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Chapter 5: Of Weddings, Rum and Pirates
Elizabeth, Kira, Governor Swann and Commodore Norrington sat up in the commodore's office trying to have a calm discussion about the situation but ending up having a rather heated argument.
"But we owe him our lives." Argued Elizabeth.
"And why do I owe him my life, Miss Swann?" Said the Commodore.
"Because he helped to break the curse on Barbossa's crew. If he hadn't done that you wouldn't have been able to defeat them and we all would have died." Replied Elizabeth angrily.
"Commodore, although Mr Sparrow is a pirate and a most dubious character, I am inclined to agree with Elizabeth about owing him our lives." Interjected Governor Swann before Norrington could reply to Elizabeth.
"Yes, I quite agree also," said Kira, joining the argument, "where I come from this is considered a life debt, a debt which must be paid one way or another."
The Commodore glared angrily at Kira, "And what business is this of yours Miss Clíodhna?"
"It is my business because it is my friend's business and I am inclined to help my friends when they need my help."
Governor Swann once again spoke up, "Perhaps Commodore it would be possible to grant Mr Sparrow clemency for one week as long as there are no incidents..."
Norrington looked at the Governor and seemed to calm down a little. "Very well." He said. "Mr Sparrow,"
"And his crew," interrupted Elizabeth.
Norrington made a face that looked like he'd swallowed a lemon, but continued anyway. "Mr Sparrow and his crew will be granted clemency for one week as long as there are no incidents during his stay."
The four stayed there another hour creating two copies of a contract, which were signed by the Commodore and Governor and then taken by Kira to be signed by Jack. With one copy going to the Commodore and one for Jack.
That evening after Kira had seen Jack and James, Kira went to have dinner with Will, Elizabeth and Governor Swann.
"So you are planning to take all the wedding presents tomorrow and the wedding will be the day after."
"Yes," replied Will, "we figured it would be easier to accept them at the house we will be moving into, instead of accepting them at the church and then having to hire coaches to move them there."
"Yes that will work much better." Said Kira, in a tone, which sounded as if she were deep in thought, which caused the other three to look at her strangely. However a second later she was back to being cheerful and carefree.
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The next day Will, who had closed the blacksmiths for the week, and Elizabeth stood at the door of their house, welcoming the wedding guests, coming to drop off their presents. Kira who had been helping them arrange the gifts, disappeared a little while after lunch and they had no idea where she had gone.
"She probably went to Jack and James now that Jack is allowed here." Said Will trying to reassure Elizabeth who was slightly worried about her sudden disappearance.
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At the docks two ships sailed in. The Rose Quartz, with James at the helm, and the Black Pearl, with Jack, of course, at the helm and Kira by his side talking to him.
Once docked, James stayed behind to make sure all the crew's stuff was off the Rose Quartz in time and back on the crew members' original ships, while Kira and Jack headed towards Will and Elizabeth's house.
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The sun was about to set and Will and Elizabeth were locking up the house to leave when Jack and Kira showed up.
"So that's where you went." Exclaimed Elizabeth in an accusing tone.
"Well since yer takin' yer prezzies taday I thought it'd be a good idea ta bring the prezzie from me n' Jack. Alright?" Replied Kira smirking.
"Well then where is it? We're about to lock up." Said Elizabeth.
"It's down a' the docks," replied Jack, "so yer gonna have ta lock up n' follow us."
"Alright." Will locked the door. "Let's go then."
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Down at the docks, Jack and Kira led Will and Elizabeth towards the Black Pearl or at least that seemed where they were going to Will and Elizabeth. However when they walked right past the Pearl they were confused.
"Jack? Where are we going?" Asked Will.
"To yer present, remember." Stated /jack as if it were the most obvious thing in the world. Will and Elizabeth turned to look at each other and in doing so missed the fact that Jack and Kira had stopped in front of them and ended up walking into them.
"So do ye like yer present?" Asked Kira once they had all regained their balance.
