Yet another fun chapter. That last one wasn't so hot, I'd hoped it to be better, but I wasn't expecting to cut it off from this scene, so I suppose this will be better. As always, Enjoy the read!
Will burst into the ungaurded jail just as he had done at the fort: with purpose and determination. I wasn't sure how the Pirate would react to seeing me again,, being that I had some what lead him on the last time we met. He was, just a human being however, and so I decided there was nothing to do but barge in with Will, and help get any information I could.
I fell into step behind him, and once we reached the gate of Jack's cell, we saw that he was completely relaxed. As if he knew he had nothing to worry about, or he would be free in time.
"Are you familiar with that ship? The Black Pearl?" began Will.
"Somewhat." replied the man.
"Where does it make berth?"
I simply rolled my eyes. I had heard the tales of this 'Black Pearl' many times before. Looking around fro something to do, my eyes fell on the all too familiar equipment that belonged to Jack. Grabbing it off the wall, I sat on a desk in the corner and began examining it.
"Surely you've heard the stories? The Black Pearl sails from the dreaded Isla de Mureta ... an island that cannot be found-except by those who already know where it is."
"The ship's real enough. So its anchorage must be a real place. Where is it?"
"Why ask me?" asked Jack, and I noticed his eyes wander over to me once I began playing with his hat. There was a hint of recognition on his face before he turned back to Will.
"Because your a pirate."
"And you want to turn pirate yourself, is that it?" he retorted amused. I spoke for Will.
"Actually it's just what i'd like to do." Jacks face spread to grin at me, but Will only glared at us both.
"Never! They...they took Miss Swann."
"So it is that you found a girl. Well, if you're intending to brave all and hasten to her rescue and so win fair lady's heart, you'll have to do it alone. I see no profit in it for me."
"We can get you out of here." I informed him slyly.
"How? The key's run off."
Will caught on to my logic and began preparing to break open the door.
"I helped build these cells. Those are hook-and-ring hinges. The proper application of strength, the door'll lift free. Just calls for the right lever and fulcrum ..."
I watched as Jack began observing Will, and a sudden realization dawned on him. My friend didn't catch it, but I knew that the pirate was beginning a plot including him. His following words only confirmed my thoughts.
"Your name is Turner."
"Will Turner."
"That'd be short for William? surely named after your father. Good strong name," he seemed to be convincing himself of something.
"Yes..." replied a puzzled Will.
"I'll tell you what, Mr. Turner. I've changed my mind. You spring me from this cell, and on pain of death, I'll take you to the Black Pearl. Do we have an accord?"
"Agreed!" Will replied firmly.
"Excelent, Now get me out!"
I was surprised at how fast Will was to trust this pirate, but I would have done the same, if only to save Lizzy. I jumped a little at the creaking sound that came from the now loosened metal doors.
"Hurry up! Someone will have heard that," I told the two, getting up from my comfy seat at the desk.
"Not without my effects!" exclaimed Jack. He grabbed all his equipment from me and strapped it on faster than i'd thought possible. When finished, his gaze lifted up to me.
"I think you're forgetting something luv." he adressed me.
I was at first puzzled but then realized I had forgotten something. The pirate reached up on my head and removed his hat, that I was still wearing from playing with earlier. He noticed my blush and grinned at me before making his way up the stairs. I hesitantly followed, and began to realize just how great a journey this was going to be.
So, you guys still with me? I can't wait for the next chapter, and I hope you will all love it as much as I do. Please Review if you can! As always, Love, PNC