He still remembered the first day the man came to the island, his companion right behind him. He looked around like he already knew this Island. Of course, Peter could have bet he knew him. He knew this dark Hair and those intense eyes. But it wasn't the small tiny boy he had known anymore. He had grown an attractive Man since he left. He couldn't deny that this muscular body and the intense dark eyes made him weak. But right now it was hidden well under the layers of yellow and blue fabric. He also had a gun and a Dagger. The uniform reminded Peter of the American military. As the two men paved their way through the woods Peter could hear the plants scream in pain as they were cut by the dagger. Peter knew that he could hear them too as he pulled a face while cutting them. After some time he let his companion pave their way but it didn't get better. On the contrary, it got even worse as his companion was far more brutal. They soon build up a camp to sleep near a river. the man took off his clothes and went down to the river to take a bath. Peter followed him without even making one single noise as he was flying and watched him from the tree. He sat down and gazed at the stars. The longer the gazed the more stars appeared. Apparently, he nearly had forgotten how beautiful the island was. He closed his eyes, listening to the sounds around him as he felt someone was watching him. But there was no evidence, so he tried to relax. "Are you going to bath forever, or do you want to eat something, before you go to sleep, Killian?", his companion asked. Peter nearly fell off the tree as he heard the name. could it be true? He knew that the man reminded him of someone. But he'd never thought he would see him ever again. Peters Heart began to pound hard at once. There was a mixture of happiness and fear inside him. He flew to the beach desperately trying not to think about Killian. He told him to never ever come back. Did Killian forget it? Or did the Island already know he was here? Furiously Peter drew his dagger and fought against the straw puppets standing near the woods.

After a while, he sat down in the sand to gain his breath. His stare crossed the sea as he tried to sort his thoughts. A boy with wild blonde hair sat down right next to him but he didn't notice. "Are you Alright?", the boy asked carefully. Peter turned around, ready to draw his dagger but as he recognized the boy his facial expression softened. "Damn, Felix you scared the shit out of me.", he said laughing. "Sorry", Felix said but also had to grin a bit. But the grin disappeared as soon as he saw Peter was wearing a masquerade. "He is back", were the only three words Peter could say out loud at the moment. Felix stopped smiling at once as he saw his leader going pale. "You don't mean Killian, do ya.", Felix asked. Peter just nodded. Every one of the lost boys knew that Peter had sent away Killian on purpose. But only Peter knew that he needed to make Killian his enemy to stop the Island. Killian had to be the next Captain Hook. It was his fate even though Peter didn't want it to be true. He felt Felix Hand on his shoulder. Felix was his right-hand man. And the only lost boy who knew about the real reason Peter sent Killian away. And now, after 10 years when he was nearly over it, Killian came back. Even more attractive than before. Or at least as attractive as Peter couldn't really decide on one version. He adored the young Killian so much but this version made his Heart melt in another way. "Let's go home.", Peter said and stood up. He couldn't change Killians' fate anyway. Maybe he would survive if they both played their part. Peter knew it was a lie. But it was the only hope he had.

The next day Killians' Companion woke up early looking for fruits they could eat when he saw a red-haired boy sitting in an apple tree. He was tiny and dirty all over but with a fierce grin on his face. Every part of his body told him not to talk to the boy. "Do you understand me?", he asked. "Of course I do", Peter laughed and jumped from the branch he sat on, right to the ground. If he wouldn't know it better Killians' companion would have thought the boy could fly. But that was totally absurd. "Where are we?" He asked curiously. "Neverland", the boy said, still grinning like a Cheshire cat. "You're kidding me", the man groaned. Great. He was on an Island with a psychotic kid. "I'm not a kid", Peter said as if he could hear the mans' thoughts. "And you're in my way", He said pulling his dagger. without thinking Killians companion ran back to the camp. He was loud enough to wake Killian up instantly and make him grab the pistol he had hidden under his pillow. Peter hid in a bigger tree as Killian was told about him and followed his companion to the apple tree. But Peter was gone. "Liam there is no boy", Killian said yawning while his companion still desperately looked for Peter who sat in the tree trying not to laugh. As Killian went back to the camp to get a little more sleep he stumbled over a root. Liam saw it and grabbed him by the arm driven by Peters magic. But as Peter realized he came too late he let Liam push Killian away so Liam himself was cut by the Dreamshade. With one jump Killian was back at his feet. "Liam, are you alright?", he asked as he held out his Hand to Liam. "Yes just a little scratch", he said but sank back instantly as he got hit by fever and crucial pain. The plant had to be poisonous. without thinking much Killian lifted his companion and brought him back to their camp. Apart from being jealous Peter had to admit that Killian had become a strong man. He turned red seeing that Killian only wore his underwear. Killian lay down Liam on his bed and cleared the wound with water from the river. With another wet cloth, he cooled down Liams' forehead. Then he had an Idea. He jumped to the ground right behind Killian who turned around at once. "Stay calm. I'm here to help you", he said smiling softly. He was a bit in pain and wondered if Killian would recognize who he was. "Peter?", He asked as if he couldn't believe it. Peter nodded and a shade of exhaustion lay over his face.

