Note: I will-slash-might be revising past chapters time to time just so that the fic will be better as my writing improves (hopefully). So, don't be alarmed if the chapters are different than you read it before cause like I said, I will-slash-might be revising past chapters time to time, savvy? I'll be telling which chapters I've edited, and right now it's Chapter One.

Anywayz the winners for the last chapter are: Lucifer Frost, PuNKyCoWGiRL, manticore-gurl071134, Catlimere, Maria, Dragon Healer, and…Lily Martin!!! Congratulations y'all and to those who sent their answers! There was a couple who had them right, but unfortunately they weren't the top 8 to get them right. Try again next time!

And these are the REAL answers for the questions for the trivia last time:

1. What did Kendra call her favorite stake?

-Mr. Pointy, get it? The stake being point an' all? I'm being weird today…

2. What did Buffy call her stuffed pig?

-Mr. Gordo!

3. Who was Giles' character in the game at the scene of 'Chosen' when he, Andrew, Xander, and Amanda were playing a board game the night before the Apocalypse happened at the end of Season 7?

- It is, and I quote, "A wounded dwarf with a mystical strength of a doily." Poor Giles…

4. What did Jack basically mean when he said he knew how to counter the 'bad-luck' Gibbs said when he was woken up in Tortuga?

- That Gibbs was going to buy Jack a drink while he makes proposal. A bit confusing at how Sparrow said it, but this is was it basically meant.

5. Why did Will throw that bucket of water at Gibbs when he was already awake?

- It is, and I quote, "That was for the smell." Gibbs stunk in that scene, I'd wager.

Anywayz, have a Happy New Year and hopefully this chapter is better than the last chapter if you didn't like it! And, yeah, picture me celebrating that this story got 100+ reviews!!! Whoosh, that's the biggest amount of reviews I've ever gotten, and went higher than I expected it to be. Thank you all!!! And for that, I dedicate this chapter to those who have reviewed! *Sniffle*

Chapter 11, Leverage

Back at the Black Pearl…

Ana Maria has just finished telling Buffy their history with the Dauntless and now, there's one more person in the Pearl that didn't like the idea of letting the British Navy catch up to them. Of course Jack is a brilliant pirate who knows what he's doing, but Ana Maria and Buffy thinks and knows that by doing this, they're placing themselves in unnecessary risks of getting captured and thus, they won't be able to reach Ithaki in time.

Buffy strode out of Jack's quarters a grim expression set on her face. Other than the reason of putting themselves in danger, they know squat about when that Singing-Girl is opening Panda's Box! Hell, she could be opening it right this very moment and Jack is taking a time of his 'soon ended life' by doing this! This wasn't part of the plan, Buffy angrily thought to herself as she ran to the helm where Jack was shouting out orders to his crew.

"James! Take down tha bloody sails and Tony!" Jack pointed at a pirate who had an eye patch over his left eye. The pirate looked at him with fear yet complete trust written on his face as he looked at his captain.

"Aye sir?"

"Tell tha men below tah load tha cannons in case Norrington an' tha lot o' 'em decides not tah cooperate, savvy?"

"Aye, sir!" with that, he ran down below to carry out his orders. By now, Buffy had had enough of his plans and suddenly started yelling at Sparrow; her eyes burning with fury and disbelief at what he's about to do. She was followed by Ana Maria who was interrogating Gibbs with some questions of her own.

"Jack! What the hell do you think you're doing? We could use this time to actually go to Ithaki and stop the world from freakin' ending! We don't know what the hell that Singing-Girl is going to do and when she's going to open the Box…," Buffy rant was stopped by Jack who was taken aback by her presence.

"Summers…! Wha' the blazes are ye doin' 'ere? Aren't ye suppose tah be in bed, restin' an all?" Jack turned around and looked into his spyglass directed at the Dauntless as he made some calculations on his head. Buffy remained unfazed by his sudden change of the topic. She angrily continued to yell at him.

"Answer me Sparrow! For all we know she's doing it right now! How can you know that she's not opening the whole world to much evilness and darkness that even I or you...," the Slayer's rage was stopped by Jack's interruption, his voice full with as much irritation as she had. He talked irritably through his gritted teeth.

"I don't bloody know tha', alright luv! Bu' like I said before, I got a bit' o' a leverage tha' even thick headed Norrington might want tah listen too. Have I given you any reason at all not to trust me, Summers?" Jack glared at her, expecting an answer from the blonde girl.

