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Chapter 7- we meet again

Jack watched helplessly as the Spanish pirates took away Louisa. His heart wrenched as he watched her struggle and scream for him to help her. Everything felt like it was moving slow motion and she was just too fast as he tried to break his way through the fighting men. He saw one of the men hit her over the head with the hilt of his sword and he shouted out angrily. Suddenly a man leapt out at him and Jack brought his sword up to block the attack. He fought quickly and ferociously but he couldn't get to Louisa.

The Spanish pirates had left the Black Pearl in a reasonable state. Nonetheless there were some repairs to be made but they could wait. Jack was on the warpath; he needed Louisa back. The old gypsy's words were tumbling around in his head:

Remember the prophecy, you cannot leave each other for too long or you will both die.

Jack gulped and paced the deck faster. They were quickly catching up to the Spanish ship but it wasn't fast enough for Jack. He could not stay apart from Louisa for much longer both of them would die. Jack stopped suddenly on the deck. Was his vision blurring? Was he feeling faint? Why was it so warm? Jack growled and shook is head. 'Stop overreacting' he scolded himself.

Gibbs watched his captain in pity. He was feeling his head now to check if he was too warm. Gibbs shrugged and turned away. He should be used to this by now.

Louisa groaned and sat up. Her head was aching; after all, being hit on the head twice in two days is no picnic. She looked around the dark, dank room and worked out that she must be in the brig of the Spanish ship. She stood slowly and rubbed her head, squinting into the dark corner. Her breath caught in her throat; there was someone there.

"Do not panic, my dear"

Louisa frowned and walked slowly over to the huddled mass.

"Ameretat Petulengro?"

The person stood up and walked into the small sliver of light shining through the bars.

"It is I, child"

Louisa gaped at the gypsy. She was as odd and mysterious as ever but she had an unusual malnourished look to her.

"Why are you here?" whispered Louisa

"I am here to guide you"

She ushered Louisa over to a small pile of hay and sat her down.

"I must tell you-"

Louisa cut in before Ameretat could get started.

"Did they take you because of the treasure?" she asked

Ameretat hesitated

"Yes." She said finally

"Why?!" exclaimed Louisa

"They want to find the treasure that both you and the pirate called Jack search for."

Louisa looked aghast.

"I'm so sorry! I didn't want to drag you into this!"

Ameretat patted Louisa's leg comfortingly

"No, no dear this was all supposed to happen! It's my destiny to help you."

Louisa nodded slightly for her to continue.

"You see, dear, to find the treasure you must find love. Only then can you get what you truly want most."

Louisa sighed angrily and shook her head

"You are being annoyingly vague about this! Anyway, I told Jack this and he did not react well"

"Just remember, follow your heart and you will find the treasure. Don't give anything away to Captain Ballesteros. He is a forceful man but he will not hurt you. Just don't be too…. vague, or he may lose his temper"

Ameretat broke off as heavy footsteps made their way down to the brig.

Ameretat stood and walked up to the door where a young pirate stood. He looked slightly nervous as he unlocked the door and grabbed Ameretat's arm. He dragged her out while muttering:

"The cap'n wants to see you, miss."

Ameretat went quietly, leaving Louisa alone and scared. She needed Jack to save her now. She sat back and waited for her freedom to come.

'You can't simply wait for freedom you have to get it yourself' said a small voice in her head.

Louisa sighed and folded her arms. What was the use? The minute she grabbed freedom it slipped away from her. Louisa looked up as a bang and a splash came from above. She heard quick footsteps come down to the brig and saw the same young man, now paler than ever, unlock the cell.

"Come on, miss. It's your turn now."

Louisa stood and walked out of the cell. The young man lightly took her arm and led her up to the deck.

"Why are you here on this ship?" she whispered to him "It's obvious you don't belong."

"I had a debt to pay miss. You don't ever stop owing Captain Ballesteros money."

Louisa raised her eyebrows but the man did not elaborate on his comment. The crew were now shouting out lewd and disgusting suggestions for Louisa. She ignored them as she was softly pushed into the Captain's cabin. She glanced around to see if Ameretat was here but she could not spot her; the only source of light was the numerous candles placed around the cabin. Louisa looked around at the table in the centre of the lavishly decorated cabin and saw a large man sitting behind it. He stood and his fat belly wobbled slightly.

