Disclaimer: As all disclaimers, I don't own any of the characters in
Pirates of the Caribbean. Though I wish I had a monkey (.
Summary: As Will and Jack fight off Barbossa on the Interceptor, the ship wanders off into the Cursed Mist. The curse: Will, Jack and Barbossa end up switching bodies.Can Elizabeth cope up with Will being in the body of another?!
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Pirate/Alix - HI, ALIX!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE KIND REVIEW ^o^!!! It's GREAT to know that you're enjoying the story ^o^! Thank you so much for looking it up again too ^_^! As for Will and Elizabeth kissing, WHO COULD BLAME JACK?!!! Lol! Heck, if I was in Jack's shoes, I think I would be freaking out too. LOL! Well, I guess that's da power of true love --- and man, Will and Elizabeth are darn in love, aren't they? ^_^
Mrs. Sparrow - Here's the next chapter ^o^!!! Thank you so much for the review :D! Hope you enjoy it ^_~!
Laura aka LordLanceahlot - NOOO!!! Laura is unconsciously affecting my story's mood!!! LMAO!!! I'm not saying it's a bad thing of course ;). Hehehe. And come on, we really do need a little fluffiness every now and then ;) (we do have two starcrossed lovers in our story, ya know ;)). You know what? If this became a movie, I think the audience in the theater would act like jack too and stop Will from making out with Elizabeth. LOL!!!
Ermine aka Tree - gibbs kissing his pigs = will in barbossa's body kissing Elizabeth. That is of course according to our favorite cap'n jack sparrow ;). Hehehehe
PippinFinn - aaaah! PippinFinn - one of my favorite barbossa luvers ^o^! (who can blame ya? Hehehe). Hmmm --- yeah, I guess barbs kissing lizzy isn't that bad. But for 99% of PotC fans, I think it is. LMAO! Anyway, this next chapter is going to focus a little bit more on barbossa =). Though we all know he looks like Jack now O.O
Vienna1 - great to see you here, Vienna1 =)! Thank you for the review and I hope you enjoy this chapter ^o^!
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The Cursed Mist : Marooned in Another's Body
By Cmdr. Gabe E. Email: gabe_gce@yahoo.com Site: gabe-e.com
PART 10 : Barbossa's Escape and Jack's Broken Promise
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Back on the Interceptor, Anamaria and Mr. Gibbs stood by the wheel of the ship as they kept a look out on Jack and the others.
Anamaria turned toward Gibbs. "You think they got her back? It's been a while since they went after the girl and there's still no sign of them."
Mr. Gibbs' eyebrows furrowed as he stared into the distance. "Well, they have Jack and an undead pirate with them. When you have such men in your crew, anythin's possible." He chuckled.
"Actually, that's what I'm worried about. The fact that Jack IS with them. You know how careless he is sometimes." She said with a sigh.
Suddenly, one of their crew members ran out of the lower decks towards Anamaria and Mr. Gibbs. He stopped right before them as he tried to catch his breath. "Sir! It's Jack!!! I mean --- Barbossa!!! He's nowhere to be found in the brig!!! I think he's escaped!!!"
Anamaria and Mr. Gibbs' eyes opened wide with surprise. "WHAT?!!!" Mr. Gibbs shouted!
"But how?!!" Anamaria asked, her voice filled with fury.
Their crew member still stood before them, catching his breath as he tried to explain. "We don't know, sir. None of the crew even noticed him escaping!"
Anamaria and Mr. Gibbs looked at each other with worried looks on their faces. Anamaria then looked towards the bustling streets of Tortuga where Barbossa could have run off to. "We better start looking for him before he gets off the island." She said.
Mr. Gibbs stepped up beside her. "Aye. Ye can just imagine how furious Jack is going te be when he finds out that Barbossa had run off with his body."
Anamaria and Mr. Gibbs quickly ran off the ship and into the crowded street.
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Barbossa proudly made his way through the bustling streets as he petted the monkey on his shoulder. "Aaaahh.Dear Jack.The only one I can truly trust." He gave a hearty laugh as he handed the monkey a piece of fruit. "What will I ever do without you?" He said with a sinister tone in his voice.
Barbossa stopped in his tracks and looked around. "Now where shall we go next?" He stroked his beard as he stood there thinking. He then turned towards the monkey on his shoulder. "I believe we can go far with this body, eh? Hahaha! After ten long years of torment, the right to life is finally MINE again!!! And what more to celebrate life than in the body of my good friend Jack Sparrow!!!"
His eyes suddenly narrowed as a smile formed in his lips. "--- And speaking of the pleasures of life ----"
Barbossa smiled as he made his way to the place where men had the best pleasures of life ever --- The Mermaid's Cove : A place where the women Tortuga gladly provided pleasure to those who can "pay".
"For so long I've been deprived of the warmth of a woman's touch. It's about time I make up for such precious lost time." He threw another piece of fruit at Jack the Monkey and laughed as he made his way to The Mermaid's Cove.
