Disclaimer: once again I don't own any characters, except Christie and
Danny. Now for the show!
Authors note: Thank you for every one that reviewed, it makes me feel good and when I feel good I write good. Hint hint. I am really sorry for the wait on this chapter. All the details are at the end of this chapter. Now read like the wind!
"Land Ho", the lookout shouted upon seeing the new port. The Black Pearl was headed for a small port in the Caribbean. The port was little, and surely could not defend it's self.
Jacked barked orders, as the crew hustled about the ship like chickens with their heads cut off. "Drop anchor. Make ready for port," Jack shouted from the helm.
At the moment of hearing the look out, Christie ran up on deck. She rushed to the bow of the Black Pearl to see the port. This was going to be her fifth time going out with her father plundering and looting. She loved the thrill and adventure of being able to do what ever you wanted, freedom. Although she wasn't totally free, she had some slight rules to obey. She had to be with someone, be it her father or one of the crew. Also she was not to get caught, and if some sailors or the navy show up she had to return immediately to the Pearl. Even if some one else like her father was caught. Just thinking about it filled her with excitement.
The Black Pearl dropped anchor in the harbor. "Alright, go plunder and loot all ye want, but jus' be back 'ere by dawn. Savvvvvvy," Jack informed the crew, while they were getting ready with their pistols and cutlasses prepared to raid the port.
"Dad, why can't I go? Christie can," Danny trying to convince his father to let him go. As Jack was about to answer Anamaria steps in.
"Yer not old enough," Anamaria stated.
"Well how come she can go? She can't even fight," shouted Danny. Christie had her hand on the hilt of her sword ready to advance on her only sibling. "Ye little.," Christie yelled. Jack stepped it and held her back.
"Hold it, luv," Jack soothed, calming down his daughter. Danny backed up not wanting to get hit again.
"That's enough!" Anamaria shouted, and with that everyone went back to what they were doing. Christie went to her cabin grabbed her cutlass and met her father on the deck. Soon they were off down the gang plank and plundering what ever they desired. Christie went off with some of the crew to the east side, and Jack to the west with the others left.
Danny sulked on the deck off the Black Pearl. He and Anamaria had stayed behind on the Pearl. Anamaria was down in her cabin mapping out where to loot next. "Why can't they let me go, I'm old enough," argued Danny. "Ah well, maybe Dad will bring me sometin' ," Danny sighed giving in. Personality wise Danny was more like Jack. He was willing to fight, and never turned down a challenge. But he also was more subtle, and did not always speak his mind. Christie on the other hand was very out spoken, and got in trouble a lot because of it.
Danny looked off the bow of the Pearl and could see the mass panic and confusion stirring in the town. He smiled at this thought, and imagined his father sword fighting the guards and stealing all the treasure. He had heard the story of "The cursed Aztec Coins" at least a thousand times. It was his favorite story of the one's his father told. He loved the excitement of it, and cursed pirates, but his favorite part was the people Will Turner and Elisabeth Swann. As Danny leaned over the railing of the Pearl and thought about the story, he hummed a little song his father had taught him as soon as he learned how to talk.
The Grave Revenge was nearing the port where the Black Pearl was anchored. The captain of the Grave Revenge looked out from the bow of the ship at it's target the Black Pearl. Fourteen years ago the Black Pearl was his. Now he was back for revenge on the very man who took his ship, Jack Sparrow. "Reef the sails, no need to spoil the surprise, now is there," Captain Barbosa commanded with a toothy grin. With upon hearing the order of the Captain, instantly some of the crewmembers started climbing up the rigging to reef the sails. After Barbosa saw that his instruction was done, he turned his gaze back to the Black Pearl smiling as he thought about his revenge.
Danny was now up on the helm of the Pearl playing with his dagger as he ate an apple. He took a bite into the apple and started to chew while examining the point of the blade. " 'Allo, mate. Is the cap'n home," asked an ice-cold voice from behind. Danny jumped. He had never heard that voice in his life. Danny spun around to see a man with a big ragged hat with a stray gray feather, and a dirty blond beard. Danny looked at the man, and then at the crew behind him with wide eyes.
"Muuum?" Danny yelled to alert his mother of the trespassers on board the Black Pearl. As he called he looked back to the stairs leading to the lower deck; then looked back to the men, obviously pirates standing before him.
