"Which cell?"Melana asked for the fifteenth time.
"It's that cell,"Jiang said, tiredly, to a section where there were rows of Mollusk girls.
"Why do they all have to look the same . . .,"Melana complained.
"I'll find her,"Peter said.
"No, you go find the Starcatchers down the hall,"Jiang said.
He nodded and walked down the hall.
"we got to do this fast, so pick up the pace. Move,"Jiang said harshly to both of them.
Melana rushed the cell area and looked for Tiger Lily. Most of the Mollusks were sleeping, it was really hard to tell them apart.
One girl really stood out thought, mostly because Melana recognized her. She was curled in the corner but she had a red headband with a white and red feather. Her hair was in two neat braids and she had a long tan colored dress with tan mocassins.
Melana unlocked the cell with the key that Jiang lent her. The Mollusk girl woke up and sprang to her feet, braced to run while holding a dagger towards Melana. Melana took a step back, but Jiang kept her in the cell.
At least Jiang will protect me, Melana thought.
"Um . . . is your name Tiger Lily?"Melana asked, her hands shaking in front of her.
The Mollusk girl nodded.
"I am Melana and behind me is Jiang. We are here to help you escape,"Melana continued.
Tiger Lily gave her a skeptical look, still kept her dagger braced,
"We come with Peter. We are taking you because you know the ways of the jungle. Once we beat these bad guys, we can release all the Mollusks and other people in this cell area,"Melana said.
"How do I know that your not one of them?"Tiger Lily asked.
"Do I look like one of them?"Melana asked sarcastically back, gesturing to her J.U.S.S. uniform.
"She does,"Tiger Lily said, nodding to Jiang.
"I am a Starwatcher undercover. I am sorta like Peter except I can't fly all the time,"Jiang replied.
Tiger Lily's eyes danced between Melana and Jiang, deciding if she can trust them.
She sheathed her dagger and said,"I will help you, but only if you promise to release my tribe once we are finished."
Jiang and Melana both nodded.
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Peter rushed down the hall, looking for a none Mollusk men. He then spotted three cells of men who didn't look like all the other natives.
He quickly unlocked all three of the cells. Then went to each one, shaking them, saying,"Get up."
They all mumbled and groaned, but they eventually woke up after five seconds.
He grabbed them impatiently by the arm and dragged them outside their cell until all of them were standing in a line, confused looks shot towards Peter.
"Are you the Starcatcher group?'Peter asked in a deep, gruff voice to hide his usually pitched voice.
They all nodded.
"Good, come with me,"Peter said, turning to walk towards Jiang.
"What's happening?"One of them asked.
"Are you going to ask questions the entire time?"Peter asked, sarcastically.
The man shook his head.
"Good. I am your escape guy. I need you to help retake Neverland,"Peter replied.
"Are you a renegade Other?"Another man asked.
"See? There you go with the questions again,"Peter said, throwing his arms in the air.
They decided to shut their mouths and follow him silently.
As Peter met up with Jiang, one of the Starcatchers ran and hugged her,
"Jiang! Are you all right?","the Starcatcher asked.
"I am fine dad,"Jiang said, cooly.
"Dad?"Melana asked, Tiger Lily trailing behind her.
"Yes. Sorry, my name is Robert Pan, Jiang's father,"Robert said.
"Tiger Lily?"Peter said, his eyes lighting up.
"Peter? You're safe,"Tiger Lily said, running up and hugging him.
"Peter? As in Peter Pan?"One of the Starcatchers asked.
"It can't be,"Another one mumbled.
Peter lifted his hood and replied,"Yes."
They gasped and muttered between themselves.
A man with lite brown hair came up to Peter and said,"I am Jon Pan. Do you happen to know Elysea?"
"Yes. She came here looking for you but we had a errand in the real world. She stayed behind because of complications but she told me to find you. And I did,"Peter replied.
Jon grinned.
"As you can see there is me, Robert, and Mike Schull. We will help you with anything. It's our mission,"Jon said.
"Good,"Peter said, then turned to Jiang,"We need to get going. We have been here long enough."
Jiang nodded.
"Okay, we are going to exit this area as silently as possible. If we are caught up by Others, take them down. Clear?"Peter said.
Everyone nodded.
"Let's do this."
Friday, May 31, 2013
Chapter 13 : Others
Peter started to board a ship as I jumped into the seat in front of the operating board.
I was deeply confused with all the switches and buttons.
The power source was shut down, so I couldn't operate it.
If I turn it on, I might turn on the lights and music.
"Hey, Peter, is it pushable?" I asked.
Peter shrugged and pushed it, it moved slightly.
"Great. So, you are going to push the ship, and when it starts to ascend, jump in and I will power it up. We are going to jump start it,"I explained.
I hopped behind the control board and Peter started pushing. Once it started lifting, Peter gave it a hard shove and vaulted into the ship. I pulled a lever forward and the ship lifted off into the dark ride.
I waved to Peter and said,"Bye!"
"Good Luck!" Peter grinned and waved,"It's a pleasure to meet ya."
I waved back and prayed to God,"Please keep him safe."
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Peter took in a deep breathe as the zooming whiteness surrounded him.
As the whiteness cleared out, Peter saw the gloominess below.
Happiness, just think happy thoughts.
As he slipped on the frozen ocean surface, a odd droning sound rung out.
A detecting system?
Black ninjas started popping up everywhere, surrounding Peter.
20 . . . 30 . . . 40 . . . 50 ninjas? Man, that's overkill!
The ninjas braced to jump on him.
Peter reached behing his head and pulled the Sword of Mercy from his sheath.
The ninjas jumped int the sky, so did Peter.
He met them halfway down, and slashed his sword in a circular arch. Taking out the ten ninjas, turning into ten piles of dust. Peter grinned.
This sword is long enough to kill ten at time, neat.
More started advancing on the ground, but it didn't faze Peter. He arched the sword around himself and took out ten more. Thirty were left, but they decided to retreat.
As they were zooming off to Neverland, Peter muttered,"Yea, go tell your King."
Peter trudged on, when he got to the Never Jungle, he heard no sound.
Where is Jiang and Melana?
Peter walked around, trying to find at least one of them. As he passed by his hideaway tree stump, he saw foot prints.
He crouched down and it looked like there was a struggle. He followed the prints into the thickest part of the jungle. He tripped and stumbled on every single rock and tree root there is. Then he came to a clearing.
He reached the base of Mt.Neverest. The foot prints stopped there.
If I was a evil guy, where will my secret base be?
He felt around the base of the mountain. His hand brushed over a inden in the rock. A fine line imprint.
He brushed the snow away and found a secret door.
He tried to find anything on the side of the door because there was no handle.
His hand landed on a key . . . no . . . a keypad. He brushed the snow off and it revealed a stainless steel keypad.
Okay, theres keys . . . . so there must be a password.
He then heard crunching in the snow behind him.
He ran into the trees nearby the keypad.
Probably I might see the code.
Then Peter froze in fear, a odd coldness that was colder than the air already surrounded him.
He turned and saw the Skeleton walking up in a dark cape and typed on the keypad.
Peter, using his enhanced eyes (a talent that his low starstuff signature can still uphold), saw the code.
6 - 5 - 1 - 4 . . .
The Skeleton looked around him, trying to see if anyone was nearby. Reassured that no one was there, he went back to the code.
2 - 3 - 1 - 9
The pad beeped and the door opened.
As the door shut, Peter jumped into action. As he was about to type in the code, he stopped.
I need a disguised.
He looked down at his outwear, he could barely see his normal green clad, so that was good. His black coat almost matched the Skeleton's coat, except it had white trims. Everything else seemed fine.
Peter pulled his feathered hat off and shoved it in his inside pockets of his coat. Then he felt around the collar of his coat and pulled at a hood. As he pulled the hood over his head, a Other or ninja walked up.
Peter tensed, hopping out of the trees to not look suspicious.
As the Other walked by, he nodded his head towards Peter.
Peter stood there, waiting for the Other to enter the door. After the Other entered, he counted ten minutes until he advanced towards the door.
Pulling up the keypad, he typed in; 6-5-1-4-2-3-9.
The door unlocked and it lifted away; revealing a tunnel with weird lights.
"What's this?" Peter mumbled under his breathe.
The tunnel was surrounded in a faint white light.
He shrugged to himself and walked in. When he got to the second door, it was locked too. This time, the code for the other keypad didn't work.
Darn
He looked around, trying to see if there was any inscription of the code anywhere.
"Come on,"Peter mumbled, looking desperately. Then he stared at the door, thinking back to what Elysie said,
We will pray that we can take Neverland back.
Do you think He will answer?
He will.
"He will. Ha, let's see if He will,"Peter mumbled.
He then prayed a prayer under a whisper,"Uh God, need a little help here. Maybe you can send down some magical code that can unlock anything? Um . . Amen."
He waited to see if something happened.
Nothing, just the silent gloom in the tunnel.
Okay, did that get higher then this gloomy ceiling?
Then he heard footsteps approaching.
Oh no.
He looked around and saw nowhere to hid when the Other was walking in, he jumped.
The Other passed under him, not knowing that Peter was above him, gripping the ceiling for support. Once the Other typed in the pad; K-I-N-G-5-3, the door opened.
Trying to avoid the keypad again, he swung towards the door and barely passed through the opening when it was closing, silent as a ghost.
As he looked up, he saw an entire control room, swamped with Others. Screens everywhere showing different parts of Neverland.
"Woah."
Peter got up and started acting like a gloomy Other.
A Other dressed in a fancy black army uniform, confronted Peter and asked,"What are you doing here?"
"I was sent to check on the prisoners,"Peter said.
The "chief" Other looked at him suspiciously and then asked him,"Who sent you?"
"The Skeleton,"Peter replied, completely guessing now.
With a little more thought, the Other allowed him to pass through. Then the Other grabbed Peter's arm, a cold feeling swept through his body, making it more difficult not to shiver.
"I will have one of our men escort you,"the "chief" Other said.
Peter gave him a nod.
"Escort this one to the cells,"the "chief" Other said to a passing Other.
The Other nodded and bowed slightly.
Peter followed the assigned Other. The Other took him through series of doors and tunnels that Peter couldn't keep track of.
How am I going to lead a bus-load of captive out of here?
"Heres the plan; I am going to release the prisoners ten at a time. Each time, you shut off the security cameras. Each pass should take up to five minutes at sprinting speed,"the Other whispered.
Confused, Peter asked,"Who are you?"
The Other turned and looked up to him and he saw Jiang.
"Jiang! What are you doing here?"he asked.
She put a finger to her lips and pulled Peter into a empty locker room.
She took the hood of her head. Her hair was in a messy side-ponytail, her eyes had a frantic look in her face.
"While Melana and I were looking for prisoners, the Others attacked us. We split up so I didn't know where Melana was at the time. I yelled to warn her. But she was captured. They chased me for a very long time until I lost them in the jungle. After several hours, I decided to go undercover and find the captives on my own. It was a coincidence that I ran in just as the chief assigned me to you,"Jiang said.
"So his nam really is Chief,"Peter joked.
Jiang gave hims a cold stare.
"Um, just take me to them,"Peter corrected.
Jiang pulled her hood back on and then they walked back into the gloomy hall in silence.
"I don't think we should execute your plan,"Peter whispered,
"Why?"Jiang whispered back.
"There are way to many prisoners. They may not be as fast and if we get in trouble, all of us will be thrown into a cell."
"What's your plan?"
"I am going to choose the most skilled at combat so that if we end up in trouble, they can fend for themselves. Then we can retake Neverland with their help and bring out the prisoners afterward."
"Smart."
When they approached a locked vault, Jiang typed in a code and the vault unlocked.
9-2-7-8, Peter repeated in his mind.
They stepped into the opening, into a dark, damp room.
Jiang lit a lantern hanging on the wall and closed the vault. As they walked down, for what seemed like five thousand steps, they finally reached the bottom. Peter gasped at the lack of air in the cell area. It was super warm and the air was barely breathable. As they walked inside, Jiang's light shone, for what seemed like rows of cells that seem to go on forever.
Peter looked in every cell as they walked by, in utter horror. Every captive had one cell to themselves. a very narrow and small cell though. They passed through cells of the Mollusk people, they were all sleeping. They all looked starved and their bodies already shown malnutrition.
