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CHAPTER 6

The Proposal

Hope only got halfway up the street when she passed by Murtogg and Mullroy. She had hoped to slip past them unnoticed but failed as they realized who she was and doubled back blocking her way.

"Miss Danforth, why are you not being escorted? Captain Norrington told you, that you are too be escorted at all times." Murtogg asked.

"I do not need to be escorted all the time. Although the Captain's intentions are noble."

"What about your ordeal?"

"I was seventeen years old, I'm nineteen now. I'm perfectly capable of taking care of myself, gentlemen,"

"We understand that, miss, but we are all under orders too escort you if you're out unaccompanied." Mullroy said.

"She is old enough to be unescorted," Murtogg said.

"Oh, she's old enough to be unescorted is she? You do realize we could very well be punished if we go against the captain's orders, don't you?"

"Yes, I am aware of that." Hope looked between the both of them and quickly slipped past them, unnoticed.

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Hope continued up the road and encountered Lieutenant Gillette coming around the corner.

"Edward."

"Hope? What are you doing out unescorted?" Hope looked behind her and saw Murtogg and Mullroy still arguing.

"I wasn't. Mr. Murtogg and Mullroy were escorting me." Gillette sighed.

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"I'm not saying that we should not escort her, I'm saying that she is old enough to be unescort…" Murtogg said stopping mid sentence and looking around as did Mullroy. They looked behind them and saw Hope and Gillette heading towards them. Mullroy elbowed Murtogg.

"Now you've done it."

"What I've done?" Murtogg was unable to finish his sentence as the two reached them.

"Lieutenant," Mullroy said as the two saluted.

"Mr. Murtogg, Mr. Mullroy. Please explain why Miss Danforth is unescorted?" Hope looked over at them and gave them a warning look. They hesitated a moment not sure what to do. "Well? What is your answer?" Gillette asked.

"We encountered Miss Danforth in the town unescorted," Murtogg said. Hope sighed softy and lowered her head knowing what was coming.

"Then we were escorting her back to her home after explaining to her she should not have been out by herself," Mullroy added. Gillette looked at her.

"Hope, you know what Captain Norrington told you. You are not to be out alone since your ordeal."

"That was two years ago and the first time something like that has happened and I have been out unescorted since I was ten."

"That's no excuse. You are a young woman now and men, especially those filthy pirates flock to other women around your age." She was silent. "That will be all gentlemen, return to your patrol."

"Yes, sir. Good day, Miss Danforth," they said removing their hats and bowing. Hope bowed back as the two continued on their way.

"Come. I will escort you back home," he said holding out his arm and she took it as they began to slowly walk towards her home. "Hope, I only said those things because I care about you, and like Captain Norrington, I don't want anything to happen to you. I would break apart if I ever lost you." Hope smiled and looked up at him.

"I know you do and I appreciate your concern but I'm not a little girl anymore. I don't need to be escorted everywhere. I feel like I'm in a cage when I'm subjected to that."

"Let's not talk about this now. I was going to tell you this tonight but right now is better."

"What is it?" Hope asked concerned.

"We are leaving on another tour tomorrow and the captain does not know how soon we will return." Hope was saddened by this.

"You're going after a pirate ship aren't you?"

"Yes. Captain Norrington believes it to be the ship that attacked Port Royal five years ago."

"I see." Gillette saw how sad she was and stopped. He turned to face her and took her hands in his own

"I know that night holds horrible memories for you and I apologize for mentioning it."

"It's okay. You can't change what has happened in the past. Those events will be brought up again eventually. But, it's not just that. You will be missing the party Elizabeth's father is giving." They stopped.

"That is next week isn't it?"

"Yes," Hope said very upset. Gillette grabbed both her shoulders

"If it's next week maybe I can convince Captain Norrington to return sooner."

"Really?" Hope asked perking up a little.

"Yes."

"How will you convince him?"

"Explain to him that I had to leave my fiancé the day after we were engaged."

"You honestly think he would…what?" Hope said finally catching on what he was saying.

"I just came from speaking with your father."

"You did?" Hope said still shocked.

"Hope, we are both reaching a point where decisions must be made that affects the rest of our lives, for the good in this case." She was speechless.

"We have known each other for a long time and every year that passes, I feel that we have become closer." He stopped for a moment ,reached into his pocket and pulled out a brown box. "You are fine woman, Hope. Any man could call himself lucky to marry you. Every time I see you my heart weakens and sometimes I cannot breathe." He opened the box to reveal a gold ring with a small diamond in the middle. "I love you, Hope Danforth, would you give me the honor of becoming my wife? Will you marry me?" Hope smiled and tears welled in her eyes.

"Yes, Edward." Gillette said smiling as they embraced.

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The next morning the final supplies were being loaded onto the Dauntless and the Interceptor for their mission of capturing the pirate ship that has been ravaging port towns throughout the Caribbean. No one knew what would happen or when the Royal Navy would return. Most feared that another attack would come once the town was left ill guarded, but that fear was said to be unlikely. Hope stood on the upper dock with Edward as they said their farewells. Both their hands were entwined together near their necks.

"I wish I didn't have to leave you so soon."

"You could always the Captain what we talked about yesterday. Hint." Gillette smiled and kissed her hands.

"We'll see what happens. I love you."

"I love you too." Gillette smiled before he leaned in and kissed her. Norrington walked up to tell Gillette it was time to go but stopped when he saw the both of them. When they drew apart he called to him.

"Lieutenant. We will be weighing anchor shortly."

"Yes, sir," Gillette said as he reluctantly pulled away. "Good bye."

"Good bye." With that he turned and walked down the ramp, turning to look back at Hope once more, and acknowledging Norrington on the way. Norrington bowed before he turned as well. "Captain," Hope called out as Norrington turned back around. "Be careful."

"I will. Good bye, Miss Danforth." Hope nodded as Norrington continued on towards the Dauntless and boarded. Hope watched from the dock until both ships were just a dot on the horizon. When she walked away one of the maids, Ann, waited for her by the carriage to take her to the governor's house since she had not told Elizabeth about her engagement.

NOTE: Sorry this was short. I had a big scene change here and I felt starting a new chapter would be better. The chapters after the next will be the movie with a few different lines and scenes added. Also, some scenes deleted and some changed completely around, exp: interactions between characters. So, please don't hate me for this. This is Pirates of the Caribbean set in an Alternate Universe or Alternate Reality, so things can be changed around. PLEASE REVIEW!!!!

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