Chapter 4
Pirates, crocodiles, and excessively clingy men
Neverland shook, as Captain James Hook slammed his fist down onto the old wooden table. " I HATE PETER PAN!" he roared.
A short, pleasantly plump man stumbled forward to pour his Captain another drink. "Now, now, Captain sir, he's just a boy-"
" A STUBBORN, ANNOYING, ALL-TO-COCKY TEENAGE BOY!"
" Well, yes maybe he can be a bit bothersome sometimes. Like when he cut off your hand and fed it to that crocodile, then laughed in your face. Or when he stole your treasure, or when he made fun of you when that girl tricked you, Or-"
" I get your point Mister Smee," the Captain hissed. "And don't remind me of that girl..." he added, with a growl.
" Yes," Smee agreed, with a regretful sigh. " It's a pity, really, that she sided with Peter Pan."
Hook began to pace his deck. "There has to be some way we can get rid of both those little brats...some way..." grumbling, he sat down at his desk once more, draining the alcohol from his drink.
Mister Smee rushed forward to refill it.
"AH HA!" the Captain suddenly exclaimed, dropping the glass he held to the floor, shattered it. The round man toppled over in surprise. "I'VE GOT IT SMEE!" Hook continued, paying no heed to the broken glass.
"Got-t w-what C-Captain?" he stuttered out from the floor, trying to stand up.
"How to get Pan and the girl, you blubbering fool!" he pushed the plump man back over as he walked by. "All we have to do is get her, and we'll get him!" The Captain explained, a crazed smile plastered on his face as he spoke.
"Pardon sir?"
Hook let out a frustrated sigh. "I forgot I'm working with an idiot. We kidnap the girl and use her as bait to get Peter here! Understand?"
Smee's brow furrowed in confusion. "But, C-captain?"
"Yes?" The pirate leader questioned, in an impatient tone, clutching his hand to his head feeling a headache soon approaching.
"Didn't we already try that plan..S-sir?" he inquired quietly, aware he was questioning his Captain's order.
"Of course not!" he snarled.
Smee wasn't so sure it wasn't, but knew better then to go against his superior. Instead he asked, "Sir, how will we do get them?"
His Captain grinned sinisterly "You shall see..."
Riley closed her eyes and listened to the world around here. The summer's night air whirling around her as if it were a blanket cradling her in it's warmth.
Her head filled with thoughts. Everything was so wonderful here, so new and exciting, but peaceful and welcoming (Well, she thought with a grin, Almost welcoming ) all at the same time. It was all actually quite perfect.
Shifting to her side, her thoughts drifted to Peter.
A sprinkle of needles raced up her spin. And Riley couldn't help but wonder why. Could it be hidden feelings..possibly love?
The girl snorted, shifting her position once more.
Love? With him? Impossible. She didn't even like the guy, let alone love him.
Plus, she thought, rolling her eyes, How can you love someone you've not even known a day. And has spent half that day, scaring, annoying, and threatening to kill you. It was ridiculous.
No, that prickle had been just the wind. Riley smiled to herself "Just the wind," she whispered out.
Then, letting out a yawn, she drifted off into slumber.
The sun rays of light cut forth through the sky and spread over the island of Neverland.
The sleeping girl awoke, but kept her eyes closed, enjoying the sun's warmth dancing on her skin. It abruptly grew cold though, when the sun was blocked out and a shadow crept it's way over the girl's form.
Curious at the sudden lack of warmth, Riley Parkerson opened her eyes.
And screamed.
Squirming backwards across the warm sand, the girl clutched her heart.
Hovering right above her was Peter Pan.
Growling at her rude awakening, she quickly stood straight and roared, "STOP DOING THAT!"
The flying boy grimaced, then lowered himself to the ground. " Sorry.." Peter looked around. "Beautiful morning isn't it?"
The girl snorted. "Yes, beautiful, magnificent, absolutely stunning, but question?"
"What?"
"What the hell are you doing here?" she screeched hysterically.
Peter smiled. "Watching you." He answered, like it was normal behavior to hover above people staring at them.
"Well, obviously, but why?"