"No none has died yet, but they are almost close to that. Wait for another week and all these captives will start dying. They get served a small morsel once a day,"Jiang explained in a deep voice, to not ruse excitement if people knew her voice.
Peter was about to say something until Jiang hushed him.
"If they hear your voice, they might get so excited that it will attract the Other's attention,"Jiang whispered in his ear.
He nodded and said nothing.
As they approached to the end of the cells, he sees one cell with a body huddled under a J.U.S.S jacket.
Melana, Peter thought.
Without a word, Jiang unlocked the cell, duck taped Melana who was about to yell and dragged her our of her cell. Peter helped Jiang carry the struggling Melana into a empty cell that was far from the other captives.
"Melana, it's me Jiang. Whatever you do, keep it to a silent level,"Jiang said briefly, pulling her hood down to show that it was actually her and pulled it back up.
Melana relaxed and nodded.
Peter yanked the duct tape off of Melana's mouth and she silently yelled in pain.
"Why did you do that for?" She whispered towards Peter.
"Because I can,"Peter replied. And lifted his head to reveal his face under his hood.
"Peter? You came back,"Melana whispered, grinning ear-to-ear.
"Yep."
"Oh, thank goodness. Things are getting really dark around here and you are our only hope. Where's Elysie?"
"She stayed behind. We needed someone to operate the ride in order to reach the bridge. So Elysie gave up her mission and let me fulfill it. She is going to be on the watch for escaping Others though."
"That's smart,"Jiang said, approving Elysie's actions.
"Did you get the sword?"Melana asked.
"Yep,"Peter said, pulling it from his sheath.
Melana and Jiang stared at it in amazement as it's soft warm glow shone in the darkness.
"Beautiful,"Melana and Jiang said at the same time.
Grinning, Peter slid it back into his sheath.
"Repeat our plan to Melana,"Jiang said.
"I am here to do Elysie's mission first. I am going to release her father and the Starcatcher group, They can fend for themselves if we get caught up in something."
"That's three people. Including Melana, it's four. It's smart to stop there or add one more person if necessary,"Jiang suggested.
"Tiger Lily. She knows the secret paths and hideouts that the Others aren't familiar with yet."
"We better get to it,"Melana said.
They got up from their cell, walked out, and went back to the part of the gloomy, energized with hope.
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I was getting very impatient sitting on a nearby bench, watching the entrance.
As a stroller ran over her feet for the hundredth time, Elysie fumed.
Come on, God. Can I please do something other then being run over by strollers of annoying little children?
Nothing happened.
Several hours passed and it was already midnight. The crowd started to dim as it was only a hour from closing.
Then I got the most horrible headache. Like someone was banging the back of my head with a hammer.
Something bad.
I looked around, everything seemed fine. Until a pan pipe sounded from the Peter Pan's Flight speakers. Something definitely is not right over there.
I got up and rushed towards the line.
I was deeply confused with all the switches and buttons.
The power source was shut down, so I couldn't operate it.
If I turn it on, I might turn on the lights and music.
"Hey, Peter, is it pushable?" I asked.
Peter shrugged and pushed it, it moved slightly.
"Great. So, you are going to push the ship, and when it starts to ascend, jump in and I will power it up. We are going to jump start it,"I explained.
I hopped behind the control board and Peter started pushing. Once it started lifting, Peter gave it a hard shove and vaulted into the ship. I pulled a lever forward and the ship lifted off into the dark ride.
I waved to Peter and said,"Bye!"
"Good Luck!" Peter grinned and waved,"It's a pleasure to meet ya."
I waved back and prayed to God,"Please keep him safe."
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Peter took in a deep breathe as the zooming whiteness surrounded him.
As the whiteness cleared out, Peter saw the gloominess below.
Happiness, just think happy thoughts.
As he slipped on the frozen ocean surface, a odd droning sound rung out.
A detecting system?
Black ninjas started popping up everywhere, surrounding Peter.
20 . . . 30 . . . 40 . . . 50 ninjas? Man, that's overkill!
The ninjas braced to jump on him.
Peter reached behing his head and pulled the Sword of Mercy from his sheath.
The ninjas jumped int the sky, so did Peter.
He met them halfway down, and slashed his sword in a circular arch. Taking out the ten ninjas, turning into ten piles of dust. Peter grinned.
This sword is long enough to kill ten at time, neat.
More started advancing on the ground, but it didn't faze Peter. He arched the sword around himself and took out ten more. Thirty were left, but they decided to retreat.
As they were zooming off to Neverland, Peter muttered,"Yea, go tell your King."
Peter trudged on, when he got to the Never Jungle, he heard no sound.
Where is Jiang and Melana?
Peter walked around, trying to find at least one of them. As he passed by his hideaway tree stump, he saw foot prints.
He crouched down and it looked like there was a struggle. He followed the prints into the thickest part of the jungle. He tripped and stumbled on every single rock and tree root there is. Then he came to a clearing.
He reached the base of Mt.Neverest. The foot prints stopped there.
If I was a evil guy, where will my secret base be?
He felt around the base of the mountain. His hand brushed over a inden in the rock. A fine line imprint.
He brushed the snow away and found a secret door.
He tried to find anything on the side of the door because there was no handle.
His hand landed on a key . . . no . . . a keypad. He brushed the snow off and it revealed a stainless steel keypad.
Okay, theres keys . . . . so there must be a password.
He then heard crunching in the snow behind him.
He ran into the trees nearby the keypad.
Probably I might see the code.
Then Peter froze in fear, a odd coldness that was colder than the air already surrounded him.
He turned and saw the Skeleton walking up in a dark cape and typed on the keypad.
Peter, using his enhanced eyes (a talent that his low starstuff signature can still uphold), saw the code.
6 - 5 - 1 - 4 . . .
The Skeleton looked around him, trying to see if anyone was nearby. Reassured that no one was there, he went back to the code.
2 - 3 - 1 - 9
The pad beeped and the door opened.
As the door shut, Peter jumped into action. As he was about to type in the code, he stopped.
I need a disguised.
He looked down at his outwear, he could barely see his normal green clad, so that was good. His black coat almost matched the Skeleton's coat, except it had white trims. Everything else seemed fine.
Peter pulled his feathered hat off and shoved it in his inside pockets of his coat. Then he felt around the collar of his coat and pulled at a hood. As he pulled the hood over his head, a Other or ninja walked up.
Peter tensed, hopping out of the trees to not look suspicious.
As the Other walked by, he nodded his head towards Peter.
Peter stood there, waiting for the Other to enter the door. After the Other entered, he counted ten minutes until he advanced towards the door.
Pulling up the keypad, he typed in; 6-5-1-4-2-3-9.
The door unlocked and it lifted away; revealing a tunnel with weird lights.
"What's this?" Peter mumbled under his breathe.
The tunnel was surrounded in a faint white light.
He shrugged to himself and walked in. When he got to the second door, it was locked too. This time, the code for the other keypad didn't work.
Darn
He looked around, trying to see if there was any inscription of the code anywhere.
"Come on,"Peter mumbled, looking desperately. Then he stared at the door, thinking back to what Elysie said,
We will pray that we can take Neverland back.
Do you think He will answer?
He will.
"He will. Ha, let's see if He will,"Peter mumbled.
He then prayed a prayer under a whisper,"Uh God, need a little help here. Maybe you can send down some magical code that can unlock anything? Um . . Amen."
He waited to see if something happened.
Nothing, just the silent gloom in the tunnel.
Okay, did that get higher then this gloomy ceiling?
Then he heard footsteps approaching.
Oh no.
He looked around and saw nowhere to hid when the Other was walking in, he jumped.
The Other passed under him, not knowing that Peter was above him, gripping the ceiling for support. Once the Other typed in the pad; K-I-N-G-5-3, the door opened.
Trying to avoid the keypad again, he swung towards the door and barely passed through the opening when it was closing, silent as a ghost.
As he looked up, he saw an entire control room, swamped with Others. Screens everywhere showing different parts of Neverland.
"Woah."
Peter got up and started acting like a gloomy Other.
A Other dressed in a fancy black army uniform, confronted Peter and asked,"What are you doing here?"
"I was sent to check on the prisoners,"Peter said.
The "chief" Other looked at him suspiciously and then asked him,"Who sent you?"
"The Skeleton,"Peter replied, completely guessing now.
With a little more thought, the Other allowed him to pass through. Then the Other grabbed Peter's arm, a cold feeling swept through his body, making it more difficult not to shiver.
"I will have one of our men escort you,"the "chief" Other said.
Peter gave him a nod.
"Escort this one to the cells,"the "chief" Other said to a passing Other.
The Other nodded and bowed slightly.
Peter followed the assigned Other. The Other took him through series of doors and tunnels that Peter couldn't keep track of.
How am I going to lead a bus-load of captive out of here?
"Heres the plan; I am going to release the prisoners ten at a time. Each time, you shut off the security cameras. Each pass should take up to five minutes at sprinting speed,"the Other whispered.
Confused, Peter asked,"Who are you?"
The Other turned and looked up to him and he saw Jiang.
"Jiang! What are you doing here?"he asked.
She put a finger to her lips and pulled Peter into a empty locker room.
She took the hood of her head. Her hair was in a messy side-ponytail, her eyes had a frantic look in her face.
"While Melana and I were looking for prisoners, the Others attacked us. We split up so I didn't know where Melana was at the time. I yelled to warn her. But she was captured. They chased me for a very long time until I lost them in the jungle. After several hours, I decided to go undercover and find the captives on my own. It was a coincidence that I ran in just as the chief assigned me to you,"Jiang said.
"So his nam really is Chief,"Peter joked.
Jiang gave hims a cold stare.
"Um, just take me to them,"Peter corrected.
Jiang pulled her hood back on and then they walked back into the gloomy hall in silence.
"I don't think we should execute your plan,"Peter whispered,
"Why?"Jiang whispered back.
"There are way to many prisoners. They may not be as fast and if we get in trouble, all of us will be thrown into a cell."
"What's your plan?"
"I am going to choose the most skilled at combat so that if we end up in trouble, they can fend for themselves. Then we can retake Neverland with their help and bring out the prisoners afterward."
"Smart."
When they approached a locked vault, Jiang typed in a code and the vault unlocked.
9-2-7-8, Peter repeated in his mind.
They stepped into the opening, into a dark, damp room.
Jiang lit a lantern hanging on the wall and closed the vault. As they walked down, for what seemed like five thousand steps, they finally reached the bottom. Peter gasped at the lack of air in the cell area. It was super warm and the air was barely breathable. As they walked inside, Jiang's light shone, for what seemed like rows of cells that seem to go on forever.
Peter looked in every cell as they walked by, in utter horror. Every captive had one cell to themselves. a very narrow and small cell though. They passed through cells of the Mollusk people, they were all sleeping. They all looked starved and their bodies already shown malnutrition.
"No none has died yet, but they are almost close to that. Wait for another week and all these captives will start dying. They get served a small morsel once a day,"Jiang explained in a deep voice, to not ruse excitement if people knew her voice.
Peter was about to say something until Jiang hushed him.
"If they hear your voice, they might get so excited that it will attract the Other's attention,"Jiang whispered in his ear.
He nodded and said nothing.
As they approached to the end of the cells, he sees one cell with a body huddled under a J.U.S.S jacket.
Melana, Peter thought.
Without a word, Jiang unlocked the cell, duck taped Melana who was about to yell and dragged her our of her cell. Peter helped Jiang carry the struggling Melana into a empty cell that was far from the other captives.
"Melana, it's me Jiang. Whatever you do, keep it to a silent level,"Jiang said briefly, pulling her hood down to show that it was actually her and pulled it back up.
Melana relaxed and nodded.
Peter yanked the duct tape off of Melana's mouth and she silently yelled in pain.
"Why did you do that for?" She whispered towards Peter.
"Because I can,"Peter replied. And lifted his head to reveal his face under his hood.
"Peter? You came back,"Melana whispered, grinning ear-to-ear.
"Yep."
"Oh, thank goodness. Things are getting really dark around here and you are our only hope. Where's Elysie?"
"She stayed behind. We needed someone to operate the ride in order to reach the bridge. So Elysie gave up her mission and let me fulfill it. She is going to be on the watch for escaping Others though."
"That's smart,"Jiang said, approving Elysie's actions.
