A/N: So this is probably gonna end up straying away from POTC's plot line completely after a while. (shrugs)

I'm sorry for the last chappy being insanely short. Now that I actually have a grip on the story, the chapters will start being 1,500 words give or take. So, no more (blink) and you're done reading.

And to clear anything up:
Blaine is a pirate, not the clergy

I own nothing.


The case fell to the ground with an ear-splitting crash, and water spilled out across the forest floor. The merman toppled out into the dirt. Everyone stared as the creature twisted across the floor, his tail slowly disintegrating to reveal two, smooth, pale legs. Blaine lunged forward, tearing off his shirt and placing it gingerly over the boy's shoulders. The merman gazed up at the pirate with his multi-colored eyes as if he had never experienced kindness. Blaine felt his breath catch in his throat as the boy gazed up at him with sorrow-filled eyes.

"You'll be walkin' now." Blackbeard rolled his eyes at the exchange as Blaine looked upon the mermaid made human. The boy gingerly put his feet on the ground, holding the shirt around his pale body. It was only one step before he crumpled to the ground. Blaine jumped forward to catch the boy as his figure collapsed, and the merman winced at the touch.

"I can't."

Blaine felt his heart skip a beat at the angelic voice coming from the boy on the ground. "I'll carry him."

Blackbeard stared at Blaine with curiosity.

"Don't lag behind."

The pale boy shrank in himself as Blaine gathered him up in his arms.

"What's your name?"

He hesitated, playing with the cotton collar of the shirt covering most of his body sans his pale legs. He wasn't going to just start giving away information to this human just because he asked, but when he looked up into the warm, hazel eyes of the boy the other pirates called "Blaine", he found acceptance.

"Kurt."

Blaine smiled at the boy. Kurt put his attention back on the foreign clothing drapped over his body. He felt the need to ask why. Why was this boy showing compassion towards him? If Kurt had been in any other situation, he wouldn't have looked twice at the boy before tearing the flesh right off his bones. In fact, he would have probably laughed at the pirate's useless screams, but Blaine was different. He looked up to see the pirate's gaze fixed ahead of him. He was rather attractive, Kurt admitted to himself. Most travelers that Kurt came upon would be covered to dirt from head to toe, but Blaine was clean. His tan skin glistened from the light layer of sweat covering his body. Yes, he was attractive. Kurt felt words topple out his mouth.

"You are different from the others."

Blaine looked down at the pale boy in his arms. He had a curious expression etched across his face. Kurt's eyes held so much emotion that Blaine felt himself sway slightly.

He was going to ask why. He needed to know why.

"Why do you cast me a second glance?" The merman blinked innocently.

"Because no one deserves to be trapped. Especially someone as beautiful as you." Kurt's eyes didn't waver from the other boys.

"Most men don't find me as beautiful as my sisters." Kurt directed his attention back to the soft, white shirt. A hint of sadness resided in his eyes, and Blaine felt his stomach clench. He wished he would never have to see that look in Kurt's eyes ever again, but the emotion only lingered for a second. The young pirate looked down at the delicate boy in his arms, and smiled.

"I find you more beautiful than all your sisters combined."

Kurt looked up at Blaine and searched his face for some sign of dishonesty. He was taken aback. No human had called him beautiful before, especially not more beautiful than his sisters. The human was lying, Kurt decided. Yet when he looked into Blaine's hazel, unwavering eyes he saw a sparkle of something, maybe adoration, but not dishonesty. He felt a blush rise in his cheeks, but forced it back down. This human was not going to make him blush. But still, every time he looked into his eyes, he couldn't help but feel a small twist in the bottom of his stomach. It wasn't painful. It was pleasant and made Kurt shift slightly in Blaine's strong arms. Maybe he fancied the young pirate? No. Kurt shook the thought from his mind. He did not fancy a human.

Did he?


"I need to rest."

Kurt looked up at a panting Blaine. His face was glistening with sweat, and his arms were beginning to shake. Kurt started to feel slightly guilty for being a burden to Blaine.

"You said you would carry it." Blackbeard didn't even so much as turn around for his response.

"I wouldn't have to carry him if your crew hadn't been so clumsy!"

Blackbeard stopped.

"You need him for something, and I doubt he'll let any of your crew carry him." Kurt shrank into Blaine's chest, and with that small movement, the young pirate knew he was right.

"Find a small pond for it to swim in." Blackbeard motioned for two older pirates to scout off somewhere. "It needs to be stored."

"HE HAS A NAME!"

Blackbeard finally turned around, staring at Blaine with what looked like betrayal. The whole lot had gone completely silent.

"What is his name then?" The captain took a step towards the shorter boy. Blaine swallowed his fear.

"Kurt."

Blackbeard scoffed before turning back to his crew. "Go! Now! Find a pond for Kurt." He turned to face the young pirate. "Anderson will look after him." The captain spat out the words as if they would leave a bad taste in his mouth.

Kurt looked up at the courageous pirate. He was standing up for him. Blaine was standing up for him. The feeling in his stomach intensified, and whether he wanted to or not, Kurt knew.

He, a mermaid, fancied a human.


The pond was small and clear, and it almost looked like glass had just been layered over a hole. Blaine carefully slipped the merman inside, throwing his shirt off to the side. Kurt gasped as his tail returned, and Blaine found himself reclining against a nearby tree. The bark scratched his tan back, and his arms pulsed from the release of weight.

"Don't think of freeing him." Blaine looked up to see the captain glaring at him, murder heavy on his eyes. "I'll kill you faster than you knew possible." The captain's eyes flickered to Kurt who was swimming around in lazy circle. "He's rare. Not a soul alive to see a merman before us." Blackbeard turned to Kurt. "You will sing for us." Kurt stopped swimming when he realized the pirate was speaking to him. "Your voice is probably even more precious than a mermaid's." Kurt backed against the pond as if to say 'no'. Blackbeard let out a maniacal laugh. "If you don't, you will die."

Kurt felt chills run down his body. The older pirate looked down at him with every intent of carrying out his threat.

"C'mon men! We must find the Spanish and… persuade them to give us the secret of capturing a mermaid's voice."

Then they were gone, leaving Blaine and Kurt in their own silence and fear.


(Dances to CD of Kurt and Blaine songs)
(stop dancing, Bella)
Neverrrrr!

I think this will be the last chapter that strongly correlates with the movie. It already kinda strayed at the end. (shrugs)

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