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AN: Yes, the series is almost over. I suppose that I could write another sequel, but I *really* want to write a Will Turner romance instead. I'll have to think about it. Anyway, enjoy the chapter!
Chapter 12: Unexpected Love:
After being rescued from the clutches of their grandfather and Thomas Pierce, Julia and Kat were extremely relieved to be back aboard the Black Pearl. After telling their parents, brother, and Bill Turner what had happened to them and everything they had seen, their audience was quiet for a while. Their mother looked like she was trying to remember something, but was having no luck.
"I suppose I can see why Lord Holloway would think I'm his long-lost daughter, but I can't remember anything from before the day I washed up in Port Royal," Lara said, rubbing the side of her head in thought. "In all this time, nothing from my past has resurfaced for one reason or another, and I'm quite content with that." She reached over and clutched her husband's hand. "If I were to return to that dull, confining noble life after living the freedom of the seas for so long, I know I would wither and die. No, I think I'm better off here, where I have all the freedom and happiness in the world, and I believe our family is lucky to have it as well." Everyone nodded in agreement before turning the topic towards how to rid the Pearl of its disguise as a merchant ship.
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The Black Pearl was less than a week away from Port Royal, and Bill Turner was in his cabin, beginning to panic. He didn't want to return to the confining life of Port Royal after he had experienced the freedom of the seas! He knew that his parents were content in Port Royal, but the pirate blood that flowed in Bill's veins was asking him to remain on the ship his grandfather and father had once served on. Not only that, but he was beginning to feel extremely attached to a Miss Julia Sparrow. He'd thought that he had risked the journey to England in order to rescue his two friends, but now he realized that he had really done it because of his feelings for Julia, feelings which dated back to the very first day she had beaten him in that swordfight when they were little children. He was in love with the eldest daughter of Captain Jack Sparrow, but did she feel the same way? There was only one way to find out.
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Night was beginning to fall on the deck of the Black Pearl, and all was relatively quiet. The crewmembers were gambling and drinking in the galley, and the Captain and his wife, son, and youngest daughter were in the Captain's cabin playing cards. Meanwhile, Julia Sparrow was taking a moment above deck to enjoy the peacefulness of the ship and the sea she had missed for so long. She went to her favorite spot on the ship, near the figurehead at the front of the ship, where the wind could blow away her cares. As she leaned against the railing, she felt another presence beside her and turned to take a look, smiling when she saw it was Bill. Her heart gave a funny lurch at the sight of him. He was a very handsome young man, and she'd had a crush on him since she was thirteen years old. Well, she had thought it was a crush, but since it hadn't gone away, she could only assume one thing: she was in love. She inwardly shook her head at the idea and decided to break the silence between them.
"So, Bill, what brings you out here on deck?" she asked him. "Wouldn't you rather be down below gambling with the crew?"
"Actually, I came here to see you," he whispered, looking at her out of the corner of his eye.
Her heart fluttered. "Me? What for?" she asked, leaning closer to him so that she could hear his whispering over the wind coming off the sea.
Bill put his hands on the railing and looked down at them. "Julia, we've known each other for so long that I feel like I know you better than anyone else in my life," he said, gripping the railing. "And I've found that my feelings for you go beyond those of a long-time friendship."
Julia could feel her heart stop. "Bill, what are you saying?" she asked. She thought she knew, but she had to be sure.
Bill turned and looked down at her, his brown eyes staring down into hers. "I love you," he whispered to her.
Julia again felt her heart stop before she leapt forward and kissed him on the lips. Bill was surprised at her boldness, but soon relaxed, wrapping his arms around her waist and pulling her close. The two of the stood there, holding and kissing one another until a voice broke through their aura of contentment.
"Well, don't the two of ye look cute together?"
The two lovebirds turned around and paled when they saw Jack standing right behind them.
"Dad!" Julia exclaimed, blushing as she tried to pull away from Bill. Unfortunately, Bill had a strong grip on her.
"Oh, don't mind me, ye lovebirds," Jack said, grinning at his daughter and Bill. "I'll go back down and tell yer mum you're busy." He turned around and headed below.
Julia blushed even more as she buried her face in Bill's shirt. "That was so embarrassing," she murmured.
Bill smiled. "Well, at least he left us alone afterwards," he said. He grabbed her chin and lifted her face towards his again, engulfing her in another kiss. Their romantic moment would last the entire night as they stood on the deck, watching the stars go by.
