A/N: -Sniff- This is the last chapter -sniff- of this story. Waaaaah! I'm going to do a sequel, but not yet. And maybe another story that's completely different. Keep an eye on me. I do one-shots in other places. I'm rambling. Thank you! So much.

This chapter is dedicated to EVERYONE. You all showed me what I could do. But I'll be around. You are amazing.

Chapter 23: As One

It was the end of the night, Peter and I had wandered off into the moon-lit trees. We didn't talk, just held each others' hand and glanced every so often at one another. Peter pulled me close to him for a moment, then lifted off the ground to the jungle's canopy. I followed him, and his arms caught me up when I came above the tree-tops. We flew to the beach we had played on with the Lost Boys and alighted on the sand. I laid down, feeling it's smooth grain on my skin. Peter lay down beside me, so we were touching side to side. I watched the stars, those stars of time, bright and unexplainable in their beauty. Their radiance bathed the land in light, making everything new.

"Peter," I whispered, then turned my head to look at him. My gaze locked with his green eyes, and he searched my soul through my own eyes. His face was serious, yet peaceful and loving at the same time. "Peter, without you, I wouldn't be alive. You are the essence of my breath. How can you expect me to go home when I'm so in love with you?" There. Our faces were barely inches apart, but the light that Peter's face went aglow with could've been seen for miles. Peter smiled softly. He said,

"You're the only girl I've ever loved. You've never turned from me, even in the worst of times. All the world stops when you're by my side. The very thought of being without you- I can't breathe. Even now, I'm burning inside with a flame only you ignite. Just by being here with you." He stood up and went to the jungle, and went in. Then he once again came back down to the spot I lay. Peter laid back in the sand, and put his arm underneath me.

"Wendy, what if we could be together... forever." I once again locked eyes with him, this time his eyes danced. I sat up, and then he did too. "Wendy Moira Angela Darling, will you stay with me here, forever? Will you marry me?" He brought out a beautiful rose, white as snow, drops of dew glistening in the moonlight. In the center was a jewel, carved into the shape of the same rose. I recognized the detail as fairy hands at their best. I felt a warm tear drop fall down my face. My eyes closed as I let my tears of joy flow. Peter's warm hands cradled my face, wiping away my tears.

"Yes," I whispered. "Yes." I opened my eyes, and Peter's face filled my vision. He kissed me, ever so gently, then he held me in his arms, closely and tenderly. I reached up, and with my hand I guided his face down to mine, until my lips fell upon his. I relaxed in his embrace. Peter stood and scooped me up. He walked back to the fairy's glade, and there the festivities had died down. We went to Pyro and the rulers, the Lost Boys and the Chief, telling our news. Each person congratulated me and Peter, and soon everyone was dancing again. I sat in a chair, and Rolly approached me and said,

"You're going to stay here? I'm going back wif Swightwy, Tootles, Nibs, Curwy, and the Twins. Do you fink I could be Swightwy's brover?" He was so adorable and sweet I told him of course he could be. It seemed I'd have another cousin. All I remember after that was being carried back to the house by Peter.

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I watched my Wendy sleep, brimming with pride. But tomorrow, we had to go back; back to London, back to her parents. They had to know their daughter was leaving them again, this time forever, and meet her fiancee. And be apart of the wedding. It was hard thinking about all these things.

What are they going to think of me?

The next morning, all the Boys said their good-byes and got their share of pixie dust. Finally we left, and flew into the sky.

"Time to hook up!" I shouted. Wendy was already holding onto me. Once we were ready I went into high gear. As per tradition I yelled, "Whatever happens... don't... let... GO!" There was a shower of light flashing by, and then we were through! I glanced over London and looked at Wendy, smiling. She was smiling too, and we sped off to the Darling mansion. As we soared through the open window, I noticed John and Michael in their beds, Nana in her dog house, and Nibs', Tootles', Curly's and the Twins' covers ready and waiting for them. I tiptoed over to the boy's pillows and shouted,

"Lost Boys UP! Let's go, let's go! Report in!" Both of the boys sat up sleepily , but then began jumping all over their adopted brothers. Nibs ran down stairs to get their mother and father. John and Michael hugged Wendy tightly and then turned to me.

"What happened?"

"What did you guys do?"

"Tell us all about it!"

"Save it for a story!"

"No, tell us now!"

"Shut up!"

"Let's not start that again!"

