A/N: Sorry for the delay, I had homework and have been pretty busy with school. I know you all can relate...school just seems to get in the way of creativness. Well hope you enjoy. Thanks to all who review!!


Chapter 8: A Bargain

He left once again. I didn't want him to leave because I would sink back into my loneliness. Sometimes I feel like I won't ever see him again...and that scares me. Of course James promised to be back tomorrow, but that does not stop me from feeling lonely. I need him. Never in my entire life had I depended on anybody, I was independent. And now I find myself longing for him. There has got to be another way we can be together.

I swam back to the cove to see how Tegan was doing. She worried me, she had left so abruptly. But I know why she left, the pain of losing Gracen cameback.

"Tegan are you alright"? I asked as I saw her combing her long black tresses.

"I'm fine. How did it go"? Tegan turned to me. She was crying, I could tell by the redness in her eyes.

"He kissed me". I lowered my head. As much as I loved it, I felt ashamed. With a one single kiss he can just erase my feelings of anger and pour love into my heart...with just a kiss.

"Well, I am glad he did. Did he reveal his feelings towards you"? Tegan smirked.

"Not really, he said that a part of him is in love with me. But the other part still has feelings for Elizabeth Swann". I replied with sadness in my voice, it hurt me to say that aloud. "He said to give him time".

"Then he still loves her. Narissa, you need to stop with this affair, before you lose yourself". Tegan was very concerned about what this might do to me. But it was already too late.

"I can't, I love him". I whispered my voice croaked as tears slid down my cheeks.

"So what are you going to do. Are you just going to wait for him to love you completely"?

"He asked to give him time, clearly he wants to be with me".

"And will you. Are you willing to wait for him...is Admiral Norrington worth your tears, touch, but most of all your love"? Tegan asked already knowing my answer.

"He is worth it. But I will not wait, I will go mad if I do". I replied looking into her jade eyes so she can see I meant every word. "Take me to her please, I need her help".

"No, its dangerous Narissa". Tegan snapped turning away from me.

"You are the only one in the cove who knows where she lives. Please do it for me". I pleaded. This is my only chance to help him get over Elizabeth completely.

"Fine, but I warn you again, its too dangerous".

"Thank you". I replied as I followed Tegan into the ocean. She will lead me to someone who will help me be with James forever. Someone who will intertwine our destinies.


Upon our arrival we hid behind some rocks as we saw a long boat outside of the boat house. It was rather odd for her to have visitors. Tegan mentioned she never had company, of course Tegan was the only one that would visit. This was my first time coming. I knew about her because Tegan would tell me about this woman.

"Shh". Tegan whispered as we see eight people leave the boat house. All men, and I got a glimpse of a young woman. She looked of my age, she was also very beautiful. We listened intently as the younger man and the young lady spoke in hush tones.

"Do you think she will be able to bring Jack back from the locker"? the young lady asked.

"I have faith she will be able to bring back your beloved friend back from the locker, Elizabeth". he replied with bitterness in his voice.

As soon as I heard that name, my head shot up, but Tegan pulled me back down.

"Wait". Tegan whispered. My anger flared again as I saw that...that girl leave with the rest.

We waited for a few minutes for the long boat to disappear from sight. As soons as we couldn't see them any longer, we swam closer to the shack. Tegan began to sing the calling to the woman. Her beautiful melodic voice filling the air.

"What'd can I do for you, Miss Tegan"? The woman appeared in front of us. She was not the most flattering looking woman, in fact she looked a bit scary. She had dark skin, her hair was thick and black. It was tangled, but of course she had dreadlocks. Her dress brown and tattered. She quickly took notice of me. "And you are Miss Narissa. Hmmm, very breathtaking your are child. You are in his dreams every night". The woman smirked at me.

"Thank you". I muttered

"Calypso, she needs your help".said Tegan.

"Ah yes, I knew you would come. It is about that handsome Admiral".

I nodded, wondering how could she know all this.

"Right, well what exactly do ya want me to do sweet girl"?

"I want to be with him, other than just meeting him by the lagoon every afternoon. Please, I just want to be with him". I began to cry. I promised myself I would not, but I just couldn't hold it in.

"Ya' want to be human"?

"Yes".

"Well, I know who you are talking about. That man...James Norrington. That young woman that just left still has a piece of him heart ya know".

"I know, but I love him. She never deserved to be in his heart. Elizabeth Swann led him to his ruin...she destroyed him completely"!

"Tis true, she never deserved his love". replied Calypso pondering it.

"Will you help me then"? I asked innocently.

"Yes, child. But of course there will be a price to pay".

"Anything". I replied eagerly.

"I will demand it later. Now close your eyes and sing ta' sweet lullaby you sing ta' your beloved Admiral".

I shut my eyes, as I hear her begin to mumble some strange language I could not understand. I began to let my melodic voice echo through the wind as I drifted off into deep sleep...