Py: *stares at computer screen in complete and utter disbelief*
Sess: Py? *pokes py in the head* Anyone home?
Py: *continues to stare blankly at screen*
Sess: *looks at computer screen* look, you got over 50 reviews.
Py:*snaps out of it* Ahhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sess: Wha- *is cut off by py glomping him*
Py: Oh my God!!!!!!!! I can't believe this! *turns to readers with tears in her eyes* THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *begins to bounce around the room screaming incoherently*
Sess: *winces and covers ears as he glares at readers* now look what you've done
Py: *smacks Sess* Don't yell at the readers! Nice readers, good readers. here!- creepy cursed gold for everyone!! *tosses Aztec gold to readers*
Sess: *shakes head as py begins to bounce around the room again, and covers his ears as he walks out of the room*
Py: *continues to squeal with glee* ^______^ (((((((((
Sess: *reenters room holding sign* SHE DOESN'T OWN PotC!!!!!
Py: *sees sign, grabs sign, and proceeds to rip sign into little pieces*
Sess: She won't clam down for at least a week.
Py: but I'm happy! *big ass grin* ^_^
Sess: *mumbles* that's what scares me.
Py: Anyways, on with the fic!!! ^_^
*
Slightly Hazy
Chapter 7:
*
Smirking manically, you unsheathe your sword and run your finger lightly along the sharp edge.
"Everyone stay clam." Jack announces to the crew of the Dauntless in an amused voice. "We are taking over the ship."
"Aye! Avast!" Will calls as you and Jack send an 'are-you-serious?' look to Will.
"This ship cannot be crewed by two men." Gillette announces haughtily. "You'll never make it out of the bay."
"I'm Captain Jack Sparrow, savvy?" Jack says, as if it is the most logical answer in the world and nods to you.
Taking his hint, you step behind one distracted sailor and slash your sword quickly with precision. You laugh as the unfortunate soldier's pants and belt fall to the ground along with his weapons and turn to smile innocently at the rest of the crew.
"Aye," Jack says with an approving smirk. "Ye'd best get goin' lads, before she decides to stop playing around."
You don't even attempt to hold in your laughter as the soldiers quickly lower a rowboat and scramble in. You turn around to find Will looking at you, scandalized, while Jack lets out a chuckle.
"You had them runnin, luv. I've got the feelin' that you've had practice."
To that, you simply smirk wider.
*
"Here they come." Will announces, watching the Interceptor close in on the Dauntless.
"Oi! Jack!" You yell into the ship. "We've got company! Almost done?"
"Of course, luv." Jack says as he swaggers onto the deck. "Now, I suggest that we climb up and prepare to board."
"Fine." You state as you grab a rope from Will and follow him up into the sails. You stop for a moment, turning to the mast; a little mischief never hurt anyone.
*
"Search every cabin, every hold, down to the bilges!" Norrington shouts as his men board the Dauntless.
You turn to Jack, who smirks and nods as he swings quietly across the ships. You turn to Will, motioning for him to go, but he refuses, shaking his head and motioning for you to go first. Not about to leave the most inexperienced member of your group behind to cause trouble, you do the first thing that comes to mind; you push him off the yard, hoping that he has enough good sense to hold onto the rope. He lets out a startled yelp, alerting the soldiers who turn just in time to see Will land rather ungracefully on the deck, and you swing across.
"Sailors!" Norrington calls with a sliver of surprise and panic in his voice. " Back to the Interceptor! Now!"
The sailors all rush to the side only to find that Jack has knocked off all the boarding planks and hoisted the anchor.
"Thank you, Commodore," He calls in mocking voice. "for getting us ready to make way. We'd 'av had a hard time of it by ourselves!"
You smirk as a sailor tries to jump between the two ships and belly flops into the water before turning to climb up the sails; you don't trust those idiotic soldiers to be able to tie their own shoes, much less properly tie the sails.
After retying the sails to your satisfaction, you walk over to the wheel, which Jack is possessively gripping, as if someone was going to come and steal it away from him, and Will, who is leaning on the rail and staring out into the ocean.
"It's beautiful, isn't it?" You ask as you approach the two of them.
"Aye." Jack answers contently, seeming more relaxed now that he's back on the ocean.
