Disclaimer: Pirates of the Caribbean does not belong to me. But Pirates of
my imagination does. :D *cackles * *sputters for she did overdid the
cackling*
Duchess of Thieves
Chapter Three:
Elise couldn't help but ponder the haunting encounter that happened earlier. Her time that she wanted to spend around Port Royal was ruined all because she had to walkout of Violets tea shop that moment. She cursed herself on her timing.
The young women soon found herself in front of door of the large house. Her mood had drowned completely. A sour frown and hard concentrating eyes replaced the happy look that she had worn this morning. Rather forcefully, Elise shoved the handle downward, letting the door swing open. Two pairs of eyes looked at the form in the doorway. One pair belonged to her father, who was expressing a worried manner by her appearance, and the other set belonged to Harrison Billard. Who none other was the man she would be engaged to.
"My dear girl! What happened?!" Her father said as he rushed to the young womens side gripping her arms with a worried vice like hold.
"Father I'm fine." She replied coldly.
"You don't look fine! Your all wet! Look at you!"
Elise had completely forgotten about her mishap in the water, now that her father had reminded her she freed herself from her father and started walking up the stairs. Completely ignoring Harrison, who was also wondering what had happened to her poor self.
"Do hurry up though, daughter. Harrison has been kind enough to join us for lunch, and the food is just about ready. So don't take to long." Her father stated as he watched her form turn the corner. He would soon find out what happened, or so he hoped.
*
The bathroom was quite large for one girl, yet Elise found this as another place of privacy. Lazily she started fumbling with getting the dress off. It was still damp, but at least the dripping drops seemed to hold. This wretched corset was something that she was happy to be rid of. It was also something very difficult to take off in a hurry as one person. Elise breathed in deep frustration, tugging hard at the laces, making it more difficult to grasp air. Fed up with this situation, Elise bent down and grabbed something that was bound to her leg by wraps and slashed open the corset which floated down to the floor instantly.
"Bloody killing device!" She cursed under her breath as she started the hot water that poured into the tub beneath the spout. Steam started filling the room, and Elise found that the water level was to her pleasure, shutting it off, she placed her naked body into the water letting it touch every inch of space.
The string of thoughts came filing into her head. She stumbled into the water, pursued her causer, was grabbed into the nearest ally by the pirate, had her ring stolen from her, and now she thought of the possibility that he knew. How could he? That was what was really bothering and racking her brain.
Elise brought her hands to her temples, starting to massage them by gently moving her fingers in circles. Now there was the fact that downstairs this second was her "soon to be fiancé" who she would have to put up with sitting by while lunch was served. Elise grumbled and slid herself lower into the water, making it rise to her chin. Harrison was kind, outspoken, and was the cousin of Commodor Norrington. This last part made Elise smirk, now if she met that pirate again his hanging would be in something to look forward to, AND she would get her ring back.
After noticing how badly her fingers were pruning, it was decided that she had better end her bath, and start getting ready all over again. Her body was dripping again when she retreated from the tub, only to move across the hall into her bedroom with towels wrapped around her body.
Lazily, Elise flounced around her closet picking up the dress that was most comfortable, of course leaving the corset behind. The thought of trying to impress Harrison this evening hadn't crossed her mind one bit as she laced everything together. Her feet carried her back over to the mirror, as she mocked what had been done earlier. Elise's blonde hair was pulled down, and was loosely curled at the bottom.
"Bother. Harrison and Father will have to make due with my hair. I see no importance of pulling it up for the fanciness of others." Her voice trailed back into the hall as she took loud, heavy steps down the stairway.
*
Sure enough, the maids were making sure that the lunch was being set properly in an orderly fashion, still setting plates of food down in front of the seats. Another voice reached her ears, that of her happy father.
"Impeccable timing, my dear!" He smiled as he briskly walked to the side where he sat and began to seat himself. No doubt with the fact that Harrison was not far behind was made true when he appeared next to her holding his arm out for her to carry. With no reason to decline, Elise picked her non-willing arm and hooked it within the offered. Her eyes seemed to roll in the back of her head forever as he led her to the side of the seat, pulling it out for the lady, and letting her slide down the chair.
