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A.N.: This chapter had Janine in it, so it is therefor dedicated to Janine, my former reviewer! Here you go Janine.
Sunlight slithered through the cracks of the planks in the Black Pearl, caressing Lore's face. She wriggled away from the soft golden touch and cracked her eyelids open. Kami was gone. Her bed neatly made, her purse gone. Lore smiled thinking of the jewels, money, and clothing that would belong to them.
A few minutes later, Lore was out and searching the galley for food. Will and Jack were heard from above, arguing as usual about something. Lore hesitated and grabbed a remaining loaf of bread, an apple, and a small jug of water. She briskly walked past the two as they entered the galley. "An where are ye goin'?" Jack asked smiling his usually charming smile. Lore looked at Jack. "Back to my prison cell," she responded.
Jack looked at her puzzled. "Eh?" he quirked. Lore giggled and left to return to the busy wild life of Tortuga. She sat on the rock of a beach overlooking the ocean. It was beautiful. "Almost perfect," she mused eating her meager breakfast.
X . o . X . o .
( ( Lore's P.O.V. ) )
The island of Tortuga was chaotic and thrashing like ocean waves before a storm. I love it. I played with the ribbon on the end of my sword. It's not a cutlass, like everyone else's sword. It's a rare kind of Japanese sword, given to me by a friend. I tied a ribbon on the end to make it more feminine.
Voices raise into yells, calling after someone. I turn and am rammed by an oncoming girl. We fall to the floor and skid a foot longer than where we landed. "What's the rush, darlin'?" I ask. The girl is about my age. Scared blue eyes stare back at me, framed by wavy blonde hair. "I'm terribly sorry, but I'm in a really big hurry," she pants out. I smile softly at her, knowing she's in trouble.
"Do you need help?" I ask. She pauses then nods. I always figured people who need help should get it. I always did, but I found no help. I'm just a good person I suppose. I smiled at her again and stood. A group of four men soon made their way through the bust street. The girl stood and began to coward at the sight of the men.
One of the men glared madly at me. "Move away so we can get that girl," he growled at me. I titled my head to the side. "Oh!" I said as if a sudden thought dawned on me. "You mean this girl? I don't think so. She's with me." The man pushed his faded, battered hat back and glared more heavily. He looked past me at the girl. "Janine," he growled, "come back with me. I'm warning you."
She scoffed then stuck her chin out in defiance. "Yeah right!" she screeched. I was shocked that she actually spoke aloud. "You can pass through her first!" she pointed at me. I turned back to the man and bowed. "My name is Lore Ceruliane, Sir. I ask you what business you have with Janine." Another one of the men pushed past the one I was talking to and stomped over to me, grabbing my arm harshly in his thick hand.
"I dun have time fer this," he growled, ready to push me aside. I caught his wrist and kicked my leg behind his knee causing him to weaken in the legs and I gladly introduced the butt of my sword to the back of his head. I set in a ready position as the man I was talking to pointed to the girl who was apparently Janine.
"She stole me money and tried to steal me ship!" he yelled. Janine laughed at the memory. "I'm sorry about that, but that's no reason to assault her," I reasoned. The man withdrew his cutlass and brandished it before me. "Well then how's about you and me fight about it then, poppit? Let's see if ye know how to use that there sword." I rolled my eyes and he charged at me. I guessed he was drunk seeing as how he couldn't run in a straight line towards me.
I stepped aside and he stumbled, so I hit him with the non-lethal side of my sword. He fell and lay still. Janine smiled and whooped with joy. The other two men found it better not to fight and turned around to leave. "Thank you very much!" Janine piped. She was pretty perky for almost getting pummeled by a drunken pirate.
"You're still in danger if you stay here you know," I said, placing my sword in its sheath. She quieted then looked to me for an answer. I looked away then BAM! It hit me...
X.O.X.O.
Jack and Will sat drunk on the main deck of the ship. It was often Will said yes to alcohol, so Lore didn't question the two. Jack quirked his head to the side. "Who's yer pretty little friend, you got there?" He asked. Stupid drunk, Lore thought. "This is Janine. She'll be getting a ride from us, if that's alright with you, Captain." Lore answered. Jack waved the question aside. "The more the merrier!" he slurred, "Pretty little thing she is."
