Calypso spares Sierra's life, but there's always a price to pay..and what does Captain Sparrow have to do with it?
Time And Tide
Sierra Blake was tired of her life. Tired of being made a fool of, tired of being taken advantage of. Her life was nothing any more. Her family was gone, and she couldnt ever seem to find that one special man to love her. Every guy she ever fell for wound up treating her badly and she was sick of it. So here she sat, on the beach out back of her home, staring out to sea, and thinking about her latest heartbreak. Shed fallen hard for Rob, and he turned out to be an animal. Not only had he cheated on her, but he had tried to control her as well, and had beat her almost to death when she caught him with one of the women he was cheating on her with. God, her heart hurt. She just wanted to make the pain go away. Make everyone and everything go away. She looked out to sea again. She so loved the sea, as untamable as it was. She walked to the waters edge and slowly walked deeper and deeper,until the waves took her away and the water closed over her head. Her eyes closed and she breathed in the salty water... the sea would have her this night.
Chapter 1
Her eyelids fluttered weakly as she tried to open them. The sea had not taken her as she had hoped. With her luck, she'd drifted right back to shore. Suddenly, she heard voices.. Voices she did not recognize, voices from another time, another place.
"I think she's comin 'round,"she heard the voice of woman say.
Sierra's eyes focused and she saw the heavily made up faces of a couple of women. Who were they and where was she? They seemed to be dressed in clothing from another time.
"wha...where..? she muttered, weakly.
"Shh, luv, youre ok. Do not try to talk. Ye've 'ad a rough time ye 'ave. One of the women said, 'ere, drink this.. "
Sierra drank the cold water and it tasted so good, her throat was parched and scratchy from the sea water.
"Where am I? Who are you? She asked of the women, "What happened to me? "
"Me name is Alice and this is Mary. We are sportin girls here at the Faithful Bride. Ye were found on the beach, luv, near drowned. They brought ye here and weve been seein to ye since. What might yer name be? "
"My name is Sierra, Sierra Blake. Excuse me, did you say Tortuga? But isnt that in the Caribbean?"she looked confused.
"Aye, it is, lass. And Sierra is a beautiful name."Mary said.
"Thank you.. Mary.. But how did I get to Tortuga?" she wondered aloud.
"What is the last thing ye remember, luv?" Alice asked gently.
" I remember standing at the ocean's edge, contemplating suicide. I walked into the sea, more than willing to let her claim me. "
Mary looked astonished. "Ye come from another time, lass. Ye do not speak as we do nor dress as we do. These things were also found with ye. " She handed her a water logged cellphone and Ipod. Sierra stared at the all but useless things in her hand.
"Mark me words, lass,"Alice finally spoke , "This be the work of the Sea Goddess. She did not feel the need to take yer life as ye wished, but brought ye here instead. "
Sierra stared at her. Sea Goddess?
"Aye, lass, Calypso herself. For what reason she did so I cannot say, for I don know." Alice said, "But ye must rest now. We will be talkin later. "
Sierra watched the two women walk out of her room and close the door. She laid back on the pillows and thought of what they told her. Somehow, she had been brought back in time and was on the island of Tortuga. If her history lessons served her correctly, Tortuga was a pirates port. Pirates..she'd always been a bit fascinated with them, but also a little scared of them. She guessed it came from her own love of the sea and sailing. She remembered her sailboat at home, The Sunfish, and how she loved to sail. She was kind of skeptical about the whole Sea Goddess bit, though, for she was hardly superstitious. Still, something had to have happened to get her here. She supposed she'd just have to face that problem when she was rested and better.
Sierra awoke again, this time hearing all sorts of noises coming from the tavern below. She listened to the music playing and the people talking. Then her bedroom door opened. It was Alice.
"Oh, 'ello there, lass, feeling better, eh? " she smiled.
"Yes, "Sierra smiled weakly. "But I am hungry and I feel grubby."
"Well that's good to hear! We'll get some food in ye first and then see to a bath. I found some clothes for ye to wear. They look like they should just fit. I'll be right back."
Alice disappeared and came back a bit later, with a tray laden with chicken, bread, cheese and ale. Sierra took it gratefully and ate her fill. The food was so good. She felt like she hadn't eaten in days.
"How long have I been here, Alice? she asked.
"Two days and two nights, lass. Ye slept most o' the time, fitful sleep. As if ye were 'havin' nightmares." Alice asnwered.
"Mine has not been an easy life, Alice. I probably was having nightmares. I have been treated badly mostly of the time since I was a teenager. Every man I thought would love me turned out to be an animal. The last one was the worst. He tried to control me, cheated on me and whne I caught him at it, beat me near to death. My life was horrible and I seeked to end it by giving myself to the only thing I had left to love. The sea." She began to cry.
"Shhh.. do not cry, lass. It will be alright. I can't say why Calypso has brought ye here, but I am willin to bet it had s'methin to do with you wanting to get away Let's see bout getting ye bathed. Follow me."
Sierra rose form the bed on slightly shaking legs and followed the woman down the stairs to the bathing area where a small tub was filled with water. She got in and Alice handed her a bar of sweet smelling soap and a rag to wash with. She then stated she would be back to check on her and help her dress in awhile.
