Thanks to Sailor PPearl, your kind words uplifted my spirit and humor
lightened my heart. Thank you. Another big thanks Zephrinblue who worked on
the Will/Elizabeth scene and Subter Astrui, my wonderful, miraculous beta,
who willingly jumped into shark infested waters to rescue a kitten from
near death, who jumped across twenty leagues to stop an evil dictator from
making his country anti-communist, who even stopped production of Pirate's
of the Caribbean 2 just to make sure the meats on the lunch tray were PETA
friendly, who nearly fought the dreaded Chicken of Bristol.etc. etc.
etc.(not really, but she is a wonderful beta)
Disclaimer: I own Addy and The Protector; anything else is property of Walt Disney INC. *****************************************************************
Four Months Later
A clanging noise came from Will Turner's workshop but it was not Will, for he and Elizabeth were checking from bow to stern of The Protector. A girl, hammer in hand, was pounding on a piece of thin iron, heated cherry-red. She looked up for a moment to wipe the sweat from her brow before holding up the object and inspecting it. A pair of heavy metal clamps held it, and gave excellent access to the girl, inspecting the iron's every detail. Satisfied, she dropped in the water bucket, steam hissing angrily.
"That makes 20 daggers," she said. "If that and my sword won't protect me, I don't know what will." She smiled. "Except Papa."
"Addy," a man's voice called, "We're home."
Addy gasped and grabbed the bucket and hid it under the workbench. She pulled a piece of metal from the fireplace and began pounding it.
"How does it look, Papa?" she asked.
"Great," he said. "We sail the end of next week. That should give you and your mother plenty of time to shop and pack. Ready for your lessons."
"Will," a woman's voice called. "Dinner will be ready in an hour."
"Alright Elizabeth!" Will answered.
Turning, he inspected the half finished hilt and blade, the beginnings of a beautiful sword. He smiled and took it. Addy held up her sword and began the complex steps of footwork and blocking. Her father was a very good swordsman and she was right behind him. Her mother was no exception; she was well trained by her father in the art of fencing.
"Dinner!" Elizabeth called.
"Okay Mama, in a minute." Addy called.
A sigh came from the kitchen and Elizabeth appeared in the doorway. She smiled and watched as her husband and daughter attempted to best each other. Addy ducked under and around and dodged behind Will. She lightly tapped his shoulder with the flat of her blade. He smiled and turned.
"That is the first time I have been beaten in years!" He exclaimed.
"Just goes to show you are getting older." Addy said, ducking under her mother's arm and into the house.
Will stood there for a moment before running after her. Elizabeth just laughed.
"Why, you." Will said, catching his daughter and pinning him against her with one arm and tickling her neck with the other.
"Please no!" Addy gasped out, clutching her sides when he let her go.
Will smirked a bit and sat down for dinner. Addy and her mother sat down as well and the three began to eat.
"What is it like?" Addy asked, "Being out in the ocean."
"It's rather hard to explain," Elizabeth said. "Of course, last time I was on a boat I was either trying to save your father or trying not to be killed by Barbossa."
Will winced a bit and began telling Addy about life at sea.
"It's literally like floating. You can smell the salts and other scents of the ocean while feeling the spray of the ocean on your face. You can hear the wind in the sails flapping gently with it. It's peaceful, at times. Others, it can be a pure nightmare." He said, searching his memory.
"Sounds wonderful." Addy sighed.
"If you get caught in a storm, those are not so wonderful." Will said. "How are your daggers coming along?"
Addy choked on her drink and looked at her father.
"Pa-pardon?" She said.
"You heard me, the daggers that are in the bucket of water under the workbench." Will said, looking bemused at his daughter.
Addy paled and chuckled nervously.
"Gu-guess you found my ship presents, huh." She said, trying to hide the fact she was blushing.
"Seems so." Will said. "You better hilt them soon or they will rust and not be of any use to anybody."
Addy looked up and smiled. "Yes Papa." She said and began to eat her dinner.
Will and Elizabeth discussed everything they would need and Elizabeth wrote notes to herself on a piece of parchment. Addy finished, washed her dinner items and went into the workroom. She pulled a couple pieces of cold iron out and set them to heat in the fire while she dried her daggers off. She smiled at them. She put them on an anvil horn and grabbed her pliers. She pulled out the hot metal and began to shape the piece around one of the blades.
"Mind if I help?" A voice asked.
Addy looked up into the deep brown eyes of her father. She smiled and nodded. He pulled a piece from the fire and began to shape it around the blade. Within moments he was done. She scowled a bit and he laughed.
"Comes with about twenty years of practice, Addy." He said and began on another one.
They worked on those that remained for nearly an hour before Will stopped and let Addy finish the last three. He went over to the supply area and pulled out a box. He smiled and looked to see if Elizabeth was around. He set it down on the workbench, back toward his daughter and opened it. He was extremely pleased at his secret sword's fishing touches. He placed a finger close to the handle and smiled as it stayed put.
'Perfect.' He thought to himself. "Addy, come here."
The clanging stopped and she came over. She gasped at it.
"Your mother's birthday is in three days, remember?" he asked.
She nodded. "I made this for her. Think she will like it?" he asked.
She nodded again and smiled. "She will love it, Papa."
"Love what?" came Elizabeth's voice.
Will turned and tried hand the sword to Addy but it clattered to the ground. Elizabeth looked down to see what it was.
"NO!" Will shouted and Elizabeth looked up. "You can't see it yet."
Elizabeth smiled and walked back into the kitchen.
"Sorry Father." Addy said, looked down.
Will picked up the sword and laughed a bit. "It's okay sweetie. I know you didn't mean to; I should have shut the door."
