Chapter 7- The Hunt
To all the reviewers- thanks!!! Sorry I haven't updated in several days, I had to move back to school for another semester and I've been busy going to class and buying books and whatnot. I'm finally sort of finishing my thoughts on where this story is going to go and I hope no one will be disappointed! No worries, Lila is most likely NOT going to end up with Jack, she has a crush on Norrington, remember? Besides, I don't really think having Jack "fall in love" would go along well with the type of character the movie set up. Anyway, on with the chapter.
Lila had been peeling potatoes for hours with Elizabeth and AnaMaria and she was beginning to wish she never had to see another potato for the rest of her life. Her hands and the front of her dress were grimy from the dirty peels of the potatoes and she had managed to knick herself with the knife on more than one unfortunate occasion. AnaMaria had gone back up on deck to work with the rest of the crew, but Elizabeth had stayed behind to get the rest of the dinner completed. Elizabeth was busy cooking up all the potatoes they had just peeled and was working on two turkeys somewhat near cooked.
"How did we get stuck doing this," Lila whined at her cousin. Elizabeth just turned to her from the stove and gave her an exasperated look. "Lila, if you did half as much work as you did whining, we could have been done hours ago," was all she replied. Lila frowned and put the last potato in the bowl in front of her. "I'm going to go find some way to wash up a little," she told Elizabeth. She then turned and made her way out to the stairs.
She walked up on deck and saw Will and Jack talking excitedly about something, arms waving around and gesturing wildly. Never one to pass up on any gossip, she wandered over and stood a few feet behind Jack, wanting to hear what was going on, but not wanting to be seen. They were talking about ways to sneak attack Barbossa and his crew. Jack wanted to return in the direction of Port Royal, thinking Barbossa would head there first in his attempt to find the Turners. Will disagreed; he thought it was too risky to cross paths with Barbossa directly. He wanted to sail to Tortuga and try to find out more about where Barbossa was planning on going so they could follow him and get him trapped. Jack didn't want to take the time to go about gathering information, he wanted to rid the world of Barbossa, rid himself of the Turners (and Lila) and get back to what he wanted to do.
Lila leaned against the railing she was attempting to hide behind and heaved a big sigh. For once she was opting to agree with the Captain; all she wanted to do was get back to Port Royal and return to normal life.
By the end of the "debate," Captain Jack had obviously gotten his way, since he was the captain. Jack figured Barbossa would be headed for Port Royal, since he knew that was where Elizabeth and Will would most likely be residing. So, Jack turned the Pearl around and headed back the way he had come.
The crew took a break for dinner, and Jack took the opportunity to explain his plan further to Elizabeth and Will. Lila sat silent at the dinner table in the Captain's quarters, hoping there would be little arguing from her cousin. Jack explained his plan in greater detail while enjoying heaps of mashed potatoes and turkey. His plan was simple, but in his mind, brilliant. He planned to return in the direction of Port Royal, but stop before he actually got to the bay. He would sail in the area until he got sight of Barbossa, then he would attempt to trap him and force him to surrender. Jack also thought it would be fantastic to maroon Barbossa on the very same island he had once been governor of, just so his rival would know the feeling of doom Jack had once felt. Jack may have been a pirate, but he didn't like to kill unless it was absolutely necessary, but he was willing to kill Barbossa again if need be.
Elizabeth embraced his plan, but Will was not as easily convinced. He still saw the move as too risky, knowing Barbossa would not give up without a serious fight. "Even if we do luck out and Barbossa heads for Port Royal, there is a good chance he will notice the Black Pearl in the area," he tried to explain to Jack. "What if he decides to come after us? We'll be on the open sea, and although we are certainly capable of defending ourselves, there's a greater chance he could catch us and he WILL make sure Elizabeth and I are both dead this time," he said, a serious look on his face. "Will, have I ever given you reason not to trust me?" Jack asked him. Will shook his head "no" in response. Jack cocked his head and smiled, "well then, I suggest you keep your faith, young Will."
That's all for now, sorry it was so short, I'll try to find time to write more later!!!
