"Yer so annoyin' yer know tha'", Jack spat as he continued his fight with Barbossa.

"Yer a bloody scallywag!", yelled Barbossa back.

"Least I'm no' 'fraid ter 'mid it!" retorted Jack as he shoved the sword into Barbossa's shoulder. Barbossa stood with his eyes simmering with pure shock. Jack watched as blood oozed from Barbossa's shoulder wound.

Carmen looked down at the Skull engrave. Some of Barbossa's men all stood stunned as there recent wounds began to bleed and they howled with pain for those who had lost limbs.

"And the skull, was to release the curse", Carmen added.

"Now le' tha' be a lesson ter yer!" Jack pulled the sword out and let Barbossa fall to the ground. More of Barbossa's crew were now scattering on the ground, and those who kept fighting were soon to join them.

Carmen smiled at Jack then turned her attention back to the last circle. The middle circle. She could still hear some of them fighting, as in Mr Gibbs.

"Blasted idiot!" he bellowed as he shot the final pirate standing in sight.

The Pearls crew lowered their weapons and an eerie silence pierced their victory. Without anymore worries to the crew, they erupted in cheers and celebrated by gathering little or more like big mountains of treasure as a reward.

Carmen watched as the centre of the circle rose. A small key-shape was in the centre and only then did she realise there was more markings. She looked down at the floor of the plateau and saw what could answer her earlier question. A map had appeared on the ground. A map that showed both Emerald and Muerte. A line showed the centre of both islands. One line from the centre of Emerald leading to the centre of Muerte, where Carmen had guessed that the chest was held. She pulled out the charm and took it off the necklace. Most of the crew had moved further away from her and Jack now, looking for more valuables.

She put the charm into the key-hole and a small click told her it was in place. The winds changed and the humidity followed. She heard the crack of a storm erupting. Carmen furrowed her eye brows wondering why it was. It was suppose to be a good thing for it to be reunited through an invisible line, right? Or-

She spun around and gasped as her eyes landed behind Jack. Jack was smiling then stopped as her hand dropped.

"Jack! Behind - "

Jack spun around and his sword was driven into Barbossa's stomach.

"Jack…" blood slowly dribbled out of Barbossa's mouth. Jack stepped back and stared at Barbossa.

"Remember this trick!" Barbossa pulled the sword out of his gut and flipped it into Jacks. With that, Barbossa let a wicked smile play on his lips before falling to the ground.

"Woul' yer look at tha'", he mused then fell to the ground. Carmen let out a cry and dove into the water. No, this wasn't supposed to happen…No! We were suppose to win! She pulled herself out of the water and stumbled as she collapsed near his body.

"J-Jack…"

He smiled and grabbed her hand. "L-love, I-I wan' yer ter p-pull it out", he whispered.

Tears fell freely from her eyes. Jack smiled and brushed away what he could. "D-don' cry, luv. Jack'll be ok", he led her hand to the hilt of the sword. "N-now, pull!"

He gripped his hand over hers, and pulled along with her strength. He let out a painful groan as the blade was pulled out of his body. His own blood was spilled on Carmen. He winced then turned it into a smile that still showed pain.

"Jack…no," she held him on her lap and hoped to god that something good would happen. He chuckled through pained wheezing.

"Luv, I-I brought yer ter yer t-ticket h-home," she started to shake with what hidden sadness she couldn't hide.

"No! J-Jack, no! I don't want to go, I don't want to leave! I have everything I could ever have here!" he touched her cheek again. His eyes had become dazed.

"L-luv, make yer wish 'ome."

Carmen pulled him into her arms, and let her tears fall freely, "I-I cant, Jack."

Jack struggled to stay conscious, "W-why, love?"

She took his hand and held it on her cheek with her hand on top. She could feel the sudden coldness running throughout his body. "I-I -", she leaned foreword so she was so close to him, "because I-I love you, Jack Sparrow", Jack pulled her down and their lips finally met.

The charm spun around with the circles. It stopped in a certain pattern and all the colours of each ring went flying out of the carvings. In order, the Crucifix, representing protection, the Violet, representing peace, the Key, proving wisdom, the arch angels, Michael, Gabriel, Auriel and Raphael, all representing the four earth elements; fire, water, earth and air. The last two spun around continuously, until the second-last one stopped. The Healer shone copper, showing its power to restore health and endurance. Finally, the middle stopped and the engraves of a pirate and a gypsy in each others arms shone red. Red, representing love…

Carmen felt Jacks hand fall onto her arm. She pulled back to see Jack gazing at her with a smile. "Aye love yer, Carmen", he whispered and slowly closed his eyes.

"No, no! Jack….please…no…don't…I-", she sobbed into his chest. She could hear the fading beat of his heart. She wasn't going to let it happen. "I-I…wish…nothing would….ever tear us apart!" she whispered.

The rings started up again and all nine colours burst into the cave like a light shower. Red and gold fell over Carmen and Jack, though she never noticed. She slowly lifted her head just in time to see the shimmer to fall onto Jacks face. "Please….oh…" she touched the side of his face, and nothing happened. Her chest started to well up again and she hid her face in his chest again. "Jack….no….you cant…don't…don't leave m-me", she put his hand on her head.

"Love, yer tal' as if I'm dead!"

Her head shot up and she saw a very disgruntled Jack Sparrow. He let out a groan as the colour came back into his face.

"Oh my god!" Carmen wrapped her arms around his shoulders to help him up. "J-Jack! I-You…Dead! Oh my god!"

She jumped into his arms and pulled him into a passionate kiss.

Jack pulled away, gasping for air, "L-love! C-calm down! Yer thought 'ole Jack was gunna leave 'is bonny lass?"

She pouted. Suddenly, Jack realised she had used her wish on him. "L-love, wha' 'bout yer family an' I don' thin' this place is good 'nough fer yer?"

She smiled. "I have a feeling that I'll see them again as for this place," she wrapped her arms around his neck and gave him the most brilliant smile. "Where ever you are Jack Sparrow, it'll be better than good," she kissed him gently and rested her forehead on his.

"It'll be freedom…"