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Disclaimer: I don't own anything from Pirates of the Caribbean, only Katherine
Now on with the story!
The next morning dawned bright and clear. The sky was cloudless, the sea was calm and the warm breeze rolling in off the water hinted at the hot day that was fast approaching. Katie was already up at first light, excitement keeping her from getting any more rest than a few quick light dozes here and there. The night before she had packed her bags carefully and now they lay beside the door.
Her mother was precisely on time, as always. As soon as the suns' first rays peeked over the horizon, her mother was at the door. She strode in, exactly as she was the day before, except now her dress was a dark green instead of the blue. She sent a fleeting glance around the room before addressing Katie.
"Good, you are ready." She said while several maids came in and gathered the bags. "Follow me, and hurry. I do not want to be late, I have things to do today this will not take any more of my time than it has to," she turned on her heel and swept out of the room.
Katie hurried after her. She was just as eager to reach the Turners', if for slightly different reasons. There she would be able to do as she pleased, Elizabeth and Will wouldn't frown upon her pirate obsession. At least they hadn't so far.
But did they really want her living with them? They were great friends, but she could easily turn into a burden that they only took in because they were the only ones willing to. She would have to live with them for at least a year before she turned eighteen, and perhaps even longer after that depending on how soon she would be able to support herself. Did they really want her around for so long?
All these doubts ran through her head as they stepped up into the carriage and all the way through the city to what would be her new home. As they came in sight of the house something started fluttering around in her stomach. She shouldn't be this nervous, surly they were glad to have her, and everything would be fine. Right?
When the carriage stopped in front of the house she paused slightly. Was this the right decision? Did she really want to leave her one and only mother forever? She ad been rather harsh, but she nevertheless was her mother.
The sharp voice from beside answered all those unanswered questions for her, "Hurry along child I have hair appointment after this and I don't want to miss it, they'll charge extra if I show up late." If her mother cared more about her hair than her daughter than this was most definitely the right choice, even is Elizabeth and Will would come to regret their decision to take her in.
The house was a lovely cream color with a light brown front door and matching windowsills. The front lawn was perfectly cut, if a little yellow from the heat. As much as the gardeners tried grass never grew well in the hot tropical weather. There were a few front steps leading up to the front, and they ascended them slowly.
The sound of the doorknocker seemed to mirror the loud pounding of Katie's heart. She waited with bated breath as the door slowly opened.
"Katie, how was the ride over?" Elizabeth greeted warmly "I am so glad that you're going to be staying with us! Mrs. Lawrence so good to see you." Katie was instantly relieved at her kind words, they were happy she would be living with them.
"I trust that you will not need me for anything? You will not be contacting me in the future for money or if you decide that you do not want her." Katie's mother said sternly.
"No, I assure you we have everything taken care of. Katie is in good hands." Elizabeth promised her.
"Good. Then I will be on my way. Katherine, behave yourself. And please, dear try to grow out of this pirate frenzy, it is most unbecoming of a young lady." She met her daughters dark eyes with a look of indifference she turned to Elizabeth, "Good day, Mrs., Turner." Leaving a fuming Katherine and a slightly shocked Elizabeth in her wake, she walked down the steps and was out of their lives forever.
Elizabeth was able to compose her self quickly, but Katie stared in angry silence at her mothers' retreating form. Elizabeth tried taking Katie's mind from her mother, "Come on, let's get inside. You must be exhausted from waking up o early. Would you like to go lie down?"
Katie turned away from the road and smiled at Elizabeth. Just because her mother was a mean old woman didn't give her a reason to take out her anger on Elizabeth. And it didn't even matter anymore, she would never see her mother again.
"Yeah, I'm a little sleepy." Katie responded. "Where's my room?"
"Right up here," Elizabeth pointed as the headed up the stairs. "It's a little bland now but you can add your own touch to it later, we want you to feel right at home here."
"Thanks, Elizabeth, for letting me stay here. I hope I'm not going to be a burden on you or Will." Katie said as they reached the top of the stairs.
