Yes I kno i made Ana Maria all mean.. lol.. kinda the plan i think.. heres the next chapter though :o). And thank you Shauna.. its lil comments like those that keep me writin!

Chapter 34
"Eternally Grateful"

We docked in Port Royal; with the Commodore gone we had no good reason to hide The Pearl from sight. I eyed Jack who stood by his dresser, searching through the drawers for something to wear. I sat on the bed, pulling on my knee high black boots.

"I think we should speak with the Governor before we return Gillette and his men." I stated

"Why would we do that? And let them know we killed the Commodore?"

"Either way they are somewhat bound to find out, don't you think?" He nodded slightly. "Aye, I suppose so."

"I'll tell the Governor of The Commodore's death, I sense ye are reluctant to do so."

"I can do it."

"It's fine.. I'll do it."

He nodded quickly. "Ready?"

"Aye, lets get this over with." I stood and followed Jack out of the cabin; staying behind him I set foot on the dock.

We made our way through the busy streets of Port Royal. I ignored the snobby comments that came from the upper-class women as they watched us walk though. We made our way to the Governor's mansion, a heavy silence laid between Jack and myself. He had been distant since last night. I just figured he needed time to think some things through. We reached the all to familiar porch, deja vu.. I thought to myself as I looked to Jack. He didn't meet my gaze; instead he knocked on the door. The door opened seconds later to reveal the butler. Still looking as he had a stick jabbed far up his ass.

"Can I help you?" "We're here to see the governor." Jack stated bluntly.

"Come in, I'll retrieve him."

I followed Jack into the large house; the smell of warm apple pie filled my nose. I began to feel hungry; I hadn't eaten at all yet this morning.

"Well, Jack Sparrow." The governor replied, rather surprised to see the two of us standing before him. He looked from me to Jack. "What can I do for you?"

I eyed the white wig on the Governor's head, why did men insist on wearing such things?

"We have come wit some news of your Commodore and his men." Jack said, a frown across his face.

"Well please, do tell." The governor stated anxiously to hear the news.

"The Commodore is dead. His men are being held on our ship." I stated rather bluntly.

There was no reason to try and sugarcoat this matter. The Governor's eyes went wide as he looked from Jack to myself.

"What are you here for then? Ransom?"

I shook my head slightly. "We only wish to return yer men home."

"How did the Governor die?"

Jack looked to me as I looked to him.

"I sh..."

I cut Jack off. "I shot him."

If the governor had any intention of bring his killer to justice I much rather it would be myself rather than Jack. Jack quickly looked over to me.

"It was in self defense." Jack piped in.

The Governor nodded. "Understandable. I thank you for being so kind as to return our men. I'm sure their families will be grateful also. Will you be needing anything else?"

I shook my head. "I have talked with Gillette, I understand he is next in command?"

"Yes, Gillette is next in command."

"He's granted us free passage and a few day pass to stay in Port Royal, I hope ye can be as accommodating."

"Yes, if Gillette has already granted it, it shall be taken care of."

"Thank ye governor." I stated rather politely.

I heard Jack chuckle at my politeness streak that had surrounded me over the past few days. I shot a glare at him, but it softened.

"Jack!!" I heard a woman scream.

I looked to the stairway where Elizabeth had came running down.

"Well, 'ello there, lass." He smiled softly.

"What are you doing here? I heard the commodore was looking for you."

"I'll let you all talk, I have business to attend to." The Governor said, leaving the room.

"The Commodore is dead." Jack said

"WHAT? HOW?" Elizabeth questioned

"I shot em." Jack stated now with pride. "I couldn't let anyone touch me, luv. With intentions to hurt her."

A look of confusion ran over Elizabeth's face as she looked from me to Jack, but she smiled slightly.

"I'm going to go to the ship, and release the prisoners." I stated, suddenly feeling uncomfortable in this environment.

With the many servants and maids running about on their marry ways. They both nodded, seemingly loss in each other's stories. I sighed and walked out of the door closing it quietly behind me. I walked the dusty, busy streets of Port Royal. The many upper-class women searching though clothes and books at various carts that lined the street. I could hear whispers as they watched me pass once again.

