A Halloween Wish

Disclaimer: I do not own the "Pirates of the Caribbean" or any other parts of Walt Disney's creations. I only own the characters I create and the storyline changes that I made, since this takes place during the movie. Enjoy mates!

~AHOY! Here be the next chapter in my story. Sorry about the slight delay. Anyway, I'm watching POTC right now, so I better post this and get back to the movie. Jack Sparrow.that hottie!

Chapter 7: "I Care.That's Why"

Jack sat quietly in the cabin, counting down from ten and studying his fingers. "Three.two-"

BANG!

The door of the cabin flew open and Natalie stood there. She looked as if she was completely out of breath and terrified of something. A sly smile crossed Jack's lips as he eyed her closely and stood up from his chair. "Come back to ol' Jack, did ye?"

"Eww.fuck NO! I just wanted to tell you that there's a bloody storm headed this way." Jack seductively sauntered over to her and placed a hand on her neck, stroking the front of her throat with his thumb. "What are you doing.Captain?"

"Just thought that if we die in the storm.we might never get to-"

"Don't even go there," she stated firmly as she pushed his hand away from her neck, "You need to learn some respect."

"I show respect."

"Maybe for yourself, but not others.especially women. Now.I suggest that you go and steer this damn ship before we ALL get killed!"

"Alright.but I want ye to stay here and wait for me."

"WHY?"

"Storms aren't the place for young ladies like yeself," Jack began as he grabbed her and shoved her into the cabin, "So you're staying here."

"But-" She was cut off when the cabin door shut loudly. She slammed her fists against the door and turned around, fear and anger rising within her.

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Meanwhile, Anna and Marie had fallen asleep on the couch with the movie on. Anna suddenly stirred and realized that the movie had stopped and was frozen on a picture of Natalie standing against her door. "Marie.we.we weren't dreaming!" Her friend didn't answer. She lay sound asleep, her long red hair covering her face. "MARIE!" Anna shouted as she smacked her friend in the side and watched her fall off the couch.

"Hmm? What? What'd I miss?"

"We weren't dreaming! Natalie is still in the movie!"

"Huh?" she asked as she focused her attention to the screen, "I thought this was some joke.at least.that's what Natalie would do to piss us off."

"She's re-writing the movie and getting to live out OUR dreams. I haven't even found a way to get in there anyway."

"Do ya think she'll ever come out?"

"Probably not, Marie.but if we wait long enough, she might. Let's go back to sleep for a while. I'm too damn tired to think right now."

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Natalie sat on the floor of the cabin, feeling the waves rocking the Interceptor forcefully. Her body was flying from one side of the cabin to the other, causing her to scream loudly and grab onto the bed.not that it helped much. "That's it!" she screamed at the top of her lungs as she shakily stood up and made it over to the door. She tugged at the doorknob and saw that it didn't budge. Stupid Jack had locked it. She continued to pull on it and gave up when her body had grown weak.

She began breathing deeply and then saw the hinges on the door. A smile crossed Natalie's lips as she picked up a sword and pried them off the door, letting it fall to the ground. The strong winds suddenly pushed her to the other side of the cabin and out the glass window, shattering it. She hung onto the window frame for dear life and screamed as loud as she possibly could. She could barely hear herself with the storm making a racket. She held a firm grip and screamed again.

Meanwhile, Jack stood at the helm, compass in hand and steering the ship. His matted hair whipped violently in the rain and a smile appeared on his face. The rest of the crew was trying to maintain the ship, but the strong wind made it difficult to see. Will and Mr. Gibbs were pulling on many ropes, trying to keep the sails in good shape. "How can we sail to an island that nobody can find with a compass that doesn't work?" Will shouted.

"Aye the compass doesn't point North, but we're not trying to find North are we?" Gibbs shouted back. He staggered up to the helm and found Jack. "We should drop canvas, sir!" he yelled.

"She can hold a bit longer."

"What's in your head that's put ye in such a fine mood, Cap'n?"