Sierra soaked in the nice hot water and got herself clean. It really felt good. Felt good to be clean. She thought about Alice's words. Perhaps there really was a Sea Goddess and she really did hep her out of a desperate situation. Alice soon returned and helped Sierra dress. She'd never worn a corset before and the thing felt dreadful. She would have much rather been in her jeans and t shirt, which had been all but destroyed in her ordeal. Alice then helped her put on the dress and the shoes and helped her style her hair as best she could. Sierra stared at herself in the mirror. She felt as if she belonged here and smiled to herself.
Sierra was curious about the tavern, so after dressing, she made her way out to the main room. The place was full of people, most of them drunk and most of them pirates, from the looks of it. She walked slowly in, taking it all in. A few men made it their business to brush up against her and offer drunken propostions of which she wanted no part of. Last thing she needed was some drunk, filthy ,stinky man pawing all over her. They probably thought she was one of the tavern's wenches. She made a face of disgust at that offense to Alice and Mary, though. They were her only friends, tavern wenches or not. Suddenly, she felt a hand grab her behind and squeeze hard and a drunken laugh followed. She acted before she thought and instinctivley flipped the man over her shoulder and put her shoe to his throat.
"Don't try that again, you drunken bastard.." she growled. Then she looked up. Swords and guns were drawn and an all out brawl ensued.
Seirra looked on with an astonished look on her face. She thought this kind of thing only happened in movies and here she was, no weapon..except the little bit of martial arts she knew. She started to run and was grabbed again, so she delivered a punch to a nose and elbowed her way through. Suddenly she looked up and a tankard was heading towards her face, threatening to splatter her brain. Just as her hand went up to stop it, a strong grip grabbed her other arm and all but pushed her up the stairs .
"Go on now..." she heard a voice. She did not see anyone right near her other than the back of a retreating man, sword drawn, and jumping back into the fray of bodies, swords and guns. His long hair hung in dreds and he was dressed very nicely for a pirate. Who was he and why did he save her? She then raced up the stairs and back to the safety of her room.
Later that evening...
Sierra was tired of being cooped up in that room. She needed to get out of there. She quietly walked out and went to the other end of the hall and discovered that there was a back staircase. She went down it and it lead into the kitchens below. She soon found that back door of the tavern and slipped out, unseen.
She made her way out around to the front of the tavern and began to walk down the street, taking in all of what she saw. Unbeknownst to her, a pair of dark, kohl lined eyes was watching her every move. Wow, this is right out of a movie, she thought, as she walked. But then she remembered this was no movie and her guard went up. She passed another building , not seeing the man leaning up against it until he spoke to her.
"You shouldn't be out 'ere all by your onesies, luv. THings could get dangerous for a lovely lass such as you."
Seirra rolled her eyes and spun around to offer some sarcastic retort about being able to take care of herself, but her words were cut off. It was him. The pirate who has kept her from getting her head bashed in during the fight in the tavern. She could do nothing but stare. He was handsome alright. His eyes were mesmerizing. Dark pools out lined with kohl. His hair hung in dreds and he was the finest dressed pirate she'd seen since she'd wound up here. A scarlett bandana was tied around his head and there were all sorts of trinkets hanging in his hair. His full lips were surrounded by a mustache and a beard that hung in twin braids, and looked incredibly soft. She wondered how those lips tasted. How the facial hair would feel on her skin. Sierra felt her body tingle. Stop it, Sierra, remember what happens when you let yourself get hooked by a handsome face and gorgeous body.. she scolded herself. She couldn't help it though. He was beyond gorgeous.
"I, suppose I should thank you for saving me in the tavern eariler..Mr.. ?" her voice trailed off.
"Captain...Captain Jack Sparrow.. and you're very welcome, luv. I couln't bear to see such a pretty face get smashed." His grin was glinted with gold. "So tell me, what is a lovely lass like you doing in that place? Ye don't strike ol' Jack as the type."
"Well, its a long story, Captain Sparrow, and as it is, I really must get back to the tavern and the safety of my room. It is dangerous out here, as you said." she answered.
"Well then, at least allow me to walk you back, you need all the protection you can get on this godforsaken rock."
Sierra allowed himto walk her back, leaving him at the door with a small smile and another thank you.
Jack watched her go. A little spitfire that one was. Her straight dark hair blew lightly in the wind as she turned once more to wave good bye and hurry inside. Her eyes were blue, like the sea. Suddenly his breeches felt a bit tighter. Bugger...he'd forgotten to get her name.
Chapter 2
Sierra had taken on a job in the tavern kitchens, cooking and cleaning. She needed some way to make money and selling her body was not an option. SHe wanted to buy herself some breeches and a shirt to wear. She knew women didn't usually wear breeches in this time, but the corset was driving her crazy. After her work was caught up, she left the tavern to go to the merchantile. As she browsed around, she found a pair of black breeches and a shirt. Yeah, she knew she was taking a risk wearing these clothes, but she needed to be comfortable. A pair of boots completed her look. She had them wrapped up and started to walk back to the tavern to change when the ships tied in the port caught her eye. The biggest one was a beauty. She'd have loved to have a tour of it. Maybe it was even Captain Jack's. Jack... she couldn't stop thinking about him. He had been consuming her thoughts since the night before. Pirate he was, but no other man had ever treated her more like a lady than he had in just that one short meeting. Then she reminded herself that she couldn't trust any man anymore, pirate or not. Good looks did not mean a man was going to be good to her. She'd been through too much to not see that.
Late that evening...
Sierra felt much more comfortable in her boy clothes and drew astonished looks from both Mary and Alice. She helped in the kitchen once again to feed the hungry pirates that had suddenly rushed the place. After her work was done, she sought out her friends. SHe found Alice taking a break and decided to ask her about Jack.