He pushed his way through the crowded streets and found himself standing in front of his destination. He looked at the place before him and threw his arms in the air as he marveled at it "Aaaah.The best place to go after ten long years of not feeling anythin'!"
Drunkards and scantily clad women littered the area before it. Most of them looked like they've just been from the place. And most of the women looked like they were waiting for potential customers.
One of the women caught Barbossa's eyes. He looked at her from head to toe and a grin formed on his lips. Oh how he loved the women of Tortuga.
He quickly reached into his pocket to check if he had enough shillings to hire her "services". He smiled as he felt the coins against his hand. "Thanks for the money, Jack." He thought to himself. Barbossa wanted to laugh inside.
"Heheh.Looks like I'll have to be alone for a while, Jack." He gently picked up the monkey on his shoulder and placed him on top of a rum barrel beside him.
He looked back at the woman again. The woman smiled and winked at him and made her way into the inn. She definitely wanted him to follow her inside.
Barbossa chuckled to himself as he took a step towards the entrance of the 'Cove. A look of desire filled his eyes as the thought of having the woman in bed filled his mind. "Finally ---- after ten long years of torment----" He whispered to himself.
But before he could take another step further, he suddenly felt someone pull on his arm hard, causing him to twirl around towards the direction of the one who pulled him. He was suddenly taken by surprise as he came face to face with the culprit.
"A girl?!" He thought to himself. Right in front of him was a young woman whose age was that of Elizabeth. The woman had dark skin and her features reminded him of someone ---
"She seems familiar."
Barbossa's eyebrows furrowed as she looked at the face of the woman in front of her.
The young woman suddenly wrapped an arm around his neck as she moved her lips close to his. "Why Jack. It's been a while. I thought you'd already forgotten about me." She whispered close to him.
Barbossa saw the young woman's eyes gazing at his face. Her eyes were filled with passion, as if trying to recall a distant memory embedded in the face of the man he now resembled. Barbossa didn't have a single idea of who the young woman was, but he was definitely sure that she had special feelings for Jack Sparrow.
"Looks like I won't even have to spend a single penny tonight. Heheh.This is the second time I'll have to thank you, Jack Sparrow. First the money, and now this woman."
But then, Barbossa noticed something different about the young lady who was holding him close.
Oddly enough, the woman didn't look like the typical women found in the Mermaid's Cove. Unlike the others, she wore men's pants, a long-sleeved shirt and a vest over it, somewhat similar to that of Will Turner's. But the top two buttons of her shirt remained unbuttoned, exposing the top part of her chest.
"You always had a rather queer taste in women, Jack." He thought again.
He leaned closer to the woman and whispered back to her. "How could I ever forget you?" He smiled deviously and ran a finger down the exposed part of her chest.
The woman looked down and smiled at the feeling of his touch. She then looked up and met Barbossa's eyes. "Jack?" She whispered.
"Huh? What? Oh yes. Me. Uhm, what's that, dearie?" Asked Barbossa who was still running his finger up and down her chest.
She leaned closer to him and whispered. "Say my name. You know I love it when you say my name."
Barbossa's face was suddenly filled with worry. It was his first time meeting this woman so he had no idea of who she was or what she was called. But he wouldn't let that stand in the way of having her for the night.
He pulled his finger away from her chest and ran it on her lips instead. "What do you say we skip that for now, lass? I would rather --- engage in some bedtime activities instead, if ye know what I mean.".
The young woman suddenly sent a strong, swift punch on his cheek that sent him twirling around to another direction. He quickly placed a hand on the throbbing portion of his face.
"You forgot my name again, didn't you?!!! I KNEW IT!!! And of all the places in Tortuga, I FIND YOU HERE!!! At The Mermaid's Cove!!!" The woman shouted.
Barbossa turned around to face her again. "Well ye can't expect me ta remember everyone's name, missy!!!"
"And how dare you invite me to bed in our first meeting after eight long months that I haven't heard a word from you?! Dammit, Jack!!! You told me you'd be back in a week!!! And you've been gone for more than that!!!" The women stepped up to him as fury filled her entire body.
Barbossa waved a finger at her as he confronted her back. "Don't you dare use such a tone on me, lass! You don't know how you're dealing with!"
"Oh I know who I'm dealing with!!! I'm dealing with the infamous CAPTAIN Jack Sparrow! The captain Jack Sparrow who doesn't know how to keep deals and promises!"
Barbossa grunted as he saw the woman making a riot in front of him. He came to the Mermaid's Cove for pleasure, but instead, found himself in a situation where he may not even get any. "Damn woman!" He thought to himself.
He rolled his eyes and sighed as he turned towards the entrance of the inn before him. If this woman didn't want it, he'd rather get a real one to do the job.
But before he could step inside, he suddenly felt someone grab him by the shoulder.
"Don't think you can escape me that easily, Jack!!!" She pulled him towards her again, causing Barbossa to come face to face with her.
"What do you want?!" He sighed.
"Morgaine!" She said in his face.
"What?" He asked with a confused look.
