Seriously guys, the last chapter was my absolute favorite, it went so well. I'm hoping to incorporate more of the romance part intertwined with the story soon, I just don't know when to add it. I don't feel like Jack is the kind who see's a girl and is instantly in love with her. Help me out by reviewing! Tell me what to do! For now, I'll try to write something in this chapter, if I can. Well here it goes. As always, Enjoy!
Alright, in all honesty, I got a little sentimental as we sailed further away from Port Royal. It had always been my home, since I was such a young girl, and now I was leaving. By choice of course. And don't get me wrong, I was ecstatic at the prospect of leaving all the things I hated behind, but what of those that I held dear?
I heard Jack tell Will to take over at the helm, much to the reluctance of the Blacksmith, and when I turned to look at why he had left his beloved station, I realized he was standing beside me.
"Jack! You scared me..."
"I can see as much." he smirked. I gathered up my composure and set my expression.
"Do you need something? I'm a bit busy."
"And with what, I might wonder?"
I chose not to answer him. He was so charming and handsome, I knew that I was falling for him, and I barely knew him! By ignoring his remark, I was avoiding embarressing myself, or saying something that I'd easily regret. Instead I turned back toward the Caribbean waters, and rested my arms on the rim of the ship.
"Why do you look like that?"
"Why do I look like what?"
"Like your completely lost."
"I'm only confused Captain."
"Firstly, call me Jack, but only when we are without a crew, or otherwise alone. Secondly, what ever it is your confused about luv, I'm sure I could help."
"No you couldn't Jack. That would require you understanding me, which you'd never be able to do. Your a pirate, and your free. Your world is much different to mine."
"If it's my understanding that is required before I can help you, then help me to understand."
"Why do you care Jack? It's not going to affect you, whatever it may be. And besides, it could turn out to be a very long story."
Jack rested his arms on the railing next to me and also looked on upon the open ocean.
"I care because I know from experience that unhappy women can lead to everyone around becoming very unhappy as well, especially when aboard a ship, surrounded by the same group of men. As for it bein' a long story, we won't make our destination untill nightfall, so I'd say, we've got time."
I sighed. What harm could come from it?
"Fine Jack, but I warned you."
I proceeded to tell him of the night I was found by the Dauntless along with Will, and about every last detail of my life that had ever bothered me.
"Every day I woke up, I was told what to wear, and whow to act like. What to eat, and how to walk, and talk. Who I was aloud to socialize with and who I was not. Everything from my meals to the way I spoke in public, was decided for me. Do you know why I hate being called by Josephine so much? It's because that is the name that they made for me. It represesnts everything I hate about my life. 'Josephine Aravis'," I snorted. "It even makes me sound like some elegant Noble Woman thats completely stuck on herself. I hate it."
Jack looked away from the ocean and at me. I did the same to him, and noticed that he was intently studdying my face, specifically my eyes.
"Go on."
"Well, I figured leaving Port Royal would finally make me happy. In doing so, i'm escaping a life full of 'propriety', and an abusive hipocrite Navy Man as a husband."
"Ahhh, so thats what the ring was all about." he cut me off.
"Yes, it was. That was Gilette, the man who was forcing me to marry him. He got my father's permission without my knowledge, and acts as though I mean the whole bloody world to him. But he is only a boldfaced liar. Once we were married, he was going to keep me as his personal pleasure slave. He has threatened to abuse me many times since the engagement. And so, by taking this adventure, I feel like I should be grateful. But actually, I feel terrible, because now that i'm here, I have no idea what i'm doing."
I heaved a great sigh once again, and Jack decided that now was the time for his personal outlook on things.
"The way I see it love, you aren't lost; your only just begginning this new aspect of your life. Its like learning to walk, as a child. Its scary, and you will fall down. But the point being, every new experience is intimidating, you just need to remember to stay true to yourself. Keep to this path, but never choose a road that you don't feel completely confident about. Stay true to yourself, in shorter terms."
"Wow Jack. Thats...very helpfull. I didn't realize you were so gifted in the art of troubled women." I giggled.
"I probably know you better than you do love. As for this bastard Gilette, he'll get what's coming to him, and he can't control your destiny, no matter what you, or anyone else thinks. And that, my love, is the conclusion of your being lost on this ship."
"Thanks Jack." Why did he have to be so...perfect?!
"Now go get back to the helm, before Will steers us completely off course." I joked.
"That, is an excellent idea. I hope I am right in thinking that we will talk again later? Your going to need help if you want to truly act as a pirate, after all."
"I've always dreamed I could be a pirate."
"Well now you've got the chance, don't you, Jade?"
My brow furrowed at his statement.
"Jade?" I asked.
"Well you can't just waltz around here without suitible name."
"I suppose, but why Jade?"
"For your eyes, love. Greener than the gem itself. I would know..." he grinned, and swaggered back up to the helm. I couldn't help but smile. Jade Swann. I liked it. It suited me, and even better, it was Jack who had picked it out.
Not long after I became bored without Jack there to enamor me with his strange ways and wise sayings, so I made my way up to the helm, only to find that he and Will were currently in an argument. My heart stopped when William drew his sword and threanteningly brandished it at Jacks neck.
"Will! What are you doing!" I yelled at him, running over to where him and Jack were standing.
"Don't worry love. Welp, I suggest putting that away. It's not worth getting beat again." the pirate drawled.
"You didn't beat me. You ignored the rule of engagement. In a fair fight, I'd kill you."
"Then that's not much incentive for me to fight fair, is it?"
I snorted at his reply, but immediately stopped at the feel of Jacks body up against mine. He was pulled me back just as the mast swung around and caught Will directly in the chest, continueing untill he was hanging over the open ocean.
"Jack!" I shouted, but he ignored me.
"Now, as long as you're just hanging there, pay attention. On this ship there are only two absolute rules. What a man can do. And what a man can't do. For example: you can accept that your father was a pirate and a good man ... or you can't. But pirate is in your blood, boy, so you'll have to square with that some day. And as for me, I can let you drown, but I can't bring this ship into Tortuga all by me onesies, savvy? So, can you sail under the command of a pirate, or can you not?"
Will only glared in reply, and Jack took that as his 'yes'.
"Tortuga?" he questioned.
"Tortuga." grinned Jack.
I'd heard of this town before, and I slowly looked at the pirate, who confirmed my thoughts.
"You're in for one hell of a night love."
That went a lot better than I expected to. Tell me what you guys think though, cause i'm not sure if people are open to the fact that I had to write a completely unscripted part. I find it enjoyable, but what is your opinion? Till next time!
LOVE, PNC
PS, who like's Josephine's new name?
