Disclaimer: *Amy notes the notice of the delivery of her Jack clone, thinks for a moment, then pulls out her laptop and teleports back home…to go play with her new Jackie! Of course…leaving a note for the other non-PotC-owning-authoress*

Authors Note: Whew people…22 reviews. *stares in disbelief* Insanity…I tell you. But I like it! Keep up the great work! Just…takes me a bit longer to reply. Just need to be patient I suppose. Doesn't help that I should in bed by now… Anyhoo…thought I should post this before I take my little road trip to California. (From the icy state of Utah). Disney Land and all! Don't worry guys…I will ride Pirates and think of you all…and how Kendra and Co. would fit in too of course… But, leaving Wednesday afternoon, getting back Monday. But, I'm taking motion-sickness pills and planning on bringing my pad of paper and handy pen for the nice 10 hour drive. But Cali…how I miss you… Been ages since I've been there. And…I've been getting a few questions about the length of FSE. Well…the way I have it figured, 35-37 chapters…depending how I break them up. It probably would've been 35 if I had written Spriggit in her too. Just…wanted to get it up too bad. And I couldn't get the mindset for Spriggit. *sigh* Hope you enjoy…don't think I left anything off…and you guys rock! Truly, madly deeply! *sniggers* Savage Garden… hehe…

Four-Sided Eyes

(a.k.a. Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the fangirl)

Chapter 31: Jigsaw

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(Jack's POV…)

Blasted lass.

I can't trust her. No matter how much she reassures me. Something about her…

But what is it that sets me off? She surely couldn't do very well in a fight.

Except that time where she chipped Jake's cutlass…but both said it was pure chance.

And how she did so well on our raids. She was not outstanding by any means, but didn't seemed to need - nor want - any assistance.

All right, so maybe she could handle herself in a fight. And that doesn't make much sense. Unless she was a natural with a blade. And…had this proven to her. More so than her show of skillsmanship was her confidence. Not a trace of fear of doubt. Not a moment of hesitation.

And I begin to doubt again. Pierre…what are you hiding?

Logical. I'll be logical and this will all make sense. Taking a deep breath and thinking back on the first days of making Pierre's acquaintance, small actions by the lass began to finally piece together.

I found her on the beach, and saw her wrap. Of course, she was hiding her sex.

Breakfast the next day…she got drunk and explained the wrap. A scar. Which did exist…but it was fully healed. Pierre was not daft enough to keep the wrap just because her captain had suggested it. It was a story that I believed. And Pierre had expected that. Planned on keeping me one step behind.

If nothing else, the lass was crafty. And knew how to cover her tracks.

Janette. That whole ordeal is finally over. Thank whatever heavenly beings exist for that.

But Pierre is still there in Port Royal with her. This could be bad. Very bad.

Pierre had always seemed to detest the girl…but then again, she used whatever necessary to gain the advantage. And slipping away under the guise of doing me a favor…

She wouldn't. Besides, she only had that dress. If I could gauge anything from her reaction to being caught in it, she would not wear the dress any longer than was necessary.

I let out a breath. Good. Pierre would come back, if not only for her breeches. She had seen set on wearing those. I suppose being raised in breeches would persuade her to only feel most comfortable in them.

Now if only she'd hurry up and get back to the Pearl…Surely she could filch a simple longboat. Though her dress would make her slipping out in a boat more suspicious.

She's a talented pirate. She wouldn't have any problems.

Perhaps too talented…

But Norrington.

Pausing for a moment, a worry began to came to me. Commodore Norrington is no fool, despite what people think. I don't entirely understand the man, but if Pierre is not careful…Norrington could discover her.

And…Pierre is passed off as a lad without a thought. She doesn't know how to act like a lass…

Oh no.

No, I have to trust in her. She's not a fool either. She can handle it. If nothing else, Pierre could slip away and hide until she's free to steal that longboat.

Shaking my head, I rubbed my temple. This lass sure causes me a headache.

She attracts the most irritating little lasses - though now I can understand why she was most disappointed about having the lass, Beatrice I believe her name was, pursuing her. I chuckled a moment. Reflecting back on past situations, a lot of her strange reactions are understandable. The large amount of disgust towards Janette. Her enjoyment of frightening Janette. All of those strange smirks. Comments that didn't quite fit.

At least the lass knew how to disguise herself for a time. Though she'd have to improve if she intended to stay on a ship for more than a few months and not have anyone catch her in the act. Let alone that whole issue of a woman's 'time of the month'…

Perhaps she was too young for that, yet. But…she was far too intelligent for a lass no older than thirteen. Perhaps she was just slow at developing?