Addy smiled and went back to work on her daggers. A slight swished sound was made as her mother's sword slid back into its hilt. Her father closed the box and put it back into the supply closet. Addy pounded the last bit on her last dagger before she put down her hammer.
"Good Job." Will said, holding up some of the finished daggers. She smiled and kissed his cheek.
"Good Night, Papa." She said and walked out of the room. "Good Night, Mama." She said as Elizabeth looked up from the fabric she was sewing.
"Good Night, Dear." She said before turning back to her work. "We are going shopping for supplies tomorrow. You will need to get a sea chest and you can put anything you will need and that will fit."
"Yes, Mama." Addy said and climbed the stair.
"I feel so old, she will be 17 soon. Seventeen!" Will exclaimed from the doorway.
"Regretted it at all?" Elizabeth said, putting her needles away and standing up.
"Not one moment." Will said, walking over to her.
"Neither do I." Elizabeth said as two pressed against each other.
Will smiled mischievously, put an arm around her and pulled her up. She laughed and kissed him again.
Both laughing, they made their way up the stairs, and into their room.
Elizabeth was able to take off Will's working apron and shirt before she was thrown onto the bed. She smiled and began kissing him again as his strong hands worked the laces on her bodice. She smiled and wrapped her arms around him. He lifted her up for a moment before the dress she was wearing was nearly ripped off and he began to work on her undergarments. Elizabeth pulled the tie he used for his hair out and ran her hand through it, massaging as she did. Will fumbled for a moment before her under gown went flying across the room and his pants soon joined it.
~~~
Upstairs, Addy groaned. Like she was supposed to get any sleep with her parents, she shuddered and pulled her pillow over her head.
'Well, they aren't stopping anytime soon.' she thought and began to hum the song her mother taught her before drifting off to sleep.
"A pirate's life for me." she muttered before sleep claimed her.
~~~
Back in the bedroom, Will and Elizabeth were wrapped warmly in each other's embrace. Over the course of their long and happy marriage, they had learned exactly what would pleasure the other most. Will allowed his hands to linger over Elizabeth's breasts. She moaned in pleasure as his fingers brushed her nipples, making them stand erect. She pulled him closer to her to find that perfect spot on his collarbone that he so loved her to suckle.
"Oh, my Elizabeth," he said. "You're so beautiful."
"Even after all these years?" she teased.
"Especially. A great beauty, like a great wine, grows finer with the passing years."
"Oh, you silver tongued devil," she replied. "I'd think you were out to have your way with me."
"Only to worship you as you deserve."
She gasped sharply as he entered her. She never tired of the feel of his body within hers. They rode the waves of passion until they crested the peak together. They cried out as one, then slowly relaxed against one another and fell asleep wrapped in each others arms.
~~~
Addy awoke, yawned and stretched before stopping to listen for a moment. She heard nothing and sighed. She pulled another simple dress out of her closet and laid it on the bed before pulling on undergarments and pulling her hair back. She pulled the dress on and worked up the laces. She looked for her boots for a minute and found them under her bed. She pulled on her stockings and then the boots. She stopped and listened again before sighing once more and pulling parchment, quill and ink out.
'Daggers, check.'
'Rum, no check'
'Breeches, check'
'Shirts, check' She thought to herself, checking the various items off of the list. 'When will they wake up?'
~~~
Will opened his eyes and smiled. His wife lay in his arms with her hair all spread out. 'My Angel' He thought before moving a bit out of her eyes. She stirred and opened her eyes. He kissed her and then pulled back at the sounds of movement upstairs. They both sighed and got out of bed.
"I wish she were younger." Elizabeth said, pulling out a under gown and a fancy blue dress. She sighed, "It's funny how fast time flies."
"No kidding." Will said, pulling a pair of breeches on and grabbing a white shirt from the closet.
He stopped, smiled and pulled out his red cape and pulled it on. Elizabeth chuckled and began doing the tiny buttons on her dress and tying the laces.
"I had better start breakfast. What sounds good?" She asked, pulling a white cloth apron down.
"Bacon and Eggs?" Will asked, sitting down on the bed and pulling on a pair of boots.
"Fine, help me with this." She said, and began to take the covers off of the bed.
Will snorted and pulled fresh linins from the top of the closet. Elizabeth balled up the dirty ones and threw them into a corner.
"I will tackle those when we get back this evening." She said and helped pull the new sheets on.
~~
Addy stopped writing and heard movement and laughter downstairs.
'About time!' She thought and put the items away.
She stood, stretched again and walked downstairs.
"Good Morning, Mama and Papa." She said, pulling out a frying pan. "Bacon and Eggs?"
"Yes please." Her mother answered, pulling a blanket back.
'I can't wait until I'm married, then I don't have to put up with this anymore. I know they are married and all but still.' She thought and shuddered.
"Are you alright?" Her father asked.
"Fine, just fixing breakfast." She said, 'Your usual "after sex" breakfast.' She giggled at the thought.
Her mother came into the kitchen and began to fry the bacon, raising an eyebrow as Addy giggled. Addy stirred the eggs. After a few minutes, everything was ready. Will had set out plates and silverware.
"Addy, can I give you some money to get something for me? I'm afraid I won't have time to get everything today." Elizabeth asked.
"Sure Mama," Addy said. 'I need to trade a dress for rum anyways.'
Elizabeth smiled and stood up. She walked over to her desk and pulled out three pieces of parchment and three cloth bags. She closed the desk and turned around to her family.
"Here are the things I need you to help me with." She said, handing one sheet to Addy and one to Will along with one cloth bag each. "Buy what you need with these."