"Don't worry about it, we are more than happy you're here, and you will never be a burden to us." Elizabeth said, stopping at a large door near the end of the hallway. "This will be your room. Go ahead and make yourself comfortable, I'll see that your things are brought up later."
Katie nodded wearily and slowly entered, not taking time to look at her new room before laying on the bed. The sleep she had missed out on the night before had caught up with her and she fell asleep almost immediately.
XxXxXxX
The next two weeks flew by Katie. She couldn't remember a time where she had been happier. She spent her days talking with Elizabeth, or sword fighting with Will. Recently she had even begun walking along the beach and watching the ships sail by. Summer had come early in April, not leaving any hint that spring had ever been there in the first place.
It was Monday and Katie was in her bedroom reading yet another book about a pirate who had conquered some island or another. Normally Katie would have been absorbed in her book, taking in every detail she could, but today she just couldn't concentrate.
The house was close to the water and she could hear the sea calling to her. She hadn't been to the beach in days, and she missed it already. It was so relaxing and apart from everything else, she loved to just go there and think away the afternoons.
Suddenly she realized she had just read the same line over three times and she still didn't know what it said. Sighing in resignation she put the book down. There was no point in trying to read when her mind was so obviously elsewhere, she might as well enjoy the afternoon. With that in mind she walked purposefully out of her room and down the stairs, out into the warm sunshine.
The sounds of a thriving Port Royal came to meet her as she walked through the crowded streets, summer trade was always the most prosperous time of year. The buzz of activity seemed most dense near the docks, merchants loading and unloading their goods off the boats.
Katie walked a little ways through the city before walking down a side street that lead to the more secluded beaches. Sighing contentedly she slipped off her shoes and stockings and waded into the warm water, the breeze blowing her long dark hair softly. She closed her eyes and stood there feeling completely satisfied.
Her life was more than she had ever hoped for. In those two weeks since she had come to live with Will and Elizabeth she hadn't seen her mother once. That alone was enough to make her cheerful. She was getting even better at the sword, Will really was a marvelous teacher. Elizabeth had tried teaching her how to embroider, but she really was no good.
Her thoughts were interrupted by sudden cries rising up from the city. Katie opened her eyes and looked behind her towards where the cries were coming from. Or coarse she couldn't see anything, but one word caught her ear.
"Pirates!"
REVIEWERS:
Fallen-Dreamer - Thank you, I hope you like the rest of my story as well.
Dixiehnsnluver - Thanks for your kind review!
Katster- I am shamed to admit that Katherine was the only name I could come up with at the top of my head. Now I can think of so many more, but it's a little late for that
Liza Akita- I agree, there are so many now, it'd be nice to have a place to put them all!
Lady Brown - I hope this is turning out to be a good story, please tell me any suggestions you may have.
Ankle- thank you, and by the way how did you come up with the name 'Ankle'? It's very interesting...
The Informer- Thank you, I actually impressed somebody! I'm flattered, I hope you enjoy this.
SparrowGroupie- Ah don't worry he will be in here somewhere, you can't very have a Pirates of the Caribbean fic with out Jack, it's like having water that's not wet!
Legolas- is this soon enough? I typed this out as fast as I could, well that was a lie but I did it in a day, so that's good for something right?
Fallen Angel- Yeah, I loved the movie, I want to go see it again and again, but my dad wont give me any more money *grumbles* but I will try to include more descriptions on Katie, sorry if I left that out.
Sanely Challenged - hope I've been able to satisfy you!
Dolphin's Cry- Oh, we can never get enough pirate talk, don't worry! Thank you so much!
Meags- lol, well I wrote some more, so here you are!
FrannieGurl2006- thank you so much!!
Shadow- I'm glad you like it, I hope you continue reading
FTCrodis- lol, do you know how many people have said they were the first ones to review? I guess ff.net is too slow to put up reviews or something, but I consider you all first reviews since it's for the first chapter, thank you so much for you suggestion, reading back I agree. I'll go through and edit that after I've posted this. Any more suggestions, please let me know!
Rogue Sparrow- yes, it's lassie you had it right the first time. And Sparrow moments aren't always bad things
Cursed Pirate- thank you for your review!
Quof- lol, hint taken. Thank you!
