Chapter 21…

Jack awoke with out much memory of the previous day. He sat up, looking around his cabin. It was unusually tidy, with only one book out of place. The book in question was sitting open on his desk and had been for a number of days. Jack frowned. He didn't remember looking though that book; he didn't remember a lot actually. Still, he pulled himself reluctantly out of bed to replace the book. It was book he hadn't seen in a long time, he was sure, but it was laying open with a folded piece of paper sitting there. Jack looked at the paper curiously. He picked it up cautiously before unfolding it. It was a map of some sort and seemed to match perfectly with the marked page. Still, he couldn't remember actually doing any of this. As he thought, the paper slipped from his hand, floating to the floor. Jack picked it up; however, he did not fail to notice the writing on the back of the map. Turning it to read, his eyes widened.

"Dear Jack,

This is my present to you for being…you, I suppose. I know you think I cheated on you and it probably looked that way but you never let me explain. Please read this before chucking it in the fire, it really is very important.

Captain Anderson had this map and I decided I wanted it. I thought you would be so proud of me for doing what I had to do and finding the actual place. However, the only way to get the map was to dance with Anderson. I stole the map and ran back to the ship, pulling out your book. That is why I jumped and hid everything when you arrived back. It was meant to be a surprise. I want you to know I would never cheat on you. I love you, Captain Jack Sparrow.

Lovingly, sincerely and eternally,

Your Katrice xXx"

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"You can't say you're not scared, Katie." Katrice looked at Elizabeth, folding a small piece of bread in half before shoving it in her mouth. She was incredibly hungry.

"I never said I wasn't scared. I am scared, terrified even but it's gonna happen, scared or no. I wouldn't be surprised if I died before I made it to the gallows…" Will looked at Katrice. She was pale and looked resigned, almost sickly.

"Why would you not be surprised?" Elizabeth asked, taking no notice of Katrice's appearance.

"Well, I'm freezing cold, hungry and exhausted. I'll probably be dead before I even arrive at the gallows." She said, sullenly. Elizabeth nodded, not sure of what she could say to improve the situation. Will, however, stood up.

"We have spare blankets and things at the house. I'm sure we could bring some down to make your stay more…comfortable." He offered, rushing away before Katrice could even reply. He returned later, interrupting the awkward silence that the two females had been left in. Will passed a red quilt through the bars. Katrice wrapped it around herself, although she was still freezing.

"Do you think Jack has gone after any treasure yet?" Katrice asked finally. Elizabeth shook her head.

"I think he's on his way to save you." Will said, smiling. Katrice smiled, pushing back tears. She loved Jack but knew she would never see him again.

"He won't. I just want him to go, find the treasure and be happy...without me. He will be fine without me." Will shook his head.

"I think he's coming to get you, just you watch." Will said, grinning.

"What would you do to have Jack back?" Elizabeth asked, out of curiosity. Katrice sighed.

"There's nothing I wouldn't do…"

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"Gibbs!" Gibbs rushed to Jack's side. Jack strode to the helm, the rocking of the ship doing nothing to hinder his fast pace.

"We're going to Port Royal." Gibbs grinned. He knew Jack would go after Katrice; he loved her, after all.

"We gonna save the girl, Captain?" Jack nodded, flicking open his compass. He pointed to the west, smirking.

"We go west to Port Royal, pick up me bonny lass and come find the treasure, using the treasure map she so cunningly stole, Gibbs." Jack said, patting his friend on the back. Gibbs raised his eyebrows.

"Treasure map?"

"Aye, ye know when she was dancing? She stole map, a treasure map, as it were." Jack grinned, watching the crew scrabble around, making sail for Port Royal. Then he saw Kaitlyn. She walked up to him, her arms across her chest.

"Kaitlyn, I want ye to help me get back me bonny lass. What ye say?" Kaitlyn sighed. Jack's eyes, which were lit up with hope, suddenly seemed dampened as she began.

"I can't, Jack. I won't help you get back yer bonny lass but I will help ye get back the woman ye love, you crazy fool." She said, smacking her older brother on the arm, playfully. Jack grinned at her, his eyes relighting.

"Aye, the woman I love." He repeated. Kaitlyn nodded.

"Will she be hung for being a pirate?" Kaitlyn asked. Jack nodded.

"When?"

"I have no idea but I plan to get there before anything happens to Katrice." Jack said, watching the sails billow out from the wind hitting them. Kaitlyn nodded. She didn't like Katrice but apparently her brother did. Family meant everything to Kaitlyn, as it did to Jack.

"Uh, Jack, if your going to be brave and rush to said strumpets rescue, shouldn't we plan something? I mean, I wouldn't expect her to be pleased with all of us dying." Kaitlyn said, earning a look from Jack.

"I have a plan. It's simple and easy to remember." He said. Kaitlyn nodded.

"What then?"

"Get Will to help us." Jack said, grinning. Kaitlyn laughed.

"Of course…get Will." Jack nodded, still grinning. Then another thought hit Kaitlyn.

"Uh, Jack, how far are you willing to go to save the woman you love? Would you fight all the guards of Port Royal? Would you cut the gallow's rope and sail to World's end and back?" Jack looked at his sister.

"I would fight all the guards in the world, cut all the rope in Port Royal and sail to Worlds end and beyond if need be. To save the woman I love, there's nothing I wouldn't do."

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