Disclaimer: I do not own Pirates of the Caribbean

Ha! So you all picked up on my little 'convenient' plot! Brilliant! I was hoping you'd see it, I wanted to include a little bit of irony.

Also I have a request to mention one of my much loved reviewers at the beginning of this chapter – at least I think that's what they wanted hehehe. Anyway I just wanted to say that I'm glad I have a new reviewer and that while I'm glad you like my stories I don't think they should be made into a book, I mean they aren't anyway near as good as proper books, but maybe I'm just being modest and you lot actually think my stories are worth something.

Chapter 10

"So what are ye going to do now?" Elizabeth asked me in a whispered voice as we walked up the gangplank to the Pearl. I turned and looked at her. She smiled back meekly at me.

"Honestly? I haven't a bloody clue Lizzy, I have to help Jack get the curse off him but I don't want to tell everyone I am pregnant just yet, I still have the feeling its going to be hurt or I'm going to be hurt" I replied truthfully, stepping onto the deck of the Pearl, we made our way to the steps at the helm which had become one of our places to go when we want to speak to each other, we still had to talk quietly because father wasn't too far behind us.

"I know but that key, it'll call to you Lily and by what Tia Dalma said it sounds like you won't be able to resist it, you'll have to show everyone where it is, or maybe we can come up with something to get the key without everyone knowing" Elizabeth said hopefully.

"Elizabeth, when I can get a key that calls to pregnant women without telling everyone I am pregnant is the day that I marry a snooty merchant sailor" I said dryly.

I know that I won't be able to get away with not telling everyone about the baby before this little escapade is over but I am going to God damn try.

"Well it won't come to you marrying a merchant but I'm sure we can get around this problem"

"Right" I said disbelievingly.

"Trust me" Elizabeth said before walking off to play with Charlie and the twins. I was left sitting on the stairs.

"Something wrong luv?" Dad asked curiously from above my head.

"Something ever right?" I muttered as Dad took over Elizabeth's place.

"What was that?" Dad asked.

"Nothing, nothing everything's fine" I lied, absentmindedly putting my hand on my stomach.

"What do ye make of Jack's little mishap?" Dad asked, looking at the end of one of his dreadlocks inattentively.

"you mean the Turner version of you?" I asked playfully, "he'll pull through for us eventually, its not like he's intentionally trying to kill himself, Lily said to me that Jack told her the bracelet tells him to do it, once we get the key he'll be able to tell us exactly what happened" I said.

"Lily told ye that eh?" Dad asked, "Looks up to ye that little lass does" I nodded my head, knowing he was right, both the girls look up to me, same as Jack looks up to my father.

"I know" I said quietly, knowing that Lily must be hurting right now. After all, Jack was probably messing up the 'twin link' with his bloody curse, no wonder Lily is so tired, she's probably confused as well. I mean, it's not everyday your twin brother finds himself a curse that wants to kill him.

I looked up noticing that a ship was nearing us.

"Are we going to attack that ship?" I asked, nodding towards it.

"Might as well, nothing else to do" Dad replied playfully, he stood up, straightened his hat and set about ordering the crew around, getting us ready for the raid.

"here we go" I muttered, knowing I'd have to help to avoid suspicion amongst the crew, well at least we don't kill people we raid, then I'd really have a fight on my hands.

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"Oh Bugger!" Dad shouted unexpectedly as we waited for the ship to come alongside us.

"What is it?" Oliver asked, stepping closer to Dad and eyeing the other ship suspiciously.

"The Falcon" Dad replied with revulsion.

"You know this ship?" Will asked

"I know it" Dad replied

"How?" Elizabeth asked. I don't know if anyone else noticed but the crew started to shuffle awkwardly and gave each other funny looks; it was as if they know something about this ship.

I turned my attention back to father, he looked at me uncomfortably before turning away again, I studied his expression, noticing that he was arguing with himself over something in his head.

"Damn it Dad what the hell is going on?!" I shouted, getting more and more agitated by the second.

Gibbs had said to me before that if something bodes ill for Jack Sparrow, then it bodes ill for us all. I had taken those words to heart ever since then so if Dad was acting like this then we, or at least I, had something to be concerned about.

Dad growled in his throat in annoyance before stepping towards me. I instantly felt sick, knowing that something was about to happen, and it wasn't going to be good.

"Lily luv" Dad began, evidently trying to find away to dance around the subject.

"No lies!" I demanded quickly before I had to listen to a fast spun tale about God knows what. The Falcon dropped their anchor next to us, causing Dad to go back into 'captain mode' He straightened up and looked round at the crew.

"gents, and ladies, you know what to do, I want to make sure this ship is robbed of everything, leave the crew unharmed and tied to the mast" he ordered, I began to walk off, knowing that I wouldn't be able to talk to Dad now but as soon as I turned around I felt a hand grab my arm.

I turned to see who it was and I opened my mouth to speak but no words came out as I realised it was Dad.

"Da'?" I asked, he didn't say anything but he started to drag me to the children's cabin. I glanced round at the crew to see them with knowing looks on their faces, all but Will, Elizabeth and Oliver. I saw the Star Maker drop their anchor before my gaze was disturbed by the wood door of the cabin.

