Disclaimer: If they were mine, would I be writing this? Only ones that are mine are Abby and any pirates you don't recognize from the movie.

A/N: Sorry it's been so long guys! There's been a lot going on with school and my friends. But, finally we've made it through the first quarter and they gave us a WEEK off!! Wooo!! Heh. So I've been catching up on my writing today, since my weekend was a bit busy. If you're in the US, then Kill Bill came out recently! If you haven't seen it, go see it! It is the most hilarious movie I have ever seen! Plus, I ran into the guy I liked and he was going to see it too… hehe. So I had a good time. Especially since now I've talked to my friend today and she's basically okay with the idea of something happening between him and me…. So yes, it's been a good few days. Well anyway, here's the next chapter everyone! Sorry if it seems a bit rushed. Again, sorry so long and I'm hoping to get another chapter up before I have to go back to school, but I'm not sure. I have to think of what is actually happening in the story now… Only a vague idea.

Chapter 6: Arriving at Port Royale

The streets were crowded and noisy; Jack could hear the noise even though they were still a bit off port. He looked up to see Abby in the crow's nest, where she had spent half the morning. The other half she had been with either Anamaria or Gibbs.

"Abby!" Jack called. "Time to come down, love!"

As the crew docked the ship, Abby climbed down. Jack led to a rowboat, which was lowered, and soon they were on shore.

Abby, terrified of her new surroundings, was clinging to Jack's hand. Jack used her hold on him to help him pull her up, settling her on his hips as he had on previous occasions. She let go of his hands and wrapped her arms around his neck. As they walked through the streets, Abby took in the surroundings. Soon enough, they'd arrived at a blacksmith shop.

Jack opened the door and walked in. The shop was hot and metal was clanging. Causing all the noise was a young man hammering away at a new sword.

"Will!" Jack had to shout to be heard. Will turned around as he stopped hammering. When he saw Jack, his face lit up with a grin, and he put the metal in a barrel of water, where it sizzled and steamed for a bit.

"Jack! The last time I saw you, you were falling into the ocean!" Will said as he took off his apron.

"How've you been? You should have stopped by sooner. Eight months is a long time."

"Aye, I'm good, Will. What of you and Liz?" Jack shifted Abby to his other hip, Will watching with a look of surprise on his face, as though he had just noticed Abby, which was true.

"We've been good, Jack. We were just married 3 months ago."

"Really? Well, good for you mate!"

"Thanks, Jack. But, uh... When... When did you get a little girl?" Will stared at Abby.

Jack sighed. "It's... an odd story."

Will nodded. "Come on. We'll go to my home and see Liz. You can explain there." The three set off through the streets, Jack never putting Abby down and Abby continuing to cling to his neck.

"Liz!" Will called as he opened the door to a small house. There was a living room, which led to an open kitchen. There was only one other door, which led to the bedroom. The house was comfortably furnished, even though a bit bare. Liz stood in the kitchen, smiling when she saw Jack.

"Jack arrived in port today," Will said.

"Jack! It's been so long!" Elizabeth walked over. "And who is this with you?" she looked at Abby. Abby turned and hid her face in Jack's shoulder.

"She's a bit shy," Jack told them. "Her name is Abby."

"Why don't you sit down, Jack? You can tell us about Abby then." Will motioned to a couch.

Jack sat down, placing Abby in his lap as she continued to hang onto him. Will and Elizabeth sat in chairs across from them. Jack nudged Abby a bit.

"Abby, why don't you say hello to Will and Liz?" Abby slowly lifted her head. She looked over to Will and Elizabeth, who smiled warmly at her.

"Hello," she mumbled. Then she buried her face in Jack's chest again.

Will looked at Jack a bit quizzically, still wondering how Jack came in possession of Abby. Jack sighed.

"I suppose you want to know how I got Abby?" he asked.

Will and Elizabeth both nodded.

"Well... I was in Tortuga a few... a few days ago actually. It seems longer than that... But I was in Tortuga, on my way to get me some rum, when this li'l girl started staring at me. She kept followin' me around, even when I finally got to the bar. I finally scared her off, but then I heard some men talking about taking her upstairs to look for her mum and if they couldn't... Well, so I went and took her to the Pearl with me. Abby was living on her own in the streets of Tortuga. Will, you've seen that place. It's no place for a child to grow up on their own. Believe me, I would know. Well, I brought her here in hopes that... Well, I hoped you two could take care of her? Or find someone else that could?" Jack looked at them hopefully.

Elizabeth and Will were shocked. They stared at Jack, slightly stunned by his story. Then Elizabeth shook herself out of it.

"Of course we'll keep her, Jack. Since you're asking us to... How could we turn down helping a little girl?"

"Right. She can stay with us," Will agreed.

Jack smiled. "Ta, mates. But er... I'm not sure I want to leave her here alone with strangers... She can be a bit fearful at times..."

"You can stay as long as you like too of course, Jack. It's really no trouble." Will told his friend. "Whatever to help Abby settle in."

Jack nodded. "I'll just sleep on the floor out here. Abby can stay on the couch. Is that alright, pet?" he looked down at her. Rather than look up at him, Abby just nodded her head against his chest. Jack noted that his shirt felt slightly damp where her face was.

"Well, why don't we all eat?" Elizabeth said as she rose from her seat. "I was just finishing dinner when you all got here."

Will and Jack stood as well. Jack letting Abby stand up on her own this time.

"Abby, you can go wash up in the other room, dear. It's just through that door," Elizabeth pointed towards the doorway. "Just go through the bedroom to the bath." Abby nodded and left the room, while the other three went to sit and catch up.

*****

That night, Will and Elizabeth slept in their room, while Abby slept on the couch. Jack looked down at Abby, fully clothed.

"Good-bye, pet," he stroked her hair. Then he turned and left.

Jack was walking down the road to return to the Pearl and his life on the open sea, when he heard a commotion start up. Turning back, he noticed what looked to be a house on fire a few streets away. It seemed to be on the same street as Will's home. Jack took off running towards the house, as fast as he could.

When he got to it, he slammed to a shocked halt. People were all around the Turner home, watching as it burned to the ground. Jack felt guilt creep up in his chest as he frantically looked around for his friends and Abby.

"Will!" Jack yelled as he saw Will and Elizabeth standing, watching their home envelop in flames. They turned to see Jack as he rushed over to them.

"We're so sorry, Jack… We're so sorry," Elizabeth shook her head; Will pulled her into a hug.

"What? What happened?" Jack looked at them in confusion. "Where's Abby?"

"Jack," Will started. "Jack, it was pirates. They set the house on fire and took Abby. I'm sorry, Jack." Jack stared at him blankly. Then his eyes darkened and he turned off, running off into the night, not hearing his friends calling him to come back.