Carmen slowly started to sway her hips. The crowd kept bidding but started to notice her movements. "Its getting awfully hot in here", she said in a seductive voice and lifted the dress to mid thigh.
"Fifty", yelled another man. The biding man had to get some of his staff to hold back the crowd as they were moving more and more closer towards Carmen. She pulled her hair tie out and ran her fingers in her hair and let out a moan and started to run her hands over her body.
"Fifty Five shillings!", yelled the toothless man who was now jumping with excitement.
"This 'as got ter be tha' 'ighest biddin' ev'r!" Said the announcer with a wide grin.
Carmen spun around and landed on all fours and prowled like cat across the stage. "Fifty nine shillings!" yelled another.
Mr Gibbs at first couldn't understand why the girl had started to provoke the crowd, until now. He watched as she mouthed 'Check on Jack', and motioned to the door then changed it into as if she were conjuring a invisible spider-web with her fingers. Mr Gibbs nodded then easily walked over to the door as most of the men were now bunched up at the front of the pub near the stage.
Jack moved out of the way as Barbossa's sword just missed his left arm. Jack swung his sword at Barbossa and the sound of metal against metal rang throughout the room. "Yer know I can't die, Jack," Barbossa hissed as Jack pushed him against the bookcase, "so why bother?"
Jack was pushed back and the swords clanged again, "Cos' I'm annoying?"
The door swung open and Mr Gibbs stared at the two fighting. Barbossa swung his sword at Jack and was pushed up into the bookcase. Mr Gibbs tried to help Jack but Pintel and Ragetti had rushed into the room.
Carmen let her dress fall to her hips. Her bra was exposed to the pub.
"One hundred and five shillings!"
The crowd was getting out of hand and money was just getting throw at the announcer. She leaned down and winked at a man at the front.
"She winked at me!" he yelled with pride.
"No, she winked at me!" yelled the man next to him.
Soon a fight broke loose. Girls were running across the room, shrieking and squealing as men fought over stupid reasons. Carmen pulled her dress properly back on and jumped off the stage. As she snuck past the hormone-filled men, grabbed a loaded gun from a passed out man then opened the door to the small room.
Mr Gibbs was now fighting both Pintel and Ragetti. Jack on the other hand, was scratched on the arm but slyly dodging. Barbossa had pushed Jack back against the wall and was slowly forcing the sword out of his hand.
"Jack, Jack, Jack", he cooed. Jack stared at him with pure hatred. "Yer were able ter get off tha' island twice, survive getting' stabbed an' hanged an' yer still can't get tha' fact yer can't kill me," he sighed and pushed harder against Jacks wrist. "I'm just gunna keep dodgin' yer".
"Oi, Barbossa," Barbossa turned around and came face to face with Carmen holding a gun to his forehead. "Dodge this!"
Barbossa flung back into the wall as the bullet hit him square in the head. He fell slumped on the ground and laid motionless. Jack heaved and slowly put down his sword and stared at Carmen in disbelief. Carmen let out a sharp breathe and lowered the gun.
"Thanks", he said in an awkward, yet thankful voice. She smiled and turned to see Mr Gibbs push Pintel down a set of stairs that she had not noticed before.
"This ain't ov'r yet!" Ragetti made a leap for Carmen, who just moved out of the way and he went flying out of the large glass window.
"I think we bests be goin'", Jack said as Barbossa moved his arm slightly. Carmen agreed and they rushed out back into the pub.
"Hey!"
Carmen picked up Jacks hat and dusted off the dust. "You nearly forgot it", she handed it to him. He put it on his head and grinned at her.
"Where woul' I be with out yer?"
Before she could answer, a blonde haired lady came waltzing into the bar and headed straight for Jack.
"Wha' tha' 'ell is wrong with yer Jack Sparrow?" She shrieked. Carmen watched from behind the blonde lady.
"Look, Giselle-", Jack stopped as she glared daggers at him. Jack mumbled something that caused her eyes to blaze and she lashed a slap at him.