"Alice, do you by chance know of a pirate by the name of Captain JAck Sparrow?" She asked her.
"Ahhh..Jack.. aye, I know 'im," she let loose a silly giggle. "A handsome one he is. Ye've had the pleasure of 'is company, eh? " she said with a knowing look.
Sierra blushed. "Not in the way you think, Alice,but he did save me in that brawl last night, so I have met him."
"Aye, Jack's a good man, luv. Trust me when I tell ye, that one may be a pirate, but he has quite a way with the women. Most of us poor things can't resist his charm."
Sierra actually blushed. She decided to take a walk outside after Alice was done with her break. She slipped again out the back door of the tavern and made her way down the street. She was walking along and clearing her mind when she heard a voice.
"Yer gonna get yerself in a heap o' troulbe wearin' that getup, luv.." she spun around and came face to face with Jack. Even in the near darkness he was still handsome as ever, d**n him.
"Thank you for your concern, Captain Sparrow, but I am perfectly capable of taking care of myself." she retorted nonchalantly. She was tired of men telling her what was good for her.
"Can ye, now? Well, tis a good thing I am not out to 'urt ye luv, becuase if ye look around ye, it is quite dark and there's no one around. I could very well take advantage of ye and 'ave the deed done before anyone came to your aid." And with that, he suddenly pushed her against the nearest wall and held her wrists pinned above her head and held her tight to the wall with just his body. He made no other move to touch her. Her eyes were wide and frightened and she nervously licked her lips. Lush lips she had. He wanted to take advantage of the opportunity and taste them, but he didn't. His mouth was inches from hers and his body was molded to hers along every inch. Instead he spoke.
"Now, tell me, can ye move, while I 'ave ye pinned here, helpless?" he asked in a soft ,low voice. Sierra squirmed a little and Jack was almost undone at the feel of her against him like that.
"No,I can't, I-I c-c-c-an't..." she closed her eyes.
"See? I could very well take advantage of ye here and now and there would be no one to help ye. I don't want ter see ye 'urt luv. Waht might yer name be?"
"S-s-ierra.."was all she could get out.. he was so close.
Jack bent his head and softly brushed his lips over hers. He couldn't resist. Sierra stiffened at first, but soon couldn't resist the tantalizing feel of his tongue lightly licking at her lips. She opened her mouth. She couldn't resist, she wasn't sure she even wanted to. She relaxed as he sensually kissed her, his tongue slowly caressing the inside of her mouth and swirling over her tongue. He slowly released his hold on her wrists and her hands immediately went into his hair. Jack broke the kiss and looked at her before stroking her cheek and then walking off.
Sierra was weak all over. She had to stay there for a minute and get her head together. He'd scared her, dammit. But that kiss... she'd never been kissed like that before and that scared her. She didnt know if she'd be able to resist him ...if she ever saw him again.
Jack was intriqued. It seemed at every turn this woman was getting herself into trouble, or near trouble and he always seemed to be there when she did. He knew he'd scared her when he did what he felt necessary, but she had to be shown. He'd never seen her on Tortuga before and she was as much a mystery to him as she was the first time he saw her. Then of course he had to give into desire and kiss her. Such sweet lips she had. He wanted more of those. He walked to the Pearl to see to the provisions being loaded and give orders to set sail soon. He could not help but wonder if he'd ever see the lovely lass again. Little did he know, it would be sooner than he thought.
Later that night...
Sierra's curiousity was getting the better of her. She longed to sail again and she wanted to just have a look at that ship. Proud and tall she stood in the port, looking down on the smaller ones. However, her thoughts kept going back to Captain Sparrow and that kiss. It made her shiver just to think about how his lips had felt on hers, how his delightful tongue caressed hers. She let loose a low moan before she could stop it. He was getting to her and she knew it. Bugger that.. she wasn't giving in to his charm and trusting him no matter how good he kissed!
She walked down to the docks and stared out at the proud beauty tied there. She slowly walked up to the ship, cautiously watching. There were two crewmen keeping watch, but both of them were apparently very drunk. She needed a diversion is she wanted to get aboard that ship and have a look at her. She found the largest rock possible and threw it into the water causing a huge splash that got the attention of the guards. Laughing drunkenly, they staggered over to the waters edge on the other side to investigate. Now was her chance. She hurried up the gang plank and quickly below deck. As she looked around, she smiled to herself. The ship was beautiful inside and out. She went to the crew's quarters, the brig, everything, checking it all out. Suddenly, she heard voices. Bloody hell! She knew she'd be in a heap of trouble if she was discovered. She ran quickly to the farthest end of where all of the provisions were kept and crept into the deepest,darkest corner she could find. There, she found a couple of old blankets and made herself a spot to sit. Hopefully they would not find her and she could sneak out later. No such luck. They seemd to never want to leave and Sierra's eyes were getting heavy. She soon fell asleep.
The next morning...
The Pearl had set sail, back out to sea. Jack still had Sierra on his mind. For some reason she refused to leave his thoughts. He kpet having this feeling that they had not seen the last of each other.
Joshamee Gibbs was below deck, checking out the provisions that had been loaded prior to setting sail. He looked over the boxes and barrels, making sure everything was accounted for, when something caught his eye. It appeared to be a scrap of purple fabric. He went for a closer look and was surprised to find what he did. Laying there, sound asleep was a woman, dressed in boy clothes. Shirt, black breeches, boots, and a purple bandana tied around her head. She looked peaceful poor thing,but was a stowaway nonetheless. HE wondered how she'd gotten past the guards and how long she'd been on board. He gently shook her awake...
