Chapter 8: Shattered Dreams

Authors Note: Hey everyone, I'm am SOOOO SORRY this took forever in updating but I had a mental block

Disclaimer: I do not own any J.M.Barrie character etc, etc

Peter Pan and Wendy Darling soon found themselves happily strolling into the designated area of where Sir James' Neverland-themed masquerade was held except now everyone had their masks off and on their heads or in their hands.

The maiden soon found her parents happily talking with two other parents- the man dressed up as a Fairy King and his wife a Mohican Chieftainess.

Also a young man with raven-hair had his back to her so she couldn't see who he was. On Mr Darling's right a proud Aunt Millicent watched the four parents get along splendidly.

Peter soon noticed his loyal caretaker the now unmasked Mr Smee nod at him to come his way "Wendy…" Peter whispered in his love's ear the maiden looked up at him smiling "I think you'd want to meet someone" Peter told her before leading her over to the ex-boatswain.

The maiden's now faded berry-lips dropped open in surprise when she recognised the old man smiling warmly at her.

Wendy didn't know what to say "Smee…" she uttered in delighted awe and the old man lifted his pirate cap in a gentlemanly gesture "aye Miss Wendy" the maiden laughed because she always favoured the pirate despite being the comrade of her archenemy and story villain.

She let go of Peter's hand and hugged the surprised Mr Smee who smiled hugging her back "oh I cannot believe all my good fortune happening tonight" Wendy sighed clasping her hands together and placing them over her heart.

Mr Smee winked at her stating "the stars took pity on your bleeding heart so they erased your old fate and wrote a totally new one for you to be happy" Wendy nodded laughing obviously agreeing with him as Peter Pan smiled affectionately down at her while hugging her waist with an arm.

But the trio's happy conversation was shattered when a high-pitched voice called from behind "oh Wendy please come over here!" Wendy groaned looking down "not now" she whispered, "who is it?" Peter asked her softly bending his head so only he could hear her "its my Aunt Millicent" Wendy replied and they turned to see the old egocentric woman glare at them obviously because of Peter's open affections towards her niece.

Peter flushed quickly removing his arm from around Wendy's waist and quickly folded his arms behind him "er I'll talk to you later" he quickly told the maiden who smiled up at him.

Her mouth dropped open when she noticed his suddenly pale red lips. She blushed swallowing in an embarrassed way as an uncomfortable feeling formed in the pit of her stomach. She looked away "er Peter…wipe your mouth" "huh?" the blonde lad looked at her confused "you're…mouth…wipe it" Wendy repeated slowly.

The young man heard her and blushed too quickly and discreetly taking his handkerchief from his pocket and wiping his red lips clean. "Gone" he quietly asked and Wendy looked out of the corner of her eye, she quickly nodded "done" before she made her way over to her family.

Peter Pan watched her go and smiled sheepishly back at Mr Smee who pretended to zip his mouth together meaning he would keep the lad's cheeky little secret from his parents. The blonde young man sighed relieved "thanks Smee" he told him softly before sitting back down.

At the Darling/Harding table Wendy soon found out whom her parents were happily talking to…they were her dancing partner's parents! And she found their names Lord Anthony Hawkins and his Lady Margaret Hawkins, her dance partner's name and their son was Julian.

The raven-hair young man gaped when he saw her and she him, Wendy thought the lad was even handsomer than when he wore his crimson mask. She looked down embarrassed and Julian complimented "wow even without your mask you're perfectly beautiful than I imagined on what you looked like" Wendy blushed "thankyou Julian" the young man beamed at her before they listened in on what their parents were discussing merrily about.

Lady Margaret Hawkins commented "I think its perfect that you're gorgeous daughter has captured our humble son's heart and if they were to be betrothed I'd like my son to give her my mother's old marriage ring". Pulling out of her purse, Lady Hawkins presented a gorgeous ring of gold and pearl to Mr and Mrs Darling who both peered down at it in wonder.

Aunt Millicent smiled triumphantly as she watched her niece gasp in shock and awe. Lady Hawkins passed the ring to her son who clasped it happily in his gloved hand. Lord Hawkins turned to the Darlings "so is my son allowed to propose to your daughter" Wendy swallowed hard as she looked at her parents, mainly her father's response. She could easily see her seven brothers' and cousin didn't approve of Julian despite being rich and charming.

Mr Darling soon exchanged a warm smile with his wife and older sister and nodded "yes I approve of you're son Anthony, a splendid match" Lady Hawkins and Mrs Darling laughed lightly both extremely happy and Lady Margaret placed an arm around her son's shoulder to present the ring to Wendy Darling.

Julian Hawkins suddenly became shy because he was the centre of attention and kneeled down one knee. Wendy dropped open her mouth as she was told by her aunt quietly to pull off her left sheer glove.

She did as she was told and Julian took her hand "we only started to know each other at this masquerade but I promise you we will first become friends before lovers, I won't rush you into the whole betrothal/married life…Wendy Moira Angela Darling…will you accept being my fiancé?"

