Chapter 2- Save me not
(Back in Tortuga)
The sun was setting as Halo was looking out the window of her captain's quarters looking watching water turn to a bright yellow reflecting the sun. The taste of freedom never tasted so sweet once bound in a prison that was a palace now there were no walls to hold her back. She was free to think and to choose for herself, yet she didn't know exactly what to do with her new found freedom. What she did want to find out was who her real father was, snapping out of her day dream state some movement caught her eye on the dock.
Halo glanced over at the ship opposite of her which was the Black Pearl she had only heard about the ship in stories. Now the man who owned it was the curious Jack Sparrow which she wanted to know more about him. He was a man of legend and she was a girl running away from riches to a life of struggle which no one would understand her logic. Jack was walking with a very familiar face Scarlet which she seemed upset. Halo seeing the scene that was bound to unfold walked out to hear what was going on. She climbed to the upper deck peaking over the back of the ship she couldn't make out what they were arguing about, but Scarlet slapped him and walked away.
Scarlet spotted Halo spying and stormed off as Jack looked bewildered. Halo stood revealing herself as Jack looked at her smiling awkwardly.
"Are you spying on me?" He asked intrigued that she had been watching him.
"Um…no just going to find where my crew is…"She said quietly.
"Most likely getting a drink…would you like to go there?" he asked smirking.
"Yes, please…"She replied as she walked off to the dock where Jack greeted her even closer.
"Ladies first." He motioned as Halo walked off towards town as he soon followed. "Polite and beautiful very interesting." He muttered to himself.
The pub was buzzing with life as music was playing and people were just laughing, drinking, and running around. The familiar face to Jack emerged from the crowd with a glass of rum and handed one to Jack when he came in.
"Aye Jack drink up…"He said as Halo looked lost she had never been in a pub before. Being raised as a proper lady letting loose like some of the ladies she was seeing was not something she was use to. Jack looked at Halo who was beaming with innocence so he walked up to her.
"Here try this…." He said shoving a bottle of rum into her hands. She looked at him lost as to what to do with it. "Drink it…"He took a drink from his glass.
Halo did a double take of it before finally taking a drink of. As the liquid went down her throat she coughed since it was cheap rum it burned her throat.
"You like this stuff?" She asked as he nodded. She looked at the bottle again before just shrugging and started drinking. Chester was off drinking letting loose so he lost track of Halo leaving her with Jack.
He smirked as she started to drink a lot. "That a girl…"he said and after awhile Halo was very drunk. She looked exhausted and about ready to pass out as she curled up in a chair trying to tune out the noise a concerned but tipsy Jack came to her side.
She looked up at Jack. "What do you want?" she asked her speech was slurred.
"Come with me my dear its time we got you to bed." He replied simply as he helped her up but she fussed with him. She didn't put up much of a fight as he picked her up throwing her over his shoulder heading out of the pub. She didn't weigh much standing only 5'1" by the time he got out to the docks she was cradled in his arms…asleep. He sighed as he took her to his captain's quarters not wanting to leave her alone in Tortuga since anything could happen.
(Somewhere at Sea)
Louis the Commodore of the French Navy was charting the course as he looked to the stars for the answer. They were a full day or two more away from reaching the docks of Tortuga and Halo had no idea they knew where she was. With the French Navy gearing up for an attack Louis was hoping to get Lady Halo back for dumping his twin brother into the sea. Louis and Charles had been loyal to Lady Halo ever since that fateful day that her father Henry introduced the child as his daughter. Now she had turned her backs on them and showed no gratitude for the things they had done for her. She was fair target for whatever wrath the Navy could unleash, since she was a self declared pirate they could arrest and punish her like the filth she was.
Louis was getting anxious waiting for the alert that land could be seen in the distance as the day faded to night Louis went to sleep hoping the morning would bring good news.
(Tortuga)
Dawn came through the window shining light into Halo's eyes making her wake up. She regretted the decision to open her eyes since her head was throbbing, she groaned lightly as she took in her surroundings. She didn't recognize where she was but she felt an arm snake around her waste making her jump up. She turned around seeing Jack which she surprised her, not sure what to make of the situation he woke up seeing her surprised to see him.
"Morning love…" He said sitting up which Halo was blushing bright red at the moment.
"Um…I…why am I here or you here?" She asked looking at the ground awkwardly.
Jack looked at her astonished but knew what she was getting at. "If your wondering nothing happened my dear…with your crew in town I didn't want to leave you alone." He said as he stretched getting up.
Halo looked at him. "Oh…thank you…I think…" she said as she headed for the door. She looked back at him as he smiled at her and she left without another glance. The day was full of pain since Halo was hung over from the night before every sound hurt.
