Don't know how many chapters are gonna be left in this story. Im just gonna keep writing till no more ideas flow out of my head. Hope you really like this chapter. I spent a good deal of time writing it. Well, not really, only like two hours on and off. But still. I worked hard on it so please review!

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Rachel Sparrow: Yes, it is a shame that you cant review more than once, but that's ok, you can still review for this nice chapter. And by the time you finish reading it, im sure you will wanna. Here is the chapter that shows what will happen between Gem and Jack.

Aerial Sparrow(): Will you give me a break and review to this chapter? Please? Who knows, it may be the ending! HAHAHAHA! Just kidding…

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SparrowsGirl: My muse! Hello there! Did you have fun on your last night of spring break? I sure hope you did, you deserve it. Well, here another chapter for you. I just wrote what I felt would be a good chapter, so here it is. Hope you enjoy! Oh and btw, did you read my other story yet? I need to make it better, but aaack! Im having trouble. Kinda like I did with this one though. Oh nevermind! I will just email ya with my problems like I always do. Love ya!

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Cayenne Pepper Powder: Well, you have a very interesting username. How did you come up with it? Just curious.  Glad you like my story. Out of curiosity, how did you find it? I kinda liked the whole curse idea too. That's why I wrote about it. Funny ol' world aint it? You are most definitely NOT annoying for your continuous reviews. I appreciate so much. Makes it seem like more people love the story. And it makes me happy for little review alerts popping up on my email that I check non-stop. Well, I don't wanna give anything away, but your request was fulfilled in this chappie. So read on!

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"Im too ugly for him to ever love me!"

That was the only part of the conversation he had heard, but it was enough. After Gemma yelled that, he waltzed back into his cabin to do some serious thinking, disregarding all of the other things the lass was shouting at Ana.

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The cabin door slammed shut as Jack sauntered into his cabin and he instantly smelled the leftover rum fumes. He sat upon the bed rolling around until he found a comfortable position. Not finding one, Jack moseyed on over to his chair to relax. Obviously someone up in the heavens did not wish for him to have a good day because he couldn't even get cozy in that!

Instead of sitting in a sensible spot, heaven forbid Jack ever be sensible, the captain chose the cold, hard floor instead. He tucked his head in between his knees and his hand reached for a hidden bottle of rum from underneath the bed. Lifting it to his mouth, Jack uncorked it with his golden teeth. The amber liquid sliced his throat raw as it glided smoothly down. Instantly, a feeling of content spread through him and his mind was no longer on Gemma.

As time passed by, more and more bottles were drunk and yet the captain still had yet to come out of his cabin. Jack lay there on the floor in a drunken stupor saying things to himself, not even knowing he had spoken. Things were said, some that he didn't even realize. The truth always comes out of people, especially when something such as alcohol or drowsiness has impaired your judgment. And, as day turned into night, Jack became very sleepy.

Since hours had passed since any of the crew has laid eyes upon their loyal captain, Gibbs, being the good guy he is, decided to check up on his pal. Leaving his duties to check up on Jack, he strolled into the captain's quarters. Once he entered, Gibbs saw Jack's body sprawled across the floor with a bottle of rum tightly clasped between his long, slender fingers by his death-like grip. Hardly a rare occurrence.

"Jack! Jack! We need ya! A storm is brewin'! Get up ye lazy ass!" Gibbs called as he shook him awake.

Jack, refusing to move any part of his body besides his lips, mumbles something rather unintelligible. Despite his old age, Gibbs has excellent hearing.

"Gemma…don't go. Please! Luv, stay here with me. Come on lass. Ye know ye can't resist ol' Jack.  Contrary to yer belief, I really do lo-"

Without finishing his sentence, Jack has a quick spaz attack and accidentally knocks Gibbs over with his legs. Now, Jack lay on the bottom with the old man on top in an extremely awkward not to mention uncomfortable way.

