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Disclaimer: I do not own any thing related to Pirates of the Caribbean. (Though I wish I did.) Any characters that you do not recognize are mine and hopefully the plot is mine. Thank you and please don't sue me. Oh and any other little tidbits that I might throw in that you might recognize from other movies or books, are probably from other movies or books.

Chapter Nine: Broken Promises, Lovers Lost, and The Web

While Matt was desperately searching for the other ship, Jack was still hidden on Commodore Norington's ship. He was still in the storage room, pressed against the wall and hoping that Buddi wouldn't betray her promise. He decided that it was time to explore the ship, partly to get his bearings, partly to check out Commodore's ship and see what he could possible "borrow", and partly because his legs were really getting cramped.

Commodore was in his quarters when he heard a very loud crash sound coming from somewhere on his ship. Will, who was with him, heard it too. Well let's face it, the whole ship heard it.

"What was that?" asked Commodore, alarmed. He walked over to the door and stuck his head out to see if he could see what made the sound.

Will rolled his eyes behind the Commodore's back, there was only one thing, or person, that could've made that much noise in such a short time. "Do you know I have absolutely no idea…"said Will convincingly.

"Ok," said Commodore.

But not ten minutes later Commodore looked back at Will, "I think I should go and check it out,"

Will sighed, "Why?" He asked, concerned. He didn't want Jack to be found out, at least not yet.

"Well…I am the captain of this vessel. I think I'm supposed to do stuff like this, aren't I?"

"Yes, sir. That is one of the duties of the captain." Replied Donahue, Commodore's first mate.

So Commodore left his cabin with Will and walked down the hallway, which he thought the noise came from. Halfway down he met Buddi.

"What was that crash noise before, did you hear it?" Asked Commodore when Buddi stopped before him and saluted.

Buddi shifted on her feet and avoided the Commodore's eye. "Ummm, what crash noise before?" answered Buddi all to innocently.

"You know, the boxes falling over or something," started Commodore, waving his hands vaguely in front of him to indicate the motion of boxes falling over.

"Ohhh! THAT crash noise," started Buddi. "'Twas nothing, sir. Naught but a clumsy person."

Commodore's eyes narrowed. "Who? You?" he asked suspiciously. It couldn't be him…it better not be him…. no, no I sent him to jail…

Buddi snorted. "OH NO, not me. It was Jack Sparrow…OPPSSS!" Buddi clapped her hands over her mouth. "Uh I mean a big rat! AHH…Curses!"

"Commodore's mouth dropped in horror. "He's not on THIS ship! That's impossible!"

"It's not impossible…"said Jack, stepping out from the shadows where he had been watching everything. "It's improbable," and he flashed Commodore his trademark smirk, and showing a gold tooth.

"UGHHH!" sighed Commodore.

"So, what'da ya say, Commodore?" asked Jack in a mockingly pleading mannor.

"Can I stay with you and look for my children? It's such a bother having to find my own ship and all, and since we're all going to the same place we can ship-pool."

Commodore let out another pathetic sigh, "Fine!" he said through clenched teeth. "Just don't bother me."

"Thanks mate, you won't regret this, I swear." Said Jack, putting his hands together in a way of thanks.

"Mmmm," said Commodore turning away and closing his eyes.

Behind him Will smiled at Jack, Jack smiled back, then cast a fleeting look over Buddi, who gulped.

Later that night, Jack snuck into Buddi's room. He picked her up gently, so as not to disturb her slumber, and quietly made his way back out of the room. He tiptoed with Buddi in his arms to the side of the ship. She turned in his arms; she was no older than his daughter…Jack paused, looking at her. Was he losing his nerve? He shook his head and roughly through her overboard. Buddi, of course woke up when she hit the water and then swam to safety, the nearest island; which strangely enough already had people on it. (Hmm, wonder who they could be? That's something to ponder, now isn't it? The suspense!)

