Disclaimer: Sadly…I did own the movie, but can't find it (I think someone borrowed it), and I owned the game, but the disc got broke…so really…I don't ANYTHING Potc wise!!! *stomps feet repeatedly*
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Haunted
Chapter 6
"Jack…what happened?" Will asked, wide eyed.
"Jack?" The pirate captain tipped his head to the side as if hearing the name for the first time. "Right…I'm Jack."
"The hell ye are. Where is he?!" Ana exclaimed.
The pirate captain slowly walked from Elizabeth to Will to Ana and stopped in front of her.
"I'm Captain Jack Sparrow, love," He grinned and bowed forward in his trade mark mannerism.
It frightened her even more.
"Jack Sparrow, snap out of this!" Elizabeth said frantically. This was all too much for one day. It was all like a nightmare gone even worse.
Having drawn his attention, Jack moved back towards Elizabeth.
"I'm perfectly fine, lass. I can't say the same for you though…" He smiled down at her. It was only a shadow of the real Jack. He would never look at her like that.
"You're not Jack!" Elizabeth. Jack's hand shot out and connected with her face.
"Elizabeth!" Will shouted, his eyes began to fill with a murderous rage that reflected a turmoil of emotions. "Don't you touch her."
"You shut up!" Jack snapped.
Elizabeth's cheek stung and she could taste the coppery flavor of blood pooling at the corner of her mouth.
In a plea to his friend, the friend he knew still existed within, Will lowered his voice and spoke with an urgent tone. "Don't let him get to you. You're too strong for him, Jack! Fight what ever he's doing to you."
"I'm right here, Will," he answered putting up his hands. Strolling over to a nearby table, he began fiddling with various tools, finally settling on a small, sharp knife. The wicked looking blade was originally used to slice off fish scales.
"No you're not, Jack." Elizabeth retorted. "The Jack I know, the Jack we all know, wouldn't have struck me." Breathing heavily, she winced at the pain that still radiated in her cheek.
"The Jack you know?" He repeated with an arched eyebrow and walked back towards her. "How well do you think you know me, hm? I thought that you would never make such accusations, but you did…" To her horror, he leaned towards her and held the knife up to her throat.
With a gasp, he pulled back and winced in pain. Jack looked down at the still bleeding wound on his side. The powder, while it had kept him from dying and even healed it some, was still open and needles of pain radiated from the cut when he moved.
"STOP IT! Yer hurting him!" Ana snapped. To her dismay, Jack ignored her and bent back to his task
Leaning heavily against the ropes that bound her, Elizabeth strained sideways to stay as far away from the knife as possible. As much as she fought not to show fear, she couldn't help the small gasp of fear that escaped her. She was frightened to her core.
"Get away from her!" Will seethed as he resumed struggling. The ropes securing him in place bit harshly into his wrists, but he ignored the blood that he now knew was flowing from his limbs. Frantically, his mind searched for a way to get them out of this, but first, he had to save Elizabeth.
Ignoring the blacksmith's angry tirade, Jack continued to run the pointed tip of the blade along Elizabeth's alabaster skin. "Any last words ye want te say to yer would-be-husband?" Jack asked.
"Please Jack…don't do this," Elizabeth implored softly. Tears started to form behind her lashes.
"Stop!" Will yelled.
"Tsk, tsk, love, that all ye have te say?" Jack questioned. The glowing red in his eyes intently watched the careful application of the blade as the sharp tip pierced her skin. A gasp, more of fear than of pain, escaped her lips. "You'll have to do better than that, love. At least tell him good-bye."
"Will…" Elizabeth whispered as her eyes brimmed with unshed tears as she looked at the man she loved.
"No!" Will roared. Even though his feet were tied to the chair, he surged up and forward with enough power that he collided with Jack. As they both crashed to the ground Will heard a howl of pain erupt from the possessed pirate. The impact drove the air from Will's lungs and he was momentarily stunned upon landing.
"Jack!"
"Will!"
The women exclaimed in unison, each calling out to the one they held dear.
"Fight me, damn you, but don't hurt them," Will said forcing air into his lungs.
Jack struggled to get up while holding his arm to his wound. Unable to do the same, due to his bindings, the younger man could only watch as Jack drew back a leg and delivered a savage kick to his side. Will let out a cry of pain as he struggled to breath.
"You really shouldn't have done that, mate," Jack said looking down at Will.
"Don' hurt him! He's yer friend Jack!" Ana pleaded. Jack's gaze fell on her as if debating what he should do.