"What..." Will started confused then looked up to where Jack and Kira were Looking, to see a beautiful ship. Will and Elizabeth turned to Kira and Jack looking utterly confused.
"This is the Rose Quartz mates, n' she's yers." Said Jack.
"JACK! KIRA! You can't give us a stolen ship as a present!" Yelled Elizabeth.
"You wound me." Replied Kira, pulling out some papers, "This ship was built n' paid fer, fer ye." She handed Will the papers and he opened them to find the contract for the ship and a list of all the supplies on board. Will just stood there and stared at the ship.
"Do ye want ta go on board or r ye happy jus' ta stare at it, Will?" Teased Jack, smirking at the look on his face. Will snapped out of it and followed Jack and Kira on board.
"And this o' course is yer cabin, which was fitted so that ye could both live 'ere." Concluded Kira, opening the door and leading them into a beautiful cabin with a double bed, nailed down against the right wall with a wardrobe at the headboard and a chest at the foot of the bed. In the center was a large desk with a high-backed chair behind it. The whole back wall had windows along it and on the left wall there was a frame with four braided pieces of different colored rope in it and a compass painted in the bottom right corner with each point colored to match each one of the ropes.
"This is amazing." Elizabeth exclaimed. Will turned to Jack and Kira.
"Thank you." He smiled warmly at them and they grinned back.
"No prob." Said Kira.
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That night after he had escorted Elizabeth home and talked to Kira, Will walked down to the local pub where he knew he'd find Dominique, a sailor girl who knew more about ships than any of the men of Port Royal. Kira had told him he should find himself a crew for his ship soon and he knew Dominique would help him.
Will walked up to the bar and took a seat next to his old friend Dominique, a dark-haired, Italian born sailor.
"Bartender a rum for my friend." Said Will putting a few coins on the bar.
"Would that friend be me?" Asked Dom.
"Of course."
"And what is it that I have done or am going to do to have earned this?" Asked Dom suspiciously.
"Dom you're my friend..."
"And..."
"And I need a favor." Admitted Will.
"And what would this favor be?"
"I need a crew." Dom choked on her drink.
"What the hell for?! You don't have a boat."
"No but I do have a ship now."
Dom's jaw dropped. "When did you get a ship?"
Today as a wedding present."
"Damn, well that sure beats mine." Replied Dom thinking of the old, no, ancient but usable telescope she'd given Will.
"So do you think you can find me a crew?"
"For a ship of what size?"
"Remember your old boat?"
"Yeah."
"Well about 5 times the size of that."
"Oh... I think I need another drink."
"Ok." Will ordered a 2nd drink for her. After a bit of silence while Dom was thinking.
"Ok. Here's the deal. I'll get you a crew if you make me your first mate. Deal?"
"Deal."
"Ok when do you need them?"
"I need them ready to sail by tomorrow afternoon."
"Correct me if I'm wrong but one of us is getting married tomorrow and it ain't me."
"Yes I know but trust me on this."
"Ok whatever you say Captain." Will blinked, surprised at his new title. "Does this mean I miss the wedding?"
"Of course not. Just that you'll have to have your possessions ready, on board the crew if they are not coming to the wedding can wait on board."
"You're going to trust a crew you haven't met to stay on board your ship?"
"No. The crews of the Dragonchilde, the Wolfsong and the Black Pearl will keep an eye on them."
"The Black Pearl?"
"Yes."
"As in the Black Pearl which almost destroyed Port Royal a year ago."
"Yes." Said Will maintaining a perfectly innocent look.
"Exactly why are you trusting the crew of the Black Pearl?"
"I'm friends with the Captain."
"Barbossa?!"
"No. Jack Sparrow."
Dom gave Will a look demanding he explain.
"I'll tell you the full story another time." Said Will getting up. "Right now I have to go."
He quickly gave her the Rose's location and left.
Dom looked around the rowdy bar with a smile on her face. Then stood up to find a crew already knowing who would be the best and most trusted sailors.
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The next day Jack stood uncomfortably in Will's room watching him dash madly about in panicked preparation for the wedding.