Chapter 3
Sierra woke with a start and looked up into the face of an older pirate. He did not look mean, but she wasn't so sure. She let out a small scream and he quieted her with a finger to her lips.
"Mother and child, what's a delicate thing like you doing aboard a pirate ship and dressed as a boy?" he demanded.
"I am not so delicate, I assure you.. "she said, her voice shaking, " I've always been fascinated with pirates and ships and I love to sail. I merely wanted to have a look around. Then I heard voices and hid until I could sneak away, but I waited so long, I fell asleep."
Gibbs looked at the woman. She seemed to be telling the truth, but women were considered bad luck on ships, at least to his way of thinking. Suddenly he saw Sierra's eyes widen with surprise.
"A-are we moving?" she asked.
"Aye, lass we are indeed. Set sail before dawn this mornin', " he sighed,"Ye do know I must take ye t' see the Capt'n ,don't ye?"
"He-he won't hurt me, will he?" she asked nervously.
"I can't say... our Capt'n is a good man, but ye are a stowaway, lass... he'll have to make that decision. C'mon, up ye go..." He helped her up and took her by the arm to lead her up on deck.
Sierra was scared. She did not know what to expect or what to do, so she just kept her mouth shut and allowed the man to escort her to the the ship's captain. They walked up on deck and she could feel the eyes of a few curious crewmen upon her, but most were busy working.
"Stay here," the man told her, leaving her standing at the entrance to the lower decks. She obeyed without question.
Gibbs sought out Jack and found him in his quarters, making charts.
"Capt'n, I request ye come onto deck, there is a slight problem that needs your attention." he stated.
"And what might that be?" asked Jack as he turned to face Mr. Gibbs.
"Ah, beleive ye me, Jack, you'll want to come see for yourself."
Jack nodded and followed Gibbs out onto the deck. He was completley unprepared for the sight he saw before him. Sierra! What on earth was she doing aboard the Pearl? Jack had to think fast and he knew it. Sierra saw the man coming back towards her with another man. She couldn't believe her eyes when she saw who it was.
"Captain Jack! " she smiled.
Jack approached her, knowing what he was about to do would probably deeply upset her, but he had to, for her own safety. He looked her up and down, smiling that golden smile of his.
"Gibbs, s'pose ye tell me where you found 'er?"
"Back in the darkest corner of the place where we keep the provisions, Capt'n. It appears she's been on board since last night." Gibbs answered.
"To the brig with her then, I'll deal with her later." Jack said with all seriousness.
"WHAT? But..you know... me.. " Sierra screeched as she was taken off and down to the brig by this Gibbs. Jack watched her go with a look of regret on his face.
Sierra was fuming as she sat in the cell. Never trust a man, she thought, least of all a pirate. How could he pretend not to know her? What was he going to do with her since she was technically a stowaway, accidental or not? She began to cry.
Jack was really intriqued now. Gibbs had told Jack what Sierra had told him, hoping for Jack to go easy on the woman. Jack told Gibbs he already knew her but to keep it to himself. Then he left orders to not be disturbed while he went to talk to her. Jack quietly slipped away and went below deck to the brig. He stopped short of the cell where she was and watched her from the shadows. Her pretty face had a sad look upon it and her cheeks were tear streaked. Then he watched as she rested her forehead on her bent knees. Jack made his way to the cell and unlocked the door quietly, letting himself in. Sierra heard him and lifted her head to look up at him. She stood up and backed away, almost tripping to get away from him, even though there was no where to run.
"You..YOU... "she sputtered.." how DARE you?"
"I see I've upset you and for that I'm sorry. Would you like to have a slap at ol' Jack to make up for it, Sierra?" he moved closer to her, even as she backed up. She wanted to slap him, really she did, but she couldn't bring herself to.
Jack looked at her with a little half smile. "No? Then maybe this will make up for it.. " He took her face in his hands before she could duck out the way. Her hands went up to grab his wrists, but it was a useless move. His mouth lowered to hers and she was undone. His hot tongue swirled and meandered inside her mouth, caressing it slowly. Her hands slowly released his wrists and went around his waist and her body pressed against his as of its own accord. She softly whimpered. Jack chuckled softly and deepened the kiss, his tongue working magic inside her mouth. In the back of her mind, Sierra knew this was against everything she stood for at this point, but she was powerless to stop. It felt too good, he felt too good. His hand came down to lightly caress her back and pull her even tighter to him as he backed her up against the wall of the cell. Sierra could feel every inch of his body molded to hers, but at that point, she could have cared less. This man was treating her like no other ever had. She couldn't resist, did not want to. Jack finally broke the kiss and she softly whimpered as his lips left hers.
"Ye liked that, eh?" he chuckled softly in her ear.
"Yes, Captain, very much, but I cannot allow this to happen, I just can't..." she said, looking down.
Jack lifted her chin so he could look into her eyes and see the sadness there.
"Why would that be, Sierra? What has happened so bad to ye that ye can't even enjoy a kiss from me?" he asked.
"Its not that I did not enjoy it Captain. I did, so much I did not want you to stop. But you are right. Bad things have happened to me.
