The oceans calling
Chapter 26: Reality and the impossible
She was completely drenched. Water covering her from head to toe. She remembered falling, the sensation of falling overwhelming her all over and then she blacked out.
The brunette drew in a quick breath as if she hadn't been breathing the whole time. Her eyes shooting open; letting in the light. "Rebby?" she heard Wills voice from beside and she looked to him in a little surprise that they were alive. He as well as everyone else was drenched from their fall. The young blacksmith embraced her and she welcomed it. Wrapping her arms around him for comfort; she could still feel the constant thumping in her chest from the fear of actually dying from the fall. She had called out for Jack when she finally fell and yet somehow that gave her comfort, even though he wasn't there.
Looking at her entire surroundings and saw nothing but sandy dunes and open ocean that doesn't lead anywhere. She had to wonder how they got there just by falling off a waterfall but she guested that was part of the mystery of it all. "This truly is a godforsaken place" Gibbs spoke out of breath.
"I don't see Jack. I don't see anyone" Elizabeth was just the same and she too sounded worn out. Will helped Rebby to her feet and they immediately moved to group together. There was rage building in the brunette as well. The thought of Jack having to be trapped in this wasteland alone; how could that sit well with anyone? It was torture to think of even such a place and yet it existed and she was standing in it with the rest of the crew and somewhere out there – Jack.
"He's here. Davy Jones never once gave up that what he took"
Will moved from Rebby's side right up to Barbossa. He was supporting her and now she felt weak again. Once again her energy being drained out of her and the adrenaline slowly having less of an affect for her. But she would force herself to keep going, especially now. They were so close to Jack now and she wasn't going to let her body stop her from achieving this goal. She would keep pushing. "And does it matter? We're trapped here by your doing. No different than Jack"
"Witty Jack is closer than you think" at that sentence Rebby snapped to proper attention. That was something that she had wanted to hear for so long; that her efforts had brought her to where she wanted to be. Her mind was split between wanting to question Tia Dalma as she stroked a small crab in her hands and wanted to question where Jack really was. Tia looked up to a high sand dune and everyone followed her gaze. Everyone's stares turning to disbelief at what they saw.
Rebby felt tears sting her eyes and a relieved smile made its way onto her lips as the top of the Black Pearl was just visible from the far side of the sand dune. She then felt her energy coming back to her as all she wanted to do was run over to it and find the pirate that had her heart. As she took a step the brunette had to stop herself as she watched the Pearl get bigger and more parts of it became visible. It was moving. The sails hadn't been dropped and there was nothing around but sand – it wasn't possible. It couldn't be moving. The bow moved through the dune as the weight of the ship made it tip forward. Everyone stood on the beach gobsmacked at what they were watching. Rebby's own mouth hanging open even as the ship then slide down the dune and towards the sea. She couldn't help herself blushing when she saw a figure standing on top of the mast peering out. It couldn't be anyone else other than him. "Boat" Ragetti pointed to it as the ship moved past them further into the sea.
Rebby wanted to laugh but everything her eyes saw told her that she was dreaming. "Slap me thrice and hand me to me mama. It's Jack" well that had to confirm it. She wasn't dreaming; they had made it to the land of the dead and here Jack was. Rebby's feelings were overwhelming her. She saw Elizabeth smile and want to walk with Gibbs closer to the ship as it moved further away from the beach but she had to stop herself. The brunette frowned and wanted to do just the same but instead of moving forwards her feet gave out and she fell down onto the sand.
She huffed still exhausted from everything that been going. She wanted to stand back up as everyone gathered in front of her blocking her view but she couldn't ignore the feeling in her legs. Her muscles aching all over and wanting nothing more than to rest. Her eyes feeling quite heavy but she couldn't. This wasn't the time to rest, not yet anyway. She was determined to see Jack and hug and him and whatever else that would convince her that he was with her. "It's the captain!"
"A sight for sore eyes" the crew all began to shout as they made their way further towards the ship. Barbossa, Elizabeth and Will following them slowly behind.
Rebby wanted to laugh at how excited they were. It would seem that it wasn't just her that was desperate to get the young pirate back. Slowly standing up she had to force herself to try and ignore the pain that was throbbing throughout her legs. "Mr Gibbs" that was his voice; there was no question about it. That made it easier for her to walk over to the others.
"Aye, cap'n" Gibbs was quick to stop in front of his captain not expecting the seriousness in Jack's voice.
"I thought so. I expect you're able to account for your actions, then"
She giggled a little at Gibbs' confused look on his face but the brunette didn't blame him. "Sir?" She wanted to run up to Jack and hug him to death but she chose to wait just a little bit longer, standing behind everyone else where the pirate captain probably couldn't see her. If that was the case then she totally wanted to surprise him.