"It is." Will says wistfully. "I haven't been on the sea since I came looking for my father after my mother died."
"Is that so?" Jack asks, waiting for Will to say what's on his mind.
"My father, Will Turner." Will says, as he looks over at Jack. "And in jail, it was only after you learned my name that you agreed to help. Since that's what I wanted, I didn't press the matter. I'm no simpleton, Jack. You knew my father."
"I knew 'em." Jack says as he turns to look back out over the ocean for a moment. "Probably one of the only who knew him as William Turner. Everyone else just called him Bootstrap or Bootstrap Bill."
"Ah." You say as you feel something unreachable click in the back of your mind; something you should recognize.
"Bootstrap?" Will questions, confused.
"Good man, good pirate." Jack says as he watches Will's features contort into an angry scowl. "I swear, you look just like him."
"It's not true!" Will declares as you decide that this is the point where he enters the stage of ignorant denial. "He was a merchant sailor; a good, respectable man who obeyed the law."
"He was a bloody pirate, a scallywag." Jack declares, annoyed by Will's childish answer.
"My father was NOT a pirate!" Will shouts as he unsheathes his sword and points it at Jack's back.
"Put it away, son." Jack states calmly.
"You know, he's right." You add, as you watch Will tense. "Even I've heard of your father, and I've only been here two years."
Jack gives you a strange glance and you mentally slap yourself as you realize what you just said.
"Put it away." Jack repeats in a lazy manner. "It's not worth getting beat again." He adds arrogantly.
"You didn't beat me." Will states in a childish manner. " You ignored the rules of engagement. In a fair fight, I'd of killed you."
"And that's no incentive for me to fight fair, is it?" Jack asks as you nod your head in agreement. The nodding proved to be a bad move seeing as the creak of the sails turning was the only warning given before the yard swung across the deck, catching both you and Will.
"Jack!" You shout heatedly, not appreciating having the wind knocked out of your stomach and then being dangled over the sea.
"Sorry, luv." Jack says with a sheepish smile as you hoist yourself up into a sitting position on the yard. "Now, as long as you're just hanging there, pay attention. The only rules that really matter are these; what a man can do and what a man can't do. For instance- you can accept that your father was a pirate and a good man or you can't. But pirate is in your blood, boy, so you'll have to square with that one day. And me, for example, I can let you drown, but I'm pretty sure the lass'd raise hell an' I can't bring this ship into Tortuga all on my onesies, savvy? So, can you sail under the command of a pirate or can you not?" He asks as he swings you back on board and offers Will his sword.
"Tortuga." Will asks as he takes the sword.
"Tortuga." Jack answers with a smile.
"Tortuga." You say as you exchange a knowing smile with Jack.
* (A/N: Finally! It's here! We've finally made it to Tortuga!!!!!! *throws confetti into the air*
Sess: ahem.
Py: Oh, right- Tortuga!!!!)
". More importantly," Jack lectures to Will, " It is indeed a sad life that has never breathed the sweet, proliferous bouquet that is Tortuga, savvy? What do you think?"
"It'll linger." Will says with a grimace as you and Jack laugh good- naturedly.
"Listen, Jack." You say as you casually pick up a pear from a cart. "I've got a few things to check up on. How's about I meet you two at the tavern?"
"Alright, luv." Jack says, after a moment's contemplation. "We'll see ya there.don't take too long."
You smile at his concern and, on impulse, quickly kiss him on the cheek, and turn back down the street, smiling and shaking your head as you hear two resounding slaps echo in the distance.
*
"Who?" The innkeeper asks again as he takes another swig of the tankard of rum in front of him.
"Jaken." You enunciate for the fourth time. "Short, pirate with yellow eyes who's ugly as hell?" Seeing the innkeeper's blank stare, you sigh exasperatedly. "Ah- never mind!" You shout as you stomp out of the room and up the stairs.
"Jaken!!!!!!!!" You shout as you stomp up the stairs. "Get your weasely little arse out here this minute!"
You hear a crash and someone scuttling around the door on your right. It opens and you find yourself staring down at Jaken's bald head.
"Shut yer gob already." He says with a glare.
"I missed you too." You say sarcastically as you step into his room.
"The things I do for the Cap'n." You hear him mutter under his breath. "Listen, brat, Something's come up."