"Care to tell me?" He asked, stroking her cheek. Sierra closed her eyes and nodded, it felt so good. Jack released her and sat down on the floor of the cell and pulled her down to sit comfortably on his lap. Sierra bit her lip, then started her story.
"Men have always taken avantage of me Captain..." she started.
"Wait, after that kiss, you still want to go with the formality of callling me Captain? Call me Jack,luv."
She smiled a little. "Ok, Jack.. as I was saying.. Every serious relationship I have had has been bad. Sure they started out good, but went worse. The last one was the worst. I was deeply in love with him, an d I thought he was with me. But then he became controlling. I wasn't allowed friends. I could only go where he wanted me to, when he wanted me to. He forced sex on me time and again, and when I couldn't or wouldn't, he easily cheated on me. One day I came home and found him in bed with one of the women he was cheating with. I nearly tore her hair out of her head before she got away and left. But what did that get me? It got me beaten nearly to death. I sstruggled for a week, by myself, until I was better. Then a week ago, I was staring out to sea and decided to give myself to the oen thing I had left to love. The beautiful, untamable sea. I walked into water and fell in, willing myself to get carried out with the tide and drown. However, as you can see, that is not what happened. I woke up in the tavern and Alice told me she suspected it was the work of Calypso. That she did not see fit to let me drown, but brought me back to your time rest you know." She looked at Jack, waiting for him to laugh and tell her she was crazy. He didn't. Jack was used to these types of things with Calypso, but never anything like this. Now he knew why he was protecting her. She was the one who had been haunting his dreams, long straight dark hair, same body, but her face had always been hidden. Now he'd seen it, her beautiful face.
"Not all men are bad, luv. I am deeply sorry that you've been treated so badly. I understand why ye cannot trust me. Not becuase I am a pirate, but because of what happened to ye. Ye think all men are the same. I'd like to prove ye wrong." he looked at her.
"You have Jack, to a certain extent. No one has ever cared what happened to me. No one but you, Alice and Mary. You've shown me what its like to be cared about and protected." she whispered.
"Then allow me to show you what its like to be loved..." and with that he began kissing her again. Sierra moaned this time , for she felt a throb between her thighs unlike she'd never felt before. Jack's kisses were amazing and meant to be savored. Jack moved to caress her breasts through her shirt, and she let him, arching into his hand. He grinned against her lips and unbuttoned the shirt, slipping it of her shoulders. She wore no bra or camisole under it, so soon his hands were gently kneading her bared breasts, his thumbs rubbing lightly over her nipples. He broke the kiss.
"No.. don't..stop... feels so good... "she got out between soft moans. Jack smiled as he bent his head to take a nipple his mouth, teasing and tormenting the bud with his lips and tongue. Sierra moaned loudly, as her fingers began to work on removing his shirt. Jack's mouth moved from that nipple to the other one, giving it equal attention. He then moved her to lie down and he unlaced her breeches and slowly peeled them from her body. She was fully naked before him, and the most beautiful creature he'd ever seen.
Jack could feel the tension in her body, but he would do his best to rid her of it.
"Relax, luv, " he whispered, kneeling between her open legs." Just relax and enjoy. No pain.. "
Jack gently kissed her belly, than the inside thigh. Then he gave her slit a slow lick from bottom to top. Sierra's hips went up and she moaned loudly. Jack took hold her of hips and held them in place as his tongue thrusted, tasting her fully. He lapped at her slowly, working his tongue up and down as Sierra's head turned wildly from side to side and her moans became sobs. Jack's lips finally decended upon the hard bud there, sucking it as his tongue stabbed at it repeatedly. Sierra could bear no more. She couldn't stop, not now. It was too good. As Jack felt her body tense, he sucked her clit and licked harder, two fingers pumping eagerly inside her.
"JACK!" she screamed as she gave into the pleasure and exploded against his mouth. So good, oh god it was. Never had she felt like that. Jack kissed her there once more and slowly removed his fingers from her now soaked core. He left her only long enough to rid himself of the rest of his clothes and lowered his body to hers. Sierra could feel him, hard and ready, against her thigh. She tensed a little, but Jack quieted her with a slow, passionate kiss as he slowly entered her. Normally, he'd have taken her hard , but not Sierra, not this time. Sierra broke the kiss.
"Ohh, yes, Jack, so good... don't want you to stop.." she moaned as he gave her slow, deep, thrusts. With every one, he made sure he grinded into her. Sierra was lost. Lost in him. Never had she felt anything like this before. Instinctively, her hips rose to meet his with every thrust of his cock inside her. She sought his lips and found them, kissing him desperatley. He began to thrust harder, filling her with very inch of him. He soon felt that tension again and knew she was nearly there. His hand went down between them and he slowly rubbed her clit as he thrusted. Sierra sobbed as her body shook with pleasure.
"Aye..that's it, luv, let it go..let it all go..." he whispered. She came hard then, moaning his name and holding tight to him. In the midst of her pleasure, Jack let himself go as well, joining her in her moans of pleasure. She felt so good, so tight and hot. Sierra held onto Jack for dear life, and he let her. He stayed right where he was until he slipped out of her. Then he held her close and kissed her lips softly. Sierra was completely undone. She fell off into a peacful sleep on Jack's chest. As he held her, he smiled to himself.
Chapter 4
Jack sighed as he held Sierra close. He wasn't sure what to do with her, but he knew he had to come up with something quick. Whether to put her off ship at next port or keep her board, he wasn't certain. He gently shook her awake, no more time for this right now.
"Sierra, luv..."
