Heres the next chappie. Also, if you get the chance, you all should read the story called PotC: the white cole   by Wastin Mytime

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Its an awesome story, probably one of the best I've ever read, and trust me, that's a lot. So read it!

Disclaimer: I don't own anyone besides a few select characters who are not from the movie.

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Now the story:

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"Don't ye worry luv, we're comin. Just hold tight fer a bit longer" he said to no one in particular. Jack let go of the wheel and sashayed back over to his cabin. He sat on his bed and, without hesitation, tore his boots from his feet and took off his jacket and hat. The last thing he remembered before drifting off into an uneasy sleep was the sound of him humming ' A Pirates Life For Me' and the poor lass's face imprinted in his mind.

What was she to him? Nothing, absolutely nothing. With her looks, and her luck, she wouldn't be getting rescued anytime soon, especially by an extremely attractive pirate captain. So, odds were that she would be stuck aboard the Fierce Maiden as a toy that all the sexually frustrated pirates can play with. As she continued thinking, Gemma's eyelids became heavier and heavier causing her to drift into the world of dreams, only to be haunted by Jack's handsome face.

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Chapter 12:

Drips of sunlight glazed the open ocean and trickles of light could be seen through the morning fog. The Fierce Maiden sailed across the horizon, completely oblivious to the ship with black sails lurking behind them. The Black Pearl made impeccable timing catching up with the other ship. But of course it was expected since it is the fastest and most dreaded pirate ship in the Caribbean.

Jack picked up his spyglass and peered through the hole noticing no one on deck besides the captain himself. 'Its perfect, everyone else is asleep.' he thought. He walked away from the helm and quietly awoke everyone. Once they were all on deck, the Pearl was as close as it was going to get.

"Okay, ye all know the drill. We raid, pillage, and plunder our weasly black guts out, aye?"

"Aye!"

"But, make sure the lass doesn't get hurt. Are ye ready men…and er… woman?"

"Aye, aye Captain!"

"I can't 'ear you…"

"AYE AYE CAPTAIN!"

"That's better. Lets go!"

The Black Pearl's crew boarded the Fierce Maiden and Jack headed for De la Beltraneja who went running into his cabin. At the sound of the door opening, Gemma awoke from her dream she just had. Sweat was dripping down her temples and she was curled into a ball. Suddenly, she was grabbed by the devil himself and De la Beltraneja shoved Gemma in front of him for protection, against what she did not know. As if on cue, Jack barged through the locked door and into the cabin.

Jack's gaze drew to Gemma as she was being held against her will. Frankie was cowering behind her like some shrew. Jack drew his sword and Gemma's eyes filled with fear and excitement. She tried to pull away from Frankie but was only threatened even more when he put his dagger up to her neck. Immediately her body became tense as he slowly dragged the knife around her neck drawing little designs and played with her hair.

"Tis a shame that ye don't see what I see. This one 'ere is a real beauty." De la Beltraneja said as he sniffed her locks.

Jack looked at her with concern and confusion written on his face and he suddenly felt responsible for this whole situation. But, the look in Gemma's eye said that everything would be all right. His concentration was broken when Frankie spoke up.

"Jack, me young friend, ye sure we cant work a little deal here? Ye know like we share the treasure 60-40 with ye getting the bigger half and the only thing I get in return would be the lil lassie?"

"Ye ain't goin' no where with her mate. She's mine."

"Ahhh, so ye like the poor girl. That's a surprise since considering the way she looks to everyone else but me. Thanks for showin' me there is such a thing as beauty more than skin deep that can actually penetrate the heart, mate."

Jack flinched when he said that and just stared at the poor girl. 'Never could I love her. Simply preposterous.' He thought, though he chuckled slightly when he said his last sentence, totally being able to picture the governor saying something of the sort. Little did he know, the world has a way of making the impossible possible, and that he would soon change his feelings for Gemma.

Gemma, feeling rather uncomfortable, decided to do something about this whole mess. Now that there was another ship she could board, she decided to put her skills to use. While Jack and Frankie continued talking to one another, Gemma made her delicate hand into a fist and shot it backwards punching De la Beltraneja in the face. She then drew her elbow into his rather small family jewels if she remembered correctly, and he fell to the floor in a heap. Jack rushed over to her and hugged her gently.

"Are ye alright luv?"

As Jack asked her the question, all of what has happened in the time she was trapped came running through her mind. Every moment aboard, every memory stabbed at her mentality. Tears came pouring from her eyes and she clung to Jack like a barnacle does to a whale. He rubbed his calloused hands on her back trying to soothe her.

Gemma continued crying even when Gibbs came into the cabin saying that De la Beltraneja's crew was defeated and all of the Black Pearl's crew survived.

"Thank ye Gibbs. Now go and round 'eryone, savvy?"

"No problem Jack."

Gibbs left and Jack led Gemma over to the bed where she rested her head in his lap. Her tears ceased to exist anymore as if there were none left inside of her. Gemma closed her eyes and listened to Jack's even breathing and before she knew it, she had fallen asleep in her captain's arms.

