A/N: Alright, s this is my first POTC fanfic, well actually its the same one i started only i changed my idea. Hope you like this and please review. Reviews are always appreciated and they help me know to write more. If this is bad, or you have any critisism please let me know, i want to know how to fix it.

This takes place after AWE and fllows the story line f the end of the movie. This will be a Jack/OC so anyway. Enjoy(:

Disclaimer: Don't own POTC. Don't we all wish we did?

Both sides ran at each other. Blood stained the ground, havoc and chaos ensued below but all you do is laugh. This is exactly how you'd imagined it would go. You don't care which side wins, as long as both sides suffer damage. After all, that's what was is all about.

Swords clash, bodies fall, death is inevitable. A smirk takes its place on your lips.

The fighting won't last forever, it can't, but it also can never end. When one battle ends, another one rises. No, not another war, it's the same war continued, because war can never stop. It can pause, short intervals of time when both sides lay dormant, but that never lasts for long. Because the second it does, your instincts take over, and your planting seeds in the next mortals head.

More screams erupt, tears fall, all is well in your book.

Then time fast forwards. You're no longer watching Troy be engulfed by flames, but two ships, fighting to the death. You cock your head to the side, watching the destruction unfold and giggling at the thought that they did it all on their own.

The sea spins, a large whirlpool takes form and your on the edge of your seat, waiting to see which side goes down first. Looking to your left, you catch a glimpse of the dark skinned beauty watching it all with tear filled eyes, and you want to comfort her, after all, she's your best friend.

But as soon as she catches your eyes, her face morphs into a horrified expression, and you feel yourself being yanked in every direction. You scream out of pain, all you see is red.

And then, nothing.

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The soft satin of the bed sheet slides across my body as I shoot up, my breath ragged and my palms sweaty.

Another night woken by nightmares I couldn't get rid of, and they wouldn't be the last. Always the same one too, as if trying to give me a sign, but what that sign could be, I don't think I'd ever know.

Sighing, I rose from my bed, walking gracefully over to the large window before peaking out from behind the curtains. The sky was still blanketed by the star filled blackness of the night, and again I fell helpless to its charm.

Sinking into one of the large cushioned chairs, I watched as the night continued on without me.

It were these times, the times when I was alone, awoken by the nightmares that never faded, that I let myself dream. Dream of a different world, a different reality in which I wasn't royalty. A place where I didn't have to obey by society's rules and I could just be who I wanted, not what they made me to be. I didn't want to be the well mannered, charming daughter of a Duke.

I wanted to be Delaney. Just Delaney.

Sitting their, watching the world pass by through the thin glass of my window, my thoughts wandered to the thrilling adventures and the dangerous situations I could get myself into, if only I wasn't trapped by my own name.

Dendrilavanos.

My surname to be quite frank, was nothing more to me than chains tying me to my disenchanting fate. Everyone knew who I was, and if they didn't, they quickly found out. I couldn't even walk along the streets of Santarini without someone bowing their heads or curtseying. It always put a knot in my stomach and a grimace on my face. I was no better than anyone one else, just luckier, and sometimes I wished my luck would run out.

The first rays of sunlight flitted over the horizon, casting light pinks and oranges along the landscape. And I sat and watched it all unfold. The silence of the night seemed to break the moment the sun made an appearance, the island came to life.

Outside the window, the birds awakened, their chirping melodies filling the air. Insects rose to life, and many of the townspeople emerged from their bleached houses. The water sparkled in the sunlight and the houses glistened. Everything was at peace.

My mind wandered throughout the endless fantasy's my mind could make up, all leaving me with a happy feeling. The lids of my eyes soon closed, making my fantasies more of a reality. At least in my dreams.

But before I could fall into complete unconsciousness, I felt a soft hand on my shoulder. Instinctually, I shot up and out of my seat, my hands flying out in front of me. Amelia stared at me in confusion, and my eyes traveled to my hands as well, my eyes furrowing. Slowly, I straightened out, my mind completely befuddled.

" Morning Miss Delaney." She said, her Irish accent seeping into her voice, and her eyes narrowed in scrutiny.

" Morning Amelia." I mumbled, dropping my hands and plastering a fake smile on my face. She turned to pick up the silver tray of food and placed it on the table in front of me. I lowered down into the chair, giving her a nod of encouragement. Her suspicions soon vanished, and with a final curtsey, she disappeared behind the thick mahogany doors of my room.

I stared down at the food in front of me, pushing it around with the silver fork, before dropping it with a clank and standing from the chair with a huff.

Exhaustion tugged at my body as I scrambled into bed, hiding myself beneath the sheets. But now, my mind was long from being able to rest. Thoughts raced through my brain, thoughts, desired that could never be fulfilled. I was tired of this caged life, but I also knew all too well I wouldn't do anything to stop it.

Just then, the door swung open and the voice of my mother filled the air.

" Καλημέρα, παιδί μου" She rang, her voice like bells in the early morning silence. Sighing, I lifted the covers from over my head, looking up to her smiling face. Her brown hair hung in perfect curls down her back, and she was already dressed in one of her more lavish gowns.

