Chapter 49:
A/N: *Nev stands at the back of the ship with her arms flailing about trying to act important, while reviewers stand by listening intently to what the lass has to say.* Well, Well it's seems everyday we get closer and closer to the demise of my story, only one more chapter left to write after this one. But don't worry my fellow Scalawags, for I have yet another trick up my sleeve, yes another surprise for you. What is it you ask? Well- . *Her sentence is cut short as she flips off the back of the ship and in to the roaring sea. Okay maybe they're not roaring but the calm seas, better?*
Anne: *Rolls eyes* What a pathetic excuse for a pirate. Well I suppose you'll be wanting to read the next chapter so ere' it is. *Sighs* I guess I'll be the one saving her? *Looks to the reviewers*
Reviewers: *Nod Vigorously*
Anne: What good are ye? Get your stinking carcasses off me precious ship! *Smiles an evil grin as she watches the reviewers scurry away from her* Now that's how yeh handle em'. Whoa! *Anne loses balance and flips over the railing into the water.*
Disclaimer: I do not own anything that is virtually related to the movie except my cd, which I paid for! So as you can see there really is no reason for me to write these stupid disclaimers any more because no one really reads them and they're just a waste of good writing space. Plus the fact that I don't own squat and probably never will, although it would be nice to own Jack Sparrow or his counter part Johnny Depp, either one will do. Did I mention this is a waste of space!
Salina stopped in the middle of the deck and pushed her fingers through her hair wildly letting all of her tension and frustration out. She quickly reminded herself of the circumstances in which she was encircled and tried to rid her face of the anger she felt. Salina strolled up to the steer by Jack and tried once more to hide her rage, but it didn't work.
"What's got ye in an uproar this mornin'? Did my animalistic ways keep ye up all night?" He let a sly grin plaster itself to his face and Salina couldn't help but laugh.
"No, no. I'm just wondering when it is your planin' on telling me more bout' this little adventure we're on." She walked to the front of the steer and faced him eye to eye. She knew it was bold, but why be subtle in a time like this?
"What is it ye got in yer head Salina?" He asked moving his face closer to hers; she could feel his breath upon her lips.
Her eyes closed and she took a step aside placing her hands on the wheel. "Jack do ye remember the day you taught me how to steer?"
His eyes narrowed and he stepped back letting her take a firm grip of the wood. "Aye." He replied in a grave voice.
"Well ye also said that ye'd teach me how to take full control of this ship and to this day you haven't. Sure I know the basics, but I want to know how to control the ship not just run it. So go on, teach." She insisted as she let her fingers trace the curves of the steer.
Jack stepped behind her pressing his body to hers, his hands slowly moved down her arms until they reached the wood. "The first thing you have to do is-."
"Sir, I think it's time ye had your talk with the crew." Will proposed to Jack, stepping up the last stair and watching his captain and crewmember. Salina's eyes burned a hole in Will's soul reminding him onc more of how he had betrayed her and Jack.
"Aye, I guess I should. We'll finish this later, love." He leaned down and kissed her neck before swaggering off down the steps and into the lower parts of the ship.
"There won't be a later." Salina leaned her arms on the steer and sighed, for she was afraid now. Afraid that she might have made things worse for Jack by even stepping on this ship or by saving him all them years ago. But if she hadn't would this have happened anyway, maybe even sooner. Salina pushed these thoughts aside as she placed the chain back under her shirt and walked off down to the dinning hall where all the men had gathered.
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"Now, now gents this is the time, the right time, the opportune time for a new adventure. We're sailing to the Isle de Meirta. The lost isle mystery, one that ye can't find unless ye know where it is." The men sat quietly as they listened to their captain explain the adventure to them, his arms flailing about.
"Inside of this isle, buried deep at its belly there is said to be treasure. Cortez's treasure."
"It's a fools earned Jack!" Salina shouted as she entered the dinning hall slipping through the crowd of men and making her way to the captain.
