Pirates of the Caribbean

Author:  Beckzy

Title:  Death in a Red Ruby

Summary:  Infamous Jack Sparrow no more lives with worries.  He and his crew, travel the crisp blue Caribbean, interested in findin' only wealth and happiness.  But on a twist of fate, trouble comes sweepin' across the deck when word gets out about priceless gem.  Jack is determined to find it, for the thrill, yet there is one young woman getting' in the way of things.  She goes by the name of Emma... Emma Sparrow…

Filled wit excitement all the way (well at least I hope so), Action  Adventure  Drama, all packed into one, staring yours truly… Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, Elizabeth Swan and many more!

Disclaimer:  I don't own Pirates of the Caribbean… never will L

Author's Note:  This is my first fic for Pirates of the Caribbean.  I've changed some things from the first copy I did.  I thought it went to fast, and that's just not my thing… so I guess you can say this is the slower version of chapter one.  (The plot and things are still the same)

Chapter 1

The Tale of a Child

"A young lady travels the seven seas.

Livin' the life of piracy.

Searchin' for somethin' worth more than gold

Father's blood, heart, and soul

Follow the feelin' towards a man

And reach the shore of dirt and sand

A stone so red it could blind ye eyes

She finds it, yet there after dies…"

"And who might 'she' be may I ask?" 

"Its part of a story."   Jack gave the man he called 'crewmate' a bewildered expression.  He looked around; it had started out just Mr. Gibbs and himself, yet somehow the whole crew was now gathered around him.  He smiled.

"Back to work!"  He watched as they scurried away. 

The Black Pearl had been his for well over a year now, and he couldn't complain much, since his misfortune seemed to be diminishing everyday.  It was now replaced with silver and gold of the finest. 

As he steered once again, he looked to his compass, yet for this venture it would do him no good.  He wasn't on his way to an island that was known, or to destroy and capture anything, he didn't actually know where he was going.  He put the compass back into his pocket and looked on to the endless blue sea and the darkening horizon. 

He was informed, while passing through Tortuga, about a treasure, but this treasure wasn't like the tons of gold he had seen before.  No… this treasure was more or less about the size of one shilling, it was encircled with gold and it was worth more than ones life.  Priceless really… only two knew of it's location in the Caribbean; one had died 50 years back.  The thrill, that's was intrigued Sparrow… he would come to find the pirate who knew its location and the Red Ruby one way or another.

Port Royal was there stop for now…

+

It was nightfall.  Soldiers lined the fort inside and out as merchant and trading ships sailed into the port.  They watched as men loaded and unloaded supplies, yawning as they paced back and forth.  None had noticed the girl climbing out of one of the ship's cabin…

"Hold up there you!"  There went her cover.  She hopped onto the dock below as the owner of the boat screamed for her to return. 

"Thanks very much!"  She tipped her hat and began to run when she saw four soldiers rushing after her from behind.  Obviously hitching a ride in a merchant ship wasn't of the greatest ideas, but if she was to find what she was looking for, then she'd have to do almost anything…  She was almost into town yet as she turned the corner, a hand grabbed her collar, making her jerk forward.  She was caught.

She stumbled backward a few steps and nearly lost her footing if it weren't for the many men that now surrounded her.  Riffles and swords were pointed at her from every direction.  A tall mall in a blue uniform released his grip on the girl's collar and turned her around.  He was a bit fazed as he stared at her, she look somewhat familiar.

"What's your purpose, miss…" 

"It's Emma…"  She looked around at the man and back to the blue uniformed one. "and if you'd be so kind and lower your guns, I'd very much appreciate it."  She peered around once more yet not one soldier faltered.

"Don't mock me."  The tall man narrowed his eyes and tilled his head some looking at something.  She eyed his strangely as he grabbed her by her hair and exposed her pirate brand on her neck.   "I should have known."  Emma pushed out of his grasp as he nodded for one of the men to get the irons.  "Pirates and the act of it are not allowed in Port Royal."

"I beggin' ye pardon, sir, I didn't know.  Next time I'll be sure to skip this town, yeh?"  She smiled nervously, hoping the man would let her go.

"There will be no 'next time."

+

It was morning in Port Royal.  The warm breeze blowing the trees and the air smelt of salt.  The sun peeked out from the horizon ready to wake the sleeping.  It was still very early in the morning as Jack rowed to the docks.  It was going to take him awhile to get into the port without getting caught, but he had it all planned out.  He was going to pay Will as well as the lovely, Elizabeth, a little visit…

Light poured into the cell from a small window, waking the young pirate.  She yawned as she stretched herself, lazily scratching her head, she looked around the cell, it sank in once again that she had been caught.  She found her hat only inched away from her.  Emma gazed at it as if searching for something or someone.  Memories of the hat were her only connection to her mother.  As a child her mother would tell her stories of her father and the great adventures he would go on.  She would tell her that when she was grown that she could be anything she wanted to be.  A pirate is what Emma chose to be… something like her father…

A grumbling sound brought Emma out of her contemplating.  Glancing down at her stomach, she looked around the cell once again for something to eat.