Will struggled but made it to his feet. "Let's have a party to welcome her!" he garbled. "Maybe you should become sober, then we'll have a welcoming party. We don't want you toppling over board," Lore suggested.
"Are you inquiring that I'm *hick* drunk?"
"Of course not! I'm just saying you're a bit tipsy is all!"
"Oh, then that's alright then! Have I ever told you how pretty you are?"
"..."
"No really, you are!"
"You're pretty, too!"
"You think so?"
"Oh yes, very beautiful! I'm jealous of a girl like you!"
"And you should be!"
Janine was dumbfounded. What the hell were they doing? She was getting a ride from them?
By this time Jack was humming something and made his way over to Janine. "Well, love, seeing as the two love birds are now bickering how's about you and me get something to drink, hmm?" Janine smiled broadly at the charming and handsome pirate. "Sure why not!? I like fine wines if you have any! I don't approve of that cheap rum."
Jack's face fell and he snaked his arm around the girl's waist, "Well then let's see what we've got 'ere then, pet!" And the two left while Will and Lore taunted each other.
Will came close to Lore, and she blushed madly. "What are you doing? Don't infect me with your horrid breath! I don't even want to share the same air with you!!" Will smiled broadly, "I don't want to share the same air with you!" he mimicked, in a high feminine voice. Lore pushed him on the shoulder, and he pushed back. Soon the two were slapping hands from a distance with their faces turned away from each other.
Kami came on board hauling a large sack of clothing, jewels, food, and fine china. She looked at the two then shook her head and walked past them to her room. She hid her new belongings throughout her and Lore's room. She stopped when she heard a high pitched voice coming from another room on the ship. It was too high to be Lore's voice. Besides, she was busy with a drunken Will on the main deck. Kami laughed to herself imagining Lore taking part in the drunken welcoming party. "She'll probably be drunk in the next hour," Kami said to herself.
Kami wandered through the hallways following the laughing voices. She heard Jack slurring something and singing loudly and out of pitch. "What the..." Kami opened the door slightly and popped her head in. A girl with blonde hair was laughing hysterically. Jack was smiling like a maniac, his gold teeth glinting. Kami took it upon herself to stay hidden behind the door.
Jack came awfully close to the girl and leaned close to her. "So Janine, how do you like me ship? It's my most prized possession!" The girl who was apparently "Janine" smiled back at him, looking a bit tispy on some alcohol. "Oh it's wonderful! But I'm concerned about those two who were bickering on the deck. You know? Lore and the other man," she responded. She seemed a bit too happy, even for being drunk. "We'll what about my welcoming party? Let's get started! I love to dance and sing! I can teach you to dance if you like!" Janine was so happy about this apparent party she would receive. Jack seemed horrified about learning to dance, "I don't dance, love. Sorry to break yer little heart."
Janine looked down disappointed then cheered up. "How about the other man? What's his name? No matter! I'm sure he likes to dance! If not someone else on your ship has to dance!" With this she took a chug from her glass of what seemed to be wine, then passed out drunk. Jack poked her shoulder, then concluded she was passed out. So he placed her on the bed and began to leave. Realizing this, Kami gasped and stood from where she was peeking. Jack opened the door and noticed Kami standing there rigid. He smiled all knowingly and closed the door behind him.
"Were you spyin' on me, love? Getting a little jealous?" he smiled wryly. Kami blushed, then scoffed. "Hmmf! Jealous of her? She's nothing but a child!" she responded in a huff. (A.N.: Kami is around Jack's age, however old he is, I'm not sure) Jack smiled walking slowly, cat like towards her. She could smell the rum sweet on his lips. He was so close. He pinned her against the wall, she could feel the hard wood on her back, his sculpted chest on hers.
She was weak in the knees. He always did this to her. The very smell of him did her over. His lips grazed hers so lightly, like wind gliding against the sea. She shivered and he kissed her. It was light and heavenly. She could feel her heart beat merge with his. She exhaled realizing she was holding her breath. She wrapped her arms around his neck, and he wrapped his around her waist, pulling the two closer.
They parted for air, but began to nibble on earlobes, jaw lines, breathing lightly. "Jack...Not here, not now," Kami panted. Jack ceased his attack on Kami's neck and brushed the curls away from her face. "You're righ'...So then later on, then?" he asked hopeful. Kami giggled and toyed with his two braids that were his beard. "Perhaps," she taunted. Jack pouted then looked around.
