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CHAPTER 8

Enter Jack Sparrow

The carriage carrying Governor and Elizabeth Swann pulled in front of the entrance of the fort. Helping his daughter down Elizabeth and her father joined the group of upper class citizens already entering. Inside the fort, Hope Danforth and her father stood with the others for the start of Captain Norrington's promotion to Commodore.

"I find it hard to believe that this is the latest fashion in London," Hope said placing her hand on her abdomen.

"That was what I heard from the shopkeeper when I ordered this dress for you."

"Father, I appreciate that you bought me this dress, it's gorgeous, but, I have plenty that suit me just fine including the dozen you've purchased within the last two years." Hope said pulling out her fan.

"Nonsense. You will soon be the wife of a naval officer. Every where you go people will judge you as such. You must represent the Danforth family and the Gillette family with pride."

Hope was silent as she vigorously fanned herself.

"Are you all right?"

"I'm fine," she said as she continued to fan herself. When she finally looked up she saw Governor Swann and other naval officers walking up to the platform. He held a long cylinder box.

"Hope." When she turned Elizabeth was heading towards her.

"Hello, Elizabeth," Hope said as she hugged her friend.

"Good day, Reverend Danforth."

"Good day, Elizabeth."

"Your dress is divine. Is it new?" Hope asked.

"Indeed. My father bought it for me in hopes that I would wear today."

"No doubt to impress the future Commodore Norrington."

"Yes, he has been…" Elizabeth started but flinched.

"Are you all right?"

"My father bought me a corset. I can barely breathe."

"That makes two of us," Hope said sighing heavily. Soon enough the ceremony started as a group of snare drums and fifes led two lines of guards into the square.

"Two paces march!" a soldier called as they made a path and Norrington appeared in the entryway. "Right about face! Present arms!" The soldiers held their weapons out in a fashion that created a triangled arch that Norrington proceeded to walk under. As the ceremony continued on Governor Swann presented a sword to Norrington, who seemed very pleased. After a few more moments the ceremony ended and the after-party began. Those in attendance began to mingle with the other marines and to congratulate the new commodore. Reverend Danforth left Hope's side with no words. Hope watched him leave a little disappointed. He was always so overprotective but lately it felt like he could care less what she was doing or where she was going. All he cared about was improving her future image as Mrs. Lieutenant Gillette.

"Mrs. Lieutenant Gillette. The wife of Lieutenant Gillette. That's all I will be to others," Hope said softly to herself.

"What did you say?" Elizabeth asked.

"It's nothing," Hope said a little down. Elizabeth was confused by this but decided to let it go. Hope looked over and saw Norrington talking with Edward, Governor Swann, and a few others. "Come on. He appears to be free for the moment." They slowly made their way towards them. When they neared all of them looked over. Norrington stood still whilst staring at Elizabeth. Hope saw this and knew that he fancied Elizabeth more than she cared to accept. Gillette smiled as he walked down to Hope, took her hand, and led her up the stairs. Governor Swann did that same thing for Elizabeth but led her off to the side to talk with her. "Congratulations, Commodore Norrington," Hope said smiling as Gillette led her over to the group.

"Thank you, Miss Danforth. Now I must ask the both of you. Have you decided on a wedding day?" The two looked at each other.

"We're not quite sure yet," Gillette said

"Not sure? You have been engaged for two years," one of the men said.

"I know. There have been too many things happening these past two years. You were out on tours many times, then my father was very ill and after that he was visiting other ports for one reason or another," Hope said.

"I must apologize for that. Hopefully, things will die down enough that the ceremony can be done," Norrington said as he looked behind him at Elizabeth. Hope saw this.

"Go talk to her. You'll feel better," Hope said. Norrington smiled and nodded.

"If you will excuse me," he said going to Elizabeth. After he did this Hope touched her abdomen again and started to fan herself. Edward looked at her concerned and placed his hand on her back.

"Are you all right?" Gillette asked.

"Yes, I'm fine," Hope said as she looked away trying to hide her grimaces.

"If I may, you don't look fine."

"It's nothing to be concerned about." Gillette was still doubtful at her statements. She looked in Elizabeth's direction as Commodore Norrington led her away to the parapet. Edward followed her gaze.

