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CHAPTER 1: Dreams

Maria sighed as she heard the pilot finally announce her destination. She shifted uncomfortably in the small plane chair, that she had been sitting in for the past six hours.

" Please fasten your seatbelt, we will be landing on the east side of the island in just a few moments."

Maria looked out the window as her dark turquoise eyes scanned the beautiful, green island that emerged from the soft clouds.

" Mom, wake up, we're here." Maria informed, nudging her mom by the shoulder. Mary mumbled as she stretched in the little room she had.

" I thought I was going on vacation to be able to get some rest." Mary mumbled.

" You will, once we actually land on the island." Maria laughed.

" Where are we staying again?"

" I rented a room in a beautiful hotel in Port Royal. You know that in the pamphlet, it said, that it used to be the of a-" Mary started.

" Of a governor, before a pirate invasion blew off half of it and it was rebuilt four years later. I know, mom." Maria recited once more.

Maria felt the plane descending as her stomach jumped into her throat. Used to the queasy feeling, she breathed in deeply as the plane landed unsteadily on the clear Caribbean waters. Then Maria and her mother grabbed their carry-ons out of the top carrier and made their way onto the dock. The local workers rushed out as they unloaded the luggage from the plane and put them in a specific section on shore.

Mary motioned for her daughter to retrieve the bags as she went to check in their passports. After Maria had the bags and Mary checked them in, they waited on a wooden bench for a bus to arrive. Soon enough a small tour bus arrived as people crowded on, to go to the hotel. As they made their way up the rocky path, Maria's eyes widened in wonder at the beauty of the old Victorian mansion.

She walked in to see an electric chandelier that seemed out of place with the historical room. Other than a few electronic devices everything seemed to be left to its original state. Once her mom checked in she handed the bags to the bell boy. Maria then followed her mother up the grand staircase, as she passed her hand gently across the gray railing.

" Will you be alright, by yourself?" Mary asked concerned, as she put a hand on her daughter's shoulder.

" Mom," Maria groaned. " I just turned eighteen, I think I'll be alright."

Mary sighed as she handed her a small silver key and told her to get some rest. Maria nodded as she put the key into the door and opened it. Once inside, she smiled gratefully, the huge room was surrounded by things that a girl in the eighteenth century would of used. A dressing screen, a basin of water, a wardrobe, even the bed was made of goose feathers!

She made her way across the room toward the balcony. She flew open the doors as she let a natural, warm Caribbean breeze ripple the satin curtains. Maria smiled at the amazing view from the room, she overlooked the natural, green forest, the busy port leading into the crystal clear water.

" Good thing I convinced mom she needed a vacation, especially before I have to go to college." She said offhandedly to herself.

She turned to see that her luggage had arrived as she tipped the bell boy. As she started unpacking, Maria notice the sinking sun as she lit a few candles. Once everything was in its rightful place she felt the effects of being deprived of sleep. She pulled on a Victorian nightgown that the hotel had provided once her luggage arrived. She blew out the candles as she flopped onto her bed in exhaustion, as she let sleep claim her.

" Yo-ho, yo-ho, a pirate's life for me. We pillage and plunder and don't give a hoot! Drink up me hearties yo-ho! Yo-ho, yo-ho, a pirate's life for-" An eight year old girl gasped as a rough hand grabbed her shoulder.

" Best not be singing that in this weather! It's bad luck!" A middle aged sailor, with side burns inform her.

Soon an officer came about and asked the sailor what the problem was. The old sailor told him of the superstition as the officer scoffed. He then informed the girl of what a pirated would receive if they ever crossed paths, a hanging!

" Officer Norrington, please, I'm concerned as to the affect this conversation will have upon my daughter." The governor informed.

" Apologies governor." Officer Norrington replied.

" Actually, I find it rather exciting to meet a pirate." The young girl spoke up.

" Yes, that's what concerns me." The governor answered.

The eight year old sighed and peered over the edge of the ship. Her brow furrowed in confusion as she saw a carousel floating by. She followed it's trail to which it came from, the girl gasped as she saw a boy floating on a piece of wood, accompanied by a burning ship.

" A boy, there's a boy in the water!" She shouted, pointing.

" MAN OVERBOARD!" Officer Norrington shouted as the sailors dived in to retrieve him. The sailors pulled the young boy on deck, and set him upon the table. The governor then whispered to his daughter to look after him.

The sailors gathered towards the front of the ship and watched in horror as the ship's fire spread itself across the surrounding ocean.

" Everyone's thinkin' it I'm just sayin' it. PIRATES!" The same sailor spoke up.

The girl looked upon the boy's face as she gently pushed the hair away from his forehead. He gasped at her touch as she told him that she would take care of him, then introduced herself as Elizabeth Swan. The boy gasped out the name Will Turner as he soon passed out. Elizabeth then noticed a band around his neck displaying a strange gold piece.

" You're a pirate!" She gasped.

" Have you found out anything?" The governor inquired.

" His name is William Turner, that's all I found out." Elizabeth answered quickly, hiding the medallion behind her back.

As the governor excepted her answer he then left her. Elizabeth looked around to make sure no one was watching, then held the medallion in front of her. She then focused her attention behind it as she saw something emerge from the mist, it was a black ship with haunting, torn sails that crept towards her. Elizabeth, in reaction, squeezed her eyes shut.

Maria gasped, as she awoke with a start. She kicked off the tangled sheets that stuck to her perspired body. Maria then stumbled out of the bed as she made her way to the basin.She splashed refreshing cool water down her face and neck, and pushed her thick brown hair to the side.

As she looked at her reflection in the mirror she watched her face contort in confusion. The dream she experience seemed so real, she feel the spray of the sea on her face. Hear the ship creak as it came down upon the moving water. She shook her thoughts of these ridiculous thoughts, and sighed.

She looked out the open balcony to see the sun creeping upon the earth. Maria looked at the clock on the wall as it read six thirty in the morning. She sighed and walked into the remodeled bathroom as she took a long relaxing shower. All the while, trying to shake away the strange dream, that repeatedly ran through her head.

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I know the beginning was a little slow and boring, but I promise it will get more exciting. I just had to give you some background and things like that. Anyways, PLEASE REVIEW!

P.S. Sorry if the begining scene with young Elizabeth was wrong or something, my DVD started skipping and it just kinda skips through that part. :(