OKAY NOW THIS IS WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT THIS IS SOME DESTINY UNDONE SHIT YEAH SON LET'S RING IN DMC WITH A BOTTLE OF RUM!

Pirates (c) Disney

The sun is high in the sky as you stand beside Elizabeth in a shaded area of the fort. A crowd is gathered like the event taking place is a public show instead of an execution. You smirk to yourself at the fact that they'll all be quite disappointed in the outcome of their entertainment.

The minister reads out a list of Jack's crimes: "...Piracy, smuggling, impersonating an officer of the Spanish Royal Navy, impersonating a cleric of the Church of England..."

The list is nothing short of impressive, and Jack is clearly pleased with himself upon recalling his past exploits. You forgot to ask him about some of those charges, but you'll have time later...

You notice a fantastic hat moving through the crowd and nudge Elizabeth just as Will pauses. He greets you all in turn, saving Elizabeth for last. "I should have told you every day from the moment I met you: I love you."

Elizabeth is speechless. You grin widely and wink at Will. He disappears into the gathering around the gallows.

Norrington catches on, but not before Elizabeth. She gasps, "I can't breathe!" and falls over. It's the last time the ploy will work, but it's the most important time. Norrington and Governor Swann fuss over her while Will moves into position. He throws his sword with expert aim just as the trapdoor beneath Jack's feet gives way.

Soldiers rush to intercept Jack, but he and Will are too much for them. You cheer them on unashamedly as they make their way to the balcony's edge. Unfortunately, by this time the bulk of the soldiers have assembled, and they are cornered.

Norrington points his sword at Will and says almost boredly, "I thought we might have to endure some manner of ill-conceived escape attempt, but not from you."

Governor Swann is similarly scandalized. "On our return to Port Royal, I granted you clemency. And this is how thank me? By throwing lot with him? He's a pirate!"

"And a good man!" Will throws down his sword. "If all I have achieved here is that the hangman will earn two pairs of boots instead of one, so be it. At least my conscience will be clear."

"You forget your place, Turner," Norrington says, his blade moving subtly like it would like nothing more than to stab forward.

"It's right here, between you and Jack."

"As is mine!" Elizabeth exclaims, rushing to stand by Will.

The soldiers lower their swords at Governor Swann's horrified order. Norrington hardly notices the change as he stares at Elizabeth. You can almost hear the sound of his heart shattering, and despite the pain he's been, it is rather sad. "So this is where your heart truly lies, then?" he asks like he already knows the answer.

"It is." Elizabeth is apologetic.

The flapping of wings draws your and Jack's attention. Cotton's parrot lights on a wooden post. This spurs Jack into action. "Well, I'm actually feeling rather good about all this. I think we've all arrived at a very special place spiritually, ecumenically, grammatically?" He leans towards Norrington. "I want you to know that I was rooting for you, mate. Know that."

Jack struts towards the edge of the battlement before remembering he has two more goodbyes to say. "Elizabeth, it would never have worked between us, darling. I'm sorry. And Will - er, nice hat."

You're a bit insulted that he doesn't bother to say anything to you. No, he does not tell you goodbye - instead he grabs you around the waist and pulls you into him. "I'll just be taking this lovely lass along to ensure I'm not followed - hate for anything to happen to such a nice dress," he announces. "Come along, Ellie."

"Jack, what are you doing?!"

"I'm taking you hostage!"

"I - what - you - " You heave a sigh and roll your eyes. "Sorry I won't be at your wedding, 'Lizabeth! Congrats to you and Will! See you soon!"

"Friends!" He spins to face the crowd, you in tow. "This is the day that you will always remember as the day that - "

"Jack, watch out for the - !"

Jack drags you backwards as he trips over the battlement. You scream on the way down and consequently get a mouthful of water.

"Hope you can swim," Jack says when he comes up.

You can, though not well in the dress - Jack takes care of that issues as he did for Elizabeth - and you and he paddle to the Pearl. A line hoists the two of you onto the deck, where you sit, stunned by the events that just took place.

"I thought you were supposed to keep to the code," Jack says almost accusingly to Gibbs.

"We figured they were more actual...guidelines." Gibbs grins and helps Jack up.

You are now able to speak again. "You kidnapped me!" you say indignantly, standing up and putting you hands on your hips.

"Yeah?" Jack is unconcerned.

"You weren't supposed to do that! I was going to stay in Port Royal and - you messed up my plans!"

"Pirate, love. You'd do well to remember that."

Jack collects his hat and coat and takes the wheel of the ship that is now undeniably his. His orders send the crew to their posts. The black sails billow in the sea breeze and the Pearl begins to glide out to open sea. You run to the side to see Port Royal and your friends disappearing into the distance.

You hear Jack singing quietly to himself as he consults his compass and you can't help the massive grin that takes over your face. You'd once wished for a pirate crew to recruit you on an adventure. Now you have much more than you bargained for, and you can't wait to see what lies over the horizon.