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Chapter 11: The Encounter

They were on the English trader, The Enchantress, after a dangerous journey across the sea. Fog was just starting to roll in and Jack Sparrow sat up attentively forgetting his previous conversation with Arabella. The ship grew quiet as the crew suddenly realized what was happening.

"Stop the ship!" Jack commanded at once. The wind picked up fast and the waters below grew harsh.

"Cap'n, what does this mean?" Gibbs questioned in a curious, yet frightened tone.

"It means ye need to stop worrying lad… cause we're here." The crew prepared to anchor and steadied the ship at once. Jack took out his spyglass and searched the horizon. The fog was thick, but he could just make out the shape of large boulders and land in the distance.

The crew dismounted the ship and rowed towards the mysterious island. It was very hard to maneuver the rough waters, but the crew made it successfully. When they reached the beach, the fog cleared instantly and Jack pulled out the map.

"Just like old times, eh, Arabella?" Jack said sarcastically. She just nodded and walked away.

Jack approached the thick tropical forest that was marked on Will's map. The trees were so thick, there was no entrance accept a small pathway hidden by the brush. The crew followed the narrow pathway for a couple miles before anything actually started to make sense.

"Are you daft Jack? This path has been taking us around in circles for miles!" Gibbs finally had the courage to speak out against Jack. The rest of the crew grumbled with Gibbs too.

"Anyone who wishes to return to the boat may do so," Jack replied, "But remember, I'm the only one with the map. Whoever falls behind is left behind, and there's no telling what kind of creepy beasties surround this island. Savvy?" The crew just moaned, knowing that they had no other choice but to follow Jack, however crazy it may seem.

The path finally lead out to a clearing in the middle of the forest. In fact, the map wasn't leading the crew in circles like they thought. As the crew was walking out into the clearing in a line, Jack stopped abruptly, causing all the crew behind him to crash into each other. "Oops, sorry mates." Jack apologized, "Looks like we have some time to take a small break."

Everyone sat down and rested for a few minutes, awaiting Jack's orders to carry on. They had traveled very far in such a short period of time, and the sun was nearly down.

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Meanwhile, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann wandered around the island all day. Their map was either hard to follow, or the paths were hard to find. The two of them were lucky to have been given another map by Bootstrap, because without it, they would surely be lost.

Will and Elizabeth followed the map on nearly the opposite side of the island as Jack Sparrow and his crew. They walked through similar paths and trails, as the sun went down they finally decided to take a short break.

"Will, I was just thinking about something. Do you think we'll actually get to the ship before Jack does? What will happen if he gets there first?" Elizabeth asked.

"Don't worry about it. I'm sure there is much more to it than just finding the place where the ship is hidden."

"You mean like secret tunnels and traps and stuff like that?"

"That's exactly what I mean, Elizabeth." Will said. "And I also think Jack knows exactly what to expect."

The pair of them started out on their journey again only a few minutes later. It was now completely dark, with only a torch and the moonlight to guide their way. They decided it was best to continue moving, and rest only when they knew the ship was safe in Will's hands.

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Jack and the crew were getting ready to embark on the rest of their journey. Just then, the trees behind them rustled and the whole crew jumped, scared to death. Jack turned quickly, his pistol in hand. The wind started to pick up, and a low grumble could be heard from the woods.

"Mnmnmnmnmnnnnnn."

Jack's crew took a big step backwards, and Jack took a small step forward. Cautiously, Jack walked towards the opening in the woods. The wind blew even harder, and two large shadows approached the edge of the forest.

Will and Elizabeth stepped out from the woods, and the whole crew pointed a pistol at them. "Well… look who's come to join us." Jack said with a large grin on his face. The crew lowered their weapons. "We thought you two were ghosts."

"Jack! Where did you disappear to after our last meeting? And why'd you steal my map?" Will, surprised and angry to see Jack, shouted rather loudly.

"I'm sorry lad, but that's classified information." Jack then turned to his crew, "Gibbs, bring me some rope." The pirate ran up to Jack with his rope in hand.

"I'm sorry Elizabeth, but I have no choice but to tie the pair of you up."

Jack made an attempt to go behind Elizabeth and blind her hands, but she withdrew. "You wouldn't dare!" She yelled. The crew took out their pistols again and Will and Elizabeth had no choice, but to be tied up by Jack.

"You know, in any ordinary situation I would never tie up my friends but-"

"So what is an ordinary situation Jack?" Will interrupted.

"One with beasties? A special, normal situation." Jack said while grinning.

Will and Elizabeth were surprised that they actually caught up to Jack in the first place. They were also surprised when Jack decided to bind them. But this was a race to find the "treasure", and the last man standing would be the winner.

A/N: I am sooooooooooo sorry I didn't get this chapter up sooner. It is entirely my fault, so don't blame Crazywriter26! Anyway, here it is. Please Review! (This chapter was written by Sky4888 and edited by Crazywriter26.)