Title: Love's Blood

Author: Kali T'hara

Genre: Action/Adventure/Romance

Rating: R

Summary: Set after the movie…Jack finds a woman…but she not what she seems…and her friendship with Will jeopardizes his relationship with Elizabeth (boo-hoo)…how will things turn out? J/OC, W/E (beginning) maybe some of W/OC too. Vampire fic! (yeah!)

Disclaimer: Disney owns 'em…damn that mouse…I own Kira, but I wouldn't mind owning Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom…grrrrr…

AN: SOOOOO sorry this took so long again! I was at Halloween Horror Nights at Islands of Adventure all weekend, and nowhere near a computer. But I did see something that was beyond hilarious! For those who don't know, "Bill and Ted's" is a live show that Universal puts on for Halloween Horror Nights where the actors dress up as celebrities and make fun of all the movies and popular nonsense of the past year. Well, they had the Matrix guys, Jackass, Chicago, Charlie's Angels…blah blah…and then Jack Sparrow came out!!!!!!!!!! They made fun of pirates! All Jack did was wander around the stage and randomly pass out in the audience and stuff. And at the end, all the characters do a big dance number…Jack ran to the front and started the disco! I was laughing so hard! And the scary thing was he actually looked just like him! Well, that's enough rambling…I just thought I'd put the thought of Jack discoing in your minds…lol!

CH 9…

     The Black Pearl was on its second day at sea, and Jack could already tell a difference in Kira. He noticed that her eyes seemed to light up as she watched the waves crash around the Pearl and the gulls fly carelessly in the crystal clear blue sky.

     Will noted her reactions, as well as Jack's. Not only was Kira helping in Jack's depression, but he was also aiding in hers. He could tell by their facial expressions alone that they were truly meant to be. No one else could bring them such a degree of happiness. Their relationship was flawless, filled with love and trust. It was something that he wished that he had once again.

     Will climbed the steps up towards the wheel and found Jack there, fortunately alone. He wanted to talk to him ever since they left, but in all the confusion of setting sail, he had never gotten a chance. Jack's elbows were resting on the ship's railing as he slightly leaned forwards over the edge.

     "How's she doing?" Will asked as he stood next to Jack.

     The Captain smiled, "Amazing, I've never seen her smile so much before," he answered.

     Will nodded, "She never came back the last night we were in Tortuga, did she?" 

     Jack turned to him, "How'd you know, mate?"

     "I knew it when I saw you that afternoon. I saw doubt in your eyes, like you weren't sure you'd ever see her again," he explained.

     "Aye," he sighed, "She never did come back. But somehow I knew deep down that she'd come that afternoon,"

     "Have you ever found out where she used to go at night?" Will asked timidly.

     Jack shrugged, "I don't need to. I trust her and that's all that matters," Jack said firmly.

     Will lowered his head, "I wish I could be as fortunate as you,"

     "What do you mean?"

     "In love. I wish I could be in your boots," Will confessed.

     "What about the wife?" Jack asked, confused.

     Will scratched his head, "We got into a fight earlier; there's no more Mr. And Mrs. Turner,"

     Jack nodded in understanding, "Correct me if I'm wrong," he waved his hand in the air, "But I thought you couldn't just break up a marriage up like that."

     Will raised his eyebrow, "We are pirates, remember? We make our own rules,"

     Jack laughed, "You're getting that hang of this pirate business in no time, whelp,"

     Will wished that he could laugh with him, but it would take him some time to get over Elizabeth, especially if they all lived on the same ship together.

     Jack nudged him in the ribs, "If you don't mind me askin', how did a simple argument end a marriage?"

     Will rubbed his forehead, "Kira," he stated simply as he looked out to the horizon.

     Jack's smile disappeared, "Oh, sorry mate," he said quickly, "I didn't mean for any of this –"

     "It's not your fault, and it's not Kira's fault," Will explained, "It's Elizabeth. I realized that I couldn't be with someone who doesn't have an open mind, and can be so negative and prejudice,"

     "Well, then I believe you did the right thing, Will," Jack paused, "And I do thank you for supporting us,"

     Will clapped Jack on the back, "I told you I was here for you, mate. Friends don't let friends down,"

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     Jack stood at the wheel, holding his telescope up to his right eye. He casually surveyed the horizon to his right. Then switched to his left side. The telescope stopped abruptly as an enormous grin came to his face, "Ready the canons!" he yelled, "Time to see if we remember how to take a ship!"

     The crew raced into action. It had indeed been quite a while since they had practiced the art of being pirates, and most were aching for a good sword fight.

     "What are we taking, Captain?" a voiced asked into his ear. Jack jumped slightly, but knew it was Kira next to him. Somehow, she constantly managed to surprise him, always appearing from nowhere, it seemed.

     "We are taking that merchant ship," he said as he pointed out towards the water. In the distance, a small vessel was slowly making its way west, no doubt filled with treasures that would soon be theirs.

     "Haven't used this in a while," she said as she took her sword from her belt, "I even stopped wearing it back in Tortuga," she laughed.

     Jack smiled, "Don't go getting yourself killed on me now, luv," Jack joked.

     Kira faked an honest laugh. That's not a problem… she thought as she joined the crew in preparation.

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     Most of the Pearl's crew was above deck, swords drawn and ready for a good fight. The remaining members were below preparing to fire the canons at their target. Jack, Will and Kira were at the front of the group while Anamaria took the wheel.

     The Pearl was at top speed as it approached the merchant vessel. Its wake forced the other ship to rock back and forth, hindering its sailors from preparing themselves for the fight. In no time the consistent cannon fire disabled the ship with ease.

     "That's enough guns, boys," Jack yelled, waving his sword, "I want the ship in one piece!"

     When the ship was in reach a few of the Pearl's members flew over on ropes, while others ran across the boarding ladders. The fight for the merchant vessel began with swords clanging and shouts from both sides, "Take prisoners if you please!" Jack yelled over the commotion as he jumped down from the ladder and onto the other ship's deck.

     Kira followed close behind him, "Are you and Will going in?" she asked as she sliced through sailors.

     "Aye, you're in charge up top, luv. Watch our backs," he said, sword slashing.

     Jack and Will expertly made their way through the mess and below the deck to find their treasure as Kira supervised in commandeering the ship. Once Jack was satisfied with the amount of loot they would receive from the vessel, they made their way back up the ladder and to the deck.

   Jack was back up top for only seconds before he practically fell over with shock after what he had just witnessed. All he could do was stand and stare in awe. It all happened so fast. His worst fears were coming to life right before his very eyes – Kira was dying. He saw it coming before it happened. Something in his mind had told him to find her in the mess and commotion of the fight. But once he had laid his eyes on her black hair, his whole world had crashed. He saw the merchant run her through while she fought another. He watched as the sword slide painfully into her back. He saw the blood stained blade sticking out of her stomach. And most horrifying of all, he saw her face – her eyes. His love, his life, was fading with every second. Kira sank to her knees as the pain overtook her body.