J. Hook - Prince of Eton - Moon End

J. Hook - Prince of Eton - Moon End

Chapter 7 - Fragments of the Past

Within my blurry vision, I saw some dark colored furniture...

(This place is...) 

When I got up from the bed, I looked around the room that I don't remember seeing before. There was a beautiful painting on the wall and all kinds of strangely shaped objects on the shelves. 

(Nothing, but expensive looking things here... Why am I in a place like this?) 

Within my memories, I remembered what I heard Hook-san said before I lost consciousness.

-Flashback-

Hook: I can't let you go.

-Flashback-

(Did Hook-san take me here? But, why...) 

To find the answer to my question, I descended from the bed and headed to the door. Although, it seemed to be locked and it wouldn't budge no matter how much strength I put in it. 

(What should I do... Peter Pan must be worried since I suddenly disappeared.) 

Feeling helpless from being imprisoned in an unknown room, I lightly sighed and at that moment... 

On the desk, I saw an opened book that had some writing in it. 

(What's that?) 

When I picked up the book, I saw beautifully written sentences that were scribbled down on it. 

"X/X, Peter Pan appeared again. This time, I was fully prepared. I won't let him do as he likes!"

"X/X, the promising day is approaching. I will bring the pocket watch back to Tick-Tock no matter what!"

"X/X, I saved two wildcats. Despite the dangerous situation they were in, their eyes were filled with tranquility."

-Flashback-

Hook: A few years ago, I saved them from some pirates in the ocean. Since then, they've been running around freely here.

-Flashback-

(Wildcats... This is Hook-san's diary.)

When I felt guilty about reading it at my own convenience, I returned the diary to where it originally was. Then, at that moment a photo slipped out... 

MC: Ah... 

It was a photo of three boys enjoying teatime in a rose garden. 

(Even though they look very young, this is Hook-san and Peter Pan... Right? Seems like they weren't always enemies.) 

Seeing the two of them smiling carefreely in this photo made me confused. Although, I came to my senses when I heard the door open and I quickly slipped the photo back into the diary. 

Hook: ...Oh, looks like you weren't crying. 

When I turned around, there was Hook-san smiling cruelly... 

MC: Why did you take me here? 

Hook: You're my hostage. You'll lure Peter Pan out, so be good. 

After he said that with an appraising look, I became surprised... 

Chapter 8 - Hatred Filled Eyes

-Flashback-

Hook: You're my hostage. You'll lure Peter Pan out, so be good. 

-Flashback-

(I never thought that Hook-san would go that far.) 

His hostility towards Peter Pan that was stronger than I thought made me tremble. 

MC: What are you going to do with me as your hostage? 

Hook: Who knows? But, you could be useful. You are Peter Pan's "precious friend" after all. 

When Hook-san approached me like a stranger, I quickly backed away. Although, my back ended up touching the wall in the room... Which made me unable to move. 

Hook: In any case, we're leaving Neverland. Before that happens, I'm going to use you to trap Peter Pan. 

Hook-san's tone didn't feel warm at all and sounded more detached. 

(He's like a different person than when we were talking in the forest. I thought that he was a kind person, but... I might have been naïve.)

Even so, I thought about the photo that I saw earlier. After I hesitated a little, I readied myself and spoke. 

MC: Do you really hate Peter Pan? 

Hook: What...? 

MC: If you really do hate him, then why have you kept that photo up till now? 

Hook: ...You saw? 

His frigid cold gaze pierced through me. I was unable to evade that anger aimed towards me, but I almost couldn't stand it. 

MC: Just what happened between you and Peter Pan before? 

Hook: Looks like you don't know your place. 

When Hook-san's face got closer to me, he was very intimidating. The next moment, I was pulled down against the floor by force. 

Hook: It's your punishment. 

MC: ...!? 

Hook-san's hand stroked my body. 

MC: N-No...!

I desperately struggled, but I was unable to break free as my arms were pinned down. 

Hook: Did you say something? I couldn't hear you. 

When he said those crude words from above, my vision became blurry... 

