Author's Note: Poor Jack, he's in a cold prison cell all by his onsies. Wonder what will happen to him? Ha-ha, only I know! (Well me and one or two other people who I've told the story to). But other than that, only I know! LOL! Thanks again for the reviews! As always I really enjoy reading what everyone has to say! So don't forget to review this chapter too! Hope you enjoy!

Chapter Fourteen

Jack and Parrish were both thrust into different cells, side by side. Jack looked around and noted that the cells had been repaired since his last visit. He also noticed the doge was still there, and still holding the key. This time though, Jack knew it would be a waste of time to try to get him to give it up. Jack sat down in a corner of his cell to think about his predicament. He wasn't sure how he was going to get out of this one. In his mind he heard Will saying, 'With the proper application of strength, and the right amount of leverage, the door will lift free.' However he didn't have anything to apply leverage with.

He was just considering making something to pick the lock with when a voice said, "Is your cell satisfactory?" Jack looked up to find Norrington standing there watching him. "Why did you do that Sparrow?" Norrington asked.

"Captain Sparrow, ye always forget the Captain." Jack said.

"Just answer the question! Why did you do that for me?" Norrington demanded impatiently.

"Yes, why did you do that?" came Parrish's voice from the cell beside Jack's. "You never mentioned having a pirate for a friend James", he sneered.

"I don't!" Norrington snapped, "He told the truth when he said I've been trying to catch him!"

"Well ye've got me now", Jack said wryly.

"But why?" Norrington said, frustrated. "Why would you put yourself in that situation?"

"'Cause I was tired of ye bein' on me ship", Jack said with a slight grin. "Any thing else ye want Commodore?"

"Just to tell you not to expect me to help you!" Norrington said angrily, "It's your own fault your in this situation! So don't expect help!" he said and then stormed angrily out of the jail.

"No worries there mate!" Jack called after him.

The next morning Commodore Norrington and Governor Swann met at the fort to discuss the fate of the two prisoners. "Parrish will definitely be hung for his betrayal to the crown, and his superior officers. He will have his title officially stripped from him of course", the Governor said decisively.

"What do you think we should do with Sparrow?" Norrington asked. "Despite the favor he did for me, he is still a pirate."

"Well, the law says the proper penalty is death", the Governor said, watching Norrington.

"Yes," Norrington murmured, "yes, we have to obey the law. Sparrow will hang at dawn tomorrow. Unless you have any protests?" he asked.

"No, no, it's regrettable, but considering all his crimes I really wouldn't be justified in granting him clemency", the Governor said.

"Right", Norrington said, not making eye contact. "I understand."

Later, after the Governor had left and Norrington was sitting in his office, in his fancy desk as Jack had told him he would be, Will and Elizabeth came in. "Hello Commodore", Will said.

"Hello Mr. Turner," Norrington answered, "Hello Miss Swann."

"Hello James", Elizabeth said. "Did you and my father discuss what to do with Jack?"

"Yes we did", Norrington said not looking at either of them.

"What did you decide?" Will asked, dreading the answer.

"I'm sorry to tell you two, but Sparrow is going to the gallows tomorrow at dawn", Norrington said.

"After everything he's done for you, you are still going to hang him!" Will demanded.

"You two have to understand, I have no choice. Sparrow is a wanted criminal. In light of everything he has done for me and for the two of you I, I'll admit, I don't want him hung. However the law is the law", Norrington said regretfully.

"So that's it then?" Elizabeth demanded. "You would honestly just sit back and let Jack be killed?"

Norrington studied her for a moment, then got up and swiftly crossed the room and closed the door. When he spoke next it was in a quiet confidential tone, "There are things we can do, but they would have to be done in secret as they're illegal. However in the end there is no guarantee that they will work. Do you understand?" he asked.

Will and Elizabeth nodded and Elizabeth said, "Do you have a plan then James?"

"Nothing concrete, but we're running out of time. I do know it can't be the same thing as last time, because I couldn't just let him get away again, and everyone suspects Will to try to help him, and they're watching him. Besides there is heightened security around Sparrow since he managed to escape twice before", Norrington said, trying to think.

"What kind of security?" Will asked.

"Two guards are always on watch at all times", Norrington answered, "Parrish also presents a problem. He is in the cell right next to Sparrow, so he will see anything we try to do to get him out."

"Two guards huh?" Will murmured thoughtfully. "Could the two guards be Murtogg and Mullroy?"

"If I ordered them there, then yes. But why?" Norrington asked blankly.

"Well no offense Commodore, but they are definitely not the smartest two men employed by the navy. Jack had them spinning last time; I think if they are the guards he could find a way out", Will said.

"Alright, we'll give it a shot", Norrington agreed.

Jack was trying, (without much success), to pick the lock off his cell door while the guards had stepped out for a breath of fresh air. Suddenly he heard the door clang open and someone start walking down the steps. Jack jerked away from the cell door and landed on the floor just as Will came into view.

"Why is it, every time you are in here, I find you lying on the floor" Will asked.

"Hello to ye to William", Jack said.

"Have you heard the news Jack?" Will asked.

"Depends on what news ye are referring to mate", Jack said.

"They say you are going to the gallows tomorrow", Will said.

"Oh, aye, I've heard", Jack said.

"Well you've no doubt noticed that there are guards here watching you at all times right?" Will whispered quickly.

"Aye, that's not escaped me attention", Jack said.

"Good," Will said, be careful to keep eye contact with Jack at all times, "The guards tonight are going to be your old friends Murtogg and Mullroy."

"Really?" Jack said keenly, "That's interesting."

Will grinned and said, "I thought you might think so."

"Who arranged for them to be the guards?" Jack asked curiously.

"Commodore Norrington", Will said.

"I see", Jack said thoughtfully.

"Do you think you can do anything?" Will asked anxiously.

"Whelp, I'm Captain Jack Sparrow, savvy?" Jack said.

"Alright, well I have to be going. Good luck to you Jack", Will said, reaching his hand through the bars to shake hands. Then he hurried up the steps and out of sight.

Jack watched Will go, then turned in his cell when Parrish said, "What the hell was that all about?"

"I've no idea," Jack lied, "I've just learned to go along with him when he starts ranting nonsense like that."

"I told him who the guards were going to be, so that he would have some time to think of a plan", Will said to Elizabeth.

"Do you think he will be able to get out?" Elizabeth asked anxiously.

"I think so, I may be crazy, but I think so. Jack is a smart man, and Murtogg and Mullroy really aren't a match for him in any sense."

"Well that is true," Elizabeth murmured, "They didn't even know what to do when Jack got me out of the water and I wasn't breathing."

"Though, if Jack can't manage to get out I'll have to just try the same type of thing as last time. Agreed?" Will said, and Elizabeth nodded and they embraced gently.