Outside the room Jaimy and Carrissa were still leaning against the door with all their combined weight. A loud CRACK was heard and both Jaimy and Carrissa went tumbling into the room as the door burst open.

Mur and Mercedes looked over at Jaimy and Carrissa and started laughing hysterically at the sight of them. Carrissa had fallen on top of Jaimy and their faces were bright red. Carrissa rolled off of Jaimy and Jaimy said, "That was…odd"

"And what were you doing that would cause you to fall through the door?" asked Mercedes looking at Jaimy, her eyes twinkling.

"Nothing of importance," said Carrissa snappily.

Mur and Jaimy made a face at each other.

"Well since we're in a beautiful cove, who wants to go swimming?" asked Jaimy enthusiastically, looking around.

"Salt water, Jaimy." Started Carrissa in a whisper. "How many time do I have to tell you," her voice was steadily rising. "SALT WATER!" she screamed, moving threateningly forward.

"Ok," said Jaimy, holding his ground and staring Carrissa down. "I'm not forcing you to come." He turned away from her and put on a smile. "Anyone else?" he asked looking at Mercedes.

"I'd love to go swimming, Jaimy," said Mercedes happily smiling.

"I think I'll stay here with Carrissa." Said Mur with a meaningful glance at Carrissa, Carrissa smiled.

"Mmmm," said Jaimy and Mercedes together. Then Jaimy grabbed Mercedes' hand and they rushed up to the top deck to go swimming. It's still a mystery to this day, but somehow Mur helped Carrissa to become…nice! (Shocking I know) Well, nicer than she had been anyway. Her temper controlled and what not.

So on the top deck Jaimy took off his shirt, stood on the railing and looked sneakily over at Mercedes.

"Coming?" he asked smoothly.

Mercedes, who was already in her thick, canvas bodice smiled and walked over to the railing. Jaimy put out is hand to her and she took it. He pulled her up with him.

"Ok, we'll jump on three," said Jaimy, still holding Mercedes' hand.

"Ok," said Mercedes, slowly sliding her hand out from Jaimy's grasp.

"One,"

It was almost out.

"Two,"

It was completely out…

"Three…ah" Jaimy jumped and did a cannonball. He thought Mercedes was coming with him, because he had her hand. He landed in the water and after he had come up Jaimy looked around for Mercedes. He didn't see her; he was looking frantically around when he heard a whistle. He looked up to the railing of the ship. There she was, her hair being blown into her face by the soft sea breeze. She smiled.

"You cheated!" he called, smiling back.

"Pirate," she called back, echoing the first conversation that her father and Jaimy's father had had.

"Get down here! The water's warm."

"Nice cannonball," said Mercedes mockingly. "Very fancy…"

"Shut up! Let's see you do something better."

Mercedes' smile widened. "OK"

She launched herself off the side of the ship and extended her arms as if flying. Then she put them over her head and gracefully dove into the water.

Jaimy stared open mouthed. Mercedes was just full of surprises. She came up next to him, her eyes and nose the only things above the water.

"Nice dive," said Jaimy. "It could've been better." He said seriously and winked at Mercedes. Her eyes widened and she spit a mouth full of water at him.

"Wow you haven't done that since Mur and I dumped a bucket of water on your head when you were fifteen."

"Yes and then I put ink in your tea…' said Mercedes innocently. Jaimy put a hand on her head and dunked her. Then before she came up he went under water.

When Mercedes came up she didn't know where Jaimy had gone. Then she felt a pull on her leg. Of course she thought it was Jaimy so she just stayed there. But he didn't resurface. There was another pull at her leg. Mercedes looked down into the crystal clear water, all she saw was a tan streak. She followed it with her eyes; it went behind a nearby rock. She listened and d heard breathing, so she quietly swam over to the rock and climbed up onto it. When she got on the other side she saw Jaimy with his back to her. She sat on the rock until he caught his breath.