I brushed them off just the same. No snobby women who were only searching for gossip so they had something to talk about over a smidgen of tea were going to get the best of me. I detested those women for sitting around all day while their husbands worked hard to earn a dollar. The women who spend their husband's money as fast as possible so they could try and make people like them.

However, at the same time I envied those same women. I never had much to my name. A ship, the many riches I had plundered but it was never like this. They wore large fancy, expensive dresses while I wore these seemingly rags. I knew they were not rags these were work clothes. Seems all I have ever done is work for everything I had gained. I knew no other way; I would never be able to shift from the lifestyle I lead now to wearing fancy dresses and going to those pointless get togethers only to make an appearance. I sighed, finally on the dock. I walked onto the Pearl, looking at the men who had gathered on deck. They made various comments about the people who passed through the streets.

"Bring the prisoners and set them free... As for Ana Maria, leave her be. Captain Sparrow hasn't made a decision yet."

"Aye Captain." The men nodded.

I threw Gibbs the set of keys and watched him call on a few men to help him. I sat on the rail, waiting for the men to emerge from below deck. The sun that beat down on the port was rather warm, to warm for my liking. I wiped a bead of sweat from my brow, even not working the heat was beginning to get to me. The men slowly emerged one by one.

"Ye men are free to go 'bout yer business. I would like to say I am sorry 'bout yer Commodore but fact be known I'm not."

"We would like to thank you for being so lenient toward us, it shows true character." Gillette smiled as he walked toward me.

I eyed him and then the hand that shot up in front of me.

"Anytime you want to come to Port Royal, your welcome. With the commodore gone, we will not deny you and your men from visiting The Governors daughter and her fiancé, miss"

I scrunched my nose at the word 'miss'; I hated being referred to as 'miss'.

"Captain." He quickly added.

I smiled satisfied with his last remark.

I shook his hand with a grin.

"Thank ye for the hospitality, it shall not soon be forgotten. Be sure to inform Captain Sparrow that we are grateful."

I nodded. "I will."

I released his hand and watched the men shuffle off in a straight line.

"Alright men, we've had quite an adventure these past few weeks. Go on and head into town, have yerselves a little fun. Ye all deserve it!" I grinned, listening to the men hoot and holler.

"I'll stay aboard to watch Ana Maria." Lefty said, standing next to me

"Are ye sure? Ye deserve a little fun to."

"I'm sure. I'm also sure ye will be wanting to spend time wit yer captain." He smirked as he gave me a nudge in the ribs.

I shrugged. "Oh the thought hasn't crossed me mind."

"Yer a bad liar."

I nodded in agreement. "Aye, I'll 'ave to work on that, eh?"

"Yea, ye should. I'm going to go below and make sure things are tended to."

I nodded slowly and watched Lefty walk away slowly. I sighed, looking up at the sky from the rail of the ship.

"Excuse me, Captain Robins?" I heard a voice say, I cocked my head to the side and turned around to see who was speaking to me.

A young boy stood behind me, he had light blonde hair. He looked to be 10 years old, at the most.

"What is it?" I questioned

"I have a message for you."

"Aye, bring it here."

He quickly nodded and ran up the plank, standing nervously before me.

"No need to be nervous boy, what is the message?" I questioned, watching him shift from his left foot to his right.

He searched his many pockets for something, I watched him curiously.

"I know its somewhere...." He trailed off, digging through his pockets.

I tried my hardest not to laugh at the boy.

"Oh here it is!" he exclaimed pulling it out. He slowly handed it to me with a satisfied smile. I dug in my pockets as I took the folded parchment from his small hands.

"'Ere ye are." I smiled, handing him two shillings.

"Oh, thank you!" he exclaimed, an excited smile running over his face.

"Off ye go now." I stated.

He nodded quickly and made his way back into town quickly. I opened the parchment slowly. I read what was written on it.

"The Governor's daughter and her fiancé hereby invite you to dinner tonight. Do not forget, proper attire is required of all guests. Hope you can make it. Sincerely, Elizabeth Swann and William Turner."

'Well at least they get to the point.' I thought to myself with a sigh "Great a snobby party." I told no one, rolling my eyes. 'Maybe I should get drunk and then go?.. No Jack would never forgive me, these are his friends...' my voices depicted between each other.

I gave one last sigh and made my way into town, I had to dress proper.. Damn it... I hated dressing proper it made me feel snobby and proper.