Chapter 4- Various Agreements St. Vincent

"Ana, wake up luv…" Jack gently nudged Anamaria awake.

"Um….leave me be…I'll take the helm when you're too drunk to do it…" Ana mumbled as she tossed and turned.

"Ana, it's morning. I'm not drunk, not yet, at least I don't think so…but Ana, we need to talk about some things."

"Huh? Oh, oh, yea, good morning to ye Jack. I'm sorry, I was in such a deep sleep as it was. What things do we need to talk about?"

"Luv, I was thinking…"

"Oh, Jack, you didn't hurt ye-self, did ye?"

Jack gave her a look and then said playfully, "Not too much…"

Ana laughed and gave him one of her looks. "Oh, Jack, whatever am I going to do with ye?"

"Don't know at the moment…but as long as you don't slap me, I should be fine."

Ana laughed again. "Jack, I have to say that ye are the only person I know that could make me laugh. Now, on to more serious matters before we forget why ye woke me up in the first place."

"Well, the way I figure it, there are still a few questions unanswered. So, if you'll go to at least one or maybe two people depending on how it works out."

"All right, who do you want me to go to?"

"Well, do ye remember that Mrs. Harrison? The one who was having a shouting match with that gentleman?"

"Aye, ye want me to see her? And who will you go see?"

"Aye, see her, get some questions answered and then come back here. I'll come back as soon as I see that gentleman, and find out who he is. Then, you and I both will go see the man of great importance who needs me help, savvy?"

"Aye." Anamaria said but as Jack walked to the door, she added, "Jack, be careful, please, if not for your sake, but mine."

"Ana, luv, you're forgetting something very important."

"And what would that be?"

Jack flashed her a grin and simply said, "I'm Captain Jack Sparrow." Then he turned and left.

Ana sighed and yelled, "Aye, but ye can't very well be a Captain if ye are dead."

"I've been dead before luv, remember I was cursed at one point!" He yelled back and hastened out the door and down the stairs so he couldn't hear Ana's response to that one.

Ana sighed again and thought, well, might as well find this Mrs. Harrison.

Ana decided the best place to find a town gossip would be where all the action was, either the harbor or one of the many shops. The harbor would be her last choice if she didn't find the women elsewhere.

Wait! There she is! Now, I'll follow her and find a nice stopping point to ask me questions. Ana thought to herself.

She followed the women to her home and Ana, being the smart lass she was, went around back. Much to Mrs. Harrison's surprise, there was a woman sitting on her bed, not just any woman, mind you, but she appeared that of a pirate.

"Miss," Mrs. Harrison said not really knowing how to address Anamaria. "Whatever are you doing on my bed? And how did you get in my house? Who are you?"

"Ye may not know who I am, but I for sure know who ye are. You're Mrs. Harrison, I recognized you as the one who was yelling at some gentleman about church. Oh, yes, the questions are for me to ask and you to answer." Anamaria said very bluntly.

"I see, please don't hurt me. I promise I'll answer every one of your questions to the best of my ability. Just leave me be after that. I do know a great deal about people" Mrs. Harrison pleaded.

Good gracious does this woman not know how to stand up for herself at all? This should be easier than I thought. Anamaria smiled inwardly to herself.

"All right then, me first question. What do you know about that gentleman you were yelling at? What's his name?"

"Well, miss, you see, Mr. Edwards is one of the wealthiest members of our colony next to the governor that is. He mostly keeps to himself, but don't get me wrong, he's sociable. And available." She hinted.

"I find no humor in your suggestion. I have someone thank you. Now, what about the governor?" Ana pressed.

"Well, he is available too. But I don't think you wanted to know that. He is the governor."

"Yes, I've established that he is the governor. Hence the name: Governor."

"Yes, I imagine you would. Well, that's all I really know about him."

