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Dolphins
Elizabeth landed on the deck with a slight thud and shook out her hands. They were stiff from sitting in the crow's nest for the past several hours. She hadn't minded spending the watch up there.
It was calming for her to see the far horizons of the ocean, with the sun rising and painting the sky delicate shades of gold and rose. The sun had risen fast, but still the peace of the sunrise lingered for the rest of her watch.
She had seen no hint of sails in her hours up there and was glad. She wasn't in a mood for a pursuit today. She just wanted to sit somewhere and think.
Elizabeth made her way forward until she was leaning against the rail, watching the sea foam beneath the Pearl. Dolphins were leaping in the ship's wake. She smiled down at them and sighed.
This was the happiest she had been in months. Although it was tough at first being back on this ship that had figured so prominently in her and Will's lives, she didn't regret coming on board. It was now home to her, in body and it was growing in spirit.
Her smile flashed again as the Pearl's bow hit a wave, splashing water onto the deck and dusting Elizabeth with spray. Today was a good day.
She turned around, still smiling, and stopped. Jack had come up behind her, silent and unnoticed. He caught sight of the smile on her face and grinned at her. Elizabeth ducked her head and strode past him, brushing slightly against him as the Pearl rolled with the waves.
As she went below to the cabin she and Anamaria shared, she could feel the pirate captain's gaze upon her back.