Sierra awoke and looked around, disoriented at first. Then she remembered she was in the brig on the Pearl..and in Jack's arms. nuts..she thought.. she had allowed to happen what she promised herself she wouldn't. But you couldn't resist..her inner voice said...you wanted him, despite what your mind keeps telling you. She looked at Jack and slowly moved away from him and began getting dressed.
"We've put oursleves in quite a dilemma here, luv. I'm not sure what to do. For your own good, I should put you off at next port..I am not sure this si the kind of life thats good for you. Its dangerous,luv.." he sighed.
Sierra looked at him fiercely.
"For my own GOOD? You mean to tell me, Captain, 'she said stressing the word "captain" .."That after all of that talk about wanting to protect me, you'd be willing to send me off ship at the next port? I'm inclined to beleive you said all of that just to seduce me, well you got what you wanted, didn't you! I'm not some tavern sleeper, Captain and as for trusting you... well bugger that!" she growled.
Jack was a bit taken aback. Most women wouldn't want this kind of life. But Sierra wasn't most women. She had a backbone of steel. He thought, he contemplated. Maybe he could have her board for awhile. Maybe she needed to choose for herself whether she wanted this life or not. He looked at her and saw the unshed tears that she was fighting to not fall. Was she ever going to trust him? Now that was a good question.
"I am truly sorry you feel that I've voilated you somehow, Sierra. Everything I said to you about protecting you, I truly meant. Perhaps you just need to be here, to know me as I truly am, before you can decide whether or not you can trust me. I am going to allow you to stay aboard, for a time at least. "
Sierra looked at him. She wished she could trust him, she really did. It was going to take time, but perhaps she'd figure out how.
"Ok, Jack, but I refuse to just sit around like some simpering aristrocrat and have your crew wait on me hand and foot. I know how to sail, and I expect to pull my weight aboard ship.." she said.
"Ye do, eh? Well, welcome aboard the Pearl, luv.. " He tentatviely reached for her and she let him hug her. Then they walked up on deck to face the music.
The two of them walked up on deck and Sierra could feel the eyes of the crewmen on her. She suddently felt nervous, but then shook it off and squared her shoulders. She watched Jack as he got the attention of the crew and adressed them, like the Captain he was.
"Gentlemen, as you can see, we have a lady in our midst. No one is to harm her and she is off limits. She will be aboard for a time until I can figure a way to help her, savvy?"
"Aye Capt'n !" the crewmen answered and then went back to thier work, not giving Sierra another glance.
Gibbs walked up to the Captain and Sierra, wondering what his plans were for the beauty.
"Have ye decided where she'll be sleepin', Capt'n? Surely ye don't mean to leave her in the brig."
"No, not the brig, but she does need a place to sleep, would be no good havin her bunk with the crew," Jack answered.
" I'll be offerin me own quarters to the lady then, Capt'n, s' no problem for me to bunk with the crew..."
"You'd do that for me, Mr. Gibbs?" Sierra was astonished.
"Aye, I will, miss, ye go and enjoy now." Gibbs answered.
Sierra smiled as the two pirates took her to the first mates quarters and left her to her thoughts.
Later that night...
Jack stood on deck, thinking about Sierra. She was surely asleep now, hopefully peacefully. He was just as confused now as he ever was. He wanted to know why Sierra was brought here and why she had been haunting his dreams long before he ever saw her that first time. He looked out to sea as he was thinking, and saw the waves take on a very interesting shape. A face looked to be drifting in and out of the waves, the face of a woman. Calypso!
"You have her aboard the ship,do you, Jack? " the sea goddess said as her face became fully visible in the waves.
"Calypso.. what do I owe this honor?" Jack answered.
You look confused, witty Jack.." she said with a low laugh.
"Aye.. I am confused. Why did you bring Sierra Blake to this time, and what is she to me? She haunted my dreams before, but I could not see her face." Jack said.
"She is special Jack. She does not belong in the time she was born in. She is a pirate at heart. She was ready to give herself to the sea, to rid herself of a life she hated. Had she not loved the sea, I would have let her drown. Instead, I brought her here, to where she truly belongs. Sierra has been violated badly, Jack, as she has told you. But she needs to learn to love and trust again. It was I who put her in your dreams. You are her protector, Jack Sparrow, and if you play your cards right, perhaps more than that. But know this, Jack. Her time here is not permanent. If by the new moon she has not learned to love and trust another and have his love in return, she will be sent back to her own time. Help her Jack."
Sierra woke with a start the next morning. She was a little confused at first, but then realized where she was. She got up and looked around the room. It was quite nice, actually. She began to look at all the things there and her eyes fell on a framed picture, sitting on the dresser. She looked at it and did a double take. She picked it up and looked at it closer. It was of a beautiful woman, with dark hair and blue eyes. She looked oddly familiar, too familiar. Sierra was intriqued. Unbeknownst to her, Gibbs had been sent to check on her and was just opening the door. She gasped when she heard the door squeak and spun around, the picture still in her hands.
"Sheesh, Mr. Gibbs, you gave me a start!" she said, catching her breath. She then realized she was still holding the picture. She hastily returned it to the dresser and looked a bit guilty.
"Didn't mean ter frighten ye lass.. but the Capt'n sent me to check on ye.."Gibbs anwered. But he was not looking at her, he was looking at the picture.
"I'm ok, thank you, I was just getting ready to come up on deck, but I am just a little nervous, you see..." she said.
