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Jen heard the click of the gun in Jack's hand, and ducked as she saw his hand inch towards the trigger. Jack's loud voice was demanding something of the Commodore.

"I call you by your title, you call me by mine!" Jack shouted at the Commodore. Norrington was replying when Jen saw Jack's hand latch onto the trigger, and she stooped even farther. Then she heard the gun go off. Terrified, her knees gave way.

"Jen!" Screamed Nicole, who broke free of Anna Maria's grip and caught her falling sister. Jen's eyes flew open as Nicole grabbed her, she gasped, oxygen finally flowing through her again.

"Jack Sparrow!" She hissed, wrenching Nicole off her and marching over to Jack. She drew back her hand and slapped Jack in the face. He staggered back. "Don't you EVER!" She screamed. He grabbed her hand and glared at her, then turned to Norrington.

"That was a warning shot. I'm not patient, Commodore, and eager to be on me way. You just say 'one girl' and I'll be on my merry way. Unless you wanted that shot to be a practice shot." Jack bargained, a sly grin on his face. Norrington was tight lipped and white, nearly shaking with fury.

"One captive shall be released, Sparrow! And you'll let no harm come to the other!" Norrington shouted. Jack grinned, and turned to the two sisters. Nicole looked slightly betrayed and hurt, Jen was shaking with anger, her hand still caught in Jack's death grip.

"Which one of you two lovely ladies wants to leave my ship?" Jack asked.

"Jack Sparrow, why did you try to kill me?" Jen shrieked. Jack groaned as if exasperated.

"Not still sore over that one, are ya luv? Listen, I had to get Norrington to see things my way. I need the upper hand. I was never gonna shoot ya." Jen's relief was enormous.

"You could have told me, rather than make me panic." Jen said crossly. Jack grinned.

"Sorry luv, needed it to look convincing, savvy?" Nicole beamed.

"I knew he wouldn't do it! I knew it! He's too good!" Jack scowled.

"Good? I'm a pirate! I'm not good! I'm a scallywag, a scoundrel, black heart, devil's servant!" Jack raged. Nicole smiled and patted Jack's head.

"Of course you are Jack, of course." Jack continued to scowl but looked somewhat pleased.

"Right. Now which one of you lovely lasses wants to leave? Nicole, what about you? It's been fun luv, and maybe I can come and visit," Jack started. Nicole wrapped her arms around Jack.

"I don't want to go!" She howled.

"Very well. Never been one to squash adventures like Norrington, so you can stay aboard." He turned now to Jen. "So, what'll it be, Miss Lanyen? Would you like to stay with us, or go back to our beloved commodore?" Asked Jack with a solemn expression. Jen's eyes darted from the commodore to Jack.

"I want to see the necklace that you prize above both your life and mine, Captain. I'd like to stay aboard." Jack grinned.

"Anna Maria, full speed ahead. We have a commodore to outrun." Jack commanded. Anna smirked.

"Aye, captain." Jack sashayed over to the edge of the ship.

"Commodore," He paused here to grin devilishly, "We've decided to reject your offer and keep both girls. Ta." Ignoring the commodore's angry shouts, Jack turned around and slung an arm over each girls shoulder.

"Tonight, ladies, we celebrate. Drinks all around!"

LOL AND YOU THOUGHT SHE WAS DEAD. HEHE. WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT? JACK'S GOING TO MAKE A BAD DECISION FOR ONE THING. BUT WILL THEY FIND THE NECKLACE? AND WHAT THE HECK IS NICOLE GOING TO BE UP TO? JACK, NICOLE, AND RUM..HMMM..WHAT DO YOU THINK?