A/N: Yay! This is my first fanfiction ever! So I hope you all like and please be nice and give me reviews.
disclaimer: I do not own Pirates of the caribbean
I leaned my front against the dark wood railing, my eyes gazing out upon the vast ocean.
A smiled creped upon my lips as I admired how the suns reflection castes off the waters surface, the wind blowing softly through my long auburn hair. How I loved the sea, ever since a little girl it always fascinated me in so many ways and always dreamed of sailing to new places, meeting new people, and going on an adventure. But this voyage of mine was no adventure.
My sister and I were on our way to Port Royal to visit our father and brother who were in the royal navy. Of course though my sister was much more excited than I was, she loved attending parties with only the finest people and was quite the flirt when it came to men.
Me? Well I was the opposite, I never associated myself with those people nor did I bother with men. My sister thought I was only setting my standards too high but that was never the case, I found plenty of men attractive but none of them had seemed to spark my interest in any other way.
"Emily?" my attention was turned to the sound of my sister's voice.
"Hm?" I turned my head to look at her.
"I said your name four times, are you ok?" her hand now placed on my shoulder.
I nodded and smiled at her "I'm fine Margaret, my mind was somewhere else."
"Alright, just making sure you weren't sick or something."
I laughed "no, I was only thinking."
Margaret tilted her head "about what? Not home sick already are you?"
"No…I was just wondering what it will be like to see them again, it's been five years."
She gave my arm a squeeze "it's ok I'm miss them too, it's only a couple more days till we make port."
It was times like these when I enjoyed having my sister the most, despite her constant nagging of me never having a man she still had her moments where she was nothing but kind to me.
I pulled her into a tight hug "thank you Margaret."
She hugged me in return "anything for my big sister."
We ended the embrace she then joined me against the railing. Watching the waves rock against the side of the boat.
"Emily?"
"Yes?"
"What do you think it will be like?"
I shrugged my shoulders "no idea, father never did tell us in his letters" I rested my chin on the palm of my hand.
"You think there are any good looking men there?" she said in a playful tone , nudging my shoulder.
"Honestly, is that all you ever think about?" I rolled my eyes.
"Now don't talk like that!" She laughed "I'm serious though Emily, Port Royal could be your chance to finally meet that one special man." She poked the side of my head.
I smacked her hand away "give me time, someday I will find someone but be patient with me."
"Emily, you're twenty-three years old and have never officaly been with a man, you set your standards much too high."
Here we go again. I sighed heavily. "I have told you many times before and I shall tell you again, I'm waiting for the right one."
Margaret shook her head at me. "During our time in Port Royal I will make sure that you meet at man" she sounded determined.
"Heh, yes well good luck with that" I turned my back to the railing.
She patted my arm "I'm only trying to help you, seeing as you always seem so lonely at home."
"Thank you very much but to be honest I can take care of myself."
I turned my attention back to the sea and the sky above it as it began to dim.
"Seems to be getting dark isn't it?" I said.
My sister nodded "yes it is" she let out a long yawn "I might go to bed now."
"Now? Margaret it's still early..."
"I know but I am exhausted...I'll see you in the morning" her body turned away from mine, making her way back to the cabin.
"Good night" I said after her.
She waved before closing the door behind her.
And there I stood alone once again. The cold wind blew past me, blowing my hair around my small figure. I shivered and slowly made my way over to a small pile of wooden crates. I leaned against one of the larger ones and slid down it slowly till my body finally hit the deck floor. My gaze kept foucused ahead of my view, looking out onto the darkening ocean waters, not really realizing how fast the sky grew blacker and more stars started to form above me. I felt my eyes began to give into the sleep I felt taking over my body and mind, I knew it wouldn't be right to fall asleep out here but my body seemed to refuse to move. So I kept where I sat, closing my eyes I let sleep take over.
I squinted my eyes at the glare of the sun pouring down onto my face. I quickly sat up and looked around at all my surroundings and soon realized I was no longer out on deck but lying in my bed that was inside the cabin. I rubbed my temple and thought back, I didn't remember going back in so it must have meant a member of the crew came out and put me back inside. I plopped back down into the pillows, pulling the covers up to my chin and closing my eyes once more to try and drift back to sleep.
"Miss O'Connell?"
Damnit, just what I need, a wake up call. I rolled over onto my stomach and ingnored the call of my name till it came again.
"Miss O'Connell, your sister is wanting you."
Even better. I groaned and shifted once more hoping he would understand me not wanting to leave my bed.
"She demands that you leave bed now."
"Tell her I will be out in a moment."
"Very well, Miss"
Finally, but the bad side of this was that I still had to get up other wise Margaret would come in here and have a fit. I sat up in bed and stretched my arms above my head. Turning my body I dangled my legs over the edge of the bed and planted them onto the floor and standing. I looked around the large cabin, it was all lite up by the bright sun coming through the large glass windows. I stepped over to a small closet that lay at the end of the room, opening it to show my many dresses which all were quite too formal for a simple boat trip but then again I had no simple dresses, all having to be done with corsets and lacing. I sighed, pulling out the simplest I could find. A dark green with white lace that trimmed it. Deciding to just skip the corset I slipped my dress on over my head, I was in no need for a corset to make me look fit and thin, I liked the way my body was formed. A small yet slender hour glass shaped waist, long legs and medium sized bust. Perfect.
"Emily!" Margaret practically shrieked as I emerged from the cabin.
"What is it you wanted that you needed to wake me?" I was irritated from lack of sleep.
She frowned "well someone is grumpy this morning, what's wrong with you?"
"Nothing, I'm just tired" I pushed pass her so I could go look out at the water.
"Emily...are you alright? You look really pale, are you sick?" she tried reaching out to my forehead to feel if it were hot or not but I pulled away.
"No, I'm fine" I reassured her.
"It's probably from falling asleep out deck, it was freezing outside."
She was right. I nodded and decided to give in so there would be no further arguing "you're probably-"
Before I could finish my sentance the ship violently jerked to a sudden stop, causing both Margaret and I to fall over.
"W-what was that?" Margaret asked in a stuttering voice, her head looking around in alarm.
I shook my head and shrugged my shoulders "I have no idea."
Everything was silent, the crew, Margaret, and my self all didn't mutter a word until a fowl smell came to my nose. I clutched my mouth and nose with my hands in the disgust of the smell, Margaret soon following after.
"Oh dear, what is that awful smell?" Margaret moaned.
Out of no where, one of the crew members shouted an unfamiliar name "Kraken!"
Margaret and I exchanged confused glances until we noticed what seemed to be a giant tentacle coming onto the deck. I sat there, shocked and very confused at the sight that was before me. Another one came from behind us, shooting out of the water so that it was towering over the ship.
"Move!" I yelled, pushing Margaret away from where we sat as it came crashing down onto the ship.
Margaret screamed, tears rolling down her cheeks. "Emily! What are we going to do!?" She grasped my shoulders tightly.
"Ummm..." I looked around quickly, trying to find a possible way to get away. "There!" I pointed to the mast.
"What!?"
"Yes! Now go!" I shoved her in front of my self "now climb!"
"What about you!?"
"I will follow, but you must go first." I tried my best to stay calm but it was a failed attempt.
She was hesitant but obeyed my order and began to climb up the mast.
I looked around, the sound of gun fire and screams filled the air around me.
"Emily! Watch out!" Margaret's high pitched voice rang in my ears, but before being able to respond to anything around me darkness took over.