MC: I'm sorry... 

As I was breathing shakily, tears came out at the same time. 

Hook: H-Hey...? 

When Hook-san noticed that, he suddenly stopped his movements. 

Hook: A-Are you crying? Sorry... It's my fault... Don't cry. 

After Hook-san repeated that uneasy apology, he petted my head as if he was touching something fragile. Those fingers didn't feel rough at all like earlier. 

(I don't understand... Just what kind of person is he really?) 

As I wiped my wet cheek with my sleeve, I thought about him... 

Chapter 9 - The Moon's Shadow

 From the other side of the window, I could hear the calming sound of the waves... Once Hook-san calmed me down, I went back to feeling a little calm. 

MC: I... I wasn't looking at your diary at my own convenience. 

Hook: No... I got too emotional. I was only thinking about warning you. But, I overdid it. 

As we wouldn't look at each other's faces at the moment, we both sat next to each other. 

(I must've ended up saying some really insensitive things at Hook-san. I have to apologize to him properly.) 

Feeling determined, I forced myself to look up at him. 

MC: ...I'm sorry!

Hook: Sorry. 

We almost spoke at the same time...

Hook: Haha, that worked out smoothly. 

When Hook-san smiled gently, he placed his hand on my head. Somehow, that affectionate look in his eyes was making my heart race. 

(Aside from his angry face... This kind of expression suits Hook-san.) 

Hook: Want something to eat? You haven't eaten anything since you woke up. 

Just as I became aware of that, my empty stomach grumbled at the same time. When I nodded, Hook-san got up with nimble movements. 

Hook: Wait here. I'll get it ready. 

After he said that and started walking, he suddenly stopped in front of the door. The red coat that he was wearing over his large back was brightened up by the moonlight that was shining in through the window. 

Hook: MC. When I said that i was going to use you as a hostage, I really meant that. But... My objective isn't to just lure Peter Pan out. 

MC: Eh...? 

Hook: I just want you by my side. 

I held my breath from what he told me so suddenly. He sounded unconcerned... Because of that, I knew that those words just now were the truth. 

(By his side... Why?) 

As I was holding back my noisy heart, I looked for the true meaning behind those words and at that moment... I heard some rushed footsteps from outside the door. 

Sailor: Captain! That guy is here!

Hook: ...I see. 

Unconcernedly, Hook-san turned towards me. 

Hook: Sorry. Food would have to wait for a bit. 

MC: Um... By "that guy"...

As I felt confusion surging from my heart, I only looked at him... 

Hook: ...James. Call me by my name. If you do, it might bring me good fortune.

MC: ...!

Hook-san sounded cold as usual, but there was a burning passion dwelling within those eyes. 

(...Hook-san is going to battle Peter Pan.) 

This whole time, I knew about Hook-san's hostility towards Peter Pan, but... In the end, I already knew that there's nothing I can do, except let them settle their problem themselves. 

MC: ...James. I'll pray for your good fortune. 

Hook: Yeah... Wait for me, MC.

With a strong determined smile, James left the room and went outside... 

......

(Even though so much time has already passed...) 

It was painfully silent in the empty room. With no solution to the situation between James and Peter Pan, I couldn't help, but become impatient while waiting. Then, there was the creaking sound of the door opening... 

MC: James...!

Hook: I... lost...

James murmured that as his gaze entwined with mine. 

Hook: I really can't... win against Peter Pan...

As James sounded like a different person, he laughed at himself. Although, that expression couldn't hide how tired he was. 

Hook: That was the first time he looked so angry... ...It could be that I was wrong from the start. 

With a dull look, James turned towards the door. 

Hook: Peter Pan is still outside. Go back with him. Don't come back to Eton. Don't see someone like me. Just go do that. 

When James said that one-sidedly, he looked away. As he looked like a deeply wounded animal that was being cautious of other people, I remembered the time when he looked rejected. 

MC: ...I can't. 

I shook my head greatly and went over to James' side. Then, the door silently closed just as it was about to be opened. 

Hook: Why are you...? 

