A Pirates' Life No More

Chapter 1: The Commodore and His Wife

Port Royal was in shock, the gangplank lowered and the two figures stepped off the ship. Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann knew Port Royal very well, but in the past few months they haven't touched the port due to some complications. Captain Jack Sparrow had 'died' a few weeks ago, eaten by the Kraken, Davy Jones' pet monster. And with the help of a resurrected Captain Barbossa, they are about to embark on a long journey to the ends of the earth and beyond to find Jack. But they needed help from one certain source; Commodore Norrington. As the couple walked into the Commodore's enormous estate, they were not surprised. The servant showed them to the study where a woman in a cream dress and gold trim stood.

She turned around, "Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann. Finally I get to see you with my own eyes," she said. "How do you know us?" asked Elizabeth. "I heard about you from a pirate by the name of Captain Jack Sparrow," said the woman. "How would you know Jack? He's a pirate and by the looks of you, you don't look like you've ever left Port Royal," said Will. "I knew Jack because I am a pirate…or at least I was. I was given amnesty for my crimes," said the woman, taking the sleeve off of her shoulder to reveal a light 'P' embedded on it, "Jack loved me. I always waited for his return to Tortuga, and after Isla de Muerta he came back to me with an engagement of marriage. Is Jack with you?" she asked.

"No, Jack died with his ship at the hands of Davy Jones," said Will. The woman looked down, "Well, I guess it's too late now to return his ring," said the woman. "Why?" asked Elizabeth, then the doors opened and Commodore Norrington came in. Norrington smiled and as he came over to the woman, "I don't believe you've been properly introduced," he said to her, "Will and Elizabeth, meet Victoria Norrington…my wife," he said. Will and Elizabeth were shocked, "When did you get married Norrington?" asked Will. "A couple of weeks ago, after I got reinstated as Commodore," said Norrington. "And when did you decide to marry a pirate?" asked Elizabeth.

"I married James to receive my amnesty. I would only receive amnesty if I marry someone loyal to the crown, and I do love James dearly," said Victoria. Norrington and Victoria sat in an armchair and Will and Elizabeth sat opposite of them. "I thought that you two would be married by now," said Norrington. "Yes we would be, but something came up," said Elizabeth. "Jack's died and we're out to find him. With your help we can find him," said Will. "Now why in the world would I want to do that? When I'm 'n finally reinstated in the place where I belong and with the woman I love?" said Norrington.

"Because deep inside you, you once thought of Jack as a good friend. And you were nice enough to let Jack from being released to the gallows," said Will. "And what did it get me? I turned into a drunken pirate stripped of my title of Commodore…" started Norrington. "And it brought me to you," finished Victoria. "Please James, help us," said Elizabeth. Norrington stood up, "I'm sorry, but I can't just go and save a pirate," he said. Will and Elizabeth left and returned to Barbossa's new ship, the Tormentor and all the crew stood up, "Well, d'ya get Norrington?" they asked.

"No, we tried," said Elizabeth. "Wait for us!" said a voice. The crew looked and two figures walked onto the ship, "Norrington and Victoria, I knew they would change their minds," said Will. Norrington wore his Commodore uniform without the white wig, his brown hair tied neatly into a ponytail. Victoria wore a maroon dress with gold trim and her hair down in dirty ringlets. "Victoria!" shouted the crew, and they all went over to her and gave her a big hug. Then all of a sudden Captain Barbossa came up to Victoria; the crew went silent. "Victoria," said Barbossa.