"Did you get the sword?"Melana asked.
"Yep,"Peter said, pulling it from his sheath.
Melana and Jiang stared at it in amazement as it's soft warm glow shone in the darkness.
"Beautiful,"Melana and Jiang said at the same time.
Grinning, Peter slid it back into his sheath.
"Repeat our plan to Melana,"Jiang said.
"I am here to do Elysie's mission first. I am going to release her father and the Starcatcher group, They can fend for themselves if we get caught up in something."
"That's three people. Including Melana, it's four. It's smart to stop there or add one more person if necessary,"Jiang suggested.
"Tiger Lily. She knows the secret paths and hideouts that the Others aren't familiar with yet."
"We better get to it,"Melana said.
They got up from their cell, walked out, and went back to the part of the gloomy, energized with hope.
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I was getting very impatient sitting on a nearby bench, watching the entrance.
As a stroller ran over her feet for the hundredth time, Elysie fumed.
Come on, God. Can I please do something other then being run over by strollers of annoying little children?
Nothing happened.
Several hours passed and it was already midnight. The crowd started to dim as it was only a hour from closing.
Then I got the most horrible headache. Like someone was banging the back of my head with a hammer.
Something bad.
I looked around, everything seemed fine. Until a pan pipe sounded from the Peter Pan's Flight speakers. Something definitely is not right over there.
I got up and rushed towards the line.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Chapter 12: Happiest Place on Earth
We walked along the solid ocean in a silent matter. I shivered and cuddled my arms even though i had five layers on. Peter just walked ahead in just a trenchcoat that didn't look too warm.
"Where did you get that?"I asked.
"From my den. It seemed nice and you were freezing,"Peter replied.
"Why is there a empty sword sheath?"I asked, noticing a long sheath for a long sword, strapped to his back.
"Don't know. It's just empty,"Peter said.
"Are you scared?"
"Scared? Of what?"
"The Others."
It seemed to hit a nerve because he tensed up.
"No. They just look inferior behind their weapons but behind that, they are wimps,"Peter replied coldly.
"You know, I was scared to go into this mission. I suck at combat. To be honest, I am just a techy,"I confessed.
"A techy?"
"Yea, a person who handles computers and stuff like that."
"I don't care for them, personally. How is that fun?"
"In the real world, it's a way of life."
There was a silence as we trudged one the solid ice. Snow started to drift again that I could barely see Skull Rock, which was looming ahead.
"Why aren't you flying?"\
"Because. . . ,"Peter started, but spaced out in the distance,"I don't feel like it."
"You are such a liar,"I teased.
There was a harsh silence. He started to get fidgety by rubbing his finger back and forth on his lower lip.
"Tell me. It's not gonna hurt,"I said, trying to assure him.
He gave me a long look, then he made his decision and confessed,"Ombra took my shadow. I don't know how, maybe he connected with it, but he did. It was the exact time, if I could remember, when Neverland changed in five or maybe six . . . I don't know, let's just say very short seconds . . . and that's when Tink died." His voice breaking when he mentioned the late fairy.
We walked up to Skull Rock in silence. As we were climbing towards the eye hole, I said,"It's my fault that Tink died."
Peter cut in and said,"I know. I sorta forgive you."
Th 'sorta' had a cold edge to it that I did not like.
We finally reached the eyehole and helped each other, balance ourselves out.
"Do you remember which direction we jump towards?"I asked.
"Outside. Give me the pod,"Peter said.
I took out the pod from my jacket pocket. I held it out and Peter held to the pod too.
Then, we jumped.
I felt the wind rushing past my ears and I saw the ocean surface coming way too fast.
God, please make this work.
Just as I prayed that prayer, whiteness surrounded us.
I held in my scream this time and so did Peter.
The whiteness slowly faded and I saw the miniature Neverland below.
I let out my breathe.
"We made it,"I said.
Peter paid no mind to me. He was mesmerized by all of the ride's features.
Our little ship turned the corner and I saw the long, yet reassuring, line. I took in the warm air because I was still cold from my swim in the Mollusk Sea. As we got off our ship and left the attraction, I took of my bubble coat and deflated it because it was warm enough to just have my 'wet' J.U.S.S jacket. Peter kept his coat on to keep his cover.
We approached the Sword in the Stone, but there was a lot of people around it; taking pictures and trying to pull it out.
"We can't do it right now. Theres too many people out,"I said.
"So what do we do?"Peter asked.
I looked around and saw a lot of attractions.
Oh yea.
"You know, we are in Disneyland; a.k.a. The Happiest Place on Earth! We can't leave without having a little fun,"I said.
Peter just stared at me, uninterested.
"Come on party-pooper,"I said, grabbing his arm and lead him out of Fantasyland. Just to get a little more freedom from the Peter Pan ride.
"What do you feel like going on?"I asked.
"Are you sure that we have the time?"
"What? Have you become a time-checking freak? Where's the fun in being that? Come on, you're Peter Pan. Fun is your forte."
"Well, yea. But I don't feel like doing my forte right now."
"Come one. Right now it's 7:25. We will wait till the firework show, which is at 9:00, then we sneak in and do our stuff. Easy, we have lots of time to kill."
Peter looked around and released a smile from his ghostly face. That was the first time I ever saw him smile since I met him in the dull Skull Rock. It was like once he smiled, the world just got a little bit happier.
"Where to?"I asked.
He shrugged and said,"I don't know . . . something fast. Not slow."
"Space Mountain."
"What's that?"
"You'll see."
I grabbed his arm and pulled him towards Tomorrowland. As we approached the strange white building, Peter was staring in awe at all the different attractions to choose from.
"You are gonna have to get used to it sometime or another,"I teased.
As we walked inside, we got in line. The line was going way to slow for my liking.
Impatient after all the hall turning and finally reached the main boarding area, I whispered to Peter,"Follow me, try no to be seen."
I then speed walked silently outside the line. I looked and saw people boarding the ride.
"Come on,"Peter said.
He then started jumping over people's heads at a astounding speed and height, occasionally using the line barriers for take offs. No one noticed. He then hopped to the boarding deck, smirking at me.
"Show off,"I mumbled.
I vaulted over the line post and barely missed a man's shoulder but then I jumped on another waiting post, pushing me into the air again. I tried my best to keep completely 'ninja' silent. I landed next to Peter. No one noticed because lots of people were talking and taking pictures of themselves. Or flat out bored of waiting that they were dozing off.
I looked towards Peter and gave him a smirk.
He laughed back at me.
Another 'ship' stopped at our boarding deck.
Peter and I sat in the front. We were both jumping in our seats. Then the ride started. As we were slowly climbing through a tunnel, Peter said,"Why is it so slow?"
Before I could answer, we shot through the dark surroundings. I was laughing as we zoomed through the stars with twists and turns.
"Up ahead, they are going to take your picture,"I said, through my laughing.
Then a bright light flashed. After that, the ride was over.
I looked over at Peter and he was laughing too.
"Come on, let's see our picture,"I said.
We walked over to the picture screens and it showed our picture.
I did a gun pose while Peter did a funny ninja pose, his fist near my face,
I gave him a mean stare.
I then checked my watch and it read 8:25.
"We have time for more rides,"I said.
After that, we went crazy.
We visited the Matterhorn, Splash Mountain, Thunder Mountain, and Indiana Jones Adventure.
Of course, we had to cut in line. After our ride tour, the clock read 9:00.
People slowly walked towards the Main Street area.
"Time to start,"I said.
"Yea. Thanks for the fun,"Peter said.
I grinned.
Then I gave him a Space Mountain picture and a picture that we took in front of the Matterhorn.
"For keeps, so you never forget,"I said.
"Thanks,"Peter said, taking the photos and putting them in his coat.
I made my mind and I decided to ask him what I was itching to ask him.
"Peter, what happens if you died today?"I asked.
"Why do you think that? I probably won't die today because I have been dealing with this problem for a very long time in weak conditions. I am in a stronger condition right now."
"What if you did when you least expect it? What will happen? Just think."
"Well . . . when you're dead, you're dead. Dying is a whole another adventure in itself."
"Do you think there is a afterlife?"
"Not really, I really haven't made my mind on that one. I never really had to consider the death possibility before. I am not that religious."
"would you end up in heaven or hell? If they are real."
"Heaven."
"Why?"
"Because I save other and make their lives safer."
"You need Jesus to go to heaven."
"Why?"
"Saving people just doesn't cut it if it isn't for God."
"Why?"
"Because that is just the way it is since Adam ate the bad fruit."
"Adam? Jesus? God? Elysie, all of this sound like those old, white-haired, religious guys who are no fun."
"There is a God, and he is fun all the way. I can prove it."
"Prove it."
"We will pray that we can take Neverland back and destroy the King."
"How do you know that he will answer?"
"He will."
Peter stared at me but sensed that I was completely confident.
"Okay,"Peter mumbled.
I grinned.
We both closed our eyes and I spoke,"Dear God, thank you that you got us this far in this hard mission. I am praying that you will help us defeat the King and take back Neverland. I pray that you will work in all of us. I pray that we will all commit this journey to you. Amen."
We opened our eyes.
"I don't feel anything special,"Peter said.
"You usually don't. You will see the difference soon enough,"I said.
"Why should I commit this mission to some invisible being?"
"Because that invisible being is going to take back Neverland."
We walked silently towards the Sword in the Stone.
"How do I get to heaven? If there is one,"Peter asked.
"You have to believe and accept Jesus into your life."
Peter thought for a long time.
"Do you know who Jesus is?"I asked.
"Yea, we had to read all about Him in this huge book that no liked to read at St.Norberts,"Peter said.
"It's the Bible. Once you learn to love Him, you can see the exciting things that are in the Bible."
"So, just for review's sake, if I believe in Jesus. I can go to heaven when I die?"
"Yep. Once your prayed the sinner's prayer."
Peter nodded slowly.
The music started to blare through all the speakers surrounding the Sleeping Beauty Castle.
"It's time,"Peter said.
We then sprinted towards Fantasyland but saw line barriers set in front of all the entrances. No one was inside though. Peter jumped over and I rolled under.
We ran towards the Sword in the Stone and when we reached it, Peter stood behind the stone and I was on the side. He then took out the tip.
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As Peter took out the tip, he heard a voice inside of him say, Repent of your sins.
Repent of my sins? What's sin?
It didn't answer, Peter was left confused.
"Are you gonna fo it or not?"Elysie asked.
"Yea, sorry,"Peter said.
Sins are the all the things that are bad.
Okay, so bad things. Got it. Repent of bad things . . why didn't you just say that?
It didn't answer again.
Peter slowly raised the tip above the hilt. He gently placed it on the handle and the stone began to hum. The tip lit so brightly that he could barely see it but a gold light. The tip slowly sank or melted into the sword's hilt. As it went down the sword turned golden bright in the areas it passes. Then the sword flashed and a giant shock wave swept Peter and Elysie of their feet. Peter grabbed onto the hilt for a grip while Elysie tumbled onto the main road.
Once it passed, Peter scrambled to his feet.
He saw specks of starstuff floating everywhere.
Peter grabbed the hilt and felt a surge of energy that was overwhelming. But comfortable familiar that he almost felt like his old self again.
Starstuff.
He gently pulled the sword out of the stone until it was all the way out. The sword was as long as his leg and the tip was fully restored at the end that it never looked like it broke off in the first place. The blade had a soft, gold color.
"Beautiful,"Peter mumbled.
Elysie just walked over in awe ar the sword.
Peter looked at his empty sword sheath that had been hanging uselessly on his back. He slid the sword into his sheath and it was a perfect fit.
"Now that's why it's there,"Elysie said.
Peter nodded and said,"We need to get back to Neverland."
Elysie nodded and they ran to the attraction.
It was not in operation though.
"How do we get back?"Peter asked.
Elysie looked careful at the ride.
"We can't get back, but maybe you can,"Elysie concluded.
"What?"
"We need someone here to operate this ride. It doesn't automatically do it by itself."
"So, you are going to say?"
Elysie nodded, a sad look in her eyes and said,"I much as I hate staying here. . . I have to. Its the way God wants it to be. Go and save Neverland. I will male sure that every Other who escapes will be caught."
Peter smiled and gave her a quick hug. And when he meant quick, it was quick. Hugging people always have been so awkward to him.
