There'll be no livin' with her after this

Chapter 3- The reuniting

Disclaimer: Hmm, looks like some are falling in love. Thanks for keeping up. I don't own Pirates, or this piece of gold shifty eyes

...A few hours later, now at 11:30 AM...

"You look exceedingly marvelous, Mademoiselle!"

Jade looked in the mirror, which was on one of the walls. She did look rather stunning.

She was wearing a silk, emerald-green dress that ruffled beautifully in the back, so that it trailed slightly. The dress was embroidered with gold thread that made beautiful designs, and within the ruffles, was some gold material. Jack had also given her some gold earrings.

'I do look much better than I have in a very long time; even though Belle is a fairly profitable dressmaker, she couldn't manage this ...I'm really starting to love Captain Sparrow-did I say love? How beautifully he says it...But I can't be falling for him...Though I really got to know him in such short time...'

But even when Jade was in a faint, she could somehow feel him and hear his voice.

So, since Jade had told Captain Sparrow her name, he had told Jade about his life on the seas, and Jade had told Captain Sparrow about hers.

"Captain Sparrow, to where are we going that I must dress so elegantly?"

"Well, as long as you're feeling fine."

"Of course."

"Splendid", Jack said. "Have you ever been to the Gallery?"

"The Gallery?" Jade had never been there; it was one of the most exquisite restaurants in Port Royal.

"I'm suggesting that we take a detour there", Jack subtly hinted. Jade smiled.

"I accept."

"I knew you wouldn't be able to refuse", Jack responded with that sly slur in his voice, as he took Jade's arm and walked out onto the deck.

Jade gaped at the ship, seeing it the first time.

"A beauty, aye?"

"Yes. Very grand", she said, smiling. The guard nodded to them politely as they walked by.

As the two walked down the street to The Gallery, Jade spotted someone staring at her.

"Did ye see how that strumpet looked at me!" Jade exclaimed.

Jack lowered his eyes and laughed silently. "I think she stopped breathing."

Will and Belle ran down the street, Will in front, holding Belle's hand.

'Last night was so relieving...Just talking to Mr. Turner seemed so perfect...And those eyes! I can't stand them! ...He's so enticing and...romantic' Belle thought this over in her head. 'All these years of longing for someone to love and maybe I have finally found him!'

Will was getting impatient. 'Jack, I know you're up to your old tricks. Hmm, probably has that Jade...Probably has been here over a day, and was just thinkin' about getting a girl. I know his ship's there...'

"Excuse me, beyond this point is off limits to civilians", Jack's guard said, as he stepped in front of the two.

"Oh. If we see one, we'll inform you".

"No! On Mr. Smith's orders, no one is permitted. 'Mr. Smith...That rings a bell'

"Well, tell Smithy I stopped by. Is he in there, by any chance?"

"No, umm, he left about ten minutes ago."

"Will, who is Mr. Smith? Does he have Jade?" Belle asked.

"Possibly so", Will answered, after turning his back to the guard. "It's Captain Jack Sparrow. Remember I told you about him in the bar?"

"Yes, you had some suspicions. How do we find them?"

"We'll just have to look in every cabin, every hull, down to the bilges. Sparrow made an accord with me, and I won't let him break it."

"Uncle, please tell one of the servants to come up here!"

"Now, now, Katrina! Where is that other girl? Jade?" Governor Swann called up the stairs.

"She didn't come today! Oh well!"

Katrina gave an exasperated sigh as she made her way down the long, spiral staircase.

"Well, you look elegant today."

"Thank you, uncle; I'm going to see Mr. Turner today."

"The blacksmith?"

"Farewell!" she called, as she rushed out the door, her puffy dress, swishing behind her, and hopped into a carriage.

"So..." Jack's Sparrow's alluring voice brought Jade's attention, as she looked around the great restaurant. "Do you like it?"

"It's...beautiful", Jade murmured, amazed at the beauty and quaintness, "I never imagined such a place."

Jack led Jade to a round, glass table in the back.

"So, what would ye like to eat, love?"

"Oh, I don't know, Mr. Sparrow", Jade said, putting her hand to her stomach.

Jack saw the worried expression on her face. "What's the matter?"

Jade shook her head. "Maybe it was the breakfast. My stomach is paining me."

"Well..." Jack started, but suddenly two figures rushed up to them.

"Jack!" shouted Will.

"Jade! Oh my god! I have been so worried about you! What's goin' on!" Belle Berneray exclaimed, taking Jade's hand, and dragging her out of the restaurant. Jade looked back to wave to Jack, but he was engrossed in conversation with a young man.

"Well, you look rather lovely, girl. Where have you been? With who? Tell me everything!"

"Alright, slow down!" Jade answered. "It's a long story. I'll tell you at home."

"You're coming to my house, okay? Dear, dear. I was afraid you'd been kidnapped..."

"Kidnapped? Well, in other words."

Belle tilted her head questioningly, looking at Jade through curious eyes. "Did it have anythin' to do with that rather attractive pirate there?"

Jade smiled mischievously. "Could be."

"Well, I am itching to know more. Come on."

Belle and Jade walked out of the glass doors, and outside only to find that it was pouring rain.

"Oh, that's lovely. You don't have an umbrella with you?"

"No, I'm sorry darling, I don't.", Jade replied. She squinted her eyes to take a closer look at the carriage that was approaching.

"Oh! Quickly, hide behind here!" Jade whispered to her, pulling her behind the stone column.

"What it is, Jade?"

"Do you recall a Katrina Boswell?"

Belle paused. She remembered the name from what Jade had told her. "Yes."

"Well, that's her carriage just outside the door", she replied in a hushed tone. Breathing as silently as they could, as to not be noticed, Jade and Belle hoped that Katrina wouldn't go in The Gallery.

"Listen", Jade whispered.

"Miss Boswell, we have received orders from your uncle that you must return home immediately."

"Oh, can't it wait. I told him where I was going".

"I'm sorry miss, but the Governor suggests that is an emergency, and it's for your safety."

"Alright".

(Trot, trot, trot, trot, trot...)

Jade gave a gentle, relieving sigh. "That was close. I don't know what I'd have done if she saw me."

"Well, we better get to the house. The rain's getting lighter, and we'll walk in shelter as much as we can", Belle said, as she ushered Jade along.

"But what about Jack?" Jade wondered concernedly.

"You're pirate mate? He'll be fine. And I'm sure you've had your fill of him", Belle replied in an implying way.

"Oh! Stop it! It was nothing of the sort!"

Belle laughed, and they started to walk back to her house.