The man you had asked the question, which Danny presumed to be the captain laughed frigidly. The laughter was soon followed by the crew's laughter behind him.
"What, ye need mummy to fight yer battles," Barbosa taunted. "Never," Danny replied bravely. Danny quickly ran to where a sword lay on the deck left by the crew freely, and picked it up. He grabbed the hilt and pulled the sword from its sheath. "Put it away, boy. Yer out numbered," Barbosa retorted looking unalarmed. With this statement Danny move closer to the captain, the tip of the blade pointed at Barbosa neck as if to prove he was no coward. "Ye clearly are Jack's boy," sneered Barbosa with his sword drawn. "Apple," Danny replied and took out the apple he put into his pocket, and chucked the apple at Barbosa to give him a head start. He ran down the deck of the Black Pearl, as he thought of some plans. "After 'im" shouted Barbosa furious. The crew dashed after Danny with their swords drawn and pistols aimed. Barbosa looked at the apple and kicked it, while grumbling.
Danny was now struggling with the crew lunging at him from all directions. He was able to dodge them and escape for now. Then one of the men grabbed his foot and he struggled and with instinct slashed to man with the sword creating a deep cut above the eye. "Arrggh" yelled the man angrily.
Anamaria looked up from her maps in alarm. She thought she heard Danny's voice call her with a hint of terror. The she heard running on the deck above her. Then clang of swords clashing followed by a heartless voice that only one person she knew had. "Barbosa!" Anamaria whispered, then the realness hit her and she sprinted up the steps with her sword and pistol ready. Danny was running out of places to go. He ran around the corner, and then realized he was cornered. The crew gathered around him grinning as they thought of what the captain would do to him. "Leave 'im alone," shouted a woman's voice from behind. The men parted to see who it was and Anamaria rushed through to her son. She embraced him and made sure he wasn't injured. Then she looked up at the Captain Barbosa as he made his way to the front.
" What's yer business to be intruding on this matter of are's," Barbosa asked quizzically. "What business, he's me son" Anamaria snapped crossly, while giving Barbosa a death glare. "Look, gents Jack has a girl," Replied Barbosa his statement hinting at something. Anamaria just realized what she had done. "Fine take him, but there's a better chance that Jack would rescue me if ye take me. Jack wouldn't want 'im," answered Anamaria boldly, she hoped her bluff worked but on the inside it was tearing her apart to have to say that in front of her youngest child. She had to act like she meant it thought so her son wouldn't get hurt.
Danny looked up at his mother, tears welling in his eyes. *It couldn't be true, it can't be* though Danny not seeing the sadness in his mothers eyes. Barbossa saw the emotions taking place in the scene before him, and went along with Anamaria's idea. "Tie 'er and gag 'er, but don't ye harm her we need her for the plan," ordered Barbosa walking away. "Oh, and if ye 'ave any last words to yer son say 'em now" Barbosa stated. The crew backed up for a moment to let Anamaria say her last good byes to her son. "Danny, just now I didn't mean it. Yer father and I love ye with all are 'earts. I just couldn't let 'em take you," Anamaria said honestly. "I knew ye were lying, an' I love ye too. Mum, ye can't go, what will we do. Christie I'll kill me if you leave." Danny answered sadly.
Before Anamria could reply two men from the crew grabbed her and tried to tie her. It was a hard task to do considering that she was very strong for a woman. "I'll tie her, and then you gag her," said one of the men. "No, you just don't want to get bit," retorted the other "So," replied the first man.
While they were arguing Danny saw now was the perfect chance to jump in. He stared swinging at the men; he had not done a lot of damage, but he was pretty strong ten year-old and made some soon to be bruises. When the other members of the crew saw the uprising, they jumped in and pulled Danny off of the men holding Anamaria. When Danny struggled against the men, one of then punched him in the jaw and sent him flying into the mast knocking him out. Danny hit the floor unconscious with a thump.
"Let me go now," Anamaria hollered, fighting stronger against the men. "Jack! Jack," shouted Anamaria, hoping that Jack would hear her. Then she was carried off to the Grave Revenge. "Captain, what should we do with the boy," asked Bosun, the first mate. "Leave 'im, that'll be are present to Jack," Barbosa responded, looking down at Danny lying there. Then taking a piece of paper and quill pen from Bosun, he started to write on the paper.
~Dear Jack,
We have your wife, she's very beautiful and would bring me lots o' pleasure. An' if you want to see 'er again, meet us at Isle de Merta. Come alone.