"I am glad to have you as a . . .uh . . great-niece,"Peter said, gritting at the words 'great-niece'.
Man, I feel so old when I say that,He thought.
"Make sure you bring my dad home safe,"Elysie said.
Peter nodded.
They approached the attraction, holding their heads high.
Not knowing that it will be the last time they will see each other for a very long time.
"Where did you get that?"I asked.
"From my den. It seemed nice and you were freezing,"Peter replied.
"Why is there a empty sword sheath?"I asked, noticing a long sheath for a long sword, strapped to his back.
"Don't know. It's just empty,"Peter said.
"Are you scared?"
"Scared? Of what?"
"The Others."
It seemed to hit a nerve because he tensed up.
"No. They just look inferior behind their weapons but behind that, they are wimps,"Peter replied coldly.
"You know, I was scared to go into this mission. I suck at combat. To be honest, I am just a techy,"I confessed.
"A techy?"
"Yea, a person who handles computers and stuff like that."
"I don't care for them, personally. How is that fun?"
"In the real world, it's a way of life."
There was a silence as we trudged one the solid ice. Snow started to drift again that I could barely see Skull Rock, which was looming ahead.
"Why aren't you flying?"\
"Because. . . ,"Peter started, but spaced out in the distance,"I don't feel like it."
"You are such a liar,"I teased.
There was a harsh silence. He started to get fidgety by rubbing his finger back and forth on his lower lip.
"Tell me. It's not gonna hurt,"I said, trying to assure him.
He gave me a long look, then he made his decision and confessed,"Ombra took my shadow. I don't know how, maybe he connected with it, but he did. It was the exact time, if I could remember, when Neverland changed in five or maybe six . . . I don't know, let's just say very short seconds . . . and that's when Tink died." His voice breaking when he mentioned the late fairy.
We walked up to Skull Rock in silence. As we were climbing towards the eye hole, I said,"It's my fault that Tink died."
Peter cut in and said,"I know. I sorta forgive you."
Th 'sorta' had a cold edge to it that I did not like.
We finally reached the eyehole and helped each other, balance ourselves out.
"Do you remember which direction we jump towards?"I asked.
"Outside. Give me the pod,"Peter said.
I took out the pod from my jacket pocket. I held it out and Peter held to the pod too.
Then, we jumped.
I felt the wind rushing past my ears and I saw the ocean surface coming way too fast.
God, please make this work.
Just as I prayed that prayer, whiteness surrounded us.
I held in my scream this time and so did Peter.
The whiteness slowly faded and I saw the miniature Neverland below.
I let out my breathe.
"We made it,"I said.
Peter paid no mind to me. He was mesmerized by all of the ride's features.
Our little ship turned the corner and I saw the long, yet reassuring, line. I took in the warm air because I was still cold from my swim in the Mollusk Sea. As we got off our ship and left the attraction, I took of my bubble coat and deflated it because it was warm enough to just have my 'wet' J.U.S.S jacket. Peter kept his coat on to keep his cover.
We approached the Sword in the Stone, but there was a lot of people around it; taking pictures and trying to pull it out.
"We can't do it right now. Theres too many people out,"I said.
"So what do we do?"Peter asked.
I looked around and saw a lot of attractions.
Oh yea.
"You know, we are in Disneyland; a.k.a. The Happiest Place on Earth! We can't leave without having a little fun,"I said.
Peter just stared at me, uninterested.
"Come on party-pooper,"I said, grabbing his arm and lead him out of Fantasyland. Just to get a little more freedom from the Peter Pan ride.
"What do you feel like going on?"I asked.
"Are you sure that we have the time?"
"What? Have you become a time-checking freak? Where's the fun in being that? Come on, you're Peter Pan. Fun is your forte."
"Well, yea. But I don't feel like doing my forte right now."
"Come one. Right now it's 7:25. We will wait till the firework show, which is at 9:00, then we sneak in and do our stuff. Easy, we have lots of time to kill."
Peter looked around and released a smile from his ghostly face. That was the first time I ever saw him smile since I met him in the dull Skull Rock. It was like once he smiled, the world just got a little bit happier.
"Where to?"I asked.
He shrugged and said,"I don't know . . . something fast. Not slow."
"Space Mountain."
"What's that?"
"You'll see."
I grabbed his arm and pulled him towards Tomorrowland. As we approached the strange white building, Peter was staring in awe at all the different attractions to choose from.
"You are gonna have to get used to it sometime or another,"I teased.
As we walked inside, we got in line. The line was going way to slow for my liking.
Impatient after all the hall turning and finally reached the main boarding area, I whispered to Peter,"Follow me, try no to be seen."
I then speed walked silently outside the line. I looked and saw people boarding the ride.
"Come on,"Peter said.
He then started jumping over people's heads at a astounding speed and height, occasionally using the line barriers for take offs. No one noticed. He then hopped to the boarding deck, smirking at me.
"Show off,"I mumbled.
I vaulted over the line post and barely missed a man's shoulder but then I jumped on another waiting post, pushing me into the air again. I tried my best to keep completely 'ninja' silent. I landed next to Peter. No one noticed because lots of people were talking and taking pictures of themselves. Or flat out bored of waiting that they were dozing off.
I looked towards Peter and gave him a smirk.
He laughed back at me.
Another 'ship' stopped at our boarding deck.
Peter and I sat in the front. We were both jumping in our seats. Then the ride started. As we were slowly climbing through a tunnel, Peter said,"Why is it so slow?"
Before I could answer, we shot through the dark surroundings. I was laughing as we zoomed through the stars with twists and turns.
"Up ahead, they are going to take your picture,"I said, through my laughing.
Then a bright light flashed. After that, the ride was over.
I looked over at Peter and he was laughing too.
"Come on, let's see our picture,"I said.
We walked over to the picture screens and it showed our picture.
I did a gun pose while Peter did a funny ninja pose, his fist near my face,
I gave him a mean stare.
I then checked my watch and it read 8:25.
"We have time for more rides,"I said.
After that, we went crazy.
We visited the Matterhorn, Splash Mountain, Thunder Mountain, and Indiana Jones Adventure.
Of course, we had to cut in line. After our ride tour, the clock read 9:00.
People slowly walked towards the Main Street area.
"Time to start,"I said.
"Yea. Thanks for the fun,"Peter said.
I grinned.
Then I gave him a Space Mountain picture and a picture that we took in front of the Matterhorn.
"For keeps, so you never forget,"I said.
"Thanks,"Peter said, taking the photos and putting them in his coat.
I made my mind and I decided to ask him what I was itching to ask him.
"Peter, what happens if you died today?"I asked.
"Why do you think that? I probably won't die today because I have been dealing with this problem for a very long time in weak conditions. I am in a stronger condition right now."
"What if you did when you least expect it? What will happen? Just think."
"Well . . . when you're dead, you're dead. Dying is a whole another adventure in itself."
"Do you think there is a afterlife?"
"Not really, I really haven't made my mind on that one. I never really had to consider the death possibility before. I am not that religious."
"would you end up in heaven or hell? If they are real."
"Heaven."
"Why?"
"Because I save other and make their lives safer."
"You need Jesus to go to heaven."
"Why?"
"Saving people just doesn't cut it if it isn't for God."
"Why?"
"Because that is just the way it is since Adam ate the bad fruit."
"Adam? Jesus? God? Elysie, all of this sound like those old, white-haired, religious guys who are no fun."
"There is a God, and he is fun all the way. I can prove it."
"Prove it."
"We will pray that we can take Neverland back and destroy the King."
"How do you know that he will answer?"
"He will."
Peter stared at me but sensed that I was completely confident.
"Okay,"Peter mumbled.
I grinned.
We both closed our eyes and I spoke,"Dear God, thank you that you got us this far in this hard mission. I am praying that you will help us defeat the King and take back Neverland. I pray that you will work in all of us. I pray that we will all commit this journey to you. Amen."
We opened our eyes.
"I don't feel anything special,"Peter said.
"You usually don't. You will see the difference soon enough,"I said.
"Why should I commit this mission to some invisible being?"
"Because that invisible being is going to take back Neverland."
We walked silently towards the Sword in the Stone.
"How do I get to heaven? If there is one,"Peter asked.
"You have to believe and accept Jesus into your life."
Peter thought for a long time.
"Do you know who Jesus is?"I asked.
"Yea, we had to read all about Him in this huge book that no liked to read at St.Norberts,"Peter said.
"It's the Bible. Once you learn to love Him, you can see the exciting things that are in the Bible."
"So, just for review's sake, if I believe in Jesus. I can go to heaven when I die?"
"Yep. Once your prayed the sinner's prayer."
Peter nodded slowly.
The music started to blare through all the speakers surrounding the Sleeping Beauty Castle.
"It's time,"Peter said.
We then sprinted towards Fantasyland but saw line barriers set in front of all the entrances. No one was inside though. Peter jumped over and I rolled under.
We ran towards the Sword in the Stone and when we reached it, Peter stood behind the stone and I was on the side. He then took out the tip.
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As Peter took out the tip, he heard a voice inside of him say, Repent of your sins.
Repent of my sins? What's sin?
It didn't answer, Peter was left confused.
"Are you gonna fo it or not?"Elysie asked.
"Yea, sorry,"Peter said.
Sins are the all the things that are bad.
Okay, so bad things. Got it. Repent of bad things . . why didn't you just say that?
It didn't answer again.
Peter slowly raised the tip above the hilt. He gently placed it on the handle and the stone began to hum. The tip lit so brightly that he could barely see it but a gold light. The tip slowly sank or melted into the sword's hilt. As it went down the sword turned golden bright in the areas it passes. Then the sword flashed and a giant shock wave swept Peter and Elysie of their feet. Peter grabbed onto the hilt for a grip while Elysie tumbled onto the main road.
Once it passed, Peter scrambled to his feet.
He saw specks of starstuff floating everywhere.
Peter grabbed the hilt and felt a surge of energy that was overwhelming. But comfortable familiar that he almost felt like his old self again.
Starstuff.
He gently pulled the sword out of the stone until it was all the way out. The sword was as long as his leg and the tip was fully restored at the end that it never looked like it broke off in the first place. The blade had a soft, gold color.
"Beautiful,"Peter mumbled.
Elysie just walked over in awe ar the sword.
Peter looked at his empty sword sheath that had been hanging uselessly on his back. He slid the sword into his sheath and it was a perfect fit.
"Now that's why it's there,"Elysie said.
Peter nodded and said,"We need to get back to Neverland."
Elysie nodded and they ran to the attraction.
It was not in operation though.
"How do we get back?"Peter asked.
Elysie looked careful at the ride.
"We can't get back, but maybe you can,"Elysie concluded.
"What?"
"We need someone here to operate this ride. It doesn't automatically do it by itself."
"So, you are going to say?"
Elysie nodded, a sad look in her eyes and said,"I much as I hate staying here. . . I have to. Its the way God wants it to be. Go and save Neverland. I will male sure that every Other who escapes will be caught."
Peter smiled and gave her a quick hug. And when he meant quick, it was quick. Hugging people always have been so awkward to him.
"I am glad to have you as a . . .uh . . great-niece,"Peter said, gritting at the words 'great-niece'.
Man, I feel so old when I say that,He thought.
"Make sure you bring my dad home safe,"Elysie said.
Peter nodded.
They approached the attraction, holding their heads high.
Not knowing that it will be the last time they will see each other for a very long time.
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Chapter 11: Hangman's Tree
Our 'walk' across the sea was long (about an hour or two) but we finally reached the shores of the mainland. I was surprised that there was barely anyone or creature around.
No sound at all. Just a silent gloom.
It creeped me out and sent shivers up my spine, not talking about the cold which was still freezing.
"Where did everyone go?"I asked.
"Held captive,"Peter said, walking up to me.
"They captured everyone?"
"Seems like it."
I shivered even more, the air has gotten colder than it was before. Definitely more challenging for me to stand.
"We better get to Hangman's Tre, it's getting really cold,"I said.
We trudge through, what seems to be the Jungle of Doom or Doomland.
Evil was everywhere. I'm no 'starperson' but I could definitely sense evil everywhere.
After pushing a few branches and tripping over bushes, we finally reached the tree (which was gloomy too).
There were different trap doors and entrances.
"Okay Peter, which one is the 'least thrilling'?"I asked.
He pointed towards the lowest one.