Sighing, I gave up on that particular train of thought. The lass was not like any I'd known, and I didn't intend to meet any more like her. If anyone else could truly imitate her.

Why had she tried to sign on with that other ship? Had she thought that her time was over on the Pearl? She'd agreed to work under my command, and I would ensure that she did so.

Though…if she's going to continue to be this troublesome I'll have to find some way to discipline her. Or give up entirely.

The memory of the drastically changed Pierre came back to my memory.

That is odd in itself. It was possibly a side affect of the laudanum, but doubtful. A soporific drug would not change her entire temperament. There was something else about her…that sudden glint in her eye.

She'd been broken. But not given up whatever cause she was trying to fight for. What it was, I haven't the faintest.

Never have been able to figure her out.

And that bit about her never lying…no simple lass could do that. Either the poppet was conniving from birth - the thought of her truly being a heinous creature of some sort was a possibility - or she was still hiding things about herself. It is possible for children to be taught such skills…but how would she be good with the blade, manipulation of words, and still be able to hide her identity? From me! Captain Jack Sparrow!

"Captain Sparrow?" Anamaria asked from behind.

"Aye?" I looked over my shoulder and raised an eyebrow at her expression. "What is it?"

"She's not coming back."

"What?" She couldn't possibly…no. Pierre wouldn't have anywhere to go. She's far too much of a pirate to hide there for long.

Anamaria nodded. "Her things are gone. I assume she slipped them in with Janette's. Sly girl, that one."

Looking ahead again I fought back the irritation, frustration, and possible breakout of suppressed emotions. The little…

"Sea demon," I hissed under my breath.

Anamaria must have heard me, because she smirked. "She beat you, Captain."

"Obviously," I grumbled. "If I see that lass again, I'll get some kind of revenge. Be it a thorough lashing of words or a duel."

"I doubt that will take too long."

"Why's that?"

She nodded her head towards Port Royal. "There's a pirate ship in the harbor. If I'm not mistaken, it's the Dilettante."

What is going on? I clenched a fist. That lass…she had me at every turn. Twisting my view and keeping me a step behind. No matter what I did…she beat me.

The thought of Pierre smirking and laughing at me was all too prevalent. No doubt she was doing that. And…if the Dilettante was there, she was not going to return, she was constantly underestimated to an extreme - even by me, and I am a good judge of character in every other case - and…that knowing look in her eye.

Was she…

Is she…

No.

Impossible.

Could I have…no.

Resting my head in my hands, the truth was impossible to ignore.

"I had Captain Ken of the Dilettante on board the entire time…"

Anamaria nodded. "Aye, Captain Sparrow. But she has to come out past us, so you could always call on a visit to her. And I doubt she can sail it out of the harbor by herself." She looked to the harbor. "I only wonder what Ken is short for."

Laughing softly, despite the enormous amount of agitation threatening to burst, I nodded. "Aye, I wonder about that too…"

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Reviewer section! Whoop! You guys rock totally! Thanks for the support. Makes me feel all…warm and fuzzy inside! Oh my….22!!!! A new record! *cheers*

dagzer: I'm not done with Sparrow yet! Just look above! Tsk…this four points of view…not just Kendra. Though…sometimes it starts to feel that way…*shrug*

Curiosity Inc.: Thank you! *smiles* I tried to get him in. Though…I'm not sure I did a great job of him. And wow…you analyze my story better than I do. But yep… Kendra is none too pleased to be on the dependent end. Well, your first question is answered above, and Spriggit? We'll see about him soon… And keep the awesome reviews coming! They really get me thinking.

BeBe: Of course I used your title! Come now, you're a very good authoress too! And my bud! Spriggit will come in next time. Wanted to get this up tonight…and just couldn't do him. Yep, the Dilettante, then Suzaku…though that'll be a bit… But thanks for the finger wiggles! Much appreciated! *winks*

Siremaik: Are ye new? If so…welcome! Glad to have ye! I'm glad ye like me work! Keep reading and I'll writing! Well…and reviews are nice too.

AtLus: Thanks! *grins* And glad to hear from ye again! But yes…Spriggit was in the background. His part is big…but doesn't require his presence for long. And the reason for not going into detail? Well…my fight scenes with ships aren't so great…so I avoided it. *blush* Forgive me? Well…the name choices were largely my choice…but yeah. Janette likes being girly. Wants to give Kendra a girly name. But…got lots more reviews to go! Thanks again!