*
You step into the tavern, scanning the room for Jack and Will. You still can't believe that by some quirk of fate, the Tensiga's crew has dispersed for the time being. Well, at least you won't have to explain to Cap'n Maru why you're joining another ship temporarily. You roll your eyes as you spot Will leaning uncomfortably against a pole, desperately trying to push a rather plump doxie away from him.
"No-really ma'm, I don't need anything from you." You hear Will stammer as the woman presses herself up against him.
"You heard him, you stupid strumpet!" You yell as you grab the woman and pull her away from Will and shove her in the opposite direction. "Sod off!"
You watch with satisfaction as she all but runs away from you.
"Thanks." Will says, embarrassed.
"No problem." You say as you lead him over to the bar. "What say you to a drink?"
"Oh, I don't drink that much." Will says as he eyes the rather large tankards.
"We'll fix that." You state as you signal to the bartender, who sends two mugs your way. You hand one to Will and watch as he chokes on his first sip.
"That's. that's strong stuff." Will stutters as he takes another sip.
"Don't worry." You laugh. "It gets better as you go."
You turn your head to look at Jack and a man you presume to be Gibbs talking intently at their table. Your eyes widen as you notice a familiar pirate with her long red hair tied back pass the table and walk up to the bar.
"Storm?!" You cry out to her as she turns her head to look at you in shock.
She quickly abandons the pirate she was flirting with and grabs the stool next to you.
"I thought you just shipped out of here?" She asks incredulously.
"I, umm, I'm actually-" She quickly cuts you off before you can answer.
"I can't believe that the three of us are all in Tortuga! We haven't all been here since you left with the Tensiga the first time." She exclaims.
"Three?" You question. "You mean that Violet's here too?"
"Did I hear someone say my name?" You turn around and find a vagabond with thick, brown hair and light blue eyes smiling at you; Violet.
"Violet, ¿Como estás? I thought that you went back to Tobago?" You question happily; you rarely get to see her because she's more of a wander than anything else.
"I did, and now I'm back. Now, who's that?" She asks, pointing over your shoulder at Will.
"Oh," You forgot about Will, whoops. "This is Will Turner. Will, this is Violet and Storm."
"Hello." Will said, a little uncomfortable with the calculating stare he was receiving from Storm.
"So, Will." Violet says as she calls the barkeep over and you turn your attention to Storm.
"Storm." You begin.
"That's Bootstrap's son?" She asks incredulously.
You nod.
"You do know that they're hunting for him?" She asks.
"Yeah," You start. "About that, we're actually goin' lookin' for the Pearl."
You shift nervously as an uncomfortable silence rises; Storm was the first friend you had made in Tortuga and had taught you how to survive there before she left with her own ship. She's got her own past that you've only heard about once, when she was completely drunk, but you'll never forget it. You feel guilty about bringin' her past out to haunt her, but there's nothing that could keep you from sailin' for the Black Pearl.
"You know what you're getting' yourself into, an' you can't say I didn't warn you." She says finally, her eyes silently pleading with you not to go through with this.
"I'll be fine." You reassure her.
Storm sighs, and shakes her head, knowing that you're even more stubborn than she is, when you put your mind to it. She suddenly smiles wickedly as she looks over your shoulder. You turn to see Violet and Will, next to three empty tankards of rum.
"Violet!" You shout as she attempts to look up innocently at you.
"What?" She asks with a laugh as she watches Will cough when he swallows the rest of his tankard. You watch as Will sways dangerously in his seat.
"Look at him!" You say as you grab the tankard from Will. "You challenged a naïve lad who's never had a pint of rum before in his life to a drinking match?! Where's the sport in that?"
"She's right, you know." Storm says from behind you. "Even you knew that he wouldn't last long, Violet. Now, I do suggest that we leave before we have to haul him out of here in retribution."
"You'd better come back." Storm whispers in your ear as she grabs Violet's arm. "C'mon Violet, let's see if we can find some handsome scallywags on the way home."
As they walk into the crowd, you turn to look at a very smashed Will.
"Will," You say, smacking his cheek to keep him from falling asleep. "I don't want to drag you around tonight, so stay awake."
"'m fine." Will says, awkwardly standing up. "See, I'm-"
You let out a groan of annoyance as Will's eyes roll to the back of his head and he collapses into your arms.