"Thank you Harrison." Elise could have found herself choking, "You're such the gentlemen." Luckily, he didn't find the hint of sarcasm in her last part.
"Just being the best I can for someone as precious as you." He smiled, gliding over to his own spot across from her.
The food seemed to be at it's very best, delicately done savored chicken was the main course, while mashed potatoes (I actually distaste potatoes :P) a side salad, and other portion of all types graced the table. Elise gleefully filled her plate with everything in large scoops plopping them on her plate.
Well here it was, the first conversation of the afternoon.
"Elise, you look splendid as always. But before your bathe, you were sopping wet and before I could ask you dashed upstairs. Was there a particular reason for your appearance? I also wasn't expecting you so soon. Usually when you go into town you stay there all morning, sometimes lasting into the early afternoon. I would like an explanation." She could feel her fathers stern look upon her.
"Father." She retracted her fork from approaching her mouth, placing it at the edge of her plate. "I was 'early' as you say it because I had an eventful encounter as you could say it. As you also well know, I skipped out on breakfast to head into the streets of Port Royal, finding myself visiting Violet. Her tea shop, being located on the outskirts and middle of the dock you can find many sailors and, well, pirates. I soon found this out when I was daydreaming into the sky, then daydreaming in the water. Being as curious as I was to who the person was who shoved me, I pursued him."
She sipped her water and continued.
"Now you know as to why I came home so early and why I was wet. I do hope my story entertained everyone." There was that sarcasm again. (I'm a VERY sarcastic person, another added trait to Elise.) Her mood really wasn't in for this, the only thing that kept her happy for the moment was the fact that the food was so delicious.
"But a Pirate?" Her father spat the word out like a disease. Harrison and his eyes had met for what seemed like the longest time. They looked as if they were talking to each other through meanings and not words. Pirates around Port Royal was something to be taken seriously, as the incident of the Black Pearl was that of a year ago. The entire port had been sacked, and when they had excavated out of sight there was a mess to be seen. Elise's eyes moved around the room sometimes tracing an object for more then a few seconds.
"Don't worry my dear," Harrison was obviously trying to reassure her that everything would be okay. She herself would make sure that it was. "We shall see to it that a warrant for t-t-this mans arrest will be done as soon as possible."
The proper man reached for his napkin, dabbed the edges of his mouth, and began to pull back his chair.
"I'm sorry Miss Elise," He bowed his head in acknowledgement, "And to you Mister LeMare for this wonderful evening. But right now I cannot sit here with calm thoughts knowing that a pirate is on the loose, also with that thief clambering about they shall be caught! I'm afraid that it can't wait."
"We understand." Her father spoke for her and himself.
"Good day." Harrison strolled over to the daughters side of the table and gently placed a light kiss on the back of the hand that he had grasped. He then grabbed his hanging coat, hurriedly slung it over himself and walked out of the door that could be heard shutting behind him.
Elise glanced at her father and back to her plate. "Thank you father for this wonderful meal. But I, as well, am very tired over the happenings that occurred and am asking if I may reside in my chamber for the remainder of the day?"
Her father nodded to himself and muttered. "Yes, Yes I think a good sleep will do good. I am very glad that you're safe Elise, and do try to be more careful?"
"Yes Father."
*
Mostly my updating habits have been on the weekends, I don't have anytime in the morning or in the afternoon. Especially these next few months I don't know when I'll have time to write or update seeing as how I have Volleyball practice and homework invading my minutes. So I apologize for the long waits if it happens!
Thank you so much to my reviewers! It makes me so happy every time I read a review I get in the mood to write/start the next chapter right away! Just to answer some questions:
Elentari II: The nickname "Duchess of Thieves" was something Elise thought of when she decided to take the role as a thief. During her lootings she would leave some evidence that she was there by noting "Duchess" on a part of the store. As you'll see (hopefully) next chapter where she'll sneak out again and run into Jack Sparrow this trip. I'm glad you pointed out that cafes didn't exist. ^^ I just needed something where she would go and something on the lines of a café popped in my head. Now I hope I won't make that mistake again in the future. Elise is quite the rebel, and let's say she managed to leave the house at breakfast. I appreciate your reviews very much. :D Thank you!
Mari: Jack wasn't watching where he was going, such a clumsy fellow. Being quite careless and knocked Elise into the water.
