The Bloody Sword

Chapter 5: Joining Forces

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Governor Swann was not happy when he heard about the return of the Interceptor II. He was waiting on the docks for Commodore Norrington when it returned. Norrington instructed his crew to get to work on fixing the ship. Then he went ashore to try to explain to the governor about what had happened.

"Well?" the Governor asked, his arms crossed over his chest. Norrington put his hands behind his back.

"We discovered that there was a large hole in the bottom of the ship, and we were taking on dangerous amounts of water. We had no choice but to return to shore to fix it." Norrington explained.

"And you did not discover this problem before you left?" Governor Swann asked. Norrington sighed.

"No sir." To his surprise, Governor Swann said nothing more. He simply turned and left the docks and climbed in the carriage that would take him back to his home. Norrington stared after him, confused.

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It wasn't but a few hours later that a sailor shouted that black sails were approaching. Norrington ran to the helm, and looked over at the approaching sails. It was the Black Pearl. His upper lip twitch as he thought of the disgusting pirates that were aboard the ship. "Perhaps they already know about the capture of Will and Elizabeth." Gilette suggested.

"Why would Sparrow return because they were captured?" Norrington asked. His question was meant to be rhetorical, but Gilette answered anyway.

"Sparrow cares for the youngsters, sir. Why else would they invite him to their wedding, and why else would he care to show up?" Gilette asked. He actually never had anything against pirates, unless they attacked a city.

"Shut up Gilette." Norrington said. Gilette was taken aback by this state from his superior.

"Yes sir." He said, and left the commodore standing on the helm.

Once the Black Pearl was tied to the docks, Jack Sparrow, followed by a very tan, dark-haired girl, left the ship and boarded The Interceptor II. The two joined Norrington at the helm of the ship.

"Good to see ye again, Commodore." Jack said. "This be me first mate, Anna-Maria." Norrington nodded to the girl. She simply stared at him with angry eyes. "I've come 'ere on behalf of me kidnapped friends."

"Turner and Elizabeth?" Norrington asked.

"Aye. The name o' the ship who took them is The Bloody Sword. Disgraceful name for a ship if ye ask me…" Norrington was eyeing him strangely. "Anyway… I think we need to… well work together to save them. We don't know the strength of The Bloody Sword, and it seems to me that your ship is lookin' a little low." Jack said.

Norrington sighed. He didn't want to work with the pirate, but it was looking bleak. His hole was slowly being repaired, he didn't know what the Governor was up to, and well… there were no other reasons to go on a ship with a pirate! But he wanted Elizabeth back… and Will. Norrington looked at his crew, who had stopped working and were listening for Norrington's answer to Jack's proposal. 

"I bring my crew along." Norrington stated.

"Aye." He looked around at his crew again. He wondered what they were all thinking. Did they want to join with the pirates?

"Fine." Jack held out a hand, and Norrington shook it. He was surprised when his hand came back clean. Jack and Anna-Maria left the ship, and Norrington called to his men.

"We sail with the pirates." Norrington announced. He opened his ears to listen for protests, but none were made. The crew simply got off the ship, and walked to the pirate ship, with the pirate crew watching them board the ship. Norrington wasn't happy with this, but what else could he do?

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Three pairs of eyes were watching Will as he tried to decide his course of action. Make the swords, or not? Will looked around the table at Casey, Captain Andy, and Elizabeth. "I need more time to decide." Will said at last.

"Look, boy. We don' 'ave all the time in the world." Captain Andy said. "Decide now!" Elizabeth was now looking pleadingly at Will. But what did she want? Did she want him to take it, or not. But what would he be using the swords for? Obviously for fighting, but would the ones on the other side of the swords be Jack Sparrow and the crew of the Black Pearl? He couldn't take the chance of that crew getting hurt.

"No. I won't do it." Will said. Elizabeth grabbed his hand under that table. She looked into his eyes, and he shook her head, hoping she caught the message that he would explain later.

"I see." Captain Andy said, taking a drink of his rum. Casey was looking from Captain Andy to Will Turner, waiting for something to happen. "Mr. Casey, please inform whoever is at the helm to set course for Mexico." Captain Andy said. "And throw these two back in the cell." Casey walked around the table and took the two by the arms and led them down to the cell. He threw them in, locked it, and left without a second glance.

He went to the helm and found Darry, the only other person on the ship who knew how to steer besides Captain Andy and himself. "Cap'n wants to return to Mexico." He said. Darry nodded and turned the wheel.

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"WILL!" Elizabeth shouted at her husband. In the other cell, Kendra's ears perked up, and she listened in on their conversation. "Why didn't you take it?" She asked, her eyes blazing. Will slumped down against the wall.

"I couldn't." he said.

"WHY NOT?!"

"Because… I couldn't risk it that Jack or any of the crew of the Black Pearl would be fighting Captain Andy and his crew." Will said to her, trying to remain calm. Elizabeth hands dropped from her hips. Will lowered his gaze to the floor. "I couldn't risk any of them getting hurt." He added quietly. Elizabeth's face softened.

"Oh Will…" She said softly. She reached to him. "I'm sorry…" She said quietly. She took his hand in hers and pulled him close to her. She leaned against his chest and he wrapped his arms around her. "I'm just scared. I don't know what's going to happen to us." She said. Will stroked her hair with his hand.

"Nothing will happen to you as long as I'm alive." Will declared. She smiled up at her husband. "We will get out of this." Kendra stood up and pushed her face through two of the bars of her cell.

"So what are you waiting for?" She asked. Will and Elizabeth looked at her. She grinned.

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Governor Swann was sitting in his parlor, a large bottle and a glass sitting on a table beside him. His eyes were clouded over and bloodshot. The doorman and one of the maids were looking at each other. Worry and concern was etched on their faces. Governor Swann reached for his glass and took a long drink.

"That's his seventh glass." The maid said. The doorman nodded.

"I hope the commodore finds Elizabeth and Will soon." The doorman said. They both watched Governor Swann pour himself another glass.

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Laughter filled the air of The Black Pearl as pirates and sailors told stories about their travels on the sea. Even Gilette was mingling among the group of pirates. Norrington, however, was sitting at the helm, staring out at the rolling sea. Jack was standing at the wheel, his face set. He was racking his brain trying to figure out if he had heard anything about The Bloody Sword before. So far he had not found anything.

Norrington was restless. He stood up and approached Jack. "Where are we going?" He asked. Jack snapped out of his thoughts.

"Tortuga." Jack said.

"Didn't you just come from there?" Norrington asked, irritated.

"Aye. But I need to ask around about The Bloody Sword." Jack said, keeping his eye on the sea. "I just 'ope Will doesn't do anything stupid."

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