"One more and I'll be on my way. Clogsworth, former pirate, what are his relations with the prominent members of society?" Ana didn't trust Clogsworth at all, she prided herself on being a good judge of character and as far as she could tell, the man had none. Jack acted like he trusted him, but then it could have been an act. He's Jack after all. Still, Ana had seen these things before. A former pirate works for the higher officials to catch other pirates and before you know it, the pirate is dancing the hemp-man's jig.

"Well, that's all I know about him too, although, I have seen him and Mr. Edwards together on occasion. Are you done now?"

"Aye, thank ye for your help. I appreciate it. I'll show myself out." Ana left the house with a million thoughts running through her head.

Jack could be running into a trap, especially if he went to see Clogsworth I have to warn him. I can't lose him.

Ana then broke into a run towards the Tavern, not knowing she would be intercepted.

"Mr. Edwards, sir, I got her."

"Clogsworth, how dare you approach me on the street, especially when I'm on the way to see the Governor. You said you have her? The bird?"

"Aye, and it was quite easy. Apparently the lass had other things on her mind, perhaps her Captain? And she did not notice us following her from the Tavern to Mrs. Harrison's. She was running and we made our move. Hit her over the head, with a mighty blow as that, she should be out cold. She's a tough one that lass, and we're not willing to take any chances."

"A wise decision. Now, remember what I said, should she cause any trouble," Edwards then looked his college straight in the eye and said, "Dispose of her the way you see fit. She won't really be of any use to us later."

"We could sell her. Make some money, instead of killing her. That seems so heartless."

"Mr. Clogsworth, as I recall you were once a pirate. You don't have a heart or at least you're not supposed to. Do as I say, kill her, or you'll be the one that's dead along with the girl. I'm not afraid to carry out the job myself, if it gives me the promotion I want."

"Mr. Edwards, I don't believe ye have a heart either. 'Cept for that position. Ah, yes, men like you are money and power hungry and will do anything to get where you want to be. Not caring a bit about a poor girl like that."

"My temper is rising. I care about my promotions and myself no one else. Is that clear? No, be on your way before I pull out my sword and run you though!"

Clogsworth couldn't believe it. Edwards was turning evil, of course he had something to avenge with Captain Jack anyway. And he would not rest until that was settled.

Governor Jackson looked out to the harbor and sighed. Only a day had passed. Two more until Swan and Norrington would arrive. What if everything went wrong before then?

"Milord, you have a visitor." A servant said.

Goodness, do they ever tire of saying that? Thought Jackson.

"Mr. Edwards, how good to see you. My, you look a bit upset, whatever is the matter?"

"Good morning Governor, if we may dismiss the formalities. We have a situation on hand."

"Involving Sparrow?" A thousand thoughts ran through the Governor's mind.

"Aye, it would be better if we could talk in a more private place. And then perhaps you could see the situation for yourself."

"Of course, Mr. Edwards, we can do that."

"Come with me then." Edwards and Jackson went into the library.

Where am I? What happened? Oh, my head, it hurts. Anamaria lay on a barn floor, with her eyes barely open because of the pain throbbing in her head.

" 'Ello puppet." Her captor said.

I recognize that voice. I can't place it, where have I heard it before. Wait, there are

two more voices. Is that? No, yes, 'tis Clogsworth. I never trusted him and now if I guessed right, they somehow captured me. OK, I was walking from Mrs. Harrison's house when I heard a noise and I turned and everything went black.

"Leave her as she is for now. I have to go see Mr. Edwards again and perhaps the Governor. Don't move her, remember, we don't want the bird, just the Sparrow."

"Just the Sparrow"? Oh, no, Jack was walking into a trap. I should have known, Clogsworth was never to be trusted in the first place. Oh, Jack, please pull one of your famous…whatever you call 'em's and get out of this one. I'll help ye as soon as I can. Ana silently prayed.

"Aye, sir. Your cousin and our Captain Barbossa would have been proud."

Clogsworth was Barbossa's cousin? What? This is something I wasn't expecting. Jack…is in even more trouble now.