"That's my name just in case you've developed short term amnesia while at sea. Morgaine Summers." She said again with emphasis.
Barbossa pulled himself away from the woman. "Fine fine. Morgaine it is. Now let me be. I still have more important matters to attend to."
He turned around towards the entrance of the inn.
"Jack!!!" She shouted after him.
Barbossa heard the girl calling out to her, but he just ignored her voice as he opened the door to the inn.
But Morgaine didn't want to give up that easily. "Jack, wait!!! Don't you even want to see my new ship?!" Morgaine knew Jack loved the sea, and together with his love for the sea was his love for ships, especially when he had to steal one for himself.
Barbossa stopped walking and slowly turned towards Morgaine. "A ship, eh?" A smile formed in his lips. He slowly walked towards the young woman and wrapped an arm around her shoulder. "Perhaps you could show me this ship?"
Morgaine pulled Barbossa's arm around her tighter. She looked up at his face and smiled. "You never change, do you, Jack?"
Barbossa looked back at her as he stared into her eyes. If he was going to get that ship for himself, he might as well use the girl until the ship falls into his hands. Then after that, he'd dispose of the girl as he sees fit.
"Change? Jack Sparrow never changes." He smiled and moved his face closer to her. "As for what happened earlier, I didn't really forget your name. You know how important you are to me, Morgaine."
Barbossa wanted to laugh inside. He was actually going to get himself his own ship soon thank to Jack's body and his petty star crossed lover. He was definitely starting to love the effects of that certain curse.
"Jack, are you okay?" She placed a hand on his cheek as she motioned his face towards her. "You seem quite distant."
"Oh. I'm --- I'm okay. I just feel so happy that I'm with you again. I really missed you, Morgaine. I missed you so much. Not a gold in the world could ever come close to how precious ye are ta me." He gently ran a finger down her chin.
Barbossa hated saying such sweet words to the young woman's ear. But he had to win her over just like the REAL Jack did. After all, she had a ship, and that was one of the things he needed to sail off to another life of piracy.
"Why, Jack. You have changed." She faced him and wrapped her arms around his waist, holding him close to her. "I see you've finally learned the ways of a real gentlemen. Not once when we were together have I heard you say such sweet nothings. And now here you are --- talking like a lovesick poet."
Barbossa wanted to throw up. Had he sunk that low just to get a new ship? Not only that, but he was growing very impatient. He didn't want the woman anymore. He just wanted her vessel. He had to get off of Tortuga before Jack and Will find him again.
"About the ship ---" He said impatiently.
"Yes! My ship!" She smiled and then pulled herself away from him. She grabbed his hand and pulled him after her.
As Morgaine pulled Barbossa through the crowd, he quickly grabbed Jack the Monkey who instantly ran up to his shoulder. He had no idea where Morgaine was taking him. He just let his feet follow the force of Morgaine's pulling.
"Wherever you're taking me, let's just hope there's going te be a ship there waiting.. It would be such a pity if I had to dispose of you too soon." He thought to himself as he followed the woman in front of him.
He still hadn't thought of how he was going to dispose of her once he gains access to the ship. But Barbossa knew one thing for sure. He'd have that ship for himself and for himself alone in any means possible --- even if he had to KILL her to get it. After all, he was a pirate. And pirates kill and plunder for a living.
"I pirate's life for me indeed." He smiled.
Morgaine continued on her way as she pushed through Tortuga's crowded streets. Barbossa could feel her excitement as she held his hand tight. She looked behind her, but her feet still kept on going.
"Just a little while longer, Jack! Aaah, you are really going to love the ship!" She smiled and gave out a small hearty laugh. "I think it was fate that I found you today, Jack Sparrow. By the way, don't tell my sister that I have bought a ship of my own. You know she'll use it for trading once she finds out."
Barbossa looked back at the young woman curiously as he pushed his way through the crowd. "Your sister?!". Jack probably knew this woman's sister, but since Barbossa just met her, he had no idea who she was referring to. "Er --- Sister?"
"Jack! Don't tell me you forgot about her too!!! Anamaria!!! You even stole HER boar that one time. Tsk tsk." She said with laughter.
"WHAT?!!!" Barbossa shouted back.
"So this Morgaine is Anamaria's sister?! Aaah.dammit, Jack. Why do you always have to make everything tougher for me?"
He suddenly noticed the crowd going thinner as the sea came into view. They've finally reached the docks. Barbossa looked around and observed the part of the docks they were on.
A feeling of worry filled him as he realized that Morgaine's ship was docked on the same side of Tortuga as the Interceptor. Thankfully, they were on the farthest side of the dock, about 10 ships away from where the Interceptor was situated.
"Now where is that ship of hers?!!!" Barbossa looked around. "If I'm ever going to get rid of the girl and steal her ship, I better do it as soon as I can before she finds out that her sister is here."
His eyes wandered at the different ships docked right in front of them.
He suddenly felt Morgaine pull on his hand again. "Over here, Jack!!!" Excitement filled her voice as she pulled him further down the docks until they reached the last boat.
