Finding Alex | TLOS

In the morning, everyone was ready and waiting out in the lawn in front of the cottage for Alex to arrive. 

Thundering hoof-steps of Cornelius was heard, and Alex came into view. She was wearing her typical green dress, her strawberry blonde hair tied neatly behind with a bright silver headband. She held her wand protectively to her chest, as if a wild animal would pounce at any moment.

Once arriving in the front yard of the cottage, Alex hopped off her unicorn and met everyone together. 

"Hey," Alex said quietly.

"Hey," Everyone responded just as quietly.

A few awkward moments passed, until Alex sighed and brought out her notebook. "Okay, let's make sure we know where everyone is going." She said, and scanned the list.

 Her eyes drooped when her eyes grazed over the group she was forced into, but she hid her emotions well. "Bree and Conner will go to The Otherworld, Red and Morina will go to Oz, Merlin and Mother Goose will go to The Fairytale World, and Guinevere, Arthur and I will go to Neverland. Is everyone okay with that?" she asked, glancing around at everyone's faces. 

Everyone seemed pleased with that.

Alex ushered Lester and Cornelius into the cottage, stopping to make sure they had enough food and water for a couple days. She kept the door unlocked, so Cornelius and Lester could get some fresh air whenever. 

When she met back with the others, Alex brought out her wand and counted to three seconds. Forcing herself to stare anywhere but at Bree and Conner, still feeling betrayed, she zapped her wand and Bree and Conner were off to The Otherworld. She did the same for everyone until it was just Alex, Arthur and Guinevere.

"Are you ready?" Alex queried, staring at Arthur. She tried to ignore Guinevere as much as possible, but it was extremely hard. 

Arthur and Guinevere nodded. "We're ready," 

Alex sighed. She nodded quickly, and with one final zap, they disappeared from Camelot and into the world of Neverland. 

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Alex landed with a thud on the hard ground. She groaned, completely forgetting that's what was about to happen. She rubbed her sides, and quickly got up from her position on the floor. 

Alex looked around to see Guinevere, clutching Arthur worriedly. "This is Neverland?" They both asked in unison. 

"No," Alex said, trying to keep her patience in check. "This is England. We're in The Otherworld," she explained, but the confused looks on their faces stayed put. 

Guinevere frowned. "It's, well...it's quite dark," she remarked, looking up at the starry night sky. 

"Hmm..." Alex looked down at her map, completely oblivious to what Guinevere had said. "If I'm correct, then Peter Pan should be passing us to The Darling's house, right about...now." she looked around to see a shadowy figure appear in the sky. 

"Hey!" Alex shouted up to Peter. "It's me, Alex!" she called. If Peter remembered her, that would be marvelous! If not, then they would have a lot of explaining to do. 

Peter Pan jumped, startled. He peered around the sky, past buildings, and in gardens. But he never looked down! "Who said that?" he finally cautioned, landing on one of the benches. 

"It was me," Alex shrieked from below. 

Peter looked down to see Alex, and he stopped mid-fly. He narrowed his eyes at the young girl, wondering if he had seen her before...

"Yes," Alex smiled triumphantly. "You have met me before. My name's Alex Bailey, and myself and my brother went to Neverland with you-oh yeah, you also helped us defeat Morina, the witch. We need to go back to Neverland,"

"Alex Bailey!" Peter Pan cheered. "I remember you. Where's Conner, the foolish boy?" he chuckled, holding his stomach-he was laughing so much! 

"He's not here. But you'll help me, right?" Alex wished with every bone in her body that he would. If not, then they'd have to tie him up and force him! That wouldn't be much of a fun thing to do with an old friend. 

Peter looked at Alex for a second, until his eyes rested on Arthur and Guinevere. "Who are they?" he questioned, his hands on his hips. "I think I've seen the man before, but I don't remember his name...wait, is that your boyfriend?" 

Alex sighed. She had completely forgot Arthur and Guinevere was standing behind her. "No, Peter, he's not my boyfriend. Not anymore. This is Arthur, and Guinevere. They're my friends." she sniffled, the cold air overwhelming her. 

"No can do, Alex. Sorry, I wish I could," Peter Pan said. "I only help those with a heart as pure as gold and who believe in their deepest wishes. One of them, they don't believe." 

Alex was enraged. "Peter!" she cried, upset. She turned back to Guinevere and Arthur in time to see Peter start to fly away.

"Hey!" Alex called up to him, with no answer. "Where are you going?!"

"Sorry, Alex! I can't help you," Peter called off his shoulder, and flew through the English night sky. 

Alex stomped her foot on the damp, wet pavement. "Which one of you doesn't believe in their greatest wish?!" she asked Guinevere and Arthur. "If one of you don't confess, we'll have to find a whole other way to Neverland!" 

Arthur gulped. "Not me," he said, but his face was blushing. 

"It's not me! I wished to be with Arthur forever, and that is extremely true!" Guinevere said, a little smirk in her eyes.

Alex's heart fluttered, and she glared at Arthur. "Then it's you. What was your hearts biggest desire?" she said with an eye roll. 

Arthur was silent, embarrassed. "I can't tell you," he said softly. "It's too private." 

 "Arthur, just tell me, would you?!" Alex barked, anger pure in her eyes. "We're friends. This doesn't have to be awkward. I won't laugh if it's stupid. Just tell me?" she looked at him with pleading eyes. 

Arthur sighed. "Um...to have a pet unicorn?!"

"You're a terrible liar," Alex mumbled. She groaned. "How are we going to get to Neverland now?" 

Guinevere pointed to Alex's magic wand. "Um, teleport us there or something?"

"My magic doesn't work here, idiot. You can't use magic in the stories," Alex explained. 

Guinevere rolled her eyes. 

Arthur stepped in between the two girls before they could pounce on each other. "Please, shut up," he said, rolling his eyes. 

"How about we meet Peter Pan at the Darling's house, or wherever he's going? Then when he's not looking, push whoever the Darling's are out of the way and capture his foot?"

Alex sighed, but she couldn't help but admit that that was a good idea. "Okay, follow me to The Darlings."