Jacks voice grew louder as he spoke. Something seemed to have pissed him off. "There's been a perpetual and virulent lack of discipline upon my vessel. Why? Why is that, sir?" Rebby really didn't understand now. The only one that had been on the Pearl since the Kraken was Jack himself.
"Sir, you're…" Gibbs didn't know if he should say something or not. He was quite hesitant as he looked to the rest of the crew before speaking and saying what needed to be said "You're in Davy Jones' Locker, Cap'n"
Then there was silence. The fact that Jack was where he didn't want to end up lingering on his mind. It made Rebby's heart quicken. She should have been here with him the whole time. How could he not know where he was?
"I know that. I know where I am. And don't think I don't" Jack always made a habit of complicated simple sentences. It made her smile.
She went to move forward so she could finally get to him but Barbossa did first, stepping out in front of everyone. "Jack Sparrow"
Now Rebby wondered if things were going to change. The last time Barbossa was around Jack he was shot and they weren't exactly on good terms. But then again this was Jack.
The pirates face lit up with a smile "Oh, Hector. It's been too long, hasn't it?" Jack moved over to Barbossa. The older pirate smirking with a glint in his eyes.
"Aye. Isla de Muerta, remember? You shot me"
Jack took a moment and pondered before glistening that beautiful smile that Rebecca absolutely loved. She saw it and wanted to collapse "No, I didn't" Jack didn't even remember. She giggled knowing that he probably did; it was just his wonderful personality. Jack then looked down the line and moved again as he saw more familiar faces "Tia Dalma, out and about, eh? You add an agreeable sense of the macabre to any delirium" Tia only smiled as just like her he didn't seem to make sense.
"He thinks we're a hallucination" Wills voice spoke out. If that was the case then Rebby wanted to charge through the crowd and show Jack just how much of all of this was real.
Jacks smile vanished when he turned to the young blacksmith though "William, tell me something. Have you come because you need my help to save a certain distressing damsel, or rather damsel in distress? Either one"
"No" Rebby knew that it wasn't Elizabeth this time Will wanted to save. It was his father. She still hadn't told anyone that she knew of his betrayal but she put that down to her not wanting to believe it. The Will she knew would never do such a thing to her.
The brunette saw Jacks glistening chocolate brown eyes and she almost felt like she was melting because of it. "Well, then, you wouldn't be here, would you? So you can't be here. Q.E.D., you're not really here" Jack waved his hand around as he mocked Will.
"Jack" his head snapped to the voice he recognised to be Elizabeth's as she stepped forward. "This is real. We're here"
Rebby didn't miss how Jack narrowed his eyes at Elizabeth and then pointed to her. His mouth opening slightly to say something but nothing came out. The brunette decided enough was enough as she moved around everyone and stood next to Gibbs with her hands on her hips. Something felt off but she would dwell on that after she could have her reunion. Immediately Jack turned around going back to Gibbs but stopped just a ways off. His brown eyes stared into her blue ones and Jacks cheeks flushed red. Again he opened his mouth to speak but nothing came out; it made her smile as she moved forwards towards him. "Don't worry the last time I checked I was definitely real" she smirked him as he flashed his gorgeous golden teeth at her. He raised his hand to her cheek and released a slight gasp when they made contact.
Relief washed over him as she didn't fade like the last Rebby he had seen. She was real and she was there standing in front of him. His thumb stroked over her skin that was still as smooth as he remembered. Within that moment his arms quickly snaked around her waist and pulled her into him while she wrapped her arms around his neck. Both of their hearts thumped hard as they instantly closed the gap between them and their lips smashed together. Both of their lips not wanting to lose contact with the other as they took shoddy breaths in between kisses and they tried to press harder into each other. Rebby moaned into the kiss as she felt Jacks tongue slide along her bottom lip and she was quick to allow him entrance; wanting as much of him as she could get at the present moment.
They didn't want to break contact from each other but they had to remember that they weren't alone. Breaking the kiss the two of them looked to the line of other people watching them and they both blushed. They had to remember what they were doing before they decided they needed to enjoy each other's company. "We're all here, Jack. The Kraken took you and the Pearl when you stayed behind remember…" the brunette wanted to say more. She wanted to yell at Jack for staying behind but Elizabeth interrupted before she could.
"We've come to rescue you" Jack placed a hand on his head like he was getting a headache.
The pirate faced them all with a scowl on his face "Have you, now? That's very kind of you. But it would seem that as I possess a ship and you don't, you're the ones in need of rescuing, and I'm not sure as I'm in the mood" he then turned to Rebby giving her a quick wink "you, however, are getting on that ship no matter what"
"No complaints here" she smirked at him.
"I see my ship. Right there" Barbossa pointed out at the Black Pearl as it was floating on the water.
