Title - Faded memories

Chapter title - Sickness Stories

Author - Billiebumface (B)

Disclaimer - I do not own Pirates of the Caribbean or the plot for any of the movies. However the character Tora Black is mine as is any dialog that differs from the script of A.W.E or any differs from the plot of A.W.E.

A/n - Just want to say thank you to:
Sharpie-Marker1101 for the review.

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Back aboard the Pearl, Jack ordered the crew to get as far away from the island as possible and took Tora below deck followed by a concerned Gibbs. Hey lay Tora gently on his bed.
"Jack, remove her clothes whilst I fetch some ointment." Instructed Gibbs before disappearing from the room. With a sigh Jack removed Tora's clothes, wrapping pieces of material around her private parts so she could keep her dignity in front of Gibbs. He traced his finger along one of the larger cuts on her stomach and stared grimly at the blood. When Gibbs returned with a large brown bottle, a dish of water and a few strips of material, Jack sat silently at Tora's side, cradling her hand in his. Gibbs cleaned and binded her stomach and legs and looked at Jack.
"We need to turn her over." He said. Jack nodded and gently rolled Tora onto her stomach. Gibbs cleaned the remainder of her wounds and left Jack alone with her.

-Tora's dream-
After wondering all over the Pearl for the fifth time and still not finding anybody, Tora huffed and sat cross legged in the middle of the deck. She didn't hear the sound of someone's boot clad feet making their way towards her and sit down beside her. She did however feel the gentle hand on her shoulder. She turned with a frown.
"Will? Am I...Am I dead?" She asked. Will shook his head.
"Not yet. It's not quite your time." He smiled. "Your in a state of death. Neither dead nor alive. Thanks to Jack."
Tora frowned, unsure of what he meant.
"Jack could've gone back to the fountain of youth if he wanted. The consequence being your death."
"Oh..I know." Sighed Tora. "Thats the second time I've stopped him."
Now it was Will's turn to frown.
"I persuaded him that you had a greater need for Jone's heart than him."
Will smiled gratefully and the two sat in a comfortable silence for a while.
"Hows Lizzie?" Asked Tora.
"She's great. I haven't seen her in a while naturally but she writes. She sends letter in boxes by throwing them into the sea for me to find. She's pregnant you know?" He smiled fondly, thinking of his love.
"You two didn't hang about did you?" Laughed Tora. "No, congratulations Will, honestly. If I get a chance I'll pay her a visit."
Will grinned. "It's time to go back, Tora." He said.
Tora frowned as Will gently touched her hand, sending a jolt of pain up her arm.
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Jacks eyes widened slightly when he thought he felt Tora's hand move,

Will touched Tora's hand again and she winced at the pain, no longer able to see Will or the Pearl, just darkness as if she had her eyes closed.

When Tora's hand moved again Jack pushed her hair away from her pained face and leant in close.
"Tora, if you can hear me love, wake up." Jack didn't realize, until they dripped onto Tora's cheeks, that he was crying. He closed his eyes and tried to stop the tears but the only seemed to fall faster.
Tora slowly opened her eyes pleased to see she was back in the real world. She saw Jack, eyes closed, tears silently cascading down his cheek and her heart broke for him. She cautiously raised her hand and brushed away his tears, knowing he'd hate anyone to know that their captain was capable of crying. He opened his eyes and broke into a smile when he saw that he eyes were open. He pressed his lips firmly to hers, savoring the feeling. When he pulled back he smiled again.
"How do you feel?" He asked.
"Sore." She smiled. "And cold."
Jack pulled up the covers from the bottom of the bed and lay them over Tora. Tora pulled one corner back and patted the empty space beside her. Jack climbed in, pulling her close to lean on his chest.
"I saw Will. When I was sleeping." She sighed breathing in Jack's seat salt and rum scent with a contented smile. "He said Lizzie's pregnant."
"Didn't take them long." Mumbled Jack gently rubbing his hand up and down Tora's back, ensuring not to press to hard on her wounds.
"Sorry for ruining you last chance of happiness Jack."
Jack frowned with a pout.
"The fountain? Not your fault love. Twisted locals, is all. Besides, I've got my happiness right here." He said smiling down at her. They lay quietly for a while until Tora broke the silence.

"Tell me a story." She demanded. Jack frowned.
"When I got sick when I was younger my parents told me storied to make me feel better. You're a famous pirate captain who's sailed the seven sea's. You must have some stories."
Jack pouted in though and shook his head.
"Fine...tell me about your mum." She requested.
Jack smiled, a warm remembering smile.
"She was beautiful. Long black hair and tanned skin, same as me da'. She had a strange way of saying things in riddles so I'd have to figure her out." He started.
"How did she meet your dad?"
"Me da' saved her life. She was being held in the brig of gentleman Jocard's ship and he somehow got her out. They were together since then. Until she died obviously." Jack said with a sad frown.
"What happened?"
"Some gypsy put a curse on her. Me da' killed the gypsy and still carries mum around with him."
"Do you think he'll ever be with any one else?"
Jack shook his head.
"It's be too weird. Like if I were to be with anyone but you." He smirked.
"Always the charmer." Grinned Tora, ignoring the pain and leaning up to kiss Jack's still smirking lips.