This story is a modified version of the movie Pirates of The Caribbean. This is due to the fact that I have altered and changed the story to accommodate the characters and my own vision of an sm version of this movie. I am incorporating many characters from sm that will be playing roles from the characters in the movie. Pairings might be senshi and shittenou (scouts and generals), I'm not quite sure yet. Anyways, hope you guys enjoy this fic. I do not mind flames or anything else of that sort, as long as they do not contain greatly offensive and vulgar stuff, and that they at least have some form of constructive criticism. Please feel free to review and comment on anything else! Enjoy!!
Disclaimer: Don't own Sailor moon neither the plot of the pirates of the Caribbean. I'm just a poor fan that's got no cash, so plz don't sue me.
( I don't seem to find an appropriate name for this story so I will simply call it this for now. Suggestions are greatly appreciated and welcome!)
Presenting to the public
The Fanfic
Entitled
Pirates of the Caribbean
Preface
Out on the horizon, far far away from civilization, from land, resided true freedom. No authority rules this space because it is too vast and too large for anyone to own. The calm and tranquility brought to your soul, is to be treasured and loved. How could anyone desire more then what it freely gives?
Unfortunately, there are people who yearn for more then what the sea offers. They want the unlocked secrets, its treasures all for themselves. As selfish as they come it's the pillaging and plundering that makes the search for its gifts, all worth the wild.
Indeed, it is the life of a pirate of which I speak of. The sea is their only love and they greedily take from it, as babe would from its mother's breast. The sea is their home and they long for it, they are her children, like a mother, she provides for them. The many things she offers they seek and want, but might not always find. It is the freedom she gives that is truly priceless, and the advantages, very rewarding. Because there are no rules, no restrictions, nothing but her and your fellow mates for company. Yes, this is a pirate's life for thee. To take what you can and give nothing back, hence their motto. In truth, it is something we could all happily live by.
However, is not always satisfying. As human beings, we always thirst for more then what we need, more then what we can have. Perhaps this weakness is to blame for our misfortunes or the contrary our success. Life is but a means to an end; we may live it to the fullest or not. Be blessed by all the good things it brings or be cursed by the latter. It is the way we choose to live our life in which our fate is decided. Have your decisions decided your own fate? Let us say it has yet to be written.
Prologue
1679
It was one of those beautiful sunrises that graced the sky this morning, the one, which gets you enraptured by all its splendour and glory. Out upon the Spanish Main, is one of the few places, in which you can wake to one of these out on the horizon. The rays of warmth slowly creep out to light this part of the hemisphere. This was the site the Dauntless and its crew woke up to. They were traveling from the main lands to an island out upon the Caribbean. Port Royal was its name and their destination. They were but a few days off arriving, five days to be precise. Luckily, they had not been affronted with problems or too many days of bad weather, let alone pirates. But really, who would be crazy enough to challenge the Dauntless and its renowned firepower. It is said to have sunk the most fearsome of enemy ships in the past. Until this day, her reputation still stands.
Nevertheless, why would a ship of such caliber be employed if not needed to protect or defend something of great importance. Many would have easily overlooked such a thing, but its utility and value remain. This treasure is well hidden, and guarded unknowingly by a child of about seven years of age. Many would love to get their slimy hands on this, but only a few would die to obtain such a thing. But this is not the real reason, neither would King Charles the second order such a vessel, to carry and protect but a measly little girl and her potentially dangerous item. No the true purpose of this large ship is to bring but a sufficient amount of militants to serve and protect the settlers in Port Royal. A Governor, and his family, were also assigned to guild and serve the people over there. The ship is intended to stay and be of use to the colony. But I revert back to the little girl, how could she have obtained such a perilous gift and not know of the great misfortunes it might bring? It all started the day before the great storm…
It was a horrid day. The waves were rocking and tossing the Dauntless in all the chaos the storm brought. The rain was pouring in huge droplets of water upon the sea, the fury of the thunder was roaring in the background causing deafening sounds. The crew were working aimlessly to bring down the sails before the wind tore them apart. The sailors drenched from head to toe, were running around to the mast, trying to undo all the knots that kept the sails up. Ringing and pulling, they worked feverishly to accomplish their task and hurry back indoors. The captain, or otherwise known as the admiral of the fleet of ships that tagged along behind the Dauntless, was yelling out his final commands and steering the ship to the desired direction before retiring. He looked upon his crew, then up at the sky, and yelled at them to pick it up if they did not want to be washed off the ship due to the growing agitation of the waves. The men doubled up in effort and soon finished the preparations. They quickly scurried in followed closely by their captain. Before closing the doors, he peered up into the dark clouded sky, and prayed to God that everyone on aboard and on the other ships would survive this ordeal.