"Not telling me this 'leverage' of yours is placing my trust rate on you down already!" Jack sighed and closed his eyes, making sure that he doesn't go over board with his frustration by this woman. He needed her in his plan so that it would work, but he knew she wouldn't cooperate if she was too hotheaded. When he finally opened them, Buffy was glaring at him with a fury that gave him a bit of a shock but he composed of himself with another sigh.

"The leverage…, my leverage; is ye savvy?" with the confused face he got, Jack went to the helm but continued to tell her his plans. "Buffy, did yer noggin of yers honestly think tha' we'll be able tah slip through tha Strait of Gibraltar without tha Spain's Spaniards attakin' us and lead us tah our certain death? We won't be able tah pass tha' since tha Strait is heavily guarded with them guards of the bloody Spain! Plus, tha Spanish Kingdom ne'er really like me pirate hide ever since I go' tha' Pearl into a Spanish settlement an' go' all o' their gold. Ha, good ol' times weren't they, me dear?" Sparrow's eyes glazed as he recalled the past memory and unconsciously asked the Pearl as if it was a real person. Jack stroked the helm adoringly as he grinned at the memory of the past.

"And where do I fit in all of this?" Buffy asked a bit impatiently and brought back his attention to her. Jack looked around him to check if anyone saw his embarrassing act but when he saw none, he finally answered Buffy.

"We'll hafta convince Norrington that...," Jack explained his plan to Buffy while her eyes got bigger and her pride hurt when she knew what her position was on his 'plan'.

"I am not gonna be used like that!" Buffy protested loudly, her dignity hurt after Jack has explained what she was supposed to do.

"I's tha only way, luv. An' besides, ye don't have a bit o' a choice 'ere."

"Ana…?" Buffy whined to the other female pirate who had the face of pity.

"Me sympathies, Buffy, bu' I don' see any otha' way," Buffy gaped at her answer and looked disbelievingly from one pirate to another. Finally when she got her sense back she pointed her index finger at them, her hand shaking with incredulity.

"Your..you..you guys are…this isn't FAIR!!!!" Buffy said as Jack signaled Ana Maria to get her into his room. Buffy wasn't even acknowledging the fact that Ana Maria was dragging her back, as she was too wrapped up with her part.

"I REFUSE TO BE THE DAMSEL IN DISTRESS!!!!!!!" the Slayer yelled on the top of her lungs until she and the pirate disappeared back to the quarters, making everyone in the process stare after her with wide eyes. Jack chuckled at the sight and was approached by a cautious Gibbs.

"Uh, Capt'n, ye do realize tha' Buffy 'ere won't be able tah go through yer…uh, plan," Gibbs questioned him and was surprised at his answer,

"I know, Gibbs; an' I'm countin' on it."

"Stupid pirates," Buffy grumbled as Ana Maria took out the corset that she was supposed to wear for her 'damseling' act. It was in a deep shade of red, almost ruby like with a golden thread that was sewn into the fabric with plain but almost intricate designs if looked at closely. The dress will show Buffy's shoulder as the sleeves of the dress go down 'poofily' on her shoulder to her elbow then slightly flairs out turning into a lighter shade of red along the way. (A/N: this is almost the same dress as Elizabeth, but I made some few changes.)

"Now, I'm sure some pirates aren't like tha'," Ana Maria finally said as she walked up towards her. The pirate could understand what the girl was feeling, having her pride and dignity hurt just because she was a female, but it was the only way they could go to Ithaki without the guards getting them.

"Yeah, some are cocky, arrogant, and are so...so…," Buffy grumbled as she thought of a perfect word that would fit her description of 'pirates'.

"Drunk?" Ana Maria added helpfully.

"Exactly." The Slayer went back into muttering none sense under her breath until Ana Maria shook the dress in front of her, snapping her head and getting her attention.

"Do ye need help on getting this…thing?" Ana Maria pointed at the corset as Buffy took a glance at the long outfit as if sizing it up.

"I think I'll manage."

"Alright then Buffy, bu' I'll be outside jus' in case ye'll need me," Ana Maria went outside, knowing full well that the Slayer WILL need her help. It was no more than two minutes that have passed, when she finally heard her cry for assistance.

"Hey, um Ann…I need help," a sheepish grin forming on her face.

Buffy was finally wearing the dress and was breathing with slight difficulty because of the tight strings that tied it all together. The dress was in a low cut, showing her cleavage a bit as it hugged her figure, tighter than she liked. Although the wardrobe was much more spacious for her legs, she knew that she wouldn't be able to run, if the running part was even necessary, as the red dress pooled around her feet. She had let her hair down, the slightly wavy locks adorning her shoulders as the dress had surprisingly made her hazel eyes stand out even more. Buffy would've liked her look if it wasn't for the fact that she was going to play as the weak person in their act.

