A Pirate's Life For Me:
Captain Jack Sparrow, Savvy?
Chapter One
The name is Johannah Turner. I'm a twenty-one year old female from a small port by the name of Jefferson. My mother was killed by a set of nasty pirates not too long ago-so yes, I detest pirates- leaving me alone with my drunken stepfather. Note that I said stepfather.
My biological father left when I was just a small girl, and Mother never told me anything about him other than his name is William Turner.
I'm not an amazingly attractive female- standing at approximately five feet four, slender, extremely long, vibrant red hair, bronze tan, and emerald green eyes. I dress quite plainly most of the time-wearing loose baggy dresses that hide my nicely shaped body- and no one really sees how long my hair actually is because I always have it pulled into a tight bun. My stepfather taught me how to sword fight pretty well- but that was before he became a drunk, abusive man, however.
"I'll marry out of love… Not forced!" I shouted furiously at Dean, my stepfather. We have been arguing a lot recently on this subject because I will not just marry anyone.
"You're the oldest female in Port Jefferson that hasn't married yet, Jo." Dean said sternly. Surprisingly, he wasn't drunk yet.
"I don't care." I mumbled and began walking out of the small house.
"You're so stubborn, Jo!" He shouted angrily as I slammed the door shut and continued walking on to the beach.
He's not drunk yet, so there's no coming after me right now. All I have to worry about is what's going to happen when I return home later.
I sat down on the shoreline and looked out over the peaceful horizon. It was sunset so the sky was painted with a mixture of pinks and oranges. In the distance, I could see what looked like a black speck… but I couldn't quite make it out. As it moved closer, I began squinting-fighting against the setting sun to see what it was- but soon realizing exactly what that was.
My eyes widened in horror as I looked to the black flag with a white skull.
"Pirates…" I breathed out frightfully. "…And they're coming here!"
I decided to run and tell Dean, stopping and telling some royal guards along the way. Of course, they didn't believe me-they were too drunk and stupid.
"Dean, there are pirates coming this way!" I shouted when walking into the dark house.
"I don't care." I heard him mumble from his chair in the corner of the living room.
Great. He's already drunk… I thought sarcastically.
"Where have you been?" He suddenly asked, sounding furious.
"I just told you! I was at the shoreline!" I screamed, beginning to turn and walk away.
"You're not going anywhere." He growled, jumping up and grabbing me.
"Let me go, Dean! You're hurting me!" I shouted, trying to escape from his hard grip-only to be backhanded across my cheek, causing a gash from his ring.
Finally breaking free, I grabbed my sword and ran out of the door; Dean following close behind me.
Turning around, I unsheathed my sword and pointed it at him.
"Leave me alone." I growled out through clenched teeth.
"I taught you, remember? You honestly think you can beat me?" He asked, an evil smirk forming on his crusty old lips.
Wavering a bit, I knew he was right. I mean, I'm good at sword fighting, but he was still much more skilled than myself.
We stood there silently, giving each other death glares, after I had sheathed my sword back to my hip. I'm sure it looks quite funny; a female wearing a light cotton blue dress with a sword at my side… but obviously I don't care.
I wouldn't dare go back in that house, knowing he'd beat me nearly to death.
While we stood there staring at each other, my back faced the streets while Dead had a clear view. I could see Dean's stern expression quickly turn into a frightened one as he looked behind me, but I didn't bother turning around to see what he was looking at.
"Jo, we need to go inside…" Dean said slowly, fear in his voice.
"So you can beat me! I think not!" I shouted, crossing my arms over my chest.
"Damn it! I said get inside!" He finally hollered, his face turning red from his drunken rage.
"No!" I shouted back, not expecting him to hit me in public.
I was wrong…
And he hit hard, too… using his fist. The force knocked me to the ground as I gripped my jaw in pain.
"That's no way to treat a lady, Mate." I heard a voice from behind me.
Glancing up to see who said it, I looked up to meet the eyes of a pirate…
"This doesn't concern you, pirate. Now go, before I call for the guards." Dean said through clenched teeth.
"Actually… it does concern me. We're on public streets, and yer hittin' the bonnie lass in front of everyone." The pirate continued. He seemed to be swaying in a drunken manner.
"Alright then. You're so concerned and you know how to treat a lady-you take her!" Dean shouted, causing me to snap my head back over to him in fright.
