It's with great pleasure that I present the next chappie to all you faithful readers!!

I'm not sure 100 yet, but I think I'll wait a bit more before I post again…

I guess it's just because I wanna see how many reviews I can get !!

But please, don't despair, I have not abandoned you, mates!

I'll keep posting on my other stories, I'm just pausing this one because we're starting to head towards the end and I wouldn't want to make that happen too soon, get it? Don't hate me, please…

Thanks to all of those who keep reading, I really appreciate all of your comments…honestly!

Check out my other stories as well, if you like the DavyXOC pairing I've got two of 'em going, if you want more of Jack there's the Little Mermaid based one!

…And don't you worry, I'll be back with more of THIS story in no time!!

Okay?

Love to all!!

XOXO

Kayla

When, after some time, they got close enough to see that there was a crack in the side of the mount that lead inside. Jack stopped the ship and left the rudder, walking to the side of the ship to take a better look at the entrance. The crew gathered around him, waiting.

"Well gents," he spoke finally, turning to face them, "Seems like we've made it after all. And it looks like it's up to me to decide what comes next, seeing Kayla's not here to tell us." He took a deep breath and continued, "The entrance looks wide enough for the Pearl to pass, however," he added hearing the immediate murmurs come from the crew, "I will not have you take any more risks from now on. Everybody's help was needed to get here, but now, what's waiting for me is personal. I have therefore decided to continue on my own. I assure you that, should I find anything of common interest inside, I shall gladly announce it to you. Here are my orders while I'm gone," he began, trying to maintain a matter-of-factly way of speaking to hide his fear, "I want you all to stay here and do nothing that could compromise your lives of the Pearl's integrity, savvy? Do not come looking for me. If I should not return by nightfall, keep to the code and go back straight away, savvy?" He looked around and saw random approving nods, but he also noticed that – fortunately – most of the crewmembers seemed worried about his decision. "Maybe I'm not such a lousy Captain after all," Jack though to himself, before speaking once more, "Now, my effects, if you please," and he took his coat and hat from Gibbs, wearing both, "And now, get me one of those damn lifeboats, and make it quick."

Soon, Jack was climbing into the small boat, taking the oars into his hands and starting to move away from the ship. He watched as the sailors looked silently at his lonesome figure, which soon entered the huge cavernous entrance. As he entered in the shadows, Jack tried to keep his cool and continued pushing the boat forwards into the pitch-black darkness. Suddenly, he heard a soft thump, and jumped, looking down at the water: there, underneath the surface, stood two of Jones's messengers, one of them holding a strange lamp that glowed eerily underwater. They looked at him for a few moments before resurfacing.

"Welcome, Captain," the sharkface messenger greeted him.

"Glad to see ye could make it, mate," said the other one.

"Enough with the welcomes," Jack cut him off, "Where is she?"

The two creatures exchanged glances before answering, "In a rush, eh? Well, don't worry, Captain, you'll get your lass back soon enough. For now, follow us."

"What?" asked Jack, perplexed, "Where?"

"Under the water, of course," stated sharkface, "It's the only passage to the Captain's layer."

"Oh, bloody Hell!" Jack grumbled, taking his coat and hat off before diving headfirst into the icy water.

He followed the two creatures, which lit the way downward. Soon, they reached an underwater passage, at the end of which Jack saw a light. His heart skipped a beat: Kayla was on the other side! The creatures stopped at the entrance of the passageway and pointed forwards, indicating that he should carry on alone. Quickly, sensing he needed oxygen, Jack pushed his body through the water and across the slim tunnel, scraping his sides with the protuding rocks and proudly ignoring the pain. Swimming, he saw the end of the tunnel approaching more and more, and soon he was out of it and heading for the surface, thrusting heavily in the water, desperate for air. He broke the surface just in time, and began taking in lungfulls of fresh air. He looked around and gazed at the layer: suprisingly, he saw there was absolutely no treasure around. He wondered why Kayla had lied to him. Then, he spotted the little beach where the organ was set and moved in that direction, finally touching the sand with his feet and rising out of the water.

"DAVY! DAVY JONES!" he bellowed, regaining more and more strenght and growing anger with each passing minute, "WHERE ARE YOU? COME OUT AND FACE ME! I'M READY FOR YOU, MATE!"

He heard a deep, evil snigger come from the shadows and spun around, "Well well well," said a voice he immediately recognized, "If it isn't dear Captain Jack, come to claim his bonnie lass and pay his final debt!"

"'Ello, beastie," said Jack, wearing a grin and greeting Davy Jones, who rose from the shadows, "I've come to end this…once and for all."