The next morning, they woke up to foggy day. A calm ambience had settled upon the crew contrary to the events of the previous day. The people on aboard were having trouble getting around since you could hardly see past you outstretched hands. In a zombie like fashion, the people on deck accidentally bumping into each other and awkwardly touching each others in often uncomfortable places. In hope of solving the problem, they set up lights aboard but it only helped so little.
The captain pulled out his compass to verify the direction the ship was sailing towards was the correct one, and made the modifications needed to get back on course. The sailors were back at it, and bringing up the sails to continue their speedy voyage.Thankfully, the fleet had sustained but minor damage and no casualties. They were extremely lucky and thanked the gods for that. The ships kept a certain distance from one another so they had less of a chance in bumping into each other in this thick fog.
The governor was out on deck speaking to Admiral Bertram, while keeping a watchful eye on his two troublesome children who were, at the moment, running around with wooden swords playing pirate.
« I've got you pirate! » yelled a chubby ten years old boy, in an English accent. He had unruly blond hair and joyous ocean blue eyes. He was wearing a stolen hat from one of the British officers, a navy ensemble with white knee socks, black shoes and a band, on his left arm, with the British crest on it.
« No ye don't ye scurvy suit, I'm the infamous Scully Jones and ye'll nefer katch me! » replied a skinny girl of around seven years old with golden blond hair and cornflower blue eyes. She was sporting a paper hat with a badly drawled scull on it, a homemade black eye patch, a silk blue dress and blue shoes.
« We'll see about that you scoundrel. » he said softly while sprinting around a box of cargo while she wasn't looking.
The girl ran behind a big box searching for her 'enemy' but she could not see her brother anymore. Puzzled she turned to go back when he surprised her and caught her.
« Ha ha, down to the gallows Ms. Jones. » cried triumphantly the boy, and tied up her hands with a piece of red fabric.
« Aww, no fair Jed! I told you to give me a head start. You know it's hard to run in this silly dress mom makes me wear. » cried out his sister, frustrated that she lost once again.
« Too bad so sad Mina, not my problem that you're a girl. » answer her cheeky older brother while removing the 'cuffs' off of his poor sister now that the game was over.
Mina was about to strangle her brother for saying that being a girl was an issue, but her father stopped her.
« Children, » called their father, the Governor Swann, while walking towards them « Come here this instant. »
They came to his side.
« I need you to stop your game. It unfortunately disturbs the sailors from their work, and I need you to remain below until… »
« Governor, Governor! » yelled an officer while running towards them holding his white wig on top of his head.
« Yes, what is the matter Gilette? »
« Look over there sir, out on the starboard side. There is a bunch of debris floating about; it is coming from those destroyed vessels beyond sir. » he pointed to the pieces of broken wood floating around the sinking ship, some which were on fire.
« The captain has informed me that we will be surveying the area for survivors and such. He has asked of me to tell you to join him at the helm.»
The children and the governor ran to the helm to get a better look at the fallen ships ahead.
« Harry, what has occurred here? » questioned the governor horrified by the desolation and destruction he was seeing. He was holding his children tightly by his sides.
« It seems to me James, that these were merchant ships coming from Africa. As to why they have come about to this miserable state, I can think of three theories. Number One, some sort of explosive exploded from within, number Two they were damaged by the storm last night or, number Three, they were attack by pirates. » he finished that last part with a sense of foreboding.
All three Swanns were surprised that pirates might have been present here not to long ago and caused this, the two little ones had a curious sparkle in their mischievous little eyes.
« Wow! Pirates were here. Can we catch one sir? » said Jedeite to his father.
« Yes, father I want to see how a pirate really looks like. » added Mina excited.
