Pirates of the Caribbean: Extinction of A Legacy

Author's Note: I revised the title… I thought a longer title is deserving of a long story… ^^ I don't know, I just like the title: "Pirates of the Caribbean"… it sounds so much better than "The Pirates who don't do anything"

Random thought: If a dishonest man can be trusted to do something dishonest, doesn't that mean he's being honest to himself, therefore making him honest? And if an honest man goes and does things that are incredibly stupid, isn't that 'honest man' an 'idiot'?

Let's recap, shall we?

Chapter 1:

We meet Lieutenant Joseph Norrington (Commodore Norrington) and his father, Captain Isaac Norrington. We find out that Captain Norrington has an affair with a gypsy named Taina, who is renamed Rebecca after her conversion and her wedding to Captain Norrington.

Isaac and Rebecca's love gives Joseph a half-sister: Marion. After Joseph's birth mother dies of 'natural causes', Rebecca and Isaac are now legit, so Isaac brings Rebecca and Marion to Port Royal. They celebrate Marion's eighteenth birthday and Joseph's promotion to Lieutenant.

Isaac is called to aid another ship out at sea, but never returns. He is presumed dead. Rebecca goes into a state of shock, and leaves Marion with her brother, and goes back to Isle Del amor.

Chapter 2:

Marion is introduced as going through finishing school, and her maid Lily, announces Joseph's return from England. Which, in real life-or in the movie at least- the Pirates of the Caribbean begin. Norrington is on a ship from England with Governor Swann and his daughter Elizabeth. We piece together what we know from the movie:

Will has been saved Elizabeth has the medallion

We find what the movie does not show: where Will went. Marion offers to become Will's guardian, and here we are now.

Then there's chapter 3…but that was easy enough to remember

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Chapter IV: Sense of Misfortunes / Bad Omens

Elizabeth blinked in shock until Marion's words seeped into her brain. She smiled and gave the woman an appreciative hug. In truth, Elizabeth didn't really know why she was so desperate in keeping William near her. Perhaps it was because of the medallion she had found him wearing, or maybe it was the thought of finally having a friend. Meanwhile, Marion had no clue why she had offered to become William's guardian. Especially since she was so adamant in leaving Port Royal.

"You?" Lieutenant Norrington asked in disbelief. " Marion, for heaven's sake, you know nothing about being a child's guardian!"

Elizabeth saw the look of determination on the raven- haired woman's face. Marion seemed to stand taller and looked at the Lieutenant straight in his eyes. She walked up towards him and looked at William.

" You don't expect me to just stand here while this poor child gets sent to another one of those horrid orphanages?" Marion retorted. " I highly doubt that would be what father would want!"

" I know what you're doing and it won't work," Norrington replied calmly, " You can't even care for yourself and you expect me to believe you can care for a child?"

" How would you know if I can care for a child or not?" Marion asked icily. " Why, before I came to Port Royal, I took care of and taught more than twenty children in Isle Del amor!"

Elizabeth looked at the arguing siblings and prayed that Marion would be able to take care of William. She took a small glance at the boy once more and found him looking at the raven-haired woman desperately. She had unconsciously moved closer to the blond haired boy, grasping his hand in hers.

" W-well… You're not even done finishing school, how do you propose in caring for a ten-year-old during your studies?" the Lieutenant countered, looking triumphant.

But Marion only smiled. " That reminds me, brother… my tutors informed me that they have nothing else to teach but music, they are certain that won't take long, especially if they give me lessons once a week."

Elizabeth smiled, knowing that the argument was falling towards their favor. The Lieutenant lost the triumphant look on his face, and seemed to be sagging. The crew seemed to be frozen on the spot, curious about the argument and did not wish to leave the spot.

" Wonderful!"

Elizabeth looked at her father in wonder. He smiled and clapped his hand. The Lieutenant seemed to be equally as confused as she was.

" Ms. Norrington, since you are going to care for young William, and have finished your studies, why not teach my Elizabeth as well?" he asked. " You could be her governess, and I could pay you for your services."

Marion beamed and nodded politely. " I would love that, Governor Swann. Thank you."

She turned to leave, when she remembered William did not know the way to her home. " Oh, brother, I am assuming you will lead young William home? I believe Lily and I should prepare a room for him."

Lieutenant Norrington sighed in defeat as he nodded. " Yes, Marion. But keep in mind, sister. We shall have a long talk of this at home."

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Meanwhile, Elizabeth sat in a horse-driven carriage, as she was about to enter her new home. Port Royal was adventurous enough, especially with Lieutenant Norrington's sister nearby. She couldn't help but feel excited about having a governess like Lady Norrington. She didn't act like most of the ladies in high society, even though she still had that air of dignity and grace. It was as if she was beyond their league, having a secret life that none knew about.

"Here we are"

Governor Swann helped Elizabeth out of the carriage, and proceeded into the house. Elizabeth took her time and looked around. The garden was nice enough, and the house itself was beautiful. There were large gates that barred them in, making Elizabeth feel like a prisoner in her own home.

She sighed as she reached her room, finding a balcony overlooking the port. She breathed in the ocean breeze, loving the cool air that kissed her cheek. There wasn't much of a port in England; at least, none like Port Royal.

Still, Elizabeth couldn't help but feel homesick, even though she hadn't had many friends. She missed her old house, and the banister that she usually slid on. She even missed the warmth that she had always thought to be her mother.

Closing the balcony doors, Elizabeth took out the medallion she had taken from Will. She knew it was wrong to steal, but she couldn't let her father and the Captain see the medallion. It would have spelled doom for Will Turner.

She fingered the markings on the gold coin, and shivered as a brutal wind blew the balcony doors open. The skull on the coin scared her to no end. Finally, after convincing herself that the coin was real, she hid it underneath her pillow and decided to take a nap.

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Meanwhile, Marion felt a chill ran up her spine. She stopped her walk, and looked up into the blue sky. She thought it was odd for a harsh, almost arctic wind to pass through a tropic island. She suddenly felt uneasy, her instincts were going wild. Something was wrong, and Marion knew it.

She picked up her god-awful dress and briskly walked home, knowing Joseph would be there to lecture her about her brash decisions.

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Author's Note: Yes, I know… somewhat longer than before, but it was rushed, right? Norrington isn't really that bad, in my opinion. He was just a bit of a stiff… and he had no life. But other than that, I'm hoping to have him be a somewhat good guy in this story.