"We're catching-" Jack cut himself off, hearing a bloodcurdling scream from below. It belonged to a woman and he could see Anamaria working with the crew. "MISS O'CONNELL!" he shouted, "Gibbs, take the helm!"

"Aye!" he replied as he watched Jack run down the stairs and into the cabin. Jack noticed that the door was lying on the floor and the window was shattered. "MISS O'CONNELL!"

"HELP!" he heard her yell as he focused on the window and saw her holding on. He ran over to her and gripped her arms securely. "I've got ye!" he yelled, reassuring her as he tried to pull her back onto the Interceptor. The rain was pouring on the both of them and Natalie was starting to slip from his grasp. "Don't let go!"

"I won't.I promise!" Jack yelled back. He was trying to pull Natalie back through the window when Anamaria came running into the cabin. Suddenly, a strong wind pulled Jack out the window with Natalie and he held her tightly as they hit the water. "MAN OVERBOARD!" Anamaria shouted as she ran back onto the deck, "MAN OVERBOARD!" The entire crew grabbed ropes and flung them over the side, knowing Jack would grab one.

At that moment, Jack swam to the surface with Natalie wrapped in his arms. The strong waves seemed intent to separate them, but the Captain would not let that happen. He held a firm grip on the girl as he swam toward the Interceptor. He saw many ropes hanging from the ship and made it over to one of them. He tied it around Natalie's waist securely and grabbed on himself. With a strong tug of the rope, he and the girl were pulled up onto the ship by the crew.

When they were finally pulled on board, the storm had died down to a calm wind. Jack untied Natalie and leaned over her, laying his head on her chest. She wasn't breathing. "Everyone, give me some bloody room! Anamaria, get the girl some dry clothes and bring them to the cabin!" The crew all followed his orders as Jack opened Natalie's mouth and breathed air into her lungs, pressing on her chest.

Many minutes passed and nothing was happening. Jack was starting to panic. This woman wasn't coming back. He tried one final time, but when hi lips met hers, Natalie's eyes flew open and she coughed up water as she rolled onto her stomach. She was having so much trouble breathing, so she rolled onto her back and closed her eyes, trying to calm down. Just the, she felt something wet tickle her cheek. Natalie opened her eyes and saw Jack hovered over her, his dreadlocks touching her. "Are you alright, Natalie?"

"F-Fine.I guess," she replied as she sat up, "Just a little di.dizzy." With those words, she passed out forward, straight into Jack's arms. He carefully lifted her up and brought her to the cabin, laying her down on the bed. The Captain stroked the side of her cheek until he saw Anamaria come in with new clothes for Natalie. "Thanks very much, Ana. That'll be all for now. Get back to your duties." She nodded and shut left the cabin, leaving Jack alone with Natalie.

Hours passed and Natalie's eyes fluttered open. She felt a warm presence around her and looked to her left. Captain Jack Sparrow was curled onto the bed next to her. She started to breathe heavily and her entire body tensed. "Ye alright love?"

"J-Jack.what are you d-doing?"

"Just keeping ye warm, love. Ye were catching a cold from being in that water." Natalie sat up and looked at Jack, who had his hands behind his head and was staring back at her. "Why, Jack?"

"Why what, love?"

"Why did you do that?"

"Do what?"

"I've had it!" she yelled as she stood up, but fell back on the bed and into Jack's lap. She struggled to free herself, but she was still too weak to walk on her own. "Easy now.we can't have ye falling down and getting hurt."

"Jack.can't you just tell me why you saved my life and risked yours?" Jack turned Natalie around so she was sitting on his knee and facing him. "I care about ye."

"What?"

"I said.I care.that's why I saved ye."

"But.I've been such a freaking bitch to you. I hurt you when we were sword fighting, I yelled at you.I never gave you a real chance."

"Well, I may have deserved the yelling, love. I DID try to get ye into bed, didn't I?"

"Yeah.but I would prefer to call it seducing." Jack smiled and Natalie rested a head on his shoulder. Jack had been a trouble for her.but was there more to him than meets the eye?