To all the reviewers- thanks!!! Sorry I haven't updated in several days, I had to move back to school for another semester and I've been busy going to class and buying books and whatnot. I'm finally sort of finishing my thoughts on where this story is going to go and I hope no one will be disappointed! No worries, Lila is most likely NOT going to end up with Jack, she has a crush on Norrington, remember? Besides, I don't really think having Jack "fall in love" would go along well with the type of character the movie set up. Anyway, on with the chapter.
Lila had been peeling potatoes for hours with Elizabeth and AnaMaria and she was beginning to wish she never had to see another potato for the rest of her life. Her hands and the front of her dress were grimy from the dirty peels of the potatoes and she had managed to knick herself with the knife on more than one unfortunate occasion. AnaMaria had gone back up on deck to work with the rest of the crew, but Elizabeth had stayed behind to get the rest of the dinner completed. Elizabeth was busy cooking up all the potatoes they had just peeled and was working on two turkeys somewhat near cooked.
"How did we get stuck doing this," Lila whined at her cousin. Elizabeth just turned to her from the stove and gave her an exasperated look. "Lila, if you did half as much work as you did whining, we could have been done hours ago," was all she replied. Lila frowned and put the last potato in the bowl in front of her. "I'm going to go find some way to wash up a little," she told Elizabeth. She then turned and made her way out to the stairs.
She walked up on deck and saw Will and Jack talking excitedly about something, arms waving around and gesturing wildly. Never one to pass up on any gossip, she wandered over and stood a few feet behind Jack, wanting to hear what was going on, but not wanting to be seen. They were talking about ways to sneak attack Barbossa and his crew. Jack wanted to return in the direction of Port Royal, thinking Barbossa would head there first in his attempt to find the Turners. Will disagreed; he thought it was too risky to cross paths with Barbossa directly. He wanted to sail to Tortuga and try to find out more about where Barbossa was planning on going so they could follow him and get him trapped. Jack didn't want to take the time to go about gathering information, he wanted to rid the world of Barbossa, rid himself of the Turners (and Lila) and get back to what he wanted to do.
Lila leaned against the railing she was attempting to hide behind and heaved a big sigh. For once she was opting to agree with the Captain; all she wanted to do was get back to Port Royal and return to normal life.
By the end of the "debate," Captain Jack had obviously gotten his way, since he was the captain. Jack figured Barbossa would be headed for Port Royal, since he knew that was where Elizabeth and Will would most likely be residing. So, Jack turned the Pearl around and headed back the way he had come.
The crew took a break for dinner, and Jack took the opportunity to explain his plan further to Elizabeth and Will. Lila sat silent at the dinner table in the Captain's quarters, hoping there would be little arguing from her cousin. Jack explained his plan in greater detail while enjoying heaps of mashed potatoes and turkey. His plan was simple, but in his mind, brilliant. He planned to return in the direction of Port Royal, but stop before he actually got to the bay. He would sail in the area until he got sight of Barbossa, then he would attempt to trap him and force him to surrender. Jack also thought it would be fantastic to maroon Barbossa on the very same island he had once been governor of, just so his rival would know the feeling of doom Jack had once felt. Jack may have been a pirate, but he didn't like to kill unless it was absolutely necessary, but he was willing to kill Barbossa again if need be.
Elizabeth embraced his plan, but Will was not as easily convinced. He still saw the move as too risky, knowing Barbossa would not give up without a serious fight. "Even if we do luck out and Barbossa heads for Port Royal, there is a good chance he will notice the Black Pearl in the area," he tried to explain to Jack. "What if he decides to come after us? We'll be on the open sea, and although we are certainly capable of defending ourselves, there's a greater chance he could catch us and he WILL make sure Elizabeth and I are both dead this time," he said, a serious look on his face. "Will, have I ever given you reason not to trust me?" Jack asked him. Will shook his head "no" in response. Jack cocked his head and smiled, "well then, I suggest you keep your faith, young Will."
That's all for now, sorry it was so short, I'll try to find time to write more later!!!