This one was done by the loverly Missizzy. Again, all comments and
reviews directed at her please!

The Very Secret Diary of Jack Aubrey

By the way, the idea of Jack sleeping out on deck is not mine
originally, it was a joke made by someone else, though I can no
longer remember who.

Day 1

Got whalloped by a French frigate. More then twice our guns, more
then twice our numbers. I must give chase!

Still not Admiral.

Day 2

Stephen took an arm off. Thankfully wasn't mine.

Is it just me, or did he enjoy de-arming Lord Blakeney?

Still not Admiral.

Day 3

Gave Little Lord One-Arm a book. He smiled at me very oddly. Do I
have a wanton midshipman on my hands? Best keep an eye on Stephen
while Blakeney's under his care.

And still not Admiral.

Day 5

Saw a pretty girl in Brazil. Pity there was no time to score.
Stephen later chided me for a wandering eye rather aggressively.
Platonic brotherly concern so touching.

But still not Admiral.

Day 7

Was walking belowdecks when I heard Bonden yell "Faster Doudle,
Faster!" Assume they were practicing the use of a weapons and Doudle
shoots too slow.

Still not Admiral.

Day 8

Stephen commented on Hollom's beautiful voice. Am worried Lord One-
Arm turned him into a pervy midshipman fancier.

Still not Admiral.

Day 9

Was forced to cut Warley loose to save the ship. V. saddening.

Even more distressingly, Stephen seems very cool to me. Had best get
him to the Galapagos Islands before I have to sleep on the deck
again.

Still not Admiral.

Day 10

Captain Howard really should be more discreet in regards to his
guns. He'll scare the midshipmen. Would have been disturbed myself,
but after walking in on Killick polishing my silver so many times,
can no longer be bothered by behavior of that sort.

Still not Admiral.

Day 11

Soothed Stephen with a promise of the Galapagos Islands before
asking if he was eyeing any of the midshipmen inappropriately. He
laughed and said, "Jack, it is not any of the midshipmen that I
fancy!"

Fear he may be eyeing one of the lieutenants.

Oh, and still not Admiral.

Day 12

Stephen admitted to enjoying Mowett's rendition of Nelson:The
Musical. Says he loves anyone who's good with music. Am v. worried.

Except that I think Mowett may fancy me. Have the feeling the Doctor
will kill him if he tries anything. Platonic brotherly concern
again.

Still not Admiral.

Day 13

French frigate beat us to the islands, and was forced to go after it
immediately. Stephen v. pissed. Will definitely have to sleep on the
deck tonight.

And still not Admiral.

Day 14

Had to flog Nagle for insubordination. Heard I shouldn't because he
actually enjoys pain. That's what they all say...

Still not Admiral.

Day 15

Hollom was a Jonah and drowned himself. I don't think Blakeney
pushed him...

Still not Admiral.

Day 16

Stephen had to get himself all wounded just before we spotted the
Acheron, didn't he? Should just leave him to die. Have gotten v.
uncomfortable sleeping out on the deck these past few nights, and
still not Admiral, and...

Oh hell with it, I'll save him.

Day 17

Going back to the islands v. good idea, as French frigate was there!
Disguised ship as whaler and took her! Go me!

But still not Admiral.

Day 18

Couldn't stay at islands after all. Managed to prevent Stephen from
getting pissed again with music. After he said, "Ah, Jack, I love it
when we make music together." and smiled at me in all too attractive
manner...

...wait a minute, does Stephen fancy me?

Oh my.

Still not Admiral, damn it all!