"Explain yourself." Demanded Barbossa.
"Don't rush me! I'm not one to be rushed especially by you, so please let me speak." Jack was shocked by her forwardness with Barbossa, he had never seen her express so much anger towards him. They were generally thought of as good friends, but now it seems that statement is questionable.
"If I am correct in saying, the Isle De Meirta is and isle of treasure, tis true. But, there is a curse to it, so I've erd'. The treasure was blood money paid to stem the slaughter Cortez reeked across the land and in so the heathen gods placed upon the gold a curse."
Salina stepped up behind Barbossa and rubbed her hands onto his shoulders and began to whisper in his ear. "One that would surely make you quiver in your boots."
He whirled around grabbing her by her hand; Salina flung her body back and winced from his tight grip. "Ye should watch your tong woman!" He hissed nearly spitting in her face.
"How bout' we have ourselves some rum!" Jack yelled quickly changing the subject. The men stood and grabbed their mugs as a bottle of the fowl drink was passed from man to man, but all of them keeping their eyes fixed on Salina and Barbossa.
Barbossa still held his grip on the woman and tightened it every chance he could get. "I'll see to ye later." He snarled before letting go and retreating from the room.
Salina gazed down at the red ring and finger imprints on her wrist and then turned to find Jack huddling over her shoulder. "Yes?" She inquired curiously.
"I was just wondering what business Barbossa might have to be seeing you about later, especially in that manner." Salina shook her alarmed look from her expression and replied pleasantly.
"He wants me to show him how to dress like a real gentleman." She pushed past Jack and stopped at the doorway to look at the crew. Some gave her glares others gave her fake smiles. She didn't know which was better a hateful glare that tells the truth or a pleasant smile that lies. She turned and walked out of the room up on to the top deck.
Jack followed Salina intently, he was mad at her for making a scene in there, he realized she was a woman and women generally express their emotions, but he felt that unnecessary. On top of that he wanted to know what was going on between Barbossa and her and why the show so much hatred towards each other.
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"That wench should learn when to keep her mouth shut!" Twigg's shouted, making his point very clear to the other crew.
"Don't worry there's goin' to be a new Captain and he has a little plan for the woman, and this time Jack won't save her!" Regetti answered and then him and Pintel walked out of the dinning hall and back to their cabins.
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Jack came up on deck and saw Salina standing there at the railing letting the breeze hit her face and roll her salty hair. He approached her and leaned on the railing next to her.
"What was it like aboard this ship before I came along?" She asked with a certain strain in her voice.
Jack quirked his eyebrow at her and tried to answer the unusual question. "Well you've been aboard this ship for two years now, I thought maybe you knew how it is run on here." He said smiling a bit at how he twisted the subject so he wouldn't have to answer, but she quickly shot back.
"I know how it's run now, but what about before," Salina turned her body so she could face Jack. "What about before I was here? Where you ruthless a cutthroat? Is that why my father wished you dead?" Her tone got more hurtful and her hand began to shake in fear.
'Why am I doing this? I've shown so much emotion in the past few days, why? I haven't shown this much emotion since I first boarded. What have I become?' Salina questioned herself, as Jack looked deep into her eyes.
"I've changed since then." Jack mumbled, turning his glance back to the sea. "I've changed because of you."
"Me? How so?"
"When you first agreed to come along I honestly looked at you as my new whore." Salina cocked her eyebrows at the very bold and rude comment. "My men didn't think any different, but you had asked me to protect you so I did. You grew on me as you did the crew. They changed for a while and you changed me forever, that's why I-." He stopped because he could not finish.
"Why you love me, because I have the power to change you?"
"Not only that but you're bewitching and mesmerizing. The crew for the past two years has been under a trance created by you and your youthful ways. But I can fell the hunger in them rise, they no longer want a toy that dances for them they want meat, a fresh kill."
His words brought back the memory of Eric. "Why haven't you asked me about Eric, Jack?"
