HI! im back again with another new story, were almost done now with this series :( but im hoping to make some other short stories in between the 10 years, let me know what you guys think.
two more things. i have placed this story a few months ahead instead of right after the second toke place. youll know why soon and Barbossa's character is way O/C but he did not have a daughter in the movies sorry.
so enjoy this story please!
Elizabeth was rowing in a small boat through the water below the walkways of Singapore, singing as she goes.
"The bell has been raised from its watery grave; hear its sepulchral tone? A call to all, pay heed the squall, and turn your sails toward home!... yo ho, all together, hoist the colors high. Yo ho,
thieves.." Elizabeth makes it onto the docks.
"And beggars, never say we die. A dangerous song to be singing, for anyone ignorant of its meaning. Particularly a woman, particularly a woman alone." Tai Huang said back to her.
"What makes you think she's alone?" Barbossa asked walking down the steps with his daughter, careful helping her down the steps, since she was just a few short weeks away from birth.
Tai Huang was confused. "You protect her?"
Joanna puts a knife to Tai Huang's neck. "And what makes you think she need protecting?"
Barbossa comes over to Joanna, protecting her from any harm. "Your master's expectin' us. An unexpected death would cast a slight pall on our meeting"
Joanna releases Tai Huang from her grip. Just when they thought they were safe, British soldiers pass by on the path above and the group exits into a passageway below.
"Right this way" Tai said to Barbossa.
"I do not want any fighting from you while were in there"
"Father I think I can handle it, I lived 8 months being moved from one ship to the next"
"You should of stayed behind"
"I will not let you have all the fun"
"Do you think Will has succeeded?" Elizabeth asked.
Barbossa placed his arm on Joanna's back. "I trust young master Turner to acquire the charts, and you to remember your place in the presence of Capt. Sao Feng" Hector said glaring at her.
"Is he that terrifying?" Elizabeth asked more worried about Will.
"He's much like myself, but absent my merciful nature and sense of fair play"
"Really? The pirate I know and love would not be merciful"
"Aye"
"Have you gone soft dad?"
"Yes Chris, protecting you is all that matters to me"
They arrive at the entrance to Sao Feng's hideout and someone on the other side opens a slit in the door.
Tai Huang comes up to the door. "Hoi" The door opens and they enter.
Barbossa, Joanna and Elizabeth give up their weapons to the guards. Chris move past Tai Huang, he holds up his hand to stop her.
"You think because she is a woman we would not suspect her of treachery?"
Barbossa was not happy with the situation. "Well, when you put it that way, Joanna, remove the rest"
"I can't reach the rest without hurting the baby" Joanna removes Jack's coat to reveal a leather harness with several more guns. "Um can you help me with the boot?"
Elizabeth pulls out the mini cannon and sets it on the table.
Tai Huang wasn't done with the girls. "Remove, please" He smiles slyly.
Barbossa pulls his sword off the table and pointed it at Tai. "She keeps the clothes, my daughter is not one of your filthy whores" Barbossa wasn't playing games.
Elizabeth didn't want to make a scene so she just removes her pants and they move on. A few moments later they were in front of Sao Feng, he turns around and Barbossa and Elizabeth bow, Joanna just stood there afraid if she bent over the baby would pop out.
Sao Feng wasn't pleased with Joanna, but knew deep down it wasn't her fault. "Captain Barbossa's, Welcome to Singapore" To one of his servants. "More steam"
She pulls a rope and steam rises from the floor boards.
"I understand you have a request to make of me" Sao Feng moved forward.
"More of a proposal to put to ye. I have a venture underway and happen to find myself in need of ship and a crew"
Sao Feng scratched his head. "This is an odd coincidence"
"Because you happen to have a ship a and crew you don't need?"
"No. Because, earlier this day, not far from here, a thief broke into my most revered uncle's temple and tried to make off with these" Sao holds up the charts. "The navigational charts. The route to the farthest gate. Wouldn't it be amazing if this venture of yours took you to the world beyond this one?"
"I'm not sure what you mean?"
Sao Feng motions to his men and they pull Will up out of a tub of hot water. He points to Will. "This is the thief. Is his face familiar to you?"
