Summary: This is the movie pirates of the Caribbean with the story told through the eyes of Elizabeth Swann.

Disclaimer: I don't own anything, not even the storyline.

Chapter Five

I saw the sky darken and looked up to see a cloud cover the moon, just like the fear that rapidly covered my heart as I saw the ship I was being rowed to. It was dark, with black sails and a torch lit at the front, which illuminated the sails. The side was covered by smoke as the cannons shot every few seconds, almost rhythmically. I looked down at my lap, unable to look at the ship as we arrived closer and closer. It chilled my heart, for reasons I was unsure of. I tried to stay calm, though, if I just followed my plan all will be okay. I hoped.

Once the rowboat was along side the ship, I was helped aboard by the two pirates who had accompanied me. I stood aboard the ship, and straightened my dress, hoping my fear wasn't obvious to them. I looked ahead, and standing up deck, was a man, wearing a captains hat. He was fearful, and I saw him just long enough to see a monkey swing to his shoulder, before a one of the pirates started dragging me away, much to my displeasure. He didn't drag me far, however, as another pirate stepped in the way. He was tall, with black skin and strange clothes on. He also looked strong, and quite frightful.

"I didn't know we was takin' on captives." He commented.

"She's invoked the right of parley with Captain Barbossa." The pirate holding onto my arm said, and I stepped forward.

"I am here to negotiate –" I began, before the black pirate slapped me across the face, which was quite painful. I put up a hand to my face, which was surely showing my shock at the sting.

"You will speak when spoken to." He commanded to me.

And then the man I had seen before with the monkey, the one I was sure was the captain came up behind the pirate and grabbed his still-raised wrist.

"And ye not lay a hand on those under the protection of parley." He said, his voice fairly quiet, but had more of an impact then the other pirates yelling.

"Aye, sir." Was his captives reply, I look of anger on his face, and he snatched his hand back when released.

"My apologies, Miss." He said, as his attention came to me, his voice in a well-mannered tone, but to me, still sounded barbaric.

"Captain Barbossa," I said, and when he didn't deny that it was him, I continued. "I am here to negotiate the cessation of hostilities against Port Royal ."

He looked like he was considering it for a second before replying. "There are a lot of long words in there, Miss; we're naught but humble pirates." He began to laugh a little, before replying suspiciously. "What is it that you want?"

"I want you to leave and never come back." I said, and my strong hateful words were greeted by laughter.

"I'm disinclined to acquiesce to your request." He replied, and I stared at him, in shock at his big words, so he added. "Means 'no'."

"Very well." I said, and tore the pendant from my neck and strode over to the edge of the ship, where I held it over the water. As I did this, all the pirates leaned towards me and gasped.

"I'll drop it." I added for effect, looking straight at the captain, who was the only one who still seemed calm.

He held his hands up a little, signalling for his crew to calm down, before replying, to the crew as much as me;

"Me holds are burstin' with swag. That bit of shine matters to us?" His voice laughing, before becoming serious. "Why?"

"It's what you've been searching for." I said, my voice soft with confusion. "I recognized the ship. I saw it eight years ago on the crossing from England."

"Did you now?" he said, unfazed.

I looked around at all the pirates, before saying. "Fine. Well, I suppose if it is worthless then there's no point in me keeping it." I said, my voice all proper, and I let the medallion drop to the end of my chain.

As this was happening, all the pirates lunged forward, whispering, 'No.' I opened my mouth a little, in mock surprise then smiled knowingly.

Barbossa laughed and started walking towards me, so I quickly gathered the medallion and its chain into my hand.

"You have a name missy?" He asked, once he was less then three feet away from me.

"Elizabeth..." I paused, knowing it wouldn't be wise to say my name. "Turner." I continued, saying the first name that came into my head. I paused again, before adding. "I'm a maid in the Governor's household." I nodded my head and curtsied a little.

Barbossa nodded thoughtfully, before turning to his crew. "Miss Turner!" he said, and the look on all their faces scared me.

They all looked eager as the name "Turner!" was whispered through the group, and one of my captators growled. "Bootstrap."

I didn't know what bootstrap meant, but I didn't like it.

Barbossa turned back to me and said. "And how does a maid come to own a trinket such as that. Family heirloom, perhaps?"

"I didn't steal it, if that's what you mean." I said, defensively.

Barbossa nodded and held his hand out. "Very well, you hand it over and we'll put your town to our rudder and ne'er return."

I hesitated for a minute, but knew that they wouldn't leave without it, so I handed it over.

Barbossa stroked it with his fingers a few times, before slowly handing it to the monkey, which screeched and jumped onto some of the sails' ropes.

"Our bargain?" I asked, demandingly.

Barbossa replied, by walking away from me. He nodded at the black pirate as he passed him.

"Still the guns and stow 'em, Signal the men, set the flags and make good to clear port." He said, commandingly to the troops.

"Wait!" I cried, running after Barbossa. "You have to take me to shore. According to the Code of the Order of the Brethren -"

"First" Barbossa turned around angrily, interrupting me. "First, your return to shore was not part of our negotiations nor our agreement so I must do nothing."

I looked at him in absolute shock, as I realized his words were truth.

"And secondly, you must be a pirate for the pirate's code to apply and you're not." He said, pointedly.

"And thirdly, the code is more what you'd call "guidelines" than actual rules." His finished thoughtfully.

"Welcome aboard the Black Pearl , Miss Turner." He finished, turning his back to me once more.

This time I couldn't follow him. First because I was in complete shock and dismay, and then two pirates came up behind me, also preventing me from moving.

I was in shock when they came, and turned around both ways to see who had me, as I struggled a little, but knew struggle was pointless and went along without a fight. I knew I was trapped upon this dreaded ship, and wanted to make this as peaceful as possible. Not that it would do me much good.

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