Hi guys. Thanks yet again (I'm always thanking yall) for all your kind
words about my..loss.
But I'm glad you enjoyed the last chapter, it made me so happy. And it sure did get you guessing! And I would like to put some of your minds at rest and say I NEVER planned on pairing Jack and Elizabeth. Just a little reassurance for all you cherubs.
Here ya go. I hope you like, I'm working as hard and fast as I can! I'm SO SO sorry this took forever. I was moving and stuff. Hope yall didn't forget about me.
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Elizabeth lay awake, moonlight falling in silver beams through the small porthole.
They had been kind enough to supply her with her own cabin, thankfully not forcing her to bunk with one of the shipmates. She had expected the privacy of the dingy room to ease her mind a little, but no such luck. She remained no more, no less comforted than the moment she set foot on deck.
"My Lord," she whispered silently, "What am I doing here?"
Indeed, that was a good question. Everything had happened so fast, she hadn't any time to consider the consequences of her decision. And now that the decision was made, what would become of her? Surely society could only tolerate so much of her antics. This would be the final straw.
But then again, no. No, they would never accuse Miss Elizabeth Swan of anything. In their eyes, in everybody's eyes, she was the embodiment of perfection.
So what had she achieved by boarding the Black Pearl?
..She didn't know. Perhaps she was looking for something to preoccupy her. Something to distract her from her own pain. Or maybe she still yearned for a taste of adventure.
Whatever the reason, all she felt now was the complete and utter feeling of isolation that had consumed her. Her mind raced with thoughts, thoughts about Will, about the Captain. Even more so thoughts of what lie in store for herself.
It was all too exhausting. She rolled over restlessly, trying to find a way to comfort herself.
"Please...Please let me get some sleep." She sighed.
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Her feet pounded into the stone, making a rhythmic clip-clop noise as she hurried to the harbor. Thoughts raced through her head, all questioning whether she was too late. Would he really leave without saying goodbye?
Nearing the port, it suddenly dawned on Elizabeth that they wouldn't be docked among all the other ships. It was, after all, a pirate's ship.. Only a madman would do something like that..But then again, there was no man quite as mad as Jack Sparrow.
She turned on her heel, instead speeding around the harbor towards the beach. Her feet sank deep into the mud with every stride, slowing her even more. Her legs screamed in protest as she bounded down the shore. As she ran, she squinted at the sparkling sea for a glimpse of the Pearl..Where could it be?..
And finally, she saw it.
Its billowing sails flapped triumphantly in the breeze, making the ship look oddly majestic. Strange, that a pirate ship should look so gallant.
It wasn't too far off..Actually, it was quite close to shore. She could make out the leathered faces of crewmembers rushing about on deck. Even their shouts and laughter could be heard. Suddenly, among the hurried shipmates, she noticed a young man standing near the edge of the ship, gazing into the distance.
It was Will.
His face wore a distant expression, as though his mind was somewhere other than the ship. The few wisps of hair that had escaped from his ponytail blew lightly in the wind, and his eyes seemed dulled with sadness. Elizabeth felt a wave of panic rush through her. Oh, how she wished he would come back! Why couldn't they turn around? Why must he leave?
"Wait!" she cried desperately, flailing her arms wildly, "Wait, stop! Don't leave me here!"
Hearing her cries, Will directed his gaze back to shore. His eyes widened, whether with shock or perhaps even sadness, she couldn't tell. He simply stared at her, unsure of what to do.
"Will! Will, wait!" she called, her voice beginning to break.
She no longer cared what happened. She was no longer concerned with the danger. All she cared about was Will, and the very sight of him had stirred something within her. She couldn't bear one more day without him.
And pride? She had thrown her pride away without even knowing it. She had thrown it away the moment she fell in love with him. Loving him had become her ultimate sacrifice. Could this really be the last time she'd see him?
No. No, it couldn't be. He couldn't leave her!
"Will.." She cried one final time, her voice weak with anguish.
Still, all he did was look at her. His eyes told her that this was what had to be done. Elizabeth hung her head. Yes. She knew it deep down. It was for his own safety, and she knew she must let him go. There was no other choice.
She raised her head to look at him one last time. The sun had begun to set, painting the sea golden-orange. William Turner returned her gaze, and then quietly mouthed,
"I won't be long."
..And then he was gone. Vanished among the crewmembers. Elizabeth watched with an aching heart as the Pearl grew smaller and smaller. Her eyes clung on to the fading image of the ship. Perhaps if she watched long enough, they would always be there. Always just around the corner of her eye..
Slowly, she tore herself away, and quietly made her way across the golden dunes.
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A small, hot tear fell to her pillow. Elizabeth shivered, pulling the blankets closer to her fragile frame. Why did these memories haunt her so?
The single wax candle on her bedside table flickered lightly, making shadows dance across her face. The only sound was the slight creaking noise that the ship made in the waves. She was alone. Now and forever on..Alone.
Yes. When the night enveloped her in it's darkness..These were her darkest hours.
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Well, that's it for now! I really hope you liked it, sorry it took so long! Please review, then I'll get started on the next chapter! I love yall so much.
