Okay, here's chapter 1. I hope you like it. Please tell me if anything needs to be fixed, but be king :). Anyways, here you go. Enjoy!!!

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Letting Go of Will and the Past

Elizabeth woke with a start as shouts rang about the Black Pearl. She stood up groggily and quickly staggered into breeches and a tunic. She stumbled across the room and pulled open her door. The crew was rushing around the deck and Jack was furiously calling orders. Elizabeth headed towards Jack, stepping around crew members rushing about.

When she reached him she asked, "What's happening?"

Jack looked at her with worried eyes. "It seems yur father and ex-fiancé think I stole ye away in the night."

Elizabeth looked over the railing. There was the Dauntless floating beside them. Elizabeth looked at Jack frighteningly. "Are they attacking the ship?"

"No," Jack said seriously. "I don't think they want to risk hurting you."

"What if they capture the ship? What if they take me away from you, or even kill you?" Elizabeth voiced her fears. She caressed Jack's bearded cheek lovingly.

"Don't worry, luv, I won't let them." He covered her hand with his. He stared at the Dauntless with an expression mixed with anger, fear and confidence. Elizabeth stood beside Jack wearing a determined and stubborn expression herself.

"We want to negotiate, Sparrow," called Governor Swann. Will stood beside him, an angry expression on his face.

"Speak yur terms," barked Jack.

"You may roam free in these waters if you hand Elizabeth to us safely," Governor Swann answered.

Jack realized this as a trick and was about to call something when Elizabeth intervened, "What if she doesn't want to go?"

There was shocked silence from the Dauntless. Will gaped at her, a horrified expression on his face. "Elizabeth. You don't mean that. Jack has—Jack has brainwashed you. Don't believe what he says!" Will cried desperately.

Elizabeth forced back the tears that threatened to stream down her cheeks. "I left on my own. Jack didn't convince me, he didn't even say a word about it. Will…I-I don't love you anymore. I'm sorry, you've changed. You aren't the man I fell in love with anymore!"

Will just stared at her blankly. Elizabeth grabbed Jack's arm for support. She felt her knees wobble and a wave of dizziness fell over her.

"Elizabeth! This is a wrong decision, you'll regret it eventually! Leave that pirate and come home!" Governor Swann spat.

Elizabeth stiffened in anger. Not even her father could change her mind. "No!" It was all she could think to say. She knew it sounded childish, but she didn't care. She turned to Jack and said, "Take us away. I want to be rid of foul memories."

Jack nodded grimly and quickly steered the Pearl away. The Dauntless quickly began to fade in the distance. The ship being too slow to follow them. The only sounds heard in the distance were Will's anguished calls to Elizabeth.

Elizabeth relaxed once Will's cries faded away. She stayed near Jack as he steered the ship. She stared at the calm sea around her. She loved how peaceful it looked, so unlike her life.

Jack put a hand on Elizabeth's shoulder, startling her. She had thought he had been steering. She turned and faced him. He pulled her into a gentle kiss. When he pulled away Elizabeth stared at him, confused and excited.

"This is the beginning of an unforgettable adventure," he said, his eyes dancing with emotion. Jack smiled at her mischievously, as he always did.

"That it is." Elizabeth kissed him again.