Title: Sea Longing part 17/?
Author: GundamNymph
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Archive?: Yes you can, but please let me know. I'm hoping to have Doll BETA it for me, though, before you do. Already on
Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean
Disclaimer: pouts No. I do NOT own Pirates of the Caribbean. sniffle Don't remind me!
Rating: R to NC-17
Pairings: Jack/Will Elizabeth/Colin Jack/Red and Jack/Sophie hints
Summary: Will is kidnapped not long after coming to term with Jack's leave. Elizabeth and Jack set out to save him. Again.
!!!!WARNING!!!! Slash ahead! Attempted rape. Killing. My first slash! Be easy on me! You see ANY flaws, please let me know. I'll have another excuse to see the movie again. Same for any possible OOC. Also, I know NOTHING about ships! I'm guessing here! Same about the history time-line.
Elizabeth grinned at a nervous Colin. "Agatha wanted off white with peach, but I agree with Teresa on the white and the frothy blue. We have plenty of white for fabric and Melissa said she can have the tablecloths ready in time for the reception. What do you think?"
Her fiancé shifted in his seat uncomfortably. "I'm not really good at this, Elizabeth. Whatever makes you happy."
"Smart move, laddie." Both turned in their seats to look up as Jack waltzed into the parlor as if he owned it, hands flying about and head cocked to the side. Business as usual.
A smile broke out on their faces as they raced over to greet him.
"Jack!" Elizabeth threw her arms around him and gave him a peck on his cheek. She wrinkled her nose slightly as she pulled away, though, unwashed pirate finally reaching her senses.
"Captain Sparrow. I'm glad you could make it." Colin shook hands with him as the pirate smiled wryly at Elizabeth.
"I know I don't smell of roses, love. But when we finally got your letter we were an ocean away. Had to turn around and come back with few stops as possible to make it. Even gave up on the perfect raid on a LOVELY Spanish ship." There was a wistful note to that husky and heavily accented voice, but it was ignored. For the moment. Jack would be sure to remind them later, no doubt, of his great loss.
Elizabeth's brown eyes hunted around. "We? Where's Will?"
"Right here."
Jack smirked as Will embraced her from behind and swung her into the air. She squealed in delight, but batted at his arms to put her down. She hugged him as she was placed back on the floor. "It's so good to see you! How have you been?!"
Will laughed. "Good enough I say."
She pulled away to comment and ended up just staring at him. He had changed. His wide eyes were still expressive and warm, but there was a hard edge in them now. A scarf much like Jack's pulled back his hair from his face and she fingered the dark locks that now fell past his shoulders. An earring shown in one ear, causing a chill to go through her at the sight of such a change.
She eyed the dirty shirt and torn black trousers critically. She opened her mouth to say something but her father cut her off.
"What is going ON in here?! Elizabeth?!"
All turned to see Governor Swann staring at their guests wide eyed and sputtering. Elizabeth swept over to her father's side to hug him. "Will and Jack made it! Isn't it wonderful?!"
Will and Colin eyed one another, both biting back smiles at Weatherby's pale, sweating face. Jack just grinned smugly.
"Pirates!"
She gave him a contending glare. "Oh, daddy. It's just Jack and Will. Jack saved my life numerous times and I grew up with Will. They won't hurt anyone, will you?"
Will shook his head, but sent a look to his lover. Jack held up his clasped hands together in submission as both he and Elizabeth continued to glare at him. "I wouldn't DREAM of it, love."
"Jack you blackguard, where'd you run off to now?" All turned to see blue whirlwind enter the parlor. It was a rather petite young woman, but she held herself tall. Dark auburn hair cascaded down her back freely and Elizabeth knew she'd seen those dark eyes somewhere.
"Excuse me, but do I know you?"
The girl in the blue dress turned to look at her and her face lit up as she did a small curtsey, smile beginning to form. "You must be Elizabeth! I've heard quite a bit about you. Congratulations on your engage-!" The girl stopped in mid sentence when she saw Jack. She bustled over to the wary man and slapped him. "Jack Sparrow! Sometimes I don't know WHY I put up with you! You were SUPPOSE to wait for us down at the docks!"
Jack rubbed his jaw and shared a glance with his lover. "I don't think I deserved that."
Will raised an eyebrow at him, but spoke to the fuming young woman. "I'm sorry, Miss Cassandra, but Jack wanted to survey the area before meeting up with anybody."