"How's about we have a drink! Hmm? Always makes me feel better! And we best get Janine's welcoming party under way!"
"Jack, she's passed out."
"Oh, she'll come around soon enough! By then the party will be at it's peak!"
With that Jack grabbed Kami's hand and dragged her to the top deck where his crew sat lounging in the sun. "Gents! We 'ave a new member! Well, actually she's hitchin' a ride with us, but we're going to show her a good time on the Black Pearl! Whatta ya say?" The crew was silent for a full second and they sprang to life grabbing rum, laughing loudly, playing instruments, and began gambling.
Kami and Jack made up their own dance, while Lore gambled with the crew and Will watched over her shoulder. Janine eventually woke up and joined the party. She danced with the other pirates, forgetting about the charming Captain of her new temporary home. The men were a bit disturbed by her perkiness, but danced with her and taught her new pirate songs.
The party ended with two men falling over board in a drunken fit, and had to be rescued by the most sober crew member, who happened to be Will and Gibbs. Lore, although she was drunk, won her games of cards but quite before she would lose considering she was near passing out.
Kami and Jack stayed awake, while the crewmembers were either visiting Tortuga or the ship. Jack led her to the beach, a secluded part. They sat admiring the view of the ocean and shining moon. A blue haze fell around them and they leaned close. Jack played with Kami's curls and began to kiss her cheek. His kisses traveled to her lips and he looked hungrily into her eyes.
She returned the same hunger and he smiled slightly. "So," he muttered, his voice husky. "Where were we?"
A.N.: Well.that's it for now...the next chapter will have...well, you know. LOL! Talk to you later. Also, an author I admire very much had her absolutely awesome story taken off of ff.net because it was interactive *sniffle* R.I.P. Choose Your Own Adventure (We didn't even get to the ending!!) T.T
P3gurl - I'm glad you keep reviewing! It's a self-esteem booster, major! I actually made Lore do things I would want to happen to me, as odd as it sounds O.o I'm thinking of two chapters with the reader as Kami and/or Lore hehehehe! Thanks again!
Topango Jo Austin - I'm really glad to learn that people keep coming back to read my story! It's making me think I'm not as bad as I think I am, lol! Arigatou!
Oil Pastel - I'm glad you like it! Here's your update!
A.N.: This chapter had Janine in it, so it is therefor dedicated to Janine, my former reviewer! Here you go Janine.
Sunlight slithered through the cracks of the planks in the Black Pearl, caressing Lore's face. She wriggled away from the soft golden touch and cracked her eyelids open. Kami was gone. Her bed neatly made, her purse gone. Lore smiled thinking of the jewels, money, and clothing that would belong to them.
A few minutes later, Lore was out and searching the galley for food. Will and Jack were heard from above, arguing as usual about something. Lore hesitated and grabbed a remaining loaf of bread, an apple, and a small jug of water. She briskly walked past the two as they entered the galley. "An where are ye goin'?" Jack asked smiling his usually charming smile. Lore looked at Jack. "Back to my prison cell," she responded.
Jack looked at her puzzled. "Eh?" he quirked. Lore giggled and left to return to the busy wild life of Tortuga. She sat on the rock of a beach overlooking the ocean. It was beautiful. "Almost perfect," she mused eating her meager breakfast.
X . o . X . o .
( ( Lore's P.O.V. ) )
The island of Tortuga was chaotic and thrashing like ocean waves before a storm. I love it. I played with the ribbon on the end of my sword. It's not a cutlass, like everyone else's sword. It's a rare kind of Japanese sword, given to me by a friend. I tied a ribbon on the end to make it more feminine.
Voices raise into yells, calling after someone. I turn and am rammed by an oncoming girl. We fall to the floor and skid a foot longer than where we landed. "What's the rush, darlin'?" I ask. The girl is about my age. Scared blue eyes stare back at me, framed by wavy blonde hair. "I'm terribly sorry, but I'm in a really big hurry," she pants out. I smile softly at her, knowing she's in trouble.
"Do you need help?" I ask. She pauses then nods. I always figured people who need help should get it. I always did, but I found no help. I'm just a good person I suppose. I smiled at her again and stood. A group of four men soon made their way through the bust street. The girl stood and began to coward at the sight of the men.