TheSiriusSparrow: *giggles with delight at her Jack clone* Thank you, thank you, thank you…*continues for a very long time* He's so awesome! *glomps her Jackie, who smiles. Jackie: I'm Captain Jack Sparrow, savvy! Authoress: So…happy!

BlueTrinity: A make-up artist? Cool! I er…don't have skills in that area…but thanks for the review! Yep. Kendra is peeved, Janette is pushing her luck…and there sits the Dilettante. What is Kendra to do? Well…you'll see soon!

Anaknusan: Yep. I tired of hearing that Janette was nothing but fluff and skirts. She isn't; Kendra's element is the sea, and Janette's is society and such. She knows how to function there. (Though I have limited skills…) But yep…Keep the reviews comin', and I'll keep writing! Until…well…the story ends. *sniffle*

Kristin: Yeah…Kendra isn't real er…happy to have to reply to it. And yes, your comments rang a bit true. *sigh* I don't have a feel for Norrington, and that was his only appearance. There wasn't really much for him to do. Thanks though! I was rather proud of my bits in CbtP…they were sooo much fun to do. Indeed…I started to ignore this lovely story…but rythmteck kept pestering me to work on mine. *sigh* Just gotta hold out. But! You'll see how her plans go soon…

sapphireskies: Here's Jack, Kendra hopes things will go well, and yes…Janette is glad to be back in her sort of…"water"…environment…thing. *weak smile*

TheCap'nOfTheBlackPearl: I'm thinking…35-37 chapters…depending how the POV's end up. But that's what I got figured so far. Thanks for the reviews!

rythmteck: Aye…the dreaded name Geneviève…how Kendra will fight to keep that secret. And Janette's glad to prove her worth. She was hard to handle at first…giving her some substance, what with "fluff" as a nickname, but she's filled out nicely. And you'll see your details soon…or…I might break down and chat over aim and tell you, or do it over e-mail. I never now…

Aerialea: *squints* Are ye new? I think ye are…if I'm wrong, I'm terribly sorry, if so…welcome! Sorry about the cliffie…things will move quickly if my writing during the road trip goes well…thank the heavens for motion-sickness pills…

MoonlitEclipse: Well…we'll just have to see about that, won't we used-to-be-Phedre. *grins* Thanks for letting me know. Lots of people to keep track of. But you'll have to wait like everyone. Sorry.

KawaiiRyu: Oh, Kendra's been at it for years…but this girl bit? It's a challenge… but she's up to it. The reward for succeeding is too great to risk failure…

MiseryLovesCompany: Yep. Sorta like "you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours"…except you switch 'scratch' for something more like 'watch'. Which spelling wise, really isn't that different. And aye…get back to work on your story. Tis a bad thing to leave people hanging for too long. *glances at her two unfinished stories and cringes*

HealerAriel: It's all right. I got a coupon for a free cone from a friend. I'll survive. *scowls at Kendra* But yeah…Janette. More to her than people would expect…just give her that pompous atmosphere…

black rose in winter: Sorry again…no Will and Liz. But! If you want to see her interact with them…read rythmteck's Caught by the Past. But…you should read the story before that one too…and…*blinks* How many times have I said this? *shakes it off* You fence?! That's so cool! My friend keeps offering to teach me…I really need to make the time to go ask…

RadioActiveSocks: You have a kitty? *eyes widen* I sure miss mine…tis the fate of going to college out of state…oh well. Road trip, right? To continue on…glad you liked that "dressed" line. Janette is one of a kind. Then again…so is Kendra. But! Kendra's quite glad to hear she can be feared and revered. Though…she's being generous and you don't have to do it all the time. Really…that pirate…

MoonbeamDomination: Wow! Thanks for joining us! Better late than never, eh? And golly…thanks for the review! Like I've said before…really brightens me day. And I'm working on it…through car rides and college…

AAR Rocks My Socks: About Will and Liz…sorry. Here's my attempt at a pronto update. Just…got caught up on my co-authoring and…got too busy. And don't worry about the comp problems. Sounds stinky…but glad to hear that it's working now. And here's Jack…and he'll be around a bit longer, don't worry.

Clover the Sea-Beast: Whew…last review…I can make it…can make it…*perks up* Yep, poor Norri. Er..Norrington. Sometimes I like to shorten names…thus Kendra I guess. *shrugs* And yes, Kendra with her ten billion names. Don't worry…story by story, she only gains more…