A/N: Yaya, she's finally updating!! Sorry for the incredibly long wait!! I apologize profusely!! Things are crazier than ever!!

BTW: In case you haven't figured it out yet, my story takes place a couple of months after COTBP, ignoring the other two movies. About one of the only things I changed was that Barbossa did not die when he got shot, he was only severely wounded, but he got away. You'll need to know that for this chapter. winks

Please excuse any grammar or spelling mistakes…I didn't have time to edit this chapter if I wanted to update today.

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Bliss. Security. Desire. These and many more emotions coursed through my body as I deepened the kiss, unable to get enough of him. He had my back pushed against the railing of the Pearl as his hands roamed dexterously around my figure and his lips did wonders to my own. I had waited so long for this. I had wondered if this was the right path, but there, in his arms, I was sure of it. This is what I wanted most in this world and I didn't need an old compass to tell me that. I was just hoping he felt the same way.

We broke apart due to the unfortunate necessity of oxygen to calm our ragged breathing. I was still in a bit of shock, hoping that this wasn't some dream that I was about to wake up from. I stared into his black orbs as if looking away would shatter this dream and confirm my suspicions.

He stared back wordlessly into my honey eyes, twirling a lock of my hair in one hand while his other rested comfortably on my hip holding me close.

I wanted to kiss him again and tell him to never, ever stop, but he looked as if he had something he wanted to say, so I kept still, waiting.

He gave me a warm smile and I returned it just enjoying the feeling of being in his arms. He opened his mouth, but what I heard was not his beautiful, hypnotizing voice.

"Excuse me, Captain. Gibbs said he needs you in the rum cellar. Said it was an emergency."

Cecilia. I reluctantly turned my head to see her form in a little pink, knee length sun dress standing beside us with a face of complete innocence.

I unintentionally glared at her for her most inopportune interruption before focusing my attention back on Jack, who was still staring at me as if he didn't even hear Cecilia's message.

He leaned in until his lips were right next to my ear. Once again, my heart began beating feverishly as if it was trying to jump out of my chest. His breath on my skin gave me goose bumps up and down my body. It was impossible not to react to his close presence. Even if my mind could focus, which it had no intention of doing, my body was going haywire.

"We shall continue our 'discussion' later, Miss Swann." He whispered gently into my ear. And with that, he pecked my check and gracefully, yet swiftly, rushed down the stairs heading for the rum cellar.

I spun around to watch his disappearing form turn the corner while a suppressed smile began creeping onto my lips. I stared obliviously into the night as my thoughts raced in my head contemplating on all the events that occurred that day, especially the most recent.

"Looks like you and the Captain know each other more than I thought."

My thoughts were so jumbled in my head that the words didn't register at first, but when I heard her clearing her throat, I realized she was waiting for a reply.

I turned my head once again to see her standing fairly too close to me, in my opinion, with an unreadable glint in her eye. I stared at her for a moment, mulling over a plausible answer that she would accept without much further inquiry.

"It appears that way, doesn't it?" I tried to say as simply as I could while walking away. Unfortunately, she followed.

"Oh come on, Liz. We've been friends for how long?! And you're not even going to talk to me about the simple fact that I just saw you kissing one of the worlds most notorious pirates! A very, incredibly, amazingly handsome, pirate Captain!" Well, she's got a point…he is all those things. And he kissed me! Me! A governor's daughter and proper lady of society! Ha, not anymore, not even close! But I still can't believe he kissed me! I wonder what he's doing right now. I wonder if he's thinking about me. God knows I can't stop thinking about him!

She continued to follow me pleading for me to talk to her and I ignored her the best I could until she nearly screamed the news to the whole bloody crew. I spun around so fast she nearly ran into me and told her to keep her voice down as I shoved her into a nearby cabin.

"Why don't you go bloody scream it to the whole crew!" My face was red and my breathing still uneven. She stared in utter shock at my words and my attitude.

"Jeez, Liz. I was only kidding. Calm down, will ya."

I sighed. She was right. I shouldn't be like this. It was only one kiss and I didn't even know if it really meant anything. I made a vow to myself to stay calm and clear-headed until I talked to Jack. I didn't want to get my hopes up and then have them crushed. No, that couldn't happen, not again, I might not be as strong this time around.

"Sorry, it's just...well...I'm not sure how he feels about it. It just sort of happened and I'd rather not get too excited about it until I talk to him. And I definitely don't want the crew to know, at least not yet. I'd let him tell them if he wishes."