"No food."

+

Knock Knock

Will set down his sword and tools and he made his way to the door as he wiped the sweat off his forehead.  Half way there, the door swung open, shocking the blacksmith.  In stumbled a man… a man he knew all to well. 

"Miss me, mate?"   Jack smiled at Wills bewildered look as he shut the door quickly. 

"Jack… what are you doing here… how did you get in to Port Royal…"

"I'm Capitan Jack Spar-"

"Sparrow, I know."  Will said with a chuckle, still somewhat confused.  There was silence for a while.  Will gave his friend a curious.  "Uhh… Jack?"

"Look… I need your help."  Will looked away from the pirate for a moment.

"Me…  What would you need me for?  Your Captain Jack Sparrow." 

"Yes, but you were such a great help before, why not do the same for me now, yeh?" 

"What is it exactly you need me for?"

"Well, you see, there is this… treasure." 

"The catch?"  Jack stalled and the looked to his waiting friend.

"There this pirate I need to find.  He's the only one who knows the whereabouts of the 'treasure'.  And to tell you the truth mate, I don't know where he is… all the more reason why I need you… what do ya say?"  Jack began to get nervous by Will's prolonged answer.  Will looked at him oddly which kind of scared the captain.  Jack jumped when he heard him speak.

"I agree."

+

The sound of footstep stopped Emma from shaking the cell door.  She looked at the feet coming down from the stairs.  Down came two men, both who looked to be very important.  They walked over to her cell, slowly, the older one staring at her oddly.

"She does look remarkably similar, Commodore."

"Too similar."  They were whispering to each other, yet Emma could here everything without even trying.  She stared at them with a bored expression gracing her face.

"You… what is your name?"  Emma looked around, no one else was in any of the other cells.  So they could only be talking to one person, time to have some fun, she thought.

"Me?"

"Yes, Yes… you… what is your name?"  The man with the longer wig said.

"Emma."

"Emma… What?"  said the Commodore, with a harsh voice.

"I don't own a second name."  They looked quizzically to each other and then back to the young woman who was picking the dirty of her nails.

"Where is your mother or your… father?"

"I've never met either before."  Something was rather odd with them.  No one who captured her before asked her questions of her parents.

"Its possible they could be in the heavens… exactly where you'll be tomorrow."  The Commodore said as they walked out of the room.  So she was to be hung at 16… its funny, if only these people knew who she was, and what she knew, they sure wouldn't kill her…

+

"Where is Elizabeth?" 

"She said she'd be at the ship soon."

The two men rowed the small boat to the Black Pearl. 

"And may I ask what she went to do?"

"Well thanks to you she has a soft spot for pirates, and word has it there's one locked away in the same cell as you."  Jack smirked.

"What can I say?... I guess I have the charm on a lady."

+

Elizabeth tippy-toed into the captivates area slowly, trying not to find anyone who would think suspiciously of her.  Looking around the corner she spotted to men down the corridor.  She swung her head back a little frightened.  Thinking of a way to get down the stairs, which were right next to her, without getting caught was really hard.  Closing her eyes, she ran down the stairs with all her might. 

She cautiously made her way to the pirate's cell.  This was only the second pirate who came to Port Royal, the first being Jack.  She stared at its back… they seemed to be sleeping.

"Hey you."  Elizabeth whispered… No answer.  "Hello?"

"Mm…"  the pirate moaned as she turned over reveling her face.

"It's a girl."  Elizabeth was a bit alarmed.  She looked around for the keys and found a dog.  Running over to it, she tried to pull them out of the dog's mouth, but it wouldn't budge.  "Come on you." 

"Come here mut."  Elizabeth was startled as the dog dropped the keys and ran.  Elizabeth looked to the voice… the girl was petting the dog.  She picked up the keys and quickly ran over to the cell.

"I'm here to help you."  Elizabeth tried each key as the girl narrowed her eyes.

"Why?" 

"You're a child, nothing more… you don't belong here."  Emma was now a bit more insecure.

"What's your name?"  Elizabeth looked up to the child, questioning her motives, and back down to the keys. 

"Elizabeth, and you?"

"Emma."  Elizabeth kept trying the keys… everyone so far being unsuccessful.  They were quiet, the only thing making a sound was the keys moving and the dog whimpering for more attention.  "Your Turner's wife… are you not?"  Elizabeth dropped the keys and looked suspiciously at the girl with wide eyes.

"You mean Will… Will Turner?"

"Yes… that's it, Will… so you are his wife, yeh?"  Emma had at least a clue for what she came her for.

"Yes I am… how do you know Will."  Elizabeth picked up the keys once more and started again.

"Well I heard of the voyage of the curse… I came here to ask him a question…"  Finally the door opened.  "A question about my father…"  Elizabeth stepped to the side as the girl began to walk out.  Emma stopped and looked behind her.  "About Jack… Jack Sparrow."