The Malagasy Expedition
A/N: After some very flattering reviews of The American Affair I've decided to write a sequel. YAY! Still Jack/Cordelia and I'm bringing in some new characters, come are Disney's some are not. Read to find out. By the way, Malagasy means Madagascar. It's the same way you say American for something that is from America, if that makes sense.
Chapter One: Port Royal
The seaside city of Port Royal sparkled in the afternoon sun. The surrounding waters were a dazzling blue and dolphins swan along side the ship. The docks were bustling with people greeting new arrivals, hawking wares from around the world, or just taking a leisurely stroll. To the left was Fort Charles; a grand and impenetrable fortress. Cordelia took all this in wide excited eyes. It was truly a beautiful city, much more so than Boston. Will stood next to her at the rail watching the dolphins.
"It's beautiful isn't it?"
"Oh yes. It's wonderful," Cordelia replied.
"I'm sure there'll be time to show you around."
Cordelia turned toward the helm. "Can we Jack?"
"Sure, but I think Will best accompany you. The Commodore's not my biggest fan, if you know what I mean. In fact, I'm sure I owe him a visit. What do you think Will?"
"I think you'd be better off hanging yourself."
"Oh? Still got his wig in a knot then? It's been quite a while. And I've been good, not attacking anything British."
"Do what you want but drop in on Elizabeth first, just in case."
The Black Pearl docked at a wharf farthest from the fort. She looked considerably different from the last time she'd visited. And just for safety Jack kept a second set of sails, white sails, which were now in place of the black ones. Actually they were more for surprise and had been handy on many occasions. The crew was to stay on the ship and they were fine with that. Jack, Will and Cordelia took a coach through the city to the Governor's mansion. Elizabeth beat the butler to the door and flung her arms around Will's neck, kissing him.
"Well it's good to see you too. I uh hope you don't mind but I've brought some friends," Will said, as Jack and Cordelia got out of the coach.
"Jack!" she exclaimed. He bowed to her and kissed her hand but she hugged him anyway. "And who's this?"
"So sorry, Elizabeth, this is Cordelia. Cordelia, this is my good friend Elizabeth Swann."
"Pleased to meet you," Cordelia said.
"Nonsense," Elizabeth hugged her too.
They all entered the house. Elizabeth led them all towards the sitting room, talking of tea. Cordelia nudged Will giving him a look that said 'Tell her now or you'll be in real trouble later'. Will sighed.
"Elizabeth, darling, I've something very important to discuss with you. Something that cannot wait," Will said.
"Okay, can't we talk over tea?"
"No I'm afraid we can't."
"Oh, well then Jack, Cordelia tea's in the sitting room. Help yourself."
"Actually," Will said "I think Jack should come too. It was actually his idea."
Jack protested but in the end he gave in, deciding that Will might need to be saved and it really was his idea.
"Uh, where shall I go then?" Cordelia asked, suddenly feeling out of place.
"The sitting room, we were just sitting down to tea. I'm sure this won't take too long," Elizabeth said, eying Will.
Cordelia entered the sitting room as Will and Elizabeth moved down the hall to another parlor, Jack following. The last thing she heard was Jack asking, "We?" and then she shut the door. Jack was right to ask, she thought, as she entered the room. There was indeed someone else there.
"Who are you?" Commodore Norrington asked, rising.