Jack's revenge

Disclaimer: everything belongs to Disney, Mickey Mouse, Gore Verbinski, etc.

Rating M for some mature scenes, but there is nothing really obscene. Spoilers of the 3rd movie.

NB: This fanfiction was first written in French, it is a translation; English is NOT my mother tongue, and this is the first time I write in English. I've already translated stories from English to French (my mother tongue), but never from French to English. So, please forgive my mistakes and my poor style. Moreoever, I wrote this story 8 years ago, so in this translation I changed it a little bit from the original version, in order to try to improve it a bit...

This story is made of four chapters, here is the first. Enjoy!

Chapter one: End what you started

"So, you're saying me that you married William Turner on a shit, during a fight, by Captain Barbossa, and now Mr Turner is the new captain of the Flying Dutchman which means you have to wait for him ten years?"

"That's right Anabel" answered Elizabeth to her servant.

"You're courageous, you know."

"Why?"

"You will have to live ten years without your husband, this is an exploit."

"I'm prepared to it. And I don't have choice..."

"I mean, it's hard to not cheat on your remote husband for ten years."

"Excuse me?"

"No offense! You are a virtuous lady. That's why it's impressive!"

"Anabel, I love William. I have no reason to cheat on him."

"We will see in a few years, Mrs Turner. I trust you."

A year later.

This morning, Elizabeth Turner was walking in the streets of Port Royal and enjoying how the city was so quiet now. But she was feeling very lonely. She was missing William more and more every day of her life. She spent so much time looking at the sea, waiting for him. But she knew: ten years. No more, no less.

Moreover, all her old friends was absent, almost all the time. No more adventure. Maybe because she was not really looking for adventure... So, she waited, and spent her time with boring ladies of the city.

This morning, like all the others, she went to the port. Again, she was looking at the ships, smiling with nostalgy, and dreaming of better days. How she would have loved go to a new adventure! Maybe she could meet the Flying Dutchman. No, impossible, she couldn't.

In the hard moments, her only consolation was to look at William's heart in the chest where it was. But he was not here.

While thinking about William, she noticed an unexpected ship entering the port. She was very surprised when she realized it was Captain Jack Sparrow's ship. She didn't want him to see her here, so she hid behind the first thing she found. Jack didn't see her, and started to walk in the port. He stopped, and started to talk to one of his men. Elizabeth was close enough to hear the discussion.

"You."

"Me?"

"Yes, you. Go pay the gentleman, there. He is waiting for his money. And if he asks who I am... tell him... tell him I am anyone but not the Captain Jack Sparrow."

"I tell him "he is anyone but not the Captain Jack Sparrow"?"

"No! Are you so stupid that you can't think by yourself? You do not tell my real name, I don't want your mouth to pronounce "Jack Sparrow". OK? Invent a name, that's it."

"Very well, Captain. It will be done."

"You, Jack said to another man. I want to be alone."

"You want to be alone?"

"Yes. I'm here for business. Personal business. So, as I already explained you, I want to be alone. It should take only one day or two. If I'm not back tonight, don't worry. I'll be back. But don't leave the port without me. Barbossa did it once, it's enough, thanks."

"Personal business?" Elizabeth thought.

She looked at Jack walking away from the port. When she was sure he could not see her, she left her hiding place, and ran to her home. She entered quickly and flapped the door behind her. When she entered the first room, Jack was here. She let out a surprise cry.

"You were out, my dear. Forgive me, I permitted myself to come in. Is it a problem?"

"No, no... Good morning Jack... so much time since we saw each other!"

"Yes, I know, I was quite busy, between Barbossa who stole my ship and my crew, and another quest, I never stop sailing!"

"I see, I see, Elizabeth said."

"Do I disturb you?"

"No, no… not at all!" Elizabeth said.

Her heart was beating quickly in her chest, because of the fear she had. She hoped he didn't see her at the port.

"May I know why you are in Port Royal after so much time without news from you?"

"I have some business to do."

"You are here for business? A new quest? Some money someone owes you?"

"No, no. I have only to settle an affair with someone. I'd like to do it fast, I have other fish to fry."

"Settle an affair with who?" Elizabeth asked.

"Do not confuse speed with haste" Jack answered.

"OK, I don't really understand what you mean, but let's have a seat."

"Right, Elizabeth. How is our dear Will going?" Jack asked while seating.

"I should ask YOU, Elizabeth answered with an annoyed voice. You are the one who has a ship and travel the seas."

"Well, I didn't meet the Flying Dutchman recently. I guess Will is having fun with guiding souls; very funny job, I have to admit. That's for the best, tentacles are not really the latest fashion."