"Lily stay in here, I don't want to see you up on deck until I come back here for you" Dad said sternly, he turned to walk out of the door but I grabbed his arm tightly.

"Da'?" I asked, "What's going on?" my voice started to shake with worry.

"I'll explain later luv, just promise me, promise me you'll stay here, and try not to do anything stupid" he answered.

"You better, and why does everyone think I'm going to do something stupid? I am not Will; I thought everyone would know that by now" I said, half heartedly laughing. The look on Dad's face told me to shut up.

"Promise me Lily"

"I…"

"Promise Lily"

"I…I…"

"LILY!"

"I promise!" I shouted, with my fingers crossed behind my back. However this seemed to satisfy Father because he nodded and walked out of the cabin, leaving me stood in the middle of the children's things. I could here the kids in their hiding place, waiting to be let out.

"Damn it" I whispered to nothing and no one.

After about ten minutes of listening to shuffling and shouts from the deck I decided I couldn't take waiting anymore, fake promise or no fake promise.

"I'm sorry father but Sparrow's are used to being free, not cooped up"

I flung the door open and stepped outside, taking a second to blink as the sunlight hit me. I looked round, making sure I was aware of my surroundings like father always said. I rushed over to the Falcon, wanting to help with rounding everyone up.

Everyone from the Pearl's crew was rushing round, forcing the other crew to the mast, paying no heed to the pleas of the other sailors, usually they tried to assure the opposition they would be safe and even try to make jokes with them sometimes but this time not a word was being mentioned.

I looked around at the crew of The Falcon. Some of them looked terrified at the fact that they were being raided by The Black Pearl but most of them seemed to be accepting of their defeat and allowed themselves to be tied to the mast of The Falcon.

I walked over to one of the opposition's crew members, guessing he was the captain. He was wearing a hat similar to fathers but it was blue and newer and he was wearing a long overcoat and he looked very proper. He had blue eyes and blonde hair that came to just below his ears.

"Come on, over here" I said to him, nodding towards the mast.

"I don't think so miss" the captain replied.

"And why's that?" I asked, absentmindedly fiddling with my corset and looking around to make sure Dad didn't see me out of the cabin. I really shouldn't wear it while pregnant but I can't tell anyone yet and not wearing my corsets would add to suspicion.

"You're Lily Sparrow aren't you?" the man said, ignoring my question. I smiled for a second, pleased that I had been recognised.

"I am, and you are?"

"Cedric Bailey" Cedric replied, "Captain of The Falcon and son of George Bailey, governor of Port Thomas" Cedric continued, making a bow.

"Right then Captain Bailey, that way then" I said motioning to the mast once again.

"You're the daughter of Lucille Howarth aren't you?" Cedric asked, avoiding the mast once more. My mothers name was Lucille Hazelworth so I knew the matter wouldn't be brought up again if I answered truthfully.

"No" I replied quickly and grabbed Cedric's arm, pulling him to the mast. Before I could pull him any further he turned, catching me off guard and grabbed my arm.

"Bailey! Let go of me!" I demanded with a sneer in my voice. I tried to wriggle out of his grasp but with every movement I made his hand tightened around my arm.

"I can't do that Miss Sparrow" Cedric replied, pulling me towards some stairs, I presume they go down to the galley and the brig.

"It's Mrs Watson-Sparrow actually!" I retorted. I pulled my leg up and kneed the captain in the groin. He bent over on impulse and I punched him in the face before running off and back to the Pearl.

I was aware of footsteps behind me once I got onto the Pearl, figuring it was father coming to interrogate me; I turned around ready to explain. To my horror it was Cedric. I got ready to run, looking around for Oliver; I knew if I could get to him I would be safe, same with father or Will, or even Anamaria or Elizabeth.

I spotted Oliver amongst the crew members. I ran towards him, knowing to get away from Cedric I would have to make it known that Oliver is my husband. Cedric was following me.

"Oliver!" I shouted as Cedric began to catch up to me. Oliver looked around, clearly looking for me or the location of my voice. I desperately threw myself at his back, clinging on to him tightly, turning him round so I could look into his face.

"What is it? Lily you're supposed to be in the cabin" Oliver said to me. He looked behind my shoulder and into the determined face of Cedric.

"Who's he?" he asked, looking down into my worried eyes. I don't know why but I have the feeling that Cedric wants me for some reason.

Usually I would have kicked Cedric's sorry arse back to his bloody ship and sent him on his merry way but I can't do that when I'm expecting, which makes me even more worried, my baby could be hurt because of this bastard. He seemed nice at first but now he's getting obsessive.

"That's Cedric Bailey, captain of the Falcon, I tried to get him to the mast but he grabbed hold of me, I kneed him and punched him and ran straight to you" I explained in a rush before Cedric got to us.

"Captain Bailey" Oliver said, greeting Cedric.

"Mr Watson I presume?" Cedric asked, casting him a filthy look.

"Aye" Oliver replied, glaring at Cedric. No more words were said between the two men before father came along with a face like thunder.

I made this chapter longer than the other few chapters to make up for the slight wait. I thank you for reviewing and I am starting to work on the next chapter as soon as I have this one up. And a few cookies wouldnt go amiss either hehehe. I would also like to know what you make of Cedric so far, do you like or do you not? Any comments would help. Thank you!