Irena is still mine. By the way, Poseidon is in this, Calypso is too, and they belong to Greek Myth. Pirates characters belong to Disney is sad

Chapter 4

The night passed by pretty quickly and the next morning found Jack and Irena talking on the deck. They laughed and were oblivious to everything around them.

"I'm serious, luv. Your eyes are beautiful." Jack said for the third time. "I swear on my honor as a pirate."

"You have no honor." Irena said, playfully. "At least, when it comes to me. You would sooner kill anyone, then let them touch your flower."

"Aye, that is true. But these good sailors know not to touch what the Captain loves."

"Ha! You jest. You would hurt them as well."

"No, my dear. As long as they leave you be, they will not see this pistol directed at them at all."

"Jack."

"Irena."

"I want to know something."

"Anything."

"Is it true? Is my weakness you? Am I getting weaker? It's been a week at the most since I've seen my father and now I feel like the sea is my home. I don't belong on land. It hurts me to be on land anymore."

"I know the feeling, luv. You need to go back to your home at sea."

She looked at the land, but it offered nothing to her anymore. Maybe that was why she could endure the land before. She had no need to see her father. She didn't wish to embrace her heritage.

Jack saw Will on the docks and went to meet him at the side of the Pearl. Will was greeted by all the familiar faces, but he looked for one. When he saw Irena, he went over to her and hugged her quickly. She pulled away, obviously not used to the affection.

She went away to the Captain's cabin and decided to sleep. She loved sleeping, a passion that her mother had had she was told. The gods looked down on her, except for Uncle Zeus and Uncle Hades. They understood what it was like for her. Hades gave her mother a special place reserved only for the women touched by a god and no other man or thing. Zeus had guided her through her childhood all those years ago, often visiting during wars, famines, and plagues. She had been immune to the Black Death when it spread only five centuries ago in the 1300s.

She was content, but she didn't sleep. She lie in Jack's bed, wondering if he would take her before it was too late. If he couldn't protect her and he had to give himself to Davy Jones. Her cousin, Calypso liked her, but she wasn't going to help Jack. Calypso couldn't help Jack as much as Irena herself could. She was stuck and Jack had to help himself, but would he?

Jack swaggered in as the ship was casting off, but they came to a halt rather quickly. She used her powers to change into a maroon gown and she followed Jack on deck. Will was face to face with Elizabeth.

"How dare you leave? I was wondering where you were and then the Pearl was leaving and I had the Navy stop it. You get off this ship!" Elizabeth screamed.

Jack stood and watched. He didn't want to be at the end of Elizabeth's wrath, but there was no stopping that. She turned to him and Irena.

"And you, Jack—"

"Captain."

"Captain. How dare you even offer? You know we are married. He would be gone with you and your whore. She would sleep with him—" Elizabeth met the end of a cutlass in her face.

"I advise you take it back and compliment the lady as she's twice the lady you will ever be, my dear." Jack said.

"What will you do? Kill me? Over her?" Elizabeth laughed.

"You will not insult my love. You will get off this ship as Will got on my ship of his own accord. If he wishes to leave, the time would be now as you are apologizing to my lady and I'd advise to be quick about it." Jack seethed.

Irena looked very uncomfortable and she stepped forward to receive the apology, but no apology was given. Instead, Elizabeth turned and jumped into the waiting Navy rowboat, while Will watched. Jack made to move after her, but Irena stopped him. She took his hand and the Captain looked at his crew.

"Get back to work. Let's go." Captain Sparrow looked at his love and at Will.

"Jack. I still want to see St. Lucia. Please?" Irena wanted some excitement and he no doubt wanted some too.

"As you wish, Irena darling." Jack smiled at his goddess. He turned to Will. "I'd advise you tame the lass around my Irena or you will be a widow."

"Jack, she's had contempt for her since she came to dinner. I wonder if they had met in Tortuga if it would be different." Will mused.

"It's not. Trust me." Irena whispered.