Anamaria walks into his cabin and sees the two men on top of each other and a smirk is brought up to her lips. She leans against the doorway with one arm up against the frame and the other placed on her perfectly figured hip.

"I hate to interrupt ye two like this. Now I see why the drunken fool doesn't love poor Gem. Tis because 'is heart 'ere belongs to his first mate!" she ends with a fit of laughter.

"That's not true Ana. Ye know I love-" he cut himself short before he revealed any information to his crewmembers.

"What were ye bout to say, Captain?"

"Nothin at all, luv" he said with fake sweetness.

"Right, right. Whatever ye say Jack. But, the reason why ol' Gibbs was here was to wake yer sluggish ass up. A storm is headed our way and we should be getting ready for it."

Jack nodded and, with Gibbs still on top of him, stood up causing the first mate to fall back laughing. With the help Jack's hand offered, Gibbs was soon on his feet standing tall. The three of them opened the cabin doors and took a few involuntary steps backward from the brutal wind force coming from outside. Not wanting to lose his favorite hat, Jack patted it down well to make sure it was still atop his head.

Raindrops splattered mercilessly across the deck making it very slippery to anyone who dared cross it. The whole crew was out busting their tails off to make sure the Pearl would remain safe and would not go down. Jack stood at the helm, both hands on the wheel and searched for Gemma through all the commotion. Not seeing her, he called out for Michael.

"Michael!" he bellowed.

Michael, barely being able to hear the faint sound of his captain's yell, struggled as he made his way across the deck. The clouds were draining themselves completely, letting numerous amounts of water pour from the clouds above. Once he reached Jack, his hand reached for the railing making sure to stay on board.

"Have ye seen the lass?"

" Last I saw she was helping tie down the riggings with Anamaria."

" Make sure she's safe at all times ye hear? Any scratch on 'er and ye'll be flogged, savvy?"

"Savvy"

Jack shooed the man away with a wave of the hand and continued keeping the Pearl afloat. His knuckled were turning white from grasping the wheel so tightly and he could no longer feel his toes. He watched as Michael walked away and went by Gemma draping an arm over her fragile shoulders to make sure she stayed put.

Thunder thrashed their ears while lighting filled the black sky, blinding them at the same time. Gemma was working hard trying to make sure all the ropes were where they were supposed to be. Michael was right by here side and Anamaria on the other. Wave upon wave came crashing against the side of the ship and enormous ones blanketed over the Pearl like a baby. Everyone was soaked to the bone.

Her eyes drifted to the helm where Jack stood proudly. She watched him steer the ship and her insides became tingly. A sensation crept up to her heart and filled the emptiness that lay inside it. Disregarding all her duties, Gemma started to walk towards him not caring if he got mad for leaving her post.

"What are ye doing up 'ere luv?"

"I came to check up on you."

"Well, as ye can see, im doing just dandy, savvy? But what about yerself? How are ye 'oldin up with this nasty storm?" he yelled over all the raucous.

"Im freezing my back end off, but its worth the thrill!" she said.

Gemma turned her back and started to walk back down the steps to the riggings. Noticing Michael was having trouble, she worked her way over to him, slipping every once in a while. As soon she got there, a huge wave lifted itself from the ocean standing about 50 feet tall. Gemma looked up and screamed in slight fright. It was about to sweep them off! Just before the wave hit them she lunged at Michael sending his flying across the deck and she landed in his spot. The wave came hammering down and captured her within its midst.

Jack looked over towards where Gemma should have been standing and saw her being swept up like trash. She flew over the railing without much choice given and dropped to the deadly blue below her. Instantly he raced down and grabbed a lose rope tying it around his muscular waist.

" Gibbs, don't let the rope break!" he shouted as he jumped off the ship and into the ocean.

Jack opened his eyes underneath the salty water, the little specs floating around his face. He looked around for Gemma's small form but could not see her anywhere. Kicking his feet upward, he brought himself up to the surface to get another breath of air.