"This is just great." You mumble sarcastically as you wonder what you're going to do with him now.
"Having trouble, luv?" Jack's voice betrays his amusement as he looks at the amusing image of you attempting to hold Will upright.
"Shut up, Jack, and tell me you've gotten us a room?" You ask.
"Anxious, luv?" He asks with a toothy smile.
"You wish. Get this oaf outta my arms." You order, looking up at Jack with pleading eyes that you'd perfected over the years.
"Well, who could resist that? Besides," He says as he hoists Will over his shoulder easily. "I think it's time you and I had a little talk."
Groaning, you grab two pints of rum and follow him up the stairs; you have the feeling it's going to be a very long night.
* A/N: Ok, so I didn't finish Tortuga, but at least we're there, right? Plus, I'm really really really tired- too tired to keep writing.
Sess: Well, you've been working for, *glances at clock* at least three hours.
Py: O.o' Whoops, anyways, I'm not going to be able to update next Saturday 'cause I'll be out of town.
Sess: Finally, I get the house to myself *smirks*
Py: *hits sess over the head with a frying pan* As I was saying, I'll be out of town, but I promise to update the following Saturday and, maybe I'll update on Monday. I don't know, it depends on how I feel.
Oh, and by the way- DO YOU GUYS WANT A WILL/LIZZY PAIRING OR A WILL/JACQUE? (if you haven't guessed, you/jack's already set in stone)
THANK YOU GUYS FOR THE REVIEWS- YOU'RE THE BEST!
Review Responses:
Bluelady198: School's a drag, isn't it? Oh well, when I take over the world, I'll abolish it! *evil, malicious laughter sounds in the background as lightning flashes*
Twistedwords2003: First off, let me say THANK YOU. The best thing you can do when you start a new story is to review every chapter and I'm soooo glad you did ^.^ Give me your opinions on the pairings. Yes, Inuyasha is on Cartoon Network. You make me feel so loved. The romance is comin'- we just had to get outta Port Royal. I'm seein' some in, oh, the next chappie, perhaps? *evil smirk* I'm soooooo sorry that I didn't get this out before you left- I can't find time to write until Friday nights ('cause I'm a dork with no social life) and usually double check and update on Saturdays. Here. *grabs Sess* Go, find twistedwords2003, and carry her up the nearest stairwell *shoves sess out the door*
Sida: You know, up until I read your review, I never truly realized that I was writing a self-insertion fic- something I'd sworn never to do. Oh well, I guess that I can bend a few of my rules 'cause, for some crazy reason I can't fathom, people are reviewin' this fic. Oh, and that this fic is a gift. Ok, I don't know what's wrong with fanfiction, but I've been putting big-ass dividers from the start. I'm using one small * now, hoping that that'll work. Thanks for bringing that to my attention!
Stacey Lofton: Thanks! I know what you mean about havin' a ton of fanfics in your head- I actually fall asleep every thinking up fanfics. My problem is that I'm like the world's biggest procrastinator so I could never stick to writing and updating 'cause it takes me anywhere between 2-3 hours to write a chapter about this size. I'll spend five minutes thinking of the right phrase- I have an issue with flow- only to delete it when I'm done. I've always loved the eccentric comments other authors use, so I decided to try my own in this fic ^.^ I think that every fanfiction writer/reader is at least a little insane.
CastlesInTheAir: Ok, so we don't get to see Cap'n Maru and the Tensiga at least until the end of the story. I just couldn't deal with how much the plot would change if I added them into the main plot. Yeah, that's exactly why I had Jacque say that she was Lizzy's sister. I mean, I've read other fanfics that don't do that with an OC that are wonderful, but I always wonder why the crew of the Pearl keeps them, and alive, nonetheless.
Cryptic Storm: No it wasn't too late. I'm glad I got a hold of you. Sorry about not bein' able to include everything you wrote down about the character, and I hope I was semi-close to what you wanted.
Purple Stain: Hey, sorry about not using everything you sent me, but I hope you like it. I included what I could, and I'm sorry it's not everything you sent me. Anyways, I want to know your thoughts on this.
EVERYONE HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY!!!!!!!!!!
Please tell me what you think, or just any random comments you have, by reviewing!