"I'm sure, Barbossa and I were never on the best of terms. Anyways, I've got business to deal with. I'll doubt she'll cause you any trouble Pintel, Ragetti, especially with that blow to her head." Ana could hear Clogsworth's evil laughter as he left the room.

Pintel and Ragetti? I thought they were arrested. Norrington had them both, along with the rest of that crew in jail. How did they escape and how did they get on St. Vincent? There are so many questions and… Anamaria drifted into unconsciousness as thoughts of her Captain and escape whirled around in her pounding head.

Chapter 5—Surprises!

Jack walked the short distance from the tavern to Clogsworth's little house. Upon arriving and seeing that he wasn't there, Jack went ahead in. After waiting about 15 minutes, he got bored and decided to see whose side Clogsworth was on. He didn't have to look far. There was the letter, which Jack picked it up and read:

My dear friend and associate, Mr. Clogsworth,

It is of utmost importance that I call upon your services. As you can see I am in dire need of your assistance concerning a certain notorious pirate. I can not relay all the details, however I have been informed that the said pirate has arrived just this morning. It also has been noted that you have helped the government of St. Vincent in the past on these matters.

The details are few and far between and I am about to go see the Governor. I will tell him all I know and get his advice. However, you know as well as I, that Governor Jackson will probably not do anything about it at all. If I were Governor, things would be different, but I will not go into that.

It is imperative that you respond immediately to my request. And also remember that when I am Governor, you will have all the modern conviences of our society. Of course, I will be Governor after catching this pirate. See me tonight and I will inform you of everything. I am offering you a very large amount of money if you are willing to help me. I know your services are not inexpensive.

Once again, I thank you for your service to the Crown.

Your friend, and servant,

Tobias Edwards

Jack put the letter down, a plan forming in his mind. But, he didn't have time to think very long, as he heard the door being opened.

Let's see, I have to get some things together and then I'll be on my way out of here. If I leave in time, Edwards will only be able to kill the girl and perhaps capture his pirate. I'll be home free, and still have my life. Clogsworth thought. Clogsworth then saw the letter opened and laying out in plain view near the window. He reached for it, but a sword was slapped down on top of his hand.

"Captain Jack? I didn't know ye were here." Clogsworth replied nervously.

"Ah, really mate? I beg to differ." Jack replied with a stare, that if looks could kill, Clogsworth would be dead.

"Now, Captain, there's no need to have hard feelings. I'm sure ye bonnie lass will be fine" What? Ana, where was she? What happened? Jack thought.

Clogsworth then reached behind him for his sword. They parried.

"You know what you're doing, mate."

"Of course Cap'n, I used to be a pirate."

"But now, you're working for the good guys?"

"Only because they pay better."

Jack then saw his moment and sprung forward, knocking Clogsworth's sword out of his hand. Jack then pinned him up to a wall with his sword right next to his neck.

"Now, tell me mate, where is Anamaria? What have you done with her?"

"I swear, Captain, no harm has come to her yet. She is being held on the outskirts of Mr. Edward's properties. That's all I know." Clogsworth said pleadingly.

"Mate, I swear, if one hair on her head is out of place, and you so much have touched her, I'll slit your throat, savvy? Ye know me, as a pirate, I don't kill a man in cold blood, unless I have to. Up 'till now, I haven't. But you may change things." Jack said coldly and threateningly.

"Captain, fear is not in my vocabulary." Clogsworth said menacingly.

"Aye, it may not be, but 'tis in your eyes. TA!" Jack thrust his sword forward and then as quickly as he appeared; he disappeared.

Clogsworth then realized he had little time, he had to get to the barn and dispose of Anamaria, so he could avenge his cousin's death. Sparrow killed me cousin, Barbossa and to get even I'll kill his bonnie lass. Then I'll get out of here.