"Will I know this is a big n' fancy do, ceremony thing, but do I 'ave ta wear this suit?" Asked Jack, obviously not very comfortable in the formal suit he was wearing. "I mean, can't I jus' wear me normal clothes n' sit a' the back."
"No." Replied Will as he dashed past. "Have you seen my cuff links?" Jack sheepishly removed the cuff links from his pockets and handed them to Will who glared at him.
"And why may I ask can I not?" Asked Jack.
"Because you are going to be my best man."
"Oh...WHAT?!" This time Jack grabbed Will by the jacket when he rushed past. "Wat do ye mean I'm gonna be yer best man?"
"Well seeing as you are my closest friend I hoped that you would be my best man." Jack looked slightly touched by this. "Also it was better than Commodore Norrington." At this Jack snorted.
"Alrigh' mate, but don't think I'll eva do this again fer ya." Said Jack.
"Of course not," replied Will with a cheeky grin on his face, "I only plan on getting married once."
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Will stood at the altar nervously. Jack was already at his side so Elizabeth should be coming down the aisle soon.
"Stop tha'." Will turned his look questioningly to Jack, who looked down at Will's hand where Will was fiddling with the gloves and cufflinks so much that he's managed to attach the right cufflink to the left glove. Of course this made him panic slightly as he couldn't undo it. Thankfully Jack, whose quick hand was usually used for pick pocketing, quickly remedied this before anyone else noticed.
Will looked to the aisle again as he heard the bridal song start. There was Elizabeth in a dazzling white dress with bell sleeves and a waist length trail from the top of the pulled up section of her hair which was half up, half down, all curled. Her bouquet was all white roses. Will just stared at her as she walked up and was still standing there staring when she arrived at the altar till Jack gave him a slight shove towards her. She smiled up at him just as nervous as he was and he smiled back.
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2hrs later at the reception.
Jack sat next to Will practically guzzling the champagne down seeing as there was no way Elizabeth would allow rum at her wedding.
"Jack stop drinking so much champagne." Said Will.
"Why?"
"Because as my best man you still have to make a speech and I don't want you to be drunk for it."
Jack paused. He had no idea exactly what a best man had to do at a wedding since, as a pirate, he hadn't been to that many.
"Righ' then," he said putting down the glass, "wat exactly does it 'ave ta be about?"
Will looked at Jack slightly alarmed and was about to answer when Kira came up.
"Opps, I almost forgot, here." She said handing Jack a folded piece of paper, which he opened once she left back to her table to talk to James and Dom.
Jack was about to ask if the speech written on the piece of paper was what he was meant to say when Elizabeth stood up and announced that it was time for the best man to make his speech.
Despite the slight alarm, Jack acted natural, as though he knew what was going on. He stood up holding the piece of paper and noticed Kira nodding to him. so he read the paper.
"I'm glass ta be 'ere taday ta enjoy me best mates' weddin'. Personally I luv weddin's,"
"Please don't say drink's all around." Muttered Elizabeth under her breath.
"n' this one is great. Tho' they could 'ave a bit more variety with the drinks. Say some rum maybe? Anyway, Will n' Lizzie make a marvelous couple n' I'm glad ta see 'em finally tagether after so many rescues of each other, needed cause of 'em doin' so many stupid things. N' tho' I know a lot o' yer will no' agree with me on this, this is no' one o' them stupid things. This is right n' they both deserve a happy n' healthy marriage." Jack raised his glass to make the toast when one of the redcoats came running in.
"Commodore!" he yelled across the silent room. "It's the blacksmith's sir. Someone has set it alight."
At this the Commodore, Will and Elizabeth jumped up.
"There's more sir. On the street, out the front, there was a panting of a sparrow flying ver the horizon."
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A/N: Soz it took so long but this was a very long chapter and I'm very busy with my final year of school. Anywayz if ur reading this plz review I'm gonna put up another one with Kira in it one for The Mummy and one for LOTR and then a mix of all 3.