"And you, what happened to you, Jack?"

Jack took a deep breath and answered:

"You know, I don't have time to tell you everything. It would take hours. I have only been busy. Some troubles with Barbossa, the usual stuff. What a stupidity it was to revive him, really."

Elizabeth smiled discreetly.

"He is only still the same! But he helped us a lot, too."

"Yeah... not wrong..."

"So, let's talk about your business."

"Why do you thing it's your concern, Elizabeth?"

"You just arrived in Port Royal, and you're in my house! Elizabeth answered. I guess I have something to do with it."

"You don't think I could just like to visit an old friend?"

"No, no... it's not what I mean... It's only that..."

"OK, Elizabeth, I'm just kidding. You're right, I'm here to settle our affairs."

"With me?"

Elizabeth took a short moment to think: what could it be? She didn't have any issue with Jack, she didn't owe him anything. Except...

"I'm not very resentful in general, but I did not appreciate the kiss and the cuffs. Wait, told without the context, it is very dubious!"

Elizabeth blushed. Fortunately, no one heard what Jack just said.

"Seriously, it was a pleasure at the beginning, but your low blow was not. You know, I really had fun in Davy Jones' place. It's unbelievable how we can have fun with white crabs! You cannot imagine!"

"I believed it was a friendly visit. Jack, it's an old story. You won't tell me you came back to Port Royal just to have your little revenge? Whereas everything ended up well finally?"

"Yes."

"Excuse me?"

"Yes, I came back only for this! I've been through the seas just to have to pleasure to see you begging me to forgive you."

Elizabeth started to laugh.

"You're so funny, Jack, as usual."

"I'm not kidding now, Elizabeth."

Elizabeth stopped to laugh.

"What, are you serious?"

"Yes, I am Elizabeth. But, why do you worry? You must be so lonely here. It's going to be a funny time! Funnier that looking after your husband's heart in a chest."

"Jack, I love Will. This is a serious task to keep his heart here. And I'm not bored!"

"This is so cute! But Elizabeth, don't lie to me, I've spent enough time with you to know you are missing the ocean. And you are also missing human contact!"

"Listen, Jack. If you are here just to make fun of me, or to torment me with an old affair, please leave the city and forget me!"

"Elizabeth, you didn't understand. I'm here to finish what you started."

"What I started?"

"When did we stop? I remember now!"

Jack suddenly stood up, and adjusted his clothes.

"Jack, what are you doing?"

"Come on, Elizabeth, don't be afraid! Let's talk in a quieter place."

She grumbled and stood up. "I should throw him out, now!" But she didn't. She had to admit she was a bit curious to find out how it was going to end. And Jack was always exaggerate everything, he probably just wanted her to apologize.

"Follow me" Elizabeth said.

Two minutes later, they were in a private room of the house.

"This is intimate!" Jack said with a laugh.

"Jack!"

"Yes, sorry. I was saying: I'm here to end what you started."

"Jack... You are not making me feel comfortable. I should have make you leave my house. If you want me to apologize, OK: I am sorry. No, leave this house."

"It's not enough, my dear. You're going to pay for what you did, Elizabeth! It's only justice!" He said, approaching Elizabeth. "So, let's continue!"

Indeed Elizabeth was right when she said he should have left. Jack just started to kiss her by surprise. She repealed him and started to insult him and to call her servants.

"Elizabeth! Stop! You were so different on the Black Pearl. Oh, I forgot: it was only to attach me to the ship and to abandon me. How dumb am I!"

"Jack, you are a monster. You know Will is not here, you know I am not living my best days, and you come here just to have your revenge and what? Kiss me? Saying I'm sorry is not enough for you?"

"And you, Elizabeth? You think you were an angel when you deluded me?"

"It is an old story, Jack. Moreover, I believed we were friends again. I believed you understood why I did it. I believed you forgot it! Why do you want to revenge NOW?"

"Why not? Resentful, a bit. I admit I tried to forget. As I said, I have other fish to fry. But, deeply..."

"Jack, come on! Don't be a kid!" Elizabeth said. "I think you are smarter than that."

"What? You are afraid Will suddently arrive here, with very nice tentacles -I'm sure he would be handsome with one or two-, and surprise us? Don't worry, he won't, we have nine years, plenty of time!"

"JACK. I'm starting to hate you, now."

"Like me, Elizabeth. Like me."

"I'm going to call the guards!"

"You won't dare. Now, let's move on the serious stuff."

To be continued... just let me know if you want me to translate the next chapters, or not ;)