Addy jumped up, took her plate, cup and utensils over to the sink, washed them before running upstairs.
"She is sure in a rush." Elizabeth said, sipping her water.
Addy ran back down the stairs a few moments later, a bag under her arm. She dashed to the table, took the list and bag before running towards the door.
"I love you both, see you tonight!" She yelled as the door closed.
Will and Elizabeth turned to look at the spot where their daughter had left and laughed.
"Too much like her mother." Will muttered.
"I heard that William." Elizabeth said, clearing her spot as well.
Will chuckled a bit before clearing his spot as well. He smiled and kissed her.
"You hade better stop or Addy will be upset that she was the only one who got anything we were supposed to do today done." Elizabeth said. Will sighed and pulled away.
"I need to get some materials for a few things I need to make before we go." Will said. "I love you." He said, kissed his wife, grabbed the items on the table and headed for the door.
"See you tonight!" Elizabeth said, walking into the bedroom.
"Goodbye!" Will said, grabbing his feather hat and closing the door behind him.
Elizabeth rummaged in her closet for a moment before she removed three boxes out. She opened the top box, inside was a royal blue hat. She lifted it and smiled. Two ribbons fell gracefully down and hung in the air.
'Addy,' She thought, putting the lid back on the box, pushing it aside and opening the other. Several shirts lay in the box, folded gently, all in various colors.
'Will,' She thought and put the two boxes back in the closet before opening the third, throwing the box aside and placing the item on her head.
'Me' She smiled in the mirror and fastened hatpin onto her head through the white hat. She fluffed the feather a bit and checked the ribbon under her chin before smiling and turning back to the closet. She pulled several dress out and cringed at them. 'Well, I should sell these.things. I can get more breeches for Will and Addy.'
She folded the dresses into a burlap bag and walked out of her room, grabbed her list and moneybag, and left the house, smile on her face.
Addy entered the dressmakers shop and went up to the counter.
"Mrs. Williams, I need to sell these dresses. I do need money I'm afraid." Addy said removing the dresses.
"Very well," Mrs. Williams said, inspecting the dresses before opened a drawer and pulling several cloth bags out. "You always have very nice dresses."
Addy smiled and took the bags. "Thank you, Mrs. Williams."
"You're welcome, Addy; your business is always appreciated." The woman said, taking the dresses over to stands to display.
Addy smiled and walked outside. She pulled her mother's list out and read through it.
'Sea trunk, for the trip you will need to have at least 20 shirts and pairs of breeches.' Addy sighed and walked back into the dressmakers' shop.
"I need 10 pairs of breeches and shirt to match." Addy said. "Mother sent my into town with a list."
Mrs. Williams smiled and went over to the wall of men and boy's clothing. 'Oh those Turners!' she thought, pulling the clothing down. 'When will they learn.' She pulled down a stack of breeches and counted them before setting them in the crook of her arm and walking over to the shirts. She pulled 5 blue and 5 white down, set them on the pants and turned to Addy.
"15, please." She said.
Addy pulled out her mother's purse and counted fifteen coins before handing them to Mrs. Williams.
"Would you like them wrapped?" she asked.
"Yes please." Addy said.
Mrs. Williams walked to the front of the store and pulled out sheets of brown paper and string. In a matter of moments the breeches were tied tightly in a paper bundle and the blue shirts and the white in their own as well. She stacked them up and handed them to Addy.
"Thanks again, Mrs. Williams." Addy said, turning and leaving the store.
"You're welcome, dear." Mrs. Williams called said as Addy opened the door.
'Where do I find sea trunks?' Addy thought looking around. Suddenly she spotted a red cape and feather hat. 'Papa.'
She walked over to the spot and tapped the man's shoulder. He turned and smiled.
"Sir, where may I find sea trunks at?" she asked.
"Well Miss, I can show you the way if you want?" Will said.
"Thanks, Papa." She said, Will smiled and nodded to the storekeeper.
Will led Addy down the street into an open booth. Several trunks sat out front, their wood faded from the weather.
"Keep a sharp eye when you are down this far from home." Will whispered.
"Yes Papa." She said.
"Sir, we need to buy a couple of sea trunks." Will said.
Addy looked around for the owner and saw all the different trunks inside the small booth. She ran a hand over its smooth wood and silver clasps.
"That is a fine trunk there," A voice came, Addy jumped and a small scream escaped her.
"Sorry dear, didn't mean to scare you." He said.
"Sir, my daughter and I are going on a sea voyage and need to get a trunk for the both of us." Will said, coming up behind his daughter.
"She found a good trunk here," He said. "If she wants it, it will be 25 shillings. Made of hard hickory and finished with tree sap. Won't mold or leak at all, mark my words."
Will ran a hand over the trunk and inspected the metal clasps before nodding to Addy and smiling.
"Do you have anymore like this one?" He asked.
The shopkeeper nodded and pointed towards a part of the booth. Will nodded and walked in search of them. Addy pulled out her coin purse, counted 25 shillings and handed them to the man. He smiled, took her money and opened the trunk. Addy smiled and placed her things into the box. She pulled the top down and fastened the latch.
"I can have this delivered to your house for you, if you want." He said. "For one shilling."
"That's okay, we can carry them." Will said from behind her.
Addy jumped a bit, not expecting him. Will held a closed hand out to the man and after the man outstretched a hand, deposited a couple gold coins.
"I will take the two you have back over there, thank you." Will said.
He motioned to Addy to pick her trunk up and wait out side. She did and waited for a moment as he placed the two trunks on both his shoulders. He smiled and walked towards their house.
"Did you get everything you needed?" Addy asked, after nobody spoke for a few minutes.
