Rushing from his office, Norrington followed the two soldiers to the entrance of the fort. "Keep your eyes on them men!" he shouted. "Don't let them reach the dock!"

This was the second time this had happened. Wretched pirates.

"Gillett, take your men west to the docks. Make sure the Dauntless and the rest of the Navy stay at Port Royal."

With a nod, Gillett left, soon disappearing into the midnight fog. "Follow me men." With nothing more than a wave, Norrington started after the small clan. Sure enough they were heading toward the water.

Mr. Mullroy and Murtogg galloped after Gillett, all nerves. It wasn't exactly their fault the pirates had escaped. After all, they didn't know the dog had the keys until they woke up from the attack, locked in one of their own cells. It was pure luck they were able to convince the ragged pup to even lift a paw away from the bone the pirates had thrown him.

However, the Commodore was less than enthusiastic about the soldier's escape. So now with their careers on the line, they needed to do their best to make sure the pirates were recaptured.

They reached the docks not too long after, and quickly set up a perimeter around the Dauntless and the rest of the boats. Gillett informed the other guards of the possible pirate ambush and proceeded in combing every level of all the ships. Mullroy and Murtogg remained outside, carefully watching the streets. An hour passed, and everything was still.

"Where are they?" Mullroy muttered.

"Maybe they weren't heading for the docks," Murtogg speculated. He suddenly felt very anxious. "Do you think Norrington thinks we weren't telling the truth?" When he saw the confused look on his comrade's face he continued. "About the pirates stealing the Dauntless and all."

"Shut up!" Norrington called, leading his company from the main street. "Truth or not, you're at fault for their escape." He signaled for Gillett. "We lost them near the merchant square, and I was certain they were headed here." He turned back to the pair of soldiers. "But thanks to these two men, all of Port Royal is now aware of your position."

Mullroy slumped sheepishly and Murtogg shifted in his place. Norrington continued, "I will not allow this type of carelessness to reside within my company. Gillett…"

The lieutenant stepped closer.

"You will reassign these men to ship duty aboard the Loyal Gale until further reassignment." Norrington scowled at the two. "I believe that won't be too difficult for a pair of soldiers, am I correct?"

Gillett nodded, and with a final glare Norrington led his men back toward the fort.

When their company had finally left, Murtogg sighed. "Well, at least we weren't discharged."

Mullroy nodded. "This is only temporary at any rate." He thought for a moment. "I hope."