a/n Hey guys this is my first story! Ive been reading fan fiction for a while and just had to give it ago. any criticisms gratefully accepted. I hope you enjoy my first attempt. the story starts just before the Curse of the Black Pearl, and will roughly follow the movies with a few alterations :)
disclaimer I do not own any of the characters in this story, just borrowing them :)
The Dance of Time Chapter One
Elizabeth Swann was awoken that night to blinding flash of brilliant green light. She sat up in her bed, waiting for her eyes to adjust to the sudden darkness again. A feeling of horror began to creep up her spine as she realized she was no longer alone in her room. She knew it was not one of her maids, as this person did not bring a candle with them. Elizabeth held still, it was dark in her room, and an the intruder may have not seen her yet. She hoped that whatever it was they wanted, they would take it an leave, and leave her unharmed. Suddenly, the moon, which was full tonight and eerily bright, came out from behind a passing cloud. The light illuminated Elizabeths room and exposed the strange man who was lurking in it. Silent horror took over Elizabeth as she saw the man, who was filthy and rugged turn to look at her. A pair of dark eyes, shinning in the moon light locked onto hers.
"Elizabeth" the strangled, rough voice spoke.
Astounded that the man knew her name, and said it with such familiarity, snapped Elizabeth out of her fear induced state.
"Its Miss Swann!" She said tartly, her voice sounding more powerful, than she felt.
The man came closer.
"Don't be like this darling, we don't have the time"
His words, although so improper, sent a chill down Elizabeth's spine that was not fear. "Who on earth is this man"? she though to her herself. He was now standing very close to her bed, and she now had a good view of him.
"Your Jack Sparrow!" she gasped
"There should be a Captain in there somewhere darling" He said with a smile, pleased Elizabeth had remembered him.
"I don't know I did not see it earlier, your face is on wanted posters all over town " Elizabeth whispered more to her self than to Jack, failing to see his face fall slightly.
The infamous Jack Sparrow was in her room, a real pirate, she had heard so many stories about him. Elizabeth was not sure whether to be thrilled or terrified. Jack Sparrow was in her room, and he knew her name. She was panicked by the wave of realization that hit her at the moment. He was coming to kidnap her. He was a pirate, she was the Governors daughter, and the perfect bargaining tool. Her fear silenced her once again as Jack Sparrow sat on her bed and took both her hands in his rough, dirty ones.
"Elizabeth", he started, with the utmost sincerity, "I need you to listen to me".
He looked into her eyes again, taking her wide eyes as anticipation, rather than fear. Jack continued."I need you to come with me. Right now"
"Why on earth would I do that" Elizabeth snapped, still believing he was trying to kidnap her. She yanked her hands free of his. only to have him claim them back
"Because Elizabeth, you have to trust me. I know right now that you do not have a clue why I am here , or who I am really, but please just trust me and come with me now"
Elizabeth continued to stare at him quizzically, totally confused.
"Tia Dalma said I was not allowed to tell you to much, but coming with me now, will avoid a whole lot of heat break down the track darling, for you and me both".
At the moment Jack stopped staring at Elizabeths hand and looked her directly in her eyes. Jack Sparrow eyes where shining with an emotion Elizabeth could not name, but is softness and tenderness made her forget the worries she had had about being kidnaped.
"How can you possibly know that me coming with you will avoid heartbreak" She wondered out loud,"Unless you can see into the future, or come from it yourself..." Elizabeths voice drifted off with her thoughts.
"Elizabeth, please " Jack pleaded again.
As he spoke, Elizabeth caught a hint of rum on the pirates breath.
"GET OUT " Elizabeth yelled very suddenly. Jack leaped back from the bed, releasing Elizabeth's hands.
"Don't do this darling"
"I said get out! You've obviously been drinking, and you thought it would be funny to come and scare the Governors daughter and try and trick her to come onto you ship! "
"Elizabeth please, It will all make sense when we get there, just.."
"I DON'T CARE " Elizabeth screamed
Jack, who was now on by the window, just looked at Elizabeth, pleading with his eyes, not daring to talk again.
"I'm not coming with you" Elizabeth hissed, trying to regain some composure.
Elizabeth saw Jack Sparrow's face crumple in defeat in the spilt seconds before she was once again blinded by the bright green flash. When Elizabeths eyes adjusted to the darkness, she saw she was alone.
what did you think? is it worth me continuing? any advice ? ild love you forever:)