"Because," Peter began in a-stating-the-obvious-voice, " How am I supposed to learn your name if I'm not watching you to know when you need saved!" He rolled his eyes.
You just set yourself up for this one didn't you Rye... She thought, mentally smacking herself.
"Does this mean your going to follow me, like.. everywhere?"
His face lit up. "Of course!"
Riley groaned.
"Kill me now," she mumbled to herself.
Peter leaned forward. "Sorry, I didn't catch that."
The girl smiled innocently. "I said..nothing, absolutely nothing." Then, picking up her bag and her cloak, Riley began to walk off towards the Forest.
Peter flew over to her and landing beside. "So what are we going to do today?"
Riley snorted. " We? We are going to do nothing. I am going to find some food. Just me. Alone."
But he didn't seem to have heard her, and exclaimed happily, " Great! I'll help you!"
She rolled her eyes. There has got to be a way to get rid of this guy. There just has t- the girl stopped walking, and smiled evilly. Perfect...
Putting her hand to her head as if she we going to faint, Riley belted out in the most dramatic voice she could muster, "Oh Peter!" He instantly rushed over.
"What? What's wrong?"
The girl sobbed hysterically. " I- I-" Sniff, sniff. "There- in the forest- something!" Sniff. "Horrible-red-eyes!" She let out a final over dramatic cry of fear.
Peter puffed out his chest. "Don't worry! I will save you!" She almost burst out laughing, but controlled the urge long enough to let out, "Your so brave Peter!"
The grin on Peter's face widened to it's full extent and he headed straight into the bushes.
Riley couldn't hold it back any longer. She doubled over laughing.
Peter's head suddenly poked out of the bush and asked, " Did you say something?"
Riley cut her laughing short. "Uh, No, no! Now go! Save me from that terrifying beast!"
Peter's facial features turned serious and he stood straight with pride. "Right! Have no fear!" he told her, then disappeared once more into the brush.
She managed to keep her laughter in this time incase he decided to come back out, although, she felt it was going to burst her lungs in doing so. Quickly and silently, Riley backed away from the forest border, before starting up a full out run away from the area.
Seconds later, she was gone from sight.
Not a moment after that, Peter came back through the bushes. " I didn't see any-" He turned in circles, looking around. "Hello?" The girl was gone!
It didn't take long for the boy to figure out he had been tricked.
Peter let out a sigh. " You may be smart," he began a loud. "But nobody beats me at a good game of hide and seek." With that, he sprang up, and disappeared into the clouds.
The game had begun.
Riley wandered around aimlessly.
What was she going to do today?
Just then, her stomach rumbled.
The girl laughed. "Food first."
So the search for food began. There has got to be some here, right? But where? Walking a few more paces forward, a distant sound filled her ears. She walked farther yet, in hopes the sound would become more clear. It seemed she had been walking for a good ten minutes before the sound became audible. It was laughter!
She hastily moved towards it, but stopped when a thought hit her. What if it isn't safe? Which wasn't doubtful considering the luck she had had so far with running into trouble on this blasted island.
Was it worth the risk?
No..of course not..
Riley shook her curiosity off and continued on her way, She had food to find.
But she stopped suddenly, a smell reaching her nose as she passed. One of the best smells she could think of at the moment. Fooooooooooooooooooooood!
It was coming from the area the laughter presides. Hesitantly, she walked towards it. It wouldn't hurt to just check it out, right?
Bending back a section of the bush she knelt by, she gazed forward, her eyes widening. Pirates! It's the pirates! There, right in front of her, they sat merrily, singing tunes, and shoving food into there mouths viciously.
Riley stared at the food longingly for a moment, before snapping back to reality.
I have to get out of here now!
The girl backed away slowly. Going to extent of even holding her breath in order not to be heard. One step at a time she cautiously made her way backwards.
Come on Rye your almost out..
Another step.
...almost out...
One more step backwards.
Almos- SNAP!
The sound echoed around the forest. Her eyes flew downward. There, laying under her foot, a single stick, snapped in half.
Riley cringed. YOU IDIOT! Stupid, stupid, IDIO- Her thoughts were cut off when the sound of multiple angry growls reached her ears. Her gaze flipping up, there stood at least a dozen pirates.
