AN: Ok, jack did not recognize Gemma, for he only saw her as an ugly little duck, lol. But, since he declared his love for her on the beach when he thought she died, she changed back. Only he thought she was dead and therefore left her, but really she wasn't. Sorry if it wasn't clear, but I tried. Oh well. Hopefully this chapter will turn out better.

The remaining crew of the Black Pearl boarded into the long boats, preparing to row back to the ship. Jack and Gibbs went ahead first, leaving Gemma and Anamaria together in the last boat. While they were paddling out there, Gemma decided to strike up a conversation.

"Ana, what were you thinking when you asked for my name?!?" she whined.

"Don't think it wouldnta come up some time er other, best fer you to be prepared ya know."

"You shouldn't have put me on the spot like that, besides, what am I supposed to tell him?"

"Give 'im a false name. That way, he can figure it out fer himself. If not, then his feelins for you were never true."

"That's what I was afraid of…" Gemma replied, worry spreading throughout her body.

By the time the two of them stopped talking, they were at the Pearl. Jack dropped a rope ladder down the side and four legs scrambled up it. When Gemma reached the top, Jack stared at her for a few moments before actually helping her over the rail. She thanked him and everyone stood silent until Anamaria and Gibbs gave a knowing glance to one another and started shouting orders. Out of no where, a bird flew right in front of Gemma's face, scaring her half to death, which only resulted in her making a loud splash as she plopped into the cool Caribbean waters below.

Jack, determined to go after her, was stopped short by a hand, and Henri jumped over board, rescuing the struggling girl. He brought her into Jack's cabin and set her on the bed. Blood seeped through her shirt even more as Gemma's wound was reopened and he slit the cloth with his dagger. Anamaria rushed through the doors, mouth agape when she spotted Gemma lying topless on her captain's bed.

"Henri, twas kind of ya ta try an doctor 'er up, but it wont be necessary seeing as I'm the ship's general practitioner."

Henri nodded and moved aside, stepping back into his original position when Jack came limping into through the door. Not even one glance at Gemma's body brought worry to Gibbs, who followed him into the cabin.

"Anyone else care to come in? THIS ISNT A BLOODY PARTY!" Ana shouted, clearly frustrated.

" Tis me cabin love, I shall do as I wish." Jack stated.

Everyone else was scooted out by Anamaria and Jack practically fell into his chair from exhaustion and pain.

"Jack?" Gemma asked as she opened her eyes.

"I'm here love"

"You need more fixing up than I do, Ana, please tend to him first."

"No can do lass, Tempest got ya pretty deep. Lucky you've lived this long."

"Thanks for the reassurance." She chuckled.

After Gemma was all freshly bandaged and Jack was resting in bed, Anamaria left the room, leaving Gemma to herself. She watched as Jack rested serenely in his bed, her heart aching inside. ' God I missed him so…' she thought. 'He's so beautiful when he sleeps…'. Tiptoeing across the wooden floors of the cabin, Gemma sneaked herself into his arms, where she fell into a restless slumber.

Jack's eyes blinked open and a familiar scent came flying through his nostrils. The smell of sea and lavender. Where has he smelt that before? When his eyes fully opened, he saw black flowing tresses spread angelically across his pillow. Tan arms were resting on top of a perfectly shaped body, and full breasts formed mountains underneath the quilt. Rosy red lips hid a prefect, glowing smile that he had yet to see, and long eyelashes came together in a peak on top of concealed emerald eyes. His heart began to beat faster and faster, though he did not know why. 'I loved Gemma, not this, this, girl.' He thought. 'Gemma…'. Thankful that he was alone in his quarters besides the sleeping beauty, Jack managed to let a microscopic tear slide down his handsome face.

Jack endeavored to sit up, but was unsuccessful. He looked underneath the covers and saw white cloth bandaged around his middle. Assuming he had broken a few ribs, he decided not to push his health any further than he already had in the past twenty-four hours. He shifted uncomfortably and winced a bit, being careful not to awake Gemma. No such luck was given and her emerald green eyes were revealed. She appeared disoriented for a little while before realizing she was in bed with Jack. She avoided his gaze and turned over on her side, though rather painful considering her gash was now underneath tons of pressure. She squeezed her hands into fists to keep from moaning and shut her eyes tightly. Gemma didn't want Jack questioning her.

" No need for hostility here love." He smiled, although a bit confused towards her opposition. Jack's hands reached across and dragged her back to her earlier position. Relief was apparent in her features as her side was relieved of pressure.

"Sorry, didn't mean for it to seem that way."

"Have we met before lass?"

"I don't believe so. You must be thinking of someone else."

Jack nodded, still curious as to why her voice seemed so recognizable. In her mind, Gemma was hopeful for a moment, wishing that he would realize its really her. 'Perhaps he is seeing some things in me that he did in the old me' she reckoned. Her legs swung over the side as she got up to stretch, but making sure to be careful of her side. Jack stared at her, noticing a flash of gold around her neck.