"I don't think I deserved that", he murmured as he rubbed his cheek. Carmen stepped forward and tapped the lady on the shoulder.
Giselle turned around and before she could insult Carmen…
Giselle fell to the ground, balling her eyes out. "No, he didn't deserve that", Carmen hissed as she rubbed her fist.
All Jack could do was gawk at her. Soon, his crew arrived to the pub and they were soon back on the great big blue again.
"You nearly got yourself killed!" Carmen exclaimed as she stood by Jack at the helm. He looked at her and let out a small smile.
"For yer, luv", as he said this her anger melted away. She stood up and walked over to him. He kept his eyes on the sea as she gazed at him.
"Did you really just do it for me or the treasure?" She asked in a suspicious tone. Jack turned around and smiled at her.
"Not all treasure is gold and silver", she blushed and looked down at the floor. Jack tilted her head up and stared at her chocolate orbs.
"I've never met anyone who would do that for me", she whispered. He chuckled and pulled her a little closer.
"An' I've nev'r met a bonny lass tha' coul' punch with such elegance", he moved closer and until he was so close…
Carmen felt dizzy and stumbled. Jack caught her and grinned. "Yer sure do like ter fall into me arms, luv."
She laughed and let him hold her up while enjoying the moment. "Maybe, Mr Sparrow or I just need some rest after being dragged back to Tortuga then doing a bit of a show."
Jack looked at her in wonder. "Wha' show?"
He thought back to when he said 'Keep them entertained, love'.
She chuckled as he slowly bought her back up. "I'll give you a demo after this whole thing," she said with amusement, "For the mean time, I think I'll have a rest", she started to walk down the stairs, then Jack cleared his throat.
"Ma'dear lady, there's one problem," he took a step down and she turned around to look up at him. "There's no spare cabins, 'cept mine."
She sighed and turned to him, "Be glad Jack that I like you", she said with a smile and walked down the stairs and straight into his cabin. Jack sighed.
"Women!"
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The Pearl was nearing the Emerald Island.
"Carmen? Luv?" Jack slowly prodded the side of her hip. She grumbled something then turned around. "Carmen, time ter wakey, wakey!" He touched the side of her cheek. She sighed and took his arm and rested her head on it. Jack stared at her in curiosity that she was either awake and pretending to sleep or was just…asleep?
"Carmen, luv, yer shoul'-", he stopped and watched as she slept like an angel. He watched her soft, full lips. Never had he seen or done anything for someone like he did for this girl. So close was he before, and now she was in his bed! What's stopping you Jack? You're a pirate! He grinned to himself and moved closer to her. She sighed and opened on eye.
"Jack?" She whispered through a yawn. He went to move but realised she was leaning on his arm.
"Yer, luv?" He tried hard to make sure she didn't notice his awkwardness.
She stretched then sat up. "What time is it and are we there yet?" She slowly sat up and rubbed her eyes. Jack quickly moved and made use of a small bottle of rum. He took a swig then put the bottle down.
"Were 'bout ter weigh anchor," she looked up at him then put out a hand. He grasped it and pulled her up. "An' this time were getting' straight ter tha' treasure so yer can-" he stopped and wondered whether to finish.
"So I can what, Jack?" She asked. She started to get changed into a tunic and breeches, without even asking him to turn. He had pretty much seen her nearly nude too many times now that she didn't care.
Jack didn't answer. She pulled on a shirt then pulled on his coat. "How long has it been?" she asked after a while. Jack ran his fingers through his has-not-been-washed hair in several weeks.
"Hmm, 'bout a month now," he sat down on top of a trunk and stared at her. She reached out to pick up an apple but then winced and rubbed her hand. "Wha's wrong love?" he pulled the trunk over with him and picked up her hand in his. She winced slightly as he ran his fingers over the large bruise on her knuckles.
She chuckled, "I guess I should lay back on the punching, aye!" Jack looked up and smiled as she used pirate speech.
"Fer now," he pulled off his own clothe around his wrist and gently wrapped it around her hand. "Yes, but promise me yer'll be careful", he looked grieved for some reason. Carmen nodded as he tied up the ends and kept hold of her hand.