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The next morning, Annamaria told Julia and Bill they were needed down below in the Captain's cabin, where Jack and Lara were seated at a table, waiting for them. Julia and Bill took seats across from them, and the two lovebirds were severely questioned by the two elder Sparrows, such as how much did they love each other, what would happen after they returned to Port Royal, and whether Julia would stay on land or Bill would join her at sea. The two young people gave straightforward, honest answers to all of the questions, except for the last one about where they would live.
"With your permission, I would personally like to join you at sea, Captain Sparrow," Bill said, addressing Jack with respect. He didn't think it would be appropriate to call Jack his 'uncle,' especially when he was in love with his 'uncle's' daughter.
Jack shook his head. "I'd like to have ye onboard, lad, but yer folks are going to have something opposing to say about that," he said, leaning back in his chair. Both Julia and Bill looked crushed. "Now, don't ye start looking depressed, youngsters," he said, waving his hands around. "I've got no problem with the two of ye being in love, and neither does my bonny lass," he reached out to hold Lara's hand lovingly, "but Bill still has to talk to his Mum and Dad first before the two of ye can get hitched." The two younger people nodded again.
"You'll just have to wait until we return to Port Royal," Lara said, still holding on to Jack's hand. "I'm sure your parents will be very happy for the both of you." The conversation then turned to where on the Pearl the two newlyweds would stay if Bill were to remain on the ship after the wedding, or if Jack would have to pitch in for a house on land for the two afterwards. Throughout the whole talk, Bill and Jack didn't once let go of the hands of the women they loved.
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The Black Pearl had pulled into the main harbor of Port Royal after dark so as not to cause panic among the populous, and the entire Sparrow family, plus Bill, arrived at the Governor's house just in time for dinner. To add to their luck, the Turners were there as well. After everyone had eaten, Governor Swann escorted everyone into the parlor, where the Sparrows gave a detailed account of their adventures. Jack and Lara described what had happened after the girls had vanished, and Julia and Kat told them of what had happened after being kidnapped. The Sparrow family didn't fail to notice how Bill had taken a seat next to Julia and was holding and stroking her hand, much like what Jack was doing with Lara's hand. After both tales were told, Jack looked pointedly at Bill and Julia, who blushed under his gaze. Their change in facial color attracted the attention of everyone in the room.
"Bill, are you blushing?" Elizabeth asked her son, who blushed even harder.
"I believe he is," Will said, grinning at his son. His smile somewhat shifted when he noticed how his son was holding the hand of Jack Sparrow's eldest daughter. "Bill, is there something you'd like to tell us?"
"Um, yes, Father, there is," Bill said, clearing his throat. "Julia and I are in love and want to get married."
"What?!" Elizabeth's scream echoed throughout the Governor's mansion. The other people in the room winced.
"Now Lizzie, it really isn't that bad," Lara said, hurriedly trying to calm her friend down.
"Not that bad?" Elizabeth said in disbelief. "My son goes away for four months, and upon his return he decides he wants to get married? How is that not bad?"
"Now, really Elizabeth," Jack said, waving his free hand around while the other lay in his wife's grasp. "The two have known one another since Jay and Julia were born, and they've grown up playing with each other. They know how the other thinks, and they have similar likes and dislikes. Frankly, I'm amazed they didn't fall in love sooner!"
"Dad!" Julia exclaimed, embarrassed at her father's boldness.
"Well, it's true, treasure, and don't interrupt me while I'm talking," Jack said, chiding his daughter. He turned towards Will. "Come on, whelp, help me out here."
Will sighed. "Elizabeth, both you and Jack raise good points," he said, looking between his wife and friends. "I'm as surprised as you are about this, but it really is a good match between them. They compliment each other perfectly, just like Jack and Lara, and you and I do." He raised his hand to stop Elizabeth's protest. "I would rather have Bill married to someone all three of us have known and loved for years than marry a complete stranger the two of us have never met. I hope you can agree with that."
Elizabeth sighed. "You're right, Will," she said, collapsing back in her chair. "You just surprised me, Bill, that's all. It is rather unexpected news." She smiled at her son. "I'm just glad that you've found love and happiness just like your father and I have."
Bill released Julia's hand, stood, and walked over to his mother, who stood as well, and the two embraced. "Thank you for your support, Mother," he said. He released her and both returned to their seats, Bill once again taking Julia's hand in his.