Jack moved forward to get a better view. He slightly shook his head and raised a hand to his brow "can't spot it. Must be a tiny little thing, hiding somewhere behind the Pearl" Rebby quietly laughed to herself. Again she felt her exhaustion take her as she let everyone surround Jack in an attempt to get him to help but she just allowed herself and sit on the ground again. Taking in deep breaths to calm herself a little, while she listened to the others.
"Jack, Culter Beckett has the heart of Davy Jones. He controls the Flying Dutchman"
"He's taking over the seas"
"The song has been sung. The Brethren Court is called"
Jack was looking left to right as they spoke before he tried to move away "Leave people alone for a minute, look what happens. Everything's gone to pot"
"Aye, Jack. The world needs you back something fierce"
"And you need a crew"
She could see Jack sigh but she wouldn't speak. It was probably best if she stayed out of it all for now. Besides, thinking about it she knew that they could never get the Pearl sailing smoothly or properly escape the Locker without the others. "Why should I sail with any of you? Except my beautiful brunette" he pointed to Rebby and she immediately saw the look of worry on his face. He jogged over to her side and she reassured him that she was fine but he didn't leave her. He wrapped his arms around her and helped lift her to her feet; His arms supporting her weight. "Four of you have tried to kill me in the past. One of you succeeded" Jack pointed forward to the individual and everyone was quick to look at her.
Elizabeth; she opened her mouth to defend her actions but only shrunk down in embarrassment. Rebby stared at her wide eyed. The whole reason they were there to get Jack back was all her fault. Her friend that had grown up with her and been there when she needed someone to talk to. Elizabeth had comforted Rebby and the whole time she had lied. Jack hadn't stayed behind voluntarily to save them all; Elizabeth had trapped him. Killed him. "Oh, she's not told you. You'll have loads to talk about while you're here" Rebby so wanted to move forward and question Elizabeth with every one that came to her mind, somehow she could also see herself slapping her friend but yet she still clung to Jacks waist as he stopped her from going anywhere and supported her tired body. Jack then pointed to Tia "as for you…"
The woman instantly smiled at him "now…don't tell me you didn't enjoy it at the time" she turned the charm on and Jack was quick to blush but tried to hide it from Rebby as she frowned at him.
He cleared his throat and tried to brush off what was just said "all right, you're in" he went to step towards the crew and the brunette at his side followed his steps to stay right with him as he went down the line of people. "Don't need you. You scare me and I won't have you scaring Rebby" he passed Ragetti and the brunette held back a giggle but still felt sorry for him. "Gibbs, you can come. Marty" the two men that he accepted quite happily nodded and smiled and as they can to Pintel Jack only made a small disgusted face – not even bothering to say something before moving on. "Cotton" Jack was very happy to have the mute pirate back on board the Pearl and Rebby was glad of that considering that her and Cotton got on so well and he had been her man support since Jack was lost. "Cotton's parrot, I''m a little iffy…" before he could say something else Rebby lifted her hand and stroked the feathers down on the bright bird which he seemed to enjoy.
"Hoist the colours" it spoke softly as her touch. Jack noticed and smirked and moved on seeing as Rebby displayed that she wanted Cotton's parrot to come along. In her mind though you couldn't have Cotton without Cotton's parrot.
Jack then moved along again and was surprised by who he found "Who are you?" he spoke to the crew that was given to us from Sao Feng.
"Tai Huang. These are my men" he spoke of the rest of the crew from Singapore behind them.
"Where do your allegiances lie?"
"With the highest bidder"
Jack turned a little to see the Black Pearl floating in the sea "I have a ship" a huge smile was plastered all over his face; obviously quite proud of himself.
"That makes you the highest bidder"
Jack turned around. His grip on Rebby tightening as though he feared she would leave him really quickly if he didn't hold her. "Good man. Weight anchor, all hands. Prepare to make sail"
Cotton's parrot repeated the captain as they all moved towards the long so that they could return to the ship. Rebby nudged her head to the long boat to Ragetti and Pintel. They weren't going to leave anyone behind in this wasteland, no matter what. She saw Jack pull his compass out from his side and open it but to her surprise the dial in the middle just span in circles. It didn't look like it was going to settle on a direction at any point which made sense since they were in the land of the dead.
"Jack…" they turned to creepy voice of Barbossa who had both Will and Elizabeth at his sides "which way are you going, Jack?" the monkey climbed onto Barbossa's shoulder as Barbossa himself held the navigational charts that had helped them get to the Locker. Rebby guessed they'd need it to get away as well.
Jacks mood seemed to dampen at that. As the others moved to the long boat Rebby placed a quick kiss on Jacks cheek that made him forget about Barbossa and remember that they were back together again.