This is the next chapter. Hope you people are enjoying this. I know I haven't updated in a little while, but I have a life and other stories so I'll hurry as fast as I can. Now on with the story...

Chapter 9

Emma made her way to a small cottage, Jack trailing behind her. He was still amazed at how Emma had taken down ten drunken men, on her own.

That woman is something. I swear she is like an angel or something. How did I not consider Anne Bonny before?

"Here we are!" Emma announced.

"I'll wait for ye over there." Jack pointed to an old bench under a tree. Emma nodded and stepped on the porch.

She slowly knocked on the door. An old woman answered the door.

"How may I help you, miss?"

"I'm looking for Roxy."

"Roxy, ay?"

Emma nodded.

"Miss, I'm sorry but she died a while ago. About two years back, in a raid."

"What ship?"

"The Black Pearl."

Emma mouth dropped. "Thank-you, kind lady. I must be going."

Emma walked over to Jack, nearly in tears. She sat down on the bench. Jack put his arm around her shoulders.

"How did it go, luv? Is everything alright for ye?"

Emma nodded but she really didn't mean it. Jack started to get up.

"So we best be off. It is already dark."

"Jack,...wait."

"Yes?"

"Did your ship attack Port Royal awhile ago?"

"Indeed it did, but I was not the person who gave that command."

"Who did?"

"Captain Barbossa. That evil son of a ..."

"Jack!" Emma made a face.

"Sorry, forgot you don't like that kind of language. But he's dead now, luv. Gone for good."

"How do you know for sure?"

"I killed 'im meself. Shot him, really. To get me ship back."

"Oh."

Emma looked at her feet. "I guess we should go."

"Right you are, luv. Let's get ye back to the warm, cozy ship."

Emma giggled. Jack offered his arm and she took it. They started walking down the road. A scream sounded. It sounded much like a child. Emma looked to where the scream came from. A little girl was being held by her dress, a man pointing a pistol at her.

Emma let go of Jack. She quickly raced down the street, Jack trailing behind.

"Luv, what is it? Slow down!"

Emma paid no attention to Jack. She watched the man throw the girl to the ground. Emma quickly went to the girl and sat in front of her body.

"Leave her be!"

"Back off wench! She is answering to me for being on my property."

"You have no right to be hurting innocent little girls!"

"You're right, I should be hurting you instead!"

Jack stood in front of Emma.

"Now mate, that isn't nice. I think you would be wise to leave the woman and child be."

"Ja...Ja...Ja...Ja...Jack Sparrow. I'm so sorry sir, I didn't know you were in town. Please, I meant no harm, really, sir. I'll leave your bonny lass alone."

"You will not be hurting any more children, am I clear?"

"Yes, yes, yes, sir." The man stumbled off, like a scared rabbit.

The young girl sat up, next to Emma. "Thank-you for saving me."

"You are very welcome. Shouldn't you be home? You're parents must be worried..."

"I have no parents." The girl said quietly.

Emma was shocked. No parents? She is so little.

The girl seemed to read her expression. "I'm an orphan, from the home. Please, don't make me go back. I can't live there. It's so terrible."

Emma looked at the small girl for a moment. She had sparkling green eyes, much like her own and long black hair, much similar to Anne's.

"What is your name, dear?"

"My name is Alison."

"Well, Alison, how would you like to spend the night with us, on our ship?"

Jack gave Emma a look as if saying who do you think you are, the captain?

Emma smiled at him and he nodded. Alison could stay on the Pearl.

Emma took Alison in her arms and carried her. After a while they came at the Black Pearl. Alison's eyes widened seeing the ship.

"Is that your ship?" she asked.

"Actually it is his." Emma nodded in Jack's direction. Jack smiled and nodded.

"It is very beautiful. Are you the captain?"

"Yes, lass. I be the captain."

Alison smiled. Emma put Alison on the deck. She quickly grabbed Emma's hand, as if she were scared. Emma led her to the galley.

"Would you like some dinner, Alison?"

"Yes, please."

Emma went to the back and got a plate of stew from the bight's meal. Alison quickly ate. As soon as the girl finished, she grabbed Emma's hand.

"Let's go to my cabin, shall we?"

Alison nodded.

Emma led her to the cabin, where she and AnnaMaria slept. Jack was waiting for them when they got there.

"Emma, luv, I want you to take my cabin for the night, seeing as you have some company."

"Is that an order captain?"

"I believe it came from my mouth, so one would believe it is an order."

Emma rolled her eyes and headed for Jack's cabin. Jack had actually cleaned his cabin and put new sheets and blankets. Alison climbed on to the bed. Emma sat down next to her. She helped the girl take off her dress leaving only her petticoat. Emma was about to leave when Alison whimpered.

"What is the matter, Alison?"

"Can you stay with me tonight?"

"Alright. Do you want a story too?"

Alison nodded as she climbed under the blankets.

"Emma, can I as you something?"

"Of course. Anything, dear."

"Are you and the Captain married ?

"No, dear. We are not married. I really don't think that will happen. You still want that story?"

"Yes, please."

Emma sat on the edge of the bed and told the story. As Emma finished, she noticed Alison had drifted off. Emma yawned, and put out the candle. She settled herself under the covers. Then drifted off as well.