Author's Note: I don't own Pirates of the Caribbean or any of the characters. I only own the plot to the story and a few characters of my own
Summary: Modern Willabeth Au. Will and Elizabeth meet at Jack and Angelica's Wedding
Chapter 2
The Black Pearl, London. Middlesex United Kingdome.
May 2021
We only just made it back into Pearl. When a couple fresh faced Constables appeared in the main bar. It seemed someone had seen the fight between Norrington and myself.
"We got a call about an assault taking place out the back of the pub" The older of two spoke first.
"It was more self defence then assault" Jack commented.
"And you are" The younger policemen asked.
"Jack Sparrow, Owner and Publican of the Black Pearl."Jack answered.
"Who was assaulted."
"My best mate Will Turner and Miss Elizabeth Swann. The boyfriend James Norrington was doing to assaulting. He was assaulting Elizabeth when Will stepped in. Norrington turned his anger on Will instead" Jack explained.
"Miss Swann was this the first what was it. Mr Norrington has assaulted you physically"
"No" Elizabeth shook her head." He has done it a number of times."Elizabeth confirmed.
"If it's alright with you. Will go to the hospital and get you checked out to document the injuries so charges can be laid against Mr Norringtion for Domestic Violence." The older Constable explained before frowning noticing I was cradling my still healing broken ribs.
"Mr Turner. Are you ok"
"Fine just my broken ribs that are healing."I grimaced slightly in more pain.
"Why don't you come with us as well. Get those ribs checked out. Make sure they haven't been re-broken or fractured worse"
I nodded in reply. I hadn't expected a trip to the hospital tonight. I had busted my ribs a month ago. My vest had taken the full impact of a shot gun blast when we had raided a compound.
It felt like I had re broken the same ribs. We arrived at the hospital in record time. Heading through A&E. Elizabeth and I where taken to different examinations rooms.
I had to wait an hour before I was seen to. I got a Trainee doctor with not the best bed side manner. He pressed down a little to hard on my broken ribs. I cried out in pain.
"You've re broken your ribs Mr Turner. Rest, Ice and Pain Killers should do the trick" He wrote down a prescription for Pain Medication. Before buggering off.
With the help of the nurse. I got redressed. I headed off to find either Elizabeth or two Constables who had brought us to the hospital.
I wandered down the halls looking for any of them.
"Mr Turner. Everything ok with the ribs" The younger constable spoke from behind me.
"Just re fractured them. He had the bloody bed side manner of fucking brick I'll tell you"
"Re-broken" He echoed.
"Shot gun blast to the vest about a month ago" He shoot me a look" I'm Special Forces" I explained.
"Must be exciting. Special Forces."
"It certainly has it moment. I wouldn't do any other job" I loved what I did serving my country.
"So you've killed people then"
"My line of work anit that much different from yours Constable. We both serve our country to keep it safe for everybody."I didn't like killing. It was a part of the job.
"What's the verdict then Mr Turner" The older Constable came out of the examination room.
"Re Broken my ribs. Six to eight weeks. Means I'll be riding a desk with Regimental Duties" Oh fucking joy.
"You Army"
"Special Forces" I nodded.
"My older brother's in Royal Marines based at Norton Manor Barracks in Somerset"
"40th Commandos. I started with the 42nd in Plymouth myself" I revealed as the Doctor left the examination room.
"Why isn't this animal in handcuffs" I glanced at the sound of an older man with grey balding head glaring at me. Behind was Norrington and another woman.
"And you are Sir"
"Weatherby Swann. This animal" Weatherby pointed at me" Assaulted my daughter and when James intervened he attacked James" That lying piece of shit.
"I'm sorry. Mr Swann but your daughter Elizabeth has given us a different version of events to what you just said. Mr Turner here did not attack your daughter. He stopped Mr Norrington from assaulting her further.
Before he assaulted Mr Turner. And Elizabeth has revealed further allegation of abuse at the hands of Mr Norrington. Constable Morgan if you will" The older Constable nodded to the younger Constable Morgan.
"James Norrington. You are under arrest for the assault of Elizabeth Swann and Will Turner. You have the right to remain silent. Any you say can and will be used as evidence at a later date in the court of law. Do you understand" Morgan say as he handcuffed Norrington.
Elizabeth's father and possible mother stood there dumbfounded as Constable Morgan lead Norrington away in handcuffs.