"He's no friend o' mine," Jack growled. He leaned down and pulled the chair up right along with Will. Jack glared down at the restrained black smith who's chest heaved to regain control.
"Will," Elizabeth said.
"I'm fine…that's not Jack." Will stated as he held the pirate's gaze with his own. "I know he's in there some where."
"Yer optimism is sorely misplaced."
"Really? Let's see what you have then," Will challenged. As long as he's focused on me he won't hurt them. It'll give them more time for someone to come… "Do you really want to hurt us? Fine, start with me!" Will exclaimed as Jack stood above him unmoving.
"You've no idea what I'm capable of…"Jack's voice came low and dark.
"With the real Jack in there, you are capable of nothing," Will narrowed his eyes. There was a blur of movement and the sick crushing sound of bone meeting bone. Jack's fist had connected with Will's head, but he didn't utter a sound as his head careened sideways. Stars danced before his eyes.
"Will! Jack, stop, please!" Elizabeth called out to him, tears now streamed unchecked down her face. Both men ignored her plea.
The blow caused blood to pool in his mouth and he spat it onto the ground at Jack's feet. His eyes drifted back up and he smiled blood stained his teeth. Fearlessly he taunted further, "Is that all you've got?"
"No boy…I'm jus' gettin' started." Will snickered at the statement and Jack's eyes darkened. "You mock me?"
"You can't beat him! Jack's in there too, and you won't get past him." Will snarled back up at the shell of Jack.
"I already have…" Jack rebuked. His laughter chilled them all to the core as he turned and walked to the door. With a flick of his wrist he threw the knife and imbedded it into the wooden planks on the ground as he walked out.
"Are you alright Will?" Elizabeth asked.
"I'll be alright, are you two ok?" Will sighed. Elizabeth nodded slowly. Ana's head hung low.
"How are we goin' te get 'im back?" Ana asked softly.
"I don't know, but we will," The black smith answered soberly.
"Why is Jack acting like that? Why is he doing this?" Elizabeth asked.
"It's that man, Osrick, he must have taken control of his mind, or something."
"Ana…what…what happened to Jack?" Elizabeth looked at the female pirate. She watched in sadness as Ana's eyes slammed close in a futile attempt to suppress the memories of what had happened to her captain. Her shoulders shook at the anguish she was feeling and couldn't stop, but she refused to shed tears.
"It was my fault…I couldn' see through the illusion…I wasn't strong enough. I thought he was some one else…I-I stabbed 'im in the shoulder…then I…I struck 'im through. He was dyin'…his blood…" Ana looked down at her self and saw the blood still damp on her that belonged to the pirate captain.
She could smell it…feel it soaking through her clothing to cling to her skin and dry. His blood…spilt by her hands…her hands that had tenderly loved him in a way that she had never felt before for anyone else. She'd never thought about it, never admitted it, but Ana realized she may now never get the chance. Before it had been for fun, or for loneliness, just two willing partners…at least that's what she told herself. Ana felt the sticky substance still thick on her hands where she had tried to stop the bleeding. It had long since gone cold like she thought the man himself had. In her forced unconsciousness Ana had been crying out into the darkness, not able to cope with the feeling of losing for what she had never fully come to accept. Anger, resentment, self- loathing, rage, despair. All whirl-winded around her head until she had awoken to see her captain some how miraculously alive…and there had been hope. Until now. Now, there situation appeared bleak, uncertain, disparaging. Never again would she be allowed the opportunity to explore these feelings or see if they were reciprocated. Jack's mind was no longer his…and it was all her fault…
"Stop it, Ana! Don't do this, it's not your fault!" Will's voice broke through her thoughts and Ana looked up.
"But it is…"
"You were tricked. If you believe otherwise, then you're letting him win," Elizabeth offered. "Besides, we need your help to get through this." Elizabeth saw Ana stiffen at that and sighed inwardly as it reassured her that Ana was still with them.
Suddenly the door reopened and the three companions looked to see Jack again with the reflection of the flames from the fireplace playing against him. Will's eyes narrowed at the object in Jack's right hand. A pitchfork.
"Ye don' like what ye see?" Jack asked as he watched the three captives stare at the pitchfork in his hand. He grinned and twirled the tool in his hand enjoying the fear that was so visible on their faces. This will be fun... "Did ye all 'ave a nice conversation while I was gone? Think that I wouldn' come back? I couldn' do that te me closest mates…leave them all alone…alive…" He chuckled to himself and masterfully flipped the pitchfork to his other hand. With a sudden movement the long pitchfork was snapped in two after he'd brought up his leg and brought the wood down onto it, breaking it apart with a clean snap. The pitchfork now was broken into a wooden piece that was about two and half feet long and the metal fork had about a foot of wood left attached.