"What? Did you use your powers without telling me?" Jack was now concerned. Was she hurt?

"I wasn't hurt Jack, at least not physically." She turned to him. "I made a wish that Elizabeth never met me before that dinner and it happened. She met me in Tortuga and still she treated me like a whore. I've never felt so vulnerable around another in my entire life. Well, except you. I mean, another woman." She looked at Will. "Maybe she should come with us. You know? Learn about me and stop judging based on my appearance? I could only be so lucky." She laughed. It was a sweet laugh.

"Alright, if you wish." Jack said. He didn't like it one bit. "Will, if she doesn't respect Irena, I will toss her overboard myself."

"Yes, Captain."

"Hurry up. We leave as soon as you get back."

Will left as the crew went to the mess hall to eat. As usual, Irena and Jack had their meals in the Captain's quarters. Irena saw how uncomfortable he was and decided to ask him what had been on her mind.

"Jack?"

"Yes, love?"

"Why don't you take what is yours?"

"You aren't mine. I'm not worthy yet."

"But Father—"

"Listen, love. I love you with all my heart, but I have to prove it. I think I've done a good job so far. Let me make love to you when I'm worthy. Savvy?"

"Yes, Jack." Irena said as she lay down in his bed. She closed her eyes and fell asleep.

Meanwhile, on deck, Elizabeth was seething. "How dare he raise his cutlass at me?"

"He's protecting the one he loves." Will answered.

"What? He loves her?"
"Show respect. That's all he asked. You shouldn't call someone a whore, especially if you don't know them." Will said.

"Who is she to you, William?" Elizabeth looked at him.

"She's a strong woman worthy of the Captain. She is no whore. I can tell you that. Jack suspects she's still a maiden."

"Are you serious? She's still a maiden?"

"Indeed." Jack said, coming up to them. "She was supposed to wait for the one she loved unconditionally. I'm the one, at least according to the God of Pirates."

"Poseidon?"

"Yes. She's his daughter with a human mother."

Elizabeth looked at him like he was nuts. "No."

"Listen. She can control the winds and the rain through her emotions. Her father charged me to take care of her and I would become immortal if I proved myself. Ask Will. He was there." Jack pointed at the younger man, who nodded.

"So, she's a goddess?"

"Yes, a rather pretty one, if I do say so myself."

"I need to talk to her, Jack."

"If she wants to talk to you, Elizabeth. I do not tell her how to live. I just protect her from her anger. Pray you do not insult me in her presence."
"Her anger is strong?"

"Beyond strong." Jack replied and turned away. "Get back to work. We have to be in St. Lucia by the time she wakes. It's my gift to her."

Gibbs came to the wheel a short time later and by nightfall, they had docked in St. Lucia with the moon high in the sky. Irena was still asleep. She had worn herself out and Jack slipped into bed beside her. They slept all night in each other's arms.

The next morning, Irena was the first one up. Will had kept watch that night and was surprised when she came on deck.

"Good morning. Where are we?" Irena looked at the quaint little town. She was peaceful for the first time in a long time. She wasn't angry or upset or sad. She was just peaceful and it pleased her.

"That is for Jack to tell you. It's his surprise for you." Will smiled. He went below and bumped into Jack, Gibbs, and Elizabeth. He continued to his cabin to get some sleep as the three continued to go up to the deck. They found her on the edge of the railing. She was dancing on it and looked content with herself.

"Love, welcome to St. Lucia." Jack said, smiling as he helped her down.

"I love it! It's beautiful."

"Like you." Jack replied.

"You think so? I know you will always tell me the truth, but do you not desire others?"

"Yes, but I love you. I don't love the others. They mean nothing compared to you and your smile." Jack answered.

"Thank you. I am often confused as to what I should do about us."

"What do you mean?"
"Let's talk about it some other time. Take me to shore, Jack." She said.

"As you wish."

The four of them left the ship peacefully docked and began to row to shore. It was a sunny day in paradise for Jack Sparrow and he never felt so good.