Soz this chapter took so long but it is a really long chapter and a lot is happening so... sit back, relax n enjoy. N plz leave ur reviews here on the way out of the fic.
Chapter 5: Of Weddings, Rum and Pirates
Elizabeth, Kira, Governor Swann and Commodore Norrington sat up in the commodore's office trying to have a calm discussion about the situation but ending up having a rather heated argument.
"But we owe him our lives." Argued Elizabeth.
"And why do I owe him my life, Miss Swann?" Said the Commodore.
"Because he helped to break the curse on Barbossa's crew. If he hadn't done that you wouldn't have been able to defeat them and we all would have died." Replied Elizabeth angrily.
"Commodore, although Mr Sparrow is a pirate and a most dubious character, I am inclined to agree with Elizabeth about owing him our lives." Interjected Governor Swann before Norrington could reply to Elizabeth.
"Yes, I quite agree also," said Kira, joining the argument, "where I come from this is considered a life debt, a debt which must be paid one way or another."
The Commodore glared angrily at Kira, "And what business is this of yours Miss Clíodhna?"
"It is my business because it is my friend's business and I am inclined to help my friends when they need my help."
Governor Swann once again spoke up, "Perhaps Commodore it would be possible to grant Mr Sparrow clemency for one week as long as there are no incidents..."
Norrington looked at the Governor and seemed to calm down a little. "Very well." He said. "Mr Sparrow,"
"And his crew," interrupted Elizabeth.
Norrington made a face that looked like he'd swallowed a lemon, but continued anyway. "Mr Sparrow and his crew will be granted clemency for one week as long as there are no incidents during his stay."
The four stayed there another hour creating two copies of a contract, which were signed by the Commodore and Governor and then taken by Kira to be signed by Jack. With one copy going to the Commodore and one for Jack.
That evening after Kira had seen Jack and James, Kira went to have dinner with Will, Elizabeth and Governor Swann.
"So you are planning to take all the wedding presents tomorrow and the wedding will be the day after."
"Yes," replied Will, "we figured it would be easier to accept them at the house we will be moving into, instead of accepting them at the church and then having to hire coaches to move them there."
"Yes that will work much better." Said Kira, in a tone, which sounded as if she were deep in thought, which caused the other three to look at her strangely. However a second later she was back to being cheerful and carefree.
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The next day Will, who had closed the blacksmiths for the week, and Elizabeth stood at the door of their house, welcoming the wedding guests, coming to drop off their presents. Kira who had been helping them arrange the gifts, disappeared a little while after lunch and they had no idea where she had gone.
"She probably went to Jack and James now that Jack is allowed here." Said Will trying to reassure Elizabeth who was slightly worried about her sudden disappearance.
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At the docks two ships sailed in. The Rose Quartz, with James at the helm, and the Black Pearl, with Jack, of course, at the helm and Kira by his side talking to him.
Once docked, James stayed behind to make sure all the crew's stuff was off the Rose Quartz in time and back on the crew members' original ships, while Kira and Jack headed towards Will and Elizabeth's house.
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The sun was about to set and Will and Elizabeth were locking up the house to leave when Jack and Kira showed up.
"So that's where you went." Exclaimed Elizabeth in an accusing tone.
"Well since yer takin' yer prezzies taday I thought it'd be a good idea ta bring the prezzie from me n' Jack. Alright?" Replied Kira smirking.
"Well then where is it? We're about to lock up." Said Elizabeth.
"It's down a' the docks," replied Jack, "so yer gonna have ta lock up n' follow us."
"Alright." Will locked the door. "Let's go then."
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Down at the docks, Jack and Kira led Will and Elizabeth towards the Black Pearl or at least that seemed where they were going to Will and Elizabeth. However when they walked right past the Pearl they were confused.
"Jack? Where are we going?" Asked Will.
"To yer present, remember." Stated /jack as if it were the most obvious thing in the world. Will and Elizabeth turned to look at each other and in doing so missed the fact that Jack and Kira had stopped in front of them and ended up walking into them.
"So do ye like yer present?" Asked Kira once they had all regained their balance.