In an instant, Dean walked back in the house and slammed the door shut.
"Dean! You scumbag!" I shouted, still sitting on the ground.
Finally standing, I turned around and faced the pirate. He was somewhat odd looking, but probably the most handsome pirate I had ever seen. Well, I take that back… the FIRST handsome pirate I've seen…
But for now, that didn't matter. I was furious that he had butted his nose in my business. Instead of helping me, he caused me to lose my place to live. Oh how I hate pirates!
"You!" I screamed accusationingly at the pirate.
"What?" He asked innocently.
"You just had to butt your nose in my business, didn't you? Now because of you, I'm homeless!" I shouted.
"Excuse me for tryin' to help." He said, rolling his eyes and began walking off.
"Who are you anyway?" I asked curiously, beginning to follow him. I could tell he was a bit annoyed, but oh well.
"Captain Jack Sparrow, savvy?" He said, turning around and facing me with a smirk.
"I've heard of you." I said, narrowing my eyes and remembering the tales of him and Barbossa.
"And ye are?" He asked with suspicion.
"Johannah Turner." I said with pride.
"Turner, eh? Well, nice to meet ya-but I must be on my way." Jack said, tipping his hat and walking off again.
I stood there watching as he slipped into the crowd and disappeared.
Hanging my head down, I decided to go to my favorite hideout place down the shore-an old abandoned stone building that is falling apart.
Sitting down, I looked out over the dark ocean. Nightfall has already come, and the usually busy port was now silent and peaceful.
I also noticed the pirate ship was still docked, but couldn't understand why the guards weren't going after them.
After awhile of trying to think of reasons, I began to slowly drift off to sleep.
Explosions…
Gun Fire…
Screaming…
Slowly waking up, I could hear all these sounds. Port Jefferson was under attack! I sat up and looked out the window to see another pirate ship had docked and now is attacking the port.
Quickly grabbing my sword, I ran out of the old stone building, and towards the cobble stone streets, to help the people in need.
Disgusting pirates were everywhere as I swung my sword around, fighting them off. I noticed some pirates were fighting others, as if they were helping us.
The clanks of swords and booms of guns sounded through the streets, while I continued to battle pirates that tried to attack me or another civilian.
Bumping into someone's back with my own, I spun around with my sword raised, only to meet the large chocolate brown eyes of Jack Sparrow.
"You!" We both said in unison-me frowning at him.
Just then, two other pirates charged at us to attack, and oddly enough, Jack started dueling with one, while I dueled with the other.
I'm fighting side by side with a pirate… I thought, confused, as I looked over at Jack while he crushed his sword into the man's chest.
It had distracted me, leaving me open to get killed, while another pirate silently crept up behind me.
Luckily, Jack saw and grabbed his pistol, firing it off behind me-causing me to shriek in fright.
My eyes widened when I turned and looked at Jack.
He smirked and continued fighting as more pirates ran towards us.
Not long after, Jack had disappeared in the fighting, and the royal navy was now here helping (I believe I forgot to mention that Port Jefferson is not far from Port Royal).
As I was continuing to fight with all of my strength against the pirates-someone came up behind me and hit me in the back of the head, causing me to fall unconscious.
Jack's point-of-view
The streets were filled with fighting, dead bodies, screaming women and children, and fires. Jack and his crew fought against the other pirates-a crew ran by Captain Thomas McDouglas; a very dangerous captain.
McDouglas and Jack have been battling it out over the past month or so after they discovered that they are both after the same treasure.
However, why McDouglas was here fighting, Jack could not figure out. Maybe it had something to do with that Turner girl he met, or maybe it was because he knew Jack would be here…
The fighting was ceasing as McDouglas' crew began heading back to their ship to leave. They were a tough crew, but never could really win against Jack and his.
People of Port Jefferson were grateful for the help of Jack and his crew.
The Royal Navy couldn't harm Jack and his crew anymore-since Will and Elizabeth are married now and it's ordered by Elizabeth's father not to harm them.
Speaking of Will, I wonder if that girl is of any relation? He thought.
Walking along the streets back to the Black Pearl, with his crew not far behind, Jack soon saw the Turner girl laying in the dirt, unconscious-obviously had been hit during the battle after he had left.
Turning back to see Will a good distance away, walking hand in hand with Elizabeth, he bent down and picked up the unconscious girl and began carrying her with him aboard his ship.