A/N:Thank you my lovely reviewers. Especially Megan Sparrow, Terrieluv and ClumsyElf and grapesodaqueen who have been so faithful it brings tears to my eyes. (hands ALL her reviewers cookies) This chapter is shorter than the rest I've done but I needed to write something about their trip to Isle De Muerte! No?!

Mostly about J & E forming a bond...to be broken but only to be glued back together again! LOL! You may feel confused so just R&R! You'll find out soon enough.

"Hold on to the ship like a crab to it's shell you cockroaches!" Gibbs screamed on top of his lungs over the wind, rain and waves. "Once you're off this piece of wood consider yourself dead."

If Andy was scared of Tortuga, she was terrified of this storm. As the crew run around making sure everything was functioning she just grabbed on to the mast for her life. Waves were crashing into the sides of the ship and even pulling in one of the crew members into the sea. Andy gasped seeing that. She hated herself for being so cowardly, especially since Elizabeth was so bravely helping the crew. She swallowed her fear and joined Marty and Cotton in securing the sails.

Jack on the other hand was glued to the wheel. Waves crashed into his back, rain poured over him but he never moved an inch. He merely navigated the ship and laughed like a lunatic, taking occasional glances at the compass.

Elizabeth struggled up the stairs. "Capt'n?"

"Aye Lizzie?!"he shouted.

"Maybe we should lower the anchor and wait until the storm has passed?!"

Jack laughed. "She can hold...don't you want to reach ever so dear William sooner and save him from the clutches of the ever so evil Barbossa?"

"Yes but-"

"No buts! We're catching up!"

Elizabeth nodded and stmbled down the stairs.

"Mr.Gibbs?! The captain didn't agree with waiting the storm out. Lift the anchor back up before it hits bottom." Elizabeth commanded.

"I always knew Jack was daft...but not as much!" Gibbs shook his head. "You heard the lady! Lift! Lift! Lift!"

The crew obeyed dutifully trying to turn the windless but the rope was stuck.

"Abandon the windless! We'll have to bring it up by hand." Elizabeth ordered taking hold of the rope and pulling. The crew rushed to her help. There was a flash of lightning and even more rain. Andrea could barely see anything so she took a firmer hold on the rope she was pulling and prayed she would still be on the ship after the storm.

The following events took place so fast that Andy barely had time to register them. There was a huge wave, a high pitched scream and next thing she knew she was helplessly watching as Elizabeth's frail body was bent over the railing by the wave and disappeared into the sea. As soon as this happened she heard Jack's voice barking.

"Gibbs! Take the wheel. Move aside you dogs. Must I do everything around here?" he shouted over the noise. Andy saw a dark figure (no doubtely Jack's) tie a rope around his waist quickly and expertly.

"Jack she's as good as dead don't-"

Jack cut Gibbs off."Stop yapping and take the wheel. Oh and please do pull me up." with that he jumped into the arms of the waves. It was like watching a man jump into the arms of death.

When the storm had started Andrea had thought it impossible to feel more terrified even if the sky fell down but now she knew how wrong she had been. They could both die and it would be her fault.

Down in the water Jack was having the hardest time spotting Elizabeth. His eyes were burning from the salt but he never once closed them. Aside from the fact that she was his leverage, he'd gotten caught saving her in Port Royal and he'd be damned to see all his efforts wasted.

He moved his hand around hoping it would hit a body but all he felt was water and more water. He was growing a bit frustrated but he was Captain Jack Sparrow, he had to remind himself of that fact as he swam further away from the boat...ship ,oh whatever! In the distance he finally saw a round shape pop to the surface before being dragged under once more. He grinned to himself and fought his way through the waves. He flailed his arms in front of him again and this time they found what they were looking for.

He pulled a very scared Elizabeth into his arms and pulled on the line. To his relief he felt the rope being pulled instantly.

Elizabeth hung on to him tightly as her body shook from the cold water. She coughed up some water. "C-Captain.. Sparr-rrow?" she wondered her eyes still closed.

"The one and only luv!"

"J-Jack?" she whispered breathlessly as she clinged to him tighter. They were closer the ship now.

"Hmmmm luv?" he said rapping a hand around her shaking shoulder.

"Th-this would never have happened if you'd listened to me a-and let us l-lower the anchor."

Jack cracked a smile as he rolled his eyes. The girl had some spirit. "You're welcome luv."

He held her tighter as they lifted up into the air and landed on deck with a thud. Elizabeth lay on top of Jack only for a second before crawling off of him weakly.

Frtunately the rain had died down considerably.

"What are you looking at you scabrous dogs?"

"Capt'n we thought fer sure you'd died."

"Don't be rediculouse have you ever known a Captain Jack Sparrow that has died?"

