Hello! This is my first ficcy-poo! To Love Again

Summary: Elizabeth is devastated when she finds out that after two years of ignoring Will and being ignored in turn, Will decides to leave to become one of Jack's pirates. (not a J/W fic. I love it but this isn't one of those types of fics. grins) Before Will gets a chance to leave with Jack, he's pulled into another world along with Jack. Elizabeth experienced a similar incident. They meet new people and strange creatures. When Elizabeth bumps into new men who show interest in her, can she love again? And what about Will? Does he still love Elizabeth enough to not let her be taken away by his blonde look alike?

DISCLAIMER: All characters mentioned in this chapter DO NOT belong to me. sighs sadly

Chapter 1: Decision Made

Elizabeth Swann, the Governor's daughter, strolled down the dusty streets of Port Royale. It was a fine evening. She had finally been able to escape her annoying house and go out on a her own. Its been two years since the whole incident with Barbossa and his cursed crew. Jack hasn't shown himself since his grand exit and neither has the Black Pearl. Commodore Norrington is still around. He hasn't married, giving his sole purpose to his duty as Commodore. Will is still a blacksmith and still single. When he kissed Elizabeth after saving Jack from being hanged, he went back to being the polite young man he was always known to be, not making any sudden movements towards the direction of marriage.

The streets were bustling with busy people, going on about their business, living their dull lives as commonfolk. Elizabeth wandered about, not going in any particular path. Just walking, greeting a few commoners and pausing for a moment at a certain stall or shop of her interest to browse. Eventually, her feet led her to the one place she's always avoided since that day of her first kiss. She looked up at the Blacksmith sign that hung over the door. With a deep, cleansing breath, Elizabeth pushed open the heavy wooden door and stepped into the hot, dusty stmosphere where her old love dwelled for most of his day.

"Wil-er, Mr. Turner? Hello...?" Elizabeth paused as she looked around at her surroundings. The only inhabitant visible being the donkey. "Mr. Brown? Is anybody here?" Annoyed, Elizabeth stepped further into the shop, taking her fan out to begin fanning herself. A slight sweat broke out upon her forehead, her cheeks flushed a pretty pink. She cursed her heavy dress as she walked around a bit, observing the different tools used to make the variety of swords that were hanging about. After a few minutes, the unbearable heat and silence began to take effect. Elizabeth stood up with an annoyed grunt from the chair she had previously plopped herself onto. With one last glance around the room, she made her way to the exit, not knowing why she even entered in the first place. Right as she approached the door, a muffled noise sounded behind her. She quickly turned her head, startled, and found a drunken Jack and an irritated Will emerge from the back room that Elizabeth failed to notice.

"So, we have ourselves a deal then, Will?" Jack's drunken slur sounded throughout the stifled silence.

"Yes, Jack, we have a-" Will's eyes widened as he finally spotted the silent Elizabeth by the door. "E-Elizabeth...?"

Elizabeth regained her senses as she glared at Will, "It's Miss Swann, and what deal have you agreed upon with our long lost Captain?" She mentally slapped herself for letting her curiosity get the better of her.

Will stared at her for a moment, silently relieved that she at least showed that she still cared a little bit for him, "Oh, I've decided..that-"

"What's it to you, Miss Swann? Since when have you bothered to care about our young blacksmith here? Eh?" Will glared at Jack for interrupting him. Jack just grinned as he observed the young woman he hasn't seen for two years. She grew a couple of inches taller, though not nearly as tall as dear William. Her face has matured a bit, growing more beautiful as her years grow more older. From the view he had of her body, he was certain that it matured a bit over the years also. He grinned even more at this mental statement. The only thing that hasn't changed about her, is the same fire present in her brown eyes.

Elizabeth glared at Jack as he grinned drunkenly at her. Although he did seem drunk, she knew he was very well aware of what was happening and he was enjoying it to no end. He hasn't changed at all, physically and emotionally.

"Well, if you absolutely must know, William here 'as decided to be one of me ever faithful pirates." He plastered a proud smile across his face.

"What...?" Elizabeth's eyes widened as Jack's smug grin grew.

"He leaves tomorrow mornin', dearest. Say your goodbyes now since yer already 'ere." Will glared at Jack as he walked past him to look up at Elizabeth. Worry and regret filled his eyes as he looked up at her.

"Elizabeth, I..." A sigh escaped his lips, "I can't stay here anymore. Please, understand."

"I do understand Will. Go. You have a life to live, people to meet. There's nothing here to keep you back. Leave. Leave with no regrets. Just...go.."

Elizabeth turned around sharply and yanked to door open, not looking back as she fled. Her vision blurred with hot tears as her sorrow overflowed. She ran past the cheery commoners who she had greeted so happily not moments ago. Her heavy dress flowed behind her, slowing her down, as she struggled to reach her home, her room, unnoticed. Her sobs racked her body as she fell upon her bed, hidden behind the walls, protected from the prying eyes of the world. She cried out two years of sorrow that she had kept buried in the deepest depths of her heart. Sleep eventually overtook her, silencing her sobs. Her last thoughts before unconsciousness was of a man with gentle eyes and rough hands. Will. Her Will...

Alright. First chappie: complete.

How did you like it? Was it good? Was it bad..? cringes Please review! Tell me your thoughts and suggestions! Any questions?

The LOTR characters haven't shown themselves quite yet. Lets hope they appear next chapter. drools as thoughts of Legolas appear

yuru