Where Did You Learn About Pirates?

by krenya-alenak

Slight drama. Elizabeth has always been vaguely interested in pirates. When her gypsylooking nurse turns out to know about the sea thieves, her interest grows, only to come more fully to her father's attention. FINISHED! R&R but no flaming, please.

1. A Fairly Normal Day

Disclaimer: I do not own PotC. I do not own its characters or plots. But Jesmina and this story (the original parts) are mine. Please do not steal. Also, please review, but please do not flame. Critique me all you want, but please do it politely.

Chapter 1
A Fairly Normal Day

"I see ye've returned, young miss. And how was your day?"
Elizabeth Swann ran up to her nurse and hugged her. "It was wonderful. Father and I rode around the park, and then we had lunch at the lake." Elizabeth frowned. "Why do we have to move away, Jesmina?"
Jes smiled, her lips closed, as she knelt to unlace Elizabeth's riding boots. Elizabeth knew that smile well; it was reserved for when Jesmina was humoring her in some form or another. "Because your father serves the government of Britain, and the government of Britain has ordered him to move. The letter came today with details."
"And?"
Jes shrugged slightly and released the laces. "We're goin' to the Caribbean."
Elizabeth shrieked and started hopping around the room, clapping her hands. "Hurrah! We're going to see the Sea! We're going to see pirates!"
"Hush now, miss. Ye know your father doesn't approve of such talk. Besides, pirates are goin' extinct, if ye will, due to the government's work."
Elizabeth frowned. "Why?"
"No poutin', miss." Jes pulled off the boots and put them in Elizabeth's wardrobe.
"Jes!"
Jes sat down on the chair in front of the mirror, pulling Elizabeth to stand in front of her. "Elizabeth, I've told ye befo'e. Pirates are dangerous. They steal, lie, cheat . . ."
Elizabeth looked up into Jes's gold eyes. "And?" she prompted with a smile.
"And that's all ye need to know."
"Jes. You were going to tell me a story, weren't you? More about pirates?"
Jes laughed warmly. "Ye know me too well, little miss." She stood and went about the room, unnecessarily cleaning and straightening. Elizabeth waited.
"What if I told ye about the Pirate Code?"
"The Pirate Code?" Elizabeth asked.
"Aye, set down by pirates long ago . . ."
Time easily slipped out of mind as Elizabeth listened to her nurse's rich voice.