When Jack looked down, he noticed how angelic she looked while she slept despite her apparent ugliness. He carefully picked her up and walked back to the Pearl. All the crew watched him as he opened the door to his quarters and placed her upon the bed. Much to their disappointment, Jack shut the door and assigned them all to set sail. He covered Gemma's sleeping form and tucked her in. Once again he gave her a kiss, but not on her forehead. He aimed a little lower, and made contact with her soft lips. Jack left and shut the door behind him, decided to clear his mind while at the helm.

Gemma was awakened by another presence, also known as Captain Jack, who had just kissed her. She kept her eyes shut until the sound of a shutting door could be heard. Her stomach started to flutter and her heart was racing. Gemma opened her eyes and sat up in the bed. She brought her fingers up to her lips and felt where the handsome man's had just been. This feeling was unusual and a little frightening. Her stomach was in knots and all she could think about was Jack. Images of his face kept whirling around her. Suddenly, it all stopped and she was back to normal.

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It was now dinnertime and the entire crew gathered in the galley. Gemma walked down the stairs to the table and everyone became silent. Wondering what was wrong, she just stood there and shrugged at the men. All were watching as she finally took a seat. The crew was still staring as Jack walked down.

"What are ye all starin' at ye scabrous dogs?" he barked.

Not one man (or woman) even moved. Anamaria walked over to Gemma and whispered something into her ear. Gemma's face was full of shock and she lifted her hands to her face. Anamaria went back to her chair and began eating. Jack walked over to her and sat down in the next available seat.

" What is wrong with everybody Ana? And why are ya'll starin at the lass?"

"Look at her. You'll see." She replied in awe.

Jack did what he was told and noticed nothing the slightest bit different about her. Her hair was the same as were her eyes and face. He watched her eating and laughing about with the crew as they told her some outrageous and completely untrue stories about past adventures and such. She seemed so happy and carefree; unlike she had the whole time she was aboard.

The rest of the night seemed to pass by rather quickly as the crew became drunk out of their minds. They were all dancing around in circles and some were playing instruments such as the fiddle. Jack had his bottle of rum in one hand and Gemma's in the other. One man started to do some kind of Irish dance and everyone observed his talent in amazement.

"Gents, this isn't anything compared to what I can do. Sorry to say, but you all are pretty lousy dancers."

"Well Miss Doyle, would you care to enlighten us?" Gibbs said.

"As you wish."

"Hold up. Ye don't want the poor lass to embarrass herself now do ye? Ye all know I be the dance king" Jack claimed with his hands making his usual drunk movements.

"Mr. Sparrow! I can certainly dance just fine. I happened to take lessons since I was old enough to walk, no thanks to my father."

Gemma walked to the middle of the circle that the men had created and whispered what tune the musicians were to play. As the music begun, Gemma started her dance. But from what Jack could tell, the dance was not English, nor French. It had a spice to it and the music that they were playing was…Spanish? Before he knew it, Gemma had grabbed him and started to dance her saucy little dance with him. He did not know the steps, but he followed Gemma's lead the entire time. She twirled and stepped. Her body bent and twisted in unimaginable ways. The dance itself was so beautiful. The crew watched her dancing like a gorgeous goddess floating on air with all her graceful steps. The all knew now. Jack was the only one unaware. They all could see her old self, the beautiful Gemma.

As the song began to end, Jack decided to take the lead for a while and to everyone's surprise, he dipped her with elegance and she reached up to kiss him. It only lasted for a few seconds as Jack tore himself away. The crew was all waiting for his reaction. He quickly brought Gemma up to a standing position and walked away to his secret place. Gemma stood there, her cheek blushing. Gibbs walked up to her to break the tension that her and Jack had created.

"Wow lass, ye look amazing dancing and…and…well, not to be rude or anythin', but you're absolutely gorgeous! What happened?"

"I don't know Gibbs. After Jack had taken me into his cabin he kissed me. That was his second time, although this time it was on the lips. It is as if it somehow broke my curse, except not completely seeing as only you guys are the only that can see me. How can I ever get Jack to love me if I look like this to just him?"

Gemma quickly brought her hands up to cover her mouth. 'Why did I just say that?' she mentally smacked herself for saying such a stupid thought. She cringed as Anamaria walked up to talk.

"Ye love him?"

"No, no I don't. But I have a feeling I may."

"Look Gem, Jack's a great guy, but ya cant go and get yerself attached to the guy. He only loves one thing besides his precious rum, and that is the Pearl. Who knows what'll happen if a girl tries to get in the way."

"I know, I know. Let's just erase this little talk from our memories, shall we?"

"Good thinkin'."

Anamaria left Gemma alone on the deck and went to their cabin. Gemma walked over to the railing and peered over the edge. She lifted her head at the sound of a bird and stared at the stars. Thoughts kept running in circles inside her head about her feelings for Jack.

"God, please help me. Don't let me fall for him…" she said to the sky and then she went to her cabin to get some shuteye.

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Hey all, sorry this chapter took so long to post. I actually wrote it two days ago but I didn't have the time to update it. Im so sorry. But there will be lots more coming. Oh, and I gave you just a little romance between Gemma and Jack. What will happen next? And why is Jack now the only one who can't see her real self? Will she fall for him? Well, you all know she will, but hey. Anyways, sorry again for the wait. Perhaps if I got more reviews…..

~Jackie Sparrow

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