Some ppl asked when before/after the movie this takes place. . .I don't
know! It doesn't really matter, cuz I don't think I'm gonna be mentioning
the movie events in this story. If I do, I'll be sure to mention it in the
header - see, there IS a reason to read these things! lol
Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters except Charlotte Billings, Captain Hawkings. . .and any other ones who aren't in the movie, nor will I ever *sob*.don't sue (
This is my first attempt at fanfiction of ANY sort.please R&R, but don't flame!!! *hopes she won't have to wear flame-retardant suit*
Summary: Charlotte, daughter of a famous pirate hunter, finds herself rescued by CJS and aboard his ship. Can she get over her preconceived notions of pirates and her feelings for Jack before it's too late?
".." Denotes speech, '..' Denotes thought
ON WITH THE STORY!!!
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Several weeks later, the crew was feeling much more fit and lively with some good food in them. Their clothes were looking a huge amount less ragged, and Charlotte felt a strange sense of pride. PRIDE?! She shouldn't be helping pirates! She began to argue with herself in her head.
'Why am I helping pirates? Why do I care how their food tastes or their clothing looks? And why on earth did I pay special attention to Jack - Captain Sparrow's clothes? Because he's the captain, of course! So what? Well, the captain should be an example for the rest of the crew. Do you really believe that? These are PIRATES for God's sake! Admit it, you just wanted his clothes to look nice. What? Where did that come from? I don't care how his clothes look! Yes you do. All right, maybe I do care, just a little. . .But I was just trying to be nice, I mean he did give me a nice cabin all to myself!'
Her thoughts were interrupted by shouts up on deck and the sound of gunfire. Jumping out of her chair, she rushed on deck. There was a large ship 25 yards to port; it was flying the Union Jack. They had come to rescue her! Charlotte felt butterflies flutter in her stomach, but she didn't know if they were of joy or apprehension. 'Do I really want to leave?' Abandoning that thought, she decided to find out what was going on.
"Jack? JACK! Where are you?"
She scanned the ship, and saw him through the confusion and chaos. He was standing near the rail, shooting his pistols at the redcoats and shouting orders to his crew. She dashed over to him, squinting through the smoke.
"Jack! What's going on?"
"It's the Avenger, love, the pride of the Royal Navy," Jack responded grimly. (a/n: I didn't feel write using the Dauntless, so I made a new ship :-D)
"But what do they want?"
"I'm sure we'll find out soon enough."
"You mean they're going to board the Pearl?
"They've got us outgunned and outmanned -"
"We're doomed, then! They wouldn't be firing at us if they knew I was on here-"
"I never said we were doomed, love! Captain Jack Sparrow's still go' a few tricks up 'is sleeve, if'n they try to board the Pearl. And anyways, since ye seem so eager to find out wha' they want, ye won't have to wait too long. I'm sure they'll be usin' one of those bullhorn things to announce their intentions pre'y soon."
Jack was proved right before Charlotte could respond.
"THIS IS CAPTAIN HAWKINGS, ABOARD THE H.M.S. AVENGER. WE DEMAND THAT YOU SURRENDER ONE 'JACK SPARROW,' (here jack winced and muttered, "Captain Jack Sparrow!") WHO IS WANTED FOR NUMEROUS CRIMES AGAINST THE CROWN. WE ALSO DEMAND THAT YOU SURRENDER YOUR SHIP AND ALL ITS CREW, WHO WILL BE TRIED FOR PIRACY. IF YOU DO NOT COMPLY, WE WILL BE FORCED TO BOARD YOUR SHIP AND TAKE IT BY FORCE. AGAIN - YOU WILL SURRENDER JACK SPARROW, OR YOU WILL BE DESTROYED."
"Like 'ell we will! FIRE!!!" shouted Jack.
He turned away and went to help his crew.
"Bloody Royal Navy," he muttered sullenly. Suddenly he paused, and cocked an eyebrow, as if waiting for something.
"I SAID, FIRE!!!!!!"
The cannons boomed, and he surveyed the damage to the Avenger. Several large holes had been ripped in her side and sails, and she was taking on water. There were several fires on deck. 'Damn my crew has good aim!' She turned away, and began to sail as her crew made repairs. She was not a threat. . .for now.
