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…

CH 22…

Her mind was spinning. Her toes were tingling. Her stomach was upside down. This was what it was like to kiss Will. For so long had she wanted this. She had been yearning for it for some time now. And finally, her secret desires had come true – but why did she feel so horrible?

It came out in a whisper, barely audible, "Jack…," She still loved him – she always would.

Will sighed, "I know," He did. He knew exactly what she was thinking, "We shouldn't have done this…it was a mistake,"

"No, it wasn't," she stated, placing a hand on his forearm, "This was meant to happen,"

Will looked at her with a raised eyebrow, "What do you mean?"

"Everything happens for a reason; I know from personal experience," she began, "I was turned, although I still consider it a curse, for a specific cause. And that cause was to meet you and Jack. If I were a normal pirate, I would have never have been in Tortuga that day you docked. I would have most likely been dead by then, who knows!" she explained with a shrug, "I was meant to meet you both…and I was meant to fall in love with you both,"

Will processed what he had just heard. She was right – she usually was. He understood what she was saying, and it made perfect sense to him. But would Jack understand?

"So we're back to square one…what about Jack?" he asked.

"This will be difficult, but he is a very understanding person," she assured.

"Reason or not, this was still wrong. A best friend does not act like this,"

"Nor does their lover. But it happened, and we'll all have to deal with it,"

Will stood up, "Let's go then," he sighed, holding a hand out.

"Aye," Kira stood up from his bed and began to walk towards the door beside Will, "Let me do the talking. I'll take the blame. You just go with it,"

"But it didn't happen like that," he voiced, "We both initiated it,"

"This is one relationship that I do not want to destroy, Will. Please just let me do what I need to," she paused, "Besides my kind participate in these acts on a normal basis. It will make more sense that way,"

"What?" Will asked in confusion.

"Vampires are not monogamous when it comes to love," she explained, "We tend to have multiple partners throughout eternity,"

Will nodded, "You know other vampires?"

"There's an entire world that humans do not know of. We walk amongst you, hiding in the shadows. Only revealing ourselves to feed. And those who witness that are always silenced," she ended.

Will's stomach grew cold, "What do you mean?"

Kira smiled, fangs showing, "Don't worry. I'm different, remember?"

He smiled slightly also, "I know. It was just strange hearing you talk like that,"

"My other side has been presenting itself more so lately," she explained, "The thirst is strong,"

Will nodded, "Are there any prisoners left?"

"One," she answered as she opened the door, "Come. It's time,"

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Something's wrong…Jack thought to himself as he watched Kira and Will walk across the deck.

Will looked troubled – or scared – he wasn't quit sure. Almost uneasy looking; like something troubling was on his mind. Will's emotions could be read like a book. There was nothing that boy could keep on the inside. Jack found that quality fascinating. He was always so honest, and always thinking of others before himself. He was a good friend.

Jack's eyes flicked to Kira. She looked very intimidating. She had that appearance from time to time. She was dangerous, Jack knew that. And he also knew when she meant business. This looked like it was going to be one of those times.

Whatever they had talked about clearly hadn't gone that well. Should he be concerned? Whatever had happened, he would soon find out. Kira and Will were walking up the Pearl's steps towards the back of the ship where he stood watching.

"We have to talk," Kira said emotionlessly as she stood before Jack.

Will remained at the steps, eyes diverted.

Something's definitely wrong.

Jack nodded, "Aye," he answered as he followed Kira and Will back down the steps.

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Kira sat at the large wooded table in the cabin. She kept her hands flat on the table's surface, eyes locked on Jack. She was fighting the thirst at that very moment.

Across from her, Jack sat back in his chair, awaiting the ice breaker.

Will stood behind Kira in the background, arms crossed, eyes still down. He reminded Jack of a chastised dog – another factor that didn't seem right.

Kira cleared her throat, "Jack…you know I love you,"

Jack frowned, "Aye,"

She sighed, running her fingers through her dark hair, "This is going to sound horrible, but I must tell you," she paused, "And you must understand how this affects us,"

"Go on," Jack said in a more serious tone.

"I love him too," she simply stated, eyes still locked on his, "No more, no less than you,"

Jack allowed this new information to sink in. His eyes moved to Will now. He stood in the background, biting his finger nail, "We'll finish this discussion later," he said in a monotone voice. He stood and walked around the other side of the table, "Will, come with me," he ordered as he walked out the cabin's door.

Will looked down at Kira, a helpless look in his brown eyes.

"Go," she urged, "And remember, you did nothing wrong. He will understand,"