Sincerely,
Captain Barbosa~
Barbosa quickly finished and placed the letter on the boy lying before the center mast. "All right get to the Grave Revenge, an' weigh anchor," yelled Captian Barbosa.
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"Now, hurry up, luv. I don't 'ave all day," Jack complained to a woman who was giving Jack all her money. "Thank ye, luv," Jack replied grinning when she was done. Then he headed out of the store and into the streets. There some members of his crew held plundered items, mostly bottles of rum. "Let's go back to the pearl, savvy," suggested Jack happily. The crew equally as happy agreed. Jack was greatly enjoying this raid, earlier he thought he heard some woman call him but then when no one was around he dismissed it; nothing could go wrong.
On the way back to the Pearl, Jack's half of the crew met up with Christie and the other half. Christie was pleased with all her loot. She had on many gold necklaces, rings strands of pearls. Her pockets jingled as she walked with all the coins stuffed in. "So me luv, how did we make out," asked Jack keeping the mode. Christie's eyes glowed with excitement and joy. "Like a pirate," Christie answered smiling a toothy grin. Jack laughed at this statement made by his daughter. The merry crew headed off down one of the streets leading to the harbor.
When they got to the pearl it was now their moods were the same as when they were in the streets. "Ana luv, were home." Called Jack waiting for a reply, or some sign of life. "Danny me boy, where are ye," Jack shouted still know answer. Jack started to get worried.
"Danny no tricks," called Christie, even thought her mother wouldn't play tricks. Still no answer or sign of them.
"Captain, come 'ere quick," Gibbs shouted with concern in his voice. Jack sprinted to where Gibbs stood, followed by Christie. There in front of them was an unconscious Danny lying before the center mast.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Evil cliffies! Sorry I had to. But don't worry Chapter 4 will be out soon. And once again I'm so sorry for the wait with the chapter. Ye see, my computer broke and I can't access the web from my old computer. Another problem is even though my old copm. Has word so I could type and finish chaps. 4,5,6,7, and some of 8, Chapter 3 was saved on my broken comp. So that was trouble. But no worries I'm back and with no delay I shall soon have all the chapters that I'm done with up. Honestly.
Authors note: Thank you for every one that reviewed, it makes me feel good and when I feel good I write good. Hint hint. I am really sorry for the wait on this chapter. All the details are at the end of this chapter. Now read like the wind!
"Land Ho", the lookout shouted upon seeing the new port. The Black Pearl was headed for a small port in the Caribbean. The port was little, and surely could not defend it's self.
Jacked barked orders, as the crew hustled about the ship like chickens with their heads cut off. "Drop anchor. Make ready for port," Jack shouted from the helm.
At the moment of hearing the look out, Christie ran up on deck. She rushed to the bow of the Black Pearl to see the port. This was going to be her fifth time going out with her father plundering and looting. She loved the thrill and adventure of being able to do what ever you wanted, freedom. Although she wasn't totally free, she had some slight rules to obey. She had to be with someone, be it her father or one of the crew. Also she was not to get caught, and if some sailors or the navy show up she had to return immediately to the Pearl. Even if some one else like her father was caught. Just thinking about it filled her with excitement.
The Black Pearl dropped anchor in the harbor. "Alright, go plunder and loot all ye want, but jus' be back 'ere by dawn. Savvvvvvy," Jack informed the crew, while they were getting ready with their pistols and cutlasses prepared to raid the port.
"Dad, why can't I go? Christie can," Danny trying to convince his father to let him go. As Jack was about to answer Anamaria steps in.
"Yer not old enough," Anamaria stated.
"Well how come she can go? She can't even fight," shouted Danny. Christie had her hand on the hilt of her sword ready to advance on her only sibling. "Ye little.," Christie yelled. Jack stepped it and held her back.
"Hold it, luv," Jack soothed, calming down his daughter. Danny backed up not wanting to get hit again.
"That's enough!" Anamaria shouted, and with that everyone went back to what they were doing. Christie went to her cabin grabbed her cutlass and met her father on the deck. Soon they were off down the gang plank and plundering what ever they desired. Christie went off with some of the crew to the east side, and Jack to the west with the others left.