Gemma propped herself against the wooden slats making the Pearl's sides and leaned her head against the porthole glass, staring at the vast ocean lying in front of them. 'Oh jack, when will you learn?' she wondered. Gemma wanted nothing more than to leap into his loving arms and bless him with pleasurable kisses.

While she was busy daydreaming, jack was doing his own thinking. 'The gentle way she speaks, the way she walks...so full of grace. Its almost as if this lass was...' he didn't get to finish his thought because his eyes were now focusing in on Gemma's bare back. She was undressing! 'Must have forgot I was in here, I was being so quiet'. But as much as jack wanted to be memorizing every curve of her luscious body, something more drew his attention.

On her tanned and blemish free skin of her back, was a black circle, colors, words, and symbols intertwined making a tattoo of what resembled a map. 'Who is this bloody girl!?!' he thought. Deciding it would be more gentlemanly; he cleared his throat instead of going over and tapping her on the shoulder. Gemma muscles tightened as she remembered she was not the only one currently in the room. 'Im a bloody fool' she yelled at herself. Quickly she replaced the shirt she just tore off and turned around to face jack.

"Im so sorry, didn't realize you were still in here" she mumbled, slightly agitated.

"No need for apologies love, simply a mistake that's all." he replied.

"Yes, yes, a mistake. We all make them, don't we?"

"Indeed we do lass. Now, if I may be so bold to ask you, what is that mark on your back?"

"What mark?"

"The one that, amazingly enough, looks like a map."

"Im aware of no such thing." she stated, clearly not believing a word jack said.

'He has no reason to lie to me. What in the heavens is he talking about though?'

"May I?" asked jack. He was now standing behind her, preparing to lift up her shirt. Gemma began to sweat a little, not used to his touch on her bare skin. She tingled with anticipation, wanting him to hug her. She nodded and he lifted, making an 'ah ha!' sound. She bent over for him to see it easier, thinking 'I am too kind'. His slender finger traced the outline of what she assumed to be the route the map had given. Her skin was warm underneath his gentle touch, and jack was getting a feeling that she wasn't just some random wench.

"Well, seems to me like we're headed on a new adventure love." He happily exclaimed.

"Now, you hold on one moment Mr. Sparrow! If there so happens to actually be a map, would it not be considered my property? And if so, wouldn't I have to give you the right of way before you so kindly go after it?" Gemma shouted, flustered.

"That be true lass, and im terribly sorry. Do forgive me. But I reckon it'll be one hell of an adventure. One you'll ne'er forget."

"And why is that?" she asked.

"Cause this leads to ol' Timmy Tew's treasure."

At the mention of that name, Gemma's stomach twisted into tiny knots, making her fall over unexpectedly. Jack, being right next to her, so happened to grab her before she came tumbling down using his quick reflexes. She stood up and turned around to face Jack.

"Is that not the treasure whom everyone is after, the one that poor innocent girls get stolen because they are thought to be the key?"

Jack didn't know where this girl was coming from, but something clicked in his mind with her ramblings. 'Gemma was taken…' Thinking it couldn't be possible, that Gemma could never come up from the grave, he bent over and shook his head wildly trying to rid himself of any more silly thoughts. Gemma was having her own problems as Jack was currently having a spaz attack. 'How many more clues must I give that fool of a man?' she laughed to herself. 'He's so cute when he's clueless. I wonder what would happen if I were to say…kiss him.' She smiled evilly to herself and strutted her way towards Jack. He began backing away, completely unlike his normal self.

"Yes lass, that would happen to be the same, er, treasure as the one yer talking bout." He falsely chuckled.

Gemma continued walking to him until his back was against the wall. She smirked and lunged forward, trapping his mouth with her own. 'Lets just say this is a little…test, not to mention another clue.' Her tongue tried forcing itself through his lip barriers, but he would not give entrance. She used all the emotion she could muster, but to no avail. Jack's hand snaked up her waist, and just when she thought he was going to give in, he pushed her back, causing her to stumble.

"I'm sorry love, but I just can't do it. It's not you, I promise, its me," he moped.

'Lets just have a little fun, shall we?' she asked herself.

"What? The infamous Captain Jack Sparrow is refusing a woman? Well, I'll be! I'd never thought I'd see the day. Jack Sparrow turned gay! (AN: hahaha, that rhymes. Sorry, back to the story) Now, who was it that changed ya, eh? Giselle, it was Giselle wasn't it?" she laughed. Her normal laughing grew into silent chortles, her stomach clenching and tears rolling down her face, as the expression on Jack's face showed much surprise. The look was priceless.

"Well then, if that be the case, I best be going back to Tortuga to tell the others that their best customer is now a eunuch!" (AN: is that how you spell it?) she cackled. As soon as Gemma started to calm down a bit, Jack started mumbling to himself, which sent her into another eruption of hoots, snorts occurring randomly.

"I don't really find this amusing love…" Jack said plainly. "It would be wise for you to not toy with a man's dignity."

