Alright, here's another chapter. I know, I made some stuff up, believe me that took FOREVER!! I had to ask my 9-yr.-old brother for help on this, pathetic, right? Anyways I hope you enjoy it. PLEASE R&R!!

I don't own any of the characters or scenes from the movies that are in this chapter.

Chapter 11

"So this is the path you've chosen, isn't it? After all, he is a blacksmith," Governor Swann remarked.

"No," Elizabeth said with a smile as she looked happily into Will's eyes. She took off his feathered hat and said, "He's a pirate."

Elizabeth and Will kissed passionately as the Governor walked off.

"Is somethin' th' matter, Lizzy? You've been standin' there fur several minutes, starin' into th' ocean," Jack said. He rested a hand lightly on her shoulder.

Elizabeth jumped and was startled out of her daydream. She looked at Jack and smiled nervously. "Oh, sorry, I was lost in my thoughts." She turned back to the ocean, hoping Jack would walk away. Will's hand caressed her cheek gently and Elizabeth became lost in the kiss.

Elizabeth stared into the ocean as the scene replayed in her mind. She gripped the rail tightly.

"Elizabeth," Jack whispered playfully into her ear, his lips brushing her skin. Jack, she smiled at the thought of his name. Memories of their adventures together flooded into her mind, overwhelming her thoughts. Jack.

"Thank you, Jack," Elizabeth said, causing Jack to turn and face her. The rest of the crew gathered supplies into the long boat.

"We're not free yet, luv," Jack replied, a haunted look on his face.

"You came back. I always knew you were a good man." Elizabeth leaned in close to Jack and hesitated for a moment, then she kissed him passionately. She stepped forward, causing Jack to step back. Jack bumped against the main mast as the kiss became more intense.

The sound of shackles closing ended the kiss. Elizabeth looked at Jack disgustedly. Forcing back tears, she said, "It's after you, not the ship. It's not us. This is the only way, don't you see?" She leaned in, yearning to kiss him again, but looked down and said, "I'm not sorry."

Jack smiled at her and whispered accusingly, "Pirate."

Elizabeth turned and faced Jack. She smiled and brought a hand to his cheek. She pulled his face to hers and kissed him hungrily. She pulled away for breath and whispered, staring into his eyes, "Jack." She knew of only one way she could prove she loved Jack over Will.

Jack, somewhat surprised by her sudden passionate manner, grabbed her hand and led her to his cabin. Elizabeth eagerly followed beside Jack and squeezed his hand for comfort.

"Mr. Cotton! Man the helm! I've some business to attend to in me cabin!" The bearded man nodded as the parrot shifted on his shoulder.

"Wind in the sails!" the parrot shrieked.

"No one bother me!" Jack barked to his crew. Elizabeth caught a grin on Pintel's face, who was leaning against the rail talking with Ragetti, a quizzical look from Ragetti as he tried to understand why Pintel was grinning, then grinned once Pintel whispered something to him, and a few eyebrows raised and chuckles from the rest of the crew.

Elizabeth paid them no mind, however, except for noticing them, for she was intent on reaching Jack's cabin as quickly as possible. When they reached the door, she rushed in front of Jack and tore it open. Jack hurried in after her, pleased at her eagerness. He shut the door behind him and locked it.

When Jack turned around Elizabeth grabbed his shirt and pulled him into a libidinous kiss. Jack wrapped his arms around her and held her tightly, deepening the kiss, if it was even possible. When they ended the kiss, gasping for air, Jack smiled at her uncontrollably.

Elizabeth stared into his eyes, but was forced to look away; for fear that tears would burst from her eyes. Do this and you'll know you love him! She pressed her lips to his again and lowered her hands to his shirt buttons. She unbuttoned his shirt quickly and felt Jack do the same with her tunic.

Jack lowered her onto the bed, kissing her still. Elizabeth parted for breath and finally got his shirt off. She threw it onto the ground and kicked off her boots. Jack kissed her along her neck and fumbled with her leggings. He turned away for a moment as he struggled to pull off his boots. He turned back to Elizabeth as his boots fell to the ground with a thud.

Jack kissed her again and Elizabeth closed her eyes. All her thoughts were filled of Jack. She could feel his hands on her cheek and her legs. She felt his hot breath on her neck as he trailed more kisses along it. Goosebumps formed on her everywhere he touched her. No more did she think of Will, he no longer existed. The world no longer existed. Just she and Jack.

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Elizabeth groggily opened her eyes as she heard the loud bump of footsteps on the deck. She sighed and guessed that the crew was probably walking about on the deck doing their duties.

She found that her arm was lying across Jack's bare chest. She shivered from the chill in the cabin and pulled the blanket over her and Jack's bare uncovered chests. She rested her head on his chest and closed her eyes with a satisfied expression. Jack shifted in his sleep and muttered, "I need another one…one more…ring."

