My first ever WE fic! Sorry if it seems droll. But anyway...
OK, so, this is in a diary form, from Elizabeth's Log – I thought maybe girls, even then, kept diaries, so why not? There'll be three to five entries each chapter, depends what happens.
Basically this is the life of Will and Elizabeth before CotBP from Elizabeth's POV. I don't know how long I want this to go on, but yeaah.
Well, enjoy, guys!
Pirates is not mine. Unfortunately.
Name: Elizabeth Swann, age 10.
Log: One?
Date: I've lost track.
Father gave you to me today, Log, and I'm glad to meet you. I don't have any other friends on this boat and I've been terribly bored. There's nothing to see anymore but blue water. Father says we're still in English waters and we've already been on this boat for two days!
And all these officers are blunt and straight. There's only one of them that seems mildly interesting, I think he's a Looten- Leftena- His name is Norrington. I've forgotten his first name, but Father thinks I should address my elders as "Mrs" or "Mister". It's so boring. Propriety is so horribly stressful, even when one is pretending not to be stressed.
But there's one upside to this trip – we might see a pirate! Or maybe more! But so far, nothing. I've nothing to do here but play with my dolls. And even they're getting bored. Aren't you, Cecilia?
Cecilia says yes, Log, in case you didn't hear her.
I think I should get some rest. Boredom makes people sleepy. It makes me wonder why Father and Norrington and all the other officers stay awake during the day.
Name: Elizabeth-is-happy Swann
Log: A new friend!
Date: Too happy to bother.
It has been a very interesting day, Log – there was a big fog, Mister Gibbs was telling me about pirates, then Mister Norrington told me about what happened to pirates, and then a pirate boy was rescued from the water!
He said his name was Will Turner. He had a gold medallion around his neck, a skull surrounded by pretty patterns. It was a charming little accessory but I didn't want the Loo- I didn't want Mr. Norrington finding out he was a pirate because he was my only friend here and I didn't want Will to be hanged.
Cecilia and Sally both agree I did the right thing, Log – do you agree? I hope you do, log – I wouldn't want you to disagree.
Well, Log, I am tired once more from all this excitement.
I do not think propriety is necessary in this case, after all it's just you and me here now Log. So I will admit that I think Will is cute-looking, and I can tell he will be a very fine man when he grows up.
I am giggling and turning red as I speak, and I apologise, but truth is truth.
Good night, Log.
Name: Elizabeth Swann Turner
Log: Never mind propriety! I love Will Turner!
Date: Er, 18th century.
Propriety is for snobs.
I love Will Turner, I love Will Turner, I love Will Turner.
He has such beautiful brown eyes and lovely black hair and the sweetest smile. He was sitting in the Leu- Mr. Norrington's bed and I was watching him play with his hands and he saw me and smiled at me! I am now convinced that I am in love.
Ooh, I'm giggling madly. I apologise, Log! But it is foolish and amusing at the same time.
When Mr. Norrington talks to me, his deep voice usually makes me sleepy, but he said something about rum to me! Something about pirates! He told me that rum was a vile drink that turned even the most respectable of men into complete scoundrels. This fact has intrigued me, but he did not explain why it had this effect on men. Would the same thing happen to a woman?
I had asked Will (sigh) but he just looked scared and stuttered out "I don't know, ma'am." He has the most impish smile, one that sends a tingle down my spine whenever I recall it. How I wish I could marry him right now. We've only known each other one day but I think we're made for each other!
Cecilia and Sally agree, Log. I hope you do to.
Oh – Father has just informed me that we have entered Jamaican waters! I think that means we're closer to Port Royale now. I hope so! Then we can get a house and Will can live with us and we'll be best friends and marry when we're older.
Good night, Log!
Like I said; it'll start off lame but launch in properly in a few chapters' time. Can I get a review or two? Or more? Please?
Much obliged. XD