" Good morning to you too." I replied, stretching out my arms as she scurried to the edge of my bed, taking a seat by my feet. With a movement of her hands, two of the younger maids came in, hurrying me out from the warm embrace of my sheets and behind the dressing curtain.

Blue fabric engulfed my vision as the soft material slid over my head and down my shoulders. My hair was taken into a pair of hands, being molded this way and that before being pinned atop my head. In the background, my mother spoke to me.

" A beautiful day, isn't it." She admired, her thick accent distorting the English words. A smile graced my lips as I listened. The sound very much different from my own voice.

" Yes. A beautiful day indeed. Though I do find myself asking why it is you are up at this hour? Special occasion?" I stepped out from behind the curtain, flattening out the dress with my hands as I stepped closer to her. She looked from the window, to me.

" Of sorts."

" Of sorts? Care to further explain?"

" Not quite."

I sighed crossing my arms over my chest, the light fabric falling just below my shoulders.

"mitera!" I sighed exasperated, my hands hitting my sides audibly. Her eyes scanned my body questioningly before opening her mouth to speak.

" We will get dresses like this more often for you. They make you look quite dashing. They may help to find you a suitor." She finished standing from the bed and linking her arm with my own. Rolling my eyes, I walked along with her.

Days like this never ended well.

My mother had been acting like this ever since my twentieth birthday, also pushing me on the issue of marriage. She couldn't stand me not having found a suitor yet, and continued to bring up the subject. Just another reason I needed to get out of Greece.

My mother led us down the cobblestone steps and onto the street. It was still very early, and few people lingered on the paved roads. We were accompanied by a few of our servants, there to do what we were apparently to good for. The thought put a knot in my stomach.

The early hour didn't keep the heat away, and as our walk continued, the sun continued to beat against my olive-toned skin, my blonde hair practically bleached white from its constant exposure. The only thing saving me from the sticking heat was the light breeze that blew our way every now and then. And for that, I was grateful though the heat never really posed a huge problem for me. In actuality, I loved it.

By now, we had reached the docks, the crystal blue water full of colorful fish. For a moment, I didn't notice the young man walking down a gangplank down to the dock in front of us. He came forward, his dark hair hanging slightly in his eyes, and took my mothers hand. He placed one kiss on her hand, before moving to her cheek.

A smile lit up her features as the mystery man stepped back. This allowed me to get a better look at him.

He was young, though older than me, with deep blue eyes. His skin was the same olive-toned as mine, and his features were distinctly Greek. His clothes consisted of dark blue pants, brown boots, a white shirt, and a dark blue jacket with shiny buttons. There was nothing too extravagant about him. Rather boring.

He bowed before me, and I curtseyed as well. I already knew where this was going, and I shot my mother a sideways glare. She didn't catch it, instead introducing us to each other.

" Delaney, this is Duke Katsoulis, and he has been wanting to make your acquaintance for some time now." She placed her hand on my shoulder, pushing me forward slightly. And my eyes narrowed before I held out my hand.

" Please, call me Nickolas. I insist." His voice was low and rough.

His hand met mine, the roughness of his touch making me cringe, and soon his lips brushed against the soft skin of my hand, leaving a wet trail that felt like acid against my skin. I kept the same fake smile plastered onto my face as he spoke.

" You are far more beautiful than I had imagined." He husked, his eyes roaming over my body, and it took everything in me not to walk away right there. Instead, I merely giggled.

There was silence for a moment before my mother's voice interjected. " What a lovely ship you have there. I'm sure it sails like a dream." She mused, stepping from my side. His eyes moved to her, as he spoke.

" Indeed it does. Would you care for a tour?" His question was geared toward me, and as my mother's eyes's glistened, I nodded. His arm intertwined itself with my own as he led us up onto the ship. Being n the ship sent shivers up my spine, as if this was the way I wanted my life to be. Not with him, no, but without a care, sailing across the sea's. It felt like home to me.

My mother began asking questions, and he was quick to answer them, seemingly engulfed in his own love for the ship. I followed closely behind as he toured us around, but as they continued below deck, I went and leaned against the rail, looking out over the docks.

My eyes scanned the crowded docks before falling n one man who had been watching me. He had that roguish cad charm, and that sinister attraction. His skin was tanned, though not because of Greek origin, more from long days under the sun. his dark brown locks were tied back in a red bandana, a tricorn hat atop that. And in his hair he wore trinkets. Even his goatee had trinkets adorning it.

His dark blue coat, worn from years of use hung over his shoulders, covering and opened white shirt beneath it. His black trousers hung at his hips by the belt that also held a numerous amount of other objects. He was miraculously handsome even down to his dark brown boots. His chocolate brown eyes danced as he gave me a smirk before walking away with a swagger all his own.

Both my mother and Nickolas had made it back n deck by now, but those moments were all it took. I was never a good girl really, just waiting for someone to teach me how to be bad.

I enjyed writing that, so i hope yu enjyed reading it. I dn't know if i will be continueing, so reviews will help me decide. Please, i at least hpe the idea sounds intriguing, and if so, please help me with the whole writing thing. Actually, i would love it if someone would like to Beta for me(:

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