Joanna's eyes grow wide. Not Will, please don't kill him. Joanna thought to herself.
Her and Barbossa both shake their heads no.
"Then I guess he has no further need for it" He makes a move to kill Will; Elizabeth gasps. "So, you come into my city, and betray my hospitality"
Barbossa was getting nervous. "Sao Feng, I assure you, I had no idea..."
He was getting angry now. "That he would get caught?! You intend to attempt a voyage to Davy Jones' locker. When I cannot help but wonder, why?"
Barbossa tosses a piece of eight to Sao Feng who catches it. "The song has been sung. The time is upon us. We must convene the Brethren Court. As one of the nine pirate lords you must honor the call"
"There's a price on all our heads, it is true. Since it seems that the only way a pirate can turn a profit anymore is by betraying other pirates" Sao looked over at a man that's tattoo was melting off.
Barbossa was watching his surroundings, slowly placing his hand on Chris shoulder. "The first Brethren Court gave us rule of the seas. That rule has been challenged by Lord Cutler Beckett"
Joanna tensed, knowing what was going to happen next, she was scared for the baby but she knew she could trust her father, she hoped.
"Against the East India Trading Company, what value is the Brethren Court? What can any of us do?"
Elizabeth stepped up. "You can fight!" One man grabs her shoulder and she shakes free of him. "Get off me! You are Sao Feng, the pirate lord of Singapore! Would you have that era come to an end on your watch? The most notorious pirates from around the world are uniting against our enemy, and yet you sit here, cowering in your bath water!"
"Elizabeth Swann, there's more to you than meets the eye, isn't there? And the eye does not go wanting. But I cannot help but notice. You have failed to answer my question. What is it you seek in Davy Jones' locker?"
Will finally got the courage to speak up. "Jack Sparrow, He's one of the pirate lords"
Sao Feng rubbed his head, recalling a bad memory. "The only reason I would want Jack Sparrow returned from the land of the dead... is so I can send him back myself!"
Barbossa steps forward leaving Chris behind. "Jack Sparrow holds one of the nine pieces of eight. He failed to pass it along to a successor before he died. So we must go and get him back"
"So, you admit, you have deceived me. Weapons!" Sao Feng called out.
All Sao Feng's men draw their weapons, the three of them look around panicked.
"Sao Feng I assure you, our intentions are strictly honorable" Barbossa lied.
Just then swords pop up through the floorboards and Elizabeth and Barbossa catch them. Joanna was weaponless.
"Dad" She whispered.
"We'll protect you" Elizabeth replied back smiling.
The East India Trading Co. soldiers bust into the room and fighting erupts. Barbossa gave Joanna one of his swords, they continue fighting through the city just then there was an explosion but it was justTia using her cart to blow some men up.
"Joanna move quickly" Barbossa said watching her back.
"I can only move so fast, your not the one carrying the child!" Joanna yelled.
Just as they cross the bridge some men follow close behind them but only to be blown up by fireworks.
"Thank you, Jack!" Barbossa said seeing his pet.
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Will, Elizabeth, Joanna and Barbossa all met up at the end of the docks near a ship and Tai crew.
Barbossa was glad to have made it out of there alive. "You got the charts?"
Will smiled. "And better yet, a ship and a crew" As he replied, he held up the charts.
"Where's Sao Feng?" Elizabeth asked.
"He'll cover our escape and meet us at Shipwreck Cove"
Joanna finally had a chance to sit down, but not to soon after she felt the baby kick her in the gut. Damn child your acting like your father. She laughed to herself.
Barbossa noticed her laughing to herself. "Something amuse you child?"
"Oh, not really, the baby kicked again, I was just happy its still there"
"Ye have a name?"
"No, I haven't had much time to think of one to be honest, maybe Rose or Jack"
"I think there are to many Jack's goin' around" Barbossa said sitting down next to her.
"There can never be to many Jack's, I haven't really came up with a boys name tho"
"It will come to you, rest this journey won't be an easy one" he said kissing her on the head.
He got up and left her be. Maybe your right daddy... She smiled. Maybe it will be Hector instead.