Wendy was taken back by the lovely speech the young man had given her and smiled sweetly at him "I accept Julian Steven Hawkins" her Aunt Millicent let out a sigh of relief before cheering happily as Mr and Mrs Darling embraced and Julian's parents beamed as they watched their happy son slip the family heirloom onto the maiden's finger.

Wendy at that moment forgot about Peter Pan and was only wrapped in the joyous occasion of seeing her parents and aunt so proud and happy for her.

She didn't notice her brothers' and cousins betrayed glares or hearing Tinkerbell's shocked message to her. She only focused on the pearl and gold ring on her engagement finger as well as the lad who had given it to her.

Her cerulean eyes became glazed in a trance as she watched her mother embrace Lady Hawkin's both women crying in pure joy and her father shake Lord Hawkin's hand vigorously.

Wendy sighed taking a seat being tired from tonight's masquerade and this exciting event, she smiled wearily at Julian who smiled warmly at her. Nothing or actually no one could stop this betrothal, for Captain Hook thickly wove an evil spell around it.

Half an hour passed and the guests were already leaving to go home and have a well-earned sleep, Mrs Darling noticed this and told her husband "I think we should go home, the younger children are tired already and we all need sleep" Mr Darling nodded before announcing "let us all go home and continue this event tomorrow at our house, lunch time" Lord and Lady Hawkins nodded in unison.

Lady Margaret taking her son by the shoulder "say goodbye to your fiancé Julian" she whispered to him. Julian blushed before gently kissing Wendy's cheek "goodnight Wendy, sweet dreams" she smiled back "thankyou Julian, I'll see you at lunch" before the families parted to their separate ways. Wendy was walking with her proud Aunt Millicent when Samuel suddenly tugged her arm and pulled her back.

She gasped before she found herself face to face with the six old Lost Boys "well sister are you proud of yourself, you're now engaged" Nicholas hissed angrily "yes have you decided to forget Peter Pan so easily" Charles added "I thought he was the one you loved" Samuel then folded his arms.

The trance holding Wendy was released as soon as Charles said 'Peter Pan' and she blinked twice before tears formed in her eyes "oh dear boys what have I done!" before sinking to the ground.

Samuel, Nicholas and Charles all gaped surprised…she didn't realise what she had allowed how strange is that. Thomas compassionately kneeled beside his older sister and hugged her shoulders "that's ok Wendy, how about you talk to Peter and explain, he always knows what to do," he suggested. Wendy nodded being filled with renewed energy and proclaimed, "yes I'll do that!" before rushing back into the masquerade area to hopefully find the blonde young man.

Fortunately for Wendy, Peter hadn't left for he was helping Sir James and the workers clean the mess from the many masquerade guests. He was busy packing up the chairs until he noticed Wendy approach him.

Peter dropped the chair and a big smile formed on his face while he walked over to the maiden "hello again Wendy" he greeted her warmly giving her a tender hug and a kiss on the cheek.

Wendy smiled closing her eyes enjoying each second before becoming serious "Peter…there is something I need to tell you, alone" the lad's face fell and he looked around. He nodded clasping her hands "behind that large tree" and they quickly exited the area.

Wendy burst out into tears as she finished telling the entire story to Peter Pan and leaned against the trunk crying into her sheer gloved hands.

The blonde young man stood back aghast at what his Wendy had just told him, he couldn't take this, he wasn't going to let Captain Hook win over him by taking his girl! He quickly pulled the sobbing maiden into an embrace trying to calm her down; Peter knew he had to tell her the truth about Julian so she knew.

"Shh Wendy its ok" he said soothingly but the maiden continued to cry crying "how can I stop, I betrayed you without knowing it" Peter sighed hugging her closer and whispered "I know the reason why you were in a trance".

This made Wendy stop and she looked up "you know? Tell me" Peter swallowed a lump in his throat before replying, "er Julian Hawkins isn't who he seems to be…" Wendy's eyes widened at this statement and Peter continued, "Julian Hawkins is…Hook reincarnated" he finished slowly.

Peter went quiet letting Wendy to digest this information as she stared at him shocked, she blinked once before saying softly "are you telling me, the young man I'm engaged to is in fact the evil cutthroat I loathe most" Peter nodded "basically".

Wendy shrieked "oh that scheming, foul-breeding pirate!" causing the blonde lad to wince "how dare he use me like this!" Wendy moved away from Peter and paced the small hidden area "just because I'm a lady does not mean I can be walked over like a dirty footpath!" Wendy continued to rage on.

"He will pay for this" she stood still hissing like a poisonous snake, it made goosebumps rise on Peter's skin. She then faced the scared blonde lad; she noticed him looking scared and quickly relaxed becoming the sweet maiden again causing the young man to relax too "so Peter do you still have fairy dust with you" she then asked smiling. And the plan was set.

Authors Note: Ok done with this chapter phew! And man I got heaps of thanking to do (looks at the reviewers box with wide eyes). Ok here is the thanking list

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