"Neverland had changed when you left. The island had gone cruel and poisonous. But there is an opportunity to help him.", Peter said and he meant it. "What's the prize?", Killian asked suspiciously. "He has to stay on Neverland forever.", Peter said. He could nearly see the questions on Killians face. But the man gulped them down. "And there is no other opportunity?", Killian asked. Peter only shook his head. 'Not if I want to save you', he added in mind. Killian sighed. He didn't want to chain Liam to this island but otherwise, his companion would die. He looked at Peter in distress until he finally nodded. "Help him.", he demanded. "I will", said Peter and looked at Liam who fell asleep very quickly "You really like him, don't you?", Peter asked, trying to sound as if it doesn't matter to him. But Killian heard the slight jealousy that swang with the question. "He is my brother", Killian explained. He couldn't help but smile at Peter. He was the only thing on this Island that didn't change at all. "We will go in the evening.", said Peter and sat down on Killians bed. The brown-haired man sat down right beside him. "Why did you send me away?", He finally asked. It was the question Peter had feared the most. "Did I do something wrong?", He continued asking and for one moment Peter saw the little hurt boy he was inside. "No you didn't", Peter said and looked away. "Let's talk about that when we saved your companion over there", he added and gave Killian an apple to eat. Killian took the apple and watched it suspiciously."Don't worry, I won't poison you", Peter said and laughed in a way that made Killians face turn red. The situation was so absurd that he started laughing too. He ate the apple and observed Peter.

In the evening Killian and Peter packed up everything they needed. Peter took one of the empty bottles they used for drinking water. Then he led Killian through the wood without hurting one plant, which was a real relief for Killian. "You still hear them cry, don't ya?", Peter asked. Killian said nothing, but Peter knew he was right. Which meant Killian still loved him. His heart pounded with happiness but even yet he couldn't abandon the fear. As he wasn't able to bear the silence anymore he continued to ask. "What will you do when we saved your brother?" It took Killian a while to think about the question. "When this is over, I will stay on the Island with my brother. And I will hunt you. The demon who brought us here.", He said finally. Even though it wasn't what Peter wanted to hear it was the best for both of them. "So then we are enemies.", He said in a low voice. Killian could hear the sadness but thought, Peter just made that up to weaken him. His memories had been manipulated from his beloved so he couldn't know how Peter felt right now. He just saw a vicious Monster trying to hurt him and to tear his life apart, thought Killian. And Peter wouldn't change that. He'd never planned to talk to him. It didn't take them long to find the source. Peter took the bottle and filled it with water. "He needs to drink this", Peter explained, "And If he doesn't stay on the island he will die, because of his injuries." Killian nodded as Peter reached him the bottle and disappeared. He returned to his brother as fast as he could, giving him the water. He had to wait a few minutes but then Liam opened up his eyes. "Are you feeling better?", Killian asked. "Yes, the pain is gone.", Liam said smiling. Killian was relieved, it worked and hugged his brother tightly. "Let's go home", Liam said and wanted to stand up. "We can't", Killian said and pushed him back on his bed. "What do you mean?", Liam asked, looking shocked. "If you leave, you will die.", Killian explained. "Killian I'd rather be dead than staying in this cursed place", Liam answered. Killian looked at him in disbelief. "You don't know what you're saying Liam", shouted Killian. "I know exactly what I'm saying, Killian. Maybe you'd like it here on this goddamn island together with a psychopathic kid. But I won't stand this. I'm going back tomorrow", he decided. "I can't hold you back, can I?", Killian asked. Liam only shook his head. Killians anger on Peter grew even though he couldn't explain why. But it was eating him up from his very inside.

It was about time the next morning. Killian helped his brother preparing the ship. "We'll see each other on the other side", Liam said and kissed his brothers forehead. Killian nodded and wiped his tears away. Liam always had been there for him. He couldn't think of a life without his brother yet. He had to make this monster pay for it. He was sure that Peter cursed him. Killian looked after his Brother rowing across the sea. The big ship still lay in the little harbour. Killian sat up as noises came from inside the ship. He drew his dagger quietly and slowly walked toward the ship. "Oh, finally something to eat god has mercy with us, it seems", he heard the voice of an older man. As he opened the door of the food storage there was a little chubby man taking as much food as he could hold. "Who are you?", Killian asked. The Man turned around and looked like he was about to faint. "Smee's my name, Sir. Only wanted something to eat. We haven't eaten in days. Didn't know it belongs to you-" "Who are 'we'", Killian interrupted him. "The lost boys that grew up"