The oceans calling

Chapter 7: Rum's gone!

A/N: Big thanks to my reviewers: DarkStrom920, SamanthaJane13, LunaWolfSunTiger. Thanks to everyone for the favs and follows hope you enjoy the rest. I plan to continue all the way through the movies with this so I hope I don't disappoint. This fic is rated M for a reason. YE BEEN WARNED! R&R.

The smell of smoke, something burning awoke Becca up to the suns light that hurt her eyes as she opened them. Her eyes adjusted to the light as remembered the night before where she had watched Jack get drunk but she didn't mind seeing as the pirate was of sound mind when they kissed on the beach. Now she was wide awake and found herself curled up next to Jack as he slept, his right arm acted as her pillow while his other arm was wrapped around her waist. It made her smile seeing how close both of them were to each other but then she remembered why she awoke the smell of burning. Turning her head up she saw Elizabeth in her undergarments throwing barrels and scrap pieces of wood on to a huge fire that was consuming the trees that acted as their shade. The woman was destroying everything they needed to survive but then again the fire was quite big so any passing ships would see that from quite a distance. A soft moan brought her attention back to Jack as he was starting to stir probably from the growing smell of burning as well. "Jack" she whispered his name which made her eyes slide open to meet hers. His instant reaction to pull her closer to him as he planted a kiss on her lips. Rebecca returned the gesture, her heart beating fast but then she broke off and pointed to the fire.

At first the pirate was unresponsive as he stood up and stared at Elizabeth as she moved with caution, throwing another barrel in and as it exploded she fell down to the ground in protection before finding another smaller barrel and tossing it in the pile of burning wood as well. Suddenly Jacks face turned from looking completely absent to horrified as he began shaking his arms about in protest. "No! Not good! Stop!" Jack moved over to Elizabeth as she walked down the beach and looked out at the ocean "Not good! What are you doing? You've burned all the food, the shade, the rum"

"It's a clever idea but will it work" Rebecca moved to Elizabeth's side not completely on either of the two's side but she did have to admit she would rather get off the island sooner rather than later.

"I guess we'll find out" she looked to her friend before turning to a distraught Jack

"Why is the rum gone?"

Rebecca giggled at him which he didn't miss. Although he was upset that the rum was being burned he couldn't help his heart that seemed to flutter at the sound of the brunette's amusement. "One, because it is a vile drink that turns even the most respectable men into scoundrels. Two, that signal is over 1,000 feet high. The entire Royal Navy is out looking for us" she gestured more towards Becca than herself "Do you think there is the slightest chance they won't see it?"

Pure sadness was shown over Jack's face at the mention of the navy looking for Rebecca, much more so wanting to take her back to Port Royal. He didn't want her to leave him, had they not just shown to each other that something was drawing them together. "But why is the rum gone?"

Elizabeth turned and deposited herself down in the sand as she watched the water out on the horizon "Just wait, Captain Sparrow. You give it one hour, maybe two, keep a weather eye open and you will see white sails on that horizon" Sparrow's frustration was building. The navy would lock him up in irons as well and hang him the first chance they got and then he would never get to be with Rebecca. Drastically he pulled his pistol out from his clothing and held it up as if he was going to shoot the woman sitting in the sand. Becca moved to his side placing her hand on his arm while she used her other to push the pistol down. His eyes met hers and he couldn't help but melt as she gave him a soft smile. Immediately he put the pistol away gathering his boots and effects and placing them on himself as Rebecca had done only her weapons were more discreet. Securing his foot ware on his feet he offered Becca his arm that she gracefully took and he led her away from Elizabeth, moving to the other side of the island that was more elevated and made up of just sand.

"She only wants to get off the island and help Will" Becca tried to makes excuses for her friend but if Jack was completely honest then he would admit that although the rum burning was a big loss, an even bigger loss would be for them to be found by Norrington and for them to be kept apart. He had enjoyed the previous night so much that he had completely forgotten they were stranded. Forgotten that he didn't have his ship once again.

"And what about you?" his question was more asked with fear than curiosity.

She looked to him as she tried to read what he was thinking he head slanting to the side "I want to help Will too" she reached out fiddled with the side of his hair that hung loose and then moved to the beads that were looped into it that made up his person "But I don't think I'm ready to finish this adventure just yet" they hadn't quite made it to the other side of the island when they had stopped but now everything seemed to get bigger as they moved back into each other. Jacks hand was reaching up to cup her face and bring it towards his but she was quick and mischievous; reaching down to his side she grabbed his sword while her other hand had grabbed her own at her side. He moved backwards away from him unsheathing the both of them and pointing them to the pirate. "My, my it seems you're a little distracted Sparrow" she smirk to him and he quickly grinned back, the sun reflecting off of his teeth.

