A/N: Hey ya'll!!! I'm back yay!! Lol wow I got a lot of reviews! Thanks everyone! Ya'll are awesome!!! Well I just want to say sorry that I didn't write this sooner. I've been busy a lot this weekend so I didn't have a lot of time. Well I know the last chapter was a little boring so I hope this one will be a little more exciting. They will be arriving in Tortuga this time so lets see what happens!! ON WITH THE CHAPTER!

Disclaimer: No...but if I dye my hair dark I'll have the same color hair as Johnny Depp...does that count????

Chapter Twenty-four

Jack went looking for Elizabeth. He searched the ship, and then found her near the end of this ship gazing at the sea. She had tears in her eyes, and he could tell that she was trying really hard not to cry. He slowly walked over to her and wrapped his arms around her waist from behind.

Elizabeth gasped for she was not expecting it. She turned around to face Jack. When she saw it was him she put her head down on his shoulder trying very hard not to cry.

Jack hated seeing her like this. For two reasons: one, he didn't like seeing her get hurt, and two, he didn't know what to do in situations like these. Jack simply hugged her tighter and thinking about what he could do.

Moments later Elizabeth looked up. Obviously she had not been crying for there were no signs of it on her face. But when she looked straight into Jack's eyes a small tear ran down her face.

Jack put his hand on her cheek, and wiped the tear away with his thumb. Elizabeth had a small smile on her face.

"Thank you." She said.

"Anytime love." He said as he leaned down to kiss her cheek.

"Jack, I know I shouldn't be crying, but what if Gibbs is right? What if when...or if we ever find Pearl she'll be older and with a new family and not want to come with us?!?" Elizabeth said.

"Liz, I back just as much as you, but Gibbs is right ye know. I hate to say it, but there is a chance that we may never find our daughter."

Elizabeth just looked into his eye's, as much as she didn't want to admit it she knew Jack was right. She knew that most likely they would never find her, but she wouldn't give up hope.

Elizabeth then laid her head on Jack's shoulder and held onto him.

"I love you Jack." She whispered.

"I love ye too lov-...Elizabeth."

Elizabeth giggled. "Sorry." He mumbled. Elizabeth just looked up, and gave Jack a kiss.

"Jack."

"Yes?"

"Do you really think that we will ever find her?"

"I hope so." He said.

They stood there starring at the sea holding each other close to their bodies. As they looked at the sea they heard what sounded like someone running. They turned around to see Gibbs standing behind them.

"Miss Elizabeth...I just wanted to say sorry. I didn't mean no harm back there."

"It's all right Gibbs. I know you didn't mean any harm." Elizabeth said.

Gibbs smiled. "So ye aren't mad?"

"No, what you said was true and it made me think." Elizabeth said as she walked over to him to give him a hug. Seconds later Elizabeth pulled away and walked down to the lower deck.

Gibbs looked at Jack with a smile on his face.

"Don't even think about it mate." Jack said sternly.

Gibbs laughed. "I was only joking, I wouldn't do nothing." Gibbs said as he began to walk away. Then he stopped and yelled, "Ye might want to get some rest mate! We be arriving in Tortuga early tomorrow morning!"

Jack nodded and walked below to his cabin. There he saw Elizabeth already in bed. She was sound asleep. She actually looked peaceful when she slept. "Must 'ave taken a lot out of her today." He thought.

Jack then crawled in bed beside her and kissed her softly on the forehead.

"Goodnight Elizabeth." He whispered.

~*~

That morning Jack awoke from the ship coming to a sudden stop. He sat up in bed and rubbed his eyes. He looked to his left to see Elizabeth looking up at the window.

"Morning." Jack said.

"Good morning Jack." She said softly.

She sat up and gave him a kiss. "We in Tortuga?" Elizabeth asked. Jack nodded his head yes. They both then crawled out of bed, and got dressed.

Elizabeth actually liked wearing trousers instead of dresses. You didn't need a corset and it was easier to move around. She didn't mind that the clothes were a little loose. She was just happy that she didn't have to wear a corset.

Moments later when they were both fully dressed they walked out onto the deck. It was still early morning because the fog was still covering the sun a little bit.

"It looks like rain." Elizabeth said.

"No, the fog should clear up soon." Jack replied.

They walked over to the end of the ship and the crew started to walk off. As soon as Elizabeth and Jack were off they left to look for a small house.

"Jack." Elizabeth said.

"Aye?" Jack said as he turned around.

"Are we going to stay here for a little while?" Elizabeth asked.

"Yes, I think we need sometime to get it together. Find a house and everything."

Elizabeth laughed, "You are new at this."

"What did I do wrong?" Jack asked.

"Nothing" Elizabeth giggled. "Just I think its cute how you are trying to act like a strong family man."

Jack smiled letting all his gold teeth show. "So I look cute when I do that?" he asked. Elizabeth nodded her head.

"Well then I'm going to have to start doing that more often." He said. Elizabeth rolled her eyes, and walked over closer to him. She gave him a kiss, and they both started walking again.

A/N: Okay, so it was boring too, but just be happy that I am writing more lol. Anyway hopefully the next chapter should be out sometime tomorrow. It depends on how much homework I have grrr... I hate homework, anyway please review and tell me what you thought of the chapter! Thanks!