Halo had decided that as much fun as Tortuga had been, it was time to head back to where she had been born to see if she could get any leads on her father. She broke the news that they would set sail at dawn the following morning as thing seemed to settle down three ships hailing the French flag entered the Port. Chester caught wind of the ships and ran to warn Halo of the impending danger. When he broke the new Halo's heart sank and she ordered the crew to get ready to set sail immediately. Jack who was coming in for the night spotted the chaos and the tension in the air was thick. He could see Halo was distressed which seemed to bother him, when he spotted the incoming ships entering port his eyes sparked a connection. He ran on board to his ship summoning Gibbs.
"My friend get the crew together I think we have some uninvited guests and we're about to help out a fellow Captain." He said to still barely awake Gibbs.
"What do you want me to do Captain?" Gibbs asked looking at him awaiting orders.
"Gather the crew Gibbs we have a heading…"Jack replied as he ran down onto the docks trying to find Halo in the midst of the crew running around. He ran onto her ship where she found Chester and Halo in the Captain's quarters trying to figure out a plan of action.
"Maybe I can be some help…"Jack cued in as Halo turned around to him.
Chester went to object he didn't like Jack at all as Halo held up her hand. "Let's hear him out Chester we may have no other option…"She said quietly as she motioned Jack to continue.
"Have you friend here take the ship as a decoy and you come with me getting you out of here…"Jack explained as Chester went to object again. "Where would we meet up?" Halo interrupted Chester again with her questions. Chester sighed as he knew to keep his mouth shut and not question orders.
"A British Port not to far from here I have an old friend that owes me a favor or two we can meet there in three days time. I think you know the port called Port Royal." Jack replied as Chester looked relieved as he glanced at Halo.
Halo turned to Chester as she nodded. "You heard him your in charge of the ship loose the boys and come to Port Royal and we can go on from there." She ordered as she grabbed a few essentials.
As she headed for the door Chester grabbed her arm handing her a knife. "Be careful m'lady." He said quietly as Halo smiled.
"I will be fine Chester just take care of my ship and bring it to me in one peace. See you in three days time." She followed Jack out the door very quickly as Chester announced the crew of the plans. Halo exited the ship heading with Jack to the Pearl as both ships were ready sail. Louis spotted the Lady Lagoon taking off as Louis' men awaited orders.
"What are we waiting for?" a foot soldier asked anxiously as Louis turned to him.
"Them to get away from Port then we take the ship and Lady Halo. So patience men the time will come soon where we get her." Louis replied as the night fell silent.
The Lady Lagoon passed them with no incident or threat of attack as the Pearl drifted silently into the night without the notice of the Navy soldiers. The three ships started their pursuit of the Lady Lagoon but it had a great lead on them. The Frenchmen were smart not to confront them in Tortuga since it would have created a bigger mess then what it was worth.
(Black Pearl)
Halo stood on the deck watching her beloved ship fade into the distance all she could see was stars and hear the ocean. Jack came out looking for her and spotted her kind of moping.
"Why the sad face love?" he asked startling her. She looked up at him not really sure how to respond.
"I just hope my crew makes it to Port safely this is my fault." She whispered looking out at the sea again. This had sparked the curiosity of Jack which he came closer to her.
"My question for you love is why would the French navy be sent after a love lady such as yourself?" He asked looking over at her.
"It's a long and complicated story…but all you need to know is that I am a daughter of a nobleman that ran away from home. Though what I would like to say is thank you for your help if they had captured me I don't know what they would have done to me or the crew. Most likely kill them for treason and take me back to face judgement of the Royal Court." She muttered mainly to herself.
Jack made her face him. "But that didn't happen your safe now that's what counts and your crew from what I gather can handle themselves nicely under the command of your first mate." He assured her with a smirk that crossed his face.
"Now you can bunk in my quarters for the night while I bunk with my crew. "He walked her to the doors. "Sleep well and I'll wake you in the morning." He said opening the doors for her.
"Night Captain Jack…"She said before closing the doors quietly as Jack followed Gibbs downstairs to drink with his crew.
Gibbs seemed uneasy. "What's on your mind Gibbs?" Jack asked looking at him.
"Well if I may be so bold having a woman on board is bad luck something always goes wrong." Gibbs replied as Jack smiled.
"Though it does bring back some fun memories doesn't it?" Jack retorted.
"Aye Jack that it does." Gibbs said as he took a swig of rum letting his mind go numb at the thought.
Please Review
After severe writer's block I finally got chapter 2 done I hope you liked it. Now onto Chapter 3 which will be up soon!!
