Hello! This is a start of my new story, which obviously takes place after the third movie. Which was brilliant by the way, I absolutely loved it! Anywho, I am going to try and update as much as I can this summer. Thanks in advanced for reading!
Disclaimer: Do not own POTC and never will.
The moon pierced the sky with a radiant light, while the stars sparkled at its side. In the distance a small port town of Torrance lay just off the corner of the Caribbean. It is known for its splendid food, personality and elegance. There was a shrill scream that echoed through the streets, lights flickered on in windows and residents stepped out into their doorways. There was a figure running out of a house leaving a trail of items behind it. It soon wheeled into an alleyway, Jack dropped all the contents that were cradled in his arms. He looked over all of them with great interest, but one popped out at him right away. He grabbed a tall bottle and took a great long swig, after the refreshment of rum; all he needed was food to regain his strength.
Jack took a chuck of bread and popped it into his mouth with pleasure then he moved through the rest of the items quickly. The rum was finished off and it was time to head back to sea. The only problem was he didn't have a vessel, his dinghy crashed into a rock just off shore.
There was shouting coming from the street so Jack poked his head around the corner of the alleyway to find citizens searching the streets for…him. "Oh, bugger." He muttered to himself. Jack stroked his jaw bone for a second then took off his hat and jacket. He carried them at his side, and then took out his sword and headed out into the street.
Jack dramatically looked inside boxes and in between houses, trying to blend in as much as possible. Only it wasn't so easy, his distinct style made him unmistakable.
"Excuse me sir?" A deep voice came from behind him.
Jack glanced to the side without turning his head, trying to see if the man that was speaking to him was of greater strength. Then he swung his body around so he was facing the man. "Yes?" Jack responded trying to sound like a gentleman.
The other man gave Jack a look of confusion then spoke, "What is your name sir, I don't remember seeing you around?"
"I am Jack …Raven. I am staying with my…Uncle's cousin….lovely family, good food." Jack replied, with the same gentleman tone.
The man looked Jack up and down and squinted his eyes; his look grew stern as he spoke. "Oh, really? Who are they?"
Jack glanced around at the stores and houses around him until he spotted a store sign that read Billing's Clothing. "I am staying with the Billing's…. residents." Jack gave him a quick smile to try to lighten the mood.
The man was shocked at Jack's answer then he glanced over his shoulder at the sign. When he turned back around Jack stuck a large crate over his head and ran for it flailing his arms as he went. He was to the dock when he heard shouts and footsteps coming up behind him, and then there was someone who yelled his name. Jack stopped dead in his tracks, because this voice was one very familiar.
He glanced around at the ships that were swaying in the breeze; none of them had anybody aboard them. The shouts and footsteps were getting louder and he had no time to think, he figured the voice was just a figment of his imagination (a side affect of the rum). Just as he was about to jump aboard a ship the voice yelled his name again. This time it was closer, he looked around again and found a person in a cloak. "Jack quick, it's just me." Elizabeth explained.
Jack quickly went over to her and she put her finger up to her mouth and slipped inside and dinghy that was rocking in the water. Jack did the same, Elizabeth pushed the dinghy off a larger ship, instead of paddling. Their boat glided through the water without making a sound when Jack thought they were a safe distance from the dock he spoke. "How did you find me?"
Elizabeth grinned at him then she pulled something out of her pocket and dropped it in Jack's palm. He recognized it right away, it was his compass. Jack stored the compass in his pocket and returned Elizabeth with a smile.
Morning broke through the sky and Elizabeth was relieved to feel the sun on her skin. She found it hard to sleep lately, knowing she won't be able to be with Will whenever she wanted to. It had only been three months since she had been with him last, except it felt like an enternity. She couldn't even imagine waiting ten years to be with him again, her heart pained at the thought.
"What made you come and find me?" Jack asked suspiciously.
Elizabeth stared at him, "I needed to, I have no one else to turn to."
Jack could sense the sadness in her voice, he replied with a simple. "Oh."
It was true Elizabeth didn't have anyone else to lean on, Will replaced Davy Jones and her father was dead. The only other person Elizabeth could think of was Jack. Elizabeth didn't want to bother Jack with her life and how terrible it has been since then. "What happened to you?" She asked, because she really hasn't seen Jack in three months either.
Jack groaned, "Well, Barbossa took my ship…again and left me with a dinghy. That is why you found me all be my lonesome."