"Barbossa told me. He said that he had gotten drunk and men had ganged up on him, he didn't make it." His head hung low and Salina caught a glimpse of a tear on Jack's cheek. She had known Jack for two years and she had never seen him sad.
"I see. Shall we go in, tis a bit of a chill out here and the sun is setting. We have a big day tomorrow and we should want to be rested for it." Salina said pleasantly as she took her fiancé's hand and walked towards the cabin.
In the corner she spotted Barbossa and a chill ran up her spine. He mouthed something to her and she nodded as she entered the room. "Tonight, my last night." She said weakly so that Jack would not hear her.
After eating and talking for what had seemed forever they retired to bed. Salina lay wrapped in the covers next to Jack's warm body he had his hand wrapped in hers. She felt herself weaken for a moment and then strengthen, as the light in the room grew dimmer.
Later in the mists of the night Salina awoke to a voice. She peeked her head out from the covers and rubbed her eyes. It was Regetti he was standing by the window whispering to her. "It's time, milady."
Salina nodded and he was off. She looked over to Jack who was sound asleep at her side. He was so peaceful when he slept, always smiling. She leaned over and left a gentle kiss on his lips. "I love you, please know that."
She was up putting her pants on and then walking lightly over to the desk. She grabbed a little sack that Barbossa had given her earlier to put all the maps and information in; anything that would help him was good. 'All it is is a few things shoved in a bag and that's it. I'll be done with it in a moment.' Salina thought to herself.
"Salina." Salina's eyes flashed up and she saw Will at one of the side windows.
"Will what are ye doing?" She whispered back.
"You've got to get yourself out of here, and you got to do it now!"
"Why?" She questioned not even noticing Barbossa and part of the crew at the door.
"Just do it! They're here; you've got to go! Run!" Salina moved to get away but it was too late Regetti had already grabbed her hand. She pulled her dagger from the desk and slashed his arm and ran towards the door bag in hand.
Pintel stepped up and she ran straight into him. He flung her around causing the bag to plummet to the floor. "JACK!" She screamed but it was muffled as Pintel covered her mouth.
Salina had no other options so she bit down into his rough callused hands. Pintel let out a shout as Salina dropped to the floor.
"I've had quite enough of your games woman!" Barbossa stated as he grabbed Salina by the arms and yanked her from the floor. Jack sat up watching the events with wide eyes.
"Did I miss something?" He said looking from one man to the next as they gathered around his cabin.
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IN LIGHT OF OTHER EVENTS:
The two 'so called' pirates climbed up the side of they're un-named ship and flung themselves onto the wood, soaking the spots in which they lay.
Nev: Am I in one piece? *She checked her body making sure she was*
Anne: Aye, you are. Am I?
Nev: Yesum! Heh, let's not do that again, savvy?
Anne: Here, here! Nev?
Nev: Yes? What is it?
Anne: What are we to do if we just got back from nearly drowning in the sea and our ship is over run by angry mad reviewers whom dislike cliffhangers?
Nev: Well how the hell should I know? It's not like I've done this before. I suppose I could threaten not to write any more and see if they'll sheath their swords and kindly vacate our, sorry your ship.
Anne: Oh, good idea!
Nev: Thanks mate! Now lets see if it'll work. *Rolls over and stands up dripping wet.*
Reviewers: *Start laughing hysterically*
Nev: What's so funny? *Looks to Anne who joins in on the laughter* What's so funny?
Anne: The way *laugh* you're standing *cackle* makes you look *laugh* like you're peeing. *cackle, laugh, cackle*
Nev: *Peers down and notices water dripping down from her pants* Mary mother of Pearl!
A/N: Hope you enjoyed this chapter because there's only one more to go, and then it's all done. Mawha! I hold the power! I'VE GOT THE POWER! lol, coffee, it's good, real good. Any ways please, please review and let me know how you like the suspense, the angst, the Jack in bed sheets, possibly only bed sheets. Who knows? Well thanks you guys I love you so much!