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DUN DUN DUUUUN!!! CLIFFHANGER ENDING!! (sorta) BOOM! Meep! Lol ok R&R!!!!!!!!!! come on!!!! And would someone plz explain to me wut a Mary Sue is?? PLEASE? *puppy dog eyes* *begs*
Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters except Charlotte Billings, Captain Hawkings. . .and any other ones who aren't in the movie, nor will I ever *sob*.don't sue (
This is my first attempt at fanfiction of ANY sort.please R&R, but don't flame!!! *hopes she won't have to wear flame-retardant suit*
Summary: Charlotte, daughter of a famous pirate hunter, finds herself rescued by CJS and aboard his ship. Can she get over her preconceived notions of pirates and her feelings for Jack before it's too late?
".." Denotes speech, '..' Denotes thought
ON WITH THE STORY!!!
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Chapter 4: Jack's Bane
Several weeks later, the crew was feeling much more fit and lively with some good food in them. Their clothes were looking a huge amount less ragged, and Charlotte felt a strange sense of pride. PRIDE?! She shouldn't be helping pirates! She began to argue with herself in her head.
'Why am I helping pirates? Why do I care how their food tastes or their clothing looks? And why on earth did I pay special attention to Jack - Captain Sparrow's clothes? Because he's the captain, of course! So what? Well, the captain should be an example for the rest of the crew. Do you really believe that? These are PIRATES for God's sake! Admit it, you just wanted his clothes to look nice. What? Where did that come from? I don't care how his clothes look! Yes you do. All right, maybe I do care, just a little. . .But I was just trying to be nice, I mean he did give me a nice cabin all to myself!'
Her thoughts were interrupted by shouts up on deck and the sound of gunfire. Jumping out of her chair, she rushed on deck. There was a large ship 25 yards to port; it was flying the Union Jack. They had come to rescue her! Charlotte felt butterflies flutter in her stomach, but she didn't know if they were of joy or apprehension. 'Do I really want to leave?' Abandoning that thought, she decided to find out what was going on.
"Jack? JACK! Where are you?"
She scanned the ship, and saw him through the confusion and chaos. He was standing near the rail, shooting his pistols at the redcoats and shouting orders to his crew. She dashed over to him, squinting through the smoke.
"Jack! What's going on?"
"It's the Avenger, love, the pride of the Royal Navy," Jack responded grimly. (a/n: I didn't feel write using the Dauntless, so I made a new ship :-D)
"But what do they want?"
"I'm sure we'll find out soon enough."
"You mean they're going to board the Pearl?
"They've got us outgunned and outmanned -"
"We're doomed, then! They wouldn't be firing at us if they knew I was on here-"
"I never said we were doomed, love! Captain Jack Sparrow's still go' a few tricks up 'is sleeve, if'n they try to board the Pearl. And anyways, since ye seem so eager to find out wha' they want, ye won't have to wait too long. I'm sure they'll be usin' one of those bullhorn things to announce their intentions pre'y soon."
Jack was proved right before Charlotte could respond.
"THIS IS CAPTAIN HAWKINGS, ABOARD THE H.M.S. AVENGER. WE DEMAND THAT YOU SURRENDER ONE 'JACK SPARROW,' (here jack winced and muttered, "Captain Jack Sparrow!") WHO IS WANTED FOR NUMEROUS CRIMES AGAINST THE CROWN. WE ALSO DEMAND THAT YOU SURRENDER YOUR SHIP AND ALL ITS CREW, WHO WILL BE TRIED FOR PIRACY. IF YOU DO NOT COMPLY, WE WILL BE FORCED TO BOARD YOUR SHIP AND TAKE IT BY FORCE. AGAIN - YOU WILL SURRENDER JACK SPARROW, OR YOU WILL BE DESTROYED."
"Like 'ell we will! FIRE!!!" shouted Jack.
He turned away and went to help his crew.
"Bloody Royal Navy," he muttered sullenly. Suddenly he paused, and cocked an eyebrow, as if waiting for something.
"I SAID, FIRE!!!!!!"
The cannons boomed, and he surveyed the damage to the Avenger. Several large holes had been ripped in her side and sails, and she was taking on water. There were several fires on deck. 'Damn my crew has good aim!' She turned away, and began to sail as her crew made repairs. She was not a threat. . .for now.
Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
DUN DUN DUUUUN!!! CLIFFHANGER ENDING!! (sorta) BOOM! Meep! Lol ok R&R!!!!!!!!!! come on!!!! And would someone plz explain to me wut a Mary Sue is?? PLEASE? *puppy dog eyes* *begs*