"M'judgement is clouded and m'vision is impaired by the shining beauty that stands in front of me" flipping the sword over in her hand so that she was delicately holding the blade she offered it to him that he took. Both of them had the same mischievous look on their faces as they circled around now taking their eyes off of one another. As they had done a full lap of and continued stepping in a circular motion Becca took the first strike attacking him from the right but he was quick and blocked it. That was when she attack from his other side but he was skilled and blocked again then led into his own attack that only drew a line in the air as Becca ducked down and then jumped up to strike down. Jack's arms suddenly moved up to catch her attack both of their blades resting on the other above their heads as they kept their eyes straight. With the closeness of their bodies Jack pushed forward forcing his lips on to hers that she didn't protest against. Forcing herself into him she pushed away ripping her lips from him that she immediately want to fix but they were sparring in their own little way she fought the urge that was growing in her. Giving her his signature smirk Jack swung at her with Becca able to block it with her blade in front of her but as she did Jack reached out and grabbed her free arm swinging her around in a circle and not letting go of her as she swung to the left but he evaded moving his body swiftly out of the way.

Not letting go of her hand Jack spun her around like they were in a little dance so that the brunette stood with her back pushed up against him; her head leaning on his shoulder while his blade was held out in front of him diagonally pointing up to the left while it resting on her blade. Hers too pointing diagonally up but the right to create an X out of the two swords. Jacks head bent down to looked at her as she looked up into him. Both of them were huffing as their little activity was making them break a sweat in the heat of the day.

Rebecca took in a quick breath before planting a kiss on his cheek but that was just a sweet act, Jack wasn't prepared for the next as Becca stomped onto his foot making him let her go. She moved forward turning quickly and hitting his sword away and out of his hands so that he was no defenceless. Though she would never purposely hurt him she kept her sword pointed at him showing that she had won in their little sparring session, and somehow both them ended up laughing at each other "I told you you were distracted" she sheathed her sword and picked up his putting it back at his side for him though she didn't take her eyes off of his as she did.

"And I told you, you're very distracting" she moved to step away but he didn't let her grabbing on to his arms and pulling her towards him to that her body crashed into his. He was quite strong in the sense, when she was pulled against him he lost his balance and they both went toppling over each other to the ground – rolling down the small sand mound over each other until they came to a stop at the water with Jacks body on top of hers. Laughs coming out of their mouths as they enjoyed every moment with each other. Sparrow lent down brushing his lips against her smooth exposed skin on her shoulder, kissing it delicately as he moved up to her neck. Becca moaned out in pleasure at the feel of him, her hands brushing through his hair as the wind blew it to the side in its strength. "I love you, Rebby" his head lifted up still looking down at her she smiled. Her finger moving from twirling the dangling material of his bandana in her fingers to sketching them along the outline of his mouth and then playing with his beard that he head neatly platted.

"I was stood there on that dock everyday looking out to sea wondering what I was doing. Now I know I was waiting for you" she lifted her head up and connected their mouths together. Both of their tongues dancing with each other as they kissed. It felt like they had been there together for days without caring for anything else other than each other. Rebby pushed her body into his as they both took deep breaths not wanting to break off from each other.

They forced themselves apart when a voice shouted out from the distance. They knew it wasn't Elizabeth; she wouldn't have moved from her spot and followed after them not that they could see her. As they looked out to the only place they could, the ocean, they saw the Dauntless anchored off shore while a long boat was coming towards them with men inside it. One of them being one they weren't ready to see just yet. He had interrupted their time together and the both of them would hate to think what he would do once stepped foot on to the island. James Norrington was at the front of the boat looking very proud of himself as he shouted out again but this time they could make out what he was saying as he was calling the Rebby to reassure her that she was safe now. "There'll be no living with her after this" Jack's voice was that of annoyance now that the navy had found them. Rebby knew he was referring to Elizabeth and couldn't help but muster up a giggle as she quickly kissed him again but they had to stop before Norrington saw clearly what they were doing. Standing up Jack offered her his hand that she didn't hesitate to take.