"But capt'n you're the only-"

"Oh shut it! Nobody's ever died of a few harmless waves. Now back to work."

"Have you reconsidered lowering the anchor? I still think capt'n that-"

Jack looked at Elizabeth meaningfully. "No! I haven't! She can hold a bit longer."

Elizabeth only made a face and struggled to her feet by grabbing to the railing,even so she was barely standing.

"Darn it!" she cursed upon spotting a scar on her arm which must have been caused when she'd fell over board.

Jack rolled his eyes for what seemed the billionth time in the last few days. Why did he have to be such a nice person and feel concerened for the lady? Why did he have to have that little bit of good in him? One day that honest streak would be the death of him.

"Come on Miss Swann! Lets get you out of the waves reach. Who knows what other trouble ye'll get yerself into?! I don't want to have soaked my clothes fer nothin'."

he took hold of Elizabeth's good elbow and helped her below deck.

He handed her a bottle of rum.

"Rum always helps."

She scowled but accepted the drink. Jack took out a beated up and old looking handkerchief from his pocket and tied it around her elbow with one quick and harsh motion.

He made sure to tie it as tight as possible. He had to do something wicked to make up for being so nice.

"Ouch!" she cried pulling her arm away.

"Pirate's hands luv! Get used to them." he blurted out before he could help it.

"Why should I get used to a pirates hands when after this is over I will -hopefully- never see one again?!"

"Never be so sure! It'll get you into trouble."

"Oh! But you're always very sure of everything!"

"That's why I'm always in trouble."

Elizabeth smiled.It sank in that Jack had risked his life to save hers.

"I have a huge debt to settle with you Jack."

Jack agreed.

"That's the second time I've had to save you from drowning luv!"

"You saved my life...twice!" Elizabeth agreed."I wish to return the favor soon."

"Sooner than you may think luv." he said,thinking of his plan again.

He tucked a lock of wet hair behind her ears. He grabbed the red coat from a chair and handed to her. She thanked him with a smile.

He thought it was about time he did something wicked again because he was being too nice but he could think of nothin...except kissing her. But he was pretty sure that didn't qualify as evil.

Darn it! He was so drunk.He hadn't kissed anyone in such a long time. He couldn't kiss Anamaria, he would get slapped. He couldn't kiss Elizabeth, it would hurt his pride. He couldn't kiss Andy, it would gross him out. Gosh! It was so hard being Captain Jack Sparrow when there were three women aboard and he couldn't kiss any of them.

God! He felt like he was going crazy. He needed rum and lots of it.

Elizabeth seemed to read his mind because she shoved the bottle in his hand.

He took a large swig.

"Jack?! Whatever you do, don't stop. Down lower the anchor. We must reach Will."

Jack grinned. "I knew you'd warm up to me eventually."

Oh darn his pride! He had to kiss her. He leaned forward but before he could reach her lips he'd crashed head first into the table...unconciouse.

When he snapped awake a just few minutes later she was already back up, helping the crew.

"Getting herself in some kind of trouble." he thought with a shake of his head. He didn't even remember wanting to kiss her.

He took a look at his compass and laughed merrily. They were closer than he'd thought.

"Better take the wheel before Gibbs starts feeling like captain." he thought going back on deck with wobbly leggs.

Elizabeth was sitting on the stairs looking quite worried.

"We're as good as there luv." he informed her as he passed her going up the stairs.

She nodded but never moved.

He looked out with his telescope.

"Let go of the anchor and ready the long boat. Miss Swann and I are to go ashore."

"I'm coming." Andy exclaimed.

"No! You can't come."

"It wasn't a question. I'm coming. You'll need me."

"Oh fine! Come if you must!" he agreed. "Lizzie darling?! Coming?"

He linked arms with her and led her to where a rope ladder had been lowered.

"She'll be quite upset when she finds out what I've planned but we'll get her back...I think." Jack thought. "Oh well! Atleast I'll get the Pearl back.Can't want more than that."

PLEASE READ THIS: Ok! As I said I was a bit unsure of this chapter but it was very much needed in the JE relationship...atleast in my fic.

I need your voted for the next chapter so I won't even start writing until I have atleast 4 or 5 reviews.

JE will be together only a small part of the next chapter...wait(stops you guys from running) but it's still about the JE relation ship. The question is: would you rather have...A) Jack on the Pearl (with Barbossa) and Will and Elizabeth on the Interceptor. OR B) Elizabeth on the Pearl (with Barbossa) and Will and Jack on the Interceptor.

I already have both versions planned and it the plot will be the same but (A) will show Jack as a more sensitive guy whilst (B) in my opinion makes the relationship a bit more interesting.

I just wanted to make it a bit fun...let my readers decide. R&R if you want more.