One of the men glared madly at me. "Move away so we can get that girl," he growled at me. I titled my head to the side. "Oh!" I said as if a sudden thought dawned on me. "You mean this girl? I don't think so. She's with me." The man pushed his faded, battered hat back and glared more heavily. He looked past me at the girl. "Janine," he growled, "come back with me. I'm warning you."
She scoffed then stuck her chin out in defiance. "Yeah right!" she screeched. I was shocked that she actually spoke aloud. "You can pass through her first!" she pointed at me. I turned back to the man and bowed. "My name is Lore Ceruliane, Sir. I ask you what business you have with Janine." Another one of the men pushed past the one I was talking to and stomped over to me, grabbing my arm harshly in his thick hand.
"I dun have time fer this," he growled, ready to push me aside. I caught his wrist and kicked my leg behind his knee causing him to weaken in the legs and I gladly introduced the butt of my sword to the back of his head. I set in a ready position as the man I was talking to pointed to the girl who was apparently Janine.
"She stole me money and tried to steal me ship!" he yelled. Janine laughed at the memory. "I'm sorry about that, but that's no reason to assault her," I reasoned. The man withdrew his cutlass and brandished it before me. "Well then how's about you and me fight about it then, poppit? Let's see if ye know how to use that there sword." I rolled my eyes and he charged at me. I guessed he was drunk seeing as how he couldn't run in a straight line towards me.
I stepped aside and he stumbled, so I hit him with the non-lethal side of my sword. He fell and lay still. Janine smiled and whooped with joy. The other two men found it better not to fight and turned around to leave. "Thank you very much!" Janine piped. She was pretty perky for almost getting pummeled by a drunken pirate.
"You're still in danger if you stay here you know," I said, placing my sword in its sheath. She quieted then looked to me for an answer. I looked away then BAM! It hit me...
X.O.X.O.
Jack and Will sat drunk on the main deck of the ship. It was often Will said yes to alcohol, so Lore didn't question the two. Jack quirked his head to the side. "Who's yer pretty little friend, you got there?" He asked. Stupid drunk, Lore thought. "This is Janine. She'll be getting a ride from us, if that's alright with you, Captain." Lore answered. Jack waved the question aside. "The more the merrier!" he slurred, "Pretty little thing she is."
Will struggled but made it to his feet. "Let's have a party to welcome her!" he garbled. "Maybe you should become sober, then we'll have a welcoming party. We don't want you toppling over board," Lore suggested.
"Are you inquiring that I'm *hick* drunk?"
"Of course not! I'm just saying you're a bit tipsy is all!"
"Oh, then that's alright then! Have I ever told you how pretty you are?"
"..."
"No really, you are!"
"You're pretty, too!"
"You think so?"
"Oh yes, very beautiful! I'm jealous of a girl like you!"
"And you should be!"
Janine was dumbfounded. What the hell were they doing? She was getting a ride from them?
By this time Jack was humming something and made his way over to Janine. "Well, love, seeing as the two love birds are now bickering how's about you and me get something to drink, hmm?" Janine smiled broadly at the charming and handsome pirate. "Sure why not!? I like fine wines if you have any! I don't approve of that cheap rum."
Jack's face fell and he snaked his arm around the girl's waist, "Well then let's see what we've got 'ere then, pet!" And the two left while Will and Lore taunted each other.
Will came close to Lore, and she blushed madly. "What are you doing? Don't infect me with your horrid breath! I don't even want to share the same air with you!!" Will smiled broadly, "I don't want to share the same air with you!" he mimicked, in a high feminine voice. Lore pushed him on the shoulder, and he pushed back. Soon the two were slapping hands from a distance with their faces turned away from each other.
Kami came on board hauling a large sack of clothing, jewels, food, and fine china. She looked at the two then shook her head and walked past them to her room. She hid her new belongings throughout her and Lore's room. She stopped when she heard a high pitched voice coming from another room on the ship. It was too high to be Lore's voice. Besides, she was busy with a drunken Will on the main deck. Kami laughed to herself imagining Lore taking part in the drunken welcoming party. "She'll probably be drunk in the next hour," Kami said to herself.