A/N: *Nev stands at the back of the ship with her arms flailing about trying to act important, while reviewers stand by listening intently to what the lass has to say.* Well, Well it's seems everyday we get closer and closer to the demise of my story, only one more chapter left to write after this one. But don't worry my fellow Scalawags, for I have yet another trick up my sleeve, yes another surprise for you. What is it you ask? Well- . *Her sentence is cut short as she flips off the back of the ship and in to the roaring sea. Okay maybe they're not roaring but the calm seas, better?*
Anne: *Rolls eyes* What a pathetic excuse for a pirate. Well I suppose you'll be wanting to read the next chapter so ere' it is. *Sighs* I guess I'll be the one saving her? *Looks to the reviewers*
Reviewers: *Nod Vigorously*
Anne: What good are ye? Get your stinking carcasses off me precious ship! *Smiles an evil grin as she watches the reviewers scurry away from her* Now that's how yeh handle em'. Whoa! *Anne loses balance and flips over the railing into the water.*
Disclaimer: I do not own anything that is virtually related to the movie except my cd, which I paid for! So as you can see there really is no reason for me to write these stupid disclaimers any more because no one really reads them and they're just a waste of good writing space. Plus the fact that I don't own squat and probably never will, although it would be nice to own Jack Sparrow or his counter part Johnny Depp, either one will do. Did I mention this is a waste of space!
Salina stopped in the middle of the deck and pushed her fingers through her hair wildly letting all of her tension and frustration out. She quickly reminded herself of the circumstances in which she was encircled and tried to rid her face of the anger she felt. Salina strolled up to the steer by Jack and tried once more to hide her rage, but it didn't work.
"What's got ye in an uproar this mornin'? Did my animalistic ways keep ye up all night?" He let a sly grin plaster itself to his face and Salina couldn't help but laugh.
"No, no. I'm just wondering when it is your planin' on telling me more bout' this little adventure we're on." She walked to the front of the steer and faced him eye to eye. She knew it was bold, but why be subtle in a time like this?
"What is it ye got in yer head Salina?" He asked moving his face closer to hers; she could feel his breath upon her lips.
Her eyes closed and she took a step aside placing her hands on the wheel. "Jack do ye remember the day you taught me how to steer?"
His eyes narrowed and he stepped back letting her take a firm grip of the wood. "Aye." He replied in a grave voice.
"Well ye also said that ye'd teach me how to take full control of this ship and to this day you haven't. Sure I know the basics, but I want to know how to control the ship not just run it. So go on, teach." She insisted as she let her fingers trace the curves of the steer.
Jack stepped behind her pressing his body to hers, his hands slowly moved down her arms until they reached the wood. "The first thing you have to do is-."
"Sir, I think it's time ye had your talk with the crew." Will proposed to Jack, stepping up the last stair and watching his captain and crewmember. Salina's eyes burned a hole in Will's soul reminding him onc more of how he had betrayed her and Jack.
"Aye, I guess I should. We'll finish this later, love." He leaned down and kissed her neck before swaggering off down the steps and into the lower parts of the ship.
"There won't be a later." Salina leaned her arms on the steer and sighed, for she was afraid now. Afraid that she might have made things worse for Jack by even stepping on this ship or by saving him all them years ago. But if she hadn't would this have happened anyway, maybe even sooner. Salina pushed these thoughts aside as she placed the chain back under her shirt and walked off down to the dinning hall where all the men had gathered.
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"Now, now gents this is the time, the right time, the opportune time for a new adventure. We're sailing to the Isle de Meirta. The lost isle mystery, one that ye can't find unless ye know where it is." The men sat quietly as they listened to their captain explain the adventure to them, his arms flailing about.
"Inside of this isle, buried deep at its belly there is said to be treasure. Cortez's treasure."
"It's a fools earned Jack!" Salina shouted as she entered the dinning hall slipping through the crowd of men and making her way to the captain.