Sess: Py? *pokes py in the head* Anyone home?
Py: *continues to stare blankly at screen*
Sess: *looks at computer screen* look, you got over 50 reviews.
Py:*snaps out of it* Ahhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sess: Wha- *is cut off by py glomping him*
Py: Oh my God!!!!!!!! I can't believe this! *turns to readers with tears in her eyes* THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *begins to bounce around the room screaming incoherently*
Sess: *winces and covers ears as he glares at readers* now look what you've done
Py: *smacks Sess* Don't yell at the readers! Nice readers, good readers. here!- creepy cursed gold for everyone!! *tosses Aztec gold to readers*
Sess: *shakes head as py begins to bounce around the room again, and covers his ears as he walks out of the room*
Py: *continues to squeal with glee* ^______^ (((((((((
Sess: *reenters room holding sign* SHE DOESN'T OWN PotC!!!!!
Py: *sees sign, grabs sign, and proceeds to rip sign into little pieces*
Sess: She won't clam down for at least a week.
Py: but I'm happy! *big ass grin* ^_^
Sess: *mumbles* that's what scares me.
Py: Anyways, on with the fic!!! ^_^
*
Slightly Hazy
Chapter 7:
*
Smirking manically, you unsheathe your sword and run your finger lightly along the sharp edge.
"Everyone stay clam." Jack announces to the crew of the Dauntless in an amused voice. "We are taking over the ship."
"Aye! Avast!" Will calls as you and Jack send an 'are-you-serious?' look to Will.
"This ship cannot be crewed by two men." Gillette announces haughtily. "You'll never make it out of the bay."
"I'm Captain Jack Sparrow, savvy?" Jack says, as if it is the most logical answer in the world and nods to you.
Taking his hint, you step behind one distracted sailor and slash your sword quickly with precision. You laugh as the unfortunate soldier's pants and belt fall to the ground along with his weapons and turn to smile innocently at the rest of the crew.
"Aye," Jack says with an approving smirk. "Ye'd best get goin' lads, before she decides to stop playing around."
You don't even attempt to hold in your laughter as the soldiers quickly lower a rowboat and scramble in. You turn around to find Will looking at you, scandalized, while Jack lets out a chuckle.
"You had them runnin, luv. I've got the feelin' that you've had practice."
To that, you simply smirk wider.
*
"Here they come." Will announces, watching the Interceptor close in on the Dauntless.
"Oi! Jack!" You yell into the ship. "We've got company! Almost done?"
"Of course, luv." Jack says as he swaggers onto the deck. "Now, I suggest that we climb up and prepare to board."
"Fine." You state as you grab a rope from Will and follow him up into the sails. You stop for a moment, turning to the mast; a little mischief never hurt anyone.
*
"Search every cabin, every hold, down to the bilges!" Norrington shouts as his men board the Dauntless.
You turn to Jack, who smirks and nods as he swings quietly across the ships. You turn to Will, motioning for him to go, but he refuses, shaking his head and motioning for you to go first. Not about to leave the most inexperienced member of your group behind to cause trouble, you do the first thing that comes to mind; you push him off the yard, hoping that he has enough good sense to hold onto the rope. He lets out a startled yelp, alerting the soldiers who turn just in time to see Will land rather ungracefully on the deck, and you swing across.
"Sailors!" Norrington calls with a sliver of surprise and panic in his voice. " Back to the Interceptor! Now!"
The sailors all rush to the side only to find that Jack has knocked off all the boarding planks and hoisted the anchor.
"Thank you, Commodore," He calls in mocking voice. "for getting us ready to make way. We'd 'av had a hard time of it by ourselves!"
You smirk as a sailor tries to jump between the two ships and belly flops into the water before turning to climb up the sails; you don't trust those idiotic soldiers to be able to tie their own shoes, much less properly tie the sails.
After retying the sails to your satisfaction, you walk over to the wheel, which Jack is possessively gripping, as if someone was going to come and steal it away from him, and Will, who is leaning on the rail and staring out into the ocean.
"It's beautiful, isn't it?" You ask as you approach the two of them.
"Aye." Jack answers contently, seeming more relaxed now that he's back on the ocean.
"It is." Will says wistfully. "I haven't been on the sea since I came looking for my father after my mother died."