"What..." Will started confused then looked up to where Jack and Kira were Looking, to see a beautiful ship. Will and Elizabeth turned to Kira and Jack looking utterly confused.
"This is the Rose Quartz mates, n' she's yers." Said Jack.
"JACK! KIRA! You can't give us a stolen ship as a present!" Yelled Elizabeth.
"You wound me." Replied Kira, pulling out some papers, "This ship was built n' paid fer, fer ye." She handed Will the papers and he opened them to find the contract for the ship and a list of all the supplies on board. Will just stood there and stared at the ship.
"Do ye want ta go on board or r ye happy jus' ta stare at it, Will?" Teased Jack, smirking at the look on his face. Will snapped out of it and followed Jack and Kira on board.
"And this o' course is yer cabin, which was fitted so that ye could both live 'ere." Concluded Kira, opening the door and leading them into a beautiful cabin with a double bed, nailed down against the right wall with a wardrobe at the headboard and a chest at the foot of the bed. In the center was a large desk with a high-backed chair behind it. The whole back wall had windows along it and on the left wall there was a frame with four braided pieces of different colored rope in it and a compass painted in the bottom right corner with each point colored to match each one of the ropes.
"This is amazing." Elizabeth exclaimed. Will turned to Jack and Kira.
"Thank you." He smiled warmly at them and they grinned back.
"No prob." Said Kira.
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That night after he had escorted Elizabeth home and talked to Kira, Will walked down to the local pub where he knew he'd find Dominique, a sailor girl who knew more about ships than any of the men of Port Royal. Kira had told him he should find himself a crew for his ship soon and he knew Dominique would help him.
Will walked up to the bar and took a seat next to his old friend Dominique, a dark-haired, Italian born sailor.
"Bartender a rum for my friend." Said Will putting a few coins on the bar.
"Would that friend be me?" Asked Dom.
"Of course."
"And what is it that I have done or am going to do to have earned this?" Asked Dom suspiciously.
"Dom you're my friend..."
"And..."
"And I need a favor." Admitted Will.
"And what would this favor be?"
"I need a crew." Dom choked on her drink.
"What the hell for?! You don't have a boat."
"No but I do have a ship now."
Dom's jaw dropped. "When did you get a ship?"
Today as a wedding present."
"Damn, well that sure beats mine." Replied Dom thinking of the old, no, ancient but usable telescope she'd given Will.
"So do you think you can find me a crew?"
"For a ship of what size?"
"Remember your old boat?"
"Yeah."
"Well about 5 times the size of that."
"Oh... I think I need another drink."
"Ok." Will ordered a 2nd drink for her. After a bit of silence while Dom was thinking.
"Ok. Here's the deal. I'll get you a crew if you make me your first mate. Deal?"
"Deal."
"Ok when do you need them?"
"I need them ready to sail by tomorrow afternoon."
"Correct me if I'm wrong but one of us is getting married tomorrow and it ain't me."
"Yes I know but trust me on this."
"Ok whatever you say Captain." Will blinked, surprised at his new title. "Does this mean I miss the wedding?"
"Of course not. Just that you'll have to have your possessions ready, on board the crew if they are not coming to the wedding can wait on board."
"You're going to trust a crew you haven't met to stay on board your ship?"
"No. The crews of the Dragonchilde, the Wolfsong and the Black Pearl will keep an eye on them."
"The Black Pearl?"
"Yes."
"As in the Black Pearl which almost destroyed Port Royal a year ago."
"Yes." Said Will maintaining a perfectly innocent look.
"Exactly why are you trusting the crew of the Black Pearl?"
"I'm friends with the Captain."
"Barbossa?!"
"No. Jack Sparrow."
Dom gave Will a look demanding he explain.
"I'll tell you the full story another time." Said Will getting up. "Right now I have to go."
He quickly gave her the Rose's location and left.
Dom looked around the rowdy bar with a smile on her face. Then stood up to find a crew already knowing who would be the best and most trusted sailors.
