Chapter 2

"The bell has been raised from its watery grave..." Elizabeth sang as she scrubbed the decks. She looked up at Will, who looked back at her sympathetically. He hated that she had to work, but it was part of her keep. For a moment Will wondered why couldn't she be immortal like the rest of the crew mind his father. Of coarse, she hadn't exactly died, and though they'd discussed it Will decided it was best not to try and kill her to make her immortal, unsure if it'd work. But, somehow, Will would find away to make her young again. It wasn't that he cared about how old she was, no. He loved her no matter what, and the only two reasons he had been searching for a way to secure her immortality was because she felt like his great-grandmother constantly, and the fact that she would eventually die. Will was more than sure that he could not suffer an eternity without her.

"Captain, we've spotted land!" one of his crew called, and Will nodded as he began to give orders. He, out of the corner of his eye, felt Elizabeth watching him in admiration. As soon as he was done he locked the wheel in place and headed over to her, taking the scrubber and bucket from her. "You should go ashore with the rest, gather information.".

Elizabeth nodded and rose to her feet, her body shaking from under the clothes. She walked near the bow, watching Will as he came beside her. They didn't speak, only stare at land, wanting to speak.

As they came up to land, Will watched his crew go. He then felt his father come up to him and place a hand on his shoulder. Will glanced back at his father, his lips pursing.

"Where are we going to go when she comes back with no information?" Bill said gruffly.

"Don't say when; there's a possibility we might get lucky this time." Will said.

Bill looked at his son, and then he sighed and walked off, knowing not to test the boy.

-x-

Elizabeth walked through the busy streets of Barbados with a frown across her aged face. She knew that looking was just a waiste of time; there was no way she would find a way for her to be young, and stay that way at that. She sighed, walking into a tavern and putting her head in her hands with a groan.

"...the Fountain o' Youth.

Elizabeth heard a familiar voice, and then looked up to see a man, a bit older than she, with kohl-lined eyes and a beard seperated into two uneven parts. Her tired eyes widened, and she forgot about what he said. She rose. "Jack!" she said, walking to his table and clasping her hands on the wood. "It's good to see you." she commented.

Jack stared at her for a moment. "Do I know you?" he asked.

A frown crossed Elizabeth's face. "Elizabeth Turner ring any bells?".

"Lizzie! Well, isn't this a coincidence?" Jack stood, opening his arms.

"You haven't changed a bit." she commented.

"I haven't a reason te, now I do I?" he winked. "What brings ye here?".

"Actually...if you would be as so kind to explain what you were saying about a Fountain of Youth..." she said.

"Oh...tha'..." Jack frowned. "Why ye need te know?".

"Because, due to a series of circumstances dealing with eternity and the conjoinence of true love, I am deeply intrigued by such a Fountain.".

"Ahh, William." Jack said. "Seen 'im lately?".

"I joined his crew?".

"Ye died?".

"No, I struck somewhat of a deal with him." she sighed. "Jack, he's so young...and I'm growing older by the minute. I need that Fountain. Chances are I don't deserve your help, but I need it.".

"Okay, love. Let's just get back to the Pearl, and I'll explain on the way." he grinned at her and suddenly she didn't feel as old when he smiled at her. She followed, listening to the story of the Fountain. "...anyways, I 'av the charts...but ye see I'm missin' a goblet.".

"A goblet?".

"Yes. Crafted by the gods. Wivout the Goblet, the Fountain cannot be found.".

"And how do we retrieve this Goblet?".

"Donno.".

"You don't know?" Elizabeth asked, suddenly worried.

"Tha's why yer gonna help me figure i' out." he said, finally reaching the Pearl. Elizabeth glanced towards the Dutchman. "Yer gonna follow us out te sea, and I'm goin' te need ye on the Pearl." Jack added. "Tell William tha'.".

Elizabeth nodded, watching him climb aboard his ship, as she went back to her own to tell Will. Had that just happened?