Will/Elizabeth/Jack
Elizabeth and William had stayed with Jack and Anamaria for nearly all of the nine years. Jack and Anamaria had never married but it was obvious to those around them that they both loved one another. Anamaria would have settled down but she knew it was just Jack's way to be free and a wife and child at this point was asking too much. Elizabeth for her part had tried to remind Jack that he should leave a heir and to do that he needed to settle down but her words fell on deaf ears and Anamaria told her, "don't worry when the time is right, he'll settle down."
It had been very hard for Elizabeth but she decided that about 6 months before Will was due to come home that she needed to settle down with William on land. She would await Will's arrival and she wanted to show him that his true home was there waiting for him. When the day finally arrived for Elizabeth and William to part ways with Jack and Anamaria, Jack tussled the young boy's hair, "Now don't forget ole Uncle Jack."
"I wouldn't. We'll see you soon won't we?" William had a worried look on his face.
"Of course ye will. Sooner than ye think. But somethin' tells me just missin' me isn't all that's bothering ye."
William motioned for Jack to come closer. Jack knelt down to the boy's level, "I'm afraid Uncle Jack."
"'fraid. 'fraid of what?"
William's voice was now very timid, "I'm afraid of my father."
Jack laughed, "me boy your father is nothin' for ye to fear."
"No Uncle Jack not like that. I'm afraid I'm not going to live up to his rep - repu"
"Reputation?!"
"Yes. He's been at sea and I don't really know him. He's the Captain of the Flying Dutchman. What if he doesn't like me?"
"Dear William. I know ye father well and his father for that matter. Trust me in this – your father loves ye and will be very proud of ye."
William smiled, "Really?"
"Really!"
William threw his arms around Jack and gave him a big hug. Jack closed his eyes in the moment, caught up in all the emotions he had pushed down deep inside. He'd gotten used to having the whelp junior around and he knew Anamaria would be missing Elizabeth immensely. Jack finally released the boy and looked up to see the entire crew staring. Elizabeth and Anamaria both had tears in their eyes.
"What are ye scallywags looking at – get back to work!" The crew jumped back and started working on the closest thing they could find.
Elizabeth walked over to Jack and William held his mother's hand, "Thank you Jack."
"T'was nothin'"
"No Jack, I mean it – thanks for everything for all these years."
"You're welcome love."
"I'm afraid it's time Jack."
"I know. Look – I was thinking. I think we'll be back this way in say three or four weeks after Will returns. How 'bout we come back and visit for a week or so and then maybe pick the whelp junior for a short journey. He can be a cabin boy or the Captain's special helper."
"Can I mum? Can I," William asked with a huge smile on his face.
"We'll see what your father says but I'm sure it'll be fine. You'll have some catch up time before you leave with Uncle Jack."
"Thank you again Jack," Elizabeth said once again.
"Just thought you and your whelp of husband would appreciate a little alone time."
"Anamaria, keep him out trouble – at least try."
Anamaria nodded, "I'm going to miss you so much," she threw her arms around Elizabeth and hugged her tightly with tears rolling down her face then she turned and gave William a kiss on the cheek.
"I know. You're like a sister I never had," Elizabeth said.
"Jack, take care of her."
"Don't worry love. I will." Anamaria walked over and put her arm around Jack and Jack in returned pulled her close to him.
It was a hard good-bye for both Elizabeth and Jack but necessary. She would soon be reunited with her husband and William would finally get to know his father.
It had taken her every bit of the 6 months to get her tiny home like she wanted. William had helped her immensely. The young man wanted to prove to his father that he was a man and he had taken care of his mother. William was a hard worker just like his father, or so his mother would tell him. Waiting seemed like the hardest part to William. He longed to see his father but he knew it had been harder on his mother. She was so excited now for she knew they were to be reunited soon.
Will had literally been counting the days. The last month had gone by so slow that he was sure Calypso had been changing time just so he couldn't be free. He knew of course that Calypso had not done anything but it was that old enemy time. It was finally the day when he was to return. The crew was just as excited as he was. Bootstrap was smiling from ear to ear every time he looked at his son. Even James was happy for Will; it seems when ever Will came near to James he would slap him on the back and say, "It's almost time." Will steered the Dutchman in the direction that he knew Elizabeth would be waiting. He looked around half expecting Calypso to appear and as if on cue in fact she did appear.
"'ello dear Will," she cooed to him as she normally did.
"Calypso, I take it you are happy and well."
"Jes, my love."
"So what exactly brings you here?"
"Today is da day. Ye 'ave done ye duty for ten full years. Ye be now released from ye duty as Captain of da Flying Dutchman."
Will smiled finally hearing the sound of his freedom but then he looked at his crew and suddenly the though occurred to him – who would be Captain? After all Davy Jones was back reunited with Calypso – surely she would not make him Captain once again. Will looked at her with a sorrowful and worried looked.
"What bothers ye?"
"Calypso, who will take my place as Captain?"
"Let us see who indeed Captain Turner." They walked over to Bootstrap. "Bootstrap Bill Turner are ye ready to move on ta da next realm or should ye remain 'ere on the Dutchman?"
"Now that Will, Elizabeth and little William are safe. I'm ready to move on to see me beloved wife."
"Very well." Calypso moved on and Will followed her after speaking briefly with his father.
Norrington saw them walking and had overheard Calypso's conversation with Bootstrap, "if your looking for a Captain and need a volunteer then look no further."
"You James? I would have thought you were ready to move on," Will said in surprise.
"I still would like to sail on if that is possible. You've showed me how important and rewarding this job can be Will. I really don't have anyone on the other side waiting for me either."
"Very well James Norrington when Will reunites with Elizabeth you will take over as the Captain of the Dutchman."
James nodded and bowed as a courtesy.
"Well dear Will, tis time," Calypso said as the crew all looked at Will. The ship suddenly disappeared and then reappeared with a flash of green near where Will had left Elizabeth on the beach some ten years ago.
As they began the final leg of their journey, Will couldn't stand it any longer. He climbed the mast in anticipation of seeing his beloved family. He looked to the beach, the same beach where the last time he had left crossed swords in the sand, the same beach where his son was conceived after consummating their marriage. He felt the wind against his face – it reminded him of the breeze from the ocean blowing Elizabeth's hair as he kissed her on this very beach. So many memories flooded his mind. From the mast he could see it all and suddenly his chest dropped. The smile disappeared from his face. The beach, their beach, was empty. There was no Elizabeth waiting by the water. No son playing in the waves. Panic started to fill his body then his eyes drifted up away from the beach to the cliff high above. There – she was there! She was standing there with her arms around her son – their son. She hadn't changed a bit but William was now a young man. Will's heart raced. "Wait," he thought to himself, "my heart! My heart is racing in my chest." He smiled to himself and then once again looked up to where his family was waiting for him. "It won't be long and we'll be together forever."
Well…I hope you liked it….I have had several requests to continue this so I'm not ruling it out…BUT my next project will be a Valentine's Day story with PirateAngel1286…we'll post it under her name and I'll add a chapter here so you know when we begin it….we did a Christmas story together but this one will be somewhat different…it won't be all happy happy….yes it's an angst….
Now as to this story, please review….and if you have ideas on a continuation of this story….I'm not making any promises but I will consider it….