Melana lifted the stone over the entrance and hopped in. The Jiang, Peter, and me.
As I jumped and hit the floor, it took me a long time to adjust to the dark. There were various rugs, a big bed, and different coves and holes that seemed to be scattered everywhere. Though it all seemed . . . messy, it looked more trashed because everything was turned over and ransacked.
"What happened?"I muttered.
Peter, close enough to hear me, answered,"The Others found our hideout and took every Lost Boy,"Peter said.
I nodded.
"Is that your room?"Melana asked, pointing to a bear rug draped over a doorway.
He nodded.
Jiang and I walked up and just as we pulled the drap aside, random things started falling out. I ignored those factors and dug through the mess for the tip.
"It's over here,"Peter directed, walking over to some sort of closet.
He pushed through a few things and revealed a small vault with some sort of keyhole and keyboard.
"Wow, techy,"Melana commented.
"Yea, the Imagineers made it for me to keep the pod in but I decided to put more important things in it,"Peter said.
He pulled out a gold locket , which was hanging from his neck, and placed it in the keyhole and it gave off a warm, golden light. Then he typed in a password that I could not see.
The vault unlocked and we helped him pull it open.
There were various things inside but Peter pulled a purple, velvet drawstring bag. He then shut the vault and locked it. He pulled the drawstrings apart and pulled out a golden, silver, tip.
"This is the tip,"Peter said, handing it to me.
"I was supposed to turn it in with the sword but I forgot,"Peter added.
"Do you know how to summon the sword?"Melana asked.
"Nope. Didn't even know that I could,"Peter said.
"Do you know, Jiang?"I asked.
"I have a theory that I think may be true,"Jiang said, unsureness in her voice.
We waited for her to say more.
"Okay, well, we can't connect it with star-rock, we will have to do it with the resources here in the U.S. There is a starstuff signature in Disneyland,"Jiang said.
"What is it?"I asked.
"The Sword in the Stone,"Jiang replied.
"What? That hunky piece of metal? Sorry to say, but I yanked it a couple of times but I felt no 'light and airy feeling',"I said. Obviously no one but Melana knew what I was talking about.
"Sorry, she's a book reader,"Melana blurted.
"Well, we need the person who wants to summon the sword to stab the hilt of the sword in the stone with the tip. The sword in the stone will let the tip sink through it's hilt,"Jiang explained.
"Then you pull the sword out of the stone but it isn't the phony one, but the sword of mercy,"Peter continued.
"Exactly."
"Woah, that's so cool, but creepy though,"Melana commented.
"That's doable though. How do we get back?"I asked.
"I can adjust the pod. Give it to me please,"Jiang said, reaching out her hand for the pod. I gave it to her. She then lit starstuff on her hand and touched the pod and held it for ten seconds.
"This pod is now reset to activate anytime you get near a certain location in Skull Rock and in the middle of the ride,"Jiang explained.
"Nice. You know, I really want you to teach me this starstuff stuff,"I teased.
"I highly think you will fail,"Jiang replied back in a matter-of-fact way.
"What about me?"Peter asked.
"You're a possibility,"Jiang replied.
"Possibility?"Peter said distate.
"Man, make us feel like losers,"I added.
We all shared a moment of hushed laughter.
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While the girls were flinging weird jokes that Peter could not understand, he decided to explore his den.
As Peter walked into his den, he looked around.
He picked up his pan pipe that happened to be thrown on the floor when it's supposed to be on top of his small table. He gently cleaned it with the bottom of his shirt. As he placed the pan pipe in his belt, his eyes strayed to a black trench coat with white trims. Peter walked over and picked up the coat. It had many straps and pockets, plus a empty sheaths for a long sword, dagger, and a shot gun.
That's odd, I never had this in my collection.
Then he looked at the tag and it said, WISHES - White International Secret Hierarchy Enforcement System.
Woah, long name there.
He then looked outside and saw how cold it was.
It wouldn't hurt if I wear it for this winter weather.
Peter then slipped it on, he felt a rush of something going through his soul.
He gasped because he was taken aback by strange thoughts.
Thoughts that he could not comprehend, thoughts that sucked his youth out of his soul and replaced with a identity of . . . revenge. He felt more braver and wiser then he was before.
What is this?
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I saw Peter walk out with a black coat on him.
"Nice coat. Can I have mine back?"I asked.
He threw my bubble coat at me. Something was strange because he stared at me with a weird glint in his eyes. He then snapped his fingers in the air.
Everyone stopped talking and looked towards him.
"I have a plan,"Peter declared, with a odd strength in his voice that he didn't speak with befoe.
"Cool, nice to see you better. What is it?"Jiang asked.
"We need to split up. Two people go and find the prisoners. Try to release as many as possible. Do not hesitate to fight a Other. One of you needs to come with me to claim the Sword of Mercy. Who's in?"Peter said.
"I'm in,"I said.
"Me too,"Melana replied. Jiang gave him a nod.
"So, I decided that Elysie and I will cross over and Jiang and Melana search. Once you found everyone, make sure to hide them or cross the bridge if necessary,"Peter directed.
We all nodded.
Where did he start to plan? Let alone, get the strength to do it?
"Let's go,"Peter said, walking up the stairs.
I followed after him, praying in my mind that God will keep all of us safe.
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Jiang and Melana watched as they rushed in a hurry,
"Peter senses the time is near. When the King will put his plan into full action,"Jiang said.
"What? You mean this isn't the worst?"Melana asked.
"The King is evil, he knows that we are here. If we don't stop resisting, which we are, war might break out."
"War?"
"Yea, war towards Peter. They are after him for something. They may just want him. They know that Peter's weak point is his relationships. That's why we need to find them right now while Peter gets the weapon that can defeat the King."
"We better start looking."
They walked up the stairs, through the trap door, and into the forest.
As they neared the Mollusk village walls, Melana's gaze strayed to a hut outside the walls.
Peter and the Lost Boy's first shelter.
"I will go check this hut,"Melana said.
As she walked up, she saw a old sign that said:
LOST BOYS ONLY
NO PIRRATES
NO GIRLS
As she looked closely, she saw really bad handwriting, some newly written then others that seemed older, she could make out:
Peter James Tubby Ted
Thomas Pretniss
Slightly Nibs Cubby
The Twins Tootles
She smiled and walked into the hut.
It was empty but a few stray things were thrown about and a bed was lone in a corner. She looked around and under the bed. There was a heap of stuff under there. Melana pushed the bed away from it's original spot and pushed things out of the way. She gasped.
There was a piece of wood, shaped like a square. She slowly lifted the plank and saw a big hole underneath it.
"Jiang,"Melana said, harshly.
No answer.
She then got up and went outside.
"Jiang,"she said, almost yelling.
"Run!"She heard Jiang yell in the distance.
Others.
Before she could burst into a sprint, she heard someone come up behind her and grab her neck.
She felt the most horrible pain that she ever felt in her life.
In too much pain to scream, she crumbled to the ground, in loss of air for the pain was too overwhelming. Her vision blurred the hand released from her neck, her entire body felt like useless lead.
The last thing she saw was a face of a grotesque man with really bad teeth.
She then drifted to darkness.
No sound at all. Just a silent gloom.
It creeped me out and sent shivers up my spine, not talking about the cold which was still freezing.
"Where did everyone go?"I asked.
"Held captive,"Peter said, walking up to me.
"They captured everyone?"
"Seems like it."
I shivered even more, the air has gotten colder than it was before. Definitely more challenging for me to stand.
"We better get to Hangman's Tre, it's getting really cold,"I said.
We trudge through, what seems to be the Jungle of Doom or Doomland.
Evil was everywhere. I'm no 'starperson' but I could definitely sense evil everywhere.
After pushing a few branches and tripping over bushes, we finally reached the tree (which was gloomy too).
There were different trap doors and entrances.
"Okay Peter, which one is the 'least thrilling'?"I asked.
He pointed towards the lowest one.
Melana lifted the stone over the entrance and hopped in. The Jiang, Peter, and me.
As I jumped and hit the floor, it took me a long time to adjust to the dark. There were various rugs, a big bed, and different coves and holes that seemed to be scattered everywhere. Though it all seemed . . . messy, it looked more trashed because everything was turned over and ransacked.
"What happened?"I muttered.
Peter, close enough to hear me, answered,"The Others found our hideout and took every Lost Boy,"Peter said.
I nodded.
"Is that your room?"Melana asked, pointing to a bear rug draped over a doorway.
He nodded.
Jiang and I walked up and just as we pulled the drap aside, random things started falling out. I ignored those factors and dug through the mess for the tip.
"It's over here,"Peter directed, walking over to some sort of closet.
He pushed through a few things and revealed a small vault with some sort of keyhole and keyboard.
"Wow, techy,"Melana commented.
"Yea, the Imagineers made it for me to keep the pod in but I decided to put more important things in it,"Peter said.
He pulled out a gold locket , which was hanging from his neck, and placed it in the keyhole and it gave off a warm, golden light. Then he typed in a password that I could not see.
The vault unlocked and we helped him pull it open.
There were various things inside but Peter pulled a purple, velvet drawstring bag. He then shut the vault and locked it. He pulled the drawstrings apart and pulled out a golden, silver, tip.
"This is the tip,"Peter said, handing it to me.
"I was supposed to turn it in with the sword but I forgot,"Peter added.
"Do you know how to summon the sword?"Melana asked.
"Nope. Didn't even know that I could,"Peter said.
"Do you know, Jiang?"I asked.
"I have a theory that I think may be true,"Jiang said, unsureness in her voice.
We waited for her to say more.
"Okay, well, we can't connect it with star-rock, we will have to do it with the resources here in the U.S. There is a starstuff signature in Disneyland,"Jiang said.
"What is it?"I asked.
"The Sword in the Stone,"Jiang replied.
"What? That hunky piece of metal? Sorry to say, but I yanked it a couple of times but I felt no 'light and airy feeling',"I said. Obviously no one but Melana knew what I was talking about.
"Sorry, she's a book reader,"Melana blurted.
"Well, we need the person who wants to summon the sword to stab the hilt of the sword in the stone with the tip. The sword in the stone will let the tip sink through it's hilt,"Jiang explained.
"Then you pull the sword out of the stone but it isn't the phony one, but the sword of mercy,"Peter continued.
"Exactly."
"Woah, that's so cool, but creepy though,"Melana commented.
"That's doable though. How do we get back?"I asked.
"I can adjust the pod. Give it to me please,"Jiang said, reaching out her hand for the pod. I gave it to her. She then lit starstuff on her hand and touched the pod and held it for ten seconds.
"This pod is now reset to activate anytime you get near a certain location in Skull Rock and in the middle of the ride,"Jiang explained.
"Nice. You know, I really want you to teach me this starstuff stuff,"I teased.
"I highly think you will fail,"Jiang replied back in a matter-of-fact way.
"What about me?"Peter asked.
"You're a possibility,"Jiang replied.
"Possibility?"Peter said distate.
"Man, make us feel like losers,"I added.
We all shared a moment of hushed laughter.
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While the girls were flinging weird jokes that Peter could not understand, he decided to explore his den.
As Peter walked into his den, he looked around.
He picked up his pan pipe that happened to be thrown on the floor when it's supposed to be on top of his small table. He gently cleaned it with the bottom of his shirt. As he placed the pan pipe in his belt, his eyes strayed to a black trench coat with white trims. Peter walked over and picked up the coat. It had many straps and pockets, plus a empty sheaths for a long sword, dagger, and a shot gun.
That's odd, I never had this in my collection.
Then he looked at the tag and it said, WISHES - White International Secret Hierarchy Enforcement System.
Woah, long name there.
He then looked outside and saw how cold it was.
It wouldn't hurt if I wear it for this winter weather.
Peter then slipped it on, he felt a rush of something going through his soul.
He gasped because he was taken aback by strange thoughts.
Thoughts that he could not comprehend, thoughts that sucked his youth out of his soul and replaced with a identity of . . . revenge. He felt more braver and wiser then he was before.
What is this?
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I saw Peter walk out with a black coat on him.
"Nice coat. Can I have mine back?"I asked.
He threw my bubble coat at me. Something was strange because he stared at me with a weird glint in his eyes. He then snapped his fingers in the air.
Everyone stopped talking and looked towards him.
