LeiaLeFey06
Title: The Secrets of The Sparrow
Genre: Drama/Romance/General
Rating: PG-13 to R
Summary: A new pirate ship threatens The Pearl, a ship named The Sparrow, but the Captain of this ship is no ordinary pirate. The captain of The Sparrow is a woman fiercer than Jack Sparrow could ever dream of being and quite familiar with the witty, rum drinking Captain. She even threatens the happiness of his closest friends. Until things change and allies are made against those who want to end piracy in the Caribbean. Through these allies and exchanges friendships are made, loves collide, secrets are revealed, and romance ensues. In the end together they will all stand, in one way or another, connected.
Disclaimer: I do not own anything created by Disney but Grace and Faith do belong to me. The general plot of this story in a sense is also mine but only in a sense because I cannot own anything that is a part of Pirates of the Caribbean or Disney. This is just a story I created that is called fanfiction.
Pairings: Grace/James, Jack/Elizabeth, and you'll have to wait to learn the rest.
Author's Note: This is supposed to take place just a few months after At World's End. I know that will not immediately work into the plot and it cannot because of the new characters involved and how they have to work on the story first. Because no one knows will happen in At World's End I will assume all of that. The things from Dead Man's Chest will work their way in as the plot provides them too. I found a timeline and I'm not sure if it's official or not but I worked with it to shape my story. Also I just recently extended the summary from what it has been. I felt it needed some additions. If you've started reading the story before December 23, 2006 then some minor year changes have been made due to that timeline. I've bolded and underlined the changes. They start in Chapter 2. Also, I'm working on a prequel story you'll see why after reading chapter seven. I need help with prequel titles. If you would like to help please leave your ideas in the comments. November 5, 2007 I've made an edit to Chapter 7 that affects the new chapters.
Chapter 26: No Introductions Needed
Governor Swann was waiting on the beach when the newly freed prisoners arrived with James, Jack, and Will. He noticed that there were two more than he and James had talked about letting out of the brig. Of course he would never question James's judgment about who he let free but he was unsure about whom the other two were.
"Welcome to Sparrow Island boys," Jack said stepping out of the longboat.
"Nice name," Groves remarked.
"Thank you. I couldn't have named it better meself."
"You mean you didn't name it?" Jacob asked.
"No. Gracie did."
"Out of the boat…all of you," James said in an orderly tone. "I'll go over the ground rules before I let any of you in the house."
"Oh this is going to be fun," Jacob replied sarcastically.
"Would you like to go back to the brig, Jacob?"
"No, sir."
"I can handle them, Jack, Mr. Turner."
"If you insist," Jack replied as he and Will turned and went back inside.
"First off I still expect all of you to refer to me as your Admiral. I still hold that position. Lord Beckett has no power anymore. The only one of you allowed to call me by my given name is Commodore Norrington and he must still ask permission first. Are there any questions?"
"No, Admiral," they all replied in a chorus.
"Secondly, Governor Swann is here and still requires your respect as a King's Governor. We will be returning him to Port Royal shortly days along with the rest of the brig without Lord Beckett and Mr. Mercer. You will not report on the whereabouts of this island or what happens to Beckett and Mercer is that clear?"
"Yes, Admiral," all but Jacob answered.
"Commodore?"
"Admiral, what exactly is going to happen to Lord Beckett and Mr. Mercer?" Jacob asked.
"That has yet to be decided but their place in this world is over. Are you clear on your instructions, Commodore?"
"Yes, Admiral."
"Thirdly, this house and island belongs to the Sparrow family. You will all show them respect as we are guests here. This island is not under the jurisdiction of the King therefore they do not have to quarter you. Miss Sparrow and Captain Sparrow are doing this out of kindness. Also in return they are getting safe passage within Port Royal for all their times for quartering the King's Navy and a King's Governor. You will show both of them, their family, and their crews respect. Is this understood?"
"Yes, Admiral," they all grumbled while Murtogg and Mullroy answered in eager kindness.
"Admiral, permission to speak, sir," Murtogg said.
"Yes, Mr. Murtogg?" James asked.
"Is that the Black Pearl we were on?"
"Yes it was."
"I told you the Black Pearl was a real ship," Murtogg remarked to Mullroy as James laughed.
