach. They were the only people I had left on the island.

They looked fairly happy approaching me considering everything that happened. "Hey Alice", Hunter says.

"Where have you been?", Minho asks.

"Feels like we haven't seen you in days", Fry added.

"And where's Thomas?", Mason asked. Judging by all of their faces it was clear that they had no idea what had happened to him.

"Pan didn't tell you?", I questioned in a confused voice. As I said this, I caught Pan in the corner of my eye. It was clear he knew exactly what was going on. He glared daggers at me and shook his head, I couldn't dread to think what would happen to me if I told them.

I looked back at them with a hint of fear. "Tell is what?", Fry asked confused. I know that they are loyal to Pan, what were the chances that they would believe me he actually killed his own lost boy.

"Umm...I", I stuttered nervously, trying to think of an excuse.

"I sent Thomas and a few other lost boys to do a job for me on the other side of the island, is what I think she's trying to say", Pan said as he appeared behind us.

"He'll be back in a few days don't worry", he said calmly.

He turned to the others and said,"sorry she's a bit tired, it's been a long day of training".

I'd never seen Pan be so nice before, it was like he was an entirely new person around the lost boys. He obviously wanted their respect and trust, so they were loyal to him.

"We've all been there", Mason chuckled in response.

He turned to me and said, "Alice, I need to speak with you. Privately".

The group took the hint and walked away to the other side of the camp but they looked back at me and smiled.

Pans tone quickest change as he glared daggers at me and said, "Follow me", in a harsh tone.

I did as he said, it's not like I had anywhere to run to, I needed to keep Baelfire safe by doing what he says, even if it kills me inside.

As we were walking through the woods, I was suddenly puffed into Pans treehouse. He was standing on the other side of the room holding his dagger and staring at me.

"You can't tell them the truth", he demanded.

"How are you going to make up for this lie then? You know, when Thomas doesn't come back in an few days", I asked in a mocking tone.

"I'll come up with something, it's not like I haven't done this before", he said with a chuckle as he circled around the room.

"You're a fraud. You trick all your little lost boys into thinking you care about them but you don't. You're manipulative and you only care about your self", I shouted at him.

"That's where your wrong, I care about the ones who are loyal and Thomas was not, you can't even disagree with that", he said pointing his dagger as he spoke.

"I don't believe that", I say with an ounce of confidence.

"Well it doesn't really matter, because you're not going to say anything to them", he smirked as he came closer to me.

"How's that", I say in an angry tone.

"Did you forget about baelfire or do you just want me to kill him", he asked.

"That wasn't part of the deal", I said with outrage but how could I be surprised. This is Pan, of course he would do this.

"Well know it is", he said smirking as he walked towards the door.

"Oh and Blake, you might wanna get comfy, you'll be spending a lot of time here", he said with a smirk as he closed and locked the door.

I ran towards the door, trying to open it. "I said I'd stay in camp, we made a deal I'd follow your rules. What the hell?!?", I shouted at the door.

"We did........but it's more fun this way", he said outside the door as I could hear his smug tone mocking me.

"How long are you going to keep me locked up in here", I banged at the door.

"Days, weeks, months. Who knows. But be thankful I didn't put you back in a cage", he chuckled as I heard him walk away.

"Fucking let me out now", I shouted, but I knew it was no use. I turned my back to the door and slowly sloped downwards. Tears came to my eyes but I held back a cry. I lifted my head up and thought about everything I missed and had lost, as I started to fall asleep.

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Written - 27.03.20

~A.M