She stood up right next to Jack as Norrington and two other soldiers made it onto land the others pulled the boat up the beach. Norrington took the direct approach as he drew out his sword and pointed it as Jack making the pirate step back. The two marines coming to his sides and holding on to his arms tight to make sure he didn't try anything. "Lady Mayfair, my deepest apologies for allowing the pirate to kidnap you" his voice sounded as though he was scared for what she was going to say. Whether it be that she would strip him of his commodore status and report it to her father and king or she would give him a warning. Everything that the man had thought she would say to next didn't come out of her mouth instead she was more annoyed that they had restrained Jack for just standing there.

"Commodore, while I reframe from telling you of my thoughts of what went on then I will let aloud my thoughts now; release this man" she pointed to Jack her voice stern as it turned from soft and playful with Jack to more authoritive and clear to the naval officer. Jack was surprised that she could just switch from being like a pirate to being a Lady again. Norrington was surprised that it was Jacks welfare that she was protecting again from the minute he had joined her on the sand. "Throughout my time at sea I have been pushed, threatened, disrespected and touched by those that I did not wish to and Mister Sparrow was the only one that was there to keep them away. I have had more protection from a pirate than I have from the Royal Navy" Jack couldn't believe the words that were coming out of her mouth as she was defending him as he did her, it made him want her even more but he stopped himself from making any movements. The commodore looked from her then to Jack and then waved his hand and within that moment the soldiers let go of Jack but they didn't leave his side either.

"My Lady, we should return to the Dauntless…" he stopped when he saw Rebby pointing to where Elizabeth now stood having heard them from before. "Elizabeth he moved up to her and flooding her with questions, asking if she was alright. Instead of answering them she pressed another matter.

"We must go after Will. The pirates took him" Norringtons face was that of disappointment he said nothing as he moved away and ordered his men to return them all to the Dauntless. Elizabeth seating herself down with Rebecca next to her while Jack was forced to sit in between two of the marines as another two used their strength to row them away from the island that was still ablaze and towards the safety of their ship.

As they reached the ship more officers helped with pulling the boat up while they all stepped out onto the deck of the ship. Governor Swann openly hugging his daughter in relief to see her again, he bowed his head seeing Rebecca safe as well. She smiled to the governor seeing how kind he was. Him knowing that she didn't like it when people acknowledged her like she was royalty. Rebecca looked to Jack she so wanted to be right by his side but the marines wouldn't let him near her of course and his face was a little alerted to the unknown of what was going to happen next. The pirate had been able to keep her relatively safe around the cursed pirates and did everything he could to prevent them from hurting her now she felt the need to step up and do the same for him. He was in her area of expertise now. "Father, Will has been taken by the pirates we must help him" Elizabeth's voice was begging for them help the young blacksmith that had given himself over for their lives. Governor Swann shook his head showing that they weren't going to go after the Will "But we've got to save Will" she wasn't giving up on the subject anytime soon.

"No. You're safe now. We will return to Port Royal immediately not go gallivanting after pirates" Elizabeth's father was very strict about the subject, he never did like his daughter even thinking about pirates but Rebby had known more stricter rules at the mention of the word 'pirate'.

"Then we condemn him to death" that didn't cheer the mood at all. Both Norrington and Governor Swam quite bewildered by Elizabeth.

"The boy's fate is regrettable, but then so is his decision to engage in piracy"

Elizabeth's voice was getting louder and louder which just showed the difference between the two women as Rebby rarely raised her voice "To rescue me. To prevent anything from happening to me" the young woman was blissfully unaware of how Rebecca had joined the adventure so didn't bother mentioning anything. Then again they already knew that the woman had been with Jack and Will the entire time from when the pirate managed to outsmart them.

"Commodore Norrington, Governor Swann if Mister Turner had not engaged in an act of piracy I can fully confirm that neither Elizabeth nor myself would be standing here now. Mister Sparrow and Mister Turner have acted in our best interest, I would see it an honour to repay that act and ensure the people under the Royal Navy are well protected no matter where they are" her eyebrow raised as she could see that her words though complicated had so much meaning to them.

"My Lady, if it were not for these two men and their actions you would have been under my guard the entire time"

Now her face turned serious as they seemed hell bent on returning to one place Rebby didn't want to be. Port Royal was nothing now to her now, even if it were better than London. "If I recall Commodore Norrington, I was under your guard" she twitched her head. He had informed her to go into the captain's cabin for safety, even if she did plan on going with Jack and Will it still showed the poor attempt on Norrington's behalf. The commodore was lost for words at this point. The silence lingering in the air as he thought.