"Is that so?" Jack asks, waiting for Will to say what's on his mind.
"My father, Will Turner." Will says, as he looks over at Jack. "And in jail, it was only after you learned my name that you agreed to help. Since that's what I wanted, I didn't press the matter. I'm no simpleton, Jack. You knew my father."
"I knew 'em." Jack says as he turns to look back out over the ocean for a moment. "Probably one of the only who knew him as William Turner. Everyone else just called him Bootstrap or Bootstrap Bill."
"Ah." You say as you feel something unreachable click in the back of your mind; something you should recognize.
"Bootstrap?" Will questions, confused.
"Good man, good pirate." Jack says as he watches Will's features contort into an angry scowl. "I swear, you look just like him."
"It's not true!" Will declares as you decide that this is the point where he enters the stage of ignorant denial. "He was a merchant sailor; a good, respectable man who obeyed the law."
"He was a bloody pirate, a scallywag." Jack declares, annoyed by Will's childish answer.
"My father was NOT a pirate!" Will shouts as he unsheathes his sword and points it at Jack's back.
"Put it away, son." Jack states calmly.
"You know, he's right." You add, as you watch Will tense. "Even I've heard of your father, and I've only been here two years."
Jack gives you a strange glance and you mentally slap yourself as you realize what you just said.
"Put it away." Jack repeats in a lazy manner. "It's not worth getting beat again." He adds arrogantly.
"You didn't beat me." Will states in a childish manner. " You ignored the rules of engagement. In a fair fight, I'd of killed you."
"And that's no incentive for me to fight fair, is it?" Jack asks as you nod your head in agreement. The nodding proved to be a bad move seeing as the creak of the sails turning was the only warning given before the yard swung across the deck, catching both you and Will.
"Jack!" You shout heatedly, not appreciating having the wind knocked out of your stomach and then being dangled over the sea.
"Sorry, luv." Jack says with a sheepish smile as you hoist yourself up into a sitting position on the yard. "Now, as long as you're just hanging there, pay attention. The only rules that really matter are these; what a man can do and what a man can't do. For instance- you can accept that your father was a pirate and a good man or you can't. But pirate is in your blood, boy, so you'll have to square with that one day. And me, for example, I can let you drown, but I'm pretty sure the lass'd raise hell an' I can't bring this ship into Tortuga all on my onesies, savvy? So, can you sail under the command of a pirate or can you not?" He asks as he swings you back on board and offers Will his sword.
"Tortuga." Will asks as he takes the sword.
"Tortuga." Jack answers with a smile.
"Tortuga." You say as you exchange a knowing smile with Jack.
* (A/N: Finally! It's here! We've finally made it to Tortuga!!!!!! *throws confetti into the air*
Sess: ahem.
Py: Oh, right- Tortuga!!!!)
". More importantly," Jack lectures to Will, " It is indeed a sad life that has never breathed the sweet, proliferous bouquet that is Tortuga, savvy? What do you think?"
"It'll linger." Will says with a grimace as you and Jack laugh good- naturedly.
"Listen, Jack." You say as you casually pick up a pear from a cart. "I've got a few things to check up on. How's about I meet you two at the tavern?"
"Alright, luv." Jack says, after a moment's contemplation. "We'll see ya there.don't take too long."
You smile at his concern and, on impulse, quickly kiss him on the cheek, and turn back down the street, smiling and shaking your head as you hear two resounding slaps echo in the distance.
*
"Who?" The innkeeper asks again as he takes another swig of the tankard of rum in front of him.
"Jaken." You enunciate for the fourth time. "Short, pirate with yellow eyes who's ugly as hell?" Seeing the innkeeper's blank stare, you sigh exasperatedly. "Ah- never mind!" You shout as you stomp out of the room and up the stairs.
"Jaken!!!!!!!!" You shout as you stomp up the stairs. "Get your weasely little arse out here this minute!"
You hear a crash and someone scuttling around the door on your right. It opens and you find yourself staring down at Jaken's bald head.
"Shut yer gob already." He says with a glare.
"I missed you too." You say sarcastically as you step into his room.
"The things I do for the Cap'n." You hear him mutter under his breath. "Listen, brat, Something's come up."
