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Chapter 1- Rosanna

The cold winter sunshine streamed through the gap in the thick velvet curtains. On the bed lay a young woman of about twenty. Her rich mahogany brown hair lay in a cloud on the white pillow. She had fair skin with freckles and she was dressed in sky blue. The bed on which she lay was in the centre of the room. The whitewashed ceiling and walls reflected the sparkling sunlight from the window, casting a rippled blue light onto her face. Blue like the deep ocean that stretched out beyond the horizon.

There was a knock at her bedroom door and she stirred. A small plump maid walked in and pulled the curtains back to reveal a beautiful view of the small town of Port Royal.

"You'd best be gettin' up miss. It's a lovely mornin' and you've got a long day ahead of you." The maid said, as she laid clothes on the chair in the corner of the room.

"Thank you Anita." Said the woman on the bed.

Rising to her feet she crossed the room and went behind the dressing screen. The maid followed her in and started to put on the woman's corset.

"You're goin' to look lovely today miss." She said. "And they say that Commedor Norrington will be there as well!"

"Why should I want him to be there?" The woman replied, rather coldly.

"Well, begging your pardon miss, but now that you sister Elizabeth is all set to marry that will Turner, the Commedor may take a fancy to you." Replied Anita.

There was another knock at the door and a tall woman in her late fifties with broad shoulders entered.

" Ah, Rosanna." She said. "I'm glad you are going to be wearing respectable clothes today."

"Why?" asked Rosanna.

"Because your sister is getting married and your father and I have been discussing your future." Replied her mother.

"What about it?" said Rosanna defiantly.

"That was always your problem Rosanna, you are far too stubborn. You need to control your temper. Anyway, because of this we have decided to ask, on your behalf, for you and Commedor Norrington to marry."

"What?" Rosanna shouted.

"I know darling, isn't it just wonderful. I knew that you would be excited. I will be asking him this afternoon so I expect you to remain presentable." Her mother replied before leaving the room briskly."

"Well that's a bit of luck and make no mistake." Said Anita, quite breathless. " I'm sure you must be burstin' with 'appiness."

" Yes, I am…" Replied Rosanna without enthusiasm. Why did it have to be her that married that bastard Norrington, she thought. Her sister managed to get out of it, and if Elizabeth could do it so could she. All she needed was an escape route…

Outside in the harbour a large dark ship with black sails was anchored behind a rock just off shore. As Rosanna looked out at the beautiful day an idea crossed her mind. That's my way out, she thought, to freedom…

A/N- Wow, was that good guys? Please r/r because this is only my second fic! (The first was total crap so I hope this is better) I also know where I'm actually going with this one though so it should be better! Please tell me what you think because I will appreciate any helpful criticism or comments so get reviewing!

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                                   Bry (Lily-Anne Turner)

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