Cassandra sighed. "It's CASSIE to you, dear. Well, I guess there WOULD be a good reason involved if you were with him, William. It's just that there was some filth giving me and the others a hard time."
Jack perked up at this and squinted, swaying slightly as his expression became hard. "What kind of filth?"
She laughed. "Nothing the girls and I couldn't handle."
"Where ARE Red and AnaMaria?"
Elizabeth grinned. "Anamaria and Angelina made it?"
Will chuckled as his lover evaded Cassandra's glare. "They wouldn't miss it for the world. I think they fell in love with you."
She blushed slightly but batted her hand at him. "Nonsense. We just got on very well."
"E-elizabeth! Pirates?!"
All turned to she a sick looking Governor. Elizabeth frowned in worry. "Father, are you okay? You KNOW I sent out invitations to Will and Jack."
Jack strolled over to him and slung a friendly arm around Weatherby. Apparently too friendly, as the Governor's color took on a nasty gray. "I must thank you, Governor Swann. It was an easy docking into port. You have my crew's thanks as well. And here they were all worried we'd be shot at the second we entered the area."
Swann blanched and continued to stare at him. "What?"
Will walked over and pulled Jack away from the trembling man. "I'm sorry, Governor. Jack tends to be a little..."
Jack smiled brightly. "Charming?"
Will glared fondly at him. "Vexatious."
Swann withdrew his kerchief and held it to his mouth. "Yes, well, as long as all of you agree not to...act like..."
"Pirates?" Cassandra piped up helpfully.
Swann shuddered. "Heathens, is more like it," he sighed. "I shall speak with the Commodore. I don't believe he knows how many of you will be coming."
The man turned to leave, but stopped in the doorway and turned to look at Jack. "HOW many of you will be here?"
"Hmm." Jack stared off at the ceiling while counting on his fingers. "Well, me and the lad, of course. Then there's Ana and Red and Cassandra. Gibbs will want to come. Rags wanted to come, he's always wanted to be at one. So that drags Pints along as well. That makes seven, give or take. The rest will be staying at the taverns and on board The Pearl."
Swann nodded weakly before spinning on a heel and leaving. Will smiled sadly as he kissed his lover's cheek. "Poor Governor. You'll be the end of him, love."
Jack tilted his head at him and glared. "What did I say about public affections?"
Cassandra snorted. "Oh, give it up, Jack. Everyone knows he's already got you wrapped around his finger."
Jack swiveled to look at her, opening his mouth indignantly but she cut him off. "You know it's true! Don't you DARE say otherwise or I'll tell Missie you 'mistreated' us while we were gone."
Elizabeth and Colin watched in amusement as Jack paled. "You wouldn't. Not to your own Da. Your own flesh and blood?" The slight man's expression was scandalized and his voice horrified.
It was only then that Elizabeth recognized the woman's eyes. They were Jack's eyes. So was the hair and just about everything else. "Your daughter?" she asked, a little bewildered.
Cassandra and Will turned to look at her. She smiled meekly. "Aye. I suppose I didn't give a proper introduction, eh?"
Cassandra held out her hand and Elizabeth shook it. "Cassandra Devriox."
Elizabeth blinked. "Devriox? Isn't that French?"
Cassandra smiled widely. "Aye. Me Mum came from France. She lived in Tortuga until she died."
Elizabeth's gaze flickered over all three of them, realization coming to her eyes. "Ah. Then it's nice to meet you, Miss Devriox."
"Call me Cassandra, love."
Elizabeth stared at her a moment. "How old ARE you?"
Cassandra laughed. "Turning fifteen come this spring. I know I look older."
Colin looked over at Jack, raising an eyebrow in question. Jack rolled his eyes. "It's a LONG story. Perhaps one told over refreshments?"
Will scowled and swatted the back of his lover's head. "Is that all you think about? RUM?"
Jack looked at him with wide eyes. "Of course not! There's my Pearl, treasure raiding, pirates who might mutiny and dastardly plans to think about."
Will raised an eyebrow at Colin and Elizabeth as if to say 'see what I have to live with'. A small hand snaked around his waist and he looked down at his lover.
"And then there's you, love," Jack whispered huskily. "Entirely different category."
"Cassie! Have you found that low, no-good scoundrel you call a father?!" Red emerged into the room, arm in a sling. She perched her good hand on her hip and glared at Jack. She opened he mouth to shout at him but Cassandra held up a hand.