"Now if you will follow me I will show you inside," James said as he begun to lead the men off the beach and into the Manor.
Grace and Elizabeth were still in the Parlor laughing and talking when Jack and Will came in. They looked over when they heard footsteps to see the two men enter the room.
"So how did it go?" Elizabeth asked.
"Can I go murder Beckett now?" Jack asked.
"Not yet, but you can do me a favor and go find my daughter she's outside pretending to be a pirate," Grace answered.
"Make Will do it."
"I asked you to do it, Jack. And she's pretending to be a pirate like her Uncle Jack so therefore you can go get her."
"Alright I'm going but when I come back I'm having some rum," Jack said as he stomped out of the room to go find Faith.
"He's such a baby sometimes," Elizabeth laughed.
"You married him," Grace remarked.
"He's your brother."
"That's a stalemate."
"That it is."
"So, Will, where is James with the three prisoners?"
"Make that five prisoners. There were two noncommissioned men he let go," Will answered.
"Who?" Grace asked.
"A Murtogg and Mullroy."
"Oh…those two. They're a little dumb but good soldiers and James trusts them," Elizabeth added.
"He should be in with them any moment now," Will said.
James then walked into the parlor with the three officers, along with Murtogg and Mullroy, trailing behind.
"No introductions needed, James, some of us have already met," Grace said eyeing Jacob.
"Miss Sparrow," Jacob said politely trying not to be rude for fear of his brother's wrath.
James walked over and planted a soft kiss on Grace's lips before taking a seat beside her.
"They will act accordingly, or they will go back to the brig. I've already told them this," he said not just to Grace but to everyone in the room as Jack ran in with Faith in his arms and Anamaria trailing behind.
"Uncle Jack, can I have the hat back?" Faith asked.
"No!" Jack exclaimed.
"Oh Jack just give her the hat. I'll buy you a new one," Grace stated.
"No, Gracie, this one's lucky."
"I don't want to know."
"No you don't," Jack grinned putting Faith down in James's lap.
"Please don't say why in front of my daughter," James said.
"I knew it," Jacob remarked.
"I can put you right back in the brig as quick as I let you out of there, Jacob."
"Yes, sir."
"Faith, why don't you go play with your Uncle Jacob and the other gentlemen over there. Make them be pirates for a bit."
"Ok, Daddy!" Faith exclaimed jumping out of James's lap and running over to the navy officers. "Which one of you is Uncle Jacob?"
"That would be me," Jacob said crouching down to eye level with the small girl. "You must be Faith."
"Yes I am. Daddy said I have to make you and the other men be pirates with me."
"Well if Daddy said you're in charge then where are we off to Captain Faith?"
"Outside!"
"Watch her closely men!" James exclaimed. "I will have all of your heads if you let anything happen to her."
"Yes, Admiral Norrington," they all answered as they followed Faith outside.
"I think they might enjoy their first duty on the island," Elizabeth laughed. "Playing pirates with a five year old."
"It is better than being trapped in a brig," Jack remarked.
"Anything is better than being trapped in a brig," Will added. "Especially a brig with Beckett."
"Will, we were all wondering something," Elizabeth said. "They thought it best I asked."
"What is it?"
"Would you like to return to Port Royal with my father and the naval crewmen now that there is no reason for you to stay? We have all agreed that you are welcome to visit us as our friend anytime you would like."
"I think that would be best, Elizabeth. Thank you."
"Don't thank me. Thank Grace, James, and Jack as well. My father has made assurances in Port Royal that you have full clemency and no charges can be placed against you for your associations with the Sparrow family or your marriage to Grace."
"I should thank him next time I see him for that."
"My next step is to see that no charges can be placed against Jack and Grace while they are in Port Royal," Governor Swann said.
"Father!" Elizabeth exclaimed. "How long have you been in the room?"
"Not long. Where are Faith and the newly freed prisoners?"
"I sent them to baby-sit," James answered.
"What do you mean?"
"They are playing pirates with my daughter. It's making Jacob be an uncle and keeping the rest of them occupied."
"I see."
"How are you feeling, Grace?"
"Just fine. Thank you for asking," Grace replied before turning to James. "You don't think Jacob will start any trouble if he finds Robert's grave do you?"