And there it was --- before them stood one of the finest ships Barbossa had ever seen. He smiled as he looked at the fine vessel before him. The vessel that will soon be his for the taking.
"Here she is, Jack!" Her face was filled with joy as she extended her arms towards the towering ship. "the HIGHWIND!!! Such a beauty, isn't she?"
Barbossa stroked his beard and smiled as his eyes narrowed. "Very beautiful indeed." He wanted to laugh inside. Soon, the Highwind will be his. As for the girl, he knew what to do with her.
Morgaine's eyebrows suddenly furrowed as she twirled towards Barbossa. Her eyes were focused on the monkey that was sitting on his shoulder.
"Um, Jack. There's a monkey on your shoulder." She moved her face close to the monkey as she looked at it. "And a very well-dressed monkey at that." She added.
"Ah yes. I fergot to tell ye. During one of my trips, I saved this monkey from a butcher and made him me own." Barbossa smiled at Morgaine who was petting the monkey.
Perhaps it was wrong for him to have brought Jack the Monkey along. If he was going to win over the girl's trust, he must be as Jack as Jack could be. And never in Jack Sparrow's life had he been fond of animals.
Moragaine smiled as she petted the monkey. "So. What's his name?"
"Er, uhm. I named him after meself. Jack. Little Jack of course.". If there was one thing Barbossa hated, he hated pretending to be nice and friendly.
The young woman chuckled as she pulled her hand away from the monkey. She turned towards Barbossa and playfully poked him on the chest "Oh Jack Sparrow. You're always full of surprises aren't you? Back then, you said it made pirates look lame whenever they brought their parrots along. And here you are with your very own monkey. Not only that, but you've changed --- a LOT. First of all, the way you slur when you talk is gone, and --- you've actually lost your swagger! I wonder when you'll surprise me again."
"Oh you'll definitely be surprised soon enough ---- When you find yourself in the middle of the ocean as I sail away in your grandeur ship." He chuckled inside. Oh how he was loving this little game. The young woman was already practically his, and her ship, soon to be in his name.
Yet, Barbossa was quite surprised that such a young woman such as her was able to acquire such a grand ship. "So, tell me, Morgaine? How were ye able to ta acquire such a grand ship like the Highwind?"
Morgain sighed and smacked Barbossa on his upper arm. "Well, Jack. If you came back as you promised, you would already know."
Barbossa rubbed his arm. This girl definitely had the same traits and mannerisms as her sister Anamaria. They both liked to hit people a lot. If only he didn't have to be NICE to her, he would have already hit her back to teach her a lesson --- that no one hits Captain Barbossa.
"Oh come on, lass. You know you can share your little secret with me. I am your friend after all." Barbossa gently ran his hand down her cheek and moved his face close to hers. "I'm yours, Morgaine. You might as well share your little secret with me if we're going to sail the seas together. You and me --- together."
She looked down, away from his stare and gently moved his hand away from her cheek. "Oh Jack, please stop saying things you don't really mean. The last time we were together, you said something similar. You even told me you'd take me with you. But after a couple of days, you were gone. Then I hadn't heard anything from you ever since."
Barbossa could feel it in her voice --- this woman loved Jack. She really loved him. He didn't know what Jack had done to make her that madly in- love with him, but Barbossa knew Jack always had a special way with women.
Her eyes wandered until she met his gaze. "Look, Jack. I don't care if you can't keep promises or --- or if you'd rather be alone or off at another adventure to get your ship back. But please, don't --- don't say things you don't really mean.". She gently patted Barbossa on the cheek.
She smiled and pulled away from him. "Anyway, enough of this! This is not the time for such sentimentalities. After all, we still have a ship to explore!"
She grabbed him by the hand again and pulled him up to the deck of the ship.
Barbossa rolled his eyes and sighed as she felt Morgaine pulling him again. Her joyous mood was definitely making him sick. He was starting to feel more like a babysitter than a pirate.
"At least she isn't as stern as her sister." He thought. "The sooner I win her heart, the sooner I get this fine vessel." He smiled and ran a hand on the ship's wooden railing as they stepped on the main deck.
Morgaine pulled away from him and threw her hands up in the air as she walked towards the center of the deck. "Isn't this just great, Jack?! I bought this ship two days ago and now --- here you are! Ha! I don't know if lady luck has struck me, but everything now seems so perfect." Her face was definitely filled with joy.
But the joy in her face slowly faded away as she started to walk towards Barbossa. She wrapped her arms around his neck and gazed at his face. "Jack, isn't it odd? Everything's TOO perfect! I'm worried that --- that if I wake up tomorrow, you'll be gone again. I know you can't stay in one place for too long, but you could at least tell me when you're going to leave." She looked worried.
Barbossa smiled and ran a finger on her lips. "Don't worry, Morgaine. I won't be going anywhere soon. Trust me."
He wrapped his arms around her and held her in a tight embrace. And as he held her close to him, a wicked and sinister smile curled up his lips.
"This is just too easy." Oh how he wanted to laugh.