Disclaimer: I don't own anything from Pirates of the Caribbean, only Katherine
Now on with the story!
The next morning dawned bright and clear. The sky was cloudless, the sea was calm and the warm breeze rolling in off the water hinted at the hot day that was fast approaching. Katie was already up at first light, excitement keeping her from getting any more rest than a few quick light dozes here and there. The night before she had packed her bags carefully and now they lay beside the door.
Her mother was precisely on time, as always. As soon as the suns' first rays peeked over the horizon, her mother was at the door. She strode in, exactly as she was the day before, except now her dress was a dark green instead of the blue. She sent a fleeting glance around the room before addressing Katie.
"Good, you are ready." She said while several maids came in and gathered the bags. "Follow me, and hurry. I do not want to be late, I have things to do today this will not take any more of my time than it has to," she turned on her heel and swept out of the room.
Katie hurried after her. She was just as eager to reach the Turners', if for slightly different reasons. There she would be able to do as she pleased, Elizabeth and Will wouldn't frown upon her pirate obsession. At least they hadn't so far.
But did they really want her living with them? They were great friends, but she could easily turn into a burden that they only took in because they were the only ones willing to. She would have to live with them for at least a year before she turned eighteen, and perhaps even longer after that depending on how soon she would be able to support herself. Did they really want her around for so long?
All these doubts ran through her head as they stepped up into the carriage and all the way through the city to what would be her new home. As they came in sight of the house something started fluttering around in her stomach. She shouldn't be this nervous, surly they were glad to have her, and everything would be fine. Right?
When the carriage stopped in front of the house she paused slightly. Was this the right decision? Did she really want to leave her one and only mother forever? She ad been rather harsh, but she nevertheless was her mother.
The sharp voice from beside answered all those unanswered questions for her, "Hurry along child I have hair appointment after this and I don't want to miss it, they'll charge extra if I show up late." If her mother cared more about her hair than her daughter than this was most definitely the right choice, even is Elizabeth and Will would come to regret their decision to take her in.
The house was a lovely cream color with a light brown front door and matching windowsills. The front lawn was perfectly cut, if a little yellow from the heat. As much as the gardeners tried grass never grew well in the hot tropical weather. There were a few front steps leading up to the front, and they ascended them slowly.
The sound of the doorknocker seemed to mirror the loud pounding of Katie's heart. She waited with bated breath as the door slowly opened.
"Katie, how was the ride over?" Elizabeth greeted warmly "I am so glad that you're going to be staying with us! Mrs. Lawrence so good to see you." Katie was instantly relieved at her kind words, they were happy she would be living with them.
"I trust that you will not need me for anything? You will not be contacting me in the future for money or if you decide that you do not want her." Katie's mother said sternly.
"No, I assure you we have everything taken care of. Katie is in good hands." Elizabeth promised her.
"Good. Then I will be on my way. Katherine, behave yourself. And please, dear try to grow out of this pirate frenzy, it is most unbecoming of a young lady." She met her daughters dark eyes with a look of indifference she turned to Elizabeth, "Good day, Mrs., Turner." Leaving a fuming Katherine and a slightly shocked Elizabeth in her wake, she walked down the steps and was out of their lives forever.
Elizabeth was able to compose her self quickly, but Katie stared in angry silence at her mothers' retreating form. Elizabeth tried taking Katie's mind from her mother, "Come on, let's get inside. You must be exhausted from waking up o early. Would you like to go lie down?"
Katie turned away from the road and smiled at Elizabeth. Just because her mother was a mean old woman didn't give her a reason to take out her anger on Elizabeth. And it didn't even matter anymore, she would never see her mother again.
"Yeah, I'm a little sleepy." Katie responded. "Where's my room?"
"Right up here," Elizabeth pointed as the headed up the stairs. "It's a little bland now but you can add your own touch to it later, we want you to feel right at home here."
"Thanks, Elizabeth, for letting me stay here. I hope I'm not going to be a burden on you or Will." Katie said as they reached the top of the stairs.