"He's been fancying her for quite awhile now."

"I've noticed that. At least he's finally accepted my sister's death and moved on." After a few moments, Reverend Danforth walked up.

"Ah, Lieutenant Gillette. How are the wedding plans coming?" Edward and Hope smiled.

"Gradually. It's been rather difficult what with going on tours and all."

"Understandable. As I said to you both before, there is no need for a big ceremony. We could very easily go the church and perform the ceremony any time."

"We appreciate that father, but we both want Edward's family in England to be here"

"My mother would never forgive me if she couldn't make it to the ceremony." Edward continued talking with the Reverend as Hope turned her attention back to Elizabeth and Norrington. As she did she saw Elizabeth fall over the low wall.

"Elizabeth!" Hope cried out running to the edge followed closely by Gillette and a few others. Norrington had heard Hope cry out and turned to find Elizabeth missing and Hope going to the edge of the parapet and looking down. When he looked down himself, he saw the white splash of water.

"Elizabeth!" he cried. At the depth and volume of his voice, the other marines came running. Norrington started to remove his jacket but was stopped by Gillette.

"Sir, the rocks. It's a miracle she missed them." Norrington replaced his jacket and ran off. Before Gillette ran, he turned to Hope who was more frightened than that day in the square with that pirate.

"It will be okay," he said touching her arm before running off and catching up with Norrington. All the marines, not on sentry duty, followed him closely. When Hope looked back down, she saw a man dive off the Interceptor. Running back into the fort, Governor Swann met her.

"Hope, come with me. I will need you to go with my daughter if she's injured," he said insistently, grabbing her arm and pulling her with him.

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By the time the governor and Hope reached the dock, Elizabeth was still lying on the ground. The man who had rescued her had Norrington's sword at his throat.

"On your feet."

"Elizabeth," Governor Swann said as he helped her up and threw his coat over her. "Are you all right?"

"Yes I'm fine." The governor, Elizabeth, and Hope looked over at the man. He had long black hair, a mustache, a beard divided into two short braids, a red bandana over his forehead, and coal lined eyes. She could not help but stare at him. If she did not know any, better he looked like a pirate. The man looked at her, intrigued and smiled. She only glared back just as the governor yelled out.

"Shoot him!" the governor said continuing to put his coat on Elizabeth.

"Father!" Elizabeth cried hitting his arms.

"What?" her father asked confused.

"Commodore. Do you really intend to kill my rescuer?" Norrington looked at her as he lowered his sword, causing a wave effect within the other marines. The man turned, clasped his hands together, and bowed thanking her. Norrington sheathed his sword and raised his hand.

"I believe thanks are in order." The man hesitated at the gesture.

"Hope. Would you please take Elizabeth to the doctor," Governor Swann asked.

"Of course," Hope said as she grabbed Elizabeth's arm and pulled her away. Elizabeth did not move her attention from the two men. "Elizabeth, come. We need to get you to the doctor." As she spoke, she saw the man accept the gesture and Norrington pull his arm and lift up his right sleeve.

"Had a brush with the East India Trading Company did we? Pirate?" Hope could not believe it.

"Hang him," the governor ordered.

"Keep your guns on him, men. Gillette, fetch some irons." Norrington saw the glimpse of a tattoo and lifted the man's sleeve more to reveal a setting sun and a bird flying over ocean waves.

"Well, well. Jack Sparrow, isn't it?" Norrington said pushing Jack's arm down in force.

"Captain Jack Sparrow, if you please, sir."

"Well, I don't see your ship, Captain." Norrington said looking out into the bay.

"I'm in the market, as it were."

"He said he'd come to commandeer one," Murtogg added in.

"I told you he was telling the truth. These are his, sir," Mullroy said bending over, picking up Jack's things, and holding them out to Norrington. He picked up the pistol and examined it as Jack reached out for it but withdrew his hand.

"No additional shot, nor power," he spoke arrogantly. Replacing the pistol, he reached for the compass. "A compass that doesn't point north." He then unsheathed the sword and smirked. "And I half expected it to be made of wood." Jack smiled small as Norrington re-sheathed it. "You are without doubt the worst pirate I have ever heard of." Jack held up his two index fingers and leaned forward a bit.