"Ok, fine I get that. But aren't you feeling something? I mean, HELLO, HE KISSED YOU!" She smiled and laughed as if she really couldn't believe it.

"Yes, I know, thank you. I was there." I gave her a small, sarcastic smile and rolled my eyes, like I really needed her to point out the obvious. I really did not want to be having this conversation right now, not yet anyway. I needed to get some answers from my mysterious Captain first.

I did my best to try and get out of the cabin, so I could go and think before I talked to Jack. I wanted to make sure I knew exactly what I was going to say, so that it conveyed exactly how I felt about him.

"I really do have to get back to work, Cece, but we'll talk later tonight. I promise." I took a hesitant step toward the door waiting for her protests; however, they never came.

"Fine, go back to work ya scalawag, but I'm gona hold you to that promise." She smiled and shooed me with her hand.

"I wouldn't expect it any other way." I gave her one last smile and disappeared into the corridor.

Cecilia watched as the door to the cabin shut behind Elizabeth. "Well, that was not much help. How am I supposed to find out what the heck is going on between them if Lizzie won't spill it. Maybe Jack will open up more. I highly doubt it. I'm gona need to find some rum. He might not talk to me on his own, but he will with a little help from a friend." And with that she left the cabin in search for a large supply of rum.


"Mr. Gibbs, what is it ye be needin'?" Jack had finally made it to the rum cellar after taking a wrong turn due to his inability to think of anything else but her. What is it about that woman that's got me so damn disoriented? I can't even find my way around me own bloody ship!

"What are ye talking about, Jack?" Gibbs looked up from taking inventory of the rum with a puzzled expression.

"Did ye not call me down here because of an emergency?" Jack himself was now confused.

"Nay, I did not." Gibbs stared at Jack as if he had three heads.

What the blazes…? "Very well then, get back to work." Jack ordered before walking away completed bewildered. Maybe the girl was mistaken? Oh well, who cares. I wonder what Lizzie's doing. Maybe I should go find her and continue our interesting discussion. He smirked to himself and headed for the deck.


"I assume you know why I summoned you here."

"Ye be assuming incorrectly, I assure ye."

"Captain Barbossa, or should I call you Hector since as of right now you don't seem to be in possession of a ship to captain," Beckett remarked smirking. Barbossa sneered and cursed under his breath.

"I am prepared to make you a highly generous offer." Crammer announced very pleased at the ingeniousness of his plan.

"I'm listenin'." Barbossa stated slightly intrigued at what Crammer could possible think he could offer him.

"You have heard of Captain Kidd's treasure, buried on an island up north and protected by the spirit of one of his own men. It holds an unknown amount of precious gold. Your job is to go to Jack Sparrow and persuade him to go in search of this legendary treasure. Sounds easy enough, but the stories and rumors that accompany the legend are to be heeded. In return for your loyal service, you will receive ten percent of the treasure, the Black Pearl, and its crew with the understanding that you are to stay away from all Company ships, as well as being an ally if we would ever need your services. All I want is the rest of the treasure, Jack Sparrow, and Elizabeth Swann. Do we have a deal?" Crammer finished his proposition with an encouraging smile. He remained seated at his desk and patiently waited for Barbossa's reply.

"And just how do ye suppose I do said task, hmmm…? I don't know if you are aware, but the last time I saw Jack, he shot me, almost fatally I must add. What makes you think he'll let me anywhere near his ship let alone on it to talk to him? He thinks I'm dead and the minute he finds out I'm not, he'll kill me himself without any mistakes this time, so why me? Why are ye so desperate to bargain with a pirate?" Barbossa was intrigued by the offer, but questioned Crammer's motives, as well as his plan to accomplish his goal.

"First, you agree. Then, we will discuss the course at hand." Crammer declared firmly which left very little room for argument.

"What's a pirate to do when offered a chance for revenge? We have an accord."

"Excellent!" Barbossa held out his hand to shake Crammer's, but Crammer just walked away in disgust to his map.

And so it begins.


A/N: Uh oh that doesn't sound good! Haha! And yes Captain Kidd's treasure is a real legend…you can google it for more information or just keep reading for I will be explaining it in more detail in future chapters. I will be adding some of my own spin onto the legend though to make the story more interesting. Also, thanks goes to my English teacher who indirectly gave me the idea for my story !

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