Chapter 28

The celebration slowly ebbed away, leaving the pirates to wonder what was to happen next. Elizabeth was told that she had to go to Shipwreck Island and remain there as the Pirate King. A boat was readied to help her row to it. When the time came, Elizabeth continued staring at the Dutchman that was not far from them. Gibbs walked up to her, pulling her from her thoughts.

"Your chariot awaits, your highness." he said. She just stared at him. Gibbs drummed his fingers on the railing, looked back at the boat then at the girl.

"The oars are inside." he said. Elizabeth let out a breath and walked down the railing. There was a trail leading to her boat. On both sides were the pirates she had grown with and come to know, and even call her friends and family. Majority, if not all of them, owed their heads slightly, acknowledging her title. She stopped in front of Barbossa.

"Mrs. Turner." he said bowing his head, succeeding in making Elizabeth smile briefly. She walked on.

"Goodbye, Poppet." Pintel said when she passed him and Ragetti. She stopped before Jewel.

"You know, " Jewel said walking up to her, "I still can't believe how much has happened. You were just the Governor's daughter from Port Royal. You couldn't swing a sword, you could barely fire a gun, you couldn't even hold you rum back when I first met you. But now look at you. King of all pirates, and married to the captain of the Flying Dutchman. It's almost not possible for such a change."

"Wouldn't you say not probable?" Elizabeth asked. Jewel chuckled and hugged her friend with her good arm.

"Take care of yourself, Lizzie." she said

"You too Jewel." Elizabeth replied. Jewel let her go and she went straight to her father, who was standing next to the railing.

"Jack. It would never have worked out between us." she said. Jack smirked.

"Keep telling yourself that, darlin'." he responded, making Jewel sigh and roll her eyes with a smile on her face. Elizabeth stepped forward, looking like she was about to kiss Jack, before he held up his hands to stop her.

"Once was quite enough." he said

"Thank you." she said. She climbed into the boat. Everybody was gathered at the railing to see her off.

"Men, salute!" Jewel ordered. Everybody saluted their Pirate King as she rowed to shore.

"At ease." Jewel said. Everybody dropped their arms to their sides. and went about to do something.

"What'll happen now?" Jewel asked

"Considering our running from Jones and Beckett is done with, it seems we only need to worry about the Navy." Jack said

"Just the navy?" Jewel asked, "I was kind of hoping for an adventure of some kind."

"Of course we'll have an adventure." Jack said, wrapping his arm around her shoulder. "But first we are in need of various supplies and a good nights rest. Perhaps a celebration too."

"Are you thinking what I'm thinking dad?" Jewel asked

"You're wearing the hat, make the order." Jack said, holding his arm out toward the helm. Jewel smiled and climbed up to it. Cotton was manning it. Barbossa stood in front of it with his arms crossed.

"Orders... captain?" he asked. Jewel walked up to the railing fin front of them, seeing everybody bustling below her.

"Men," she shouted, getting their attention, before throwing her fist in the air, "Set course for Tortuga!" Her proclamation made the men cheer and work even harder to make way to their favorite island.


The crew was greeted with a heroes welcome! The pirates cheered and recalled the stories they heard of their triumphs in defeating Beckett and Jones, once and for all. The rum flowed and laughter filled the air, the pirates all rejoicing this one night.

As soon as she could. Jewel snuck away from the fun and went to her mother's grave. She smiled down at it.

She had found peace at last for the night her mother died. She no longer felt she had to be there. Jewel closed her eyes and began to hum the lullaby. She swayed on her feet and held her arms out, as if she was dancing with somebody. In her mind, she saw her mother in her pirate outfit with her and helping her dance. When Jewel stopped she kissed her forehead and disappeared in a whisp of smoke.

Jewel smiled and laid down on the empty grave, looking up at the stars above her. her eyelids became heavy as she fell asleep. Not having a single nightmare.