Stay Tuned!
Duchess of Thieves
Chapter Three:
Elise couldn't help but ponder the haunting encounter that happened earlier. Her time that she wanted to spend around Port Royal was ruined all because she had to walkout of Violets tea shop that moment. She cursed herself on her timing.
The young women soon found herself in front of door of the large house. Her mood had drowned completely. A sour frown and hard concentrating eyes replaced the happy look that she had worn this morning. Rather forcefully, Elise shoved the handle downward, letting the door swing open. Two pairs of eyes looked at the form in the doorway. One pair belonged to her father, who was expressing a worried manner by her appearance, and the other set belonged to Harrison Billard. Who none other was the man she would be engaged to.
"My dear girl! What happened?!" Her father said as he rushed to the young womens side gripping her arms with a worried vice like hold.
"Father I'm fine." She replied coldly.
"You don't look fine! Your all wet! Look at you!"
Elise had completely forgotten about her mishap in the water, now that her father had reminded her she freed herself from her father and started walking up the stairs. Completely ignoring Harrison, who was also wondering what had happened to her poor self.
"Do hurry up though, daughter. Harrison has been kind enough to join us for lunch, and the food is just about ready. So don't take to long." Her father stated as he watched her form turn the corner. He would soon find out what happened, or so he hoped.
*
The bathroom was quite large for one girl, yet Elise found this as another place of privacy. Lazily she started fumbling with getting the dress off. It was still damp, but at least the dripping drops seemed to hold. This wretched corset was something that she was happy to be rid of. It was also something very difficult to take off in a hurry as one person. Elise breathed in deep frustration, tugging hard at the laces, making it more difficult to grasp air. Fed up with this situation, Elise bent down and grabbed something that was bound to her leg by wraps and slashed open the corset which floated down to the floor instantly.
"Bloody killing device!" She cursed under her breath as she started the hot water that poured into the tub beneath the spout. Steam started filling the room, and Elise found that the water level was to her pleasure, shutting it off, she placed her naked body into the water letting it touch every inch of space.
The string of thoughts came filing into her head. She stumbled into the water, pursued her causer, was grabbed into the nearest ally by the pirate, had her ring stolen from her, and now she thought of the possibility that he knew. How could he? That was what was really bothering and racking her brain.
Elise brought her hands to her temples, starting to massage them by gently moving her fingers in circles. Now there was the fact that downstairs this second was her "soon to be fiancé" who she would have to put up with sitting by while lunch was served. Elise grumbled and slid herself lower into the water, making it rise to her chin. Harrison was kind, outspoken, and was the cousin of Commodor Norrington. This last part made Elise smirk, now if she met that pirate again his hanging would be in something to look forward to, AND she would get her ring back.
After noticing how badly her fingers were pruning, it was decided that she had better end her bath, and start getting ready all over again. Her body was dripping again when she retreated from the tub, only to move across the hall into her bedroom with towels wrapped around her body.
Lazily, Elise flounced around her closet picking up the dress that was most comfortable, of course leaving the corset behind. The thought of trying to impress Harrison this evening hadn't crossed her mind one bit as she laced everything together. Her feet carried her back over to the mirror, as she mocked what had been done earlier. Elise's blonde hair was pulled down, and was loosely curled at the bottom.
"Bother. Harrison and Father will have to make due with my hair. I see no importance of pulling it up for the fanciness of others." Her voice trailed back into the hall as she took loud, heavy steps down the stairway.
*
Sure enough, the maids were making sure that the lunch was being set properly in an orderly fashion, still setting plates of food down in front of the seats. Another voice reached her ears, that of her happy father.
"Impeccable timing, my dear!" He smiled as he briskly walked to the side where he sat and began to seat himself. No doubt with the fact that Harrison was not far behind was made true when he appeared next to her holding his arm out for her to carry. With no reason to decline, Elise picked her non-willing arm and hooked it within the offered. Her eyes seemed to roll in the back of her head forever as he led her to the side of the seat, pulling it out for the lady, and letting her slide down the chair.
"Thank you Harrison." Elise could have found herself choking, "You're such the gentlemen." Luckily, he didn't find the hint of sarcasm in her last part.
