Pirates of the Caribbean: Extinction of A Legacy
Author's Note: Thank you for all your reviews. I hope I get the same amount or more on this chapter. Its all for you, mateys. Enjoy!
Random thought: If an ostrich hides its head when its scared… wouldn't that sign his death wish?
^^ Jack comes in a bit later in the story… I want to make a good foundation to build upon, not to mention the whole tension between Marion and Jack.
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Chapter II- Siblings
Marion could not help but feel a mix of emotions as she watched the tiny isle she had called her home disappear beyond the horizon. She was leaving her friends and her gypsy family for a 'prim and proper' life. It was her mother's idea, for her to learn how to behave in the presence of upper-class people. Having been brought up in a tiny island, Marion learned nothing more than to read, write, cook and dance. Not to forget clean, since her mother was not a woman of class, she did not have a maid… although her father had offered to hire one for her.
" Darling, come along. Its best not to dawdle when there are better things to do," Rebecca said, as she led Marion into one of the cabins of the navy ship. " We'd better start with your lessons before we arrive at Port Royal."
"Mother, why do we have to go?" Marion asked fidgeting in her dress. It felt uncomfortable and it was obviously not made for walking. " Why can't Joseph visit us instead of us visiting him?"
Rebecca sighed and gathered her daughter into her arms. " Marion, I've prolonged this day for far too long. He is your brother… and Port Royal will be your company."
Marion's eyes grew wide, wondering what her mother may be hinting at. " What do you mean 'my company'?"
Rebecca smiled sadly, " Isaac and I have talked about this subject over the past few years, and we have come to a decision," she started. " I was not given the opportunity to stay in a permanent home, and now that I have, I don't have the privilege to taste it."
Rebecca looked at Marion sternly, as if to tell her to listen carefully to what she was to say.
" I am an outcast in a town such as Port Royal, but you were given this chance to shine," she continued. " Your father and I have decided for you to live in Port Royal."
To say Marion was angry was an understatement. She was beyond angry, she was fuming. Not one word was said to her about this matter, and now they had decided upon what was to be done with her life.
Marion stood up and glared at her mother, knowing her chocolate brown eyes were lit with rage. " How could you?! I love my life, mother! I did not want anything to change! You told me this was a short visit. A few years… not a lifetime!"
Rebecca opened her mouth, but soon closed it. She looked down at her hands and sighed. " Marion… listen, you will learn to love Port Royal as much as you loved Isle del amor. I assure you."
Something was wrong, and Marion knew it. Her brow wrinkled as she realized that her mother looked and acted as if their time spent on the ship was their last.
" Mother, you're not planning on leaving me on Port Royal, are you?" she whispered, trying to control herself. Her throat constricted and her eyes were beginning to tear.
What more could happen? The silence that came after her question answered everything for her. Marion's mother was leaving her. The month's journey to Port Royal would be the last time she would be able to see her mother. This wasn't another trip with her father to the nearby islands. This wasn't a lesson on how to sail. This wasn't a farewell for a few weeks, no… this was a goodbye for good.
The tears that threatened to fall won over her demand to stay calm. Soon, mother and daughter were on the floor, sobbing in each other's arms.
Marion knew her mother loved her, and that was the reason why she had to leave.
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It was Marion's eighteenth birthday and Captain Norrington had a large banquet held for two occasions: his daughter's birthday, and his son's promotion. He proudly presented to society his wife, Rebecca and his daughter Marion. Joseph stood beside his dark-haired sister and plastered on a smile for civil society to see, but under his breath, he whispered harsh words that struck Marion like knives to her heart.
" All those people are doing this for show, you know," he commented, " They know your mother is a tramp, and my father is being a nobleman by taking you in."
Joseph smiled victoriously as he saw the flash of pain in Marion's eyes. Although he had to admit that he felt a pang of guilt after seeing her lip quiver slightly. He mentally berated himself for even thinking of feeling remorseful for the wench. He watched as she stood quietly beside his father, and decided to straighten his navy blue uniform.
Marion hung her head, praying that she wouldn't make a scene in front of all these strangers. Her father however, did not fail to notice the tear that ran down her cheek. He lightly pushed Marion's chin up which forced her to make eye contact with him.
" Marion, my dear, why the tears?" He asked, " It's your birthday, darling. Aren't you happy?"
Joseph felt guilty, he hadn't realized that it was her birthday. He was so caught up in hating her that he failed to notice that the celebration wasn't just for his promotion. It was also for her coming of age.
He was about to apologize when two soldiers broke the party and made their way to Captain Norrington. Marion looked at the soldiers and her father, and she began to worry about what was to happen next.
" Sir, sorry to bother, but we are in need of your assistance. The Nobility is in need of a rescue. They say it has been attacked by pirates."
Marion hoped her father would decline, but he nodded grimly and faced her. He looked at Joseph and gave him a silent command.
Joseph knew what the look meant. Take care of her
He nodded, even though he felt nothing but hatred towards his half sister and her mother, he would respect his wishes.
" Is he coming back?" Marion asked softly, knowing her question may not be answered, but much to her surprise he did.
" I truly don't know, Marion… Pirates are not the noblest of all men."
He never did return. The navy never found his ship either. Joseph became the head of the Norrington estate and he took over the role of Lieutenant quite easily. Rebecca fell into a state of depression that neither love nor hate could shake. In short, Rebecca was there in body, but not in spirit. In haste, she had asked to return to the small Isle in the Spanish Main, but no matter how hard Marion fought, Joseph would not let her leave Port Royal.
" I made a promise to father, Marion. Whether we like each other or not, I will carry on with that promise."
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Author's Note: Okay, I was trying to hurry things up a bit… just because this is the prologue… and prologues are not meant to be three chapters long… two, maybe…but not three… It should have ended in one, but I was a tad lazy to continue writing… I put a lot of information on a short amount of time, not to mention the pace of the story went BAM BAM BAM… you know… first Marion was 18 and Joseph still hated her… then their father died and Marion wants to return home. Think of it as a scene in a movie… you know, its only a few minutes of them talking and stuff…..
By the way, thank you for the reviews, a small amount, but then I can't complain. ^^ It IS my First Pirates of the Caribbean fic. I don't believe I have good credentials in this part of ff.net.
