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CHAPTER TWENTY: "Perfect landing..."

That talk with Elizabeth gave the three of us a whole different veiw on this situation sort of. Jessica, Lindsay, and I cut back on the Will- swooning (noticed I said 'cut back'... it was too hard to just stop!), and the three of us became fast friends with Elizabeth (yes, even Lindsay...). Will and Jack were happy to that we were a bit more serious about it (yeah... serious? Us? Now that's funny...), and speaking of that certain pirate named Sparrow...
Don't you dare believe one word he says. When he got back from the state store, the bottle of rum was empty ("Will drank it! I was framed!" Jack said.)! I mean, I wasn't even gonna drink it; I was gonna give it to Will ("He's the one who drank it!" Jack yelled.). And since three people witnessed him drinking it ("Lies! Help me! I hate this..." Jack said.), and he had rancid breath ("I ate an onion?" Jack questioned.), I through him in my sister's room for the night. I thought I could trust him ("I'm tellin' the truth, damnit!" Jack bellowed.)...
Anyhoo, since we swore to secrecy for Elizabeth, we felt bad not being able to tell Holly or JP. It was Tuesday, their last day with us, so we decided to go out and have a good time after Jack attempted to murder them along with Will for ratting him out about the night before ("I'm not lyin'!" Jack said again. –brings out duck tape- -wrestles Jack to ground- -Jack sits up with a head made of duck tape- -throws duck tape behind him- Now, where were we?). So, before they left us, we went to WalMart and got a giant trampoline for the backyard. And I am not going into any details about what happened at WalMart.... It was chaos, and we'll leave it at that, ok?

-- 9 PM --

"So, when do these fireworks start?" JP asked us from the porch. Jessica, Will, and I were jumping on the trampoline when he asked.
"Just about a half hour," Holly said. "Hey, Erica. Let's get some snacks." I jumped off the trampoline (more like fell... I about broke my arm!), and walked onto the porch when Jessica stopped me.
"Wait!" she hollered, jumping (falling) off the trampoline after me. Jessica jumped to her feet enthusiastically (how else would this ball of energy get up?) and staggered toward the back porch. I shook my head at her. Poor helpless soul...
"What?" I asked, straightening her up.
"It's only... June 29," Jessica panted. "The Fourth of July isn't until Sunday. It's Tuesday... what's going on?!" Jessica, normally on the brink of insanity, was getting delirious. Lindsay sighed, walked up to Jessica, and hit her upside the head.
"Hey..." Jessica said, rubbing her head. I nudged her in the side as Holly began explaining (-throws lawn gnome at Holly- "OW!" she screams... notice how everyone says 'ow?' I dunno, but it's just how it all works...).
"It's Dawson Days," Holly said. "I live in the town Dawson not too far from here, and every year around this time, we celebrate something with this fun day. There's a parade, a car show, games all over the streets, fireworks, all that good stuff..." Holly said.
We continued to talk about Dawson Days and stuff until we came to a problem – how do we see them? Sure, I got a good view on top of the hill on the pool deck, but not good enough. And I don't think it'll be too fun to stand on the little front porch in a line watching them... besides, the trees are too tall. How are all eight of us gonna see the fireworks?
Lindsay tapped me on the shoulder and gave me a sly smile. She pointed up, and I smiled, too. What an excellent idea! It would definitely work! The trees wouldn't be in the way, and we'd have a straight shot at the sky. But how do we get on the roof?