"Fine." I laughed and held Wendy close to me. She wrapped her arms around me as we watched the happy reunion. At that second, Mr. and Mrs. Darling and Aunt Millicent appeared in the doorway. The boys jumped on them, Slightly to Aunt Millicent and the rest to the Darlings. Then Mr. and Mrs. Darling stood and looked over at me and Wendy. Mrs. Darling hugged Wendy long and hard. Mr. Darling embraced her lovingly. They stared at me for a moment until I said,

"Uh, hello, Mr. and Mrs. Darling. I'm Peter. Peter Pan. Ummmm... We're back!" They smiled. Wendy said,

"Mother, Father, we have something to tell you." She looked back at me and I smiled encouragingly. "I'm going to be married. To Peter." Mrs. Darling gasped and laughed happily.

"Oh my Wendy. This is wonderful!" She rushed over to me and crushed me to her. It surprised me, but I hugged her back. I picked her up and laughed, then put her back down. So this was my mother. By marriage. Brilliant! Mr. Darling looked skeptical of my outfit. But he shook my hand and whispered to me,

"I can see that you make my daughter happier than any man here. I give you my congratulations, sir, and I welcome you to the family." I grinned happily. Aunt Millicent stiffly stood next to him.

Uh-oh. Here was the tough one. Her stare was stony and emotionless as she looked me over. I became very conscious of the contrast between my leaves and her high-collared dress. Slightly looked anxious on the sideline. I stayed firm, muscles twitching and face smiling faintly. To my astonishment, Millicent smiled. She too, came and hugged me pleasantly. As her embrace lasted, she said,

"Slightly has softened my heart towards you, sir. His stories of your bravery and kindness are heartwarming. I think, whatever I would say, that you two would be married and live happily ever after. I may as well welcome you too. But if you should ever care what the neighbors say, ask me and I'll take care of it. Until then, be happy together." And she stepped away, leaving me dazed. I had expected an enormous protest from this woman, but she welcomed me. Rolly approached Millicent next, eyes big and curious. Slightly prompted,

"Mother, I'd like to introduce you to the Lost Boy. May I keep him?" Millicent answered by hugging Rolly. Another happy ending for all.

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I stared at my image in the mirror. My dress was breathtaking. It looked as though it belonged in the sky with the moon and stars. It was white and shoulderless, but the sleeves hugged my arms and ended in a fabric v at my finger-joints. The skirt draped down and outward, it looked fit for a queen. It was white laced at the waist and pearl drops hung from my ears. At my throat was the crystal Neverland rose. It had all been arranged in record time of a week, the dress bought from an elderly duchess.

Father came to me and held out his arm.

"Ready, darling?" I took his arm and kissed his cheek.

"I've been waiting for this day forever. I'm ready." As we walked out the doors, I sighed softly. The whole garden was beautifully decorated in white and gold. Kensington Gardens was the place we had chosen to have our wedding day. The singer began the chorus to the song.

You're the only girl I've ever loved...

My eyes found Peter. The suit he wore looked foreign on him, but he was looking the happiest I'd ever seen him. Grinning from ear to ear and his eyes were dancing joyfully.

And I'd give anything not to give you up...

All I could think about was Peter. Every moment I'd ever spent with him flashed by in my mind. And now we would seal all that.

If I could only stop the world, when you're standing by my side...

I faced Peter, smiling with all the joy Peter radiated and more. Peter began his vows first, passionately,

"Wendy Moira Angela Darling. Since the day I met you I knew there was no path I could fly to keep your face from my thoughts. I knew there was something amazing about you that I couldn't place. We've faced so many things together, and come out of all of them hand in hand. I'm incomplete without you. Each day passes too quickly because I can't seem to have enough time with you.

"So with this love I am yours. I promise to take your shadows and pain as my own, love you and care for you with all my heart. Through the rest of our lives, we're united as one." With tears in my eyes I said,

"Peter Pan, there used to be a song in my soul I couldn't write. Every time I tried, it slipped from me. It was a rose that wouldn't bloom, a missing piece that I couldn't find. Then I met you. The hole was filled, and I knew, the first time I kissed you, that no one else would fit the space in my heart. As I complete you, you complete me. Everything we've done together was a beautiful memory made to cherish forever. The stars to me were like your eyes dancing when they looked at me.

"And with this love I am yours, forever. Your pain and sorrow will be my own. I'll love and care for you with all my soul. Through the rest of our lives, we're united as one."

See I'm having the time of my life...

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The minister smiled and said,

"Love is always patient, always kind, love isn't jealous or boastful or arrogant or rude. Love doesn't demand it's own way, love is not irritable. Love never gives up, love never loses faith, never loses hope, and will always endure. Love will last forever. And now, you may seal your vows with a kiss."

I lifted Wendy's veil and saw her eyes shining with tears. I took her face in my hands and kissed her gently, then again, more passionately. I rested my forehead against hers.

Yes, I'm having the time of my life.

And we whispered together, "Yours forever."