*
You step into the tavern, scanning the room for Jack and Will. You still can't believe that by some quirk of fate, the Tensiga's crew has dispersed for the time being. Well, at least you won't have to explain to Cap'n Maru why you're joining another ship temporarily. You roll your eyes as you spot Will leaning uncomfortably against a pole, desperately trying to push a rather plump doxie away from him.
"No-really ma'm, I don't need anything from you." You hear Will stammer as the woman presses herself up against him.
"You heard him, you stupid strumpet!" You yell as you grab the woman and pull her away from Will and shove her in the opposite direction. "Sod off!"
You watch with satisfaction as she all but runs away from you.
"Thanks." Will says, embarrassed.
"No problem." You say as you lead him over to the bar. "What say you to a drink?"
"Oh, I don't drink that much." Will says as he eyes the rather large tankards.
"We'll fix that." You state as you signal to the bartender, who sends two mugs your way. You hand one to Will and watch as he chokes on his first sip.
"That's. that's strong stuff." Will stutters as he takes another sip.
"Don't worry." You laugh. "It gets better as you go."
You turn your head to look at Jack and a man you presume to be Gibbs talking intently at their table. Your eyes widen as you notice a familiar pirate with her long red hair tied back pass the table and walk up to the bar.
"Storm?!" You cry out to her as she turns her head to look at you in shock.
She quickly abandons the pirate she was flirting with and grabs the stool next to you.
"I thought you just shipped out of here?" She asks incredulously.
"I, umm, I'm actually-" She quickly cuts you off before you can answer.
"I can't believe that the three of us are all in Tortuga! We haven't all been here since you left with the Tensiga the first time." She exclaims.
"Three?" You question. "You mean that Violet's here too?"
"Did I hear someone say my name?" You turn around and find a vagabond with thick, brown hair and light blue eyes smiling at you; Violet.
"Violet, ¿Como estás? I thought that you went back to Tobago?" You question happily; you rarely get to see her because she's more of a wander than anything else.
"I did, and now I'm back. Now, who's that?" She asks, pointing over your shoulder at Will.
"Oh," You forgot about Will, whoops. "This is Will Turner. Will, this is Violet and Storm."
"Hello." Will said, a little uncomfortable with the calculating stare he was receiving from Storm.
"So, Will." Violet says as she calls the barkeep over and you turn your attention to Storm.
"Storm." You begin.
"That's Bootstrap's son?" She asks incredulously.
You nod.
"You do know that they're hunting for him?" She asks.
"Yeah," You start. "About that, we're actually goin' lookin' for the Pearl."
You shift nervously as an uncomfortable silence rises; Storm was the first friend you had made in Tortuga and had taught you how to survive there before she left with her own ship. She's got her own past that you've only heard about once, when she was completely drunk, but you'll never forget it. You feel guilty about bringin' her past out to haunt her, but there's nothing that could keep you from sailin' for the Black Pearl.
"You know what you're getting' yourself into, an' you can't say I didn't warn you." She says finally, her eyes silently pleading with you not to go through with this.
"I'll be fine." You reassure her.
Storm sighs, and shakes her head, knowing that you're even more stubborn than she is, when you put your mind to it. She suddenly smiles wickedly as she looks over your shoulder. You turn to see Violet and Will, next to three empty tankards of rum.
"Violet!" You shout as she attempts to look up innocently at you.
"What?" She asks with a laugh as she watches Will cough when he swallows the rest of his tankard. You watch as Will sways dangerously in his seat.
"Look at him!" You say as you grab the tankard from Will. "You challenged a naïve lad who's never had a pint of rum before in his life to a drinking match?! Where's the sport in that?"
"She's right, you know." Storm says from behind you. "Even you knew that he wouldn't last long, Violet. Now, I do suggest that we leave before we have to haul him out of here in retribution."
"You'd better come back." Storm whispers in your ear as she grabs Violet's arm. "C'mon Violet, let's see if we can find some handsome scallywags on the way home."
As they walk into the crowd, you turn to look at a very smashed Will.
"Will," You say, smacking his cheek to keep him from falling asleep. "I don't want to drag you around tonight, so stay awake."
"'m fine." Will says, awkwardly standing up. "See, I'm-"
You let out a groan of annoyance as Will's eyes roll to the back of his head and he collapses into your arms.