-- 25 minutes later --

It was funny, really. My house is... what? Nine feet off the ground in the backyard? But, of course, we still have trouble doing some of the simplest things... Well, it was simple with the help of the trampoline. Well, anyhoo... Jack was standing on the trampoline with Holly standing on his shoulders. She was latched to the gutter by her fear of falling to her death (Holly, it's nine feet... at most, you'll break your arm...), and the rest of us were on the edge of the roof coaching her to jump to us.
"We got you!" I told her. "Just push off of Jack's shoulders, and we'll pull you up!"
"Are you crazy?!" Holly shrieked. "I'll fall and kill myself!"
"Really..." asked Jack with a sly smile. We all stared at him. "Well, c'mon!" Jack yelled. "She's been up there for a bloody lifetime! I'll kill her if she doesn't move soon!"
"I'm trying! I'm trying!" Holly yelled down to him.
"Try harder," Lindsay said as the six of us grabbed her arm. "Jump!" We pulled her onto the roof with success as Jack fell off of the trampoline ("Bloody hell!" Jack yelled.). He got up with on the roof in no time, and we got situated as the first of the fireworks stared.
"Oh, wow..." Elizabeth said, leaning against Will. I wish Jack were like that... No, not like that, but I wish he was quiet and cooperative at some point in time. He stood up after a few loud fireworks went off and began shouting out commands at us and stuff...
"Avast! Enemy guns are firin' at us, mates! Hoist the anchor and head for open sea!" Jack yelled, pulling Holly to her feet. "C'mon, lass! They're gaining!"
"Shiver me timbers!" Holly said quickly. Jack looked down at her with raised eyebrows.
"Luv?"
"Yeah?"
"Don't ever say that again," Jack said in a serious tone.
"Why?" Holly asked. Jack's expression became sterner, and she smiled nervously. "Ooh... that's why. Never mind!" Holly said. She laughed a bit and they're focus returned to the sky. After another 'sonic boom' came from over the horizon, Jack drew his sword.
"Fight til yer death, men!" Jack yelled as we stood up, trying to calm him down. He threw his arm back to resist and hit Holly in the stomach (with his arm... you were thinking the sword, and don't lie! I know you were!). She flew off her feet and fell down. Jessica started to laugh.
"What's so funny?" Will asked, helping Holly to her feet.
"She fell on her dungbie!" Jessica laughed. Lindsay and I began to laugh along side her. Holly looked up at us with a shocked look across her face.
"I fell on a what?! A dung beetle?!" Holly shrieked, spinning around in circles. Everyone was now laughing except for Holly, who continued to spin around in circles like a dog chasing its tail (I'm sorry, but it was stupid...).
"Dungbie is pirate slang for butt!" I told Holly, still laughing. We continued to snigger at her clueless expression.
"I still don't get it..." Holly said. Jessica gave a sigh from behind everyone and moved forward. Oh boy... here she goes... again...
"Dungbie is pirate for butt!" Jessica said loudly. "You fell on your dungbie! You fell on your butt! Dungbie equals butt! THEY"RE SYNONYMS!!!" Jessica screamed. No laughter, but we did stare at Jessica. Was that a cry for attention or what? Don't ask me... I was lost at this point... Clearly, Holly still hadn't gotten the message yet, but then again, it was Jessica who was explaining (- throws can on Pepsi at Jessica- -misses- "Ah! It's Parsley!" Jack yells. –hits Will in the head- Oh geez! Sorry, Will!)...
"Guys, we're missing the fireworks..." JP said.
"SYNONYMS!" Jessica bellowed in JP's face. Lindsay and I approached Jessica and slowly moved her away from JP. This was bad. Not only did the girl run around screaming 'Jonah and the Whale,' but now she screamed 'Synonyms,' too.
We went on our way watching the fireworks illuminate the sky in front of us. Of course, Jack would not shut up worth the crap... He just kept on yelling stuff like 'load the guns!' and 'we're getting' hit hard!' We got so fed up with this. I was about to stand up and scream when I saw Will and Elizabeth whispering out of the corner of my eye. I asked Lindsay what they were up to... devising a plan to get Jack off the roof. I smiled. This should be entertaining... After a few more whispers and glances up at Jack, Will and Elizabeth stood up.
"Jack..." Elizabeth whispered. Jack looked over at Elizabeth. She smiled at him and beckoned him near. As Jack approached her, will slipped behind Jack and put his finger to his lips so that we wouldn't give him away.
"What is it?" Jack asked Elizabeth (who continued smiling her little evil grin). She put her arms around Jack, and his eyes widened. He knew she was up to something, I could just tell by his face... "Elizabeth, what are ye' doin'? If Will sees us –"
"Forget about him," Elizabeth said, removing Jack's hat and tossing it aside. "He's not a handsome, rugged, adventurous pirate like you." Jack smiled with a bit of pride while I grimaced with a bit of jealousy. Okay, a lot of jealousy... Well, anyhoo... Jack's smile faded as Elizabeth started inching closer.