Not again... Riley let out a moan.
Captain James Hook stepped forward, hook raised. "Just the young lady we were looking for," he started. " It was most polite of you to save us the trouble of finding you." He let out a cruel laugh. "Would you care to join us for supper?"
Her eyes widened. WHAT NOW THEY WANT TO EAT ME?
Riley gulped. "No, no, that's quite alright. I was just on my way out, thank you." She chuckled nervously, and quickly turned to leave, but was stopped by a gigantic, pig-resembling pirate who blocked her way.
" EAT HIM INSTEAD, YOU CANNIBALS!" She squeaked and made a run for it, only to be stopped by yet another beefy pirate.
Hook shook his head, then bowed low and extended his hand showing to walk forward. "Come child, stop trying to escape and eat up, it may be you're last meal." Oh..so they don't want to eat me? ..
..I knew that.
WAIT. What does he mean -last- meal?
" My dear child," the Captain continued. "I must insist you come. You can either come willingly or unwillingly, but either way, I ought add, you'll be dead by morning." He finished, his mouth curling up in a dangerous smirk.
" You won't get away with this! You..you.. big ..evil..ape!" Riley winced. Oh, you sure told him.
Hook flashed his evil grin once more, then, walked off. Just before he disappeared from sight he turned, yelling back, "Bring her back to the ship."
Pirates from all around moved forward, closing in the already small area around Riley. She wasn't even able to make a move before they swooped in, grabbing her arms and legs. The girl fought back all she could. Kicking and punching at anything and everything, but they were just to strong. She didn't even notice her book bag falling to the ground, as they carried her off towards the ship.
All she could do was hope that somebody was out there that would help her.
Peter Pan soared through the clouds with a competition on his mind.
The competition between him and the short-tempered girl, who had so suddenly appeared in Neverland not a day before.
He'd find her before the day was done. There was no doubt about that. He was Peter Pan! He didn't lose a competition. Especially to a..a.. girl.
No, he wouldn't lose this one. His mind was set.
So much so, he didn't even notice the Neverbirds squawking at him as he passed at such a speed they were almost knocked from their place in the air.
She has got to be somewhere... He thought frantically, searching the land below.
Wait.. the boy squinted his eyes. What's that?
There, straight beneath the boy, flowing up from the trees, was a wisp of smoke.
Curiosity getting the best of him, Peter flew over to the area, then lowered himself softly to the ground. He quickly spotted the source of the smoke. It came from what looked to be a small camp out. The fire in the center had just gone out. Examining the ground closely, he spotted the footprints of what must of been more then one person.
Peter frowned, completely puzzled.
The Indians never come across the land this far... The only people that are in this territory are..pirates. But what are they doing on land?
Pondering the thought, Peter plopped down on the ground.
"Ah!" the boy instantly sprang back up, rubbing his backside. He's sat on something! Kneeling down, he began to carefully swatted the tall grass covering the forest floor aside.
His eyes widened. In front of him lay a bag. What surprised him the most though, was how familiar the bag looked. He had seen this before, he knew, as he ran his fingers across the material.
I know I've seen this before...
All of a sudden, it hit him. The girl! It's hers! He had seen slung across her shoulder.
The boy jumped to his feet, but his brow lowered in confusion.
Pirates... ...The girl... ...Pirates... ..The gir- His gasped. The pirates! They have her!
It all made sense now.
Before you could count to three, Peter was up in the air flying.
"HEY WATCH IT, YOU OVERSIZED BOAR!" Riley growled out in pain, as her back was forcefully smacked into the solid, wooden, mast of the Pirate ship.
Her body shuttered, as her hands were tightly tied round the back of the pole.
The girl groaned. Being kidnaped three times in two days can't be good for a persons health..
Looking around the dark shadowed ship, she watched ugly blood thirsty pirates of all shapes and sizes stare her way.
So this is my life, She thought grimly. A captive on Hook's ship, stuck to a pole.
I hate poles...