"Don't you think this dress is a bit too, I dunno, tight?" Buffy gasped out as Ana Maria finally finished tying the final string.

"I don't think those ponces ever think tha' this is too bloody tight," the pirate muttered under her breath but the Slayer heard it anyway. Buffy snorted at her comment and flinched at the lack of oxygen she was getting.

"I'm gonna need an oxygen tank pretty soon," Buffy commented as she looked at her figure once more. "So, am I ready for the whole me being pathetic part?"

"Do you think they are ready for ye?" Ana Maria raised her eyebrow to make it a suggestive comment. At first Buffy was shocked at what she was thinking but then grinned evilly at what she can do with her dress. Buffy shook her head as if she was scolding at herself at even considering that, but pay back's always a bitch, right?

Before she could say her answer, Ana Maria shoved a bottle of rum to her, and raised her own as if to make a toast. Without a word being spoken to each other, they hit their bottles to the other, making a high pitched 'clink' sound and drank each a gulp. After they did, Buffy pulled out a face, with her face scrunched up and tongue out, her expression filled with disgust.

"I can't believe I just did that again," Buffy glared angrily from the bottle and then back to Ana Maria, who was looking at her with a waiting expression. "Don't ask," a sudden loud knock that was accompanied by a loud yell unexpectedly came from the door.

"Capt'n says tah ge' back on deck Mary, ye too poppet," both of the women glared at the door, mutually thinking the same; is it even worth it? After shaking their heads of the doubts they just had, Ana Maria looked at the Slayer and smiled devilishly at what they could accomplish with this new fit.

"Well, best be going then, eh? Ready Slayer?" after a quick nod, they both got out the room, capturing everyone's attention that saw them come out. Ana Maria saw that everyone was staring at Buffy, making the Slayer very uncomfortable under the crew's scrutiny. Seeing her new friend's discomfort, the pirate shouted for them to get back to work or she'll personally send them to bottom of Davy Jones' locker as they walked across the deck.

They climbed up the stairs that led to the helm, with Buffy having difficulty at having the carry the hem of her dress so that she wouldn't step on it. But even with her slayer capabilities she still managed to step on her dress and trip over rather ungracefully on the floor.

The Dauntless was about two miles away from the Pearl, and Buffy wasn't out yet which got the captain of the Pearl annoyed. Letting his impatience get the better of him, Jack yelled out at some random pirate to get Buffy and Ana Maria out of his quarters.

"Say Gibbs, how long will tha Dauntless take to reach tha Pearl?" Jack asked him so that his anxiety at getting this over with would at least be slacked. Or maybe not.

"Give it a couple minutes, maybe three, if nothing goes wrong with their ship tha' is. Capt'n are ye sure tha' with yer plannin' an' all wi' Summers down there, are ye sure it'll work? I don't mean tah doubt yer mind an' all, bu' this can be a fool's bargain I tell ye," Jack's first mate warned him, but Sparrow just grinned mysteriously as was his answer.

"Well, tha's good tha' I'm no' a fool then, am I?" a soft thud and a loud moan came from their backs which gotten their attention quickly.

They turned around and found Buffy in a heap of red cloth lying down the deck, her hands trying to support her weight. Jack chuckled at the sight, but walked over her to help her out all the same.

"Ye all right, luv?" Jack asked as she grabbed his hand, helping her stand up.

"I've been better and been worse actually," her answer made Jack raise an eyebrow since it was the very first sentence she has said to him when she gotten to the Pearl. But as he raised her up, all thoughts of that went away as he saw her with the dress.

Her cheeks were slightly flushed from her fall and from the tight dress she was wearing, making her mouth unintentionally make a tiny 'o' shape. Buffy's hair was slightly frizzled since it was still uncombed while the color of the dress unnaturally made her eyes stand out, accenting her face. All in all, her sight almost took his breath away, but it fully made his mouth drop open. Buffy raised her eyebrow at the sight that he was making and it wasn't until Ana Maria who jabbed him in the ribs that he finally shut his mouth.

"The dress suites ye, Buffy," Jack complimented her truthfully, making her blush slightly.

"Thanks, Jack. Although the lack of oxygen is starting to irritate me, but thanks," Buffy then smirked when she looked at Jack again. "Oh and Jack?"

"Yes, luv?" his voice was still full of astonishment at her look.

"Ya got a little drool here."

