Disclaimer- I don't own POTC, any characters, events, plots, settings, etc from it. It belongs to Disney.

Jack looked up into the palm tree.

"Lemme see!" He ordered, nimbly climbing the tree. Nicole climbed down. Jack peered at the thing, which Nicole had called attention to. In the part of the tree where the branches fanned out, there was a coconut resting in the crook of it. The coconut was decorated with red paint and didn't seem very inconspicuous. Impatiently, Jack brushed aside the coconut. There was a large awkward hole, crudely cut into the trunk. Jack reached down, his dark eyes glowing with anticipation. His eyes widened in surprise, and he pulled out his hand. There, dangling from his hand was a necklace. A long silver chain, with a dark red jewel on it. Suddenly, one war cry pierced the air. The diggers stopped, looking around, climbing up out of the hole. Jack groaned, jumping down off the tree. He pulled out his sword with a defiant ring, and tossed the necklace to Jen, pulling her behind him.

"Guard that with your life, luv. And don't lose it!" He ordered firmly.

"Are you calling me irresponsible, Captain Sparrow?" Asked Jen icily. Jack turned around and took a deep breath, about to speak. Then he closed his mouth. It opened once more.

"Yes." The crewmembers drew out their own swords. Out of a nearby cluster of trees came a bunch of men carrying spears.

"Oh, this is just like Bell Harbor!" Jack groaned.

"What happened at Bell Harbor?" Nicole asked.

"You don't wanna know." Jack said with a grimace.

"Ah." Nicole said grimly. Jack ran forward to meet the oncoming men. The other crewmembers ran forward as well, harsh battle cries escaping their lips. Jack meet his first foe with a loud crash, and a grunt from both men. His sword quickly smashed the wooden spear in half, and Jack sliced the man's stomach with his sword. With a groan the man fell. Jack moved on, his sword splitting another spear. He was locked in battle with the man. Another armed man was creeping up behind him.

"Behind you Jack!" Jen called out. "Jack!" Jen screamed as the armed man grew closer and Jack remained in combat. Suddenly, Jack snatched up the sharp, broken spear and turned swiftly, stabbing the oncoming man and then turning back to the first. Jen was watching all this happen when suddenly she heard Nicole screaming her name.

"Wha?" Jen asked stupidly. Suddenly, she was swept off her feet. She was slung over the shoulder of one of the spear carrying men.

"Jack! Nicole!" Jen screamed, shoving the necklace down into a hidden pocket in her dress. The man threw her down on the ground, back in the forest, where they were concealed by trees.

"Don't you touch me." Jen snarled, ice dripping from her words. The man laughed and grunted, leaning down. He was reaching for her neck! Bravery surged through her, and Jen took her foot and used it to flip him over onto his back. She scrambled up, running back to the battle.

"Nicole!" She screamed. Suddenly, she was thrown down onto the ground again, a rough and dirty hand covering her mouth. Fighting back disgust, she bit down on it. A growl of pain erupted from the man. Jen got up again, once more trying to run. This time the man grabbed her waist and pointed the tip of his spear at her throat.

"I don't know what you want. But you'll not find it on me." Jen snapped, her throat tight as the point jabbed not to friendly at her throat. The man frowned.

"Nekleece." The man gurgled. He abandoned her waist and gestured about his neck.

"I have nothing you want." Jen argued. Angered, the man began to poke the spear into her neck. Jen closed her eyes, wincing. Suddenly, there was a whinging sound and Jen felt the spear disappear. She opened her eyes. The man who had been threatening her was lying on the ground, a spear sticking out of his lower chest. Jack ran up next to Jen, breathing heavily. His sword was stained red, sticky with blood.

"Where's the necklace?" He asked gruffly. "Did you lose it?" He looked alarmed. Jen shook her head and pulled it out of its hiding place. She felt slightly hurt that Jack hadn't first inquired about her health.

"I did as you said, and kept it safe." She told him, handing it to him. He smiled fondly at it and tucked it away in his pocket. Then he kissed her cheek.

"Glad yer alright luv. You're a good fighter!" He told her. Jen smiled. Then she motioned at the fallen attacker.

"That was good aim from so far." She commented. Jack grinned, winking.

"What do you mean? I was aiming for his heart, I missed."

"Back to the Pearl, everyone!" Jack called. Nicole and the rest of the crew headed over. They trekked back. The others headed back onto the ship, Jack grabbed Jen's hand.

"Jen," He began. Jen turned.

"Yes?" He held out the necklace.

"Would you mind wearing this for me?" He asked. Jen grinned.

"I'd be delighted." Jack fastened it around her neck, and then hid it beneath the top of her dress.

"Don't want you to attract the attention of my crew." Jack said with a sly wink. Jen grinned as well and they headed up the gangplank. Little did they know, they had been seen.

Jen lay in bed, staring up at the ceiling, smiling as she fingered the necklace around her neck. It was warm from her body heat, and the dark beauty of it reminded her of a certain someone. She realized suddenly how tired she was and lay flat in the darkness.

She woke to the sound of the door creaking open slowly. She raised herself up slightly.

"Who's there?" She called softly. The flicker of a candle suddenly met her eyes. Jen could only see the hand of the person holding it. Terrified, she lay back down, closing her eyes. Suddenly, there was something sharp poking into her back. She drew in her breath quickly, realizing now the person knew she was awake.

"Miss Jennifer, I saw what trinket Jack gave ye. And I think it's not fer the best. You'd best be handin' back that necklace, and Jack's heart with it." A rusty voice growled.

"Gibbs?" Jen whispered in disbelief.

"Aye. He doesn't need a distraction, or a change." Gibbs growled. The glint of the dagger in the candlelight terrified Jen. She felt it leave her back though, a welcome relief.

"This is just the warnin'. You don't want the second visit." Gibbs snarled, exiting the room. Jen shuddered in the dark. Bolting the door, she crossed to the tiny window and sat back it all night, sleeping no more.

Jen didn't leave her room until she heard quite a few crewmembers up. She quietly left her room and was about to head up the stairs when suddenly someone grabbed her waist and pulled her into a room. Jen was about to scream when a warm hand covered her mouth and turned her around.

"Quiet, luv. You really like screaming when I grab you, don't you?" He asked teasingly. Jen tensed. Where was Gibbs now?

"I've got to go Jack.Nicole needs me. She's.she's not feeling well." Jen blurted out. Suddenly the door opened and Nicole popped her head in the door, grinning cheerfully.

"Hello Jack, Jen. Just wanted to say good morning. What a great day to be on a ship! I've never felt better! I feel so alive, so happy, so healthy!" Nicole ranted. Jen scowled and shut the door. Jack raised an eyebrow.

"Since you've got the time, I want to tell you about that necklace." Jack sat down on the bed. Jen hesitantly sat next to him. Jack was silent a moment, staring at the necklace.

"It was my mother's." He began.

SORRY, I'VE GOT TO GO! MORE SOON, SORRY ABOUT THE CLIFFHANGER!