A/N- The song for this chapter is Bad Blood by Bastille, I feel like this is a good representation of this chapter.
loyal-| giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution
Crystals POV
While the fighting was going on, I couldn't find Henry. He was nowhere to be found. Perhaps he decided to head home. As long as he was happy, I would be as well. My real family were here in Neverland, however I would miss him terribly, he was a kid with a bright future, he really cares, which is more than anybody has done for me.
I wasn't frightened. His family were strong, quite excellent fighters. However they revealed their weaknesses all to well. Even my 'mother' favoured her right hand. For she couldn't fight. She would face Peter in a magic duel.
Hook favoured his left hand. He didn't have a hook on it at the moment, which is ironic, given his name. He also favoured the blonde haired women, Emma. She was quite stronger then she seemed, but she was just like me, a sad orphan, he would really have to prove himself if he wanted her.
We all have weaknesses. Rumple was nowhere to be seen. Which means he probably has Henry. But I was here and Peter is okay so Henry can go home and do whatever. We're staying here.
Lost in thought, Regina smiles and my stomach explodes in excruciating pain. I look down, she put a certain spell, that only she could reverse with her twisted magic. I knew from the pain in Pan's eyes that this was not good. I hated everybody looking at me all at once, Soon I couldn't handle it. I doubled over in pain. And I blacked out upon hearing Pan's voice.
Peters POV
It was all going according to the plan, they fought well and with all their might. I kept sneaking glances at Crystal who was battling valiantly. Then she walked away and switched spots with Alec, the lost boy who would keep an eye out for any possible trouble. Suddenly I heard a scream of pain, and that was something I wish I had never had to hear. It was Crystal, Regina sent a dark spell spiralling at her. Worst part, is that I could not undo it, only Regina could undo this magic she casted.
"If you want her to survive hand over Henry." Regina says defiantly glaring at me. Henry was currently with Rumple. That pathetic excuse of a man had taken him.
"Rumple.." I say not taking my eyes off Crystal.
"Either you give him back, or I take Crystal" she says firmly
"I told you, you filthy blithering idiot, I don't have Henry." I say.
Hook smiles "Looks like we got a crocodile to hunt."
"No, you listen to me right now, If you do not undo this I will kill all of you along with Henry" I say disgustingly glaring at Regina. From the corner of my eye I could see Emma cringing. She was strong but she would be deemed nothing without her son.
"Give us Henry. And then we'll unlock the spell, or have her die. because it'll be painful Pan. And you cannot kill her just to stop her aching pain." Regina says folding her arms.
"Let her die then." I say. "You are all so thick skulled, you don't think bigger, or at all. Neverland is not to be underestimated. Kindly leave my island, right now. I never want to see your faces again, and if I do. I will kill you.
I wink at her from the corner of my eye. There was a way to save her. Regina didn't know about it yet.
The Teardrops Of A Mermaid. There is only one reasonable mermaid, Ariel.
She seemed appalled by my response. In a huff they all go off to find Rumple, saying no more.
I gently shook Crystal awake.
Crystals POV
I pretended to be alright. But my stomach felt like I was being stabbed, repeatedly, and then being burned, I felt like shit to say the least. I felt like my heart was beating to fast or to slow. I felt hot and cold all at once, It felt like blinking took energy, beads of sweat were pooling on my forehead.
But Peter was no fool. He knew I felt weak. He told me he was going to fly me to mermaid cove. I would have to talk to a friendly mermaid named Ariel. Tell her my situation and hope she might give me a tear to save me. It would be hard. I was never great at making friends honestly I was always isolated. The outcast the wallflower.
I sigh inhaling a long shaky breath. It was worth a shot.
He picked me up and we flew to the cove with as much speed as possible.
It's interesting how a mother could do that her own child, It was like I was going through the same thing under different circumstances. Evidently had it not been for Henry's family all coming together to save him, I wouldn't have any hope. But I suppose she's evil, and she thinks I am Pan's lackey. All is understood, my father did terrible things to me in the first place, but he brought upon me, the one thing that was ever good in my life, Peter Pan. Meanwhile Henry was nowhere to be seen. I hoped the little guy was alright. He was worth more than people gave him credit for.
We touched down and a knot formed in my stomach, clenching slowly, and then unclenching. Perhaps it was the curse or my nerves, I would never know.
He set me down on a flat rock, grabbed a smooth pink conch shell and blew, softly but loud enough if you listened.
Suddenly ripples circled several times.
A little mermaid with fiery red hair surfaced. She had a beautiful green tail. She wore a little necklace around her neck. She had pale skin.
She looked everywhere like everything fascinated her. She was a curious mermaid.
She looked up at Peter. Normally other mermaids would have drowned us by now, especially given the situation. I suppose that we are alright then, for now.
"Ariel, this is Crystal. My.." He says
"TRUE LOVE? Oh Peter I knew you'd find her! Thankfully it is not that wretch Wendy!" She says excitedly cutting him off.
"Oh you're both quite lucky to have each other. I love .. A human, my father wants me to marry a merman prince. But I do not want to." She says sadly.
Gathering my strength I go closer to Ariel. I remembered the legends, that every child knows, about Ursula, and Prince Eric.
I wanted to help her find her happy ending, she deserved it. "Prince Eric is going to need your help, at sundown he will be on a shipwreck. Give him a kiss. Sing him a song. He will never forget you. Trust me!" I say.
I didn't hear her reply. I collapsed. The curse was catching up to me rapidly, I could feel it, like poison that was slowly spreading, I hoped for another chance. Another chance with Peter.
"I love you." I say quietly.
And then I went under.
Peters POV
I will find Regina and tear her apart piece by piece, for doing this to my Crystal. She sacrificed herself to save Ariel's "love". She was truly the best, she didn't deserve this.
After she said I love you her eyelids closed. She was still breathing but barely, it was shaky, all felt still. My mind was racing. I never got to say it back.
Ariel came up to us, she looked deeply saddened. She leaned over Crystal, shook her head.
A single tear flowed down her face, and landed on Crystals cheek.
That moment she fell, I thought I lost her, and in this moment I realized, I could never let her go. She deserves so much more than these pathetic excuses of a 'family', she deserved happiness.
Suddenly her cheeks began to glow. Her body began to regain it's heat. I haven't been this relieved in my entire life.
"She isn't strong enough. But she will wake up soon." Ariel says smiling.
I smile back "Thank you so much. Now please go find your true love"
She grins wider, "You truly have changed Peter. For the better as well. Crystal is special. I can sense it."
She then jumps back into the ocean and swims off. I stay with Crystal stroking her hair gently.
Maybe I have changed. I don't know, I like it. But it makes me vulnerable. They will definitely hunt her down otherwise, they already have for their own selfish benefit, I didn't even have Henry, and they still came after her. They will continue to hurt her. She's the only thing that weakens me.
I won't let them touch her. As long as I live I will protect Crystal. I've had enough of having everything i care about being ripped away from me. Never again.
Slowly Crystals eyes flutter open. I smile, she returns it. She looked much healthier. She didn't have pale skin, she was healthy, but still a little weak. I took a deep breath, all was not lost. I refused to lose her ever again.
"It worked" she said smiling.
I nod. We both walk back to the camp. Felix greets us with a smile. They couldn't find out she was okay. They had to think I let her die. Or they will kill her without mercy.
I suddenly remembered Henry. Crystal loved him, she was his sister after all. I know she had the same thought. "Crystal" I say in all seriousness.
She glances up at me and I lean in to whisper in her ear, "I love you too"
Suddenly a loud pitched screech filled the air, interrupting my thoughts entirely.
A/N- keep up with the clues loves xx
areej