His body plunged into the water once more going deeper and deeper by the second searching for the girl. With resentment, Jack broke the surface yet again to get another breath. This time he went to the other side still looking for Gemma. He strained his eyes and ordered them to find her body, but no luck. The third time he went to get air, Jack could hear Gibbs shouting down at him.

"Jack, ye better get back up 'ere! Tis no use!"

"Im not coming back until I find her, savvy?"

Not waiting for a response, he dove back underwater in a continuous search for Gemma. At last he spotted her! Without going up to take another breath, he swam full throttle to wear she floated, seaweed tied around her ankle anchoring her down. Jack tried to pull her up, but no avail. Instead, he whipped out a dagger he had hidden in his left boot and began to cut away the seaweed. Running short on breath, he cut as quickly as possible. Finally Gemma's foot was released and he strung an arm around her tiny waist and swam to the surface.

When he looked around, Jack could not find the Pearl anywhere. That, and he didn't think he came up where he went down. Off in the distance an island could be seen and he sprinted towards it with an unconscious Gemma in his arms. At long last, they arrived on the beach and he dragged her lifeless form to the sand. Jack, being the ship's doctor, bent his head down and checked for breathing. When he heard none, he brought his fingers to her wrist to check her pulse. Jack could barely feel it, but there was still hope.

He leaned her head back and closed Gemma's nose with two fingers. Bringing his lips upon hers felt like heaven for he had not done it in so long. He breathed into her hoping she would stay alive.

"Come on Gemma. I know ye can do it. Hang in there luv." He continually chanted while doing his procedures.

Minutes flew by and still no response came from Gemma. Jack became very worried and he feared for her life. The two of them lay there in the sand. He had already given her mouth-to-mouth and chest compressions, but it had done no good. He looked at her angelic face, eyes shut and lips slightly parted. His hand caressed the side of her face and picked up a lone tendril of her wet hair that lay across her forehead. A single tear fell down his face and he held her hand tightly.

"Gem, don't do this to me. Come on lass. Don't leave me here all by me onsies."

A small moan escaped from her lips, but it was so quick that Jack wondered if he had imagined it. Having his hand across her chest, it began to move slightly up and down.

"Huh?" he said to himself.

Gemma coughed a bit and a little stream of water flowed from her open mouth. Her eyelids fluttered open and another groan escaped her lips.

"Gemma?"

She nodded vaguely in response.

"Thank the Rum God! Yer alive! Don't move, luv. Just stay where ye are. The pearl will be comin round. You and I will be safely aboard in a few moments."

"No Jack. Only you will. I…" she stopped as she coughed more. But instead of water it was blood.

"I'm not going to- to make it. Im sorry."

"Don't be ridiculous luv. Yer gonna be fine, savvy?"

" No. I know when its my time, and now is it. Go back to your ship and live a happy life. Learn to love someone and become a family. Please?"

" Lass, I've already found someone I love."

He smiled and brought her hand up to his cheek. He let go and she kept it there, mustering all her strength to do so without his help.

"Oh? And who would that be I wonder?" she asked in a whisper.

He began to answer her question, his insides running around like mad, but she began to cough again. More blood escaped her lips and it dripped down the sides of her cheek. Jack used his sleeve to wipe it away. Her breathing was shallow and it began to fade away. Jack became tense and he knew what he had to say.

"You…" he said quietly.

Her eyelids became heavy and they started to shut. She kept her hand on his cheek and stroked it lovingly.

"I love you Captain Jack Sparrow."

And as she said her final words, her hand dropped to the sand. Her eyes shut ready to stay like that for all of eternity. More tears began to drip out of the corners of Jack's eyes as he watched his loved one die. Her chest stopped moving all together and he knew it would never rise again. No more breaths came out of Gemma's mouth and her pulse was no longer there. Jack sat in silence cradling her in his lap letting the tears fall freely.

" I love you too"

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AND THAT'S A WRAP!

Thank you all for reading my story, and I highly suggest you read the following note.

~Jackie

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