"What are you going to do?" Will asked eyeing Jack carefully. Jack grinned a golden toothed smile.
"'Ows 'bout I demonstrate?" Jack said.
Casually he placed the fork part against the wall and twirled the handle in his other hand. "Much better balanced…" Before anyone knew what happened, there was a sound thump followed by a cry of pain and then gagging for air. Will had been hit in the chest. A cry of surprise left Elizabeth as she turned before she could see the contact. Another swoosh of air and a crack split the silence only to be followed by a scream of pain. This time the wood had met with Will's left shine.
"Stop hurting him!" Elizabeth shouted out, her voice shaking with the sobs that tore through her. She watched as Will's body quaked and breaths came in agonizing hisses.
"Would ye rather it be you?" Jack asked.
"Yes," she answered without hesitation.
"I am happy to oblige ye," Jack smiled and walked towards her.
"NO!" Will hissed as sweat dripped around his whole body. "You bastard. . . come back here and finish what you started!"
Jack looked over his shoulder at the young man and shrugged before turning back around towards him. This time the broken jagged end of the stick was thrust into Will's stomach as if Jack were trying to run him through with a sword. The breath was knocked out of the bound man as he tried to lean forward by instinct but was prohibited by the ropes which made breathing even more difficult. His chest heaved to suck in air, but it seemed like none was entering his needy system.
Elizabeth watched in horror as the tip of the stick was covered in some blood that Jack was now examining. Her eyes flew to Will's shirt and saw that blood was slowly being to be absorbed by it.
"The lady wants her turn, Will," Jack said leaning forward to be at eye level with him. Will's eyes were narrowed to slits as a bit more blood dribbled from his mouth as he breathed with difficulty.
"Stay…away…from…them…" Will said.
" 'fraid I can't do that, mate." Jack gave a smile. Will closed his eyes tightly before a roar rushed up from his body. He pushed forward with his uninjured leg and smashed his head into Jack's. The pirate stumbled backwards, dropping the stick and held his forehead as he shouted in pain. Blinking lights exploded in his vision as his back hit the wall and he slid down into a squatting position.
"Will…I'm-I'm sorry…I-I can't-" The words flew from Jack's mouth as he looked up and his eyes were as they were meant to be. Sorrow filled them but his words were cut off and his head fell into his hands, cradling the new injury.
"Jack! Yer here!" Ana called out, not even trying to hide the happiness present in her voice. His head lifted up slowly and the red emptiness had again replaced the soft brown that had momentarily been present again. A snarl twisted the pirate's features as he jumped up.
"That was a mistake!" Jack yelled as he picked up the stick and it flew through the air again before smashing into the side of the black smith's head. His body went limp immediately.
"Will!" Elizabeth screamed as if her heart were being torn from her chest.
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A/N: Sorry…sorry…so sorry…ff.net was having some major glitches it had to work out as I'm sure you all know. I don't really like blaming them though, cause I'm sure it's a lot to handle. Since today is my birthday, I consider this my gift to you who've made this story so fun to write!
I know it's off topic, well not entirely, but I hope everyone got to catch the Oscars. Johnny looked like he hadn't aged since his days on 21 Jump street. It was so sweet when he met the girl from Whale Rider…I enjoyed watching it, even if Sean Penn won. I'm a big LOTR fan too, so I was happy to see them win. But Johnny won an Oscar in my book and I just want to give him a round of applause *stands and applauds* After all, if it wasn't for his outstanding performance I probably wouldn't have been writing this. So kudos to you Johnny!
Anyway, now that I'm done with that rambling I'll start another…hehehe…
If you want a GREAT reading, (incase you hadn't already) check out Estelwolfe's trilogy. She is an amazing writer and very well liked. All her stories are original and exciting, the characters, old and new, are amazingly portrayed. It takes you on an emotional ride that has you cheering and crying through out all of the stories. Everything from Jack being accused of doing a crime he didn't commit and suffering alone, to Will being kidnapped and becoming entangled with a unique sword, and Jack being betrayed and losing almost everything he holds dear…You will not be disappointed. The titles are A Taste of Misery, Trust Me Still, and To Love and Protect. She's currently working on the last chapter of TLaP. *hoping there will be more* She is incredibly modest when it comes to her own writing so make sure to let her know how much you like it when u read it. Go on…go read it……I'm serious…
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