"Constable"
"Duffy" Constable Duffy answered.
"Where is my daughter"
"In that examination room just there Mr Swann" Duffy pointed to the room across the hall from us.
"Thank you. Come Lillian."
"You be needing a ride back to your mate's wedding" Duffy asked as Weatherby Swann and his wife Lillian entered the examination room.
"I'll ring for a black cab. Do you need my statement tonight"
"Will you be London. For the next few days" Duffy turned his attention back to me.
"I'm heading back to Hereford tomorrow"
"We'll take you back to the station. Get your statement. And we'll go from there."Duffy explained as Elizabeth and her parents came out into the hallway.
"Miss Swann. I'll need you to come down to the Station to give a statement about tonight and any other incidents."
"Perhaps this can wait till tomorrow" Weatherby cut in.
"I'm afraid not Mr Swann. We need to get a statement when it's fresh in Elizabeth's mind. So you can follow us to the station" Duffy dismissed.
"Very Well" Weatherby curtly replied. If his lip got any lower to the floor he'd trip on it.
Duffy and Morgan gave me a lift to the station. I was lead through to interview room. I took a seat waiting for the Detectives to arrive to interview.
"Evening. Will Turner is it" A thick Irish accent asked from the doorway.
"Yes Sir" I answered standing shaking both detectives hands.
"Mr Turner. I am DS O'Riley this is DC Moretti" O'Riley introduced himself and his partner Moretti.
"Alright. Just so you know this interview is being recorded and maybe be used later in Court"
"Interview started at 22:23 hours on 1st May 2021. Those present Detective Sargent O'Riley and Detective Constable Moretti and William Turner.
Interviewing William Turner regarding the assault of Elizabeth Swann and himself at the Black Pearl Bar. On the evening of 1st of May" O'Riley started the interview.
"Mr Turner. Can you tell your movements today on the 1st of May. How you came to be at the Black Pearl this evening" DC Moretti asked.
"I arrived back in the UK this morning at half passed eleven after being out of the country for work for the passed few months. I came down to London with Corporal Phillip Swift for my best mate Jack Sparrow's wedding where I was the best man.
After the service we went to the Black Pearl for the Wedding Reception. After Dinner and Speeches. Everyone headed for the dance floor. I asked Elizabeth Swann for one Dance.
We danced to one song. It was during when we where dancing that I noticed James Norrington glaring in our direction. When the song finished Elizabeth excused herself to get some fresh air.
James followed after her" I began to explain.
"How did he look"
"He looked anger. I had a bad feeling. I was momentary distracted by my brother Henry Turner. He and his wife Carina whom had recently separated where having a heated argument.
I stepped in. I asked my two other brothers Matthew and Dalton Turner to take Henry for a walk to sober up and cool off. I headed outside to get some fresh air. On my way outside I heard raised voices coming from out the back.
When I came across Elizabeth and James outside. James had Elizabeth up against the wall. His hand on her throat. He was yelling and accusing her"
"Accusing her of what exactly" DS O'Riley this time asked.
"Oh having an affair with me" I answered.
"Have met Miss Swann before tonight"
"No I only met her at the wedding reception after the wedding" I replied.
"What was Miss Swann replied to Mr Norrington accusation"
"There was nothing going on between us" I answered.
"How did Mr Norrington react"
"He angrily replied he didn't believe her before he struck her" I recalled.
"Struck her how exactly" DC Moretti questioned.
"He backhanded her with his hand. That's when I stepped in. He came swinging at me. I ducked under one of punches and tried to subdue him"
"Subdue him how" They wanted to know ever little detail.
"I used as take down technique called a leg trip take down. We tussled in the dirt for a good while. When I tried to subdue him. My fist made contact with James's nose breaking it.
That's when my mate Jack and brother Dalton pulled us apart. Jack told James he was barred from the Black Pearl. I stood in front of Elizabeth in case he tried anything else. Before he left he threatened her"
"What did he say exactly" DC Moretti asked.
"You'll keep. We headed back inside the Black Pearl. Not long after. That's when Constable Duffy and Morgan arrived. After we explained what happened we where taken to the hospital to examined."I finished.
"Interview finished at 23:05 P.M."O'Riley finished the interview.
"Thank you that's all we need for now Will. If we need anything else we'll be in touch" Moretti showed me out of interview room.