Kami wandered through the hallways following the laughing voices. She heard Jack slurring something and singing loudly and out of pitch. "What the..." Kami opened the door slightly and popped her head in. A girl with blonde hair was laughing hysterically. Jack was smiling like a maniac, his gold teeth glinting. Kami took it upon herself to stay hidden behind the door.
Jack came awfully close to the girl and leaned close to her. "So Janine, how do you like me ship? It's my most prized possession!" The girl who was apparently "Janine" smiled back at him, looking a bit tispy on some alcohol. "Oh it's wonderful! But I'm concerned about those two who were bickering on the deck. You know? Lore and the other man," she responded. She seemed a bit too happy, even for being drunk. "We'll what about my welcoming party? Let's get started! I love to dance and sing! I can teach you to dance if you like!" Janine was so happy about this apparent party she would receive. Jack seemed horrified about learning to dance, "I don't dance, love. Sorry to break yer little heart."
Janine looked down disappointed then cheered up. "How about the other man? What's his name? No matter! I'm sure he likes to dance! If not someone else on your ship has to dance!" With this she took a chug from her glass of what seemed to be wine, then passed out drunk. Jack poked her shoulder, then concluded she was passed out. So he placed her on the bed and began to leave. Realizing this, Kami gasped and stood from where she was peeking. Jack opened the door and noticed Kami standing there rigid. He smiled all knowingly and closed the door behind him.
"Were you spyin' on me, love? Getting a little jealous?" he smiled wryly. Kami blushed, then scoffed. "Hmmf! Jealous of her? She's nothing but a child!" she responded in a huff. (A.N.: Kami is around Jack's age, however old he is, I'm not sure) Jack smiled walking slowly, cat like towards her. She could smell the rum sweet on his lips. He was so close. He pinned her against the wall, she could feel the hard wood on her back, his sculpted chest on hers.
She was weak in the knees. He always did this to her. The very smell of him did her over. His lips grazed hers so lightly, like wind gliding against the sea. She shivered and he kissed her. It was light and heavenly. She could feel her heart beat merge with his. She exhaled realizing she was holding her breath. She wrapped her arms around his neck, and he wrapped his around her waist, pulling the two closer.
They parted for air, but began to nibble on earlobes, jaw lines, breathing lightly. "Jack...Not here, not now," Kami panted. Jack ceased his attack on Kami's neck and brushed the curls away from her face. "You're righ'...So then later on, then?" he asked hopeful. Kami giggled and toyed with his two braids that were his beard. "Perhaps," she taunted. Jack pouted then looked around.
"How's about we have a drink! Hmm? Always makes me feel better! And we best get Janine's welcoming party under way!"
"Jack, she's passed out."
"Oh, she'll come around soon enough! By then the party will be at it's peak!"
With that Jack grabbed Kami's hand and dragged her to the top deck where his crew sat lounging in the sun. "Gents! We 'ave a new member! Well, actually she's hitchin' a ride with us, but we're going to show her a good time on the Black Pearl! Whatta ya say?" The crew was silent for a full second and they sprang to life grabbing rum, laughing loudly, playing instruments, and began gambling.
Kami and Jack made up their own dance, while Lore gambled with the crew and Will watched over her shoulder. Janine eventually woke up and joined the party. She danced with the other pirates, forgetting about the charming Captain of her new temporary home. The men were a bit disturbed by her perkiness, but danced with her and taught her new pirate songs.
The party ended with two men falling over board in a drunken fit, and had to be rescued by the most sober crew member, who happened to be Will and Gibbs. Lore, although she was drunk, won her games of cards but quite before she would lose considering she was near passing out.
Kami and Jack stayed awake, while the crewmembers were either visiting Tortuga or the ship. Jack led her to the beach, a secluded part. They sat admiring the view of the ocean and shining moon. A blue haze fell around them and they leaned close. Jack played with Kami's curls and began to kiss her cheek. His kisses traveled to her lips and he looked hungrily into her eyes.
She returned the same hunger and he smiled slightly. "So," he muttered, his voice husky. "Where were we?"
A.N.: Well.that's it for now...the next chapter will have...well, you know. LOL! Talk to you later. Also, an author I admire very much had her absolutely awesome story taken off of ff.net because it was interactive *sniffle* R.I.P. Choose Your Own Adventure (We didn't even get to the ending!!) T.T