The News

Back at the Lost Boys camp, Tink sat inside the tree with the boys who were napping. They had finished cleaning the outside before Pan left and it looked like no one ever lived there. When they went into hiding, they always tried to stay quiet, whether napping or normal routines. They usually pretended to fight each other or they played pirates, which was a frequent activity at the Lost Boys Camp.

Even though Tink didn't quite understand the boys' games, she always tried her best to have fun with them. Though now that everyone was napping, she sat up keeping watch as she sat in the quiet tree trunk, listening to nature outside of the tree. It was rather calming to just sit and listen to nature as the boys usually made a lot of noise.

She looked through the gaps in the leaves as she looked out towards the night. She wished she could take the boys out and explore around the area like they used to. But with Hooks men getting closer to finding the hideout every day it was a danger to leave, especially since Pan wasn't there.

As Tink sat there she closed her eyes, taking in the silence that surrounded the Hangman tree. Though something quickly awoke Tink from her light slumber. The crackling sound of a fire quickly approached the tree, Tink quickly got up, looking out the gaps between the leaves. There was no fire around them, whatever the sound was coming from, she needed to make sure that the boys were safe.

Tink got up from her spot on the couch and moved towards the top of the tree. She grabbed one of Pan's old weapons and stood guard in the leaves. From the top of the tree, she could see everything around the tree for about 10 miles. As Tink peeked her head through the leaves a burst of flames appeared in front of her. A yelp escaped Tink as she fell back, the flame sat in front of her like a whisp.

Tink groaned softly, rubbing her back as she looked towards the whisp as it expanded open. The whisp showing Tiger Lily's message to Tink, immediately she ran down and awoke the boys. She told them that they would need to stay put while she went out. One of the boys ran up to her and pouted. "Why does everyone else get to leave but us?..." Tink smiled softly and fluffed his hair before signing. "The dangers out there are too great."

The little boy sighed and turned his face to the ground. "Alright..." Tink bowed as a thank you and watched as some of the boys came up to comfort him. Tink sighed softly and turned to pack a small bag for herself. The boys had already gotten themselves ready to protect their home. Tink walked outside, turning towards the tree as a couple of the boys waved goodbye.

Tink waved back and then walked a few steps before stopping. She quietly whispered as a blue flash of light surrounded the tree before disappearing. The tree now looked as if it had fallen over it was a spell that Tink used to use on Pixie Hollow all the time. She hadn't used it in a long time but it still worked exactly the same, hiding both the tree and the boys.

Tink took a few steps before floating up above the trees. Her wings aren't as strong as they used to be so she sort of dipped down a little before flying straight again. Though she stumbled as she flew, she was able to get to the camp of L'aura Radieuse by nightfall. She slowly descended from the sky and landed on her back, rolling a bit before coming to a stop.

She dusted herself off as she was greeted by one of the warriors on guard that night. The guard sighed and lowered his weapon as he helped her up. "Glad it's just you, come let me take you to Chef Tiger Lily" He bowed his head and guided her to where Tiger Lily sat with Fox. Tink looked at the warrior and sighed softly, a small tinkling came out as they walked off.

After a short walk, they arrived at Tiger Lily's tent, where she sat next to a sleeping Fox. Tiger Lily quickly looked up before relaxing, seeing the warrior and Tink at her door. She sighed softly before patting on the stone slab, Tink walked over and sat down next to Tiger Lily. She looked towards Fox curiously, his energy had changed. The soft green aura that surrounded all the boys was gone from Fox's body.

Tink looked towards Tiger Lily worried and she nodded, sighing softly. "He witnessed Pan fight Hooks men and he witnessed Pan getting injured...." Tink sighed softly, running her hand through her hair as she looked towards Tiger Lily. "There's no way to fix it is there..." Tiger Lily said quietly as she caressed Fox's head. Tink shook her head and looked towards the entrance as some of the other boys walked in.

"TINK!!" A shrill voice called as they entered the tent, wrapping Tink in a tight hug. Tink smiled brightly, hugging Tootles and the other boys back. Fox started to stir as the room grew louder as the boys piled in. The tinkling of Tink's voice wasn't helping the situation either, she was just glad none of the other boys were hurt.

Fox groaned softly as he sat up, rubbing his eyes as he saw a room filled with people. He looked around at everyone before seeing Tink, tears filling his eyes. He quickly got up and embrace Tink from behind, tightly squeezing her as he hid his face in her back. Tink straightened her back, surprised at the tight embrace from Fox. She turned her head, looking down towards Fox, a motherly smile on her face as she caressed his head.

Fox looked up towards Tink, meeting her gaze as he wiped his tears away. "I'm so glad that you're here!" He smiled brightly, sniffling as all the other boys hugged Fox, creating a circle of hugs. Tiger Lily stood away, watching them from a distance as Tink comforted all the boys. Tink hummed a lullaby as they all sat there quietly. Fox looked up towards Tink curiously, like he as something to say.

Tink looked at Fox confused and tapped his nose, tilting her head to the side like a puppy dog. Fox sighed softly and looked to the side before speaking. "What if Pan can't help fix Neverland?" Tink looked at Fox worried before looking towards Tiger Lily. The boys looked at Fox confused as they looked back towards Tink, Tootles speaking. "What does he mean??"

Tink looked towards Tootles and pat his head as she spoke. "Pan has always been able to fix the problems with you boys, right?" She tilted her head, looking around at all the boys as she spoke. Their aura's wavering, she needed to figure out a way to keep Pan's magic alive with the boys. Fox nodded and looked down towards his hands as he fidgeted with his hands.

"Your question reminds me of an old story the fairies used to tell..." She nodded, looking towards Tiger Lily. "I remember this story Tink, you told it to Pan after you two met." Tink nodded and looked back towards the boys, who looked at Tink in awe. She chuckled softly and motioned her hands in a snake-like pattern as she started to tell the story of tomorrow.