He didn't want to lose his position that he had so rightly claimed and worked hard for on the account that he couldn't protect the people under his protection. "If I may be so bold as to interject my professional opinion" Jack's voice rung out as he stepped forward so that was now in the middle of the argument. Somehow Becca could see this ending rather badly. The marines by his side moved with him but they did allow him to stand right by Rebecca's side she stepped towards him a little not allowed anyone to get between them. "The Pearl was listing to scuppers after the battle. It's very unlikely she'll be able to make good time. Think about it. The Black Pearl. The last real pirate threat in the Caribbean, mate. How can you pass that up?" Rebecca discreetly wrapped her fingers around his. Jack's hand immediately catching hers and holding tight like he was afraid to let her go and she wouldn't be there. Of course Rebby could see that if they went after Will then there was the chance that Jack would be free with the Pearl in his possession again which she had no problem in helping him achieve.

The commodore didn't seem fazed by Jack's persuasion to finally be rid of pirates, even with his cocky smile on for show. "By remembering that I serve others, Mr Sparrow, not only myself" Norrington moved away to walk up to the helm but was followed by Elizabeth on a mission. The young woman pushed passed Rebecca that nearly made the Lady and pirate separate but they clung on to each other. Their eyes meeting with each other as they desired to be alone together again. Jack's face always turned from that of a classic pirate to soft and lustful when he turned to her.

"Commodore, I beg you, please do this for me. As a wedding gift" at the sound of the sentence Jack and Rebby moved over to them seeing that Elizabeth was staring up the commodore pleading him, even offering herself to him now.

Rebecca could see that Elizabeth still loved Will, she always would as he did her and this was the only way that they were going to get the commodore to give in and help Will. "Elizabeth? Are you accepting the Commodore's proposal?" Governor Swann looked really happy at that moment seeing as he already knew the answer but he wanted to hear it come from Elizabeth herself while the commodore was struggling to process that the woman he loved actually accepted his proposal and at a time like this.

"I am"

The atmosphere rained silent at the sudden turn of events. Rebecca wanted to say something but thought better of it. Whatever Elizabeth was doing was working.

"A wedding. I love weddings. Drinks all around!" Jack seemed more thrilled about the news than anyone else, he even pushed the personal boundaries with Mullroy as he got up close to his face as he spoke out in joy, of course he let go of Rebecca's hand to wave his about. Somehow he got the impression that he spoiled the moment as he looked back up to Norrington to see is annoyed gaze on him and the smile on Jacks lip was gone "I know. 'Clap him in irons', right?" Jack held his hands out ready to be restrained in irons again. Mullroy and Murtogg could help but look at the pirate in confusion while Becca giggled a little only for Jack to hear. Somehow no matter what Jack did he always brought a smile to her face and a giggle in her throat.

Taking in a breath Commodore Norrington moved back down onto the deck "Mr Sparrow, you will accompany these fine men to the helm and provide us with a bearing to Isla de Muerta" Jack returned his hands to his side where he quickly tried to find Becca's that hadn't moved. He clung on to her and stroked his thumb over her hand as he listened "You will then spend the rest of the voyage contemplating all possible meanings of the phase 'silent as the grave'. Do I make myself clear?"

"Inescapably clear" he always had a way with words. Mullroy then motioned with his head to his friend as they took Jack by the arms and led him up the steps to the helm. His hand feeling empty without the brunettes in it that he loved so much. But since they seem to be going along with finding Will and there was no immediate threat Rebecca smiled to the Commodore as she too followed the pirate up to the helm moving past as Governor Swann looked like he had a few things to say about his decision but it was done now and there was no going back.

Rebecca didn't go along by Jack's side. She chose to remain at the side of the ship looking out at the sea, the vastness it covered. To Jack is was pure freedom and there was nothing he loved more but now she could question where she fit into all that. She watched over her shoulder as Jack directed the marines at the helm with the bearings to Isla de Muerta she saw that he was more paying attention to where she stood at the side looking over as the ship adjusted its course. "Amazing isn't it" it was the Governors voice that spoke out as he moved to stand beside her placing his hand on the wooden rail "the sea is vast and wide; it holds such beauty in it and yet is so deadly"

She sighed seeing what he meant but then again he would think along those lines "it's only deadly because you perceive that way Governor, it can be so much more if you allow it to be" of course the older man didn't know what to say about that. He had always been happy on land and Becca was obviously trying to find her place still but she was conflicted over where it was on land or with the sea. With Sparrow around she felt complete like a part of her missing and now she was whole again but it was never like she lost anything before which confused her even more. "If you'll excuse me Governor Swann, I think I will rest for a little while" he nodded as she moved away leaving him there.

