Chapter 10:
I settled back in, realizing that I left all my belongings on board, but who cares, Jack would probably just do away with them or the crew would take them for themselves…at least whatever they could. I pulled out the card Chevalle gave me, thankful that I had always kept it on my persons, fearful that it would be taken from me. I replayed that fateful night and last day over and over again, scared that I might forget it and then go back to being like I was that night, lovesick and stupid. I wasn't going to be like that again, not ever. Jack Sparrow would never get close to me again.
I slipped into a nice routine, I couldn't get a ship without money, so I got a bartending job at the pub nearby. It was difficult at first, drunk pirates always trying to grab at me, but they quickly learned that I could take care of myself and wouldn't hesitate to break their noses or slam my boot into their balls. I even began to like it some, getting to know the owners and some of the more respectful women that worked there too. I placed two mugs in front of the table and walked behind the bar, telling the owner I was taking a break and would be out back.
I breathed in the fresher air and sighed, this was nice, but not what I wanted to do in my lifetime, I wanted my ship, my crew, my friends, everything. This isn't where I needed to be, I needed the sea air around me always, the spray on the boat, ordering the crew to get the sails right, I needed to be a pirate again. I finished taking my break and went back inside, quickly finding Don, the owner. "Hey, I need to speak with you." "I know, I knew you wouldn't be here long, you're going back to pirating right?" I nodded, thankful that he was understanding. "Just finish your shift tonight and I'll pay you the last time."
It was nearly closing, I was dozing off slightly, it had gone quiet and slow, giving me time to go ahead and clean the dishes and tables. I heard the door opened and turned to greet them, but stopped dead in my tracks as I stared at Will Turner looking around for someone. "Will!" I called and he turned, smiling and coming over to me, taking me into his arms for a hug. "Last time I saw you, you were swimming after Jack." "And you were kissing your bride, where is Elizabeth?" I looked around him, but no one was with him. "Where is Jack?" I blinked, why would he think I knew?
"Will, I don't know. I left his crew a while back. Been here saving my money for my own ship. Why? Has something happened?" "Yes, Elizabeth and I were charged with assisting Jack…we are to be hanged." "That's ridiculous!" "I have a deal worked out to get us out of it, I just have to find Jack." "I wish I could help, but I haven't seen Jack in a while and to be perfectly honest, I don't ever want to again." he looked at me closely, probably trying to see if I was lying, but I truly wasn't. he stood up and headed for the door, making me jump the counter and chase after him.
"Will, wait!" "No! I have to find him, I have to save Elizabeth! She's rotting in a cell, Bliss!" I sighed and touched his arm, making him look at me. "I never want to see Jack again, but I will help you find him…for Elizabeth and you. We need to ask around to see where he might be. He hasn't been here." "I know, I met two of his girls and got slapped as a message to him." I stepped back and set my jaw. "Yeah, well lets check more reliable sources than whores." I snapped and we split up, asking all the boatmen and anyone that had been sailing the seas lately.
Will ran up to me taking a break and told me about some black man that said he knew where to find a ship with black sails. That was all we needed, I traded some money in return for a trip out there and we were on our way to finding the man I didn't want to ever see again. Once we arrived, I instantly knew it was the pearl sitting beached and the captain said his brother would take us onto the shore. We got about half way there when the man stopped rowing. He spoke to Will in French, but I wasn't that good at speaking it. But clearly he wasn't going any further, so we were going for a swim.
We swam and swam until finally we made it to the shore, where Will took no time yelling for Jack and I was surprised by his stamina. "Bliss, stay here and watch for anyone that might be around. I'm going to look into the forest and find them all." "Will, I should come with you." "But I'm asking you to stay here with the ship…please." I rolled my eyes and sighed, nodding and grabbing a rope. I watched him walk into the trees and when I couldn't see him anymore, I made my way up the rope onto the deck. Everything was still here, it was like no one touched the ship.
"It's ours for the taking!" "Tide's coming in, that should help." I paused, looking around the room, hearing the voices. Someone was here, and someone thought they were going to take the pearl. I grabbed a cutlass and pistol, if anyone was taking the pearl…I would be her new captain, after what Jack did to me, he owes me his ship and more. I was just about to go up on deck and confront the people, but I heard a drumming in the distance. I heard footsteps on the deck and slipped into a dark corner, I would catch them off guard and attack, there didn't seem like there was a lot of them anyways.
I heard the man scream and heard Jack the monkey chitter at him, smiling to myself because that monkey just loved to make trouble for everyone. I peeked up and saw it was the guy that only had one eye, he was part of Barbossa's old crew, I could hear his partner in crime yelling for him to haul loose the mooring line. But the man was too busy chasing the monkey around, trying to get his eyes back from him. Suddenly I heard Gibbs' voice, along with some of the other crew and rushed out, seeing all of them running as fast as they could to us. "What about Jack? I won't let without him!" I looked at Will, he was determined and that meant we weren't leaving without Jack Sparrow.
"Oi!" everyone turned and saw a tiny figure running out toward the water, then facing us. It was without a doubt, Jack. Then a crowd of yelling people came running out after him, making him scream and run for us. "Time to go!" Will said, quickly changing his mind about Jack as the crew started up the ropes, getting on deck as fast as they could. I kept my eyes on Jack, who was running for his life it seemed. As Jack was climbing on the side of the ship, I noticed that the people were calling for him, as if they were sad that he left and I was beyond confused.
Once we were somewhat out to sea, Gibbs suggested that we get further into the sea and get away from the island. Jack quickly shot it down, telling him to stay to the shallows as much as possible. Before he could do anything, Will rushed over to him, telling him Elizabeth was in danger and Jack walked away, brushing him off like a bug. Will continued after him, clearly not giving up. I slipped away, worried that the crew would see and confront me about leaving.
I found my old cot, but sure enough, none of my stuff was there anymore, I was forgotten by the crew. "Bliss." I jumped out of my skin and whipped around to see Marty standing in front of me. "What's wrong?" "I only came to help Will, I didn't think we would actually find you all." "You mean Jack?" I blinked, did Jack tell the crew about that night? Was he that much of a jerk? "No, I didn't want to see any of you again. That's why I left the crew that day." "I don't believe it. You've always like the sea and I don't see you leaving it behind for Tortuga." I sighed and nodded, Marty was a good friend…I was happy that he wasn't dead. Not that I could say the same for Jack.