Summary: A happy marriage is interrupted when Elizabeth makes a faulty deal with the dreaded pirate Blackbeard. She must bring Commodore James Norrington and Captain Jack Sparrow together to help her save Will. But complications arise and Elizabeth finds herself attracted to her two companions. Who will she choose? Will/Liz Jack/Liz Norrington/Liz.

Notes: My friend and I are co-writing this. Written in POV (point of view,) by Chapter. Norrington, Elizabeth and Jack mostly.

Disclaimer: Alas, we do not own any of the lovely characters and or places and or anything whatsoever from Pirates.

Chapter 1: A Toast

Absolute torture. To bow out gracefully in front of all of your men and the governor is one thing, but to be invited to the wedding…is she trying to torture me?

"Evening Commodore!" someone calls from across the courtyard, tipping their glass with a courtesy.

Marvelous. Caught looming in the corner during the reception.

"Good Evening Miss Fontaine!" Another gulp of wine. I never drink, what am I doing?

"I didn't think I'd see you here! What with the whole Jack Sparrow fiasco? Where is the scoundrel these days?"

Most likely standing right behind you, with more liquor in him than a bottle of rum.

"He's well, here, at the reception. Mr. and Mrs. Turner associate with a different crowd these days." What an understatement! They more or less pillage the oceans with Sparrow than step aside.

Ms. Fontaine shook her head with gusto, clearly having had too much to drink. "Not the path I thought Ms. Swan would take. I was far more in favor of her betrothal to you."

And there it is. Someone finally muttered the godforsaken words. All I can do is mutter back. "Yes, well...I sincerely hope that she and Mr. Turner are very happy."

A lie. I sincerely hope that Elizabeth is very happy. If Mr. Turner happens to be part of that equation, then so be it. At least she didn't end up with a pirate.

Oh look, speak of the devil…

Across the courtyard, Sparrow climbs atop the table in front of the newlyweds, a bottle of rum in his left hand, the right waving wildly about in front of him.

"Ladies and Gent's! Yer attention please!"

Oh god. Not only is he present at the wedding, he intends to make a toast in front of the entire crowd.

"I'd like to propose, a toast! To me friend Will..." Jack took a swift sip from his left hand and gave a short hiccup.

Wonderful. Jack Sparrow is going to rave like the lunatic he is and Elizabeth's wedding will be ruined. I couldn't live with myself if I allowed that to happen. But if I don't allow it, I might never see her again...

The Commodore's thoughts were interrupted by a loud, unruly noise coming from the back of the crowd. "What about me, Jack Sparrow? Won't you wish me the best of luck?" The crowd turned to see a rosy cheeked Elizabeth holding a large glass of wine.

"Of course! How stupid of me! William and Elizabeth, ye two are always welcome to pillage the seven seas with me. May ye live long enough to some day see Cap'n Jack Sparrow caught by the Royal Guard!"

And, undoubtedly, every guest here is looking at me wondering why I stand cheerfully in the corner instead of making "some day" today.

The audience produces a hushed and scattered clap which comes to a complete halt as Sparrow jumps off of the table, Mr. Turner taking his place, and pulling Elizabeth along, flowing white dress and all. Sparrow slurs a shout, "To the Newlyweds!" The guests clap at this remark, rice is thrown in the air and all raise their glasses.

There she is: the picture of loveliness standing next to an insufficient, pirating Blacksmith. But she looks the happiest I've ever seen her. And I'll drink to that.

AN: An Introduction. Next chapter starts the adventure (Liz's POV.) Hope you like it so far, please review! Thanks