The Bloody Sword

Chapter 6: The Mexico

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A/N: Beware of some swearing in this one too.

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Kendra was curled up in the corner of the cell, sleeping. Will was sitting up against the wall of the ship with his wife beside him, her head resting on his chest. He had his arm around her, watching her sleep.

As he sat there, shouting could be heard on the deck. Kendra was soon awake. She jumped to her feet and went to the door of her cell. "What's going on?" Will asked her.

"We've arrived at the Mexico." She told him. She was still unsure of him.  

"The Mexico?" He asked. She nodded.

"Aye. It's my dad's other ship." She said. Other ship? Will thought to himself. I thought we were going to the country! Will rubbed Elizabeth's back.

"Elizabeth. Wake up." He whispered. She opened her eyes slowly, and looked up at him.

"What's wrong Will?" she asked.

"Apparently, Captain Andy has a ship called Mexico." Will told her. Elizabeth rubbed her eyes.

"What?" Will nodded. She scrambled to her feet, and Will did the same. Lolly came down the stairs shortly after and unlocked Will and Elizabeth's cell.

"Please let me out!" Kendra pleaded from her cell.

"Cap'n Andy said to leave ye 'ere." He told the girl. She scoffed and turned away. Elizabeth looked at the girl with sadness in her eyes. Will put his hand on her back and pushed her along.

When they got up on deck, they gasped. Mexico was a huge ship. It had to be at least two times larger than The Dauntless. Not only was it long, but it was wide and it was high. The sails were blood red. "Oh my god." Elizabeth breathed.

"Welcome to my ship!" Captain Andy said as he approached the two. They said nothing, for no words came to them. As they stood in shock, someone shoved them from behind. It was Lolly. He pushed them along to the edge of the ship and up a ramp that connected the two ships. When they reached the deck, they gasped again. On the deck of the ship, there were hundreds of pirates wandering about, performing the tasks they had been assigned. Captain Andy was suddenly beside them once again.

"Since you refuse to help me with swords, then you shall now work under my command!" He said. Will narrowed his eyes.

"Never." He said in a low voice. Captain Andy drew his sword and held it to Will's neck.

"Oh. I think you will see it my way." He said. He lowered his sword and moved around to Elizabeth. He slipped his arm around her waist. "The lovely lady will be staying with me." He said. Will tried to lunge for Captain Andy, but Lolly held him back. Elizabeth glared at Captain Andy.

"No I won't." Captain Andy raised his hand and slapped her across the face.

"Yes you will." Elizabeth held a hand to her cheek. Will was struggling, trying to get away from Lolly, a string of curses escaping his mouth, directed toward Captain Andy. "Come now, my lovely Elizabeth." He said, pushing her along, leaving Lolly to deal with Will. Lolly threw him on the ground and drew his sword, holding it at Will's neck.

"I 'ave been instructed to watch over you." Lolly said. Will glared at him. Lolly kicked him square in the ribs. "And you will obey." He added. Will held his side in pain. Lolly grabbed his arm and wrenched him up to his feet. "Get to work." He said.

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"We meet back at the ship at sundown." Jack said to the pirates and the sailors on The Black Pearl. They nodded and started to file off the ship. Norrington was reluctant to leave. "You're comin' with me." Jack said to Norrington.

"I daresay I will be staying on the ship." He said.

"You're comin' with me." Jack demanded. Norrington glared at the pirate.

"No bloody pirate will be telling me what to do." Norrington said. Jack rolled his eyes and drew his sword, holding it between Norrington's eyes.

"However, a bloody pirate might as well kill ye." He said. Norrington sighed.

"Fine." Jack nodded and put his sword away, then descended the ramp leading up to the ship.

The two spent the day asking people all over Tortuga about The Bloody Sword. Finally, just before sundown, they found someone. An old man with dirty clothes, few teeth, and a horrid stench called them to his alley.

"I 'eard yous is lookin' for The Bloody Sword." He said. Jack and Norrington nodded at the same time. "It's not the Bloody Sword yous wants ta be lookin' fur. Look fur Mexico." He said. Norrington sighed.

"This man is crazy." He said. Jack looked at the Commodore.

"Shut up." He said simply. Norrington glared at him.

"The Mexico ain't what yous thinks it is. 'Tis a ship. A large… ship. Owned by the very same Cap'n Andy. Deadly, he is. Look." The man moved his ragged coat and revealed his lack of an arm. "I used ta work fur the bastard. All I eva did was a li'l' mess up, and he cut me arm off. The man locks 'is own flesh and blood ina cell in The Bloody Sword. No respect fur women." Jack and Norrington looked at each other, and for once, the same thoughts were running through their head. Horrid thoughts they were, for Elizabeth would be on the same ship as Captain Andy, and if an arm could be cut off by this man, then what's to stop him from killing Will?

"Thank you for your help." Norrington said, tossing a few coins down to the man, and the two ran off to The Black Pearl.

"Thank ye!" The man shouted back at them. He pushed the blanket off of himself and left it lying on the ground. The removal of the blanket revealed his wheelchair, and his lack of legs. He didn't want to frighten the two too much, so he left out the part when Captain Andy took his legs as well…

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Before long, The Black Pearl had set sail once again, in search of Mexico. They had asked around and found out where the ship was moored. Norrington had finished being a stiff, and all he cared about was getting to this ship where Elizabeth could be, getting hurt… or worse…

Jack's thoughts turned to Will and Elizabeth, seeing them in his mind's eye at their wedding. They were so happy. He didn't want them to lose that. After all, it was up to Jack to make sure that Will was happy… after all, he was his godfather.

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Captain Andy brought Elizabeth into his cabin and closed the door, then locked it. He turned, grinning at her. She glared at him. She held her hands behind her back. In her hands was Will's dagger. She had lifted it from him when he wasn't paying attention. Will could fight with his fists, or he could just steal a sword. If she was going to be locked in with this sick bastard, then she needed defense. Captain Andy began to advance towards her. He slid his hands around her, and she backed away.

"Listen you… I'm married, and I'm not about to violate my vows to my husband." She said to him. Captain Andy grinned.

"What he doesn't know, can't hurt 'im. Jus' picture 'is face on me." He said, moving toward her again. Elizabeth suddenly spat in his face. That tipped the scales. Captain Andy wiped it from his face, and drew his sword. "Alright. Two can play at that game, little girly." He said, lowering his head, and moving toward her.

Before he could get to her, there was a knock at the door. Captain Andy rolled his eyes and growled. He put his sword away and unlocked the door. Casey was standing on the other side of the door. "What IS it, Casey?" He asked.

"There's a fight goin' on with some of the crew. They won't listen to me." He said. Captain Andy groaned and left the room, this time pulling out his gun. When he was gone, Casey moved into the door, and pulled the door, leaving it open a little.

"Not you too." Elizabeth said. Casey shook his head.

"No, miss. I'm not like 'im. You 'ave to trust me." He said. Elizabeth looked into his eyes. They reminded her of Will's eyes.

"Alright. I trust you. However…" She held out the dagger. "Any funny business, and this goes in your heart." Casey let out a laugh.

"Ye defiantly 'ave some fire in ye." He said. Elizabeth, surprised by this comment, lowered the dagger.

"I guess…" He moved closer.

"Listen to me. I have a plan…" He said quietly. Elizabeth nodded. This man could be trusted. She knew it. Besides, she would do almost anything to save Will.

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Getting interesting yet? Hehe. Yeah. I actually like this story. Normally, I don't really like my POTC stories, but I like this one. Hehe. Review! Thanks!

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