A Pirate's Life for Me
By: SilverstartheWaterbender
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Chapter Thirteen: Didn't See That Coming!
(Mary's POV)
About ten minutes later, the only other crewmembers of the Pearl were Toby, Jacoby, and two other guys that have no names cause they're unimportant to the plot. They were guarding Will. Jack was observing the various valuables, and I was trying to avoid Barbossa.
"All right, lass, I know you're behind the rock. You can come out now!"
This guy needs a hobby. I walked over to where Jack was, grimacing. I tapped my cutlass sheath, and then jerked my head towards the pirates. Jack grinned.
Barbossa turned to Jack. "I must admit Jack, I thought I had you figured. But it turns out you're a hard man to predict."
Jack put down the golden statue he was holding. "Me, I'm dishonest. And a dishonest man you can always trust to be dishonest.
"Honestly!" I piped up. "But see, if you're going to keep an eye on anyone, it should be someone honest, because you never know when they're going to do something really, really stupid."
"Aye," Jack agreed. He grabbed one of the pirate's swords, shoved him in the water, tossed Will the sword, and pulled out his own. I pulled out mine and charged towards Toby. Toby pulled out his cutlass, but suddenly dropped it. His whole body tensed, and his pupils dilated.
Everyone stopped fighting to watch. Barbossa laughed. "You've started your attack a little late, eh?"
I looked up to see the clouds rolling away from the moon. Wait a sec…no. No, it can't be. They're not real…are they?
There was a loud growl, some ripping, and a bloodcurdling howl. Toby was gone. In his place was a large, skeletal animal. Even in the form of a rotted corpse. I could still identify the long, gray hair clinging to the bones. Toby was a werewolf.
I stared in shock. "For the record, I did not see that coming."
Toby picked up his cutlass and laughed. "Ready for a little fun?" he said, his voice deeper and more guttural.
I pointed my cutlass at him. "You know it, Wolfie."
Sparks flew as our blades connected. I slashed at his chest; he leapt out of the way. "Why bother with that sword?" I asked as he landed. "You've got teeth and claws and whatever."
Toby chuckled. "I like to play with my food first."
"Isn't that cats?"
"Shut up."
We clashed again. I could barely believe it; I was fighting a werewolf! How the hell did he get here? Did they even exist in this movie? I was jerked out of my thoughts by his sword whistling over my head. Dang, he was fast! I had never been this outmatched before, and him three years younger than me!
Finally, I spotted an opening. I slashed at his shoulder. He howled in pain as I heard bone crunch. Wow…guess I don't know my own strength.
At that moment I heard Barbossa say, "You can't be me, Jack!" Jack thrust his sword into Barbossa's chest. Of course, it did nothing. Barbossa sighed and stabbed Jack.
I gasped and Toby laughed. "Say good-bye to your precious captain!"
I took a deep breath. "Oh, I don't think so." Toby frowned. I looked over to where Jack was examining his new skeleton form. "Looking good!" I called up. Jack waved. I turned back to Toby. "That part always gets me. Jack's a real good actor."
Toby snarled. He dropped his cutlass, reverted to all fours, and howled. "Oh my God," I whispered, and started running. Toby chased after me. I rushed passed the chest and saw Barbossa's apple lying forlornly on the ground. I scooped it up just as Barbossa was chasing Jack back into the lower part of the chamber. (1)
I grinned and hurled the apple at him. It hit his head, creating a satisfying THUD. Barbossa snarled and rushed towards me. I felt my eyes widen.
Suddenly, Jack leapt in front of me and stabbed Barbossa in the stomach. Barbossa doubled over and Jack ran off. "ARE YOU CRAZY?!" I called after him.
"I can't die, remember?"
"Oh, yeah."
I started running from Toby again. I was starting to get tired when I tripped over the guy with the gold jar on his head. "Gee thanks, Jar-head!" I grumbled. Toby loomed over me, snarling and licking his lips.
At that point, Will and Lizzie set off the explosion. Toby yelped as a wave of energy sent him flying. I stood and rushed to Will and Elizabeth. "Well, it took you long enough!" I said to Elizabeth. She frowned.
Barbossa turned and cocked his gun at Elizabeth. BOOM! Elizabeth gasped.
Barbossa frowned and turned around. Jack was pointing his gun at Barbossa. The barrel was smoking.
Barbossa smiled. "Ten years you carry that pistol, and now you waste your shot!"
"He didn't waste it." Will dropped the last two coins into the chest.
Barbossa's eyes widened. I smirked. "Game over, dude. Oh, by the way…you're not my type."
Barbossa looked down at the blood flowing from his chest. He looked at Jack. "I feel…cold." He fell to the ground, the apple falling from his hand. He was dead…for now.
Toby looked down at the flesh and muscle on his werewolf form. He held his broken arm limp and observed the slow-moving blood. I smiled and pointed my sword at him. Toby smiled weakly. "Um…right then. I'll just…see myself out."
"Yeah, go do that," I replied. Toby raced out of the cave, yelping.
I grinned at Jack. He grinned back. We had won our first battle together.
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A few minutes later, I was leaning against a wall, watching Will and Lizzie. They smiled at each other and leaned in…
CRASH!
"Jack!" I groaned. "Why do you always have to ruin the moment!?"
"Sorry!"
"Yeah, you'd better be!"
Lizzie smiled at Will. "We should return to the Dauntless."
Will nodded stoically. "You're fiancé will be wanting to know you're safe." Lizzie, looking like she was about to cry, sadly walked away.
Jack went over, adorned with gold. "If you were waiting for the opportune moment…that was it."
Will looked at me, and back at Jack. "Speaking of the opportune moment…"
Jack blinked. He slowly walked over to me. "Hello," he said.
"Hi."
"Uh…are you alright?"
"Aye. You?"
Jack nodded. "Aye. Uh, listen, luv, I…I need to tell you…I…I…" He smiled weakly. "Can we, uh…go back to the Pearl now?"
I smiled, trying to hide my confusion and disappointment. "Sure, Jack."
I didn't have the heart to tell him.
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(1) That part right before Elizabeth argues with the crew about the Code. I always thought someone should throw something at him there.
Silverstar: I'm sorry to say that Chapter 14 will be the last. Not to worry, though: I'll get started on the DMC story as soon as this is done! R&R!