*beating head against desk continuously*
Jack: "Uh…love…that really isn't good fer ye."
*stops and looks up* You know what else isn't good??? The fact that the POTC DVD was released and I don't own it…*returns to previous actions*
Jack: "No need fer that. Ye 'ave somethin' even better then a…uh…what's it called again love?"
DVD…
Jack: "Right, DVD. Ye don' be needin' it.
*Looks up and glares* What makes ye think that?
Jack: Cause ye got me! Captain Jack Sparrow.
Do ye have the DVD with you in it?
Jack: "No…"
*Continues to beat head against the desk*
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Chapter 10
Jack stepped out into the late afternoon air and almost tripped over the dog that he had left in the same spot before he had entered.
"Yer still here?" Jack asked, looking down the dog. It responded by wagging its tail and starring up at him. He shook his head with the hood and began to walk towards the small market place set up by the port. Jack noticed the dog followed a few feet behind him. He walked towards a food stand and when the vender's attention was elsewhere Jack skillfully grabbed a few pieces of fruit and slipped it into his pockets. He limped slowly using his cane and made his way behind a house where no one was present. As he thought the dog soon joined him and sat across from him. Jack studied the dog as he pulled an apple from out of his pocket. The dog was scrawny and dirty, but seemed in good health. It had various colors ranging from gold to white to brown.
"A mutt I'd bet," Jack said aloud as he pulled out his dagger and sliced the apple in half. The dog watched the apple intently. Jack tossed a piece to the dog and it eagerly began to eat it from where it landed. Jack too took a big bite from his piece.
"So, what would ye do?" Jack asked looking down at the dog. The dog looked up chewing the piece of apple.
"I mean, I don' feel like riskin' me neck for the lass again. Would ye save a pain in the arse woman if ye had the chance?" Jack continued to talk. The dog just looked at Jack as he sliced another piece and threw it to in front of it.
"I did say I'd get her to the cave if she helped me find out about the lad…I still don' know who it is…" Jack spoke, taking another bite.
"I mean if I'm gonna go and get the lad I might as well get 'er too…" Jack said. "But females…they're good for cer'ain things…right? Keepin' ye warm at night and havin' some fun with. 'ere good fer laughs too, and some of 'em make good comp'ny like Ana. When she isn' complain 'bout 'er ship…" Jack threw the last piece of apple to the dog and pulled out an orange, beginning to peel it. "I can usually handle bein' around them. Elizabeth was alright…until she burned me rum…" Jack frowned on the memory. Jack tossed a piece of the orange to the dog who continued to eat silently as he continued to talk out loud. "But this one, Jeanette…she drives me crazy. She doesn' listen, she thinks she's always right…I don' even know why I bothered to make an accord wit 'er. I mean, I try to save her and she kicks me in me jollies, she hits me wit a oar, she's always yellin' at me and arguin' wit me, and she can't even cover fer me." Jack rambled as he threw another slice to the dog and took a bite for himself.
"Were men e'er meant to understand women? Just when you think ye got 'em figured out, they go an' do somethin' to throw ye off. Sometimes I just wan' ta grab their throats and throttle 'em until they catch some sense. Then they turn around and smile an' act like nothin' happened. They start kissin' you and touchin' you, and what is a man suppose te do?" Jack said before taking another bite and throwing another piece down watching the dog eat.
"Ye understan' me mate. It's good ta know that. Us men…we were put here by the good Lord-," Jack looked up and did a little head bow before continuing, "to take care of 'em…and all we ask in return is te obey just a 'ittle, just ta behave and make our lives easier. Not te always be fightin' with us, or trying to make us feel guilty, or tellin' us what to be doin', always speakin'…" Jack continued to talk and looked at the dog and suddenly did a double take. He looked down and then at the dog's face as it sat patiently watching him as it panted waiting for more food.
