Ok, next chapter. I'm just so glad I keep hearing how much everyone is enjoying the story. I owe it all to my reviewers. You guys give such helpful advice and really give me ideas. Also to hear that you guys like the story is heart-warming. Now that I have finished thanking everyone, here is our next chapter (P.S. Sorry, but you guys will have to wait for the traitor... I sort guessed how long it was going to take to make it to that point and decided it might take longer than expected...Besides, you still have so much coming to you...Not to mention a bit of magic and love...)

Chapter 31

A woman stood in between the feuding men. "Stop! For the woman you both care for has her life in jeopardy! Her life is hanging on by threads and all you can do is argue!"

It was Emma's mother. Her eyes glared at Jack and James. Her eyes gave off a soft glow of anger and frustration. Both men fell silent.

"Please, tell us how we can save Emma's life!" James had a hopeful look in his eye.

Emma's mother moved over to her daughter, and sat at the foot of the bed. She tousled her daughter's hair before glancing back at the numerous amount people behind her.

"You need a revival potion! I have most ingredients but I still need a strand of her hair, a bit of rum and few drops of seawater. But make haste, for I only have 12 hours! Now go, be gone with you!"

James and his crew rushed off to fetch the sea water. Jack handed the bottle of rum to Emma's mother. Then he went over to Emma and took a single strand of her hair. After giving the strand to Emma's mother, he went back to Emma's side and stroked her hair.

I hope this works. I could never lose Emma, she means more than the entire world to me. Jack thought as he sat at the side of Emma's bed, still stroking her hair. He took another long glance at the woman lying on the bed. She really looks like an angel...

Finally James and his men came back with the seawater. All the men were soaked to the bone and dripping wet. James handed the sea water to Emma's mother.

"Well done. Now you must all leave the room for me to make the potion and awake Emma. It will take 8 of the ten hours I have left. Now leave."

All the men left, including Jack, but James stayed.

"Madam, I have a wish to ask of you."

"What do you wish? Gold? Silver? Women belly-dancing slaves of the Arabs?"

"None of those. I wish for Emma to love me, is all. She is the most beautiful and stunning woman in the entire world. She would be an honorable wife. Please grant this desire of mine."

Emma's mother gave a smile hearing this. "Very well, I shall grant your wish. I will give you a love potion and antidote, but..."

James frowned. Emma's mother would want something in return. Probably a difficult task of a sort. Or maybe a battle of wits or bronze. Whatever it was, it would be difficult.

"I want you to take care of my little girl, my only child. You will respect and never beat her. You will protect her, and go against any odds to keep her safe. You will love her forever and not go off with any hussies, sucking pennies out of men for their 'desires'. Am I clear Mr. Barbossa?"

"Yes ma'am." James grinned. He was getting off easy.

"Now, after I give her the potion, it will take a few minutes to have her wake up. You will feed her the love potion during that time. She will fall instantly in love with the one who feeds her the potion. A kiss on the day of the wedding for you both will make the effects permanent and no antidote will ever work. Now, be gone with you...I have my daughter to save!"

She handed the antidote and potion, then pushed him out the door. James bore a smile on his face as he left. Emma's mother locked the door, and began to work on the potion for reviving her daughter.