Chapter 28

Change of Plans

Saihrena was lying next to Rakasha in her pile of silk contemplating the fate of her two friends when the man burst into their room.

"Yes?" She asked dispassionately, watching him closely.

"The Captain wants te see ye," he smirked looking at Saihrena. Rakasha and Saihrena stood up and he pointed a dirty finger at Rakasha. "Not ye, just the Princess there." Saihrena smiled at Kasha and followed the dirty man from the room.

He lead her up onto deck where various men hooted and shouted catcalls at her, she simply dimpled and made obscene gestures towards them. One of the men, being upset by her gesture, grabbed her by the arm and turned her roughly to face him

"I wouldn't do that if I was you," he said in French. She smiled at him and kicked him in the balls.

"And I wouldn't touch me if you want the ability to have children," she growled. He was sprawled on the ground holding said part; tears were streaming down his face. She abruptly turned around and walked to the Captains cabin. She stepped beside the man that lead her to the deck and knocked on the door.

"Come in," the new Captain yelled. She opened the door and walked through, closing it on her nosey guide.

"You wanted to see me?" She asked as she looked around. The cabin was dark, only a few candles were lit for light and the two portholes in the room were covered with fabric. The floor was scattered with clothes and bottles. The bed, while large, was dirty, unmade, and obviously unkempt.

"Have a seat," he said in English.

"I speak many languages perhaps Turkish is better for you?" She asked in Turkish and he smiled.

"Perhaps Spanish?" he asked in perfect Spanish. She smiled and switched to her native language.

"Now as for why you are here," he said as she sat down. He leaned over and she saw him grab an already lit candle and begin to light more. When he was finished she could see everything as if it were day inside the cabin. He turned back to her and smiled and she finally got a good look at him. He had long blonde hair that seemed to cascade down his shoulders, green eyes, and looked pretty much the same as he had last time.

"Morgead," she whispered.

"My love you do remember," he smirked.

"How did you get here?"

"It is quite a long story, suffice it to say I found out Huske was searching for the Black Pearl and became a crew member. I was soon his first mate, having experience and a lot of feigned loyalty. Once he died by your hand I became Captain of this lovely ship and now here we are." Her mouth was hanging open; she had no idea what to say."

"I see," she whispered. Morgead stood from his seat and walked behind her, making her feel very uncomfortable.

"Aren't you happy to see me my love?" He whispered in her ear, she could feel his hands running lightly through her hair.

"O-of course," she whispered, realizing the danger she was in.

"I thought you had. Well my love there will be a change in plan, instead of going to the Sultan we shall go to my palace and be married like we originally planned. Why don't you get some sleep?" He said. She stood and walked to the door.

"Goodnight Morgead," she said and left.

They were so close Jack could taste it, but he couldn't see it. After reuniting Elizabeth and Will she had told them all what happened. Gabriella had been carefully transported to the Pearl, as had the doctor who had been with her. She still hadn't awakened and Jack was worried about Jonathon. He hadn't moved from her bedside since she came aboard. He had barely eaten and he looked like hell.

"Bandit," he hollered.

"Yes Captain?" Bandit said, walking up to the helm.

"Take the wheel I'm gonna check on Jon," Jack said taking off to Gabriella's cabin. When he got there he knocked and then walked in. Gabriella was lying in her bed pale and breathing shallowly.

"Cap'n," Jon said.

"'ow is she?"

"The doc said the longer she sleeps the 'arder it'll be fer 'er te wake up," Jon whispered.

"Why don't ye eat somthin, ye wanna keep up yer strength fer when she wakes up," Jack said as he laid his hand on Jon's back.

"I dun' wanna leave 'er side Cap'n."

"Well I'll 'ave somthin brought up." Jon nodded and Jack turned and left. He went to the galley down the hall.

"Cap'n," Jake said as he walked in. Jake was taking over for Jon since he was indisposed.

"Jake see that some food's brought te Jon will ye?" Jack asked. Jake nodded his ascent. Jack nodded and left the galley. Everything was falling apart. He headed for his cabin. He needed to think.

If Jon lost Gabriella it was a safe bet that he would dive over the side of the ship to be with her. Jack knew Jon would because he would do the same. Life had become so complicated since the three vixens came aboard his ship. While he hated what they had done to his men, and even himself, he realized that without the girls they wouldn't be as happy as they were, even apart. He made it to his cabin quickly and slammed the door behind them. He picked up a full bottle of rum from his liquor cabinet and began to drink. At least he could numb himself from the pain of losing her.

Jack was halfway through his bottle when the call came. "Sail ho," whoever was in the crows nest called, he couldn't recall who he had placed there.

"Captain?" A knock came on his door. He ignored it. "Jack?" The voice asked. Jack looked up to see Gibbs hesitantly enter his room.

"What?" He grumbled, taking another swig of his rum.

"There's a ship on the horizon, what'll we do?"

"Attack," Jack murmured as he stood from his chair and walked out of the door. "Attack," he yelled, the entire crew stopped and looked at him, then began running around the ship readying themselves. Jack smiled slightly. "No quarter," he yelled.

Okay, kind of short I know but it's something. Just in case you guys don't know what no quarter is it means kill everyone. Well review please, and I'll have another chapter up this weekend! Thanks to everyone that reviewed and ChristyDepp, your ass needs to chill the fuck out! If I get another threat from you I may just stop writing all together, understand? I like reviews, not all about threats. And you all should thank Rachel for having her chapter up because it enables me to put this one up. Anyway, please review and thank you everyone for your reviews.