Elizabeth followed the pirate's footsteps and made her way up the stairs to the open air.
Up on deck, she was searching for any sign of her pirate but he couldn't be seen. She assumed he must have climbed over the end of the boat in the same manner he had arrived so she decided to make her way to the stern. Before she could reach it however, she heard a familiar voice call out.
"Elizabeth!" it was her father "Where on earth have you been?"
"Down below. I was getting ready to go ashore."
"I see." he said feeling rather relieved although he wouldn't let her know that. "Well, I'm glad you're here I was wanting you to be by my side when we make port."
Below deck, Norrington sent Will back to his cabin then started to make his way back to the upper deck. As he passed the pantry door Mr Islington emerged and upon seeing the Lieutenant began sputtering out words incoherently.
"Calm down, soldier!" Norrington ordered.
But the soldier was in a panic and started pulling at the Lieutenants clothing, trying to pull him up the stairs. Norrington, not at all pleased with the young soldiers behaviour, did the only thing he could do. He reached over to the nearest shelf and grabbed a bottle. Once again, Mr Islington welcomed the peaceful blackness of sleep.
Norrington, finally able to go back up on deck, spotted Elizabeth as he emerged, he decided he wouldn't let the Governor in on his little secret. He did worry alot about his only child and the Lieutenant was pretty sure that Elizabeth was safe so it was better to keep quiet about the whole event. Besides, he certainly didn't want the Governor to know the ship's safety had been compromised, that would risk his entire career and he couldn't have that.
"Ah! Lieutenant! Just in time!" the Governor commented.
"Yes Governor! Sorry I'm late but I had a few matters to attend to before we make berth."
"Better late than never." the Governor said cheerfully, trying to hide his recent unease.
As Norrington and her father started getting down to business Elizabeth took the opportunity to inspect the stern of the ship. Just short of her destination, the pirate reappeared from behind some boxes and motioned her to come closer. Elizabeth checked behind to ensure her father and Norrington were safely out of sight and then made her way towards him.
"One final thing, Elizabeth" he says as he pulls a red piece of fabric from out of his pocket. It is neatly folded and is extremely bright even in the thickness of the morning fog. He unfolds it to it's full length and wraps it around his head as he speaks. "I promise you Missy, I'll bring you to the life that's waiting for you. When you see me again, I'll be wearing this in rememberance of my promise to you." he points to the red piece of fabric now tied up and sitting comfortably on his forehead and with the deepest intensity in his eyes and voice he looks at Elizabeth and says one final word. "Remember!"