"No need to be lass. Jack has made sure yer not t' be bothered and he only wants to protect you. Jack's a good man, Sierra, you should perhaps give him another chance. " Gibbs told her.
" You don't understand, Mr. Gibbs. I like Jack very much. He's been nothing but kind to me ever since I met him. But.. after all I have been through, I have to keep my guard up. I can't help it." she looked down.
"I do understand that, Sierra. Maybe after ye've been on the Pearl for awhile and gotten to know 'im, ye'll find ye can trust him..even with your very life. " Gibbs smiled.
"I hope so, Mr. Gibbs, I truly do. I feel as if I am meant to be here. I wasn't brought here by mistake and I don't think meeting Jack was a coincidence. I'll keep what you said in mind."
She turned to walk out the door, leaving Mr. Gibbs to his thoughts, but when she looked back over her shoulder, she saw him looking again at the picture.
"Who is she, Mr. Gibbs?"
"This be my darling Rose, Sierra. The only one I ever loved. Wanted to marry her, I did. Only her family did not want her mixing with the likes of a pirate, as it were. Took her away from me ,they did. Don't know where, but I do know that when she left, she left with me babe within her. A daughter or a son I am not certain, for I've never set eyes on my Rose again to this day. All I have is this picture. Rose was a strong, beautiful woman, Sierra, one that any man would be proud to have as his own, be he pirate or not. I see those same traits in you. Ye have a strength and will about ye and ye remind me of her. As I said before, give Jack another chance Sierra, ye may be pleasantly surprised at what ye find."
Sierra smiled wistfully. "I'll try, Mr. Gibbs, I really will," she said, then turned and walked up on deck to begin her day.
Jack watched Sierra as she walked among the crew, watching them work. Even though he'd given them orders not to bother her, he saw that they were willing to help her learn the tasks that involved crewing the Pearl and that he did not mind. She was determined, wanting to learn how everything worked and how to do it. The Sunfish she could sail by herself, but the Pearl was far more than a mere sailboat as Sierra was beginning to see. Sierra looked out to sea and then climbed up the rope rigging to lean out over the water, and feel the sea spray hit her face. She closed her eyes and smiled. She felt free, freer than she ever had in her life. Jack watched her enjoying the spray hit her face and smiled. She looked so beautiful, like she truly belonged here on the Pearl. Maybe she was meant to be here, he thought, remembering what Calypso had said about her being a pirate at heart. Sierra opened her eyes and looked down, seeing Jack looking up a her. He motioned for her to come down from there and she did, walking up to him.
"Having fun there, luv? " He asked, grinning at her.
"Yes, it was amazing. I felt so free up there. I ma sorry I abandoned my work for a bit of pleasure.." she said. Jack inwardly groaned at her use of the word pleasure.
"No, it is alright. Ye are free, Sierra. You're not really a part of me crew and I ne'er expected any real work out of ye. T'was you who made the decision to work among the crew while aboard. I enjoyed seein ye up there, smiling, with the wind in your hair, the sea spraying your face..truly a beautiful sight to behold. Freedom luv, thats what that is. What this life is. It a hard, dangerous life, that's certain, but with the hardship and danger comes adventure. Treasure for the taking and freedom to do as ye want,with no one to tell ye otherwise. The freedom to find what it is that ye desire and go for it. " He looked at Sierra and winked.
Sierra felt that familiar ache within her, but quickly dismissed it. Why was it that every time he got near her, her knees would almost turn to jelly and she'd feel as if she would swoon? Had it been any other man, she probably wouldn't even allow him to captivate her in that way. But with Jack, she had no control over it. It was as if no matter how hard she tried to steel herself againt his charms, she couldn't stop her body from responding. She mumbled some excuse to get away and hurried off. Jack watched her go with a grin. He was getting to her...and he knew it.
Chapter 5
They had been at sea for a few days now, and Sierra was feeling more free than she ever had in her life. She started thinking about her situation now that her mind was clear. To anyone else, having time traveled would have been a weird and scary thing, but Sierra was for some reason okay with it. She still wondered how she really got here. Sierra had always been the skeptical type and just wasn't buying into the whole Sea Goddess bit that Alice had told her. Still she had to have gotten here somehow. She stared out at the sea wistfully and that's where Jack found her a little while later.
"Enjoying the view there, Sierra?" Jack said as he walked up beside her. Snapping out of her thoughts, she turned to him.
"Yes, Jack, the sea, she's beautfiul.. " she said, looking out to sea again with that same wistful look.
"Aye, that she is.." he answered, but he was not looking at the sea, he was looking at her.
"I love the freedom I have here, Jack. In my time, we have so many laws and rules to live by. I lived in America, on the southern tip of Florida. The Caribbean is not far from there at all."
"Aye, Florida belongs to the Spaniards. I have sailed there before. Why don't you tell me more about your time, luv? Should be interesting, I would think. " he smiled.
They moved to sit on the steps nearby and Jack opened a bottle of rum, taking a swig and offering some to Sierra. She took the bottle from him and turned it up as well. Wow.. that had a bite to it. But this was real Jamaican rum, not that weak stuff you found at the local ABC store in her time.
"Well, take this rum for instance. Where I am from, you can hardly enjoy it with all of the restrictions. Do you know, you have to be 21 to drink?"" Sierra said as she took another swig and handed the bottle back to Jack.
Jack looked at her with a completely bewildered look on his face and Sierra giggled.
"Well luv, I would be in trouble then."