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TO BE CONTINUED
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once again, reviews are very much appreciated ^_^!!!!
Summary: As Will and Jack fight off Barbossa on the Interceptor, the ship wanders off into the Cursed Mist. The curse: Will, Jack and Barbossa end up switching bodies.Can Elizabeth cope up with Will being in the body of another?!
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Pirate/Alix - HI, ALIX!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE KIND REVIEW ^o^!!! It's GREAT to know that you're enjoying the story ^o^! Thank you so much for looking it up again too ^_^! As for Will and Elizabeth kissing, WHO COULD BLAME JACK?!!! Lol! Heck, if I was in Jack's shoes, I think I would be freaking out too. LOL! Well, I guess that's da power of true love --- and man, Will and Elizabeth are darn in love, aren't they? ^_^
Mrs. Sparrow - Here's the next chapter ^o^!!! Thank you so much for the review :D! Hope you enjoy it ^_~!
Laura aka LordLanceahlot - NOOO!!! Laura is unconsciously affecting my story's mood!!! LMAO!!! I'm not saying it's a bad thing of course ;). Hehehe. And come on, we really do need a little fluffiness every now and then ;) (we do have two starcrossed lovers in our story, ya know ;)). You know what? If this became a movie, I think the audience in the theater would act like jack too and stop Will from making out with Elizabeth. LOL!!!
Ermine aka Tree - gibbs kissing his pigs = will in barbossa's body kissing Elizabeth. That is of course according to our favorite cap'n jack sparrow ;). Hehehehe
PippinFinn - aaaah! PippinFinn - one of my favorite barbossa luvers ^o^! (who can blame ya? Hehehe). Hmmm --- yeah, I guess barbs kissing lizzy isn't that bad. But for 99% of PotC fans, I think it is. LMAO! Anyway, this next chapter is going to focus a little bit more on barbossa =). Though we all know he looks like Jack now O.O
Vienna1 - great to see you here, Vienna1 =)! Thank you for the review and I hope you enjoy this chapter ^o^!
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The Cursed Mist : Marooned in Another's Body
By Cmdr. Gabe E. Email: gabe_gce@yahoo.com Site: gabe-e.com
PART 10 : Barbossa's Escape and Jack's Broken Promise
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Back on the Interceptor, Anamaria and Mr. Gibbs stood by the wheel of the ship as they kept a look out on Jack and the others.
Anamaria turned toward Gibbs. "You think they got her back? It's been a while since they went after the girl and there's still no sign of them."
Mr. Gibbs' eyebrows furrowed as he stared into the distance. "Well, they have Jack and an undead pirate with them. When you have such men in your crew, anythin's possible." He chuckled.
"Actually, that's what I'm worried about. The fact that Jack IS with them. You know how careless he is sometimes." She said with a sigh.
Suddenly, one of their crew members ran out of the lower decks towards Anamaria and Mr. Gibbs. He stopped right before them as he tried to catch his breath. "Sir! It's Jack!!! I mean --- Barbossa!!! He's nowhere to be found in the brig!!! I think he's escaped!!!"
Anamaria and Mr. Gibbs' eyes opened wide with surprise. "WHAT?!!!" Mr. Gibbs shouted!
"But how?!!" Anamaria asked, her voice filled with fury.
Their crew member still stood before them, catching his breath as he tried to explain. "We don't know, sir. None of the crew even noticed him escaping!"
Anamaria and Mr. Gibbs looked at each other with worried looks on their faces. Anamaria then looked towards the bustling streets of Tortuga where Barbossa could have run off to. "We better start looking for him before he gets off the island." She said.
Mr. Gibbs stepped up beside her. "Aye. Ye can just imagine how furious Jack is going te be when he finds out that Barbossa had run off with his body."
Anamaria and Mr. Gibbs quickly ran off the ship and into the crowded street.
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Barbossa proudly made his way through the bustling streets as he petted the monkey on his shoulder. "Aaaahh.Dear Jack.The only one I can truly trust." He gave a hearty laugh as he handed the monkey a piece of fruit. "What will I ever do without you?" He said with a sinister tone in his voice.
Barbossa stopped in his tracks and looked around. "Now where shall we go next?" He stroked his beard as he stood there thinking. He then turned towards the monkey on his shoulder. "I believe we can go far with this body, eh? Hahaha! After ten long years of torment, the right to life is finally MINE again!!! And what more to celebrate life than in the body of my good friend Jack Sparrow!!!"
His eyes suddenly narrowed as a smile formed in his lips. "--- And speaking of the pleasures of life ----"
Barbossa smiled as he made his way to the place where men had the best pleasures of life ever --- The Mermaid's Cove : A place where the women Tortuga gladly provided pleasure to those who can "pay".
"For so long I've been deprived of the warmth of a woman's touch. It's about time I make up for such precious lost time." He threw another piece of fruit at Jack the Monkey and laughed as he made his way to The Mermaid's Cove.