"I have a plan,"Peter declared, with a odd strength in his voice that he didn't speak with befoe.
"Cool, nice to see you better. What is it?"Jiang asked.
"We need to split up. Two people go and find the prisoners. Try to release as many as possible. Do not hesitate to fight a Other. One of you needs to come with me to claim the Sword of Mercy. Who's in?"Peter said.
"I'm in,"I said.
"Me too,"Melana replied. Jiang gave him a nod.
"So, I decided that Elysie and I will cross over and Jiang and Melana search. Once you found everyone, make sure to hide them or cross the bridge if necessary,"Peter directed.
We all nodded.
Where did he start to plan? Let alone, get the strength to do it?
"Let's go,"Peter said, walking up the stairs.
I followed after him, praying in my mind that God will keep all of us safe.
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Jiang and Melana watched as they rushed in a hurry,
"Peter senses the time is near. When the King will put his plan into full action,"Jiang said.
"What? You mean this isn't the worst?"Melana asked.
"The King is evil, he knows that we are here. If we don't stop resisting, which we are, war might break out."
"War?"
"Yea, war towards Peter. They are after him for something. They may just want him. They know that Peter's weak point is his relationships. That's why we need to find them right now while Peter gets the weapon that can defeat the King."
"We better start looking."
They walked up the stairs, through the trap door, and into the forest.
As they neared the Mollusk village walls, Melana's gaze strayed to a hut outside the walls.
Peter and the Lost Boy's first shelter.
"I will go check this hut,"Melana said.
As she walked up, she saw a old sign that said:
LOST BOYS ONLY
NO PIRRATES
NO GIRLS
As she looked closely, she saw really bad handwriting, some newly written then others that seemed older, she could make out:
Peter James Tubby Ted
Thomas Pretniss
Slightly Nibs Cubby
The Twins Tootles
She smiled and walked into the hut.
It was empty but a few stray things were thrown about and a bed was lone in a corner. She looked around and under the bed. There was a heap of stuff under there. Melana pushed the bed away from it's original spot and pushed things out of the way. She gasped.
There was a piece of wood, shaped like a square. She slowly lifted the plank and saw a big hole underneath it.
"Jiang,"Melana said, harshly.
No answer.
She then got up and went outside.
"Jiang,"she said, almost yelling.
"Run!"She heard Jiang yell in the distance.
Others.
Before she could burst into a sprint, she heard someone come up behind her and grab her neck.
She felt the most horrible pain that she ever felt in her life.
In too much pain to scream, she crumbled to the ground, in loss of air for the pain was too overwhelming. Her vision blurred the hand released from her neck, her entire body felt like useless lead.
The last thing she saw was a face of a grotesque man with really bad teeth.
She then drifted to darkness.
Friday, May 3, 2013
Finally!
Yay!
I have finally been able to make a fanfiction account and publish this story!
You can check it out by going to:
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9259016/1/Believe
Check it out :)
またね！
I have finally been able to make a fanfiction account and publish this story!
You can check it out by going to:
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9259016/1/Believe
Check it out :)
またね！
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Chapter 10: Peter
I quickly unzipped our tent and creeped outside of it.
No noise was heard.
"What is it?" whispered Melana.
"I don't know," I replied back.
I creeped forward even more, but I saw no one but rocks.
"I am sensing a low starstuff signature somewhere in this area. I think it's a Watcher but their power source is extremely low," Jiang whispered.
Peter,I thought. Jiang seemed to have read my expression because she gave me a nod.
I started to get up when Melana yelled,"Elysie! Look out!"
I felt someone grab my left arm and twist it harshly behind my back.
I yelled in pain.
Then I was slammed into the cave wall, both of my arms pinned behind my back, and a dagger at my throat.
"Who are you and what do you want?" a boy's voice said from behind me.
Instead of answering, I tried to squirm out of the boy's grasp to see who it is.
But he slammed me back to the wall again.
"Answer me."
I rolled my eyes.
"I am here to do you no harm. I had no idea I walked into your slumber party. Just here to find my father, that's all,"I said.
"Why?"
"Didn't I just say," I started, but then I rethought because I am not going to be suckered, so I said,"You know, if you stop slamming me into this not-so-pleasant-tasting wall, maybe I will tell you my reasons."
I felt his grip loosen for a second. And boy did I take advantage of that little second.
I pushed the boy with my hands and grabbed the dagger's hilt from behind my head. I then twisted the boy's arm around so that it pointed towards him. He grunted in pain but I didn't care because I wanted to know who he was.
That entire thing happened in a span of three seconds.
He looked at me with defiance but his skin was so white that he almost looked like a ghost. His red hair was looked more limp and his bones were so frail that I could break his arm with one karate chop.
"Peter . . .Pan," I muttered.
"How did you know I was here?" Peter asked, his voice becoming very cracked as if he had a sore throat.
"Um, we didn't. Actually we were just camping here for the night,"I said. Not sarcastically because it was totally true.
Peter stared at me, his eyes beckoning me to answer his question in full.
"I am a half-Starcatcher and a a group of Starcatchers came here several hours ago but we lost them. I am looking for them because one of them is my dad,"I said.
Peter nodded slowly, then asked,"half-Starcatcher?"
"Yea, I don't do all the cool starstuff . . . stuff."
"Ah, kinda got it now."
"Okay! Now, if you please don't mind, don't try to kill us, okay?" I asked.
He just shrugged.
I grabbed both of his arms gently and tied them swiftly together with my head band. He gave me a annoyed look.
"Just in case,"I said.
I escorted him to our tent.
When we got inside, Melana and Jiang sat in awe.
I sat Peter next to me and I untied his hands, threw his dagger towards Melana, and gave him my power bar and water.
He stared at it but then started to tentatively eat and drink.
"So, I am Elysie and they are Melana and Jiang. Jiang's a Watcher, just like you, and Melana is just a friend helping out in this mission," I said.
Peter stared at them, then said,"How did you guys get here?"
Jiang held up the pod.
"We saw the video and we gladly responded to the call,"Melana said.
"What's those weird uniforms that you and Elysie are wearing?"
"We are Junior Secret Service agents. We are trained in the art of combat and military works."
Peter nodded, impressed by Melana's kinda too flowery statement.
"You probably may know me already from this Disney guy, so I don't really need to give a introduction of what I do and why I am here,"Peter said sarcastically.
"Do you, by any chance, know or met Jon Pan?" I asked.
"Pan? Not that I know of. My parents abandoned me at birth. they had good intentions but I haven't seen them or contact with my family since,"Peter replied.
"Well, he is your great cousin and so am I."
"What?"
"I am a Pan too. Since you are older than me, I used to call you Uncle Peter."
"Uncle Peter? I feel so old just hearing that."
"My dad, Jon, came here to respond to your call for help, but I don't know what happened to him until he asked me for help. I am here to find my dad but now, I think I will add to help you take back Neverland because I think it's partially my fault."
"Did you send the Others?"
"No, but close to that."
Peter waited for an answer, intently staring at my eyes and trying to see inside them. His piercing brown eyes creeped me out.
"Well . . . you see . . . how should I put this . . . I didn't believe in you, fairies, and Neverland, at all. No, at first! But . . . yea,"I said, stuttering most of the time. I looked down, too ashamed to look into his eyes, which showed a hint of betrayal. There was a awkward silence.
"But, you believe now? Right?" Peter asked, with hope in his voice.
I nodded.
"Well that's perfect! As long as you believe, I am fine with that,"Peter said, forgiving me quickly.
"Well, I hate to break this family reunion but we need to make a plan. A smart plan,"Jiang said.
"What kind of smart plan?"Melana asked
"A plan of attack, dumby. No, a plan of how to open a milk carton which I can see that it is a mission impossible,"Jiang replied sarcastically.
"Say you plan,"I said.
"First, we need to scout out the entire island; mostly to find where the Others are and where the civilians are trapped. Second, we need to find the Starcatchers and asked them to be part of our cause or send them home if they physically or mentally can not do it. Third, track where the starstuff is so that the Others can't get to it,"Jiang explained.
We all nodded in agreement.
"Wait, these Others, they're not normal,"Peter pointed out.
"Yea, we all know about that. Is there any additional information that wasn't listed in your previous Disney World adventures?" I asked.
Peter was about to say something but Jiang interrupted,"The King. He seems to be the leader of the Others. His plan is to rule Neverland, He on some kind of universal conquest. We do not know of his powers because we never seen or confronted him before. But he is full evil and darkness. And this dangerous demon is roaming on that island. I can sense his darkness a mile away because he is that evil. Lord Ombra and the Skeleton is on the plot too. We are barely fighting anyone normal."
"How did you know that?"Peter asked, curiously.
"Just know. It must be my super accurate Watcher gene,"Jiang said proudly. Peter just stared at her in distaste, clearly not liking her comment.
"Wait until I become a better Watcher then you,"Peter commented. Then Jiang started to get mad, but cooled down quickly. They were clearly not hitting it off.
"Well, I learned about the King in a prophecy,"Jiang said, trying to keep her voice at a cool level.
We all stared at her, waiting to her the prophecy.
'Why do I have to do all the talking,"Jiang said sarcastically, but then continued and said,"Day and night the King will reign. No one pays attention to the King, for he rules the depths of darkness. The King became ruthless and kills anyone he sees, just so that people will pay attention to him. The King's reign will end when Cephas plungers Curtana into his dark, evil heart. But Cephas will be trapped as a black night, dwelling in the heart of a innocent person. Cephas will not be released until he believes in the real King, who will help him realize his true self."
"It sounds like it is incomplete,"I muttered.
"Yea, after the plunge, it gets vague,"Melana added.
"Curtana . . . that's the sword of mercy!"Peter said.
"Yea. I got that one. But, who's Cephas?"I asked.
Jiang just stared at us, waiting for us to get it but we clearly were taking some time to think.
"Wait . . . in Bible school, Cephas means rock . . . but it also means Peter. Because Simon Peter was one of Jesus's disciples and sometime they referred him as "Cephas","Melana said.
"Wait, hold it. You're saying that I am going to approach this super dark King with the Sword of Mercy and plunge it into his heart? That sounds totally psycho. Curtana is faraway! There is no way I can get it,"Peter said.
"Not unless you activate the tip,"Jiang said.
"Activate the tip?"
"Yep, If you activate it, you can summon the sword anytime you want."
"But, I don't have it with me right now."
"It's in Hangman's Tree. I know it's there because I can sense it's starstuff signature."
Peter stared at her again in jealousy, but then said,"Do you know how to activate it?"
"Just leave it to me. I know."
"Well, I guess we are heading to Hangman's Tree,"I said.
As we were packing up, we were interrupted with noise outside our cave. I ran out and saw ninjas climbing up the ragged rock walls toward our cave. I took my sniper gun from my pack and shot at the closest ninja, in the leg of course. The ninja dissolved to dust. I ran back towards the others.
"Pack up our stuff. Ninjas are coming. If you shoot them, they dissolve into some black dust,"I said. Everyone nodded.
"Peter, take cover. They may be after you,"I said. Peter nodded and hid behind the rocks while the others and I prepared. Melana and I got out our sniper guns and loaded them. Then we put our daggers in our tiny sheath on our belt. Jiang looked out.
"Need a weapon?'I offered.
"No thanks. I got this,"she said, then her hand lit up and a gold ball was in her hands.
"Since I am a Watcher, I have the power of the starstuff. This is just weak starstuff that can throw a punch. I can create real starstuff that can make you fly though,"Jiang said, then thought a little more and added,"I also took five years in martial arts."
Jiang crept towards the opening.
The first ninjas jumped. Jiang blasted them with starstuff bolts and they bursted into dust.
I jumped from behind my rock and shot a few, Melana did the same. I felt a presence behind me and I saw a group of ninjas advancing around Melana and I, trapping us in a circle. I tried shooting them, but they were too many and too close that I couldn't see. I tried to look at Jiang, but there were so many that I couldn't see past their darkness. I slowly started to lose hope.
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Peter watched in frozen terror behind his rock as he saw the crowd of ninjas walk from the shadows.
I gotta do something.
Go.
Peter looked around, wondering who said that.
Go.
"What?"Peter mumbled.
Confused, Peter sat there, trying to comprehend that voice that sounded like it came from his heart and everywhere else.
Maybe I should go.