Jack ran back to the Tavern, just to make sure Ana hadn't already gotten away. He walked up to the bartender and asked, "Mate, have ye seen me girl and first mate, Anamaria?"

"Sorry, Captain, I can't say that I have. Earlier right after you left, some men were asking about her."

"Who?" Jack inquired.

"Clogsworth for one, didn't recognize the other two, though. One had a wooden eye that kept falling out and the other had an extreme lack of hair. From the looks of things, they appeared to pirates. I've seen my share of them, so I would know."

"Thanks mate, you've been a huge help." Pintel? Ragetti? How did they escape? I hope Ana is all right. Jack thought.

Night was beginning to fall as Jack made his way to Mr. Edwards home, however he stopped when he heard someone calling his name.

"Mr. Sparrow, I have a request that you are to come see the Governor." A servant informed him.

"I don't have time right now, I'm rather busy, I'll see him tomorrow and it's Captain mate." Jack said quickly and walked off.

Chapter 6- Who is on whose side?

Norrington was pleased that his ship was making good time. It should only be a few hours until they reached St. Vincent, if all went well.

"Good evening Commodore." It was Turner, ugh Norrington grimaced, and thought, doesn't he know to leave me alone? He got what he wanted and all I got that day was embarrassment. First Elizabeth declares her love for Turner and then the infamous Jack Sparrow escapes. I knew that day was going to be a bad one from the start.

"Good evening Mr. Turner. I'm sure if you had any questions about the voyage, Elizabeth would be more than welcome to answer them."

"Yes, I'm sure she would but the truth is Commodore, we are both quite anxious as to when we'll reach St. Vincent." NO, Will thought, this isn't working out. I came up here to see if the Commodore still has any hard feelings towards me. But now, I don't feel like asking him.

"In a few hours, now if that is all Mr. Turner, I do believe I'll turn in for the evening. Do give my best to Elizabeth. Good night."

"I shall," Will told the Commodore as he walked off.

Anamaria woke up and found that most of the pain she felt in her head was gone. Good, she thought, now I can get out of here and find Jack. As she looked around, she saw Pintel and Ragetti just sitting, and talking, from the looks of things, they seemed to be arguing and not paying the least bit of attention to her. She continued to look around for the best escape route. But all she saw was the door, to get to it, she would have to get by her captors. Well, there's nothing like a good fight after being out cold for a few hours, or was it hours? Oh well, here goes. Ana then picked up a very large stick and decided, since she could find her sword and pistol, she would have to borrow (without asking) one of her captors.

"When are we going to get our money, Pintel? I want to buy me new glass eye. You know this is just like what we done…" Ragetti said but Pintel cut him off.

"Ugh, as soon as bloody Clogsworth gets back, you idiot!" Pintel replied with an exasperated look.

Ana sneaked up behind them and said, "Hello mates!"

They both turned around in total shock that she was up and reached for their swords. The fight begin, of course it didn't last that long. Ana hit Ragetti in the back of the head causing him to shout out, "Me eye!" and chase after it.

Well, she thought, that's one down, one to go.

"Ugh, you idiot! We need to keep the puppet here! Come back here!"

"Sorry Pintel, but I do believe he is busily looking for his other eye and I'm looking for a sword."

Ana knocked Pintel's sword out of his hand and knocked him over the head.

"That's for the knot you put on me head." She grabbed his sword and left Ragetti looking for his eye. She then saw him run up to Pintel and exclaim, "Look mate, I found it! I found me eye."

"Ugh, you stupid, bloody, pirate!"

Ana smiled to herself and as she walked out of the barn, she realized that the sun was coming up. She could faintly see the harbor and a ship just coming into it. Though she couldn't see it that well, she saw the Union Jack flying high atop it and it looked strangely like the Dauntless. No, it can't be. Oh, well, no time for that. Now I have to find Jack.

She found a path that lead to town and quickly ran, sword in hand. Little to her knowledge, Jack was coming down another path in search of his First Mate.