Speaking of the devil, the scoundrel himself walked over. Captain James Hook. His face held a sickeningly smug grin and he looked as if he would start skipping if not for the fact that his reputation was at stake. "Hello m'dear," his voice rang out with glee. "I trust you had a good night." He smirked.
Riley on the other hand, didn't find it quite as amusing. She decided to get straight to the point. "So, spill it. Tell me your oh-great-and brilliantly-planned-out scheme that will bring about the end to me and the pesky flying idiot," She scoffed.
"Well, I hoped it would be a surprise, but sense you insist.." He paused for a moment. " You, the pathetic little brat will stay tied to this pole, while we wait for Pan to come and save the day. Then," he went on, smiling maliciously. " As he comes to a landing to untie you, my men will ambush him, bringing the brat to his death. And you sadly, not saved by Peter, will meet your end as well.," he finished, with mock sorrow.
Surprisingly, Riley sniggered as he ended his explanation of the plan. Hook rounded on her, brow creased in confusion at the unexpected reaction. " Is there something you find funny?" he inquired with a hiss.
Finally, calming herself enough to talk, she explained, "You're using me as bait again!" She paused for a moment to snicker once more, before continuing, " Didn't you already try that plan?"
Hook snarled. "It's not the same plan!" He declared in a huff. "And you and Pan will die!"
Just then, a voice coming from above in the crow's nest announced, " Peter Pan flying straight ahead!" Before rushing off to get in position for the attack, Hook paused in front of Riley. "Goodbye M'Dear, but I can't say I'll miss you."
"WELL I DON'T LIKE YOU EITHER," the girl yelled at his retreating back. " Jerk," she mumbled to herself.
It wasn't long the girl had to wait, before the form of the flying boy in green tights came into view. She followed his gaze as it searched the area and finally landed on her.
He beamed with excitement, and yelled out to her, " Don't worry, I'll save you!"
She rolled her eyes. Boys..
Peter pulled out his sword and landed lightly onto the ship's edge.
Captain Hook strolled over. " Peter, Peter, Peter.." He voiced, shaking his head.
"Yes?" questioned the boy swinging his sword around playfully.
"I've been waiting for you."
"Have you?" Peter grinned slightly. " Well, maybe if you would of told me you were going to kidnap the lady, I would of been here sooner, hm? "
Hook smiled sinisterly. "Where's the fun in that?"
Peter nodded his head, "Good point." he answered, amusement dancing in his eyes.
Then, both charged forward, their swords meeting with a shatter of sparks. One after another, the hits clinged and clanged together, in a furious fight of strength. A blow by Peter, hit the Captain especially hard, making him stumble backwards.
The boy laughed. " Come on old man! I thought you were better then this! At least give me somewhat of a challenge!" he provoked.
Flames of hatred brewed up in the Captain's eyes. He lunged forward, with a howl of rage, catching the flying boy off guard knocking him into the pole Riley was tied too.
She was getting a little annoyed, to say the least, watching the fight from her confinement and seeing no one really winning. " Your doing a wonderful job at saving me!" She sneered.
" Well, then why don't you come out here and fight him!" he hollered in reply, parring the pirate leader's attack.
"I would," Riley barked. "Except I'm tied to a pole genius!" Hook lunged again. Peter blocked the blow again.
" Well you could at least help me out an-" He cut off his speech, ducking down as the pirate's blade whizzed above and imbedded itself in the wood inches from the girls face and exactly where the boy's face had been seconds before. Holey crap.. that was close. She scowled at the Captain.
Kicking Hook in the ribs from his spot on the deck and making him double over, he then stood back up and continued, "-and tell me what they are planning to do!"
"Them!" Riley gasped, pointing towards the group of pirates rushing forward.
"What?" Peter questioned in a screech, ducking once more as the sword sung at his head.
" THEM! Coming towards you!" She replied in a tone just as high and fiery.
"What are you talking abo-" he began in frustration, turning his head, but stopped, eyes widening at the sight of the vicious looking pirates racing towards him. " Oh.." he gasped out dumbly before running in the opposite direction.
Riley's mouth dropped open. " HELLO?" she shrieked at his fleeing form. "Don't worry about saving me!" She went on with a hiss," I'll just hang out here with the murderous pirates for a while!"
