Chapter Four: The Anticipated Kidnap
I lay in my bed, waiting for dawn. The hands of the grandfather clock moved ever so slowly, like clouds of a calm morning, gliding across the sky. Groaning, I turned away. ~It's like I'm waiting for all eternity, just for dawn. Maybe I should leave early. This is too much to wait for.~ I quietly hopped out of bed and changed into a pair of pants I had bought last night. I tried to braid my hair, but a little more than half of it fell out. I didn't mind too much. I grabbed as I could carry, and set off for the alley.
The sky was dark, I had much difficulty finding my way. It didn't bother me though. Ecstasy burst through my veins like a canon as I started skipping down the street. I sang my heart out. I was so happy and so free. I had never been allowed to do anything unorthodox in my life. I mean, here I am skipping and singing joyfully, and I am going to be kidnapped by a ruthless, yet kind pirate. I twirled uncountable times, and fell over a few.
The streets were completely abandoned. Everybody was inside sleeping safely in their warm beds. Only a fool would be out at this time of night. ~I am a fool though; I asked a pirate, whom I don't know very well, to kidnap me.~ I didn't care. I wasn't going to let that stop me.
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About a half an hour later, I approached our little meeting place. I noticed that the marketplace was still vacant and the sky was brighter now. ~I hope he comes soon. But wait a minute, what if he doesn't come at all...~ I began to walk in circles frantically. Jack might not come. ~He might have felt it was too risky. I shouldn't have trusted a pirate. If he doesn't come, what am I supposed to do? I can't go back to my father.~
I continued to fret for about another few hours. Or at least, it seemed like such a long time. Every minute seemed to have been an eternity. People were already starting to wake up. They were beginning to open the shops. It was light enough to see. It was then that I realized that I was in the wrong place. I frantically sprinted towards the other side of the marketplace to where we were supposed to meet.
A few minutes later I reached that alley. I stopped, panting heavily, to see Jack waiting for me. I looked into his dark eyes. By his expression I could tell that he was both disappointed and relieved. Smiling, Jack spoke first.
"'Bout time, luv. I was beginning to think that ye backed out." Jack teased as he tied my wrists behind my back. "Why were you late? I've been standing 'ere for some time now."
"I, uh, I ... I got lost and, uh, went the wrong way." I answered pitifully. Jack raised an eyebrow. ~Oh stupid! Jack is going to think that I'm an idiot! I should have said something cute and clever.~
"Okay luv." Jack laughed. "Come along then." Jack gestured for me to follow him. I was completely disappointed. ~I want to be kidnapped, not escorted.~
"Jack, I want you to kidnap me like you would any other girl." I demanded willfully. Jack gave me a hard look in the eye then smiled sweetly.
"Alright, but you asked for it." Jack lightly walked toward me. He grabbed my middle and threw me over his strong shoulder. A scream of joy and surprise escaped my mouth. "Don't scream, I don't want to attract too much attention." I then realized that my nose was pressing against his gorgeous ass. ~I know I shouldn't, but I can't help it. His butt is just so...~ I smiled so widely that someone passing by could see my gums. ~It's a good thing that no one is outside yet.~
Jack walked quickly; I was afraid that he would drop me, but feeling his strong hands hold me up, I was reassured. I couldn't stop giggling and kicking my legs. I was too excited to calm down. Jack, on the other hand, wasn't happy about my flailing legs.
"Stop swinging yer legs!" Jack growled quietly. "You nearly kicked my... my person." ~Whoops!~ I let my legs droop for the rest of the trip.
We didn't have any problems for most of the walk. I actually enjoyed it. I loved it. I think Jack did too, at least I hope. ~Well, I had heard him laugh to himself a couple times.~ I sighed. ~This is great! Nothing can possibly go wrong!~ But of course, something always goes wrong. ~Stupid dramatic irony!~ A man saw us pass by. Looking very confused, he stopped us. He was taller than Jack, then again, who wasn't. The man didn't look a day over twenty-seven, and he didn't seem very bright.
"Hey, what is she doin' on your back?" He asked stupidly.
"Well, she's on my shoulder, and she's me wife." Jack replied without hesitation. ~He said that I'm his wife! It must be a sign! He must love me... either that or it's a cover-up.~
"Okay, well, wait a minute!" The man shouted suddenly. He pulled out a piece of paper and showed it to Jack. "You're this pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow!" Jack looked at the familiar poster in feigned bewilderment.