I made my way back to the front desk. DC Moretti had said there was a phone I could use to call a black cab or arrange someone to pick me up from the Police Station.
"Will" I glanced from my phone when I heard Elizabeth from behind me.
"Elizabeth how are you feeling" I asked.
"Like I've been hit by a ten ton truck. Thank your for what you did" Elizabeth thanked me before kissing me on the cheek.
"I was only doing what was right"
"Dad could you give Will a lift back to the Black Pearl" Elizabeth turned to her father.
"I'm sure Mr Turner has something coming to pick him up"
"Actually a lift would be great. Most of my stuff still at the Pearl." I answered
"Very well then" Weatherby relented.
The drive from the Police Station to the Black Pearl. Started out mostly silent.
"What exactly is it you do William" Lillian who turned out to be Elizabeth's step mother asked.
"I'm a soldier in Her Majesty's Army. Special Forces" I answered staring out the window as we drove.
"How long have you been in"
"Seventeen years. Enlisted when I was sixteen" I replied.
"How long have you been with Special Forces."Lillian inquired.
"Thirteen years"
"I see" Lillian commented as Weatherby pulled out the front of Black Pearl.
"Thanks for the lift" I thanked them as I got out of the car.
"Will" I turned as Elizabeth got out of the car.
"Thank you again for today."Elizabeth hugged me a little to tightly. I grunted a little in pain from my broken ribs.
"Sorry" Elizabeth apologised.
"It's ok. Not the first time I have had broken ribs. Won't be the last time ever"
"Pass me your phone for a second" Wordlessly I handed her my phone. She put her number in my phone, and my number in hers.
"I see you around then" Elizabeth kissed on the cheek before getting back in Weatherby's car. I watched them as they drove off.
I made my way into the Pearl. All of the guests had left. Not surprising it was nearly midnight anyhow. Jack was still here. With Ana, Gibbs, Angelica and the twins cleaning up.
"You do know cleaning up isn't how the wedding night goes mate" I spoke up leaning against the bar.
"Someones got to do it mate. How's the ribs" Jack asked leaning on his broom.
"Broken but they'll heal. It alright if I crash in the granny flat upstairs."
"Not a problem. You could come stay with Angelica and I tonight."Jack offered.
"Mate thank you for the offer. But I don't need to hear the both of you" I laughed but soon groaned in pain at my broken ribs.
"Your sure"
"Yes I'll be fine Angelica. It's been a long day. I'll probably be out like a light soon as I go to bed."I answered
"Alright. We'll lock up once we're finished here. Oh Phillip Swift left your bag here for you. It's in the office."
I headed upstairs to the flat. I showered and changed for bed. As predicted I was out like a light.
My phone ringing woke me at half passed four in the morning."Hello" I groggily answered
"Will it's Elizabeth. I'm parked outside can I come up" Elizabeth spoke on the other end of the line.
"Hang on. I'll be down in a minute to let you in" I got out of bed being mindful of my broken ribs.
I headed down stairs. Unlocking the main door into the Pearl. Elizabeth looked like she had as much sleep as I had. Fuck all.
"You want a cup of tea, coffee or something stronger."Jack wouldn't mind if I helped myself.
"Cup of tea thank you. I didn't wake you did I."
"You did. I used to getting fuck all sleep anyway" I led Elizabeth through to Jack's office.
I went out to the kitchen to make a pot of tea. I needed something a little stronger. I made one cup of tea and a coffee for me. I grabbed a bottle of Jameson Whiskey from behind the bar along with some cream and sugar.
"Irish coffee seemed to do the trick for me when I can't sleep. But seeing as your driving. It will have be just a normal cup of tea"I placed our respective beverages in front of us.
A comfortable silence fell between us after that.
"So how come you here with me at Pearl at five a clock in the morning" I asked.
"I couldn't sleep. I just wanted to talk to someone"
"Nightmare" I asked.
"I know he's locked up. But I can't not feel uneasy anyway. Your going back to Hereford later today"
"I am why" I asked.
"You wouldn't mind if I came with you. And stayed a while. It's just I don't feel safe anymore it's like he took my sense of security away. And for some unknown reason I feel safer with you"
"If that's what you want. Then you can stay with me as long as you like" I agreeded. I barely knew Elizabeth. I still had this strong sense to want to protect her. Why I didn't know.