"Ah hell…yer a bloody female…" Jack shook his and frowned. "Just me luck…spillin' me guts and here ye are bein' a woman…" Jack shook his head and the dog tilted hers looking at him with her ears perked.
"Don' be lookin' at me like that! Just cause I'm dressed in women's clothes doesn't change the fact that ye are a female. I'm not like this by choice ye know. Ye didn't bother to let me know as I was saying all those things. There is a difference between us….at least I didin' lead ye on to t'ink I was a woman." Jack said pointing to the dog and himself as he spoke. "There are certain things even respectable pirates don't do and here ye are, a dog, lettin' me tell ye how men really think. I know why ye did it," Jack said wagging his finger at the dog, rewarded in return by her wagging her tail enjoying this game the man was playing. "Ye did it cause ye wanted food…just like most other females, leadin' men on te get what they want. I shoulda seen it." Jack said with a sharp nod followed by the dog then getting up and walking over to him and licking his face.
"Now ye be tryin' to make up wit me. I know yer tricks…" Jack tried to say sternly, but couldn't help but crack a grin and begin to rub the dog with both hands. "Always was me weak spot. Can't stay mad…" Jack said pushing the dogs face in front of him so he could look at her. "Just like the rest of 'em…well, at least ye were quite." Jack laughed at the irony and petted the dog vigorously, she responded by barking happily. "Oh, don't go make me regret sayin' that. It'll take away that one redeemin' quality." The dog sat down once again and allowed Jack to slow his pace and run his hand along her fur as he sat in thought.
"I suppose that means ye would side with her and want me to go get her too?" He said looking at the dog. She simply continued to wag her tail and stare off into the sky. "Wouldn' surprise me." Jack sighed and finally stopped petting her. "Well lass…I suppose I better be gettin' on. It's going to be gettin' dark soon and it would be the best time for me to spring out some convicts." Jack got up and wiped off his outfit before replacing the hood on his and retrieving his cane.
"It was nice spendin' time with ye lass…even if ye deceived me. Don't tell no one though. I don't need anyone knowin' Captain Jack Sparrow was out smarted by a lass of a dog. It's bad enough I have to wear theses clothes."
Jack smiled and rubbed the dog's head again before walking back around the building as he concocted a plan in his mind. He slowly made his way to where the jail was as the sun began to make its final decent of the day. Although the streets were emptying, save for those heading to the taverns and the sailors and soldiers alike finishing up their duties, he was none surprised to find that he had a four legged companion following no more than a few paces behind his.
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I know this chapter ended kind of short and it's kind of an intermission to the whole of the story, but I thought it would be nice. If I'd continued what I had intended you would have been here all day and I know that you don't like my fic that much…_…_…objection???………….…anyone???... lol, oh well. As I said, I know it was a bit short, but I hope I made up for it in quality. I try anyway, give me that much! It took me some time to make it seem not so boring, I kind of had writers block and my mind was blank. I mean, really, what could anyone sit down and talk about with a dog? Well, after seeing the movie again…*cough* yea, I cheated and saw the movie by…means other than buying or renting it, but only out of desperation. I do plan to, however, buy it as soon as I receive some cash, or Christmas comes around, which ever comes first. And it inspired me that, in fact, it was not some ordinary person I was dealing with…it was, of course, Captain Jack Sparrow. *Insert Sparrow's goofy grin* So I will update as soon as I possibly can. Hmm, as SATIANA pointed out so nicely I have a roommate who will come after me if I don't update on some sort of regular basis…especially if it's a cliff hanger…she doesn't seem to particularly like those…*peeking over covers in bed* Keep in mind, SATIANA, I can also return the favor…*wink, wink*. Interesting point there Jackfan2 about the Ed Wood thing. I've seen pictures, but I haven't seen the movie, any good? I never even made the connection until you said something lol. By the way, please let me know what you thought of the stuff I sent you. I trust your judgement and know your critic will be just. Well, that's it for now loves! See ye later…time to sleep…try anyway…who knows what roommie could be planning…