A/N: Unfortunately as you can see, there are minimal insults in this chapter, so I apologize if this isn't what you wanted, which is exactly why I hate promising things based on the future chapters. Hopefully it gave you a bit of laughs but I solemnly swear on the pains of death that Norrington will finally meet Buffy and Jack once more, and insults will be said and taken, so stay tuned okay? Sadly enough that I didn't keep my promise last time, let's just hope that I do this time. Reviews help wonderfully though.

A little change on the trivia questions, I am now extending the questions to Lord of the Rings, City of Angels, and other movies or books since I am running short of ideas on Pirates of the Caribbean here. So if you want to send me your thoughts on this subject, please do so since I will be entirely grateful if you did. Note that I'll be putting on which topic it is based on so that confusion will be less.

Here are the trivia questions:

1. (Pirates) What does Will think about Tortuga?

2. (Lord of the Rings) What is Pippin's full name?

3. (Buffy) Who was Oz dressed up as in their first college Halloween party in Season 4?

4. (City of Angels) Who is Angel's secretary when he became boss of Wolfam and Hart?

5. (Pirates) What was Gibbs' pillow in Tortuga when he was thrown water by Jack to wake him up.

*Bonus- To those who have the Pirates of the Caribbean DVD, do you guys know how to get the script write thing if you guys have the DVD-ROM for playing DVD in the computer. Tell me how to do it cause I've been raving like mad at how to work the darn thing and I'll include you in the mentions of your name, even if there's more than the top eight. But your instructions must work and not wack my computer since if it does, there will be less chapter updates...

Anywayz, special thanks to:

Alora2= my fuzzie feelings are skyrocketing from your reviews and many others, which is making me very happy, plus it boosts up my ego on writing story. Thanks by the way and Happy New Year!

Catlimere= its actually a bit refreshing to write something in a different perspective, but this story has always given me some refreshments to begin with…so, lots of refreshments for this author. Anywho, I think that Norrington has spent too much of his time serving under the law to make a good pirate, but the thought of him becoming one is still very interesting. There should be some Norrington insulting next chapter, but I would really hate to promise since I might not be able to keep it. But, like I said there will and hopefully be some Norrington insulting since men never really thought highly of women's status and power back then, eh? Darn sexism, so Buffy will and going to deal with that with them, and I think it'll be very interesting. Happy New Year!

Daeth= thank you so much for saying that! Gives me the fuzzies when I read your review. Happy New Year to you anyway!

Dragon Healer= thanks for agreeing with my whole Norrington perspective bit, means a lot since I was just basing that chapter on what the writers of the movie has shown. And I do too, hope that Norrington finds his 'one' since he still kinda needs to go on without the hopes of having Elizabeth. Anyway, Happy New Year tah you!

Lily Martin= true you answered them all…but did you get them all right? LOL. Real glad that you tried out for the trivia game. It just shows me how much people read the fic. Hopefully the slight change on the game won't stop you from sending your answers to me. Hope you have a Happy New Year!

Lucifer Frost=hmm, why is Pippin the hobbit so damn sexy, eh? Okay, looking at you weirdly a bit but, that scene with him singing to Denothor just made my bloody heart melt. Cried in that scene. Agh! His 'sexiness' maybe genetic, I dunno. But points for the luvly serenade he sang. *MUST SEE IT AGAIN!!!!* Happy New Year!!

Luv2FigureSkate8= aww shucks, more fuzzie feelings are coming just because you said that. Well this is the update, and reviews are very much welcomed, I mean, who wouldn't? Happy New Year to you!

manticore-gurl071134= thank you very much! Hopefully you think that as well with this chapter. Happy New Year anywayz!

mikla= compliment taken and thanks to you for telling me that you liked it. Brings my pride on this work even more. J So, Norrington's the man, the commodore, and the lovable loser eh? Hmm, not sure about the lovable and loser part, but you got the man and the commodore. But hey, it's your opinion, glad to see that someone shows it. Happy New Year by the way!

Moonlit Evanescence= like I said before, B/J vibes but no shipperness. Stay tuned for the possible sequel and there might/will be B/J all the way. Happy New Year to ya!

Rood-Roosje= your opinion is understandable since I expected true opinions, and that include people thinking that that wasn't my best. And it is truly, I admit it to myself. Oh well, hopes up for you maybe liking this better than the last. Anyway, I can't promise you that I won't have writer's block, since it is nearly impossible to do *glares at the 'muse-fairy'* but I'll try my best. I really enjoy true creative criticism and un-flaming opinions on every story and hearing your opinion makes me grateful. Happy New Year, all the same!

And to those who are here and reading this, Happy New Year!