"Jack, I'm not sure if I wan-", she stopped as Anamaria stepped into the cabin with a suspicious look. Carmen pulled her hand away, but as soon as Jack turned his head back at her with a hint of sadness, she regretted it.
Anamaria finally spoke, "Cap'n, were 'ere".
Carmen sat in the small boat as several crew members rowed to shore. Jack stood up at the front, staring at the land in front of him.
"Mr Gibbs, tell me," she pulled back her hair. "How long has Sparrow been a pirate?" Mr Gibbs turned around and put his flask inside his vest.
"Well, I thin' since 'e was 'bout nineteen, I'd wager." She nodded and asked something else that was prodding in her mind.
"How old is he now?" She asked in a hush tone so no one else would here.
"'Bout thirty two now. Why, lass?" He raised his eye brow.
Carmen slightly shrugged her shoulders and set her eyes on the island. Soon, they were back on the shore and setting up camp.
Jack stood by himself, outside of the clearing and staring at the sea as the sun disappeared. Carmen watched him for a moment then decided to see what was bothering him.
"Jack?"
He turned around and dropped his crossed arms. "Jack, why are you acting all," she stopped and wondered if she could make it sound less rude but just came out with it. "Jack, what did you mean when you said to be careful?"
He twitched his lip, wondering how to answer. "When I saw yer on tha' beach," he sat down on the sand. "I knew yer were different. Not like normal different but-", he leaned back and put his arms behind his head. Carmen laid down next to him and watched as the sky turned a blue-black.
"But- like freedom." She smiled and put her head on his shoulder.
"Freedom…" She whispered. Jack turned his head so they were facing each other. Her face was flustered and her alluring scent was all he could smell.
"Jack - ", he placed a finger on her lips.
"Its Captain Jack, luv", his voice was deep, almost a growl. He moved his finger and watched her blush.
"I think I better go", she pulled herself up. Jack propped himself up onto his elbows and watched as she ran down the shore, past the clearing and disappeared into the trees. He groaned and covered his face with his hands as he fell back onto the sand.
"What tha' 'ell is wrong with yer, Jack!"
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Mr Gibbs charged at Twigg and lodged him into a tree with a bowie knife. "Bloody cad!" Gibbs mumbled as Twigg struggled to get off. The fight was getting worse. Once they had struck one of Barbossa's men, ten minutes later they were back on their feet.
"Were runnin' low!" yelled Anamaria as she had managed to push a pirate into a thorned filled ditch.
"Dead men tell no tales!" Cottons parrot viciously pecked at a pirate that attacked Mr Cotton.
"Barbossa…"
Mr Gibbs stopped fighting just to see Barbossa and the little monkey sitting on his shoulder, step into the clearing. He scanned the area, then not finding what he wanted, he left and disappeared into the dark palm trees.
Carmen ventured deeper into the cave, finding more and more treasures. She felt a small tinge of sadness ran into her gut as she thought of Jack.
He'll be happy with this…
She stepped up onto a large rock and picked up a gold necklace.
"Maybe he does….no", she sighed and picked up a gold and silver sword. She swung it around her head and felt it clash with something else. She turned around and came face with Ragetti.
"Oh not you again!" She screeched as he swung at her. She ducked and took up all the skills Jack had thought her.
"Same to yer, lass!", he let out a chuckle as he forced her to move up the rocky hill that a small, slippery creek fell down and led to the entrance of the cave. He swung as she defended. Her feet were slowly slipping as she rather to walk backwards than get stabbed.
She took a step back was now nearing the edge of the small creeks ledge. Ragetti forced the sword out of her hand and it went flying over the edge and into the gushing creek.
"Now, Ragetti is gunna show you how most of yer kind were killed!" He pulled his arm back and was about to stab her. She shut her eyes closed and was waiting for the extreme pain, but nothing happened.
"Tha's not very nice."