He pushed his way through the crowded streets and found himself standing in front of his destination. He looked at the place before him and threw his arms in the air as he marveled at it "Aaaah.The best place to go after ten long years of not feeling anythin'!"
Drunkards and scantily clad women littered the area before it. Most of them looked like they've just been from the place. And most of the women looked like they were waiting for potential customers.
One of the women caught Barbossa's eyes. He looked at her from head to toe and a grin formed on his lips. Oh how he loved the women of Tortuga.
He quickly reached into his pocket to check if he had enough shillings to hire her "services". He smiled as he felt the coins against his hand. "Thanks for the money, Jack." He thought to himself. Barbossa wanted to laugh inside.
"Heheh.Looks like I'll have to be alone for a while, Jack." He gently picked up the monkey on his shoulder and placed him on top of a rum barrel beside him.
He looked back at the woman again. The woman smiled and winked at him and made her way into the inn. She definitely wanted him to follow her inside.
Barbossa chuckled to himself as he took a step towards the entrance of the 'Cove. A look of desire filled his eyes as the thought of having the woman in bed filled his mind. "Finally ---- after ten long years of torment----" He whispered to himself.
But before he could take another step further, he suddenly felt someone pull on his arm hard, causing him to twirl around towards the direction of the one who pulled him. He was suddenly taken by surprise as he came face to face with the culprit.
"A girl?!" He thought to himself. Right in front of him was a young woman whose age was that of Elizabeth. The woman had dark skin and her features reminded him of someone ---
"She seems familiar."
Barbossa's eyebrows furrowed as she looked at the face of the woman in front of her.
The young woman suddenly wrapped an arm around his neck as she moved her lips close to his. "Why Jack. It's been a while. I thought you'd already forgotten about me." She whispered close to him.
Barbossa saw the young woman's eyes gazing at his face. Her eyes were filled with passion, as if trying to recall a distant memory embedded in the face of the man he now resembled. Barbossa didn't have a single idea of who the young woman was, but he was definitely sure that she had special feelings for Jack Sparrow.
"Looks like I won't even have to spend a single penny tonight. Heheh.This is the second time I'll have to thank you, Jack Sparrow. First the money, and now this woman."
But then, Barbossa noticed something different about the young lady who was holding him close.
Oddly enough, the woman didn't look like the typical women found in the Mermaid's Cove. Unlike the others, she wore men's pants, a long-sleeved shirt and a vest over it, somewhat similar to that of Will Turner's. But the top two buttons of her shirt remained unbuttoned, exposing the top part of her chest.
"You always had a rather queer taste in women, Jack." He thought again.
He leaned closer to the woman and whispered back to her. "How could I ever forget you?" He smiled deviously and ran a finger down the exposed part of her chest.
The woman looked down and smiled at the feeling of his touch. She then looked up and met Barbossa's eyes. "Jack?" She whispered.
"Huh? What? Oh yes. Me. Uhm, what's that, dearie?" Asked Barbossa who was still running his finger up and down her chest.
She leaned closer to him and whispered. "Say my name. You know I love it when you say my name."
Barbossa's face was suddenly filled with worry. It was his first time meeting this woman so he had no idea of who she was or what she was called. But he wouldn't let that stand in the way of having her for the night.
He pulled his finger away from her chest and ran it on her lips instead. "What do you say we skip that for now, lass? I would rather --- engage in some bedtime activities instead, if ye know what I mean.".
The young woman suddenly sent a strong, swift punch on his cheek that sent him twirling around to another direction. He quickly placed a hand on the throbbing portion of his face.
"You forgot my name again, didn't you?!!! I KNEW IT!!! And of all the places in Tortuga, I FIND YOU HERE!!! At The Mermaid's Cove!!!" The woman shouted.
Barbossa turned around to face her again. "Well ye can't expect me ta remember everyone's name, missy!!!"
"And how dare you invite me to bed in our first meeting after eight long months that I haven't heard a word from you?! Dammit, Jack!!! You told me you'd be back in a week!!! And you've been gone for more than that!!!" The women stepped up to him as fury filled her entire body.
Barbossa waved a finger at her as he confronted her back. "Don't you dare use such a tone on me, lass! You don't know how you're dealing with!"
"Oh I know who I'm dealing with!!! I'm dealing with the infamous CAPTAIN Jack Sparrow! The captain Jack Sparrow who doesn't know how to keep deals and promises!"
Barbossa grunted as he saw the woman making a riot in front of him. He came to the Mermaid's Cove for pleasure, but instead, found himself in a situation where he may not even get any. "Damn woman!" He thought to himself.
He rolled his eyes and sighed as he turned towards the entrance of the inn before him. If this woman didn't want it, he'd rather get a real one to do the job.
But before he could step inside, he suddenly felt someone grab him by the shoulder.
"Don't think you can escape me that easily, Jack!!!" She pulled him towards her again, causing Barbossa to come face to face with her.
"What do you want?!" He sighed.
"Morgaine!" She said in his face.
"What?" He asked with a confused look.