He felt around and his hands clasped his dagger's hilt. He pull it out and jumped from his hiding spot, with a surge of courage flowing through him.
A few ninjas noticed but he slashed them through with one swing.
I need to free Elysie and Melana.
Peter got to Melana and Elysie's spot and attacked the ninjas. In the midst of his attack, his arm felt like it was on fire.
Peter grunted in pain and thought, Push through the pain, you can do this.
He let his adrenaline take control.
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I braced myself, but the ninjas around me quickly dissolved into nothing. I saw Peter standing, braced for more with his dagger in his hand.
He just doesn't know when to quit.
"Go help Jiang, I will watch your back,"Peter commanded.
I grabbed Melana and we rushed to Jiang's aid.
I yelled and shot at all the ninjas I could see. Finally, when all was silent, I looked up. There were no ninjas in sight. Not even a clump of dust was seen. It was like the entire attack was a nightmare.
Creepy.
I saw Jiang looking over the edge.
"What's up?'I asked, sheathing my gun.
Jiang pointed towards Melana, who was barely holding on to a rock.
"Melana! Hold on!"I yelled.
I attempted to climb down, but the height was nauseating.
"I'll levitate down,"Jiang said, like it fazed her.
She slowly walked off the edge and floated in mid air. Then she slowly let herself don.
I waited patiently. Then I remembered Peter.
"Peter!"I called. No answer.
"Oh God, please let him be alright,"I mumbled as I ran back into the cave.
I looked around the walls but he was no where to be found.
Then I heard a barely audible,"Here," from behind the rocks.
I quickly rushed over to the now silent sound source and found Peter sitting behind one of the rocks, grasping his left arm in pain. I kneeled in front of him.
"Let me see,"I said.
He slowly let go and groaned in pain. I saw a deep "ninja like" sword slit that went up his upper arm. Don't want to go into the bloody details, but let's just say there was a lot of 'fruit punch'. I took my pack off, unzipped it, and pulled out a gauze pad. I ripped the package open and gave the gauze to Peter.
"Hold it firm,"I said, placing it firmly on the long bleeding slit.
"It's . . . so . . . cold,"Peter barely mustered to say, eyes slowly closing now.
I noticed that looked more whiter then before, or if so, more transparent and he felt like a ice cube.
This is bad, I'm loosing him.
I took off my jacket and placed it over him.
"Hang in there,"I said as I got up.
I sprinted over to the end of the cave, while Melana and Jiang were sitting down, reminiscing their fright.
"Guys, Peter's down and bad,"I said.
"Got it,"Jiang said, in the most annoying nonchalantly way possible.
Why does nothing seem to surprise this girl? She acts so calm, so all-in-control.
Of course, as you can see, a hint of jealousy seem to develop in me.
I lead Jiang and Melana towards Peter's spot. Unfortunately, Melana couldn't keep her power bar inside her so she had to sit out for a while.
Jiang knelt in front of Peter and grabbed his arm. Peter groaned in pain, but quieter then before.
Then Jiang created a more soft starstuff glow. Unlike the fiery low signature starstuff balls, this starstuff seem more pure, more milk and honey like. I stared at the starstuff in utter awe. Couldn't think a thought, couldn't say a word.
If only I can touch it . . .
Then I heard the bells.
Bells! Music! So peaceful . . .
I started going googly eyes when Jiang said,"Snap out of it, El. It's just a side affect, get used to it if you want to go in the Starcatcher business."
My jealousy snapped me back into reality.
She gently removed the gauze and turned her hand over the long slit, letting the contents fall onto Peter's arm.
In front of my eyes, the slit closed up and only a pink scar slit was left.
I stood in awe and said,"Woah, that's a miracle."
"Nah, just one of those ordinary miracles,"Jiang said.
Peter slowly started to relax and slept comfortably.
I shivered underneath my J.U.S.S. coat which isn't the most warmest outwear to be wearing in snowy weather.
"So, Jiang, how did you get your starstuff powers?"I asked.
"I don't really remember. I was just bored in the Chinese orphanage and played with my hands. And then a gold ball appeared in my hands. At first, I was super tired when I made my first starstuff ball because after that, I fell asleep for hours. Definitely exhausted. But now, I am getting used to it. It's when I do the big 'bling bling' is when I get extremely exhausted,"Jiang said.
"Bling bling?"
"Yea, it's when you do the big magic stuff. You have to have a really immune and strong starstuff flow in your system to withstand the side affects. I only have enough energy to do one every month because my starstuff power doesn't regenerate that fast. The last bling bling that I did was when I covered my home in a large globe of starstuff. To make us invincible when a attack comes. No one can get inside without my permission. Though I collapsed and slept for two weeks. I couldn't levitate or do starstuff tricks for a month. I have slow regeneration."
"Is that why you can only levitate and not fly?"
Jiang nodded, then looked towards Peter.
"But, maybe he can do big stuff without taking a breathe. Peter can fly already. All he needs to know is how to attack with starstuff,"Jiang said.
"You think he can do that right now if he could?"
"What? No way Jose. It seems like the Others took a majority of his starstuff portions in him and et him weak. Right now, he is as fragile as a 103 year old man."
"Isn't that his age? 103?"
"Yup. Since he doesn't have the starstuff to substance his immune system and health, he has the same affects as a really old person has in a 12 year old body."
"That's . . . not pleasant."
"Tell me about it. If only we can find his shadow, we may restore his starstuff contents."
"Shadow?"
"Yes, Peter's shadow has all his starstuff signature in it. When he is connected with his shadow, he can fly and do as many things as he wants. His shadow contains probably hundreds of trunks of starstuff. Super powerful. But if it's in the hands of the King . . . it can do impeccable evil."
None of us said a word after that.
Peter slowly started stirring and his eyes opened slightly.
"Is it bad?" He asked, his voice sounding a little more stronger then last.
"See for yourself,"Jiang said.
Peter painfully looked down towards his arm and his eyes went wide, like saucer plates.
"How did . . . how did you heal it?" Peter asked.
"Hmm, some starstuff was involved,"Jiang replied.
"Your starstuff magic."
"Correct."
"You have to teach me sometime."
"Yea, maybe I will once you get your shadow back."
Peter seemed totally let down by the comment. He stared at the ground.
"Okay, we need to start heading out towards Hangman's Tree, the ocean is completely frozen solid by now so it's solid enough for us to walk,"I said.
I walked close to the cracks of the cave and the air was so cold that I let out a shiver.
Through my uncontrollably chattering teeth I said,"Me-la-na . . . ho-w yo-u d-oi-ng . .?"
"Fine,"Melana said, from her corner.
I skipped away from the crack and regained control of my jaw but not my shivers.
Melana walked up to me and asked,"Do you have another jacket?"
I shook my head.
"Let's get going,"I said.
We picked up our bags and packed up our stuff.
Jiang, Peter, Melana, and I walked to the edge of the cave.
Jiang picked up Peter and lowered herself to the ground below.
"Elysie, do you think we will be able to get through?"Melana asked.
"It's in God's hands,"I said.
We climbed down the wall.
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"We sent out our men to Skull Rock, but none came back,"Skeleton said to the King, disappointment in his voice.
"You mean they got away?"the King asked.
The Skeleton nodded his head, fearful if he was going to be punished.
The King cursed and yelled,"We have to contain that Pan!"
"Yes, King,"the Skeleton said curtly.
"How about three Pan's,"Ombra said, emerging from the shadows.
"Three?"the King questioned.
"There are three other girls with him. Two are related to him,"Ombra continued.
"Who are they?"
"Elysea Pan and Jiang Pan. The other girl is Melana Chase."
"I want them all in custody. Find them and bring them to me. You can handle them anyway but bring them in one piece."
"Yes King."
At that, Ombra submerged into the shadows.
No noise was heard.
"What is it?" whispered Melana.
"I don't know," I replied back.
I creeped forward even more, but I saw no one but rocks.
"I am sensing a low starstuff signature somewhere in this area. I think it's a Watcher but their power source is extremely low," Jiang whispered.
Peter,I thought. Jiang seemed to have read my expression because she gave me a nod.
I started to get up when Melana yelled,"Elysie! Look out!"
I felt someone grab my left arm and twist it harshly behind my back.
I yelled in pain.
Then I was slammed into the cave wall, both of my arms pinned behind my back, and a dagger at my throat.
"Who are you and what do you want?" a boy's voice said from behind me.
Instead of answering, I tried to squirm out of the boy's grasp to see who it is.
But he slammed me back to the wall again.
"Answer me."
I rolled my eyes.
"I am here to do you no harm. I had no idea I walked into your slumber party. Just here to find my father, that's all,"I said.
"Why?"
"Didn't I just say," I started, but then I rethought because I am not going to be suckered, so I said,"You know, if you stop slamming me into this not-so-pleasant-tasting wall, maybe I will tell you my reasons."
I felt his grip loosen for a second. And boy did I take advantage of that little second.
I pushed the boy with my hands and grabbed the dagger's hilt from behind my head. I then twisted the boy's arm around so that it pointed towards him. He grunted in pain but I didn't care because I wanted to know who he was.
That entire thing happened in a span of three seconds.
He looked at me with defiance but his skin was so white that he almost looked like a ghost. His red hair was looked more limp and his bones were so frail that I could break his arm with one karate chop.
"Peter . . .Pan," I muttered.
"How did you know I was here?" Peter asked, his voice becoming very cracked as if he had a sore throat.
"Um, we didn't. Actually we were just camping here for the night,"I said. Not sarcastically because it was totally true.
Peter stared at me, his eyes beckoning me to answer his question in full.
"I am a half-Starcatcher and a a group of Starcatchers came here several hours ago but we lost them. I am looking for them because one of them is my dad,"I said.
Peter nodded slowly, then asked,"half-Starcatcher?"
"Yea, I don't do all the cool starstuff . . . stuff."
"Ah, kinda got it now."
"Okay! Now, if you please don't mind, don't try to kill us, okay?" I asked.
He just shrugged.
I grabbed both of his arms gently and tied them swiftly together with my head band. He gave me a annoyed look.
"Just in case,"I said.
I escorted him to our tent.
When we got inside, Melana and Jiang sat in awe.
I sat Peter next to me and I untied his hands, threw his dagger towards Melana, and gave him my power bar and water.
He stared at it but then started to tentatively eat and drink.
"So, I am Elysie and they are Melana and Jiang. Jiang's a Watcher, just like you, and Melana is just a friend helping out in this mission," I said.
Peter stared at them, then said,"How did you guys get here?"
Jiang held up the pod.
"We saw the video and we gladly responded to the call,"Melana said.
"What's those weird uniforms that you and Elysie are wearing?"
"We are Junior Secret Service agents. We are trained in the art of combat and military works."
Peter nodded, impressed by Melana's kinda too flowery statement.
"You probably may know me already from this Disney guy, so I don't really need to give a introduction of what I do and why I am here,"Peter said sarcastically.
"Do you, by any chance, know or met Jon Pan?" I asked.
"Pan? Not that I know of. My parents abandoned me at birth. they had good intentions but I haven't seen them or contact with my family since,"Peter replied.
"Well, he is your great cousin and so am I."
"What?"
"I am a Pan too. Since you are older than me, I used to call you Uncle Peter."
"Uncle Peter? I feel so old just hearing that."
"My dad, Jon, came here to respond to your call for help, but I don't know what happened to him until he asked me for help. I am here to find my dad but now, I think I will add to help you take back Neverland because I think it's partially my fault."
"Did you send the Others?"
"No, but close to that."
Peter waited for an answer, intently staring at my eyes and trying to see inside them. His piercing brown eyes creeped me out.
"Well . . . you see . . . how should I put this . . . I didn't believe in you, fairies, and Neverland, at all. No, at first! But . . . yea,"I said, stuttering most of the time. I looked down, too ashamed to look into his eyes, which showed a hint of betrayal. There was a awkward silence.
"But, you believe now? Right?" Peter asked, with hope in his voice.
I nodded.
"Well that's perfect! As long as you believe, I am fine with that,"Peter said, forgiving me quickly.
"Well, I hate to break this family reunion but we need to make a plan. A smart plan,"Jiang said.
"What kind of smart plan?"Melana asked
"A plan of attack, dumby. No, a plan of how to open a milk carton which I can see that it is a mission impossible,"Jiang replied sarcastically.