"Explain yourself." Demanded Barbossa.
"Don't rush me! I'm not one to be rushed especially by you, so please let me speak." Jack was shocked by her forwardness with Barbossa, he had never seen her express so much anger towards him. They were generally thought of as good friends, but now it seems that statement is questionable.
"If I am correct in saying, the Isle De Meirta is and isle of treasure, tis true. But, there is a curse to it, so I've erd'. The treasure was blood money paid to stem the slaughter Cortez reeked across the land and in so the heathen gods placed upon the gold a curse."
Salina stepped up behind Barbossa and rubbed her hands onto his shoulders and began to whisper in his ear. "One that would surely make you quiver in your boots."
He whirled around grabbing her by her hand; Salina flung her body back and winced from his tight grip. "Ye should watch your tong woman!" He hissed nearly spitting in her face.
"How bout' we have ourselves some rum!" Jack yelled quickly changing the subject. The men stood and grabbed their mugs as a bottle of the fowl drink was passed from man to man, but all of them keeping their eyes fixed on Salina and Barbossa.
Barbossa still held his grip on the woman and tightened it every chance he could get. "I'll see to ye later." He snarled before letting go and retreating from the room.
Salina gazed down at the red ring and finger imprints on her wrist and then turned to find Jack huddling over her shoulder. "Yes?" She inquired curiously.
"I was just wondering what business Barbossa might have to be seeing you about later, especially in that manner." Salina shook her alarmed look from her expression and replied pleasantly.
"He wants me to show him how to dress like a real gentleman." She pushed past Jack and stopped at the doorway to look at the crew. Some gave her glares others gave her fake smiles. She didn't know which was better a hateful glare that tells the truth or a pleasant smile that lies. She turned and walked out of the room up on to the top deck.
Jack followed Salina intently, he was mad at her for making a scene in there, he realized she was a woman and women generally express their emotions, but he felt that unnecessary. On top of that he wanted to know what was going on between Barbossa and her and why the show so much hatred towards each other.
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"That wench should learn when to keep her mouth shut!" Twigg's shouted, making his point very clear to the other crew.
"Don't worry there's goin' to be a new Captain and he has a little plan for the woman, and this time Jack won't save her!" Regetti answered and then him and Pintel walked out of the dinning hall and back to their cabins.
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Jack came up on deck and saw Salina standing there at the railing letting the breeze hit her face and roll her salty hair. He approached her and leaned on the railing next to her.
"What was it like aboard this ship before I came along?" She asked with a certain strain in her voice.
Jack quirked his eyebrow at her and tried to answer the unusual question. "Well you've been aboard this ship for two years now, I thought maybe you knew how it is run on here." He said smiling a bit at how he twisted the subject so he wouldn't have to answer, but she quickly shot back.
"I know how it's run now, but what about before," Salina turned her body so she could face Jack. "What about before I was here? Where you ruthless a cutthroat? Is that why my father wished you dead?" Her tone got more hurtful and her hand began to shake in fear.
'Why am I doing this? I've shown so much emotion in the past few days, why? I haven't shown this much emotion since I first boarded. What have I become?' Salina questioned herself, as Jack looked deep into her eyes.
"I've changed since then." Jack mumbled, turning his glance back to the sea. "I've changed because of you."
"Me? How so?"
"When you first agreed to come along I honestly looked at you as my new whore." Salina cocked her eyebrows at the very bold and rude comment. "My men didn't think any different, but you had asked me to protect you so I did. You grew on me as you did the crew. They changed for a while and you changed me forever, that's why I-." He stopped because he could not finish.
"Why you love me, because I have the power to change you?"
"Not only that but you're bewitching and mesmerizing. The crew for the past two years has been under a trance created by you and your youthful ways. But I can fell the hunger in them rise, they no longer want a toy that dances for them they want meat, a fresh kill."
His words brought back the memory of Eric. "Why haven't you asked me about Eric, Jack?"