"I don't know," James answered. "But I don't want you worrying about it. You need to focus on the baby that you're carrying and not the problems my brother might try to cause."
"Then do you mind helping me back to the bedroom?"
"Not at all."
James then helped Grace up off the sofa. He held her close to him as he helped her out of the Parlor and up the stairs. She was gaining strength with each moment of each day but it still had not returned to her. Without his strength to help her she didn't know how she would make recover. He brought her into the bedroom and helped her back into the bed. He turned away to sit down in a chair but she grabbed his arm.
"Lay down with me for a while, James," she said.
"You know I'd love to make love to you right now," he replied sitting on the bed next to where she lay.
"I know."
"For now I'll just hold you. I don't want to endanger our baby."
"Neither do I."
James reached down and pulled off his boots leaving them on the floor. He then stood up and removed his coat placing it on the chair that sat across the room.
"Are you comfortable or would you like to change?" he asked.
"I'd prefer something different," she answered.
"Like what?"
"A bodice would be more comfortable than what I'm wearing."
"I think I need Elizabeth's help for this. I'll be right back."
Grace laughed as James left the room and went downstairs back to the parlor. Elizabeth, Jack, Governor Swann, and Will looked over to see him back with a worried look.
"Is something wrong with Gracie?" Jack asked.
"No. She's fine," James answered. "Elizabeth, she needs your help with something do you mind going and helping her?"
"Not at all," Elizabeth answered as she got up and left the parlor to go upstairs to Gracie and James' room.
"So James what happened to your coat?" Jack asked.
"I left it upstairs. I'm on vacation, Jack. I don't have to be in uniform all the time."
"Speaking of vacations…you do need to plan to set up a house with your family in Port Royal for part of the year. You will have to spend time serving your commission," Governor Swann said.
"I don't intend on bringing Grace to Port Royal as my wife until after she has the baby, Weatherby. I don't want to subject her to anymore of the gossip than I must."
"I understand, James."
"In case you haven't noticed by now. The women in that town do talk. I don't want them talking about Grace the way they talk about everyone else."
"I'll do my best to keep them from causing any problems when you do come," Will piped in.
"Thank you, Mr. Turner. That is much appreciated."
"It's not a problem. Though I'm not the only one you have to worry about."
"I've noticed, but I'll handle Jacob. He'll cooperate or I'll have him shipped back to England faster than he can open his mouth."
"You really don't trust him, do you?" Jack questioned.
"Obviously, Jack. I didn't think you trusted him, either."
"I don't but he's not your brother."
"No but he's going to be my brother-in-law soon."
"You have a point."
Elizabeth then strode back into the room with a smile on her face.
"Lizzie, what's that look for?" Jack asked.
"James, Grace is asking for you," she answered as she sat down next to Jack.
"Thank you, Elizabeth," James replied.
"What's going on here?" Jack asked.
"Nothing, Jack. I just helped James out with a problem he couldn't handle," Elizabeth responded.
"Is Gracie ok?"
"She's fine, Jack. She just needed someone to help her out with something that only a woman could do. Stop being so nosy."
This caused James and Will to burst into laughter. Jack's expression turned into a scowl as he turned his back to Elizabeth. She stuck her head on his shoulder and kissed him on the cheek causing him to give a sheepish grin.
"I'll take my leave now. My fiancé is expecting me," James said getting up to leave.
"Do you want us to monitor to the baby-sitting team?" Jack asked.
"Just make sure they don't cause any trouble, and if they try send Elizabeth to get me. I don't want to get Grace upset."
James then turned to leave and walked out of the parlor. He then walked up the stairs and down the hall of the manor into the bedroom that he shared with Grace. He stepped inside to see her sitting up on the bed. He then shut the door behind him and walked across the room sitting down on the bed next to her.
"Are you much more comfortable now?" he asked.
"Yes, very," she said taking his hand and placing it on the small swell of her stomach.
"No introduction necessary here," he replied with a smile.
"No, not at all. Our little one is growing."
"I can't wait until we can finally be a real family, Grace. I can't wait to make you my wife."
"I can't wait to be your wife, James. I want us to be a real family."
"We will be, Grace. I love you so much."
"I love you, too."
James leaned over and placed a soft kiss on her lips.
"Stay here with me for a while?" Grace asked.
"Anything you want," he replied.