Title - Faded memories

Chapter title - Secrets

Author - Billiebumface (B)

Disclaimer - I do not own Pirates of the Caribbean or the plot for any of the movies. However the character Tora Black is mine as is any dialog that differs from the script of A.W.E or any differs from the plot of A.W.E.

A/n - Thank you to:
Sharpie-Marker1101 and linalove

Gibbs and the crew helped Jack, Tora and Elizabeth climb safely aboard the Pearl as the Dutchman was swallowed up by the maelstrom. Elizabeth stood at the railings, watching the spot where Will had just disappeared as Jack pulled Tora to the side.
"What's your secret love?" He asked.
"We haven't lived through this yet Jack. The armada's still out there, the endeavors coming up hard to starboard."
Gibbs joined the two. "Aye, the lass is right. I think it's time to embrace that oldest and noblest of pirate traditions."
Jack smirked at Tora, the usual mischievous glint in his eye.
"Never actually been one for tradition...luff the sails and lay on iron!"
"Belay that or we'll be a sitting duck!" Shouted Barbossa.
"Belay that 'belay that'." Countered Jack.
"But Captain-"
"Belay!"
"The armada-"
"Belay!"
"The endeavor-"
"Belay!"
"But we-"
"Kindly SHUT IT!"
"He's a stubborn man." Murmured Tora to Gibbs as the Dutchman resurfaced, much to Elizabeth's delight.
"Captain?" Said Tora glancing sideways at Jack.
"Full Canvas."
"Aye, full canvas!" Agreed Barbossa.

As the endeavor approached the Pearl and the Dutchman, Jack and Tora moved to stand at the helm.
"What's your secret?" He asked again. Tora rolled her eyes.
"Not until this is over, right? Well, if I die without finding out, then I promise you...I will search the locker until I find you. Savvy?" Threatened Jack with a smirk.
"Thats kind of sweet...in a murderous sort of way." Smiled Tora as Gibbs joined the pair.
"Cap'n?"
Jack looked from Gibbs to the endeavor, to the Dutchman and back to Gibbs.
"Fire."
"FIRE!"

The Dutchman and the Pearl blasted Beckett's ship with everything they had, the force of the cannons vibration the ship slightly. As the Pearl jerked, Tora stumbled and fell backward onto Jack. He pulled her back into an upright position and kept his arm securely around her waist and Tora smiled.
"Nice isn't it?" He asked moving his face closer to her tangled mess of hair.
"What?" Frowned Tora, her heart pounding in her ears as she felt Jack's warm, rummy breath on her neck.
"This. Us...at the helm...together." He said inhaling the scent of her hair.
"What are you saying ?"
Before Jack could answer Marty shouted out.
"They're turning away!"
The crew off the Pearl, Dutchman and every pirate ship that sailed out of shipwreck cove started to cheer and throw their hats as Gibbs joined the now separated Jack and Tora again.
"Mr. Gibbs. You may throw my hat if you like." Smiled Jack, smugly.
"Aye aye captain." Gibbs threw Jack's hat high in the air and watched it land on the deck of the Pearl.
"Now go and get it." Instructed Tora stuffing her hand into her pocket.
Gibbs looked shocked at her and at Jack who nodded in agreement with the red head. Gibbs wondered off down the Pearl and Tora leant back against the wheel to face Jack. She pulled out the silver necklace with the green stone hanging off the end. Jack frowned.
"Stealing from the captain?" He asked taking the necklace from Tora's slim fingers.
"Just curious why someone such as yourself would have something like that."
"It's a secret." Smirked Jack.
"I'll tell you mine if you tell me yours."
Jack pouted in thought for a second before deciding that it was a good enough deal.
"I got it from a Gypsy woman. I got it after you died in Honor of you." He admitted suddenly finding his boots very interesting as if he were an eight year old being told off. Tora smiled as his admission and glanced over his shoulder to see Teague give her a wink before turning to his crew.
"Jack if I tell you my secret then-"
"Just tell me love."
"You know, your dad told me not to break your heart." Said Tora earning a frown from Jack. "I thought that'd be damn near impossible. The more likely being that you'd break mine." She said mimicking Jack's earlier actions and looking at her feet. She felt Jack's hand rest on her waist and the other lift her chin up to look him in his eyes. He had a soft smile on his lips and moved his hand to nestle in Tora's hair. Tora threw her hat into the air and moved closer to Jack, pressing her lips firmly to his. She felt him smiled and pull her closer to him, deepening the kiss. There was a small, awkward cough behind them but neither of them broke apart. Instead Tora opened one eyes to look at Gibbs who nodded in the direction of Elizabeth. Reluctantly Tora pulled away from Jack who pouted at the absence of her lips on his but sighed and made his way toward .
As the crew bid farewell to Elizabeth she turned back to Jack.
"It never would've worked out between us." She said and Jack smiled lightly.
"Keep tellin' yourself that darlin'"
Elizabeth moved to Tora and pulled her into a hug.
"If you and dear William ever decide to have a proper wedding you let me know." Whispered Tora.
"Only if you get Jack to take a bath." Giggled Elizabeth before pulling away and leaving for the Dutchman.
The surrounding pirate ships all started their journey back to shipwreck cove, Jack and Tora giving a small wave to Captain Teague before Gibbs looked at his captain.
"What now?" He asked.
"Where better to celebrate our victory than Tortuga?" Grinned Tora. Jack nodded in agreement.
"Aye Cap'n. Tortuga it is!"

A/n - This isnt the end! Just as a pre-warning the next chapter may be a little bit more...x-rated.