"That's my name just in case you've developed short term amnesia while at sea. Morgaine Summers." She said again with emphasis.
Barbossa pulled himself away from the woman. "Fine fine. Morgaine it is. Now let me be. I still have more important matters to attend to."
He turned around towards the entrance of the inn.
"Jack!!!" She shouted after him.
Barbossa heard the girl calling out to her, but he just ignored her voice as he opened the door to the inn.
But Morgaine didn't want to give up that easily. "Jack, wait!!! Don't you even want to see my new ship?!" Morgaine knew Jack loved the sea, and together with his love for the sea was his love for ships, especially when he had to steal one for himself.
Barbossa stopped walking and slowly turned towards Morgaine. "A ship, eh?" A smile formed in his lips. He slowly walked towards the young woman and wrapped an arm around her shoulder. "Perhaps you could show me this ship?"
Morgaine pulled Barbossa's arm around her tighter. She looked up at his face and smiled. "You never change, do you, Jack?"
Barbossa looked back at her as he stared into her eyes. If he was going to get that ship for himself, he might as well use the girl until the ship falls into his hands. Then after that, he'd dispose of the girl as he sees fit.
"Change? Jack Sparrow never changes." He smiled and moved his face closer to her. "As for what happened earlier, I didn't really forget your name. You know how important you are to me, Morgaine."
Barbossa wanted to laugh inside. He was actually going to get himself his own ship soon thank to Jack's body and his petty star crossed lover. He was definitely starting to love the effects of that certain curse.
"Jack, are you okay?" She placed a hand on his cheek as she motioned his face towards her. "You seem quite distant."
"Oh. I'm --- I'm okay. I just feel so happy that I'm with you again. I really missed you, Morgaine. I missed you so much. Not a gold in the world could ever come close to how precious ye are ta me." He gently ran a finger down her chin.
Barbossa hated saying such sweet words to the young woman's ear. But he had to win her over just like the REAL Jack did. After all, she had a ship, and that was one of the things he needed to sail off to another life of piracy.
"Why, Jack. You have changed." She faced him and wrapped her arms around his waist, holding him close to her. "I see you've finally learned the ways of a real gentlemen. Not once when we were together have I heard you say such sweet nothings. And now here you are --- talking like a lovesick poet."
Barbossa wanted to throw up. Had he sunk that low just to get a new ship? Not only that, but he was growing very impatient. He didn't want the woman anymore. He just wanted her vessel. He had to get off of Tortuga before Jack and Will find him again.
"About the ship ---" He said impatiently.
"Yes! My ship!" She smiled and then pulled herself away from him. She grabbed his hand and pulled him after her.
As Morgaine pulled Barbossa through the crowd, he quickly grabbed Jack the Monkey who instantly ran up to his shoulder. He had no idea where Morgaine was taking him. He just let his feet follow the force of Morgaine's pulling.
"Wherever you're taking me, let's just hope there's going te be a ship there waiting.. It would be such a pity if I had to dispose of you too soon." He thought to himself as he followed the woman in front of him.
He still hadn't thought of how he was going to dispose of her once he gains access to the ship. But Barbossa knew one thing for sure. He'd have that ship for himself and for himself alone in any means possible --- even if he had to KILL her to get it. After all, he was a pirate. And pirates kill and plunder for a living.
"I pirate's life for me indeed." He smiled.
Morgaine continued on her way as she pushed through Tortuga's crowded streets. Barbossa could feel her excitement as she held his hand tight. She looked behind her, but her feet still kept on going.
"Just a little while longer, Jack! Aaah, you are really going to love the ship!" She smiled and gave out a small hearty laugh. "I think it was fate that I found you today, Jack Sparrow. By the way, don't tell my sister that I have bought a ship of my own. You know she'll use it for trading once she finds out."
Barbossa looked back at the young woman curiously as he pushed his way through the crowd. "Your sister?!". Jack probably knew this woman's sister, but since Barbossa just met her, he had no idea who she was referring to. "Er --- Sister?"
"Jack! Don't tell me you forgot about her too!!! Anamaria!!! You even stole HER boar that one time. Tsk tsk." She said with laughter.
"WHAT?!!!" Barbossa shouted back.
"So this Morgaine is Anamaria's sister?! Aaah.dammit, Jack. Why do you always have to make everything tougher for me?"
He suddenly noticed the crowd going thinner as the sea came into view. They've finally reached the docks. Barbossa looked around and observed the part of the docks they were on.
A feeling of worry filled him as he realized that Morgaine's ship was docked on the same side of Tortuga as the Interceptor. Thankfully, they were on the farthest side of the dock, about 10 ships away from where the Interceptor was situated.
"Now where is that ship of hers?!!!" Barbossa looked around. "If I'm ever going to get rid of the girl and steal her ship, I better do it as soon as I can before she finds out that her sister is here."
His eyes wandered at the different ships docked right in front of them.
He suddenly felt Morgaine pull on his hand again. "Over here, Jack!!!" Excitement filled her voice as she pulled him further down the docks until they reached the last boat.