Peter dived out of the gasp of a particularly large pirate. " Will you just shut up for two seconds! If you haven't noticed-" He flipped backwards, just missing the clutches of another abnormally round brute. "I'm just a little busy at the moment!" he finished in aggravation.
"Oh Pardon me, I thought you were the oh-great-and-mighty Peter Pan, and you could do anything." she snapped right back, tone dripping in sarcasm.
"Look-" he got cut off, as a massive arm dug itself into the flying boy's stomach, knocking the air from his lungs, and sending him soaring backwards to the ground.
Peter rolled to his back, clutching his abdomen, and gasping for air. Too distracted to even notice the shadow sneaking up behind him.
"WATCH OUT-" the girl yelled out in warning, but too late, as the form brought down his hand hard over Peter's head. She watched him fall quickly into darkness.
Hook laughed as the boy fell at his feet, kicking his unconscious form in the side as he stepped over him.
Riley squirmed nervously, as she watched him walk next her way.
Before she even knew what was about to happen, he has reached her, bring his hook down on her head as well.
Everything went black.
Rolling her head to the side, Riley Parkerson regained consciousness.
She let out a soft moan. Her head felt as if it had been drug for miles over a rocky road. She didn't even want to open her eyes. She just wanted to go back to sleep, and never wake up again.
The girl also quickly noticed her shoulder ached painfully, loaded with extra pressure, like someone was leaning on her.
WAIT.
Riley snapped her eyes open and looked down, meeting another pair of brightly lit eyes.
Riley screamed.
So did Peter.
Both quickly tried to jerk away from each other, Then, just as quickly discovered they couldn't.
They were tied side by side to the dreaded pole.
The girl's mouth gapped up and down dumbly." How the-wha-what the heck are you doing here?" She pulled with all her strength to get away, but it was hopeless. She was stuck.
NOOOOOOOOOOOooOOOoOoooooOOoooo!
"Auuuughhhh! This is just lovely! LOVELY" She shrieked hysterically. "I'm tied to a pole with you!"
Peter gave a sideways smile."You make it sound like it's a bad thing!"
Riley stared at him stupidly for a moment, then, turned her head to the skies and whined, " WHY DO YOU HATE ME SO MUCH?"
Suddenly, the ship's cabin door flung open, and out walked Captain Hook. " Having fun with your new room-mate?" He questioned with a smirk, obviously in a good mood again.
Riley couldn't take it anymore. "You can't do this to me!" She fussed. "Couldn't you just have killed him or something?"
Peter rounded on her, glaring.
Hook let out a long laugh. "Smee!" he called, when his laughter finally began to subside.
The plump man ran over. "Yes Cap'n?"
"Watch them while I go think of their death sentence."
"Yes sir!" Smee lifted his hand to his head in a salute. The Captain began to walk off, but stopped.
"Oh and," he began. " One more thing."
"Yes Captain?"
A smile appeared on Hook's face. "Make sure they don't kill each other. It would ruin the fun for me." He then disappeared through the cabin door.
Riley stuck out her tongue. " Asshole!" She then turned to Peter."So, now what?"
The boy began to think."Well," he finally started after a moment of silence. " We have to get rid of Smee."
" No, really?" She rolled her eyes. " What we need to figure out is how to do it."
Peter smiled at her.
She raised an eye brow. "What are you smiling at?" she asked suspiciously.
"You said 'we'."
She rolled her eyes once more."Okaaaay, getting back to situation at hand. How are we supposed to get rid of Smee?"
Finally, snapping back to reality, he began thinking again.
" I got it!" Peter announced cheerfully after a few seconds. "Do your voice!"
"My voice?" she questioned, puzzled. "What voice?"
He smiled with amusement. " You know, the one voice." He cheered his through and began in a high squeaky tone, "Oh Peter save me from the horrible beast!" He put his hand to his hand and pretended to faint.
Her eyes narrowed." Oh shut it. Plus, I wouldn't be making fun, considering you were gullible enough to fall for it."
He instantly shut up and went back to his glare.
