Author's Note: Well, another day another chapter. Sorry for the wait it was the first few days of summer, I was lazing around! LOL! But now I'm back and so you get to read more! Once again, a thousand thanks for all the reviews! I hope everyone enjoys the chapter!

Raven-Rain: Yes you are indeed right; the story is all about getting Norrington off the hook and after that there is not all that much left to say, however there are a few more loose ends to tie up. So I hope you enjoy!

Chapter Sixteen

Will, Elizabeth, and Jack all turned around to find Commodore Norrington standing in the doorway smiling. "I thought ye weren't gonna help me to escape Commodore", Jack said, grinning slyly.

"I didn't," the Commodore said with a slight return grin, "I simply assigned the guards to watch you. It is not my fault if they were unable to keep you in your cell like they were supposed to", he paused and then said, "They are okay though, aren't they?"

"They're fine", Jack replied, "Well one may have a headache, but he'll live."

"I'm not even going to ask", Norrington said, shaking his head.

"Probably for the best", Will said with a grin.

Norrington smiled and looked at Jack and said, "I wanted to thank you for clearing my name and getting my position as commodore back. Also for helping me in Tortuga, and taking care of me afterwards."

"Do ye remember Tortuga now?" Jack asked curiously, remembering he had been to hung over to before now.

"Yes, I mostly remember now, so thank you for that", Norrington said awkwardly.

Jack grinned and said; "I knew there was a good story behind it when I saw ye there."

"Well I guess you found out what it was", Norrington said dryly.

"Aye, and me crew was very good to ye", Jack said.

"Yes, my apologies for my concerns on that matter, I did not entirely believe you when you said they would be", Norrington said apologetically.

"It's alright mate", Jack said unconcernedly.

"Is your ship still in the cave so you can escape?" Norrington asked.

"Aye, initially I told the crew to follow the code and leave if I was caught. However they didn't want to leave me without giving me a chance so we compromised and agreed they would wait for a week and if I couldn't get away in that time they would then follow the code", Jack explained.

"So you've escaped ahead of time then?" Norrington remarked, "And a good thing too, as your execution is tomorrow morning."

"Aye, thank ye for that", Jack said, watching Norrington.

"I had no choice", Norrington started to explain.

"I know, it's no problem mate", Jack interrupted.

"James, what did you mean when you said you were sure we could find a way for Jack to attend our wedding?" Elizabeth asked suddenly.

"Well between the two of us I'm sure we can convince your father to give him a temporary pardon maybe. Who knows? At any rate, we've got two months to figure something out", Norrington said, smiling at Elizabeth.

"That would be wonderful!" Elizabeth said happily. "That is, if you would come Jack?"

"O' course I'd come luv! If your father doesn't let me, I'll find another way", Jack replied.

"Now lets not be hasty!" Will said quickly, "We don't want you to be arrested at our wedding!"

"Speaking of which, he really should be going soon so he has time to get a good head start. In the morning, when it is discovered that he is missing, I will probably have to lead a search for him." Norrington said with a grin.

"Good luck with that then", Jack said with a slight smile, "I doubt you'll be successful considering I'm Captain Jack Sparrow. However I had better be going. Will, Elizabeth, I wish ye the best of luck, and if there's any way possible I'll see ye at yer weddin'", he paused and then said, "Commodore, it's been an experience!"

"That it has", Norrington agreed, "The best of luck to you Captain Sparrow."

Jack grinned, "Ye finally acknowledged me title. I'm flattered", he said, grinning slyly.

"Sure you are", Norrington said, rolling his eyes exasperatedly. "Now you had really better get out of here."

"Hope to see you soon Jack", Elizabeth said. "We'll send word to you about the wedding! Good luck!"

"To you too luv", Jack said with a smile.

"You're a good man Jack. The best of luck and god speed." Will said.

"Good luck to ye too William", Jack said and turned and quickly left. When he reached the docks he found his boat was still there right where he had left it. Once he was finally aboard the Black Pearl he sighed and looked affectionately around him.

"Captain!" Gibbs said in shock at the sight of him, "Yer back! It took ye long enough!"

"I'd like to see ye escape sooner", Jack said, "Where's the crew?"

"In their cabins sir, it's the dead of night, and there's not much to do when yer hidden in a cave." Gibbs said.

"Well get them up, they'll have plenty to do now, it's time to set sail", Jack said. Gibbs nodded and went to rouse the crew. Once everyone was standing around Jack, he gave orders and soon the Pearl was sailing away into the darkness.

On board Jack stood at the helm and stared out at the dark fathomless water. Elizabeth had said she would find a way to send him word about the wedding. Jack looked forward to it immensely, he was very honored that Will wanted him as his best man.

"Where are we headed to Captain?" Gibbs asked, interrupting Jack's thoughts.

Jack considered for a moment and then grinned and said, "Tortuga." Tortuga would be a perfect cover for Jack, as it was the one place that was so full to the brim of disreputable thugs that those who would be searching for Jack would be very unlikely to have success. Tortuga was also the only place Will and Elizabeth would know to send him word. So he would be there and be ready for them, and his men would be content there as well.

So it was to Tortuga that Jack headed now. Tortuga, the place he always seemed to return to. The place where this particular adventure had all begun, and where hopefully he would receive word of the wedding and so begin that adventure as well.

THE END

Well I hope everyone enjoyed it! It's been very fun writing it for you all! I'm considering a sequel eventually, but right now I only have vague ideas for that, but it's a possibility. Well don't forget to review and tell me what you thought! Thank you so much for reading! I really appreciate it!