And there it was --- before them stood one of the finest ships Barbossa had ever seen. He smiled as he looked at the fine vessel before him. The vessel that will soon be his for the taking.
"Here she is, Jack!" Her face was filled with joy as she extended her arms towards the towering ship. "the HIGHWIND!!! Such a beauty, isn't she?"
Barbossa stroked his beard and smiled as his eyes narrowed. "Very beautiful indeed." He wanted to laugh inside. Soon, the Highwind will be his. As for the girl, he knew what to do with her.
Morgaine's eyebrows suddenly furrowed as she twirled towards Barbossa. Her eyes were focused on the monkey that was sitting on his shoulder.
"Um, Jack. There's a monkey on your shoulder." She moved her face close to the monkey as she looked at it. "And a very well-dressed monkey at that." She added.
"Ah yes. I fergot to tell ye. During one of my trips, I saved this monkey from a butcher and made him me own." Barbossa smiled at Morgaine who was petting the monkey.
Perhaps it was wrong for him to have brought Jack the Monkey along. If he was going to win over the girl's trust, he must be as Jack as Jack could be. And never in Jack Sparrow's life had he been fond of animals.
Moragaine smiled as she petted the monkey. "So. What's his name?"
"Er, uhm. I named him after meself. Jack. Little Jack of course.". If there was one thing Barbossa hated, he hated pretending to be nice and friendly.
The young woman chuckled as she pulled her hand away from the monkey. She turned towards Barbossa and playfully poked him on the chest "Oh Jack Sparrow. You're always full of surprises aren't you? Back then, you said it made pirates look lame whenever they brought their parrots along. And here you are with your very own monkey. Not only that, but you've changed --- a LOT. First of all, the way you slur when you talk is gone, and --- you've actually lost your swagger! I wonder when you'll surprise me again."
"Oh you'll definitely be surprised soon enough ---- When you find yourself in the middle of the ocean as I sail away in your grandeur ship." He chuckled inside. Oh how he was loving this little game. The young woman was already practically his, and her ship, soon to be in his name.
Yet, Barbossa was quite surprised that such a young woman such as her was able to acquire such a grand ship. "So, tell me, Morgaine? How were ye able to ta acquire such a grand ship like the Highwind?"
Morgain sighed and smacked Barbossa on his upper arm. "Well, Jack. If you came back as you promised, you would already know."
Barbossa rubbed his arm. This girl definitely had the same traits and mannerisms as her sister Anamaria. They both liked to hit people a lot. If only he didn't have to be NICE to her, he would have already hit her back to teach her a lesson --- that no one hits Captain Barbossa.
"Oh come on, lass. You know you can share your little secret with me. I am your friend after all." Barbossa gently ran his hand down her cheek and moved his face close to hers. "I'm yours, Morgaine. You might as well share your little secret with me if we're going to sail the seas together. You and me --- together."
She looked down, away from his stare and gently moved his hand away from her cheek. "Oh Jack, please stop saying things you don't really mean. The last time we were together, you said something similar. You even told me you'd take me with you. But after a couple of days, you were gone. Then I hadn't heard anything from you ever since."
Barbossa could feel it in her voice --- this woman loved Jack. She really loved him. He didn't know what Jack had done to make her that madly in- love with him, but Barbossa knew Jack always had a special way with women.
Her eyes wandered until she met his gaze. "Look, Jack. I don't care if you can't keep promises or --- or if you'd rather be alone or off at another adventure to get your ship back. But please, don't --- don't say things you don't really mean.". She gently patted Barbossa on the cheek.
She smiled and pulled away from him. "Anyway, enough of this! This is not the time for such sentimentalities. After all, we still have a ship to explore!"
She grabbed him by the hand again and pulled him up to the deck of the ship.
Barbossa rolled his eyes and sighed as she felt Morgaine pulling him again. Her joyous mood was definitely making him sick. He was starting to feel more like a babysitter than a pirate.
"At least she isn't as stern as her sister." He thought. "The sooner I win her heart, the sooner I get this fine vessel." He smiled and ran a hand on the ship's wooden railing as they stepped on the main deck.
Morgaine pulled away from him and threw her hands up in the air as she walked towards the center of the deck. "Isn't this just great, Jack?! I bought this ship two days ago and now --- here you are! Ha! I don't know if lady luck has struck me, but everything now seems so perfect." Her face was definitely filled with joy.
But the joy in her face slowly faded away as she started to walk towards Barbossa. She wrapped her arms around his neck and gazed at his face. "Jack, isn't it odd? Everything's TOO perfect! I'm worried that --- that if I wake up tomorrow, you'll be gone again. I know you can't stay in one place for too long, but you could at least tell me when you're going to leave." She looked worried.
Barbossa smiled and ran a finger on her lips. "Don't worry, Morgaine. I won't be going anywhere soon. Trust me."
He wrapped his arms around her and held her in a tight embrace. And as he held her close to him, a wicked and sinister smile curled up his lips.
"This is just too easy." Oh how he wanted to laugh.
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