"Will's already explained everything. Where's Ana?"
Red gave Jack and Will an amused look before yelling. "Oy! Ana! The bastard's over here!" Elizabeth could hear the servants running about in fear outside.
Jack tittered. "That's CAPTAIN to you!"
She glared at him. "Only until I get my own ship back. As I recall, you were the reason I lost it!"
Jack raised a finger and returned her glare. "I'll have you know, it was not my fault at all. I was a rather innocent party. It was because of YOUR crew-"
Will leaned close and whispered in his ear, "Jack, it's a lost cause. Give it up before she shoots you in the foot. You know she will. You yourself said her temper's hotter than an active volcano."
His lover huffed but remained silent.
Red chuckled wildly. "Now that's the kind of Jack Sparrow I like to see! Ana! You have to see this! The boy's at it again!"
Anamaria came through the door as Will sent a look at Red. "If you WANT him to stay quite you HAVE to stop provoking him."
"Tell me again why I don't just strand her somewhere?!" Jack hissed at Will. Soon the two of them were nose to nose with a worried Colin and Elizabeth, angered Will, and an amused Cassandra and Anamaria looking on.
Red sneered. "Because, 'captain', you don't have the balls!"
Jack's eyes narrowed dangerously. "As you remember, 'love', I DO have them. And because of them I was able to commandeer your ship."
Red went white with fury. "Let's see how well you fuck the boy when you don't have them any more!"
Will quickly stepped in between them as she lunged at the shorter man.
Cassandra leaned close to the 'civilized' people. "That's what I like about William. Jack calls it stupidity. I call it pure nerve. Bravery. No one else would dare interrupt those two in a fight."
Will held back his lover and stared at Red. "Will you KINDLY stop antagonizing the man? I thought we had an accord about this?"
The tall woman scowled fiercely, but bit her lip and stepped away. Will turned around to Jack and glared at him. "And you. Jack, you PROMISED to behave while we were here!"
Jack glared right back at him. "I PROMISED to 'behave' if SHE did! And you WILL stand down, whelp! I will NOT have you downplaying me in front of ANY one!"
"Even if it's to save the Little Captain that you hold so dear? What were you going to do if she'd made good on her threat?"
"She couldn't as much as she wants to, whelp. The woman may be strong, but she's no man. And WHAT did I say about you interrupting my fights?"
Will looked at him crossly. "And have you already forgotten our vows in this matter? Huh, Jack?"
Jack seemed to lose all steam, but there was still indignation in his narrowed dark eyes. "No, I haven't."
Will smiled gently at him. "Then we shouldn't have to have these spats so often, now would we?"
Jack squinted up at his lover, eyebrow raised, before smiling just as gently. "I've said it before and I'll say it again: you'll be the end of me."
The younger man leaned in close and nibbled on his ear. "But you usually say it after strenuous activities."
A smirk lit both their faces as they kissed each other on the lips briefly, but tenderly and certainly not lacking any heat.
Anamaria rolled her eyes. "You two DO remember who's wedding this is, right?"
They turned to blink at her owlishly as Cassandra snorted and Red snickered. Will adopted a sheepish smile and blushed as he looked over at Elizabeth. He didn't try to leave his lover's arms, though. "My apologies."
Elizabeth waved an amused hand at him. "Don't worry about it." She looked up at Colin. "I can only hope we'll be like that someday."
Colin grinned widely and leaned down to kiss her nose. "I'm sure we will."
"Aw. Now isn't that sweet?"
Elizabeth glared at Jack, but he only winked at her and turned back to his lover. Will blushed brightly as Jack's wicked tongue did wicked things to his ear. He cleared his throat and pulled away as Jack smiled smugly up at him.
"So, now we're here. Should we wait for the others? Pintel and Ragetti were going to help Gibbs bring up our things."
Elizabeth gave him a playful grin. "I can assume you have proper attire?"
"We do. It should meet your father and Norrington's standards. Just don't ask where they came from."
Elizabeth laughed merrily and began to usher them out into the hall. "We have some rooms ready. You should have everything you'll need."
Will waited by Jack on the stairs. "It takes place tomorrow?"
Elizabeth's smile brightened in answer.
Jack's wide grin showed off his gold teeth. "When's the bachelor party?"
Both Elizabeth and Colin looked at him blankly. Anamaria and Red were conspiring in each other's ear. Cassandra was rolling her eyes and Will was trying hard to control his expression.