"Almost. I have a couple little things I need to pick up then I am done." Will said, turning a corner.
"Will, Addy!" A voice called.
"Hi Mama." Addy said, turning to see her mother behind them.
Will grunted as he set the trunks down and smiled. Elizabeth came over and looked at the items.
"Thank you, Will." She said, kissing him.
"Best one's I could find. I think that man really was telling the truth." Will said, stretching a bit.
"Let me help you take these to the house." She said, pulling up one of the trunks.
"I say that if we can, we sail the day after tomorrow. If the weather is favorable and we have everything packed." Will said.
"I agree, the weather has been wonderful that last couple of days." Elizabeth said, "I'm sure Addy and I can get everything ready in time."
Addy smiled and as their house came into view, walked a bit faster to hold the door open for her parents. They set down the wooden chests before a blur passed them.
"I'll be home before dark!" Addy yelled.
"Okay, don't be late!" Elizabeth called after her.
"I only have a few more things to get, what about you?" Will asked, frowning a bit.
Elizabeth chuckled a bit. "I'm done. When you are going to the market 2-3 times a week, you learn where not only the best prices are but also you can go fast. Let's see what you have."
Will pulled the list out and handed it to Elizabeth who smiled and headed for the door.
"Let's go," She said, checking her hat.
Will sighed and followed.
Addy ran into town. She turned back and looked for her parents. Not seeing them, she ran into the saloon. She weaved through the maze of drunken men sleeping off the previous night drinks, those who had started early and those who were just starting. She reached the bar and pulled out her purse and clutched it tightly.
"What can I get you, missy?" A man behind the counter asked.
"Six bottles of Rum please." She said. "How much?"
"10 Shillings" He replied, turning his back to her.
When he turned back around he carefully set down the bottles and held out a hand. She put the money in his palm and stuffed the bottles into her bag. She nodded to him and walked out of the foul smelling tavern. She looked around for her parents again before running across the road into a very fancy dress shop, not Mrs. Williams shop.
She pulled her bag in close and ran her hands over the fine silks and satins. She looked around and weaved in and out of rows before she found a set of shelves. She carefully set her bag down and lifted a pile of fabric. She pulled a piece of snow-white satin out and held it out.
'Perfect. Mama will love it, especially after I embroider it' she thought, draping the cloth over her arm.
"I would like this please," Addy said, stepping up to the counter.
"3 Shillings, Miss," the boy said.
Addy counted the money and handed it to him. He counted it as well and put it in a bag before nodding to her and pulling a box out. Addy gently folded the shawl and placed it in the box. He pushed the lid down onto the box and handed it to her.
"Thank you." Addy said.
"Thank You, Miss" He replied.
Addy finished her shopping and then some before she saw the sun setting and headed home. She opened the door and smiled. Scents of meats and other cooking items wafted from the kitchen. Addy's stomach growled and she set her items down. She walked around the corner and almost fainted. Her father was wearing her mother's white apron and cooking while her mother was laughing almost to the point of tears.
"Addy, Help" Will half-begged.
"He won't let me help." Elizabeth said, throwing her hands up. "I'm going to pack."
"Papa.?" Addy asked looking at the stove.
"Her birthday is tomorrow and since we will be getting ready, we are celebrating early." Will said.
Addy sighed. "Be right back."
"Hurry!" Will hissed.
Addy ran up the stairs and laughed while searching through the closet and pulling down an apron. She pulled it on and ran back downstairs. Her father was now working frantically.
'So this is one of the reasons Mama taught me to cook so well.' Addy thought as she nudged her father aside and worked on saving the food.
"Papa, please don't cook again." Addy said, as she slumped into her chair.
She had saved most of the food and it was now finishing its setting stage. He had picked good dishes, but couldn't cook to save his life. He had finally given up and followed orders from Addy. She looked for her mother before rushing to her bag, grabbing it and running up the stairs.
"Get me in ten minutes Papa!" She yelled.
"Ten Minutes got it!" Will answered.
'Ten minutes, ten minutes.' Addy thought as she pulled the shawl out and searched for her embroidery items. Finding a hoop and some black thread, she got to work. With tiny stitches she worked fast and flawlessly.
'Elizabeth Victoria Turner' Addy thought, as the words came into view. 'With love, your daughter, Addiena Elizabeth Turner, 1689.'
"Done!" She whispered. "I hope Mama likes it."
"Addy, ten minutes!" Her father's frantic voice called.
"Okay, be down in a moment. Take the chicken out of the oven." She yelled.
She folded the shawl so the embroidery faced up into its box. She placed the lid on it, stood and ran downstairs. She set the box at her mother's spot and began to serve dinner.
"Something smells good." Elizabeth said. "I got all of our packing done, Will."
"Wonderful Elizabeth. Sit." Will said, pointing to the chair.
"Fine, I give up," She exclaimed and sat in the chair.
Addy set plates and glasses of water on the table along with serving dishes that held steaming plates of food. Will disappeared for a moment and came back with the box.
"I feel a bit spoiled!" Elizabeth exclaimed. "Dinner and presents."
"Happy Birthday, Mama" Addy said, hugging her mother.
"Is this from you?" she asked, picking up the box. Addy nodded and smiled as her mother lifted the lid.
"Oh, Addy, it's beautiful!" She said, gently lifting the cloth out. "Thank you!"
"This was the thing you almost saw too early." Will said, bending down beside her.
She worked the clasp and opened the top.
"Oh my!" She said, pulling out the sword. "Will it's wonderful. Thank you both!"
Elizabeth stood up and hugged her family. "I love them, but not nearly as much as you."