" Well, knowing your reputation, I figured I might get a chance with you. But, its okay, you don't have to tell me twice. I know I'm ugly." She sighed.

"No, no, that's not it at all love, in fact you're quite beautiful if I do say so myself. But I, I cant because of other, uh …reasons, I suppose you could say."

"I'm not buying it Jack Sparrow." Gemma chuckled.

Jack didn't want to say the real reason he didn't want this gorgeous woman ravishing him. It hurt too much. The wound was still fresh, and there was no way of healing it other than a lot of time. But he also didn't want her to go around spreading rumors that he was a eunich either. It was all nagging him so much, but was that the real reason? Or was it because that kiss felt extremely similar to Gemma's. 'You're getting old Jack. Stop fooling yourself into believing it's her. She's never coming back' He looked over to where she was standing and caught a glimpse at what was hanging around her neck. A golden ring on a chain was hanging from around her neck. The very same ring he gave to Gemma on the beach when she died.

"What is going on here!?!" he yelled to no one in particular, thinking he was only saying it in his head. Gemma's grin faded, and a more serious look crept up into her face.

"I don't know, why don't you tell me?"

"Who are you?" he shouted, getting extremely angry for someone messing around with his mind.

"I'm whomever you think I am. Deep down inside, you know who I am." She replied

"You can't be, it's not possible."

"Not probable…" she stated.

Jack busted the door to his cabin wide open and walked outside, trying to soothe his temper. Everyone on deck looked at him with confusion and then looked over at Gemma. Anamaria went up to her, fishing for some answers as to why her captain is furious.

"What's goin' on here Gem?" she wondered

"I've given him more than enough clues for him to guess who I am. Guess he's more brainless and pig-headed than I originally thought."

"Just tell him flat out. I don't think he can take any more of this emotional torture you're bringing upon him."

"No. He's a big boy now. Jack should be able to deduce my identity once he settles down."

Gemma walked to the helm where she knew Jack would head after a few moments. She spotted him stomping towards her in a mad rush. She jumped out of the way just in time, as he was about to strangle her for being so secretive. He finally managed to grab hold of her and Jack looked her straight in the eye. She shifted in his grasp, but he kept his hold on her tight.

"Either tell me who the hell you are, or get off me ship, savvy?" he whispered icily.

"Ya know, you really are some kind of stupid aren't you Jack? After all the hints, you still couldn't even figure it out. Well, if that's the way you want it to be, here you go. Take your ring back; one that I assume was a token of your love for me. But obviously it meant nothing to you. With me, I shall take the map. The one that leads to Timmy Tew's treasure. Someone once told me that I was the key, and because of that, I was forever scarred by that brutal man. Farewell my love, for you shall never have to suffer from heartbreak ever again so long as I am not here."

'Wait, De la Beltraneja said there was only one key and Gemma was it. What in the name of rum was I thinking? It's her, it's really her!' he thought.

With that said, she hoisted one of the lifeboats down into the waters and dove into the waters below. Gemma climbed into the boat and began rowing away. 'They can't force me to come back!' she thought. The Pearl began to seem smaller and smaller as they both sailed off in different directions.

okay, okay, yell at me all you want for ending the chapter like this. I wanted it to be longer, and I wasn't going to stop right there, but I thought it would make a much better cliffhanger. What do you guys think? Now, I know you're already upset with me for the chapter, but my computer will be unavailable for at least a week. The one ive been using is my dad's one from his school that he teaches at. But now that the year is over for him, the stupid district said they needed it back. Damn them all! Grrr. So my mom told me we were going to be purchasing one before the end of the month.

This made me absolutely furious, seeing as it is only the third. But I will try and get up more chapters whenever the chance presents itself. Until then, hang tight and don't leave me, for I will come back! But please do review. When I check my email on my new computer I want to see my inbox full of review alerts! Hahaha. Yeah, my dad is taking this one away from me tonight. SHIT HEAD, GOD DAMN IT, FUCKER, ASSHOLE, AND ANY OTHER OBSCENITIES YOU CAN THINK OF GOES TO MY DAD'S SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Ok, im back to normal now. Sorry, im extremely angry because A) I cant write anymore, and I LOVE to write, and B) I wont be able to read any story updates, and C) I wont be able to check out and find any new ones, and D) my inbox will be full of alerts when I check it again at the end of the month, and E) I don't want to keep you guys waiting! It's not fair. Me being a reader, I know how it feels to be left with a cliffy and have to wait months for a new chapter. It totally sucks. So I will bug and poke my parents until they give in to buying me a computer earlier than necessary. I WANT TO WRITE! Stupid fuck mooks.(hahaha, that's from once upon a time in mexico! Great great movie. If any of you have NOT seen it, I suggest you get off your lazy asses and go rent it!) I may have to change the rating of this chapter because of the language, but I don't know. So, have faith my wonderful readers. I shall return to you all! Ta ta for now.

Luvs,

Jacks