"Nah, that can't be me." Jack tried to convince the guy. "Look," Jack pointed at the picture. "I'm not left-handed, savvy?" The young man looked back and forth between Jack and the sketch, then he smiled apologetically.
"I'm sorry, sir."
"It's okay. It happens all the time. You see, he is my twin brother. I'm John Sparrow." ~Ha ha, John Sparrow? This man is so gullible.~
"Well, good day sir." He walked away. As soon as he was out of earshot, Jack and I started laughing.
"I thought I married Captain Jack Sparrow." I teased. Jack laughed merrily.
"Nah, ye got hitched with me." I giggled furiously.
We eventually reached the docks where the Black Pearl was anchored. On the way, Jack told me about how magnificent the Pearl was, but I never imagined it to be this majestic. I gaped in awe as Jack rounded up his crew. I noticed a couple of people I recognized as well.
"Elizabeth, daughter of the governor, is that you?" I asked. She looked equally stupefied.
"Yes, and you are the King's daughter, Emily. Jack was telling the truth." The crew turned towards me at these words. They began to mutter amongst themselves. I watched as Jack counted his men and frowned. He shrugged then ushered them onto the boats. I heard him whisper to the crew, "keep to the code." ~What code? What does he mean? I hate being left out!~
"Jack, of which code do you speak?" I asked him politely. Jack shot me a surprised look. Obviously, I wasn't supposed to hear that.
"It's Pirate Code. Nathaniel is not here, therefore we leave him." Jack answered shortly. He and his crew started boarding the boats. I followed Jack onto the last one.
"That doesn't seem very fair." I said finally.
"Of course it is." Jack objected. "I gave 'em all a fair warning, it was his bloody stupid idea not to show up." He picked up a pair of oars and started rowing. Sure enough, I heard the distant sound of a man screaming. I looked at Jack. He wasn't affected by it at all. I couldn't help but feel sorry for that man, yet I secretly agreed with Jack. The scent of salt cleared my nostrils, and the reflection of the moonlight on the sea looked like a dazzling array of stars amongst a dark blue sky. It was all very soothing. I calmed down a bit. I watched Port Royal gradually get smaller and smaller. I was leaving my past life behind. ~Good-bye father, I'll be back in few months. I just want a vacation.~
I lay in my bed, waiting for dawn. The hands of the grandfather clock moved ever so slowly, like clouds of a calm morning, gliding across the sky. Groaning, I turned away. ~It's like I'm waiting for all eternity, just for dawn. Maybe I should leave early. This is too much to wait for.~ I quietly hopped out of bed and changed into a pair of pants I had bought last night. I tried to braid my hair, but a little more than half of it fell out. I didn't mind too much. I grabbed as I could carry, and set off for the alley.
The sky was dark, I had much difficulty finding my way. It didn't bother me though. Ecstasy burst through my veins like a canon as I started skipping down the street. I sang my heart out. I was so happy and so free. I had never been allowed to do anything unorthodox in my life. I mean, here I am skipping and singing joyfully, and I am going to be kidnapped by a ruthless, yet kind pirate. I twirled uncountable times, and fell over a few.
The streets were completely abandoned. Everybody was inside sleeping safely in their warm beds. Only a fool would be out at this time of night. ~I am a fool though; I asked a pirate, whom I don't know very well, to kidnap me.~ I didn't care. I wasn't going to let that stop me.
~~~~
About a half an hour later, I approached our little meeting place. I noticed that the marketplace was still vacant and the sky was brighter now. ~I hope he comes soon. But wait a minute, what if he doesn't come at all...~ I began to walk in circles frantically. Jack might not come. ~He might have felt it was too risky. I shouldn't have trusted a pirate. If he doesn't come, what am I supposed to do? I can't go back to my father.~
I continued to fret for about another few hours. Or at least, it seemed like such a long time. Every minute seemed to have been an eternity. People were already starting to wake up. They were beginning to open the shops. It was light enough to see. It was then that I realized that I was in the wrong place. I frantically sprinted towards the other side of the marketplace to where we were supposed to meet.
A few minutes later I reached that alley. I stopped, panting heavily, to see Jack waiting for me. I looked into his dark eyes. By his expression I could tell that he was both disappointed and relieved. Smiling, Jack spoke first.
"'Bout time, luv. I was beginning to think that ye backed out." Jack teased as he tied my wrists behind my back. "Why were you late? I've been standing 'ere for some time now."
