How Hannah meets Commodore Norrington and the infamous Jack Sparrow

Hannah and Will walked out of the Blacksmith shop and walked toward the docks. They decided to leave the carriage at the shop; it made more sense. The docks were crowded and busy. There were many people that were loading and unloading cargo. Hannah didn't want to get lost, so she held on tightly to Will's arm that he had offered.

Will pointed out the many fishing boats and the different ships. Of the ships there were two of great standing with the Royal Navy. One, the one that brought Hannah and her family to Port Royal, The Compass Rose and the other was The Dauntless. Hannah was fascinated with all the ships. She looked at all the flags flapping in the wind. Then, she saw a ship that was not flying a flag, nor was it tied up at the docks.

Hannah was about to ask Will about the ship when you are brought up to a man wearing a white wig and a navy blue coat. Three other men that were dressed in the same manner surrounded the man. He seemed to be telling the three men about a new voyage. When he saw Hannah, he dismissed the other men and turned toward her.

"This is Commodore Norrington. He is the man responsible for your trip to Port Royal." Will introduced Hannah. Hannah extended her hand, which Commodore Norrington gently kissed, never letting his eyes leave hers. Will was only too right about the Commodore, and not just because of the safety of the voyage.

"At last we meet," Hannah said, giving a small curtsy.

"And to what do I owe the pleasure of the company of a beautiful woman, such as yourself?" Hannah blushed the color of her dress.

"I would like to thank you for taking good care of my family on our way to Port Royal. Really, if it weren't for you, we would not be here." Will thought that Hannah was being a little overdramatic, but he didn't say anything.

Commodore Norrington offered his arm to Hannah, giving Will a look that he would like to become better acquainted with her. He didn't mind, he had a couple things to attend to since he had worked on the same ship that Hannah was on.

"What brings you to the docks today?" Commodore Norrington asked, when he was sure they were out of earshot from passersby.

"Will was giving me a tour of Port Royal and he wanted to show me the docks, and introduce me to you." Hannah's reply was well thought out and it was met with approval.

"Very well, then. I shall let you two get back to it then," Commodore Norrington walked Hannah back to Will. "If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask. I will be here all day and in my office tonight." The commodore leaned down to kiss Hannah's hand again and said good-bye as Will escorted her down the docks.

"What was that all about?" Will asked Hannah after the Commodore had left.

"Nothing, really," Hannah replied nonchalantly. "The Commodore just wanted to see that my family was settled and that I was enjoying my first day here." Hannah hoped that Will couldn't tell that she wasn't being completely honest. But, she was also very sure that the Commodore did want to know how her first day was and how her family fared.

Hannah and Will walked around the docks for a while longer as she started familiarizing herself with her surroundings. While she was enjoying her time with Will, Hannah needed to get off of her feet. She was about to suggest it to Will when she noticed another man, who didn't seem to fit in with the rest of the crowd, walking towards her and Will. He was waving his arms around as if he was trying to balance on his own feet.

"Will," he called, catching sight of him. He walked towards Hannah and Will. Will stopped and looked in the direction that he heard his name and smiled. It was obvious to Hannah that he knew this crazy man. As he approached, Hannah hid behind Will a little.

The two catch up on the welfare of each person and continue with some pleasantries. Hannah remained invisible to the man and forgotten by Will, at this point, that was just fine with Hannah.

"How rude of me," Will said, after a time, when he looked behind himself. He hadn't forgotten about Hannah, he was just catching up with an old friend. He also got the hint that she didn't want to be seen, but he wasn't sure why. It was the man that pointed her out to Will, inquiring as to who she was.

Will gently pulls Hannah's arm to bring her back to his side. "I apologize, Miss Prescott. I would like to introduce you to my friend, Captain Jack Sparrow." Hannah looked at Jack and she noticed that he was looking at her a little more intently than she would have liked.

"Have I seen you before?" Jack asked. "You look familiar." Jack continued to inspect Hannah, he was trying to figure out how he may have known her.

"You probably have seen many faces, mine certainly is not the one you have seen for I would remember if I have ever met a man such as yourself." Hannah replied. She was hoping that this would change the subject.

"She 'as as sharp tongue," Jack said to Will, than looked back at Hannah. "You know, yer right," Hannah hoped he would elaborate. "I 'aven't seen you. But, I 'ave 'eard of ye."

"Excuse me!" Hannah exclaimed. Hannah was not well known in Port Royal or really in England. Yes, the people who knew her would say good things about her, but they would never talk to a pirate. 'How could this be? Who could be talking about me?' Hannah was a little frightened thinking about this possibility. She looked at Will for a little help, but he didn't offer any.

"Do you know who your father is?" Jack asked. Hannah hadn't heard from her father in…well, ever. She didn't really ever hear about him either. She knew, at a young age, that her stepfather was her stepfather. Her mother was very honest about this, but she never talked to Hannah about her real father. Hannah never asked either, to her, this was a very normal family.

"I'm sorry sir, I do not even know my father's real name, let alone who he is. I cannot be of any help to you, if you are looking for him." While Hannah was talking, Jack stared at her face again. This time he focused all his attention to her right ear.

'This confirms it,' Jack thought. "Well, I hate to run like this," he said, making an elaborate bow. "But, I 'ave some business to attend on me ship." He said good-bye to Will and staggers away. Hannah sighed, relieved that Jack was gone. But, she was curious why he seemed to take such a keen interest in her.