"Why Jack?"
"I can't even remember me own age anymore..."
"That might be the rum Captain Sparrow." Sierra grinned as she took the bottle from him for another swig."Besides, this rum is far better..its not weak at all"
"Ye mean they've weakened the rum where you come from and its not as good? Pity that!"
"Yes, Jack..this Jamaican rum is far better and I am willing to bet if I drink much more of this it'll sneak up on me and kick my ass.." Sierra giggled.. "Sorry, Jack..its a term we use meaning to say that the rum hits you all at one time and you're completely soused!"
Jack joined her in her laughter. "Looks to me like it may be sneakin up on ye already, luv!" That suggestion sent Sierra into another fit of giggles. Jack had to catch her before she tumbled off the steps and he saw something fall out of her pocket. He picked it up and handed it to her.
"What's that, luv? I've not seen anathing like that before," he asked her.
Sierra looked down and saw the Ipod in her hand. She hadn't even realized she still had it. The thing was water logged and useless.
"Oh, this is an Ipod, Jack.. it plays music," she explained.
"Ye mean like a music box then?"
"Sort of, yeah..like a music box. This one is got wet though, so I doubt it still works."
Sierra hit the power button on the Ipod and was surprised to see the lights come on. Maybe it had dried out and would play after all. Would be interesting to see what Jack thought of modern music. She grinned and stuck the earphones in her ears and tried it. She was bopping her head to the beat and Jack was just looking at her like she was crazy. She laughed and took out the earphones.
"It works, Jack! Must have dried out. Would you like to hear the kind of music I listen to?"
"Don't see why not luv.. Ol' Jack'll try anathing once!" he grinned.
Sierra smiled and handed Jack the Ipod and helped him get the earphones in his ears. Then she turned on the music so he could hear it. She giggled at the serious look Jack had on his face as he listened intently. Soon, he was getting into the song.
"WHAT KIND OF MUSIC IS THIS?" He of course, did not realize he was yelling, having the ear phones on. Sierra laughed and turned the music down so he could hear her and himself.
"Its ok, Jack.. that tends to happen when you can't hear anything other than the music playing. But to answer your question, that's rock n roll.. hard rock to be exact.
"Hard rock?"
"Yes.. in my time we have rock stars Jack. They go from place to place and perform for their fans, the people who like thier songs. Sometimes you hear about them long before they are ever in town and their reputation precedes them."
"Sounds like me and me crew when we go from port to port..Don't think theres not a port in the seas that doesn't know Captain Jack Sparrow!" Jack said with an air of confidence. Sierra laughed.
"Well yes, they kind of are like that." she smiled. "Do you like the music?"
"Aye, s'very entertaining. Who is this... rock star?"
"That's Def Leppard you're listening to.. one of my very favorite bands."
"Def Leppard? What kind of name is that? "Jack laughed.
"A unique one, I assure you... " Sierra grinned.
Sierra talked more about the future and Jack listened while they both worked on the bottle of rum. She could feel the effects of the fine drink and it soon had her giggling uncontrollably and leaning on Jack's shoulder. She looked at him and grinned then went to kiss him on his cheek, but got his lips instead. The kiss started out innocent, but quickly heated up as Jack's hands moved to hold her face as the kiss deepened. Sierra finally broke the kiss and giggled drunkenly.
"Sorry, Jack, I meant to kiss your cheek.."
"No need to be sorry, luv, ye wanted it as much as I did. I am just sorry ye had to be drunk to want it.." he looked at her wistfully.
That statement brought Sierra down from her high. He was right. She hadn't gone near him for so much as a kiss since they had been together in the brig. She cleared her throat.
"I think I've had a bit to much to drink Jack, I think I'm going to my quarters to lie down." she said, looking away.
"By all means, luv..." He answered and helped her to her feet. She staggered a bit and he helped her to her quarters and left her, shutting the door behind him.
Sierra lay there on her bed, thinking about what had just happened and what Jack had said. She did want that kiss. She knew that now. There was no denying she was becoming quite fond of the pirate Captain and if Jack's actions meant anything, he was becoming fond of her too. Fondness was as far as she was going to allow herself to go, though. She couldn't allow herself to fall in love with him. She just couldn't. She needed to trust the man she was in love with and she was through with trusting any man. Too many problems with that. They claim to love you, then you get treated like dirt. But he has been nothing but good to you.. her inner voice said. That was true. But she also wasn't in love with him, had no claims on the handsome pirate. Still, she could not deny any longer the attraction to him that she had. When she had kissed him, that same electricity had coursed through her body as it had the first time he kissed her. She wasn't even sure if her shaking legs as she stood up had been from that..or the rum. She only knew that every time he got near her, her body made a liar of her when she claimed she didn't want him.
Jack wanted her. He thought about Sierra's kiss as he took the ship's wheel. He wanted to go back in there, pull her into his arms, and kiss her until she could no longer deny the fact that she wanted him. He wanted to have her sweet body again. Wanted to have her screaming his name as he pleasured her. The more he thought about it, the more aroused he got. He could feel how much she wanted him in that kiss, yet her leaving him there was her denying it. Normally, he'd just take a woman for his pleasure and hers and not think twice about whether she cared for him or not, because there was always another somewhere, more than willing to share his bed for the night . But with Sierra it was different. He did care and it bothered him. It bothered him that she was denying that she wanted him, that she had feelings for him. Jack sighed. Bugger... what the hell was she doing to him?