She opened her eyes to see Jack kick Ragetti in the gut and grab the sword before Ragetti could pull it down with him. Ragetti let out a squeal as he fell down the ledge and onto the sharp rocks at the bottom.
Carmen looked down at the mangled body of Ragetti then back at Jack. "How did you find me?" she asked as Jack helped her down.
He smiled and pushed back some of her stray chocolate hair.
"Don' doubt 'ole Jack, when 'e's lookin' fer 'is lass", she smiled at him.
"That's really swe-", she began but turned her attention as she heard yelling coming from the entrance of the cave.
"Jack, I think this is the entrance for me to put the charm with the chest but-", she grabbed his arm and brought him deeper into the cave, "How am I meant to reunite my charm with the chest when's it on the other island?". Jack opened his mouth to answer then looked up to the side and rubbed his chin. After a few seconds he turned back to her and sighed.
"I wouldn' 'ave a clue, luv."
"Mr Gibbs! We best be goin' back ter tha' Pearl ter beat these scurvy dogs!" Lockland yelled over the screaming and blood-shed. The small pirate boy yelled as a knife was driven through his chest.
Mr Gibbs stared at the boy for a moment then yelled to his crew, "Back ter tha' Pearl!".
Carmen made an confused pace to the ever-lasting tunnel, with Jack behind her. "Why the bloody hell didn't we go to that other island!" She said in an irritated tone. Jack stepped up in front of her and put his hands up to stop her.
"Luv, yer need ter calm down!" He gently pushed her down so she sat down on a flat rock.
She felt her eyes well up into tears as she looked up at his caring face, "J-Jack I d-don't know if I w-want to-"
Carmen felt his toned arms wrap around her.
Moments passed as he held her. She inhaled the scent of the sea and masculinity, or in other words…Jack Sparrow. She rested her head on his warm chest and gazed at a small spot in the darkness that had a carving on it.
"Yer know luv, it wouldn' be bad if yer wanted ter sta-", he stopped as he noticed her staring at a weirdly shaped crack in the wall. She slowly let go of him and pulled the charm from out of her shirt. She glanced at the charm then at the crack in the wall.
"That's it!"
She pulled it off her neck and grinned at Jack. Jack who had no idea what she was on about, just raised an eye brow in wonder. She grinned even more and without even thinking, she placed a quick kiss on his cheek then ran over to the crack in the wall.
Jack took his time to realise what she had done. He touched the cooled flesh of where she had kissed him then a smile played on his lips.
"Jack! Quick, I think I found the entrance!" She pulled him out of the shock with her excited voice. Jack blinked a few times then made his way to Carmen who was running her fingers over a now visible symbol bored into the stone.
"Look- I think this is the symbol of the coins of Cortez?"
Jack was reminded of the skull and little decorations as he looked at the exact replicate of it on the wall.
"How coul' I forget…" Jack mumbled.
Carmen took her pendent off the chain and examined it and the symbol. She blew off some of the dust on the wall then found a little key hole in the middle of the two large eye-sockets.
She looked at Jack asking through her eyes whether she should. Jack looked distant then nodded. "Go 'head, love," he took off his hat and smiled, "Do it."
She pushed the charm in and the skulls eyes flashed green and the cave started to shake. The cave walls shook and the crack extended into a door. It opened with a sounds of rocks crushing and eventually stopped as the inside was revealed to Carmen and Jack. Carmen pulled the charm out and stared at the place in front of her.
"Wow…" She muttered as Jack took her hand and they stepped into the light before them.
The Pearl was a mess and Barbossa's ship, the Falcon, was in the same state. "Load canons! Get movin'!" Anamaria yelled from the helm. The crew were running like mad, all dodging bullet shots and stray canon shots. This time the Pearl had come prepared and ready for war.
Barbossa stepped up onto the brig and scratched the little monkeys ear.
"Were ready, Capt'n!" Twigg said over the uproar.
Barbossa nodded and yelled, "Fire!"
Anamaria shot a pirate then yelled over to her crew, "All fire!" The air was suffocated with smoke and the sound of smashing wood.