"Jack, I doubt Colin will be having one."
Jack looked at his lover incredulously. "What? No party? How's that possible?! It's his last chance at freedom before he ties the knot forever!"
Will smiled tolerantly at him. "It's not a tradition among the higher class. I'm sorry Jack, but you'll have to wait until tomorrow for the rum."
Jack pouted as three pirates entered the house, toting a large trunk between them. Elizabeth's eyes widened at the bald pirate and the one with the glass eye. She stared at Jack in disbelief. "THEM?!"
The captain nodded easily, leaning against the wall. "Aye, them."
The taller of the two gazed at her meekly. "We won't cause no trouble, miss. None 't tall."
The shorter bald one didn't say anything, but stood in front of his companion protectively with a scowl on his face. Elizabeth looked from one face to another, before she was finally looking at Will.
The young man shrugged his shoulders and a little grin formed on his face. "They've proved themselves trustworthy, Elizabeth. They may still be a little rough around the edges, but they deserve a second chance. Just like Jack did."
Will turned soft eyes on his lover a moment, causing Elizabeth and Cassandra to melt while Ana and Red rolled their eyes. "And besides, Ragetti just wanted to see the wedding. He said you'd make the prettiest bride. Pintel is just coming along to 'keep an eye on him'."
Pintel, the shorter pirate, just snorted and sneered, but kept quiet. Elizabeth narrowed her eyes at the shifty eyed Ragetti, who DID seem to be eager to be there. Pintel started to glare darker and darker as the silence wore on and his friend began to fidget nervously.
Finally, Elizabeth gave a bright smile and looked up at her love. "I think it's worth a shot. What about you, darling?"
Colin grinned at her. "Whatever you say, my heart."
Elizabeth blushed prettily at this endearment while a few pirates in the room made a few cat calls. "All right, all right! Enough!" She still blushed as she waved her arms about. "You make whatever comments you like...at DINNER tomorrow. But until then, you think you can hold those sharp tongues or yours? Or are you unable to keep your wits, rogues that you are?"
That earned a few amused and admired glances, but they all promised to behave. She had a trembling servant show Red, Ana, Gibbs, Ragetti and Pintel their rooms, the chest was to be dropped off in Will and Jack's room.
She turned on the lovebirds, tucking her arm against her fiancé's side. "Now, I do believe you will be anticipated at dinner tonight. The Commodore will want to know what to expect tomorrow. Do you think you can clean him up, Will?"
Both pirate's eyebrows flew up to their scarves, but Will's look was of fond amusement and Jack's of a dawning horror. The captain stepped forward a bit, waving fluttering fingers in question. "Now, Elizabeth, dear, EXACTLY how much of me is expected to be 'cleaned up'?"
Will glared at his lover. "Jack, we already HAD this discussion. This is a high class wedding. Practically royal! Nothing at all like your super brief marriage to Sophie in a Tortuga brothel! You promised..."
Jack cringed.
"And you're not getting out of it. If it's any consolation, I and the other's will be going through the same thing."
Jack's lips quirked and he squinted pleadingly at their hosts. Elizabeth was biting the inside of her lip to prevent any laughter and she could feel Colin going through the same pains.
"Ana and Angelina will be in dresses..."
Jack half turned back to his cajoling lover, cocking his head in slight interest. Will grinned slyly, sliding over to Jack's side and wrapping his arms around the wary pirate. "I promise you it will be painless," he breathed into that ear, knowing his message was received loud and clear by how his lover stood straighter and leaned into his touch.
"And just imagine Commodore Norrington's face when he sees us."
Jack smirked.
This just might have merit after all.
A/N: Yes, Cassie DOES seem like a Mary-sue, but she wasn't meant to be. Yet another thing I plan on fixing.
Well, anyway, I DID get her in for you guys . I'm hoping to do an interlude after this fic is done. It takes place after the first smut scene and before they meet up with Elizabeth again. Jack's sick, Pinters and Rags show up, we meet Cassie and find out about Sophie...What do you think?
Also, I know the timeline is a little off in regards to wedding dates. Will fix that later as well. Hopefully. ;;
On a side note, I'm still working on my Sleepy Hollow Slashy Ichabod fic(s). Painted Velvet (formerly Velvet Night), a Ichabod/OMC is about halfway done and should be posted soon. All my other SHs are on the backburner.
Then there are those LXG, OUATIM and Underworld fics I wanted to do...
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