This one took longer than expected to update but i been busy doin summer stuff.. lol.. and now my knees hurt and i can barely walk so ima sit infront of the puter and throw out a couple chapters..hehe.. So here is 27! YAY!! thank you to all meh reviewers and dont forget to read and review, juss figured id remind everyone i love reviews it makes me happy :o) okay that is it.. lata!

Chapter 27
"Ye Have Got To Be Kidding Me"

I stood at the helm, steering The Gauntlet. I looked over the horizon, giving a sigh. Taking in the salty sea air. The day was hot and humid. More so than I had planned on when I woke this morning. We had been on our way for Port Royal since yesterday in the early morning. I followed The Pearl, keeping somewhat of a distance but sure not to fall behind. I continued to wear Jack's hat; I hadn't yet decided to give it back yet. I smiled to myself for commandeering his hat; it did keep the sun out of my eyes. He'd just have to get a new one.

"Storm AHO!" Lefty yelled from the crow's nest.

"Great." I said, noticing The Pearl slowing down. I wondered what was going on. The ships came to a slow stop, I pulled The Gauntlet aside The Pearl, I walked over to the rail, leaning over it.

"What's going on Jack?" I yelled over to him

"This storm is going to be bad!" he yelled back.

"So, we must continue on the trip!" I yelled

"No, we need to take shelter in one of the many caves. It's worse than it looks."

"How can ye be so sure?!" I questioned, putting my hands on my hips. I heard thunder rumble in the distance.

"Just trust me for once, eh!"

"Fine! Where should we go?"

"Follow The Pearl!"

"Well, I figured on that much." I muttered to myself, going back to the helm.

"Get ready to move!" I yelled to my crew. I watched them scurry around. "We got a storm coming, prepare for it, ye all know what to do!"

"Aye Captain." They said in unison, quickly getting to work. I looked over the calm water that laid before us, in complete confusion. This didn't seem so bad. Jack must be out of his tree. We continued a steady course for a cave to hide in. Suddenly the wind picked up, sending my auburn hair flying in every direction. The wind violently shook The Gauntlet. My eyes went wide.. Maybe I was wrong about this storm. I watched the waves crash against the bow of the ship violently as the masts flapped in the wind. We anchored in a bay; a cave laid a few feet from shore. The men laid a plank from The Pearl to The Gauntlet. I watched Jack sway, his hands shifting from side to side as he walked across. For a split moment I wished he would fall in, how funny would that be? I walked down the stairs that lead back to deck. I met Jack halfway through.

"What's going on?" I questioned, concern running across my face

"Hurricane." He said simply

"Hurricane? Are ye sure? How do ye know?" I questioned

"I can feel it in the air." He said, his hands practically dancing around him.

"Ye have got to be kidding me, feel it?"

"Aye, not kidding, luv. It's going to hit hard."

"What shall we do with the prisoners?" I questioned.

"Bring them along, wouldn't want them to get any stupid ideas while we are away." He stated.

"How do ye plan on moving and watching 25 prisoners?" I asked, crossing my arms across my chest

"It's easier than ye think." He grinned.

"We don't have that many shackles." I pointed out, in a matter of fact sort of way.

"Aye, but we have rope."

"Oh I know how good rope works." I said sarcastically, rolling my eyes.

"'ave I ever givin ye reason not to trust me?" he asked, coming closer to my face and then backing off.

I shook my head. "No, but it doesn't seem like the smartest way to go about this."

The men gathered on deck, waiting for orders. I looked to Jack, figuring he would bark the orders. Within a few seconds his low voice chimed in.

"Alright, we are to go to shore and take cover from the storm. Bring the Commodore, and any ranking man in shackles, the rest tied with rope. Tie em tight enough their circulation barely gets through. Secure all lines and anything that could blow around."

"Aye, Captain." Both crews shouted in unison. "And bring plenty of rum and food, don't know how long its going to take for this storm to pass!" he yelled, "Get to it now, scabbard dogs!!!"

The crews nodded and went on their way, knowing exactly what to do.

"Come, let's go to shore." Jack said, holding out his hand.

I pushed it away.

"I'm going to be the last one off, make sure everything goes right." I told him He nodded.

"Aye, sounds like a good idea."

I smiled slightly. "I know, after all I did come up wit it." I watched the sky turn a dark black; the wind tore violently at my bare skin. It felt as if someone was sticking pins into my flesh. Jack had already taken shelter, as promised, I was the last to leave. I stepped onto shore, off of the rowboat. The sky had given way to the rain. The rain pelted down on everything. As little pieces of ice began to fall from the sky. Lefty, Gibbs, and myself ran into the cave. I sighed, looking out the entryway. I watched as pieces of ice and rain came violently down. The wind gusted violently. This was by far the worst storm I had ever seen. I watched the two ships rock back and forth in swift motions. The wind picked up the tiny rowboat we had just gotten off of and sending it a few feet away. It crashed it into the large sharp rocks, which were filled with sand and algae. I watched it break on contact, the wood shattering all over the land. I jumped slightly from the sound.