"I love you too, mama." Addy said. "Let's eat! The food Papa almost killed us with is getting cold."
Elizabeth chuckled and sat back down. The rest of the meal was very peaceful and cheerful. They all turned in early that night, knowing the next day would be busy. Addy fell asleep almost immediately.
"Pirate's life for me." she softly hummed again, sleeping deeply once more.
Disclaimer: I own Addy and The Protector; anything else is property of Walt Disney INC. *****************************************************************
Four Months Later
A clanging noise came from Will Turner's workshop but it was not Will, for he and Elizabeth were checking from bow to stern of The Protector. A girl, hammer in hand, was pounding on a piece of thin iron, heated cherry-red. She looked up for a moment to wipe the sweat from her brow before holding up the object and inspecting it. A pair of heavy metal clamps held it, and gave excellent access to the girl, inspecting the iron's every detail. Satisfied, she dropped in the water bucket, steam hissing angrily.
"That makes 20 daggers," she said. "If that and my sword won't protect me, I don't know what will." She smiled. "Except Papa."
"Addy," a man's voice called, "We're home."
Addy gasped and grabbed the bucket and hid it under the workbench. She pulled a piece of metal from the fireplace and began pounding it.
"How does it look, Papa?" she asked.
"Great," he said. "We sail the end of next week. That should give you and your mother plenty of time to shop and pack. Ready for your lessons."
"Will," a woman's voice called. "Dinner will be ready in an hour."
"Alright Elizabeth!" Will answered.
Turning, he inspected the half finished hilt and blade, the beginnings of a beautiful sword. He smiled and took it. Addy held up her sword and began the complex steps of footwork and blocking. Her father was a very good swordsman and she was right behind him. Her mother was no exception; she was well trained by her father in the art of fencing.
"Dinner!" Elizabeth called.
"Okay Mama, in a minute." Addy called.
A sigh came from the kitchen and Elizabeth appeared in the doorway. She smiled and watched as her husband and daughter attempted to best each other. Addy ducked under and around and dodged behind Will. She lightly tapped his shoulder with the flat of her blade. He smiled and turned.
"That is the first time I have been beaten in years!" He exclaimed.
"Just goes to show you are getting older." Addy said, ducking under her mother's arm and into the house.
Will stood there for a moment before running after her. Elizabeth just laughed.
"Why, you." Will said, catching his daughter and pinning him against her with one arm and tickling her neck with the other.
"Please no!" Addy gasped out, clutching her sides when he let her go.
Will smirked a bit and sat down for dinner. Addy and her mother sat down as well and the three began to eat.
"What is it like?" Addy asked, "Being out in the ocean."
"It's rather hard to explain," Elizabeth said. "Of course, last time I was on a boat I was either trying to save your father or trying not to be killed by Barbossa."
Will winced a bit and began telling Addy about life at sea.
"It's literally like floating. You can smell the salts and other scents of the ocean while feeling the spray of the ocean on your face. You can hear the wind in the sails flapping gently with it. It's peaceful, at times. Others, it can be a pure nightmare." He said, searching his memory.
"Sounds wonderful." Addy sighed.
"If you get caught in a storm, those are not so wonderful." Will said. "How are your daggers coming along?"
Addy choked on her drink and looked at her father.
"Pa-pardon?" She said.
"You heard me, the daggers that are in the bucket of water under the workbench." Will said, looking bemused at his daughter.
Addy paled and chuckled nervously.
"Gu-guess you found my ship presents, huh." She said, trying to hide the fact she was blushing.
"Seems so." Will said. "You better hilt them soon or they will rust and not be of any use to anybody."
Addy looked up and smiled. "Yes Papa." She said and began to eat her dinner.
Will and Elizabeth discussed everything they would need and Elizabeth wrote notes to herself on a piece of parchment. Addy finished, washed her dinner items and went into the workroom. She pulled a couple pieces of cold iron out and set them to heat in the fire while she dried her daggers off. She smiled at them. She put them on an anvil horn and grabbed her pliers. She pulled out the hot metal and began to shape the piece around one of the blades.
"Mind if I help?" A voice asked.
Addy looked up into the deep brown eyes of her father. She smiled and nodded. He pulled a piece from the fire and began to shape it around the blade. Within moments he was done. She scowled a bit and he laughed.
"Comes with about twenty years of practice, Addy." He said and began on another one.
They worked on those that remained for nearly an hour before Will stopped and let Addy finish the last three. He went over to the supply area and pulled out a box. He smiled and looked to see if Elizabeth was around. He set it down on the workbench, back toward his daughter and opened it. He was extremely pleased at his secret sword's fishing touches. He placed a finger close to the handle and smiled as it stayed put.
'Perfect.' He thought to himself. "Addy, come here."
The clanging stopped and she came over. She gasped at it.
"Your mother's birthday is in three days, remember?" he asked.
She nodded. "I made this for her. Think she will like it?" he asked.
She nodded again and smiled. "She will love it, Papa."
"Love what?" came Elizabeth's voice.
Will turned and tried hand the sword to Addy but it clattered to the ground. Elizabeth looked down to see what it was.
"NO!" Will shouted and Elizabeth looked up. "You can't see it yet."
Elizabeth smiled and walked back into the kitchen.
"Sorry Father." Addy said, looked down.
Will picked up the sword and laughed a bit. "It's okay sweetie. I know you didn't mean to; I should have shut the door."
Addy smiled and went back to work on her daggers. A slight swished sound was made as her mother's sword slid back into its hilt. Her father closed the box and put it back into the supply closet. Addy pounded the last bit on her last dagger before she put down her hammer.
"Good Job." Will said, holding up some of the finished daggers. She smiled and kissed his cheek.
