Chapter 4: Captured

''Here is your food.'' A small bin was thrown to the ground just before Bri's father's feet. Some of the pulp sloshed out of the bowl and fell at the ground. He quickly picked up the bin and took a small bite. The pulp tasted awful, but Bri's father was starving, he hadn't eaten for more than a day.
Besides him, his former crew agreed with him and ate the disgusting food too. One of them, his job had been looking out for other ships, was locked up in the same cage as Bri's father. ''Everything al right sir, you look a bit pale.'' Asked one of his crewmembers friendly. ''Yes, everything is totally alright. I'm locked up in a pirate ship and my daughter is probably drowned in the sea. What could possibly be wrong.'' Bri's father screamed, unable to control his anger.
Nobody said anything. It was really quiet in all the prisons. Bri's father leaned back at the wall of the ship, looking at the bars and dark wooden floor. He closed his eyes and tried to imagine how all the pirates of this damned ship were hanged by the neck until death. Unfortunately brought the salty smell of the captives sweat him back into reality.

''So you to are more like... enemies.'' Captain Jack Sparrow sat at the table with Bri and Thomas, the young pirate. He was constantly moving his compass between his fingers. ''Not really enemies.'' Started Bri. She has begun to like Thomas and so didn't saw him as a enemy at all. ''Let me understand something.'' Jack put his compass aside and leaned forward. ''You captured her father, you killed her friends or at least you was suppose to, you wanted to shoot her, but you aren't enemies.'' He smiled by seeing Bri's reaction.
''Now time to eat.'' He looked over his shoulder and saw Gibbs standing in the corner. ''Gibbs, were is my rum?'' He asked holding the empty bottle in the air. ''I will get you a new one.'' Gibbs walked out the room, taking the empty bottle with him.
''So, Thomas, why did you attack her ship?'' Jack made gestures with his arms while talking. ''I..'' Thomas searched for the right words. ''Come on, Tell us, I'm sure Bri is very curious too.'' Jack grabbed an apple form the bowl and threw his legs on the table. ''The captain, needed money and victims.'' Thomas said softly. ''Victims for what?'' Puzzled stared Bri at the boy.
''There is a stone you know.'' Explained Thomas, not really helpful. ''I'm sure there are a lot of stones, but what is your captain planning to do with my father?'' Asked Bri inpatient. Jack looked from the boy to the girl and back. He was actually enjoying everything. ''It's called the gold shine stone, and the captain intends to let see... turn you father into ... gold.'' Stammered Thomas.
''What!'' Exclaimed Bri, flabbergasted. ''So it's true, I knew it.'' Jack muttered to himself. ''Stop smiling. This is serious!'' Shouted Bri to Jack, who was still very amused. ''I'm sorry love, it will al gonna be alright.'' He tried to calm down Bri a little. ''How! My father is captured and they will kill him and that is not likely to change. ''Bri stood up and threw the door wide open. She almost bumped into Gibbs, as he just intended to open the door. Tears trickled slowly down he cheek as she thought of her father.

She stood at the stern of the ship, looking at the sea. The water was calm and sloshed gently against the planks of the ship. A hand swept a strand of hair behind her ear. Bri didn't turned around. She didn't liked it when people saw her crying.
Jack stood beside her and put his arms crossed at the railing. He was silent. His dark eyes focussed on Bri. He felled sorry for her. ''I never thanked you. Jack. For saving my life.'' Said Bri after a while. ''No thanks necessary.'' He grabbed Bri's shoulders gently and turned her towards him. ''Look at me Bri, I'm after the captor of your father, you might be able to save him. I will help you.'' Said Jack sweeping away Bri's tears. Bri did her arms around his waist and hugged him. ''Thank you Jack'' she said again.
''I was wondering, that was a wonderful trick stealing that necklace back.'' Said Jack slowly emphasising every word. Bri smiled. ''I'm sure you have your tricks as well.'' She answered.