"Just being the best I can for someone as precious as you." He smiled, gliding over to his own spot across from her.
The food seemed to be at it's very best, delicately done savored chicken was the main course, while mashed potatoes (I actually distaste potatoes :P) a side salad, and other portion of all types graced the table. Elise gleefully filled her plate with everything in large scoops plopping them on her plate.
Well here it was, the first conversation of the afternoon.
"Elise, you look splendid as always. But before your bathe, you were sopping wet and before I could ask you dashed upstairs. Was there a particular reason for your appearance? I also wasn't expecting you so soon. Usually when you go into town you stay there all morning, sometimes lasting into the early afternoon. I would like an explanation." She could feel her fathers stern look upon her.
"Father." She retracted her fork from approaching her mouth, placing it at the edge of her plate. "I was 'early' as you say it because I had an eventful encounter as you could say it. As you also well know, I skipped out on breakfast to head into the streets of Port Royal, finding myself visiting Violet. Her tea shop, being located on the outskirts and middle of the dock you can find many sailors and, well, pirates. I soon found this out when I was daydreaming into the sky, then daydreaming in the water. Being as curious as I was to who the person was who shoved me, I pursued him."
She sipped her water and continued.
"Now you know as to why I came home so early and why I was wet. I do hope my story entertained everyone." There was that sarcasm again. (I'm a VERY sarcastic person, another added trait to Elise.) Her mood really wasn't in for this, the only thing that kept her happy for the moment was the fact that the food was so delicious.
"But a Pirate?" Her father spat the word out like a disease. Harrison and his eyes had met for what seemed like the longest time. They looked as if they were talking to each other through meanings and not words. Pirates around Port Royal was something to be taken seriously, as the incident of the Black Pearl was that of a year ago. The entire port had been sacked, and when they had excavated out of sight there was a mess to be seen. Elise's eyes moved around the room sometimes tracing an object for more then a few seconds.
"Don't worry my dear," Harrison was obviously trying to reassure her that everything would be okay. She herself would make sure that it was. "We shall see to it that a warrant for t-t-this mans arrest will be done as soon as possible."
The proper man reached for his napkin, dabbed the edges of his mouth, and began to pull back his chair.
"I'm sorry Miss Elise," He bowed his head in acknowledgement, "And to you Mister LeMare for this wonderful evening. But right now I cannot sit here with calm thoughts knowing that a pirate is on the loose, also with that thief clambering about they shall be caught! I'm afraid that it can't wait."
"We understand." Her father spoke for her and himself.
"Good day." Harrison strolled over to the daughters side of the table and gently placed a light kiss on the back of the hand that he had grasped. He then grabbed his hanging coat, hurriedly slung it over himself and walked out of the door that could be heard shutting behind him.
Elise glanced at her father and back to her plate. "Thank you father for this wonderful meal. But I, as well, am very tired over the happenings that occurred and am asking if I may reside in my chamber for the remainder of the day?"
Her father nodded to himself and muttered. "Yes, Yes I think a good sleep will do good. I am very glad that you're safe Elise, and do try to be more careful?"
"Yes Father."
*
Mostly my updating habits have been on the weekends, I don't have anytime in the morning or in the afternoon. Especially these next few months I don't know when I'll have time to write or update seeing as how I have Volleyball practice and homework invading my minutes. So I apologize for the long waits if it happens!
Thank you so much to my reviewers! It makes me so happy every time I read a review I get in the mood to write/start the next chapter right away! Just to answer some questions:
Elentari II: The nickname "Duchess of Thieves" was something Elise thought of when she decided to take the role as a thief. During her lootings she would leave some evidence that she was there by noting "Duchess" on a part of the store. As you'll see (hopefully) next chapter where she'll sneak out again and run into Jack Sparrow this trip. I'm glad you pointed out that cafes didn't exist. ^^ I just needed something where she would go and something on the lines of a café popped in my head. Now I hope I won't make that mistake again in the future. Elise is quite the rebel, and let's say she managed to leave the house at breakfast. I appreciate your reviews very much. :D Thank you!
Mari: Jack wasn't watching where he was going, such a clumsy fellow. Being quite careless and knocked Elise into the water.
Stay Tuned!