Riley let out a sigh. He is right though, it could work.. She decided to try it.
So clearing her throat, she began making strange choking noises. Peter hesitantly let out a small grin, trying to remain in his little pout. But when she made a sound that he thought wasn't even possible for a human to make, he couldn't help, but let out a small laugh.
Despite the ridiculousness of the plan, it worked. Seconds after, Smee came rushing over. "Wha-what's wrong?" he stuttered out. Riley took a break from her weird sounds just long enough to echo, "Water.." Smee then nodded violently in understanding, and ran of stumbling here and there over his own feet, to find some water.
Her eyes followed the clumsy man till he was gone from sight.
She stopped choking. " What do we do now?" she questioned the boy at her side.
Surprisingly though, she got no answer.
"Peter," began impatiently, turning to him " I said what do we d-" Riley stopped.
Peter was gone. The space on where he seconds before stood, lye empty. "Peter?"
Then, without warning, he floated down beside her. Her eyes widened. "How did you-" he cut her off when he held out his hand, displaying a knife, but not any knife, her swiss army knife. "Where did you find that?"
"Where you were kidnaped, you must have dropped it. I thought you might be wanting it back." He smiled, then, began hacking at her binds. He halted suddenly, and looked up.
"What?" she asked.
"Did you hear that?"
"No-" she started, but before she could finish she heard a voice coming from around the corner.
"Miss I'm comin'! I got you some water!"
Riley panicked. "It's Smee! Peter hurry!"
"I can't!" he exclaimed. " There's no way I can get this rope cut before he comes!"
"WHAT? You can't leave me here you heartless, egotistical, insensitive little snip-"
The boy rolled his eyes, chuckling slightly, and quickly began his way back towards her.
"-you vile, loathsome, cruel, slimy rat-," she continued angrily. " -annoying, brainless, savage, cheeky b-"
Reaching her, he smiled, placing a hand lightly over her mouth, cutting off her rant. Then bringing up his other hand, he resting it on her cheek, turning her face gently to face his.
"Don't worry." He spoke softly, still grinning. " I promise I won't leave this ship without you."
Then, as quick as it had all happened it ended, and the boy flew off somewhere to hide.
"-east." she finished numbly.
Had he just done what she thought he had just done?
Well, She thought blankly, That was different.
Her cheek tingled where his hand had rested. She smiled.
Wait. NO! No, no, no, no, NO.
It was nothing. Aaaaabsolutly nothing.
Right? " Right!" she agreed a loud. He has a nice smile..
She shook her head angrily. "STOP IT!"
Riley shook her head again. "I'm not thinking, I'm not thinking, I'm not thinking!" She sang to herself.
There..that solved that problem.
She snapped from her thoughts as an angered voice filled her ears. "WHAT?" It roared. "WHAT DO YOU MEAN PETER IS GONE?" Seconds later, Captain James Hook burst from his cabin. Smee had obviously seen Peter gone, and went straight to Hook.
An enraged Captain rushed out and straight up to Riley. "WHERE IS HE?" he demanded with a growl.
She blinked innocently. "Who?"
"GIRL I HAVE NO TIME FOR YOUR LITTLE GAMES, NOW WHERE IS PETER PAN?"
"Hm," She stroked her chin, in thought. "Peter Pan. Peter.. Pan," The girl shook her head. "Doesn't ring a bell. Sorry."
Literally seething with rage, Hook leaned in closer. "YOU WILL TELL ME!"
Riley's eyes flickered sideways, the sound of creaking wood somewhere behind her, filling her ears. See saw nothing immediately, but she could have sworn she saw a flash of green.
Hook's voice then bellowed out again.
" LOOK AT ME WHEN I'M TALKING TO YOU?" He barked.
Riley rolled her eyes."Well, you see, I would, but I wouldn't want my face to see something as disgusting as you, now would I? The sight maybe to horrible for it to handle." she quipped.
The Captain grabbed her chin roughly, forcing her face around. "You will pay for that one!" he spat. Then pulled back his hook ready to strike.
Riley braced herself.
But, the hit never came. Instead, opening her eyes, she saw in front of her stood a very surprised Captain whose hook was held up in mid air by another hand.