"But you have heard of me." Norrington glared before forcibly pulling him and pushing him away to where Gillette returned with the irons. Elizabeth threw her father's coat off and marched after Norrington. Hope followed quickly handing the jacket back to the governor and standing between him and a few other soldiers.

"Commodore, I really must protest," Elizabeth said.

"Carefully, Lieutenant," Norrington said, apparently ignoring Elizabeth's plea.

"Pirate or not, this man saved my life," Elizabeth pleaded as she stood in front of Jack. Norrington looked at her.

"One good deed is not enough to redeem a man of a lifetime of wickedness."

"But it seems enough to condemn him," Jack spitted back.

"Indeed," Norrington fired back. Elizabeth turned to Hope.

"Hope. Please tell me this isn't right."

"Hope, is it? What a lovely name," Jack said smiling. Gillette pulled Jack's other hand with force and glared at him angrily.

"Oh. Obviously she belongs to you. Good choice, mate."

"Silence!" Norrington yelled before Gillette could do anything to Jack for his comment.

"Hope," Elizabeth said again.

"I'm sorry, Elizabeth. In any normal case it might help, but not for a pirate. Saving the life of one cannot replace the many others a pirate might have killed." Gillette finished putting the irons on Jack and went too stand next to Hope.

"Finally," Jack said throwing the chain of his irons around Elizabeth's neck. "I knew you'd warm up to me. Commodore Norrington, my effects, please," Jack demanded in a warning tone. "And my hat," he added. Norrington hesitated. "Commodore." Norrington turned to Mullroy and took Jack's belongings. "Elizabeth? It is Elizabeth isn't it?"

"It's Miss Swann."

"Miss Swann, if you'd be so kind. Come, come, dear. We don't have all day." Norrington reluctantly handed Elizabeth the belongings as Jack turned her around to face him with his pistol at her temple. "As for you, Miss Hope," Jack said looking at her. "I have a very busy schedule so if you wouldn't mind helping your friend here get me on my way." Hope looked at Norrington. He sighed, defeated, and pointed his head toward Jack. When she approached him, he smirked at her. "Nice of you to join us." As Elizabeth put his hat on, Hope grabbed his belt and secured it around his waist, threading the strap through the clip.

"Easy on the goods, darling." Hope glared at him.

"You're despicable," Elizabeth said.

"Sticks and stones, love. I saved your life, you save mine, we're square." Jack said back arrogantly.

"You won't get away with this. They will catch you," Hope added tightening the belt.

"I already have, love." Hope slowly stepped back into the group of marines. After she did, he spun Elizabeth back around and began to back up, followed by the others. "Gentlemen, maladies. You will always remember this as the day that you almost caught, Captain, Jack, Sparrow!" Jack said pushing Elizabeth into Norrington's waiting arms and almost toppling the others as Jack turned and hit a lever with his foot. Grabbing onto the rising rope he was pulled up as the cannon on the other end fell fast. Norrington and Gillette pulled Elizabeth and Hope back from the falling cannon. It broke through the deck to form a gaping hole and caused a few marines to fall into it. Once Jack reached the top he caught a hold of another rope attached to a swinging beam.

"Now will you shoot him?" the governor yelled.

"Open fire." The marines did as told. Jack yelled in protest as the shots missed him. He swung around a couple more times before landing on a distant beam. "On his heels," Norrington ordered as the marines charged after him. Jack threw his chains over the rope and slide down to the ground, then sprinting down the dock and over the bridge dodging heavy fire.

"Gillette. Mr. Sparrow has a dawn appointment with the gallows. I would hate for him to miss it." Norrington said turning to him after they reached the upper dock. Gillette nodded and took off with a group of marines. As the governor, Elizabeth, and Hope reached Norrington the governor turned to Hope.

"See that she gets back home safely. The both of you."

"Yes, Governor." Hope said as her and Elizabeth quickly made their way into town.

NOTE: I know most of it is copied. But, like I said in the note on the last chapter, the parts from now on are from the movie, meaning same lines and same situations. The only difference is the addition of Hope to those lines and scenes as you have just read. PLEASE REVIEW!!!

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