Elizabeth smiled when she saw the two of them sitting together, holding hands. 'Perhaps it isn't that bad,' she thought. Aloud, she said, "So where will the two of you live after the wedding?" The room went quiet for a moment.
Bill shifted uncomfortably. "Well, Mother, I was hoping that the Captain would allow me to stay on his ship after we got married." He inwardly prepared for another outburst from his mother and was surprised when all she did was smile.
"I suppose the sea called to you, didn't it, Bill?" Elizabeth asked. Her son nodded. "Well, far be it for me to keep you away from the ocean that calls to you as it called to your grandfather." She smiled again. "The two of you have my blessings to stay onboard the Black Pearl, as long as you promise to visit often, and," she looked over at Julia, "as long as you're here for any children that might be born." Julia blushed as she nodded her agreement.
"So it's settled then," Governor Swann stated after being silent for the whole argument. "Now, when would the two of you like to be married?"
"Hopefully soon," Jack said. Every head turned towards him. "I've got some serious plundering I need to do to compensate for the money spent on this grand rescue mission, after all. Perhaps a week or two from now would do?"
Governor Swann nodded. "How about eight days? That would give ample time for the dress, the church, the food, and everything else to be planned. What do you say?" Everyone else nodded. "Perfect! Now, Captain Sparrow, will you and your family be staying here or at the Turner home?"
It was soon decided that Jack, Lara, and Jay would stay with the Turners while Bill, Julia and Kat remained at the Governor's home. As they separated for the night, everyone agreed to meet back at the Governor's house the next day to start planning the wedding. After their parents had left, Bill went to his own room for some sleep while Kat dragged Julia into the room they would be sharing, both discussing the upcoming event.
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Meanwhile, in the Atlantic Ocean:
"Captain, how long until we arrive at Port Royal?" asked Thomas Pierce as he stood beside the helm, next to the said captain.
"If this weather holds, we should be there in a little over a week, sir," the captain replied.
"Most excellent," Thomas replied as he turned his head towards the sea. "Most excellent indeed."
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AN: There is only one more chapter and an epilogue after this, so prepare for the ending of this story! Don't forget to leave a review!
AN: Yes, the series is almost over. I suppose that I could write another sequel, but I *really* want to write a Will Turner romance instead. I'll have to think about it. Anyway, enjoy the chapter!
Chapter 12: Unexpected Love:
After being rescued from the clutches of their grandfather and Thomas Pierce, Julia and Kat were extremely relieved to be back aboard the Black Pearl. After telling their parents, brother, and Bill Turner what had happened to them and everything they had seen, their audience was quiet for a while. Their mother looked like she was trying to remember something, but was having no luck.
"I suppose I can see why Lord Holloway would think I'm his long-lost daughter, but I can't remember anything from before the day I washed up in Port Royal," Lara said, rubbing the side of her head in thought. "In all this time, nothing from my past has resurfaced for one reason or another, and I'm quite content with that." She reached over and clutched her husband's hand. "If I were to return to that dull, confining noble life after living the freedom of the seas for so long, I know I would wither and die. No, I think I'm better off here, where I have all the freedom and happiness in the world, and I believe our family is lucky to have it as well." Everyone nodded in agreement before turning the topic towards how to rid the Pearl of its disguise as a merchant ship.
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The Black Pearl was less than a week away from Port Royal, and Bill Turner was in his cabin, beginning to panic. He didn't want to return to the confining life of Port Royal after he had experienced the freedom of the seas! He knew that his parents were content in Port Royal, but the pirate blood that flowed in Bill's veins was asking him to remain on the ship his grandfather and father had once served on. Not only that, but he was beginning to feel extremely attached to a Miss Julia Sparrow. He'd thought that he had risked the journey to England in order to rescue his two friends, but now he realized that he had really done it because of his feelings for Julia, feelings which dated back to the very first day she had beaten him in that swordfight when they were little children. He was in love with the eldest daughter of Captain Jack Sparrow, but did she feel the same way? There was only one way to find out.