"Don't worry about it, we are more than happy you're here, and you will never be a burden to us." Elizabeth said, stopping at a large door near the end of the hallway. "This will be your room. Go ahead and make yourself comfortable, I'll see that your things are brought up later."
Katie nodded wearily and slowly entered, not taking time to look at her new room before laying on the bed. The sleep she had missed out on the night before had caught up with her and she fell asleep almost immediately.
XxXxXxX
The next two weeks flew by Katie. She couldn't remember a time where she had been happier. She spent her days talking with Elizabeth, or sword fighting with Will. Recently she had even begun walking along the beach and watching the ships sail by. Summer had come early in April, not leaving any hint that spring had ever been there in the first place.
It was Monday and Katie was in her bedroom reading yet another book about a pirate who had conquered some island or another. Normally Katie would have been absorbed in her book, taking in every detail she could, but today she just couldn't concentrate.
The house was close to the water and she could hear the sea calling to her. She hadn't been to the beach in days, and she missed it already. It was so relaxing and apart from everything else, she loved to just go there and think away the afternoons.
Suddenly she realized she had just read the same line over three times and she still didn't know what it said. Sighing in resignation she put the book down. There was no point in trying to read when her mind was so obviously elsewhere, she might as well enjoy the afternoon. With that in mind she walked purposefully out of her room and down the stairs, out into the warm sunshine.
The sounds of a thriving Port Royal came to meet her as she walked through the crowded streets, summer trade was always the most prosperous time of year. The buzz of activity seemed most dense near the docks, merchants loading and unloading their goods off the boats.
Katie walked a little ways through the city before walking down a side street that lead to the more secluded beaches. Sighing contentedly she slipped off her shoes and stockings and waded into the warm water, the breeze blowing her long dark hair softly. She closed her eyes and stood there feeling completely satisfied.
Her life was more than she had ever hoped for. In those two weeks since she had come to live with Will and Elizabeth she hadn't seen her mother once. That alone was enough to make her cheerful. She was getting even better at the sword, Will really was a marvelous teacher. Elizabeth had tried teaching her how to embroider, but she really was no good.
Her thoughts were interrupted by sudden cries rising up from the city. Katie opened her eyes and looked behind her towards where the cries were coming from. Or coarse she couldn't see anything, but one word caught her ear.
"Pirates!"
REVIEWERS:
Fallen-Dreamer - Thank you, I hope you like the rest of my story as well.
Dixiehnsnluver - Thanks for your kind review!
Katster- I am shamed to admit that Katherine was the only name I could come up with at the top of my head. Now I can think of so many more, but it's a little late for that
Liza Akita- I agree, there are so many now, it'd be nice to have a place to put them all!
Lady Brown - I hope this is turning out to be a good story, please tell me any suggestions you may have.
Ankle- thank you, and by the way how did you come up with the name 'Ankle'? It's very interesting...
The Informer- Thank you, I actually impressed somebody! I'm flattered, I hope you enjoy this.
SparrowGroupie- Ah don't worry he will be in here somewhere, you can't very have a Pirates of the Caribbean fic with out Jack, it's like having water that's not wet!
Legolas- is this soon enough? I typed this out as fast as I could, well that was a lie but I did it in a day, so that's good for something right?
Fallen Angel- Yeah, I loved the movie, I want to go see it again and again, but my dad wont give me any more money *grumbles* but I will try to include more descriptions on Katie, sorry if I left that out.
Sanely Challenged - hope I've been able to satisfy you!
Dolphin's Cry- Oh, we can never get enough pirate talk, don't worry! Thank you so much!
Meags- lol, well I wrote some more, so here you are!
FrannieGurl2006- thank you so much!!
Shadow- I'm glad you like it, I hope you continue reading
FTCrodis- lol, do you know how many people have said they were the first ones to review? I guess ff.net is too slow to put up reviews or something, but I consider you all first reviews since it's for the first chapter, thank you so much for you suggestion, reading back I agree. I'll go through and edit that after I've posted this. Any more suggestions, please let me know!
Rogue Sparrow- yes, it's lassie you had it right the first time. And Sparrow moments aren't always bad things
Cursed Pirate- thank you for your review!
Quof- lol, hint taken. Thank you!