When James turned towards me, his eyes trembled in surprise and confusion as our gazes met. 

MC: Because I want to be by your side. 

Once I've made that decision as I was unable to go back, I felt strangely calm... 

Last Chapter - Innocence and Determination

As the moonlight was shining through the gap of the curtains, it created a tall shadow from our feet... 

MC: I don't want to go back to Peter Pan. 

Hook: Hey... Wait. I didn't mishear that, right? Is something wrong? 

When James smiled mockingly, he strongly hit the door behind me. 

MC: ...

Hook: I'm a pirate. I can give you a drug that can put you into a coma, I'm a mean villain. Above all that, I lost to Peter Pan. Princess MC. Tell me your reason why you'd want to stay with me. 

MC: Do I need a reason to stay by your side? 

Hook: What? 

MC: I just don't want you to be alone...

Hook: Leave! I don't need your pity.

James furrowed his brow tightly and interrupted my words roughly. That expression was like the time when we first met, not letting anyone get close to him by letting them go by force, but... 

MC: James, you're so cruel. 

Hook: I knew. I'm a cruel person. 

After he said that over his shoulder in self-abandonment, I grabbed his arm just as he was about to walk away. 

MC: Taking me here at your own convenience and locking me in here... Aren't you the one that's saying you want me by your side? Even though I've made that decision, why are you rejecting me? 

Hook: ...!

When I thought about him rejecting me again, I felt my heart tightening in pain, but... Even so, I won't run away from my own feelings. 

Hook: ...Your face is red. 

MC: Eh...? 

Hook: Also, you're trembling. 

Along with a deep sigh, James strongly embraced me in his graceful arms... 

MC: ...

As it felt like my breath had been snatched away, he placed his lips over mine and gave me a rough kiss. The forceful and warm sensation made my heart throb greatly. 

Hook: You really are such a troublesome girl... But, that's what I like about you. 

Those unexpected words made my heart throb sweetly. 

Hook: I don't care if it's out of pity. Just stay by my side. 

MC: I'm not doing it out of pity. 

(I may be unable to be of use to James, but...) 

MC: I don't want you to make such a sad face. I would be lying if I told you that I don't want to know about what happened between you and Peter Pan in the past now. But, if it's something that you don't want me to know... I'll stop asking about it. 

Hook: ...

Even though I want him to tell me about the past somehow... I just want to let him know that I want to stay by his side. 

Hook: ...Even with you, there's a chance that we won't confront that issue. I've been avoiding the past this whole time. 

(James...)

HIs slightly rough hand caressed my cheek lovingly. 

MC: Since it's you, I'm sure that you will. 

Hook: Even if you say that... Looks like I have no choice, but to work hard. So, will you wait until then? 

MC: Yes...

When James smiled deeply, he released me and placed his hand on the door. 

MC: Where are you going? 

Hook: To see Peter Pan. I have to tell him that the princess wants to be taken by the devil of her own volition. That pretty much has to be told to the heroes too. 

James smiled lightly as if he was joking. 

MC: In that case, let me come along too. 

Hook: Huh? Don't you understand that situation? Peter Pan came to bring you back. If you show your face, you're going to add fuel to the fire. 

MC: I-It'll be okay... I think. Also, Peter Pan has been looking after me up till now. Please let me thank him properly. 

Hook: You... Despite how you look, you're pretty stubborn. 

When he sighed in defeat, he held my hand. 

Hook: I understand. Since you went so far to say that, I'll let you come with me. But... Until I defeat Peter Pan, I'm not letting you go anywhere! Even if you escape, go somewhere far away, I'll come capture you no matter where you are!

MC: Somehow... It feels like you're saying that I'm prey. 

Hook: Yeah, that's right. For all of eternity... You're my most beautiful prey. 

After James said that to me passionately, his eyes narrowed alluringly. Even though we revealed our feelings to each other just now, he was emitting a dangerous scent somehow, but... 

(Even so, I don't want to part from James.)

I may just be prey, but I'm softly delicate... I'll always be attracted to those various sides of his...

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