"Good Night, Papa." She said and walked out of the room. "Good Night, Mama." She said as Elizabeth looked up from the fabric she was sewing.
"Good Night, Dear." She said before turning back to her work. "We are going shopping for supplies tomorrow. You will need to get a sea chest and you can put anything you will need and that will fit."
"Yes, Mama." Addy said and climbed the stair.
"I feel so old, she will be 17 soon. Seventeen!" Will exclaimed from the doorway.
"Regretted it at all?" Elizabeth said, putting her needles away and standing up.
"Not one moment." Will said, walking over to her.
"Neither do I." Elizabeth said as two pressed against each other.
Will smiled mischievously, put an arm around her and pulled her up. She laughed and kissed him again.
Both laughing, they made their way up the stairs, and into their room.
Elizabeth was able to take off Will's working apron and shirt before she was thrown onto the bed. She smiled and began kissing him again as his strong hands worked the laces on her bodice. She smiled and wrapped her arms around him. He lifted her up for a moment before the dress she was wearing was nearly ripped off and he began to work on her undergarments. Elizabeth pulled the tie he used for his hair out and ran her hand through it, massaging as she did. Will fumbled for a moment before her under gown went flying across the room and his pants soon joined it.
~~~
Upstairs, Addy groaned. Like she was supposed to get any sleep with her parents, she shuddered and pulled her pillow over her head.
'Well, they aren't stopping anytime soon.' she thought and began to hum the song her mother taught her before drifting off to sleep.
"A pirate's life for me." she muttered before sleep claimed her.
~~~
Back in the bedroom, Will and Elizabeth were wrapped warmly in each other's embrace. Over the course of their long and happy marriage, they had learned exactly what would pleasure the other most. Will allowed his hands to linger over Elizabeth's breasts. She moaned in pleasure as his fingers brushed her nipples, making them stand erect. She pulled him closer to her to find that perfect spot on his collarbone that he so loved her to suckle.
"Oh, my Elizabeth," he said. "You're so beautiful."
"Even after all these years?" she teased.
"Especially. A great beauty, like a great wine, grows finer with the passing years."
"Oh, you silver tongued devil," she replied. "I'd think you were out to have your way with me."
"Only to worship you as you deserve."
She gasped sharply as he entered her. She never tired of the feel of his body within hers. They rode the waves of passion until they crested the peak together. They cried out as one, then slowly relaxed against one another and fell asleep wrapped in each others arms.
~~~
Addy awoke, yawned and stretched before stopping to listen for a moment. She heard nothing and sighed. She pulled another simple dress out of her closet and laid it on the bed before pulling on undergarments and pulling her hair back. She pulled the dress on and worked up the laces. She looked for her boots for a minute and found them under her bed. She pulled on her stockings and then the boots. She stopped and listened again before sighing once more and pulling parchment, quill and ink out.
'Daggers, check.'
'Rum, no check'
'Breeches, check'
'Shirts, check' She thought to herself, checking the various items off of the list. 'When will they wake up?'
~~~
Will opened his eyes and smiled. His wife lay in his arms with her hair all spread out. 'My Angel' He thought before moving a bit out of her eyes. She stirred and opened her eyes. He kissed her and then pulled back at the sounds of movement upstairs. They both sighed and got out of bed.
"I wish she were younger." Elizabeth said, pulling out a under gown and a fancy blue dress. She sighed, "It's funny how fast time flies."
"No kidding." Will said, pulling a pair of breeches on and grabbing a white shirt from the closet.
He stopped, smiled and pulled out his red cape and pulled it on. Elizabeth chuckled and began doing the tiny buttons on her dress and tying the laces.
"I had better start breakfast. What sounds good?" She asked, pulling a white cloth apron down.
"Bacon and Eggs?" Will asked, sitting down on the bed and pulling on a pair of boots.
"Fine, help me with this." She said, and began to take the covers off of the bed.
Will snorted and pulled fresh linins from the top of the closet. Elizabeth balled up the dirty ones and threw them into a corner.
"I will tackle those when we get back this evening." She said and helped pull the new sheets on.
~~
Addy stopped writing and heard movement and laughter downstairs.
'About time!' She thought and put the items away.
She stood, stretched again and walked downstairs.
"Good Morning, Mama and Papa." She said, pulling out a frying pan. "Bacon and Eggs?"
"Yes please." Her mother answered, pulling a blanket back.
'I can't wait until I'm married, then I don't have to put up with this anymore. I know they are married and all but still.' She thought and shuddered.
"Are you alright?" Her father asked.
"Fine, just fixing breakfast." She said, 'Your usual "after sex" breakfast.' She giggled at the thought.
Her mother came into the kitchen and began to fry the bacon, raising an eyebrow as Addy giggled. Addy stirred the eggs. After a few minutes, everything was ready. Will had set out plates and silverware.
"Addy, can I give you some money to get something for me? I'm afraid I won't have time to get everything today." Elizabeth asked.
"Sure Mama," Addy said. 'I need to trade a dress for rum anyways.'
Elizabeth smiled and stood up. She walked over to her desk and pulled out three pieces of parchment and three cloth bags. She closed the desk and turned around to her family.
"Here are the things I need you to help me with." She said, handing one sheet to Addy and one to Will along with one cloth bag each. "Buy what you need with these."
Addy jumped up, took her plate, cup and utensils over to the sink, washed them before running upstairs.
"She is sure in a rush." Elizabeth said, sipping her water.
Addy ran back down the stairs a few moments later, a bag under her arm. She dashed to the table, took the list and bag before running towards the door.
"I love you both, see you tonight!" She yelled as the door closed.
