Sparrow's Daughter
Written by: hotaruchan2002
A/N: Woo! Chapter two! Anyways, introducing Edward Norrington, Commodor Norrington and some lovely young lady's son. Remember, read and review!
Chapter 2
"Commodore Norrington, Lady Norrington and their son, sir," the servant announced.
"Ah, James, Alexandra, Edward, welcome. Elizabeth and Maeve are upstairs but they should be down any minute now." Will said, gesturing for the trio to sit down.
"Well, well, if it isn't Jack Sparrow. Come back from pillaging?" Norrington said, looking him up and down. His wife took a seat across from Will, James on one side and Edward on the other side closer to the entrance.
"That's Captain Jack Sparrow." The man in question corrected, glaring at Norrington. His ears picked up the sound of heels against tiled floor as Maeve and Elizabeth appeared in the doorway. Everyone turned to see the two women walk in. "Maeve, that dress looks fabulous on you, savvy?"
"Thank you, Uncle Jack." Maeve blushed, clasping her hands behind her back. She looked over at the new arrivals, silently wondering why the Norrington family was here. Of course, she knew they really didn't need a reason, it could just be a visit for tea, but she had her sneaking suspicions something was up.
"You look ravishing." Edward said, moving closer to her. His eyes raked over her body, stopping momentarily at various parts of her anatomy.
"Uh, thank you." Maeve replied, moving closer to Jack. His gaze was making her rather uncomfortable, she moved to Jack's other side, away from Edward.
"Now that everyone is here, Maeve, your father and I have something to tell you." Elizabeth said a nervous smile on her face as she moved to sit beside Will.
"We know you're almost eighteen, you are practically a young lady. As such, your mother and I believe that it is time for you to secure your financial and social future by getting married." Will stated, looking between everyone who had gathered in the room.
"Married?" Maeve stammered unable to grasp the idea of her parents having arranged a marriage for her. Her mind reeled, suddenly wondering who her parents had in mind.
"Meet your fiancé." Will said, pointing to Edward. Maeve looked over at Edward, who had a satisfied smirk on his face. Maeve paled at the idea.
"Fiancé? Married? Edward Norrington?" Maeve continued to stammer. She slouched in a nearby seat not able to think straight. "This is to burry the hatchet between the Norringtons and the Turners, isn't it? You just want the past to go away, you don't care about my happiness! I want to be in love when I marry, like you and mother!"
"Maeve, please. You're overreacting. Situations were different with me and your mother." Will said, trying to calm his daughter.
"No, they were not! I would rather die before going through with this, this marriage of convenience!" she shouted, jumping out of the chair she was in. She then stormed out of the room, leaving the rest who were still there not sure what to think of her reaction.
"Allow me to talk to her, Mr Turner." Edward offered.
"No, mate, I will go talk to her." Jack replied, noting his all to eager tone. In his signature swagger, Jack exited the room. There was something about Edward that didn't sit right with him. Not that Jack was necessarily a good person to talk to about raising children, but his gut told him not to trust Edward. Jack found his way to Maeve's room and knocked gently on the door.
