OK- a quick explanation – this story will alternate chapters in the perspective of Jack, Elizabeth and Will. It takes place right after At World's End but before the scene after the credits. I'm trying to do "different stories" so feedback and reviews are very much appreciated (constructive please….no flames). Now for the normal disclaimer – I don't own POTC or the characters if I did I'd be rich and I'm not so on with my story….

And please don't judge it by just the first chapter….read to at least 4 or 6.

Thanks….

THE FIRST TEN YEARS…..

Elizabeth

He's gone now. Elizabeth realizes that she'll probably not see him again for another ten long years. The sun had set and Elizabeth has never felt more alone in her life. She slowly turned her eyes away from the sea. She knew she wouldn't catch another glance of him for the green flash had already taken him far away. She turned away and walked towards the chest – The Dead Man's Chest – her husband's chest now. She picked it up and hugged it tightly against her. She could feel the beating of his heart. How strong and comforting it sounded. She smiled as she remembered some of his final words to her before he left, "It's always belonged to you." Yes, she knew it had always been hers down deep inside. She hoped that he now realized that he always had her heart as well. She opened her eyes after all of her thoughts and realized just how dark it was getting. She needed to return to her ship and decide just what she wanted to do next.

She told Tai Huang she needed some privacy and did not want to be disturbed until morning. He nodded in understanding with sadness in his eyes. She would decide at that time what her orders would be. He bowed his head as she walked past him and gave the orders to men for rest and chose those would remain on guard tonight. It was going to be very hard for Elizabeth to sleep. The events of the day kept playing in her mind: her quick impromptu wedding, the death and resurrection of her beloved husband and her short but wonderful honeymoon. She could almost feel his touch when she closed her eyes. He had made her feel wonderful. She had not known what to expect since her mother was not there to warn her of her wedding night but with Will it all seemed natural and everything was wonderful. She smiled with the recent memories as she finally drifted off to sleep.

Elizabeth woke to sun coming in on her face. It took her a moment to realize exactly where she was. It had not been a dream. She really was Mrs. Will Turner and unfortunately she was to be separated from him for 10 years. "So what will I do with myself now," she thought to herself, "Jack is leaving to search for some kind of treasure with the Pearl and all of its crew. Will is doing his duty ferrying souls. And I'm – well I'm the Pirate King." She smiled – "that's right I'm the Pirate King – I'll head to shipwreck cove. Maybe I'll study the code or just talk to Teague – maybe he tell me of some duty I must do as King."

"Tai Huang."

"Captain"

"Set course back to Shipwreck Cove."

"Shipwreck Cove?"

"Aye, Shipwreck Cove and after a few days of much needed rest for the men, I will inform you of our next stop."

Tai Huang walked away and started to give the men their orders. They moved very quickly and were very efficient. "Maybe the crew of the Pearl could learn a thing or two from my men," she thought, "No, they would never change their ways – not Jack or the rest of them for that matter."

It wasn't long before they found themselves back at Shipwreck Cove. The great hall looked completely different empty and free from the chaos. Elizabeth looked around and thought the room was empty but after spinning the globe around she heard a voice, "it seems so small there but out on the ocean we are the ones that are small."

She smiled and turned to the voice, "Teague."

"And the Pirate King returns. You did good work leading your fellow pirates to victory that day."

"Yes, but it cost me greatly," she whispered with sadness in her voice.

"Jackie told me. I am sorry for what happened to your husband but it was the two of you that saved the life we pirates know and love."

Trying to change subjects because of the tears coming to her eyes, "I was wondering if you could tell me more about my duties as Pirate King."

Teague followed her lead about changing subjects and showed her the code and let her read it. He reminded her that she had declared war against the EITC and while they were defeated in this battle they might regroup or try another tactic. Her main duty as Pirate King was simple she must do everything in her power to protect the freedom and way of life of all pirates.

"Thank you for your lessons Teague."

"Thank you for keeping Jackie boy out of trouble," Elizabeth couldn't help but start to giggle every time she heard Teague refer to the great Captain Jack Sparrow as Jackie.

"I think that as captain of the Empress, we will head back to Singapore and see what needs to be done since the loss of Sao Feng."

Teague nodded, "I'll be here if you should need any assistance My King."

Elizabeth smiled as she headed back to her ship, "King. I do like the sound of that."