"Barbossa told me. He said that he had gotten drunk and men had ganged up on him, he didn't make it." His head hung low and Salina caught a glimpse of a tear on Jack's cheek. She had known Jack for two years and she had never seen him sad.
"I see. Shall we go in, tis a bit of a chill out here and the sun is setting. We have a big day tomorrow and we should want to be rested for it." Salina said pleasantly as she took her fiancé's hand and walked towards the cabin.
In the corner she spotted Barbossa and a chill ran up her spine. He mouthed something to her and she nodded as she entered the room. "Tonight, my last night." She said weakly so that Jack would not hear her.
After eating and talking for what had seemed forever they retired to bed. Salina lay wrapped in the covers next to Jack's warm body he had his hand wrapped in hers. She felt herself weaken for a moment and then strengthen, as the light in the room grew dimmer.
Later in the mists of the night Salina awoke to a voice. She peeked her head out from the covers and rubbed her eyes. It was Regetti he was standing by the window whispering to her. "It's time, milady."
Salina nodded and he was off. She looked over to Jack who was sound asleep at her side. He was so peaceful when he slept, always smiling. She leaned over and left a gentle kiss on his lips. "I love you, please know that."
She was up putting her pants on and then walking lightly over to the desk. She grabbed a little sack that Barbossa had given her earlier to put all the maps and information in; anything that would help him was good. 'All it is is a few things shoved in a bag and that's it. I'll be done with it in a moment.' Salina thought to herself.
"Salina." Salina's eyes flashed up and she saw Will at one of the side windows.
"Will what are ye doing?" She whispered back.
"You've got to get yourself out of here, and you got to do it now!"
"Why?" She questioned not even noticing Barbossa and part of the crew at the door.
"Just do it! They're here; you've got to go! Run!" Salina moved to get away but it was too late Regetti had already grabbed her hand. She pulled her dagger from the desk and slashed his arm and ran towards the door bag in hand.
Pintel stepped up and she ran straight into him. He flung her around causing the bag to plummet to the floor. "JACK!" She screamed but it was muffled as Pintel covered her mouth.
Salina had no other options so she bit down into his rough callused hands. Pintel let out a shout as Salina dropped to the floor.
"I've had quite enough of your games woman!" Barbossa stated as he grabbed Salina by the arms and yanked her from the floor. Jack sat up watching the events with wide eyes.
"Did I miss something?" He said looking from one man to the next as they gathered around his cabin.
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IN LIGHT OF OTHER EVENTS:
The two 'so called' pirates climbed up the side of they're un-named ship and flung themselves onto the wood, soaking the spots in which they lay.
Nev: Am I in one piece? *She checked her body making sure she was*
Anne: Aye, you are. Am I?
Nev: Yesum! Heh, let's not do that again, savvy?
Anne: Here, here! Nev?
Nev: Yes? What is it?
Anne: What are we to do if we just got back from nearly drowning in the sea and our ship is over run by angry mad reviewers whom dislike cliffhangers?
Nev: Well how the hell should I know? It's not like I've done this before. I suppose I could threaten not to write any more and see if they'll sheath their swords and kindly vacate our, sorry your ship.
Anne: Oh, good idea!
Nev: Thanks mate! Now lets see if it'll work. *Rolls over and stands up dripping wet.*
Reviewers: *Start laughing hysterically*
Nev: What's so funny? *Looks to Anne who joins in on the laughter* What's so funny?
Anne: The way *laugh* you're standing *cackle* makes you look *laugh* like you're peeing. *cackle, laugh, cackle*
Nev: *Peers down and notices water dripping down from her pants* Mary mother of Pearl!
A/N: Hope you enjoyed this chapter because there's only one more to go, and then it's all done. Mawha! I hold the power! I'VE GOT THE POWER! lol, coffee, it's good, real good. Any ways please, please review and let me know how you like the suspense, the angst, the Jack in bed sheets, possibly only bed sheets. Who knows? Well thanks you guys I love you so much!