"Say you plan,"I said.
"First, we need to scout out the entire island; mostly to find where the Others are and where the civilians are trapped. Second, we need to find the Starcatchers and asked them to be part of our cause or send them home if they physically or mentally can not do it. Third, track where the starstuff is so that the Others can't get to it,"Jiang explained.
We all nodded in agreement.
"Wait, these Others, they're not normal,"Peter pointed out.
"Yea, we all know about that. Is there any additional information that wasn't listed in your previous Disney World adventures?" I asked.
Peter was about to say something but Jiang interrupted,"The King. He seems to be the leader of the Others. His plan is to rule Neverland, He on some kind of universal conquest. We do not know of his powers because we never seen or confronted him before. But he is full evil and darkness. And this dangerous demon is roaming on that island. I can sense his darkness a mile away because he is that evil. Lord Ombra and the Skeleton is on the plot too. We are barely fighting anyone normal."
"How did you know that?"Peter asked, curiously.
"Just know. It must be my super accurate Watcher gene,"Jiang said proudly. Peter just stared at her in distaste, clearly not liking her comment.
"Wait until I become a better Watcher then you,"Peter commented. Then Jiang started to get mad, but cooled down quickly. They were clearly not hitting it off.
"Well, I learned about the King in a prophecy,"Jiang said, trying to keep her voice at a cool level.
We all stared at her, waiting to her the prophecy.
'Why do I have to do all the talking,"Jiang said sarcastically, but then continued and said,"Day and night the King will reign. No one pays attention to the King, for he rules the depths of darkness. The King became ruthless and kills anyone he sees, just so that people will pay attention to him. The King's reign will end when Cephas plungers Curtana into his dark, evil heart. But Cephas will be trapped as a black night, dwelling in the heart of a innocent person. Cephas will not be released until he believes in the real King, who will help him realize his true self."
"It sounds like it is incomplete,"I muttered.
"Yea, after the plunge, it gets vague,"Melana added.
"Curtana . . . that's the sword of mercy!"Peter said.
"Yea. I got that one. But, who's Cephas?"I asked.
Jiang just stared at us, waiting for us to get it but we clearly were taking some time to think.
"Wait . . . in Bible school, Cephas means rock . . . but it also means Peter. Because Simon Peter was one of Jesus's disciples and sometime they referred him as "Cephas","Melana said.
"Wait, hold it. You're saying that I am going to approach this super dark King with the Sword of Mercy and plunge it into his heart? That sounds totally psycho. Curtana is faraway! There is no way I can get it,"Peter said.
"Not unless you activate the tip,"Jiang said.
"Activate the tip?"
"Yep, If you activate it, you can summon the sword anytime you want."
"But, I don't have it with me right now."
"It's in Hangman's Tree. I know it's there because I can sense it's starstuff signature."
Peter stared at her again in jealousy, but then said,"Do you know how to activate it?"
"Just leave it to me. I know."
"Well, I guess we are heading to Hangman's Tree,"I said.
As we were packing up, we were interrupted with noise outside our cave. I ran out and saw ninjas climbing up the ragged rock walls toward our cave. I took my sniper gun from my pack and shot at the closest ninja, in the leg of course. The ninja dissolved to dust. I ran back towards the others.
"Pack up our stuff. Ninjas are coming. If you shoot them, they dissolve into some black dust,"I said. Everyone nodded.
"Peter, take cover. They may be after you,"I said. Peter nodded and hid behind the rocks while the others and I prepared. Melana and I got out our sniper guns and loaded them. Then we put our daggers in our tiny sheath on our belt. Jiang looked out.
"Need a weapon?'I offered.
"No thanks. I got this,"she said, then her hand lit up and a gold ball was in her hands.
"Since I am a Watcher, I have the power of the starstuff. This is just weak starstuff that can throw a punch. I can create real starstuff that can make you fly though,"Jiang said, then thought a little more and added,"I also took five years in martial arts."
Jiang crept towards the opening.
The first ninjas jumped. Jiang blasted them with starstuff bolts and they bursted into dust.
I jumped from behind my rock and shot a few, Melana did the same. I felt a presence behind me and I saw a group of ninjas advancing around Melana and I, trapping us in a circle. I tried shooting them, but they were too many and too close that I couldn't see. I tried to look at Jiang, but there were so many that I couldn't see past their darkness. I slowly started to lose hope.
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Peter watched in frozen terror behind his rock as he saw the crowd of ninjas walk from the shadows.
I gotta do something.
Go.
Peter looked around, wondering who said that.
Go.
"What?"Peter mumbled.
Confused, Peter sat there, trying to comprehend that voice that sounded like it came from his heart and everywhere else.
Maybe I should go.
He felt around and his hands clasped his dagger's hilt. He pull it out and jumped from his hiding spot, with a surge of courage flowing through him.
A few ninjas noticed but he slashed them through with one swing.
I need to free Elysie and Melana.
Peter got to Melana and Elysie's spot and attacked the ninjas. In the midst of his attack, his arm felt like it was on fire.
Peter grunted in pain and thought, Push through the pain, you can do this.
He let his adrenaline take control.
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I braced myself, but the ninjas around me quickly dissolved into nothing. I saw Peter standing, braced for more with his dagger in his hand.
He just doesn't know when to quit.
"Go help Jiang, I will watch your back,"Peter commanded.
I grabbed Melana and we rushed to Jiang's aid.
I yelled and shot at all the ninjas I could see. Finally, when all was silent, I looked up. There were no ninjas in sight. Not even a clump of dust was seen. It was like the entire attack was a nightmare.
Creepy.
I saw Jiang looking over the edge.
"What's up?'I asked, sheathing my gun.
Jiang pointed towards Melana, who was barely holding on to a rock.
"Melana! Hold on!"I yelled.
I attempted to climb down, but the height was nauseating.
"I'll levitate down,"Jiang said, like it fazed her.
She slowly walked off the edge and floated in mid air. Then she slowly let herself don.
I waited patiently. Then I remembered Peter.
"Peter!"I called. No answer.
"Oh God, please let him be alright,"I mumbled as I ran back into the cave.
I looked around the walls but he was no where to be found.
Then I heard a barely audible,"Here," from behind the rocks.
I quickly rushed over to the now silent sound source and found Peter sitting behind one of the rocks, grasping his left arm in pain. I kneeled in front of him.
"Let me see,"I said.
He slowly let go and groaned in pain. I saw a deep "ninja like" sword slit that went up his upper arm. Don't want to go into the bloody details, but let's just say there was a lot of 'fruit punch'. I took my pack off, unzipped it, and pulled out a gauze pad. I ripped the package open and gave the gauze to Peter.
"Hold it firm,"I said, placing it firmly on the long bleeding slit.
"It's . . . so . . . cold,"Peter barely mustered to say, eyes slowly closing now.
I noticed that looked more whiter then before, or if so, more transparent and he felt like a ice cube.
This is bad, I'm loosing him.
I took off my jacket and placed it over him.
"Hang in there,"I said as I got up.
I sprinted over to the end of the cave, while Melana and Jiang were sitting down, reminiscing their fright.
"Guys, Peter's down and bad,"I said.
"Got it,"Jiang said, in the most annoying nonchalantly way possible.
Why does nothing seem to surprise this girl? She acts so calm, so all-in-control.
Of course, as you can see, a hint of jealousy seem to develop in me.
I lead Jiang and Melana towards Peter's spot. Unfortunately, Melana couldn't keep her power bar inside her so she had to sit out for a while.
Jiang knelt in front of Peter and grabbed his arm. Peter groaned in pain, but quieter then before.
Then Jiang created a more soft starstuff glow. Unlike the fiery low signature starstuff balls, this starstuff seem more pure, more milk and honey like. I stared at the starstuff in utter awe. Couldn't think a thought, couldn't say a word.
If only I can touch it . . .
Then I heard the bells.
Bells! Music! So peaceful . . .
I started going googly eyes when Jiang said,"Snap out of it, El. It's just a side affect, get used to it if you want to go in the Starcatcher business."
My jealousy snapped me back into reality.
She gently removed the gauze and turned her hand over the long slit, letting the contents fall onto Peter's arm.
In front of my eyes, the slit closed up and only a pink scar slit was left.
I stood in awe and said,"Woah, that's a miracle."
"Nah, just one of those ordinary miracles,"Jiang said.
Peter slowly started to relax and slept comfortably.
I shivered underneath my J.U.S.S. coat which isn't the most warmest outwear to be wearing in snowy weather.
"So, Jiang, how did you get your starstuff powers?"I asked.
"I don't really remember. I was just bored in the Chinese orphanage and played with my hands. And then a gold ball appeared in my hands. At first, I was super tired when I made my first starstuff ball because after that, I fell asleep for hours. Definitely exhausted. But now, I am getting used to it. It's when I do the big 'bling bling' is when I get extremely exhausted,"Jiang said.
"Bling bling?"
"Yea, it's when you do the big magic stuff. You have to have a really immune and strong starstuff flow in your system to withstand the side affects. I only have enough energy to do one every month because my starstuff power doesn't regenerate that fast. The last bling bling that I did was when I covered my home in a large globe of starstuff. To make us invincible when a attack comes. No one can get inside without my permission. Though I collapsed and slept for two weeks. I couldn't levitate or do starstuff tricks for a month. I have slow regeneration."
"Is that why you can only levitate and not fly?"
Jiang nodded, then looked towards Peter.
"But, maybe he can do big stuff without taking a breathe. Peter can fly already. All he needs to know is how to attack with starstuff,"Jiang said.
"You think he can do that right now if he could?"
"What? No way Jose. It seems like the Others took a majority of his starstuff portions in him and et him weak. Right now, he is as fragile as a 103 year old man."
"Isn't that his age? 103?"
"Yup. Since he doesn't have the starstuff to substance his immune system and health, he has the same affects as a really old person has in a 12 year old body."
"That's . . . not pleasant."
"Tell me about it. If only we can find his shadow, we may restore his starstuff contents."
"Shadow?"
"Yes, Peter's shadow has all his starstuff signature in it. When he is connected with his shadow, he can fly and do as many things as he wants. His shadow contains probably hundreds of trunks of starstuff. Super powerful. But if it's in the hands of the King . . . it can do impeccable evil."
None of us said a word after that.
Peter slowly started stirring and his eyes opened slightly.
"Is it bad?" He asked, his voice sounding a little more stronger then last.
"See for yourself,"Jiang said.
Peter painfully looked down towards his arm and his eyes went wide, like saucer plates.
"How did . . . how did you heal it?" Peter asked.
"Hmm, some starstuff was involved,"Jiang replied.
"Your starstuff magic."
"Correct."
"You have to teach me sometime."
"Yea, maybe I will once you get your shadow back."
Peter seemed totally let down by the comment. He stared at the ground.
"Okay, we need to start heading out towards Hangman's Tree, the ocean is completely frozen solid by now so it's solid enough for us to walk,"I said.
I walked close to the cracks of the cave and the air was so cold that I let out a shiver.
Through my uncontrollably chattering teeth I said,"Me-la-na . . . ho-w yo-u d-oi-ng . .?"
"Fine,"Melana said, from her corner.
I skipped away from the crack and regained control of my jaw but not my shivers.
Melana walked up to me and asked,"Do you have another jacket?"
I shook my head.
"Let's get going,"I said.
We picked up our bags and packed up our stuff.
Jiang, Peter, Melana, and I walked to the edge of the cave.
Jiang picked up Peter and lowered herself to the ground below.
"Elysie, do you think we will be able to get through?"Melana asked.
"It's in God's hands,"I said.
We climbed down the wall.
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"We sent out our men to Skull Rock, but none came back,"Skeleton said to the King, disappointment in his voice.
"You mean they got away?"the King asked.
The Skeleton nodded his head, fearful if he was going to be punished.
The King cursed and yelled,"We have to contain that Pan!"
"Yes, King,"the Skeleton said curtly.
"How about three Pan's,"Ombra said, emerging from the shadows.
"Three?"the King questioned.
"There are three other girls with him. Two are related to him,"Ombra continued.
"Who are they?"
"Elysea Pan and Jiang Pan. The other girl is Melana Chase."
"I want them all in custody. Find them and bring them to me. You can handle them anyway but bring them in one piece."
"Yes King."
At that, Ombra submerged into the shadows.
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