"This is just great." You mumble sarcastically as you wonder what you're going to do with him now.
"Having trouble, luv?" Jack's voice betrays his amusement as he looks at the amusing image of you attempting to hold Will upright.
"Shut up, Jack, and tell me you've gotten us a room?" You ask.
"Anxious, luv?" He asks with a toothy smile.
"You wish. Get this oaf outta my arms." You order, looking up at Jack with pleading eyes that you'd perfected over the years.
"Well, who could resist that? Besides," He says as he hoists Will over his shoulder easily. "I think it's time you and I had a little talk."
Groaning, you grab two pints of rum and follow him up the stairs; you have the feeling it's going to be a very long night.
* A/N: Ok, so I didn't finish Tortuga, but at least we're there, right? Plus, I'm really really really tired- too tired to keep writing.
Sess: Well, you've been working for, *glances at clock* at least three hours.
Py: O.o' Whoops, anyways, I'm not going to be able to update next Saturday 'cause I'll be out of town.
Sess: Finally, I get the house to myself *smirks*
Py: *hits sess over the head with a frying pan* As I was saying, I'll be out of town, but I promise to update the following Saturday and, maybe I'll update on Monday. I don't know, it depends on how I feel.
Oh, and by the way- DO YOU GUYS WANT A WILL/LIZZY PAIRING OR A WILL/JACQUE? (if you haven't guessed, you/jack's already set in stone)
THANK YOU GUYS FOR THE REVIEWS- YOU'RE THE BEST!
Review Responses:
Bluelady198: School's a drag, isn't it? Oh well, when I take over the world, I'll abolish it! *evil, malicious laughter sounds in the background as lightning flashes*
Twistedwords2003: First off, let me say THANK YOU. The best thing you can do when you start a new story is to review every chapter and I'm soooo glad you did ^.^ Give me your opinions on the pairings. Yes, Inuyasha is on Cartoon Network. You make me feel so loved. The romance is comin'- we just had to get outta Port Royal. I'm seein' some in, oh, the next chappie, perhaps? *evil smirk* I'm soooooo sorry that I didn't get this out before you left- I can't find time to write until Friday nights ('cause I'm a dork with no social life) and usually double check and update on Saturdays. Here. *grabs Sess* Go, find twistedwords2003, and carry her up the nearest stairwell *shoves sess out the door*
Sida: You know, up until I read your review, I never truly realized that I was writing a self-insertion fic- something I'd sworn never to do. Oh well, I guess that I can bend a few of my rules 'cause, for some crazy reason I can't fathom, people are reviewin' this fic. Oh, and that this fic is a gift. Ok, I don't know what's wrong with fanfiction, but I've been putting big-ass dividers from the start. I'm using one small * now, hoping that that'll work. Thanks for bringing that to my attention!
Stacey Lofton: Thanks! I know what you mean about havin' a ton of fanfics in your head- I actually fall asleep every thinking up fanfics. My problem is that I'm like the world's biggest procrastinator so I could never stick to writing and updating 'cause it takes me anywhere between 2-3 hours to write a chapter about this size. I'll spend five minutes thinking of the right phrase- I have an issue with flow- only to delete it when I'm done. I've always loved the eccentric comments other authors use, so I decided to try my own in this fic ^.^ I think that every fanfiction writer/reader is at least a little insane.
CastlesInTheAir: Ok, so we don't get to see Cap'n Maru and the Tensiga at least until the end of the story. I just couldn't deal with how much the plot would change if I added them into the main plot. Yeah, that's exactly why I had Jacque say that she was Lizzy's sister. I mean, I've read other fanfics that don't do that with an OC that are wonderful, but I always wonder why the crew of the Pearl keeps them, and alive, nonetheless.
Cryptic Storm: No it wasn't too late. I'm glad I got a hold of you. Sorry about not bein' able to include everything you wrote down about the character, and I hope I was semi-close to what you wanted.
Purple Stain: Hey, sorry about not using everything you sent me, but I hope you like it. I included what I could, and I'm sorry it's not everything you sent me. Anyways, I want to know your thoughts on this.
EVERYONE HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY!!!!!!!!!!
Please tell me what you think, or just any random comments you have, by reviewing!