A soft knock on the door forced Elizabeth to open her eyes wearily. She glared at the door, still resting her head on Jack's chest.

"Cap'n," a voice called softly.

Jack grunted in his sleep and Elizabeth sighed. She raised her head and sat up in the bed. She pulled the blanket over her naked chest and shook Jack sleepily. "Jack," she whispered.

"What is it, luv?" Jack whispered drowsily, without opening his eyes.

"Someone's at the door, Jack," Elizabeth whispered.

Jack sighed and sat up in bed. He looked at Elizabeth, the blanket hugged against her body, and smiled laughingly. He put a hand on her cheek and kissed her lightly. He then dragged himself from the bed and began pulling on his clothes. Elizabeth stumbled into her own clothes, curious of what the person on the other side of the door wanted.

"Cap'n" the voice called again, louder this time.

"I'll be out in a minute!" Jack shouted, clearly irritated. He sat on the edge of the bed, fully dressed now, and pulled his boots on. Elizabeth sat beside him, dressed completely as well, and leaned against him happily; she closed her eyes and sighed softly. I love you, Jack. I love you… The words brought comfort as she leaned against Jack. Suddenly her early doubts seemed childish.

Once his boots were on, Jack put an arm around her and pulled her close. They sat for a few minutes silently and almost fell asleep on each other when the voice called, "Sir, this is important."

Jack raised his head and glared at the door. He kissed Elizabeth's cheek and stood up. She stood up as well and they walked to the cabin door together, Jack's arm around her waist.

Jack wearily pulled the door open to find the whole crew standing around them. "What's goin' on?" Jack questioned. Elizabeth looked about the crew in bewilderment.

None of the crew moved. Elizabeth frowned. Please let us not be in danger again! she thought in annoyance.

"What's goin' on?" Jack repeated with growing apprehension.

"Sir, we found Gibbs, but…there's somethin' amiss about him," Marty blurted.

"Bring 'im here," Jack said. He felt rather annoyed that he was bothered for this.

"Aye, sir," Marty answered. He beckoned to a couple of crew members, who brought a muttering Gibbs forth.

"I could've found th' bloody thing meself," Gibbs muttered as he glared at the ground.

"You could've found what?" Elizabeth asked, curious despite herself.

"The blood ruby ring. The ring Zeus created himself, with his own blood," Gibbs said darkly, he looked at Elizabeth for a moment then turned his hard gaze on Jack. He turned back to Elizabeth and recited, "The ring gives the wearer powers of a god. Meaning he can control the sea, the weather, or anything he desires. I was on me way t' find it, but was intercepted by yur ship, Jack," Gibbs almost shouted glaring intensely at Jack. "I could've found the bloody ring meself, Jack!" he snarled

Elizabeth was taken aback by Gibbs' anger, she had never seen him like this, in fact she couldn't remember ever seeing him angry. She looked at Jack, who stared in annoyance at Gibbs.

Jack knew the ring only too well. He had chased after it for years. The ring had engulfed his whole life. He ate, drank and slept for the ring. He had given up the search for it when Jones had raised the Black Pearl from the depths for him. Gibbs had searched for the ring with Jack, but Gibbs had jumped ship at Tortuga, not wanting to search for the ring anymore. Jack glared at Gibbs, "I thought you didn't want th' ring t' take over yur life? You said so yurself!"

"Times change, Jack," Gibbs replied quietly.

"We haven't spoken of th' ring in years, Mr. Gibbs. Why are you searchin' for it now?" Jack tried to ignore Elizabeth who stared from Gibbs to him with growing curiosity.

"'S my own business Jack," Gibbs replied.

Jack sighed and a smile snaked across his lips. He beckoned Gibbs closer. Gibbs leaned in and Jack grabbed his pistol from his belt. He rammed the butt of the pistol against the side of Gibbs' head before the drunken man realized what Jack was doing. He crumpled to the floor and Jack calmly put the pistol back in his belt.

"Put 'im in th' barracks," Jack said to his crew. Two crew members lifted Gibbs' limp form and took him below deck.

Jack looked wearily at his crew, who stood quietly around them still. "If that's all—"

"Cap'n wait! 'E was carryin' this," Pintel called. He stepped between his crew members and stepped in front of Jack and held out an ancient piece of parchment. Jack grabbed it wearily and looked over the paper in his hands. Jack froze. It was a map. A map to find the ring he had searched so many years for. How did Gibbs find this? I searched most of my life to find the ring, and Gibbs has a map that leads right to it! Jack glared at the map and felt his hands tighten on it.

Jack folded the map up gently and put it inside his shirt. He looked as his crew and said quietly, "No one bother me in my cabin, unless it means life or death." With that he grabbed Elizabeth's hand and disappeared into his cabin.