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Night was beginning to fall on the deck of the Black Pearl, and all was relatively quiet. The crewmembers were gambling and drinking in the galley, and the Captain and his wife, son, and youngest daughter were in the Captain's cabin playing cards. Meanwhile, Julia Sparrow was taking a moment above deck to enjoy the peacefulness of the ship and the sea she had missed for so long. She went to her favorite spot on the ship, near the figurehead at the front of the ship, where the wind could blow away her cares. As she leaned against the railing, she felt another presence beside her and turned to take a look, smiling when she saw it was Bill. Her heart gave a funny lurch at the sight of him. He was a very handsome young man, and she'd had a crush on him since she was thirteen years old. Well, she had thought it was a crush, but since it hadn't gone away, she could only assume one thing: she was in love. She inwardly shook her head at the idea and decided to break the silence between them.
"So, Bill, what brings you out here on deck?" she asked him. "Wouldn't you rather be down below gambling with the crew?"
"Actually, I came here to see you," he whispered, looking at her out of the corner of his eye.
Her heart fluttered. "Me? What for?" she asked, leaning closer to him so that she could hear his whispering over the wind coming off the sea.
Bill put his hands on the railing and looked down at them. "Julia, we've known each other for so long that I feel like I know you better than anyone else in my life," he said, gripping the railing. "And I've found that my feelings for you go beyond those of a long-time friendship."
Julia could feel her heart stop. "Bill, what are you saying?" she asked. She thought she knew, but she had to be sure.
Bill turned and looked down at her, his brown eyes staring down into hers. "I love you," he whispered to her.
Julia again felt her heart stop before she leapt forward and kissed him on the lips. Bill was surprised at her boldness, but soon relaxed, wrapping his arms around her waist and pulling her close. The two of the stood there, holding and kissing one another until a voice broke through their aura of contentment.
"Well, don't the two of ye look cute together?"
The two lovebirds turned around and paled when they saw Jack standing right behind them.
"Dad!" Julia exclaimed, blushing as she tried to pull away from Bill. Unfortunately, Bill had a strong grip on her.
"Oh, don't mind me, ye lovebirds," Jack said, grinning at his daughter and Bill. "I'll go back down and tell yer mum you're busy." He turned around and headed below.
Julia blushed even more as she buried her face in Bill's shirt. "That was so embarrassing," she murmured.
Bill smiled. "Well, at least he left us alone afterwards," he said. He grabbed her chin and lifted her face towards his again, engulfing her in another kiss. Their romantic moment would last the entire night as they stood on the deck, watching the stars go by.
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The next morning, Annamaria told Julia and Bill they were needed down below in the Captain's cabin, where Jack and Lara were seated at a table, waiting for them. Julia and Bill took seats across from them, and the two lovebirds were severely questioned by the two elder Sparrows, such as how much did they love each other, what would happen after they returned to Port Royal, and whether Julia would stay on land or Bill would join her at sea. The two young people gave straightforward, honest answers to all of the questions, except for the last one about where they would live.
"With your permission, I would personally like to join you at sea, Captain Sparrow," Bill said, addressing Jack with respect. He didn't think it would be appropriate to call Jack his 'uncle,' especially when he was in love with his 'uncle's' daughter.
Jack shook his head. "I'd like to have ye onboard, lad, but yer folks are going to have something opposing to say about that," he said, leaning back in his chair. Both Julia and Bill looked crushed. "Now, don't ye start looking depressed, youngsters," he said, waving his hands around. "I've got no problem with the two of ye being in love, and neither does my bonny lass," he reached out to hold Lara's hand lovingly, "but Bill still has to talk to his Mum and Dad first before the two of ye can get hitched." The two younger people nodded again.
"You'll just have to wait until we return to Port Royal," Lara said, still holding on to Jack's hand. "I'm sure your parents will be very happy for the both of you." The conversation then turned to where on the Pearl the two newlyweds would stay if Bill were to remain on the ship after the wedding, or if Jack would have to pitch in for a house on land for the two afterwards. Throughout the whole talk, Bill and Jack didn't once let go of the hands of the women they loved.
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The Black Pearl had pulled into the main harbor of Port Royal after dark so as not to cause panic among the populous, and the entire Sparrow family, plus Bill, arrived at the Governor's house just in time for dinner. To add to their luck, the Turners were there as well. After everyone had eaten, Governor Swann escorted everyone into the parlor, where the Sparrows gave a detailed account of their adventures. Jack and Lara described what had happened after the girls had vanished, and Julia and Kat told them of what had happened after being kidnapped. The Sparrow family didn't fail to notice how Bill had taken a seat next to Julia and was holding and stroking her hand, much like what Jack was doing with Lara's hand. After both tales were told, Jack looked pointedly at Bill and Julia, who blushed under his gaze. Their change in facial color attracted the attention of everyone in the room.
