Chapter 12 – Danger

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They were sitting on the stairs leading to the wheel, kissing passionately. Unfortunately, they didn't notice the ship appearing at the horizon.

When Will looked up to check if everything was alright, he saw a VERY big, dangerous-looking ship almost within cannon reach…

Trying to not make any noise, Will turned back to Sam.

"See there," he whispered, pointing to the ship. Sam's eyes widened.

"Who the hell is that?" she asked, not even realizing she had used a 'bad expression'.

"I don't know, seems to be British. Good thing we were on watch. You better go downstairs and wake everyoneI'll stay here and take care that we don't look too suspicious. Try to be as quiet as possible - our lives could depend on it.

Not questioning his orders, Sam simply started to slowly go - or rather crawl away.

Knowing that no one had seen him , Will quickly prepared the ship for his plan. Just mere seconds after he was done, the crew was gathered on the deck, tying to keep out of sight from the other ship's crew.

Speaking quietly, Will explained his plan, knowing Barbossa would have to accept it since it was their only option.

"We'll make them believe this is a merchant ship. Elizabeth, you will hide downstairs, since it's very unusual to have two women on board. Josh stays cabin boy, Sid will still be normal crew just as Mr. Gibbs won't lose his position of first mate. Captain Barbossa, you and Miss Dalma will be 'thrown' in the brig - any ship in these waters should have captured a few... pirates."

Barbossa frowned, his expression changing from approving to angry.

"And ye, Mr. Turner?"

"I guess this arrangement will make me the Captain, if only for a short time. Sam will be my wife. You better start preparing for the ship's arrival now."

Quickly, the whole crew did as they had been told. Mr. Gibbs locked Tia and a cursing Barbossa in the brig, Elizabeth hided and everyone except Mr. Gibbs went into their cabins.

Only an instant after everyone were ready, they were hailed by the British ship.

On board of the 'Mary', Captain Jonathan Wyatt was alone on night-watch - meaning that his crew was again too drunk to steer the ship... He knew these men were the worst ones he'd ever seen in the Navy. Sometimes he really wished they'd just stop working - then the rumours about him having to stop in each port they passed because of damages to his ship would finally stop.

Now, their mission was as stupid as impossible: Trying to train the crew to become real members of the Royal Navy - as if that was worth the effort...

When he saw the ship, Captain Wyatt sighed deeply. He knew he had to check it over even if it was just a trade ship. If Lord Beckett found out he let a boat pass without even checking who was on it, he would certainly hang him somewhere.

Yawning, he turned the wheel so his ship would come alongside the other one. His mission succeeded - for once - and soon he could see a man standing on deck of the other ship.

Ahoy the ship! What is your purpose in these waters?" he called across the water. No need to board, he thought. Unless these people seemed suspicious, he'd just check them out and be on his way…

The older man smiled. "We're merchants, Sir. Doin' nothin' more than transporting tea to Port Royal, Sir."

That a fact now?" And are you the Captain?" Wyatt asked, not even checking if there was a tea transport expected in Port Royal He really was anxious to get on his way.

"No, Sir. But I can wake him if ye wish, Captain."

"I don't think that will be necessary. Just get me the first mate, then."

"Now that I am, Sir," the man said proudly.

"You have your papers in order, mister – what did you say your name was?" "Gibbs, Sir… and aye, everything's shipshape, so to speak."

Captain Wyatt grinned. This was easy enough. "Then everything's alright, on your way, then.," he said, but before he could even return to the helm, a small, fast sloop came up behind them. Neither Wyatt nor Gibbs had noticed its nearly silent approach as they shouted across the water at each other.

On board it, a man shouted: "DON'T YOU DARE TO LET THEM PASS! THEY'RE PIRATES!" It was none other than Lord Beckett himself.

Shocked t o no end,. Gibbs ran to Will's cabin, telling him quickly before running down the stairs to free Tia and Barbossa.

When he arrived back on deck, Lord Beckett's ship had already heaved to and he was standing on deck of their ship. He also noticed Elizabeth standing on the deck. 'Oh no!' was all he thought. That was by far the stupidest thing she had done on their whole journey.

"So you thought you could just return to Port Royal, Miss Swann," he asked, turning to Elizabeth.

"Of course not. I just came back to get what belongs to me..."

Before she could go on, the Lord had grabbed her, and ordered the two men with him to take her back to his ship. Screaming, she kicked at them, but they dragged her away.

Will tried to run after them, but was stopped by Lord Beckett.

"Don't do this if you want her to live on. Now I have what I came for. And you'll do better to just leave.

Then, without giving them time to think, Lord Beckett returned to his ship.

As the ships sailed away, everyone looked at Tia, seeming to expect her to have an answer or some great plan. Then, suddenly Barbossa slapped Will.

"That was fer yer miser'ble plan. Ever thought what would happen if we lost the ship? Now the lass is with that bastard and we'll have to be savin' her..."

"No, we won't," Tia interrupted him, "We'll sail on to get Captain Jack Sparrow and his Pearl and HE will save Elizabeth..."

"But we don't have the heart, so we can't just return," Will protested.

"You really believe I'd let that Lord Beckett escape with Elizabeth AND the heart?..."

tbc

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