"Holy shit.." I commented to myself as I looked over at Gibbs who was equally stunned.

As the wind shifted I felt the water against my skin, sending a shiver through me. We walked into the cave further. It was rather large. It was lit with various torches that had been placed just right so enough light could be seen. The Commodore and his men sat on the left side of the rather dark cave, against a large rock wall. They had been secured from what I could tell. Jack's crew as well as my own sat across from them on the other wall, they watched our prisoners intently. My lip curled as I walked past the Commodore, I wanted to run him through right here and now. I walked over to Jack who was perched on a large rock; his legs were resting in front of him. His right arm casually resting on his right knees. He held a bottle of rum in his right hand.

"How long do ye think this will last?" I asked, crawling on the rock and sitting next to him.

"A few days, few hours, who really knows?" he shrugged

I sighed, well this sucked. What was there to do being stuck in a cave, worrying about the prisoners getting loose? I didn't like the fact that we had taken them off of the ships. We should have left them there. So what if a few of them would die or get sick. It didn't bug me. I pulled my legs to my chest, wrapping my arms around them. I closed my eyes for a few seconds, until I felt Jack tap my shoulder.

"What is it?" I asked, looking to him.

"I just wanted to see if ye were sleeping." He said with a half smile.

"Nope, not sleeping." I said.

The loud rumble of thunder shook the entire cave. It was enough to chill me to my core. I always liked storms, the fury and passion that laid behind them. But, this, I had never seen anything quite like this. A hurricane was nothing to play around with. I knew that, but curiosity got the best of me. I stood, starting slowly toward the entrance.

"Where are ye going?" Jack asked I turned on my heel, my hair flying around me.

"To see what's going on outside."

"I don't think that is a very wise idea, luv. Wait until it's over."

"I want to see the damage that is being done." I whined

"Ye can wait until it's over."

I shook my head. "No it can't."

"It can, going out now would be rather... stupid." He said, putting his hands together.

He jumped down off of his perch and began to walk toward me.

"I don't care." I said simply, turning on my heel once again. I walked toward the entrance, feeling the affects on my hurt leg; I began to limp a tiny bit. I brushed it off and tried to walk normal but to no avail. Jack followed me, eyeing me suspiciously.

"Is yer leg okay?"

"Aye, its fine. I'm fine."

"Ye don't look to be fine." He commented

I turned my head slightly, throwing a dirty look his direction. Walking right into a wall that stuck out a little to far. "Oww." Was all that could be heard as I rubbed my forehead.

I heard Jack chuckle slightly.

"It's not funny."

"That's why ye have to be watching where yer going." He commented.

"If I wanted yer opinion I would 'ave asked for it, savvy?" I stopped at the entry to the cave. The sun had begun to set; it was barely visible as the clouds covered it once again. The sky had turned to a dark black as I watched the flashes of lightning. It was so beautiful to watch the lightning but at the same time it was so deadly. I felt Jack standing closely behind me. I watched the waves crash onto the shore, with such force that it could kill on contact. I very loud crack of thunder echoed through the cave, startling me. I jumped backwards, right into Jack's arms. I stood in front of him, my back to his chest. I let out a small sigh of relief. It was very comforting sometimes too have him there.

"Ye okay, luv?" he questioned

"Fine, it just startled me a little is all." I said giving a half smile.

I felt Jack's arms wrap protectively around my waist as I leaned my back against his chest.

"I wont let anything happen to ye. I promise."

I nodded slightly. "I know that."

A yawn escaped from my lips, I had grown tired sitting around doing practically nothing.

"Come, ye need some rest. I suspect that cut on yer leg is making ye tired early these days." Jack said, pulling me back toward the middle of the cave. I stayed in his arms; I turned around in his arms and looked up at him.

"Aye, I am tired." I said, yawning yet again.

He smiled slightly, barely showing his gold-capped teeth.

"Come, get sum rest, ye will need It." he said, placing a small kiss on my cheek.

I nodded, knowing he was right and not in the mood to argue. He released the grip he had on my waist as we headed back into the middle of the cave. Jack took a seat back on his perch he had chosen hours ago. I climbed onto it, sitting next to him. Feeling drowsy my head nodded as I began to drift unwillingly to sleep. My head fell on Jack's shoulder as I feel into a deep sleep. He smiled slightly and lifted my head, placing it in his lap. I curled myself into a ball almost instantly, a small smile on my face. I felt Jack's long fingers stroke my hair, as I fell into a deep sleep.