She felt safe in his arms. He laughed as a woman swept her from the man's arms.

"Sapphire," The woman with dirty blond hair smiled, "My lovely Sapphire."

"Now Elizabeth remember she's only three." The man had dark brown hair and dark brown eyes.

"I know but soon, Will." The woman called Elizabeth put her back down, and opened her mouth.

"Miss, wake up!" A maid shouted. "You must wake up miss!"

"Is everything alright, Nancy?" Sapphire questioned rubbing her eyes, and getting out of bed quickly. She didn't want the dream to end, it was the only last parts she had of her parents. Sometimes there was even a boy, that she presumed her brother.

"Yes, miss everything is fine," The maid smiled, "Now you must get ready for the dinner tonight."

"But that's tonight." Sapphire lifted her brows.

"Yes, but miss its already three." The maid nodded, picking out a dress from the chest. "The dinner is in two hours."

"Two hours?" Sapphire's heart quickened. "Honestly you could've woken me up earlier."

"Yes, I told the Governor that I should, but he refused saying you needed your sleep." The maid quickly helped Sapphire with her undergarments. "The Norringtons are coming over miss."

"The Norringtons?" Sapphire tried her best to hide the disappointment in her voice. "Why?"

"The Governor invited them to over." The maid smiled. "Perhaps James will ask you to marry him."

"Or perhaps not." Sapphire smiled back in the mirror. She sucked in as another maid came and started to help with the corset. "Can you please cover up the markings on my back, Nancy, please?"

"Don't worry, miss they're covered up." The maid sighed.

"Damn it!" Sapphire gasped as the maids tightened her corset even more.

"Miss!" the maid said in unison.

"I'm sorry it's just so tight!" Sapphire gasped. The maids put on the dress and Sapphire looked in the mirror.

"Yes, but it looks beautiful." Nancy smiled at Sapphire and Sapphire smiled back nodding. Sapphire walked to the door.

"Thank you!" She whispered to the maids and headed downstairs.

"Sapphire you look stunning!" Sapphire looked up from watching her steps, at her grandfather.

"Thank you, grandfather" Sapphire bowed her head, and smiled, "You have very good taste." She went down the rest of the steps, and hugged him. She whispered in his ear "Are they here yet?"

"No, you got here just in time." The Governor smiled, letting go of her.

"How are you feeling?" Sapphire asked worriedly.

"Tried, but my cough has lightened up." Governor smiled again reassuringly. He coughed into his hand hard.

"You're a terrible liar." Sapphire sighed, and she began to say something when there was a butler appeared.

"The Norringtons are here, Governor." He bowed and left. Sapphire and Governor Swann went to the entranceway.

"Hello Commodore Norrington, Mrs. Norrington." The Governor smiled at them, "How are you and your two wonderful children?" The four Norringtons stood in the doorway. Mrs. Norrington smiling, along with they're younger daughter, and the two men nodded at the Governor and Sapphire. They walked to the study the three men went to one side, along with Rachel, the younger daughter, while the two women went to the other.

"Just fine Governor," Mrs. Norrington spoke, "We thank you for inviting us into your lovely house."

"Thank you." Governor Swann smiled.

"And Miss. Tuner you grow more lovely everyday." She smiled at Sapphire.

"As do you." Sapphire smiled, hoping she said the right thing.

"How old are you dear, eighteen?" Mrs. Norrington asked.

"I will be eighteen in three days." Sapphire nodded still smiling.

"I bet you're excited, to be eighteen." She nodded.

"Indeed, Mrs. Norrington." Sapphire smiled.

"How does your grandfather fair?" Mrs. Norrington asked.

"As you can see he says he's fine, but I don't know otherwise." Sapphire gave a weary smile.

"Dinner's served." A maid came in smiling. The people filed into the dinning room. Sapphire gave a small sigh. She sat next to James, Norrington's son, and his sister. She was eleven, and James was nineteen. He pulled a set for her.

"Thank you." Sapphire murmured.

"You're welcome." James whispered in her ear that made her feel cold inside. He sat down, and little Rachel did the same. She smiled at James. Then Rachel tapped her on her shoulder, wanting to whisper something in her ear. Sapphire bent down to see what it was.

"My brother fancies you." Rachel gave a little giggle.

"I highly doubt that to be true." Sapphire whispered back. Soon all their plates were filled. Sapphire looked around the table at the adult talking. "So what is this all about?" The talking stopped and the room became silent.

"Does anyone need a reason to have dinner with his friends?" The Governor smiled.

"Most of the time yes." Rachel smiled. "If I have to wear a fancy dress that usually means something is happening." The room again became silent.

"What's happening, grandfather?" Sapphire looked to the Governor. He looked down.

"Ms. Turner." James started up, "Will you marry me?" Sapphire looked at James wide-eyed. Her breath had escaped her. She was completely unaware of what just really happened. Sapphire carefully stood up.

"Grandfather, Commodore Norrington, Mrs. Norrington, James, Rachel." Sapphire smiled, "If you'll excuse me for a moment please." She quickly went to the front door, opened it, and left.