Will and Elizabeth turned to look at the spot where their daughter had left and laughed.
"Too much like her mother." Will muttered.
"I heard that William." Elizabeth said, clearing her spot as well.
Will chuckled a bit before clearing his spot as well. He smiled and kissed her.
"You hade better stop or Addy will be upset that she was the only one who got anything we were supposed to do today done." Elizabeth said. Will sighed and pulled away.
"I need to get some materials for a few things I need to make before we go." Will said. "I love you." He said, kissed his wife, grabbed the items on the table and headed for the door.
"See you tonight!" Elizabeth said, walking into the bedroom.
"Goodbye!" Will said, grabbing his feather hat and closing the door behind him.
Elizabeth rummaged in her closet for a moment before she removed three boxes out. She opened the top box, inside was a royal blue hat. She lifted it and smiled. Two ribbons fell gracefully down and hung in the air.
'Addy,' She thought, putting the lid back on the box, pushing it aside and opening the other. Several shirts lay in the box, folded gently, all in various colors.
'Will,' She thought and put the two boxes back in the closet before opening the third, throwing the box aside and placing the item on her head.
'Me' She smiled in the mirror and fastened hatpin onto her head through the white hat. She fluffed the feather a bit and checked the ribbon under her chin before smiling and turning back to the closet. She pulled several dress out and cringed at them. 'Well, I should sell these.things. I can get more breeches for Will and Addy.'
She folded the dresses into a burlap bag and walked out of her room, grabbed her list and moneybag, and left the house, smile on her face.
Addy entered the dressmakers shop and went up to the counter.
"Mrs. Williams, I need to sell these dresses. I do need money I'm afraid." Addy said removing the dresses.
"Very well," Mrs. Williams said, inspecting the dresses before opened a drawer and pulling several cloth bags out. "You always have very nice dresses."
Addy smiled and took the bags. "Thank you, Mrs. Williams."
"You're welcome, Addy; your business is always appreciated." The woman said, taking the dresses over to stands to display.
Addy smiled and walked outside. She pulled her mother's list out and read through it.
'Sea trunk, for the trip you will need to have at least 20 shirts and pairs of breeches.' Addy sighed and walked back into the dressmakers' shop.
"I need 10 pairs of breeches and shirt to match." Addy said. "Mother sent my into town with a list."
Mrs. Williams smiled and went over to the wall of men and boy's clothing. 'Oh those Turners!' she thought, pulling the clothing down. 'When will they learn.' She pulled down a stack of breeches and counted them before setting them in the crook of her arm and walking over to the shirts. She pulled 5 blue and 5 white down, set them on the pants and turned to Addy.
"15, please." She said.
Addy pulled out her mother's purse and counted fifteen coins before handing them to Mrs. Williams.
"Would you like them wrapped?" she asked.
"Yes please." Addy said.
Mrs. Williams walked to the front of the store and pulled out sheets of brown paper and string. In a matter of moments the breeches were tied tightly in a paper bundle and the blue shirts and the white in their own as well. She stacked them up and handed them to Addy.
"Thanks again, Mrs. Williams." Addy said, turning and leaving the store.
"You're welcome, dear." Mrs. Williams called said as Addy opened the door.
'Where do I find sea trunks?' Addy thought looking around. Suddenly she spotted a red cape and feather hat. 'Papa.'
She walked over to the spot and tapped the man's shoulder. He turned and smiled.
"Sir, where may I find sea trunks at?" she asked.
"Well Miss, I can show you the way if you want?" Will said.
"Thanks, Papa." She said, Will smiled and nodded to the storekeeper.
Will led Addy down the street into an open booth. Several trunks sat out front, their wood faded from the weather.
"Keep a sharp eye when you are down this far from home." Will whispered.
"Yes Papa." She said.
"Sir, we need to buy a couple of sea trunks." Will said.
Addy looked around for the owner and saw all the different trunks inside the small booth. She ran a hand over its smooth wood and silver clasps.
"That is a fine trunk there," A voice came, Addy jumped and a small scream escaped her.
"Sorry dear, didn't mean to scare you." He said.
"Sir, my daughter and I are going on a sea voyage and need to get a trunk for the both of us." Will said, coming up behind his daughter.
"She found a good trunk here," He said. "If she wants it, it will be 25 shillings. Made of hard hickory and finished with tree sap. Won't mold or leak at all, mark my words."
Will ran a hand over the trunk and inspected the metal clasps before nodding to Addy and smiling.
"Do you have anymore like this one?" He asked.
The shopkeeper nodded and pointed towards a part of the booth. Will nodded and walked in search of them. Addy pulled out her coin purse, counted 25 shillings and handed them to the man. He smiled, took her money and opened the trunk. Addy smiled and placed her things into the box. She pulled the top down and fastened the latch.
"I can have this delivered to your house for you, if you want." He said. "For one shilling."
"That's okay, we can carry them." Will said from behind her.
Addy jumped a bit, not expecting him. Will held a closed hand out to the man and after the man outstretched a hand, deposited a couple gold coins.
"I will take the two you have back over there, thank you." Will said.
He motioned to Addy to pick her trunk up and wait out side. She did and waited for a moment as he placed the two trunks on both his shoulders. He smiled and walked towards their house.
"Did you get everything you needed?" Addy asked, after nobody spoke for a few minutes.
"Almost. I have a couple little things I need to pick up then I am done." Will said, turning a corner.
"Will, Addy!" A voice called.
"Hi Mama." Addy said, turning to see her mother behind them.
Will grunted as he set the trunks down and smiled. Elizabeth came over and looked at the items.
"Thank you, Will." She said, kissing him.
