Sorry it has taken me so long to update, I had to do last minute shopping and packing for college so heh. I hope you all enjoy this next installment, do let me know!!! If I get some I will know that people are actually reading this and I'll whip up another chapter. But for now, I'll leave you to ponder…Is Jack fine? ...Is he seriously injured? …Or was he really eaten by a shark?
All this and more answered in this chapter!!!!!!!!!!
By the way, thanks Riot1 for my first review I'm glad to know some one has checked this out!!! I hope you enjoy :o)
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Chapter 2
The sun began to set on the jungles of just another of the many islands scattered through out the Caribbean. The birds were finishing their afternoon songs and preparing to settle for the night. The night creatures began to stir and awake for their nightly stalking through the darkness that was only disturbed by the flickering of fire flies. The soft reds, oranges, yellows, and purples of the sunset were a beautiful contrast to the deep greens and browns of the jungle. The waters of the ocean crashed gently against the smooth sands and receded just as fast as if playing an endless game of tag that only the oldest trees knew how long it had been taking place.
A curious raccoon scurried across the sands trying to find any left over crustaceans pieces to snack on. The raccoon continued his scavenger hunt until he came across a large, unusual pile. He approached cautiously sniffing to make sure it didn't possess any threat. It was obvious the ocean had washed this large object on shore as it smelled of the ocean and had some pieces of sea weed stuck to it. The raccoon became brave and moved close to the lump that lay across the sand.
His wet nose touched something soft and the lump suddenly moved and began making noises. Fearing for his life he ran back into the jungle as the pile began to sit up and make more noises.
Jack gasped for breath and looked around at his surroundings, thanking God that his plan had worked. He was soaking wet and had a couple of scrapes and bruises, but he had managed to survive. The shark had put up a fight, but luckily it hadn't been a big one and he was able to stab it a couple of times. The effect worked and the captain and his crew assumed the blood was his own. He swam until he couldn't anymore and had feared he would die anyway.
After assessing that he still had all his things, Jack stood up and began to wander into the jungle. If he was going to survive he had to find food and water soon and hopefully a settlement of some sort so he could get a ride back to his Pearl.
"What is it with me and getting stranded on deserted islands?" He wondered aloud. He shook his head as he walked through the thickness of the forest. Jack noticed some coconuts laying on the ground and picked one up to examine it.
"Bloody coconuts," He mumbled as he sniffed it and made a disgusted face.
"Eh," Jack shrugged his shoulders and pulled out his sword. He dropped the coconut on the ground and brought the sword down on the coconut. They met with a crack and milk spilt everywhere. Jack sheathed his sword and picked up the two pieces. He began to saunter into the jungle taking bites off of the coconut. It was going to be a long night.
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Sweat poured off of Jack as he worked his way through the thick jungle. His throat was parched and his body was aching. The sounds of the night surrounded him as he moved forward pulling out his sword to hack away at the branches and vines that blocked his way. Creatures scurried through the bushes around him and some called into the night. If he didn't keep going he might not make it.
"Yo ho, yo ho, a pirates life for me. We pillage, we plunder, we rifle, we loot…" Jack began to sing to pass the time and to help ignore the fear that was growing in his heart.
"Drink up me 'earties, yo ho!" He shouted at the top of his lungs.
"Who goes there?" A British accented voice called out into the night. Jack froze in his steps contemplating what action he should take. Coming to a quick decision he sheathed his sword, got down on his hands and knees, and began crawling slowly forward.
"I say, who's out there!" The voice called again. Jack continued to crawl until he broke through some bushes into a clearing. Immediately he saw two armed guards standing at the gated entrance of what seemed to be a settlement.
"Water," Jack whispered and collapsed to the ground. The two guards rushed to him and tried to help him up.
"Are you all right?" One of the guards asks. They pulled him up to his feet and saw his face. "Wait a minute…what's your name?" He asks suspiciously.
"Wha' I-I've been walkin' throu' these jungles all night mate, I needs me some water, and all you can ask is 'what's yer name?'" Jack asked surprise.
"Cause it would've been better if a pirate just died instead of crawl here to bug us," The guard said, roughly shoving Jack.
"Well, if that's the way you treat a poor soul, I'll just leave." Jack turned about began walking back towards the jungle when two pairs of hands grabbed him
"Come back here, your going to see the lieutenant pirate," The guard smirked. Jack was too tired to struggle and allowed the men to lead him.
"D'ye thinks ye can let up a little on a bad lucked man?"
"No."
"Perhaps give me some water?"
"No."
"A bit o' rum?"
"No."
"Bloody 'ell." The soldiers unlocked the gate and lead Jack in as ways of escaping once again raced through his mind.
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Well that was the next installation of A Pirate's Tale. Enjoy????? Review please, I'll try and update faster then I did before. But of course if I don't get reviews, who knows how long it could take. :oP Thanks again Riot1!!!!