Danny sulked on the deck off the Black Pearl. He and Anamaria had stayed behind on the Pearl. Anamaria was down in her cabin mapping out where to loot next. "Why can't they let me go, I'm old enough," argued Danny. "Ah well, maybe Dad will bring me sometin' ," Danny sighed giving in. Personality wise Danny was more like Jack. He was willing to fight, and never turned down a challenge. But he also was more subtle, and did not always speak his mind. Christie on the other hand was very out spoken, and got in trouble a lot because of it.
Danny looked off the bow of the Pearl and could see the mass panic and confusion stirring in the town. He smiled at this thought, and imagined his father sword fighting the guards and stealing all the treasure. He had heard the story of "The cursed Aztec Coins" at least a thousand times. It was his favorite story of the one's his father told. He loved the excitement of it, and cursed pirates, but his favorite part was the people Will Turner and Elisabeth Swann. As Danny leaned over the railing of the Pearl and thought about the story, he hummed a little song his father had taught him as soon as he learned how to talk.
The Grave Revenge was nearing the port where the Black Pearl was anchored. The captain of the Grave Revenge looked out from the bow of the ship at it's target the Black Pearl. Fourteen years ago the Black Pearl was his. Now he was back for revenge on the very man who took his ship, Jack Sparrow. "Reef the sails, no need to spoil the surprise, now is there," Captain Barbosa commanded with a toothy grin. With upon hearing the order of the Captain, instantly some of the crewmembers started climbing up the rigging to reef the sails. After Barbosa saw that his instruction was done, he turned his gaze back to the Black Pearl smiling as he thought about his revenge.
Danny was now up on the helm of the Pearl playing with his dagger as he ate an apple. He took a bite into the apple and started to chew while examining the point of the blade. " 'Allo, mate. Is the cap'n home," asked an ice-cold voice from behind. Danny jumped. He had never heard that voice in his life. Danny spun around to see a man with a big ragged hat with a stray gray feather, and a dirty blond beard. Danny looked at the man, and then at the crew behind him with wide eyes.
"Muuum?" Danny yelled to alert his mother of the trespassers on board the Black Pearl. As he called he looked back to the stairs leading to the lower deck; then looked back to the men, obviously pirates standing before him.
The man you had asked the question, which Danny presumed to be the captain laughed frigidly. The laughter was soon followed by the crew's laughter behind him.
"What, ye need mummy to fight yer battles," Barbosa taunted. "Never," Danny replied bravely. Danny quickly ran to where a sword lay on the deck left by the crew freely, and picked it up. He grabbed the hilt and pulled the sword from its sheath. "Put it away, boy. Yer out numbered," Barbosa retorted looking unalarmed. With this statement Danny move closer to the captain, the tip of the blade pointed at Barbosa neck as if to prove he was no coward. "Ye clearly are Jack's boy," sneered Barbosa with his sword drawn. "Apple," Danny replied and took out the apple he put into his pocket, and chucked the apple at Barbosa to give him a head start. He ran down the deck of the Black Pearl, as he thought of some plans. "After 'im" shouted Barbosa furious. The crew dashed after Danny with their swords drawn and pistols aimed. Barbosa looked at the apple and kicked it, while grumbling.
Danny was now struggling with the crew lunging at him from all directions. He was able to dodge them and escape for now. Then one of the men grabbed his foot and he struggled and with instinct slashed to man with the sword creating a deep cut above the eye. "Arrggh" yelled the man angrily.
Anamaria looked up from her maps in alarm. She thought she heard Danny's voice call her with a hint of terror. The she heard running on the deck above her. Then clang of swords clashing followed by a heartless voice that only one person she knew had. "Barbosa!" Anamaria whispered, then the realness hit her and she sprinted up the steps with her sword and pistol ready. Danny was running out of places to go. He ran around the corner, and then realized he was cornered. The crew gathered around him grinning as they thought of what the captain would do to him. "Leave 'im alone," shouted a woman's voice from behind. The men parted to see who it was and Anamaria rushed through to her son. She embraced him and made sure he wasn't injured. Then she looked up at the Captain Barbosa as he made his way to the front.
" What's yer business to be intruding on this matter of are's," Barbosa asked quizzically. "What business, he's me son" Anamaria snapped crossly, while giving Barbosa a death glare. "Look, gents Jack has a girl," Replied Barbosa his statement hinting at something. Anamaria just realized what she had done. "Fine take him, but there's a better chance that Jack would rescue me if ye take me. Jack wouldn't want 'im," answered Anamaria boldly, she hoped her bluff worked but on the inside it was tearing her apart to have to say that in front of her youngest child. She had to act like she meant it thought so her son wouldn't get hurt.