Peter Pan's hand to be exact.
" Don't you know your not supposed to hit girls." The flying boy tsked.
"PAN!"
"That's my name," Peter confirmed with a bow.
"GET HIM!" roared the Captain, and not a moment after, his men rushed in, surrounding the area.
Peter let out a battle cry, and raced forward, ramming the man backwards with the strength of his shoulder, giving him just enough time to pull out Riley's knife, and cut through the rest of the rope constricting her.
She smiled brightly.
I'm freeee! I'm freee! I'm freeee! Now what? ...
She stared at the boy. She may have been freed from her constraints, but it wasn't as if she could just go trotting off the ship.
Riley sighed. So close..yet, so far...
Peter ended her thoughts, forcefully grabbing her hand, and swinging her body around behind him. With the other hand, he pulled out his sword and held it ready to fend off anything that dare get close.
Hook straightening himself, and also took out his sword, snarling fiercely.
" So what's your plan this time Hook?" The boy inquired playfully. "I do hope it's not the same plan as the last time." He jested, smiling innocently.
If it were possible, steam would be rising off of the Pirate Captain.
"IT WASN'T THE SAME PLAN!" He proclaimed with a howl of madness.
Peter flashed a toothy grin. "Then what's it gonna be this time, hm? I better be good, because I can tell you, I already have my own plan laid out."
Hook looked around desperately. "Kill them!" He shouted. "Kill them both!"
His crew charged forward. He, himself then charged forward, leading his troops.
Peter Pan stood at ready.
" Peter," he heard a fierce voice hiss into his ear from behind. "Fly, now.."
"No!" he snapped right back to the girl. " I'm going to fight!"
" Are you crazy?" There are too many of them! Fly!" She spat out impatiently.
He was being so stubborn!
"No!" The boy replied once more, not giving in.
Riley had, had enough. She kicked him hard in the shine.
"OOOOOWW- WHAT WAS THA-!"
"FLY YOU IDIOT!" She commanded, cutting him off, and threatening another blow with her foot.
The boy growled, but none the less hesitantly scooped her up in his arms, and began to fly upward. "There was no need for violen-" he began with a grumble, but halted as his whole body gave a sudden jerk, and he nearly dropped the screaming girl.
The boy's eyes flew downward to see his foot in the clutched of a beefy hand, holding him in place. No matter how hard he pulled, he couldn't escape from the grasp to rise higher.
Hook's voice rose over the crowd of pirates. "Don't let him go Jukes!" The chain of pirates held tight to Peter's foot slowly pulling him downward.
Suddenly, an idea popped into the Captain's head. Reaching Jukes, he whispered something into his the man's ear, with a sinister grin curling up. The brute nodded dumbly. "On the count of three then! ONE, TWO, THREE!" The pirate released his grip on the flying boy's foot. And Peter, unprepared for the sudden jolt, fell backwards, losing his grip on Riley.
He watched as she fell, screaming from his hands back towards the pirate ship. " NO!" He yelled out from above, his eyes wide with horror.
Riley landed roughly on the hard wooden deck, letting out a groan.
She looked up. The group of pirates smiled cruelly down at her.
The girl let out a gasp, in panic.
She was alone. Peter wasn't there to help her now. She had to fend for herself.
Quickly, shooting to her feet, the skinny girl managed to slip through the pirate's clutches and run towards the end of the ship. Coming to the edge, she peered over. There, staring back at her, was the biggest crocodile she had ever seen.
It gazed at her hungrily.
Oh great! Just GREAT. Now what?
She looked behind her. The pirates raced towards her.
This was it.
She either jumped to her death to become crocodile food, or was caught by vicious murdering pirates, who would most likely spare no time in killing her off as well. Her eyes flickered back and forth between the two.
Decisions, decisions...
Her mind was made up.
No way in hell was she going to be a crocodiles dinner. She swung back around to face her doom.
Then, suddenly, from above -
"Jump!"
Her eye's flew upward, to take in the form of a boy. " Come on! Jump!" he commanded once more.