"Ah, senorita!" he cried

He walked into the light of the moon and Louisa saw he had a small, rather weak beard and a drinker's ruddy face. Louisa smiled at him insincerely and walked forward.

The Captain bowed slightly and showed her to the seat in front of his desk. As she sat down Louisa rolled her eyes at his pathetic and transparent attempt to be gentlemanly. He leaned forward over his table and studied her face.

"Ah, such a pretty face, mi amor."

Louisa suppressed a shudder as his foul breath whispered over her face.

"As you probably have heard, I am Captain Ballesteros."

Louisa kept her face expressionless and nodded.

"I would like you to dine with me tonight, so, I cannot have you dressed so unflatteringly."

He groaned as he stood. As did his chair but Louisa thought that was probably in relief at having his fat arse off it, however, she did not voice her opinion. He walked over to a little chest and pulled a long dress from it. Louisa, in spite of herself, gasped at its beauty. It was a deep, sapphire blue with silvery white lacing around the arms. Around the neckline several small sapphires had been sewn on flawlessly. Ballesteros grinned.

"You like it?"

Louisa nodded and stood to take it from him. He gave her the dress and left the cabin to let her change.

Jack glanced at his compass and saw it was pointing, unwaveringly, at the ship directly in front of him. They would be alongside it within the hour. He clutched the wheel beneath his hand and willed the ship along faster.

Louisa looked at herself in the mirror and sighed happily. She liked to feel feminine once in a while. The dress fitted her perfectly and made her curves more pronounced, her hair and been brushed and now lay soft and lightly curled down to her mid back. She turned as the door opened and saw Ballesteros standing grinning at her. He walked in and sat down motioning for her to do the same. She sat across from him and he leaned forward again.

"You look simply delightful."

Louisa strained her face into a smile. No matter how much she loved the dress this man was an evil kidnapper. The door opened once more and the crew came in carrying food and wine. After it had all been set down Ballesteros, without waiting for Louisa, grabbed the first piece of bread and threw it down his throat. Louisa wondered if he even chewed. He drank the wine as though it was water and sat back to look at Louisa.

"Where is Ameretat?" she asked suddenly

Ballesteros frowned and then clicked his fingers as understanding dawned on him.

"Ah, you mean the old gypsy? She is having a well deserved rest." He chuckled

Louisa remembered the bang and splash she had heard and felt slightly sick.

"I have much to discuss with you." said Ballesteros.

Louisa sipped her wine and smiled.

"Oh, I know captain. People don't usually kidnap me unless they have something to discuss."

Ballesteros's grin slid from his fat face.

"I do not welcome impertinence from women." He said sharply

"Well you had best get used it." Replied Louisa

Ballesteros repressed a shout and fixed his face into a paternal smile.

"I just need you to tell me about the treasure you and that pirate Sparrow are after."

Louisa noticed the way he spat Jack's surname and grinned slightly.

"I have no idea what you are talking about." She said

Ballesteros growled and stood. Louisa sat back looking satisfied; she had wondered how long he could keep up the act. She was not scared; Ameretat had said he wouldn't harm her as long as he needed information but Louisa could see his control slowly slipping away.

"Listen you little whore, I want that treasure whether you are willing to give me the information or if I have to force it from you."

Louisa stayed silent

"I want to know where the necklace is!" He shouted, spraying her with spit.

Louisa felt the cold of the necklace against her chest but showed no sign that it was there.

"I'm afraid you took the wrong person for that."

Ballesteros walked forward and pulled her from her seat. He held her arm painfully tight but Louisa did not show she was in pain; she had become good at hiding emotions.

"Hurting me will do you no good." she said quietly

"That gypsy was just like you! Tell me why you don't deserve the same fate."

Louisa smiled humourlessly.

"Because you need me and you know it."

Ballesteros raised his hand to hit her but there was a large blast of cannon fire and ship lurched sharply. Ballesteros was flung into the wall and knocked out cold.

Louisa screamed as the door blasted open to reveal Jack no longer swaying but deadly serious.

"Ye miss me, love?"

Well, as serious as Jack Sparrow could get.

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