"You know Jaimy," started Mercedes, just as Jaimy was about to go under again. He turned to look at her. "You really frightened me. I didn't know where you went and then something was pulling at my leg…"

He smiled, "My evil plan worked."

Mercedes shook her head and splashed water at Jaimy. He climbed on the rock and sat next to Mercedes in the sun. The day was warm and sunny. There were no clouds in the sky and the water was as calm as could be. The cove was very big, big enough for at least another ship.

Mercedes sat up. "This is so beautiful." Said Mercedes looking around.

Jaimy propped himself on his elbows. "So are you." He said, softly looking at Mercedes.

Mercedes looked away from him, smiled and blushed.

Jaimy sat completely up and gently turned Mercedes' face to his, he had a faint roguish smile playing about his lips. Their eyes locked. Jaimy moved forward and kissed Mercedes tenderly. Mercedes closed her eyes and wrapped her arms around Jaimy's neck, surrendering to his kiss. Jaimy's hands were in her hair and pulling her closer. Their kiss slowly deepened, until Mercedes gasped slightly and pushed away, as if realizing what she had done.

"No, " she said when she pushed away, her eyes still closed. "No, Jaimy, we can't do this, it won't work."

"Why won't it work?" asked Jaimy, pleadingly. "Mercedes listen to me…" he began, looking Mercedes' pretty face and taking her hand. A cloud covered the sun and fog started to roll in. A distant thunder boomed.

Mercedes' eyes opened slowly. "No you listen. We live in the real world, come back to it, "she said harshly. Jaimy turned his face away from her.

She didn't mean it, she couldn't mean it.

"Your engaged, Jaimy, and I'm…" She paused as though accepting a sad truth, her expression and tone softened. "I'm not the one you're engaged to." Mercedes finished softly, looking into Jaimy's chocolate eyes.

"It wouldn't have to be like that, Mercedes." Said Jaimy quietly, almost to himself, taking his hand away from hers.

Matt's ship was steadily approaching and entering the cove through the fog that had rolled in. Two huge beams had been lowered from the bow of the ship and a huge net was draped across them and securely fastened. From the deck Matt looked through his spyglass and spotted Jaimy and Mercedes on the rock.

"There," said Matt as he pointed to the rock. The ship creaked as it turned toward the rock.

Jaimy and Mercedes were still sitting on the rock in silence. Mercedes was having trouble seeing.

"There must be salt in my eyes," she thought through her tears.

Jaimy had put on a stony, resigned look. At the creaking Jaimy looked over and his eyes widened.

"Mercedes," started Jaimy urgently, standing up and bringing Mercedes with him. "It's Matt. Quick! Swim to the ship, I'll distract him. And If I'm taken remember this: We are meant to be together, in this world or the next. It's destined to be." He lightly pushed her toward Carrissa's ship. Mercedes just looked at him, tears in her eyes.

"GO!" he cried as he jumped into the water toward Matt's ship.

Mercedes jumped and started to swim as fast as she could to Carrissa's ship. She reached the ladder, climbed up onto the deck and ran to see if she could spot Jaimy. She watched in horror as Matt's ship neared Jaimy. The net was lowered into the water and scooped Jaimy up (seemly by mistake) and continued to sail out of the cove.

"NO!" screamed Mercedes rushing to the railing of the ship and starting to climb onto it.

Mur and Carrissa had come up on deck because of Mercedes' scream. Mur had to dash over and grab Mercedes around the middle to stop her from jumping off the ship to try and save Jaimy. They both fell backward onto the deck, Mercedes trying t desperately to get to Jaimy.

"Matt is here for me! For me!" she sobbed. "Why did he take Jaimy!"

"It must be some new twist in his evil plot," said Mur over his shoulder to Carrissa.

"We must save him!" said Mercedes passionately to Mur and Carrissa. "Now! GO! GO!"

But Matt's ship was gone, gone like the wind…

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