« We will most certainly not come anywhere near pirates what's so ever. For the sake of this vessel and its fleet, let's hope they have long passed by. It would be terrible, absolutely horrible if we had the misfortune to encounter them, I would fear for your lives and that of your mother if we had to. Please children you know nothing of this business or what you are entailing, pirates are dangerous people in which we should all stay clear of. »
« But Father. » They both whined.
« No buts, these are bad people and you should stay as far away from them as possible. End of this discussion. Period. » he rebuked sternly levelling his gaze to them, firmly getting his point across.
« Hmphf! » They both said while crossing their arms on top of their chest peeved.
The captain just smiled at the young ones, remembering his own childhood. He chuckled and was on the verge of saying something when…
« Ahoy Captain, up ahead I see someone. » yelled the lookout boy from above.
The captain snapped out of his current thoughts and diverted his attention up ahead, he rushed to the edge of the helm, looked out below and around for this said person. Towards his right, he could see a young boy floating about on a piece of broken wood. He did not appear to be conscious.
« Alright ladies! Mark, Jones, Rivers, John and Edward, take the boat and get down their and bring that boy up ASAP! Move, move, move there is no time to waste nor does that kid floating about do either. » he yelled while pointing and giving out his instructions to his sailors. He clapped his hands to single out the importance of making haste. Every second counted, that boy's life was on the line. Who knows if he was dead or slowly slipping away?
A couple of minutes later, they brought up the boy. Everybody started crowding around him including the governor and his two kids. Mina and Jed ran past everyone and got to the kid first. They kneeled down beside him and started to shake him and smack him on his face.
« Common, wake up. » they said in unison.
« Hello, hello, what's your name? Can you hear us! » they started to yell in his ear at of impatience.
The boy started to stir, and they relaxed. Mina saw a chain around his neck and looked at it.
« Jed, what is this? » she inquired, pointing to the golden medallion with a scull around the boy's neck.
« Shoot, » he ripped it off the kid and hid in he's pocket. « That's a pirate's medallion! Geez, he could bloody be a pirate. » he replied to his sister. « Wow, a pirate that's fantastic! » he exclaimed.
« What's fantastic? » said his father who happened to arrive at that moment with everyone else in tow.
« Oh, he quickly covered up, he's walking up sir. »
The boy opened his eyes and stared at Mina, then at Jed, then at everyone else.
« Where am I? » asked the boy confused and shivering from the cold air on his wet skin.
« Your on the Dauntless, what's your name lad? » answered Mina before anyone else.
« Umm… name?, he mumbled, My name is Kenneth Turner. Yours? » he said while getting up, smiling at the pretty girl.
« Well Mister Turner, it's seems that you've had yourself a rough time. I'm Admiral Harry Bertram at your service, but please just call me captain. Let's get you inside and warm shall we, this way Mr. Turner. » replied the captain before Mina, looking spellbound, could utter a word.
Everybody started to disperse when they took the boy down to Mrs. Swann's room where he would be cleaned up. Mina and Jedeite stayed behind.
« Here Mina, keep it. Girls like shiny stuff. Besides, I'm just going to lose it. Put it in one of your jewellery boxes, or somewhere safe so that no one can find it. » Jed said while handing over the medallion to his sister for safekeeping.
« You sure Jed? » questioned Mina.
« Oh yeah, take it since your crazier about pirates them I am. » replied Jed with a smile.
«Oh thanks a bunch Jeddy! » she cried while hugging him fiercely in appreciation. He just laughed and patted his silly sister on the head.
« You know what Jed, maybe Kenneth could play with us pirates and teach us how to be more like real pirates since, you know, he probably is one. » suggested Mina.
« I don't know. I don't think he is a real pirate since pirates attack his ship. I think he just found that medallion by accident. »
« Your right, but can he still play with us? »
« Sure why not? »
« He could be the… »
This explains how Miss Swann came into possession of this dangerous treasure. Who knows what troubles it will bring her and Port Royal in the future. Moreover, what about Kenneth Turner, what is his story. All will be revealed in due time.
Phewf! Took me long enough to finish this. HoPe yOu liKe It!! Oh, and sorry for the mistakes and grammatical errors that I missed. And please review. Thank you!
Ta-Killah