Pirates of the Caribbean - The Next Generation

Disclaimer - Much to my disappointment I don't own Pirates of the Caribbean but I do own Emily Jane and Patrick!!! *Grumble* I wish I owned POTC through. *Sigh* Life can be so unfair. Mean Disney thinks of everything. *Walks of grumbling*

Summary - What if Will and Elizabeth had a daughter? What if she came in possession of a piece of Cortez's cursed treasure? They'd be stupid if they didn't call on a certain pirate captain and what if he had a little surprise of his own? Read to find out!!!!

Authors Note - Hmm thankies to all reviewers. About the Titanic line it was actually: "Aw forget it Dagger. You're just as likely to become king than to get next to the likes of her." and the winner is Lyra Silvertongue 13! In ya next review put down ya fav charie. Hmmmm so was my last chapter. I'm trying to mould Emily and now Patrick's personality and it's proving quite difficult. Gah! Anyway on with da story.

Chapter Six - Answers

"Unfortunately."

Mixed emotions flowed throughout the group. Jack grinned in a quirky manner at his small joke. Patrick stood there were an expression that showed he was clearly not happy and Emily just didn't know what to think. It wasn't a huge deal to her except now she felt kind of guilty. A few minutes ago she was yelling at a man and now she was discovering that he was one of her parents oldest friend's son.

Blinking rather fast she looked from one to the other. Stupidity hit her like a rock. Now that she knew Patrick was Jack's son she started to notice their many similarities. For instance they both shared the same dark windswept hair except Patrick's was a more shorter style and slightly curly. Their eyes were mirror images. Both pairs dark and mysterious yet cheeky and a glint of wisdom. Emily almost laughed out loud. She had known them both for a very short period of time and they were proving anything but intelligent.

Patrick glared at Jack. His own Father was ashamed of him. Of his existence. If the lady weren't present he would have punched the living day light out of him. Part of him knew that Jack was only fooling around and that it meant nothing but the other half, the larger half, was so angry. He couldn't remember feeling so mad since.since her death. He felt the sting of water in his eyes and blinked them back. It wasn't right for a gentleman, even though he wasn't one, to cry. In fact it wasn't right for any man. When little girls fell onto the ground and grazed their knees all attention would be on them. Hugs, kisses, treats of all kinds. But when a boy did the same he was picked up, brushed off and told to be a 'big boy.' He had never been sorry for this slight discipline in the end it only made him stronger. Shaking his head slightly he returned his thoughts back to the present.

The oldest of the three stood with a grin spread across his bronzed face. Patrick's anger went unnoticed to the pirate Captain as she admired the scene before him. From what he could tell, which was a lot more than some people thought, there was a sure friction between the two teenagers. With a twinkle in his eye he ruffled Patrick's hair and held out his arm to Emily.

"Come on, lass. We better go inside and let ya worrying parents know you're safe."

Unsurely Emily excepted his outstretched arm and together her and Jack entered the Blushing Bride for the second time that night. Night. She had barely noticed the change in time and atmosphere. The sun had almost fully disappeared below the horizon and had sent the sky into a fiery frenzy of red and yellows. Lost in it's beauty she let Jack lead her back to the tavern. Glancing over her shoulder at the boy she had moments before been accusing of harassing her. A light blush entered her sunkissed cheeks but like many things it went unnoticed by the man at her side.

Once inside the bar Emily snapped out of her daze as Jack half dragged her over to the same wooden table in the shadows that her parents were sitting at. Taking a seat next to her Father and across from her Mother she stared at the floorboards absent-mindedly. Her body although was with them her mind was else where. Aimlessly wandering over the events that had just occurred in that short period of time. Her dreaming was quickly transferred to Patrick and she mentally blushed at how rude she had been. If Mother or Father had been there she would most definitely be in A LOT of trouble at this current time but they hadn't been there and she was very thankful.

Elizabeth upon seeing her daughter was well and safe smiled happily. She squeezed Will's hand in her smaller one and looked into his eyes quickly. He in return stared back in to hers lovingly. They both shared secret happy smiles before turning their gaze back to their daughter. Emily shook her head realising their stares were upon her and rolled her eyes at their behaviour and at the silence.

"You know I can look after myself. You shouldn't worry so."

It was a statement not a question but her parents both nodded in an unsure way. She couldn't help but feel slightly strange having said a similar thing to Patrick moments before. She eyed her parents curiously. It was hard to believe a few minutes ago they were almost frantic and now they were both relaxed and layed back. Unbelievable but that's parents for you.

The silence was broken when a boy walked over to them. Emily instantly recognised him and went to greet the familiar figure but stopped instantly when she remembered how much of a fool she had made of herself outside. Blushing yet again this time showing on her sunkissed cheeks she mentally cursed herself at her stupidity and began to apologise. In return Patrick held up his hand in a form of hushing her babbling.

"Don't worry. It 'appens. There's no need to apologise." Wanting to start over and not have their first meeting brought up again he flashed her a grin hoping she would understand and drop it. Silently agreeing Emily nodded slightly and returned the smile.

Jack sat watching the discrete display and of course was drinking rum like there was no tomorrow looked at them both in an expression that was close to shock. He grinned also but in a sly manor remembering that only a few minutes previous they had been ready to rip each other's throats out. That's teenagers for ya. He thought as he picked up a near empty tankard and drained it in one gulp. Licking his lips in satisfaction he leaned back in his chair and signalled to a barmaid not too far away.

While Jack was ordering another round of drinks Will and Elizabeth sat curiously eyeing each person in turn. Patrick also looked slightly confused but not nearly as much as they did. Emily and Jack seemed to be the only ones fully knowing what was going on and who everyone was. With a smile on his face Jack finished his 'business' he, winked at the young lass and turned back to his company. Catching their eyes he winked again and he began the intro for the second time. Slightly more proper this time around with no backup anger surging and lashing harsh words.

Emily smiled to herself as the expressions on her parents face mirrored hers moments before. Taking a sip of what she hoped was water but couldn't be too sure she leaned back in her chair and let her mind wander for the second time that night. Its aim this time was Patrick. Captain Patrick Sparrow.

Authors Note - Okay! Okay! I know it's short but I just started another story and I have all these jobs to do before Christmas since we have the HUGE party at our house this year! Merry Christmas to all of you!!! Hope you enjoyed this chapie despite its shortness! Luv Lizzie P.S Plz check out my other story and review it also!!! It's called From Rags to Riches and I like it just as much as this one so I hope you do too!!!