Rebby moved to the steps giving Jack a smirk as she stepped down and moved into the captain's cabin, Norrington had watched her go in and smiled as he remained with Elizabeth, her arm looped into his. The brunette moved over to the bed, removing the holster and her weapons and placing them behind the bed to keep them hidden. Laying herself down she let out a breath to relax herself, everything they had done was above the norm for her so she felt more tired but it wasn't that had to hide that when she was around others. Her blue eyes closed as she allowed sleep to take her. Her body resting on her right side so that she faced away from the rest of the room, choosing to isolate herself as she slept. Her breathing relaxed and her hair spread out behind her on the pillow.

It wasn't until sunset that that Jack had managed to be able to freely roam the ship, well the deck anyway without Norrington always watching him or some other soldier by his side but they had more pressing matters now and the commodore had grouped them all below deck even the Governor to speak to each and every one that was under his command on the Dauntless. He had requested that Elizabeth be with him so that he could make sure that she would remain safe with them. That just left Rebby, whom the commodore knew was resting in the cabin and didn't want to disturb her and Jack who he really didn't want listening to any plans that he was going to make. Not that he knew where to begin with the whole endeavour anyway. He recalled seeing Rebby go in to the cabin but never saw her after that which meant that she was still in there. Looking around to be sure the deck of the Dauntless was empty and the only marines around were the one on the helm and another at the far end keeping an eye on the sea. Taking this chance he snuck into the cabin closing the door behind him and flipping a little latch over it to that no one could get in. His brown eyes searched the room until they landed on the huddled form of Rebby on the bed in the corner of the room. He was quiet as he moved over to her, his weapons that had been confiscated upon boarding the ship laying on the desk but he didn't bother with that as he positioned himself to lay next to her, his right arm propping his head up as he used his free hand to stroke his finger through her hair. Even after everything that had happened to them it was still just as neat and soft to the touch. Rebecca could feel the warmth of his body from behind her which made her moan out as she could feel his breath against her neck as well. It stirred her from her slumber, shifting so that she now face him she opened her eyes to see him watching her. His cocky grin made her chuckle at how easy it was to please him. "Jack" she whispered to him in a sleepy tone.

"I'm here, love" his hand then brushed against her cheek making her lean into his touch. She peered over her shoulder and saw that he had locked the door which made her more alert now. It was quiet on deck and they were alone finally. Their lust of each other had never felt this bad before.

Looking into his eyes Rebby moved into him. Kissing his lips that he welcomed openly. Though he had never wanted her more than right then and the same could be said for her. Their breaths were heavy now that they didn't want to end the contact, their tongues intertwining. Jack's hand moved to slide up her thigh and then to her stomach where his fingers grabbed onto her tight white shirt and began pulling it up. Her midsection vulnerable her straddled her now sitting on top where he broke the contact for a second to remove her shirt and any under layers and then he quickly crashed their lips together again like it had been too long for them to be apart. His hand moved up now as he outlined her form lying underneath him, working his way up and grabbing on to her breasts. She moaned out as he massaged her. His hair trapping her movements but that didn't stop her from reaching up and removing his own shirt for him so that they both of them now smothered each other in kisses half naked. She couldn't help but muster up a laugh as his finger seemed to play with her nipples.

As their mouths never lost each other she loosened the small sash material around his waist and threw it to the side. That was when she pushed her body up into him to tease him as they broke apart. "I want you, Jack Sparrow" Jack then showered her a rain of kisses going down her neck so that his mouth found her left breast. His hand worked miracles as they grasped her remaining clothing and pulled it off leaving her there completely on show for him. Though he took to shedding his own trouser before pushing himself back on to her.

"My Lady, you are perfect" his words were enticing.

"Captain, you're stunning" they teased each other. Rebby wrapped her legs around each side of Jacks waist to pull him closer to her to which he happily complied to.

Moving down Jack positioned himself more comfortably as he entered her. Her mouth letting out a pleasured gasp that then turned to moans as he continued softly moving himself in and out. Rebecca arched up finding his face and kissing it as his hands supported her. His actions then got faster as he more vigorously thrusted himself against her and she had to fight off the urge to scream out. She moved her arms around his neck as if she was afraid that he would suddenly disappear on her. His mouth engulfed hers as their breaths got harder and their body's began to sweat but they refused to move away from each other. Jack moved himself quicker now as he loved the sensation of the young woman with him. It felt so right and he refused to let her go; not now. Not ever!