Elizabeth nodded in agreement. They were sailing without a crew in a ship that Elizabeth got from her former crew. She had passed down her captainship to her first mate; they were surprisingly easygoing about it. "Jack, where exactly are we going?"
Jack smiled, "Ah, I was wondering when you were going to ask that." He pulled out a roll from inside his coat. Then he placed out in front of both of them, it was the circular map that had helped them get to Davy Jones Locker.
Elizabeth just stared at it then she looked at Jack, "And?"
"There." Jack pointed to a spot on the map, "The Fountain of Youth." Jack beamed with pride at his idea.
A laugh escaped Elizabeth's mouth; she just realized that the map was cut out of the larger one. "Did you take this from Barbossa?"
"Yes, it's what he deserves for taking my ship."
Elizabeth laughed again as she sat down on a crate, "So, Barbossa's probably looking for you then."
"Most likely… he's probably lost without me." Jack replied with a grin.
It wasn't so bad replacing Davy Jones and all, except the fact that you got wet…a lot and the fact that Will was separated from Elizabeth for what seemed like forever. Will dreams about seeing Elizabeth again, the way she would look under the sunlight with her hair hanging around her shoulders. Just the thought of it made him want to jump over board to see her. His reflection was broken by the calling of his name, "Captain, we spotted a ship…but it's flying no colors."
Will turned his focus to the ship in the distance; he pulled out his spyglass and examined the vessel. It was not flying any colors, but Will knew the ship far to well to be worried. "Sail closer." Will shouted to his men.
They stared at him blankly like he had just said the most amazing thing ever. Will shouted again, "Go on, do as I say."
As soon as they reached the Black Pearl Will was more then overjoyed to see familier faces, but there was one person missing from the group. He walked over to the Pearl, "Where's Jack?" Will asked curiously.
Barbossa lowered his eyebrows, "Is that all ye wanted Turner? Was to know where Jack is."
Will shook his head, "No, I just saw Jack was missing, that's all. Where is he though?"
"We don't know we left him in Tortuga three months ago." Barbossa folded his arms over his chest.
Pintel broke into the conversation, "You left him there."
Barbossa glared at him and Pintel scampered off in fright. "We are looking for him again aren't we lads?" Barbossa asked his crew, they all nodded there heads in agreement.
"Why are you looking for him?" Will asked leaning against the railing.
Barbossa sniggered, "Because dear ole' Jack took our," he reached into his pocket to retrieve something, "MAP!"
Will lot out a loud chuckle, he noticed that there was a large hole right in the center of the map. "I see…and what was on that map that you need?" Will asked, he knew he was asking too many questions, but he had nothing else to say. Ever since the battle at Shipwreck Cove things have changed so fast and so abruptly. It felt like he had nothing to do with anyone anymore, everything was so awkward and uncomfortable. Will was living a separate life now, one that involved no contact with anyone except his crew and of course the dead.
Barbossa just sighed and answered his question, "We want to find the Fountain of Youth." He glanced at the crew who bobbed their heads in unison.
"Sounds like fun." Will stated sarcastically, he already had eternal life and it was nothing special. That was his opinion at least.
A huff of anger escaped Barbossa mouth, "Don't rub it in Turner."
"I'm not rubbing." Will responded and turned back around to his ship, but before he could reach the plank Barbossa spoke again.
"And if you see Jack, tell him he's got me to worry about." He commanded.
"I will do that." Will answered, but in his mind he knew he wouldn't see Jack. Barbossa was the first person he's seen in weeks, besides his crew. The only good thing about his life now, was that it included his father. Who he never knew personally, until now.
Jack stared longingly at the sea below the ship. It was a deep turquoise and when the sun hit it just right it was turn silver. It was bouncing his reflection back at him and all he could think about was the Fountain or Youth and how he would be able to sail the sea for as long as he wanted. It was all he ever wanted, except rum, but that he could get anytime he wanted.
Jack's fantasy was shattered by the sound of Elizabeth's cry of horror; he wrenched his head around to find Elizabeth gaping blankly at a spot just off the ship. "Lizzie?" Jack asked her as he edged over to the ships edge.
Elizabeth's eyes were as huge as ever when she turned towards Jack. "It's…It's…" She couldn't finish her statement because tears flooded down her cheeks. But Jack didn't need her to explain, he saw it for himself.
There was a pale figure floating in the water, it was the body of Will Turner.
Thanks for reading!!! What did you think?? I need to know, because I have no idea where this story is going and I need to know what I'm doing wrong. THANKS and I'll try to update ASAP! 3
