I don't own POTC. I've decided to pretend to own Jack and Will, though. Oh, and if any of you know if I spelled starb'rd right, do tell. According to the stupid computer, it isn't.

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Jack and Ryn ran to the ship, dodging guards by ducking into alleys.

As they ran, Ryn asked Jack, "What are the cannons for?"

"My warning." Jack said. "The ship has been found and they need me on it to leave."

Ryn frowned in confusion. "Doesn't the code say 'any man for himself?'" she asked.

"Yes, but the codes are more guidelines anyway." Jack said. "Besides, we're all one big happy family. We wouldn't want to lose one of our own."

Strange pirates! Ryn thought.

They ran down to the dock where soldiers were fighting a rabble of men and women for control of a beautiful ship.

Jack turned to Ryn and said, "Stay out of trouble. Go to my cabin and barricade yourself in." He then ran off and leaped readily into the fray, drawing his sword and knife.

Ryn found the captain's cabin and went in. As she barricaded the door, she heard a sweet voice ask, "Who are you?" Ryn turned around and saw a beautiful young woman of about twenty. She had long, brown hair and deep brown eyes framed by long lashes. Her perfect body was covered b man's tight breeches and a loose white shirt. This woman was more beautiful than Ryn had ever hoped to be.

Ryn found her voice. "I'm Ryn. I take it you're Elizabeth?"

"Yes." she said. "Are you... Jack's, um, woman?"

Ryn laughed. "No, I'm not. He said he brought me to keep you company."

Elizabeth smiled and looked at Ryn. "I believe he brought you for more than just keeping little old me company!" she said.

The woman laughed. They sat and talked until the sounds of fighting wore down. Then, they un-barricaded the door and peered out.

They saw the crew cleaning the bodies off the deck. As they watched, Elizabeth said, "There's Will! See, the one dumping the soldier off the starb'rd side?"

Ryn looked. She saw a young man with mid-length, curly, brown hair and an amazing body. He looked their way and smiled at Elizabeth. His eyes were a deep and caring.

Then, Ryn spotted Jack. He was walking towards them. As he got closer, Ryn could see that there were sadness lines on his face and that his eyes were a dark, almost black, brown.

Jack came closer and said, "Well. Ryn, I see you've met Lizzie."

"Yes, I have." Ryn said. Then, Will came over.

"I don't believe we have met." he said to Ryn. "I'm William Turner."

Ryn smiled at him and said, "'allo! I'm Kathryn."

"Better known as Ryn." Elizabeth said as she gazed adoringly at Will.

"Thankee, dear." Will said as he draped an arm around her shoulder.

Jack rolled his eyes and said, "Ryn, love, why don't I show you around the ship and we'll leave the 'lovebirds' to their business." The four laughed.

"Of course. I'd love to see the rest of the ship."

Jack showed her around. When he was finished with most, he showed her her cabin. Coincidentally, it was right next to his.

"If you get bored or scared, don't hesitate to come in." Jack told her. You'll always be welcome in my cabin."

"Um...thanks?" Ryn said. "That's very... nice?... of you."

Jack smiled and led the way back to the deck.

That evening, Will, Elizabeth, Jack, and Ryn ate dinner in the Captain's (Jack's) cabin. As they ate, Will and Jack told Ryn of their first adventure together. They told her of Barbossa, his monkey, Isla de Muerta, and everything else. Ryn was captivated. She had no idea that two people could have so many adventures! Ryn decided she'd stay on the Black Pearl as long as she was welcome.

Soon everyone went to their cabins. As Ryn was drifting off, she heard crying. It didn't sound like a woman, though. And, it was coming from the cabin next to her!

Ryn got out of bed, crept into the hall, and listened outside Jack's door. She was right- it was coming form here!

She knocked, then opened the door. Jack was fitfully tossing and turning on his bunk.

Ryn walked over and sat on the edge lf the bed. She laid her hand on his forehead and smoothed back his hair.

Suddenly, Jack sat up and opened his eyes. He spotted Ryn. "What are you doing in here?" he asked her.

"I, I heard crying," she said as he wiped his eyes, "and I came to see if you were alright. What did you dream, if it's not too bold to ask."

"No one's told ye, I gather?" he said. Jack sighed as Ryn shook her head no. "I'll tell ye then..."