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The next day Jack stood uncomfortably in Will's room watching him dash madly about in panicked preparation for the wedding.
"Will I know this is a big n' fancy do, ceremony thing, but do I 'ave ta wear this suit?" Asked Jack, obviously not very comfortable in the formal suit he was wearing. "I mean, can't I jus' wear me normal clothes n' sit a' the back."
"No." Replied Will as he dashed past. "Have you seen my cuff links?" Jack sheepishly removed the cuff links from his pockets and handed them to Will who glared at him.
"And why may I ask can I not?" Asked Jack.
"Because you are going to be my best man."
"Oh...WHAT?!" This time Jack grabbed Will by the jacket when he rushed past. "Wat do ye mean I'm gonna be yer best man?"
"Well seeing as you are my closest friend I hoped that you would be my best man." Jack looked slightly touched by this. "Also it was better than Commodore Norrington." At this Jack snorted.
"Alrigh' mate, but don't think I'll eva do this again fer ya." Said Jack.
"Of course not," replied Will with a cheeky grin on his face, "I only plan on getting married once."
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Will stood at the altar nervously. Jack was already at his side so Elizabeth should be coming down the aisle soon.
"Stop tha'." Will turned his look questioningly to Jack, who looked down at Will's hand where Will was fiddling with the gloves and cufflinks so much that he's managed to attach the right cufflink to the left glove. Of course this made him panic slightly as he couldn't undo it. Thankfully Jack, whose quick hand was usually used for pick pocketing, quickly remedied this before anyone else noticed.
Will looked to the aisle again as he heard the bridal song start. There was Elizabeth in a dazzling white dress with bell sleeves and a waist length trail from the top of the pulled up section of her hair which was half up, half down, all curled. Her bouquet was all white roses. Will just stared at her as she walked up and was still standing there staring when she arrived at the altar till Jack gave him a slight shove towards her. She smiled up at him just as nervous as he was and he smiled back.
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2hrs later at the reception.
Jack sat next to Will practically guzzling the champagne down seeing as there was no way Elizabeth would allow rum at her wedding.
"Jack stop drinking so much champagne." Said Will.
"Why?"
"Because as my best man you still have to make a speech and I don't want you to be drunk for it."
Jack paused. He had no idea exactly what a best man had to do at a wedding since, as a pirate, he hadn't been to that many.
"Righ' then," he said putting down the glass, "wat exactly does it 'ave ta be about?"
Will looked at Jack slightly alarmed and was about to answer when Kira came up.
"Opps, I almost forgot, here." She said handing Jack a folded piece of paper, which he opened once she left back to her table to talk to James and Dom.
Jack was about to ask if the speech written on the piece of paper was what he was meant to say when Elizabeth stood up and announced that it was time for the best man to make his speech.
Despite the slight alarm, Jack acted natural, as though he knew what was going on. He stood up holding the piece of paper and noticed Kira nodding to him. so he read the paper.
"I'm glass ta be 'ere taday ta enjoy me best mates' weddin'. Personally I luv weddin's,"
"Please don't say drink's all around." Muttered Elizabeth under her breath.
"n' this one is great. Tho' they could 'ave a bit more variety with the drinks. Say some rum maybe? Anyway, Will n' Lizzie make a marvelous couple n' I'm glad ta see 'em finally tagether after so many rescues of each other, needed cause of 'em doin' so many stupid things. N' tho' I know a lot o' yer will no' agree with me on this, this is no' one o' them stupid things. This is right n' they both deserve a happy n' healthy marriage." Jack raised his glass to make the toast when one of the redcoats came running in.
"Commodore!" he yelled across the silent room. "It's the blacksmith's sir. Someone has set it alight."
At this the Commodore, Will and Elizabeth jumped up.
"There's more sir. On the street, out the front, there was a panting of a sparrow flying ver the horizon."
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A/N: Soz it took so long but this was a very long chapter and I'm very busy with my final year of school. Anywayz if ur reading this plz review I'm gonna put up another one with Kira in it one for The Mummy and one for LOTR and then a mix of all 3.