"Bill, are you blushing?" Elizabeth asked her son, who blushed even harder.
"I believe he is," Will said, grinning at his son. His smile somewhat shifted when he noticed how his son was holding the hand of Jack Sparrow's eldest daughter. "Bill, is there something you'd like to tell us?"
"Um, yes, Father, there is," Bill said, clearing his throat. "Julia and I are in love and want to get married."
"What?!" Elizabeth's scream echoed throughout the Governor's mansion. The other people in the room winced.
"Now Lizzie, it really isn't that bad," Lara said, hurriedly trying to calm her friend down.
"Not that bad?" Elizabeth said in disbelief. "My son goes away for four months, and upon his return he decides he wants to get married? How is that not bad?"
"Now, really Elizabeth," Jack said, waving his free hand around while the other lay in his wife's grasp. "The two have known one another since Jay and Julia were born, and they've grown up playing with each other. They know how the other thinks, and they have similar likes and dislikes. Frankly, I'm amazed they didn't fall in love sooner!"
"Dad!" Julia exclaimed, embarrassed at her father's boldness.
"Well, it's true, treasure, and don't interrupt me while I'm talking," Jack said, chiding his daughter. He turned towards Will. "Come on, whelp, help me out here."
Will sighed. "Elizabeth, both you and Jack raise good points," he said, looking between his wife and friends. "I'm as surprised as you are about this, but it really is a good match between them. They compliment each other perfectly, just like Jack and Lara, and you and I do." He raised his hand to stop Elizabeth's protest. "I would rather have Bill married to someone all three of us have known and loved for years than marry a complete stranger the two of us have never met. I hope you can agree with that."
Elizabeth sighed. "You're right, Will," she said, collapsing back in her chair. "You just surprised me, Bill, that's all. It is rather unexpected news." She smiled at her son. "I'm just glad that you've found love and happiness just like your father and I have."
Bill released Julia's hand, stood, and walked over to his mother, who stood as well, and the two embraced. "Thank you for your support, Mother," he said. He released her and both returned to their seats, Bill once again taking Julia's hand in his.
Elizabeth smiled when she saw the two of them sitting together, holding hands. 'Perhaps it isn't that bad,' she thought. Aloud, she said, "So where will the two of you live after the wedding?" The room went quiet for a moment.
Bill shifted uncomfortably. "Well, Mother, I was hoping that the Captain would allow me to stay on his ship after we got married." He inwardly prepared for another outburst from his mother and was surprised when all she did was smile.
"I suppose the sea called to you, didn't it, Bill?" Elizabeth asked. Her son nodded. "Well, far be it for me to keep you away from the ocean that calls to you as it called to your grandfather." She smiled again. "The two of you have my blessings to stay onboard the Black Pearl, as long as you promise to visit often, and," she looked over at Julia, "as long as you're here for any children that might be born." Julia blushed as she nodded her agreement.
"So it's settled then," Governor Swann stated after being silent for the whole argument. "Now, when would the two of you like to be married?"
"Hopefully soon," Jack said. Every head turned towards him. "I've got some serious plundering I need to do to compensate for the money spent on this grand rescue mission, after all. Perhaps a week or two from now would do?"
Governor Swann nodded. "How about eight days? That would give ample time for the dress, the church, the food, and everything else to be planned. What do you say?" Everyone else nodded. "Perfect! Now, Captain Sparrow, will you and your family be staying here or at the Turner home?"
It was soon decided that Jack, Lara, and Jay would stay with the Turners while Bill, Julia and Kat remained at the Governor's home. As they separated for the night, everyone agreed to meet back at the Governor's house the next day to start planning the wedding. After their parents had left, Bill went to his own room for some sleep while Kat dragged Julia into the room they would be sharing, both discussing the upcoming event.
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Meanwhile, in the Atlantic Ocean:
"Captain, how long until we arrive at Port Royal?" asked Thomas Pierce as he stood beside the helm, next to the said captain.
"If this weather holds, we should be there in a little over a week, sir," the captain replied.
"Most excellent," Thomas replied as he turned his head towards the sea. "Most excellent indeed."
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AN: There is only one more chapter and an epilogue after this, so prepare for the ending of this story! Don't forget to leave a review!