~Kelsey~
But I'm glad you enjoyed the last chapter, it made me so happy. And it sure did get you guessing! And I would like to put some of your minds at rest and say I NEVER planned on pairing Jack and Elizabeth. Just a little reassurance for all you cherubs.
Here ya go. I hope you like, I'm working as hard and fast as I can! I'm SO SO sorry this took forever. I was moving and stuff. Hope yall didn't forget about me.
~~~^~~~^~~~^~~~
Elizabeth lay awake, moonlight falling in silver beams through the small porthole.
They had been kind enough to supply her with her own cabin, thankfully not forcing her to bunk with one of the shipmates. She had expected the privacy of the dingy room to ease her mind a little, but no such luck. She remained no more, no less comforted than the moment she set foot on deck.
"My Lord," she whispered silently, "What am I doing here?"
Indeed, that was a good question. Everything had happened so fast, she hadn't any time to consider the consequences of her decision. And now that the decision was made, what would become of her? Surely society could only tolerate so much of her antics. This would be the final straw.
But then again, no. No, they would never accuse Miss Elizabeth Swan of anything. In their eyes, in everybody's eyes, she was the embodiment of perfection.
So what had she achieved by boarding the Black Pearl?
..She didn't know. Perhaps she was looking for something to preoccupy her. Something to distract her from her own pain. Or maybe she still yearned for a taste of adventure.
Whatever the reason, all she felt now was the complete and utter feeling of isolation that had consumed her. Her mind raced with thoughts, thoughts about Will, about the Captain. Even more so thoughts of what lie in store for herself.
It was all too exhausting. She rolled over restlessly, trying to find a way to comfort herself.
"Please...Please let me get some sleep." She sighed.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Her feet pounded into the stone, making a rhythmic clip-clop noise as she hurried to the harbor. Thoughts raced through her head, all questioning whether she was too late. Would he really leave without saying goodbye?
Nearing the port, it suddenly dawned on Elizabeth that they wouldn't be docked among all the other ships. It was, after all, a pirate's ship.. Only a madman would do something like that..But then again, there was no man quite as mad as Jack Sparrow.
She turned on her heel, instead speeding around the harbor towards the beach. Her feet sank deep into the mud with every stride, slowing her even more. Her legs screamed in protest as she bounded down the shore. As she ran, she squinted at the sparkling sea for a glimpse of the Pearl..Where could it be?..
And finally, she saw it.
Its billowing sails flapped triumphantly in the breeze, making the ship look oddly majestic. Strange, that a pirate ship should look so gallant.
It wasn't too far off..Actually, it was quite close to shore. She could make out the leathered faces of crewmembers rushing about on deck. Even their shouts and laughter could be heard. Suddenly, among the hurried shipmates, she noticed a young man standing near the edge of the ship, gazing into the distance.
It was Will.
His face wore a distant expression, as though his mind was somewhere other than the ship. The few wisps of hair that had escaped from his ponytail blew lightly in the wind, and his eyes seemed dulled with sadness. Elizabeth felt a wave of panic rush through her. Oh, how she wished he would come back! Why couldn't they turn around? Why must he leave?
"Wait!" she cried desperately, flailing her arms wildly, "Wait, stop! Don't leave me here!"
Hearing her cries, Will directed his gaze back to shore. His eyes widened, whether with shock or perhaps even sadness, she couldn't tell. He simply stared at her, unsure of what to do.
"Will! Will, wait!" she called, her voice beginning to break.
She no longer cared what happened. She was no longer concerned with the danger. All she cared about was Will, and the very sight of him had stirred something within her. She couldn't bear one more day without him.
And pride? She had thrown her pride away without even knowing it. She had thrown it away the moment she fell in love with him. Loving him had become her ultimate sacrifice. Could this really be the last time she'd see him?
No. No, it couldn't be. He couldn't leave her!
"Will.." She cried one final time, her voice weak with anguish.
Still, all he did was look at her. His eyes told her that this was what had to be done. Elizabeth hung her head. Yes. She knew it deep down. It was for his own safety, and she knew she must let him go. There was no other choice.
She raised her head to look at him one last time. The sun had begun to set, painting the sea golden-orange. William Turner returned her gaze, and then quietly mouthed,
"I won't be long."
..And then he was gone. Vanished among the crewmembers. Elizabeth watched with an aching heart as the Pearl grew smaller and smaller. Her eyes clung on to the fading image of the ship. Perhaps if she watched long enough, they would always be there. Always just around the corner of her eye..
Slowly, she tore herself away, and quietly made her way across the golden dunes.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
A small, hot tear fell to her pillow. Elizabeth shivered, pulling the blankets closer to her fragile frame. Why did these memories haunt her so?
The single wax candle on her bedside table flickered lightly, making shadows dance across her face. The only sound was the slight creaking noise that the ship made in the waves. She was alone. Now and forever on..Alone.
Yes. When the night enveloped her in it's darkness..These were her darkest hours.
~~^~~^~~^~~^~~^~~
Well, that's it for now! I really hope you liked it, sorry it took so long! Please review, then I'll get started on the next chapter! I love yall so much.
~Kelsey~