She took another glance back down at the wildly thrashing crocodile in the water below. Her mouth dropped open. " Are you kidding me?" She screeched up at him, in a unnaturally high voice.
" No! Just JUMP!" Peter Pan demanded irritably, his eyes flickered down to the nearing pirates. " Now!" he added, hastily.
" I have an idea!" She shouted to the boy furiously. " How about you jump to your death, and I watch!"
"Jump now, go now!" he replied forcefully, and almost desperately.
She whined in complaint, glancing at the pirates only feet from her.
Ohhh maaaaaan...
"I HATE YOU!" she screamed up at him, before closing her eyes, and letting herself fall over the side of the ship.
Riley faintly heard the howl of rage from the Captain above, but she didn't care. She was falling to her death. Thanks to someone who shall remain stupid.
"You can open your eyes now," that certain someone whispered gently in her ear.
" Oh go away. I'm dying." she snapped back, only squeezing her eyes shut more tightly. She didn't have to listen to him. Idiot. Hmph.
... waaaait a second.
She snapped her eyes open, to take in the sight of herself soaring over the water, in the arms of Peter Pan. He was holding her again!
She jerked violently in his grasp. " Ew, Let go of me you excessively clingy man!"
He shrugged. " If you say so." His grip loosened. The girl realizing the stupidity of her requested gasped in horror and clung tightly to the boy.
" Kidding! I was kidding!" she breathed out in terror.
Peter laughed.
Riley remained unusually silent, and strangely pale for the remainder of the trip across the water, as her mind began to straighten itself.
She had jumped. And Peter had ..caught her? Obviously, She mentally grumbled. He could have told me he was going to do that -before- I jumped! Yet none the less, Peter..had.. saved her?
The girl groaned. Oh no..
Peter had saved her.
The boy reached a nice landing spot, and gently set Riley down.
She stared at him awkwardly. Better just get it over with..
She sighed, then, rushed forward and hugged him stiffly, blushing slightly. "Thank you."
Peter put on his dazzling smile. "My pleasure."
She coughed nervously. " Well, yes." She shifted uncomfortably. " Well, it's been fun, but it's getting late, and I have lots to do, and I have to..you know, go..do..it." Riley coughed again, then in a hurry, turned to leave.
The boy placed a hand on her shoulder, holding her in place.
He turned her back around. " Are you forgetting something?" He inquired innocently.
"..Oh yes.." She patted him on the shoulder. " You're a great person." She moved to leave once more.
And once more, was stopped by a hand. " I meant, something like..you're name?" Peter supplied.
The girl threw up her arms in defeat. " Oh fine, FINE. Riley. My name's Riley. Happy? Can I go now?" she asked irritably, crossing her arms across her chest.
"Riley." He said, smiling. "Riley.." he repeated once more, letting it roll over his tongue. " I like it."
She looked up, surprised. " Y-you d-do?"
He nodded his head, " I think it's beautiful." He paused, looking the girl in the eyes. " Like you." he finished, grinning charmingly.
Riley glared at him, but couldn't help but blush ferociously, and look downward, not being able to meet his gaze.
"Thanks.." she mumbled, going even redder.
Smiling mischievously, the boy leaned closer. "You know, Riley," he began, making the color in her face grow to a deeper shade every second. "You were wrong."
She stepped backward, frowning."What do you mean I was wrong?"
"You said you would never need saved. You were wrong, I saved you."
Riley rolled her eyes, pushing him backwards.
"Auuugh! Boys!" she growled, then marched off.
"Riley? Hey wait!" The boy called to her. "I was just joking!" He explained, running after her through the trees.
Then, they both disappeared from sight.
A/N: I FINALLY updated. Yah! Took me long enough ( read: around seven years) Sorry : ( I've been having PMS ( Procrastinating Megan Syndrome) Very ugly. So I apologize for that. : ( Please don't hate me. I hope you like this chapter! And thank you ever so much to everyone that reviewed. You are the best! Peter Pan shaped cookies to all of you. : ) Enjoy! And review, review, review! Makes me feel special when you do. : )
P.S. As always, I apologize for grammar and spelling mistakes.. I didn't have anyone beta this Chappie.