Danny looked up at his mother, tears welling in his eyes. *It couldn't be true, it can't be* though Danny not seeing the sadness in his mothers eyes. Barbossa saw the emotions taking place in the scene before him, and went along with Anamaria's idea. "Tie 'er and gag 'er, but don't ye harm her we need her for the plan," ordered Barbosa walking away. "Oh, and if ye 'ave any last words to yer son say 'em now" Barbosa stated. The crew backed up for a moment to let Anamaria say her last good byes to her son. "Danny, just now I didn't mean it. Yer father and I love ye with all are 'earts. I just couldn't let 'em take you," Anamaria said honestly. "I knew ye were lying, an' I love ye too. Mum, ye can't go, what will we do. Christie I'll kill me if you leave." Danny answered sadly.
Before Anamria could reply two men from the crew grabbed her and tried to tie her. It was a hard task to do considering that she was very strong for a woman. "I'll tie her, and then you gag her," said one of the men. "No, you just don't want to get bit," retorted the other "So," replied the first man.
While they were arguing Danny saw now was the perfect chance to jump in. He stared swinging at the men; he had not done a lot of damage, but he was pretty strong ten year-old and made some soon to be bruises. When the other members of the crew saw the uprising, they jumped in and pulled Danny off of the men holding Anamaria. When Danny struggled against the men, one of then punched him in the jaw and sent him flying into the mast knocking him out. Danny hit the floor unconscious with a thump.
"Let me go now," Anamaria hollered, fighting stronger against the men. "Jack! Jack," shouted Anamaria, hoping that Jack would hear her. Then she was carried off to the Grave Revenge. "Captain, what should we do with the boy," asked Bosun, the first mate. "Leave 'im, that'll be are present to Jack," Barbosa responded, looking down at Danny lying there. Then taking a piece of paper and quill pen from Bosun, he started to write on the paper.
~Dear Jack,
We have your wife, she's very beautiful and would bring me lots o' pleasure. An' if you want to see 'er again, meet us at Isle de Merta. Come alone.
Sincerely,
Captain Barbosa~
Barbosa quickly finished and placed the letter on the boy lying before the center mast. "All right get to the Grave Revenge, an' weigh anchor," yelled Captian Barbosa.
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"Now, hurry up, luv. I don't 'ave all day," Jack complained to a woman who was giving Jack all her money. "Thank ye, luv," Jack replied grinning when she was done. Then he headed out of the store and into the streets. There some members of his crew held plundered items, mostly bottles of rum. "Let's go back to the pearl, savvy," suggested Jack happily. The crew equally as happy agreed. Jack was greatly enjoying this raid, earlier he thought he heard some woman call him but then when no one was around he dismissed it; nothing could go wrong.
On the way back to the Pearl, Jack's half of the crew met up with Christie and the other half. Christie was pleased with all her loot. She had on many gold necklaces, rings strands of pearls. Her pockets jingled as she walked with all the coins stuffed in. "So me luv, how did we make out," asked Jack keeping the mode. Christie's eyes glowed with excitement and joy. "Like a pirate," Christie answered smiling a toothy grin. Jack laughed at this statement made by his daughter. The merry crew headed off down one of the streets leading to the harbor.
When they got to the pearl it was now their moods were the same as when they were in the streets. "Ana luv, were home." Called Jack waiting for a reply, or some sign of life. "Danny me boy, where are ye," Jack shouted still know answer. Jack started to get worried.
"Danny no tricks," called Christie, even thought her mother wouldn't play tricks. Still no answer or sign of them.
"Captain, come 'ere quick," Gibbs shouted with concern in his voice. Jack sprinted to where Gibbs stood, followed by Christie. There in front of them was an unconscious Danny lying before the center mast.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Evil cliffies! Sorry I had to. But don't worry Chapter 4 will be out soon. And once again I'm so sorry for the wait with the chapter. Ye see, my computer broke and I can't access the web from my old computer. Another problem is even though my old copm. Has word so I could type and finish chaps. 4,5,6,7, and some of 8, Chapter 3 was saved on my broken comp. So that was trouble. But no worries I'm back and with no delay I shall soon have all the chapters that I'm done with up. Honestly.