"I, uh, I ... I got lost and, uh, went the wrong way." I answered pitifully. Jack raised an eyebrow. ~Oh stupid! Jack is going to think that I'm an idiot! I should have said something cute and clever.~
"Okay luv." Jack laughed. "Come along then." Jack gestured for me to follow him. I was completely disappointed. ~I want to be kidnapped, not escorted.~
"Jack, I want you to kidnap me like you would any other girl." I demanded willfully. Jack gave me a hard look in the eye then smiled sweetly.
"Alright, but you asked for it." Jack lightly walked toward me. He grabbed my middle and threw me over his strong shoulder. A scream of joy and surprise escaped my mouth. "Don't scream, I don't want to attract too much attention." I then realized that my nose was pressing against his gorgeous ass. ~I know I shouldn't, but I can't help it. His butt is just so...~ I smiled so widely that someone passing by could see my gums. ~It's a good thing that no one is outside yet.~
Jack walked quickly; I was afraid that he would drop me, but feeling his strong hands hold me up, I was reassured. I couldn't stop giggling and kicking my legs. I was too excited to calm down. Jack, on the other hand, wasn't happy about my flailing legs.
"Stop swinging yer legs!" Jack growled quietly. "You nearly kicked my... my person." ~Whoops!~ I let my legs droop for the rest of the trip.
We didn't have any problems for most of the walk. I actually enjoyed it. I loved it. I think Jack did too, at least I hope. ~Well, I had heard him laugh to himself a couple times.~ I sighed. ~This is great! Nothing can possibly go wrong!~ But of course, something always goes wrong. ~Stupid dramatic irony!~ A man saw us pass by. Looking very confused, he stopped us. He was taller than Jack, then again, who wasn't. The man didn't look a day over twenty-seven, and he didn't seem very bright.
"Hey, what is she doin' on your back?" He asked stupidly.
"Well, she's on my shoulder, and she's me wife." Jack replied without hesitation. ~He said that I'm his wife! It must be a sign! He must love me... either that or it's a cover-up.~
"Okay, well, wait a minute!" The man shouted suddenly. He pulled out a piece of paper and showed it to Jack. "You're this pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow!" Jack looked at the familiar poster in feigned bewilderment.
"Nah, that can't be me." Jack tried to convince the guy. "Look," Jack pointed at the picture. "I'm not left-handed, savvy?" The young man looked back and forth between Jack and the sketch, then he smiled apologetically.
"I'm sorry, sir."
"It's okay. It happens all the time. You see, he is my twin brother. I'm John Sparrow." ~Ha ha, John Sparrow? This man is so gullible.~
"Well, good day sir." He walked away. As soon as he was out of earshot, Jack and I started laughing.
"I thought I married Captain Jack Sparrow." I teased. Jack laughed merrily.
"Nah, ye got hitched with me." I giggled furiously.
We eventually reached the docks where the Black Pearl was anchored. On the way, Jack told me about how magnificent the Pearl was, but I never imagined it to be this majestic. I gaped in awe as Jack rounded up his crew. I noticed a couple of people I recognized as well.
"Elizabeth, daughter of the governor, is that you?" I asked. She looked equally stupefied.
"Yes, and you are the King's daughter, Emily. Jack was telling the truth." The crew turned towards me at these words. They began to mutter amongst themselves. I watched as Jack counted his men and frowned. He shrugged then ushered them onto the boats. I heard him whisper to the crew, "keep to the code." ~What code? What does he mean? I hate being left out!~
"Jack, of which code do you speak?" I asked him politely. Jack shot me a surprised look. Obviously, I wasn't supposed to hear that.
"It's Pirate Code. Nathaniel is not here, therefore we leave him." Jack answered shortly. He and his crew started boarding the boats. I followed Jack onto the last one.
"That doesn't seem very fair." I said finally.
"Of course it is." Jack objected. "I gave 'em all a fair warning, it was his bloody stupid idea not to show up." He picked up a pair of oars and started rowing. Sure enough, I heard the distant sound of a man screaming. I looked at Jack. He wasn't affected by it at all. I couldn't help but feel sorry for that man, yet I secretly agreed with Jack. The scent of salt cleared my nostrils, and the reflection of the moonlight on the sea looked like a dazzling array of stars amongst a dark blue sky. It was all very soothing. I calmed down a bit. I watched Port Royal gradually get smaller and smaller. I was leaving my past life behind. ~Good-bye father, I'll be back in few months. I just want a vacation.~