"Best one's I could find. I think that man really was telling the truth." Will said, stretching a bit.
"Let me help you take these to the house." She said, pulling up one of the trunks.
"I say that if we can, we sail the day after tomorrow. If the weather is favorable and we have everything packed." Will said.
"I agree, the weather has been wonderful that last couple of days." Elizabeth said, "I'm sure Addy and I can get everything ready in time."
Addy smiled and as their house came into view, walked a bit faster to hold the door open for her parents. They set down the wooden chests before a blur passed them.
"I'll be home before dark!" Addy yelled.
"Okay, don't be late!" Elizabeth called after her.
"I only have a few more things to get, what about you?" Will asked, frowning a bit.
Elizabeth chuckled a bit. "I'm done. When you are going to the market 2-3 times a week, you learn where not only the best prices are but also you can go fast. Let's see what you have."
Will pulled the list out and handed it to Elizabeth who smiled and headed for the door.
"Let's go," She said, checking her hat.
Will sighed and followed.
Addy ran into town. She turned back and looked for her parents. Not seeing them, she ran into the saloon. She weaved through the maze of drunken men sleeping off the previous night drinks, those who had started early and those who were just starting. She reached the bar and pulled out her purse and clutched it tightly.
"What can I get you, missy?" A man behind the counter asked.
"Six bottles of Rum please." She said. "How much?"
"10 Shillings" He replied, turning his back to her.
When he turned back around he carefully set down the bottles and held out a hand. She put the money in his palm and stuffed the bottles into her bag. She nodded to him and walked out of the foul smelling tavern. She looked around for her parents again before running across the road into a very fancy dress shop, not Mrs. Williams shop.
She pulled her bag in close and ran her hands over the fine silks and satins. She looked around and weaved in and out of rows before she found a set of shelves. She carefully set her bag down and lifted a pile of fabric. She pulled a piece of snow-white satin out and held it out.
'Perfect. Mama will love it, especially after I embroider it' she thought, draping the cloth over her arm.
"I would like this please," Addy said, stepping up to the counter.
"3 Shillings, Miss," the boy said.
Addy counted the money and handed it to him. He counted it as well and put it in a bag before nodding to her and pulling a box out. Addy gently folded the shawl and placed it in the box. He pushed the lid down onto the box and handed it to her.
"Thank you." Addy said.
"Thank You, Miss" He replied.
Addy finished her shopping and then some before she saw the sun setting and headed home. She opened the door and smiled. Scents of meats and other cooking items wafted from the kitchen. Addy's stomach growled and she set her items down. She walked around the corner and almost fainted. Her father was wearing her mother's white apron and cooking while her mother was laughing almost to the point of tears.
"Addy, Help" Will half-begged.
"He won't let me help." Elizabeth said, throwing her hands up. "I'm going to pack."
"Papa.?" Addy asked looking at the stove.
"Her birthday is tomorrow and since we will be getting ready, we are celebrating early." Will said.
Addy sighed. "Be right back."
"Hurry!" Will hissed.
Addy ran up the stairs and laughed while searching through the closet and pulling down an apron. She pulled it on and ran back downstairs. Her father was now working frantically.
'So this is one of the reasons Mama taught me to cook so well.' Addy thought as she nudged her father aside and worked on saving the food.
"Papa, please don't cook again." Addy said, as she slumped into her chair.
She had saved most of the food and it was now finishing its setting stage. He had picked good dishes, but couldn't cook to save his life. He had finally given up and followed orders from Addy. She looked for her mother before rushing to her bag, grabbing it and running up the stairs.
"Get me in ten minutes Papa!" She yelled.
"Ten Minutes got it!" Will answered.
'Ten minutes, ten minutes.' Addy thought as she pulled the shawl out and searched for her embroidery items. Finding a hoop and some black thread, she got to work. With tiny stitches she worked fast and flawlessly.
'Elizabeth Victoria Turner' Addy thought, as the words came into view. 'With love, your daughter, Addiena Elizabeth Turner, 1689.'
"Done!" She whispered. "I hope Mama likes it."
"Addy, ten minutes!" Her father's frantic voice called.
"Okay, be down in a moment. Take the chicken out of the oven." She yelled.
She folded the shawl so the embroidery faced up into its box. She placed the lid on it, stood and ran downstairs. She set the box at her mother's spot and began to serve dinner.
"Something smells good." Elizabeth said. "I got all of our packing done, Will."
"Wonderful Elizabeth. Sit." Will said, pointing to the chair.
"Fine, I give up," She exclaimed and sat in the chair.
Addy set plates and glasses of water on the table along with serving dishes that held steaming plates of food. Will disappeared for a moment and came back with the box.
"I feel a bit spoiled!" Elizabeth exclaimed. "Dinner and presents."
"Happy Birthday, Mama" Addy said, hugging her mother.
"Is this from you?" she asked, picking up the box. Addy nodded and smiled as her mother lifted the lid.
"Oh, Addy, it's beautiful!" She said, gently lifting the cloth out. "Thank you!"
"This was the thing you almost saw too early." Will said, bending down beside her.
She worked the clasp and opened the top.
"Oh my!" She said, pulling out the sword. "Will it's wonderful. Thank you both!"
Elizabeth stood up and hugged her family. "I love them, but not nearly as much as you."
"I love you too, mama." Addy said. "Let's eat! The food Papa almost killed us with is getting cold."
Elizabeth chuckled and sat back down. The rest of the meal was very peaceful and cheerful. They all turned in early that night, knowing the next day would be busy. Addy fell asleep almost immediately.
"Pirate's life for me." she softly hummed again, sleeping deeply once more.