I know this is a short chapter, but I will have other chapters up too. Wendy is 19 years of age in this. I still haven't decided how old Captain Hook is yet.
I've made a soundtrack for this story. I'm still working on it a little, so it might get rearranged some.

Here is the soundtrack playlist at the playlist website. Just type this in the URL at the end: .com/playlist/20160400907

*The first song is called, "How Does it Feel" by Avril Lavigne. I plan on making a classical version of the soundtrack too, so if you would rather have classical, just let me know! Thanks, R&R.

Note: I am not making any profit off of this story, nor am I claiming to own any of the characters. Even if Jason Isaacs makes a hot Captain Hook...
I only made up Madeline, who is the other half of me.

"No, Wendy! You're doing it completely wrong, dear. You must smile at all times with your head held high. Don't slouch! There should be an air of confidence. Yes, you will wear a corset. Breathe. One, two, three, one, two, three, one, two, thr-Wendy! Pay attention! Where is your head child? I say, your mother will be terribly upset…"

"Terribly upset…

upset…

upset…

upset…"

"Wendy, dear?" Quickly coming to, she realized she had drifted off. Good thing Madeline was there. "Are you quite alright?" Madeline had always been there for her. "Oh, yes! I'm fine, thank you." As had Alice. Alice Liddell and Madeline Tufter had quickly become her good friends in this god forsaken place Aunt Elizabeth called girls school.

After she came of age for school, her Aunt had convinced her parents that she needed the proper training. So she had come here, Walworth's school for young ladies. There she would train to become the one of the finest housewife's a man could want. Wendy did not like this. She wanted to write stories, not waste away at a man's expense. She wanted adventures, and true love. But Aunt Elizabeth made it very clear that this was not to happen. So she had started 'playing along' hoping some heroine in her stories would come save her.

She had mentioned Neverland to Alice and Madeline, once she found she could trust them. They loved her stories of adventure. Madeline had even gone so far as to inquire about the mighty Captain Hook Wendy had spoken of. She had boldly stated that Captain Hook sounded quite…remarkable. At this, Wendy of course had blushed, but after some convincing, had agreed. His eyes had always captivated her, drawing her interest to them. So many emotions would flit across those piercing, icy, forget-me-not eyes of his. Sometimes she would notice a fierce storm raging in their depths, although his face was a mask of concentration or an emotionless one.

Alice Liddell, a curious girl whom Wendy had befriended, was very dreamy also. She told them both of the odd dreams she would have of strange and interesting creatures. A Cheshire cat, mock turtle, march hair, and a mad hatter along with other variously insane sounding creatures. The place was called Wonderland. Alice had explained how everything was quite mad there, and nothing was ever to be expected. The Red Queen, a very curious character indeed, would always try to behead her. It sounded…very strange, and yet almost frightening at the same time.

Madeline was a very kind and loving girl. She had befriended Wendy first. She loved hearing of both their stories and would give back positive input. Orphaned at the age of 5, she had come to Walworth's in the event of her aunt's, as well. Her aunt had sounded positively dreadful, and she felt a great compassion for Madeline. They, Alice and Madeline, were like the sisters she never had, but always dreamed of. She vowed to write them into her stories. They both meant a great deal to her.

Madeline nudged her. It was the signal.

She had, had her head in the clouds again. There in the hallway stood her parents and aunt. She regarded Madeline and Alice warmly, and then made her polite goodbyes. She would see them again.

Neverland. The place where dreams come true…

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Aunt Elizabeth had insisted that she sleep in her old room instead of the nursery, where she wanted to sleep. She had always thought Peter might come back for her. She tried to remember the last time he had come. It was always foggy when it came to him and Neverland. Nonetheless, she still had the memory.

She was 13 when he had flown through the open window. About 6 years ago. He gave her one look and then started pouting about how she was older. She had vividly remembered how mad he was at her. He didn't seem to know that he had been gone for 6 years. Time in Neverland had been different, yet he didn't age at all. That was not surprising. They had a bit of a spat and he left out of angry terms. She had never seen him since. She was much older now, and more experienced in life.

Her aunt and mother had already accepted numerous callers. This had very much put her out. "A good housewife. That is what you will be. No! I forbid you to even think about becoming a teacher! It is most improper." And the subject was closed. Her mother was still angry from Wendy's recent denial of Thomas's proposal. Aunt Elizabeth and her mother had taken over from there. She felt so denied, so…restrained. Being an adult was not what she dreamed it to be.

The maids came in to help her undress, and then left. She was all alone. Her brothers were off at school getting the proper knowledge she had been denied. Tears made there way down her face. The moon was full and round, and gave off a soft light. Delicate fingers unlocked the window. A cool breeze caressed her face and blew through her hair. Wendy had always loved the stars. They were so much more beautiful in Neverland, though. Neverland. The star was winking at her, beckoning her. But there was no way to get there. Neverland's star continued to torment her.

Just then, a shooting star whisked past the open window. It was large and bright, but had an odd green tint. Giving herself one last chance to hope, she closed her eyes and wished as hard as she could about what she wanted. After a few seconds she opened them. The star finally disappeared. She waited a few moments. Nothing. A silent breath was let out. Of course it wouldn't work. Childish of her to think it would. She turned her back on the window, leaving it open. What she didn't see, however, was the bright green flash that had lit up the sky. It happened once every century, some were told. Quite the rumor it made.

Lights flashed before her eyes, and darkness seeped into her vision. It was as if she was going through some sort of tunnel. There was no air, and she choked trying to breathe. Blackness hit her like a rock to the head.

Okay that was my first chapter. I hope you guys like it. I would really appreciate reviews. Critics are definitely appreciated! And yes, Alice Liddell is the Alice from Alice In Wonderland. They both are in disney movies, and have some in common. I'm thinking of having her in some more chapters, but I'm not sure yet. The character 'Madeline' is loosely based off myself. I have been told that I'm kind and very caring, and I am adopted. My friends talked me into it, so blame them, lol. Here's a teaser for the next chapter:

Quick footsteps faded into the distance and another pair became louder. There were two of them. She assumed 'the voice' was approaching her. Or maybe it was 'the Smee?'