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This chapter is basically what happened, and a recap of the whole thing in Will's P.O.V. I'll get the next chapter up, most likely sometime tomorrow. I'm tired... *yawn*. lol! And for those who are screaming at me and begging for Jack's entrance into the fic, I'm going to have to keep you waiting even longer. He won't come in until I say so! Muahhaha.. aren't I so evil? But really, there aren't enough fics with mainly Will and Elizabeth, and I intend to get into some more character development before I introduce a new one. Sorry, it's the writer's version of torture. Anyway, please R&R. And not only that... if you have any suggestions or comments at all, PLEASE email me at ChelleLee489@yahoo.com. I love hearing back from you all!! ^_^ Enjoy!
Chapter 5
The Governor smiled as he took the compliment from the officer. "Yes, I do admit that they would go perfectly togeth---" he suddenly saw something in the corner of his eye. By the parapets… two things, rather; falling out of the sky and into the ocean. Instantly he recognized that one of them was wearing a red velvety dress…
"Elizabeth!" he shouted in fear, running toward a somewhat paralyzed Norrington. He watched as Elizabeth's falling body made a splash as it fell into the water. He then noticed another person diving through the air and following Elizabeth into the ocean. "Who is that?" he asked desperately.
"Will Turner. He's gone mad, Governor," he said monotonously.
Will felt the wind intertwine through his hair as he plummeted through the icy cold water. He took a deep breath, and felt the water break on his face. He could see Elizabeth not far under him. She gradually sunk into the shadows, but Will pressed on. His eyes cringed due to the salty water as he franticly tried to find Elizabeth…
A force, by some unknown cause, had shaken the water and the docks of Port Royal. The curse had now met its master…
"What was that?" the Governor caught his breath. "I didn't remember that earthquakes had occurred in these parts,"
"They don't," the Commodore said, somewhat puzzled himself.
In that instant, Will felt the strange force penetrate through his body. His mouth unwillingly let out air and water rushed in through his throat, slowly filling up in his lungs. He panicked, unable to hold his breath much longer.
Suddenly, a flash of gold gleamed, nearly blinding Will's vision. He strangely found more strength as he pushed through the water, finding Elizabeth among the coral. She was scratched and deeply bruised. Will grabbed her by the waist and pulled off the beautiful dress he had once admired greatly. He then untied part of the horribly tight-drawn corset and watched as a bubble of air escaped from Elizabeth's lips.
In somewhat a new light of hope, Will desperately clawed at the endless ocean. The last thing he remembered was looking up at a light… the sun. He had to get to it… he kicked furiously and swam, still holding his dear love. The sun had now diminished, his vision growing darker and darker, until all was black.
"... Elizabeth fell and… he dove into the water… could've died…"
Will was only semi-conscious, barely hearing their words. The strange voices enveloped together in his mind. He was only able to make out parts of their sentences…
"…indeed, a brave young man… it was lucky… him to… dead… save her life…"
He half opened his eyes, squinting at the bright light as his pupils contracted. As his eyes grew wider, he instantly sat up in great panic. He breathed rapidly as he had come to the fearsome realization. His eyes darted around as his vision slowly became clearer.
"Where? Where is she?" he yelled. "Is—is she… Elizabeth!"
His dark brown eyes focused on the two men standing over him. The Governor, who was smiling at him, as well as another officer. His face quivered in terror.
"Is… is she… dead?" he stuttered over saying the fateful words. The Governor continued to smile.
"Thank goodness, no. And the thanks goes to you, Turner. You saved her life,"
Will sighed, greatly relieved. He had saved her… but how? He thought his life was lost with hers as well…
"Is she all right?"
"She is a bit scratched up by the coral and barnacles by the docks, but after a few days she should be almost healed. You held onto that girl tight, my lad. It is a wonder you two are still alive… in fact, the one we were most concerned about was you,"
He looked over to his left arm, which was heavily wrapped in bandage. Will could see some of the blood seeping through. The numbness had gone away as pain had now pierced through his nerves. He winced, feeling his whole body throbbing. He felt another bandage above his right eye, on his upper forehead. His bruised hand began to touch it, but he suddenly drew back, realizing it was terribly sore.
"You held onto that girl so long, the barnacles had scraped nearly all the skin off you left arm. And that huge thing on your head… you hit it hard on the docks."
Will stared at the officer in disbelief. "And how did I… did we…"
"That's what I'm also amazed at. Your strength and motivation… you continued to swim to the surface, and made it. We saw a boy that looked nearly dead drift up to the docks, carrying the lady. We finally came about to fishing the two of you out of the water…"
The young hero paused to soak it all in, and then smiled to himself in spite of his own fearlessness and courage. "And, she breathed?"
"Yes, but also choking up quite a lot of water after we released her from that corset…"
Will laughed and looked at the Governor. "Is it all right if… well…may I see her?"
"All in good time, my lad… you need to rest,"
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