"I can't do that to Will," Jack said, backing away. "He's me best mate, and as I've pointed out numerous times when you've put me in this spot for God knows what reason why, Will would hit and kill me." Elizabeth's smiled only grew. She ran back over to Jack as we watched Will try to hide behind Jack.
"C'mon, Jack," she whispered. "Just one little kiss?" Jack stared at her a moment considering. He knew of the baby and was probably being boggled about this whole fascination Elizabeth had with him. Well, fake fascination... you know, this is very confusing...
"Now, Elizabeth... I –"Too late... He didn't even get to finish the sentence when she leaned in for the steal (I'm not envious... I swear I'm not... I'm not jealous, so drop it! Ok, I'm jealous...). Jack didn't rebel for a change, but he went along with it. When they were separated, Jack smiled his golden smile.
"How about another?" he asked Elizabeth.
"Another what?" Will said, coming out from behind Jack.
"Will! I... uh... oh, boy..." Jack stammered. Jessica, Lindsay, JP, Holly, and I stared to giggle. I can't wait to see how the infamous Jack Sparrow gets out of this one...
"Best mate, huh?" Will asked as he drew his sword. "According to the Code, if you betray your crew in the time of battle, that means death."
"Will, now... wait a minute. Two things..." Jack said, backing up. "First off, the broad put me up to it (-Elizabeth hit Jack- "Don't give me that innocent look! Ye' know very well what ye' pulled!" Jack said.). Secondly, I didn't betray you in battle! Where in the bloody hell do you see the enemy?" Will pointed his sword at the sky as the fireworks blossomed into color. Jack smiled. "Oh, come now, Will. Ye' call that an enemy?"
"You did," Will said. "But that doesn't matter. Betrayal is betrayal. Punishment is punishment. And the punishment is death."
"No it isn't, ye' schizophrenic lad!" Jack said. "It's marooning!"
"Schizophrenic?!" Jessica said. "Where did you hear that one?"
"Her," Jack said, pointing at Lindsay. I looked at her.
"Hey, he said that there was something wrong with my head. I told him I'm crazy and have schizophrenia!" Lindsay said.
"I'll say..." I muttered.
"Any last words?" Will asked Jack.
"Look! I'm tellin' ye', I was put up to it!" Jack said.
"I bet..." Will muttered.
"It's the truth!" Jack yelled. "Why don't ye' people ever believe me?!"
"You're dishonest," I said. Jack shot me a look that read 'thanks for the help.'
"Shut up!" Jack said through gritted teeth. I smiled at him. Hey, this was getting good. I wanted to help! It did get annoying when he kept pulling on my hoodie screaming 'hoist the anchor!' when I was trying to watch the fireworks. But afterwards, I felt a twinge of guilt... well, maybe not. You're right, no guilt... it's too funny.
"Well, I think that answers that," Will said. "So, any last words?" I saw Jack look around at everyone, and then he smiled and sighed.
"Aye..." Jack said quietly. "Oh my God! Barbossa's got Elizabeth!"
"What?!" Will said, spinning around on his heel. Jack took the opportunity to run... he ran, but he ran into Elizabeth again.
"Later!" Jack said, trying to move past Elizabeth.
"I've got one more thing to do before you run off," Elizabeth said. She reached up and kissed Jack (again! Envy... I'm fine, just fine...), and he pulled her away.
"Damnit, Liz! Stop kissing me! Ye're gonna get me killed!" Jack yelled.
"It was a goodbye kiss," Elizabeth said.
"What?" Jack asked (obviously confused).
"Goodbye, Captain Jack Sparrow," Elizabeth said. At that instant, Will popped up from behind Jack's shoulder, Jack turned around, and Will pushed him off the roof. We ran to the edge of the roof to see if he was okay. We lay along the gutter to see Jack sprawled out on the trampoline in pain. Elizabeth smiled and waved down at Jack.
"Perfect landing..." Elizabeth said proudly. We laughed a bit, and caught up in the action, we didn't see the dipwadd fall off of the roof...
"Ahhh!"
"Jessica!" Lindsay and I screamed. I covered my eyes in fear of seeing Jessica break her neck. I heard her fall onto Jack ("Ouch..." Jack moaned.), and I opened my eyes again. I heard Jack let out another moan of discomfort as he looked at Jessica. She smiled nervously.
"Oops... hi, Jack!" Jessica said nervously.
"Luv?" Jack said.
"Yeah?"
"Get off..."
"Right..."

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- Well, this is a successful chapter I hope. Well, it's June 3rd (Happy Birthday Mom!), and I get out of school tomorrow. We'll try to work as much as we can to finish this story by the end of June. But with summer here and all, it'll be a rough deadline to meet. We just ask you have patience and bear with us. And we also wish you all a great summer vacation! Well, buh- byes! We'll update ASAP and cya there! -