Take to Land

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Chapter 13 : Self Lighting Candles

As the room was suddenly illuminated by the lightening from what appeared to be a storm outside, Lord Beckett clutched his gun protectively. The gun moved in the direction of his eyes as he scanned the room, looking for only one person. Everyone in the room was either currently hidden on the floor hiding for the storm which had found its way into the room or in the circumstance of the many maids and butlers; trying to close all the windows and doors that had flown open.

James had taken Charlie's hand in his and was currently making his way over to Governor Swann who was looking very pale from what he could see. James could only imagine what Governor Swann was probably going through, after all so much had happened to him just because Elizabeth wanted to pursue her dreams. Now Governor Swann respected this path she had chosen after all he knew how happy she was aboard a pirate ship and like any good father all he wanted was for her to be happy no matter what life she had chosen.

As the doors and windows suddenly slammed shut in unison, the maids quickly began the task of trying to illuminate the room. However by the time they reached the matches and made their way over to each of the individual candles, they were surprised to find they were already lit. Silently they all stood speechless looking at the candles their jaws dropped, they had never encountered anything like this in all their days. Witchcraft was the only possible answer, they each decided casting a glance at Tia. Although witchcraft was probably the most educated guess it was incorrect.

For this person Beckett knew was unlike anyone he had known previously, she was beautiful and deadly. She stood up for what she believed in, and refused to capitulate. She would fight for the end and would always hold a grudge for any wrong done to both her and her family. Beckett knew she was coming sooner rather than later, he had after all done the in thinkable. Something now looking back upon he was beginning to wish he had never done, however this mistake was irreversible. Well it could be repeated however he doubt it would ever be the same as it used to be.

Charlie opened her eyes for a few moments to see where she was going, she had closed them not so long ago as an attempt to stop the tears from flowing down her already red cheeks. As her eyes found themselves staring at the windows as they slammed shut. She found herself watching in amazement as one by one the candles burned with a single flame, one which seemed to come out of nowhere. Upon seeing this she squeezed James's sweaty palm which was currently in her own. He turned around for a brief moment as they arrived next to Governor Swann, he gave her a faint reassuring smile that everything was going to be okay. He hadn't noticed the candles were lit quite yet as his mind was currently on his wife who he loved dearly.

"What's the matter?" he asked his voice filled with concern.

"The candles did you see they lit themselves and the windows and doors shut without any assistance?"

His mouth opened shocked at what she had just said. He didn't know what to make of this, he knew Charlie wasn't one to lie or make up something like that so it had no doubt had happened.

"No I didn't"

A look of worry was clearly visible on his face, one he didn't want to see.

"I don't know what could have happened" he told her truthfully causing her to give a weak nod in understanding. She after all couldn't have expected him to have been watching the candles, after all he had been so busy trying to find a way for them to reach her uncle so that he could try and makeeverything better. She gave him a quick smile telling him that she was feeling better. Upon seeing this he smiled back and gradually rose to his feet, taking her hand once more and helping her to her own feet.

As James and Charlie reached Governor Swann's side, James quickly began to see if he was okay.

"Governor, are you alright?" he asked with a quick bow.

"Oh what oh yes perfectly fine" he replied casting a worried glance at his daughter. "James please can you see if Elizabeth is okay, bring her here or something please" he begged him, his eyes filled with sorrow.

James gave a solemn nod before placing a soft kiss on Charlie's lips.

He broke away after a few blissful seconds and proceeded to sneak his way towards Elizabeth trying his best not to be noticed by Beckett or his two soldiers.

As he navigated through the large group of people, ducking underneath tables and behind people he made his way closer to where Elizabeth lay unconscious. He didn't glance back as he was too focused on the task at hand, he was determined to not allow anything to distract him.

As his rather uncomfortable black dress shoes awkwardly bent with each step he made, his toes hurt from being stepped on so forcefully but he shrugged it off knowing the pain would come back to haunt him the next morning.

As he reached Elizabeth's side he knelt down next to her he pulled her closer and moved his head to her chest quickly pressing his left ear on her chest. Pressing hard against her he heard the faint beating of her heart. He breathed a sigh of relief, before sitting up and pulling out a cloth. The amount of blood she was loosing worried him, if she continued to lose this amount of blood who knew what could happen to her. Just as he went to soak up some of the blood with a cloth the oak door opened once more shutting just as quickly as it opened. However one thing was different this time there was someone else in the room, someone who wanted revenge. Someone who wouldn't leave without it.