Disclaimer: I do own Brigand, Johnson, Germaine, and Genevieve, but unfortunately I don't own Jack. Dang.

Okay guys, Chapter 2. I know it's starting really slow, but I've got to get through this part before the fun can start. Hope y'all enjoy it. I'll probably go back and edit a lot of this later, so watch out for a revamp of some of this, but otherwise, enjoy. Please review!

Chapter 2

Simple Truths

Genevieve glared at Brigand as he continued to grin at her, his white teeth shining and rodent-like. "I can't do it," she told him, standing. "They'll know and then they'll kill me."
"I would think so, but as you so daringly told me only moments ago, you managed to hide your gender for six months while we've been out at sea. That is a particular achievement my darling girl. And even with your limited acting skills I would think that this certain pirate won't be so hard to win over."
"I can't do it. You wouldn't make me do this Captain. Knowingly endanger a woman's life."
"You knowingly endangered your own life, you foolish woman, when you enlisted in the Navy. The least you can do is maintain your dignity and follow through with what you started. Or else you can spend the rest of the time aboard this ship in the brig."
"Don't threaten me, Captain," Genevieve said, standing slowly so that she towered over him.
"You are insubordinate, young lady, and will be treated as such if you don't stand down."
"I am a member of the Royal Navy, and I can't be just paraded around like bait on a hook for some pirates, sir."
"You will do as you're told or suffer the consequences." Brigand pounded his hand on the desk and leapt to his feet as the door swung open and two uniformed men peeked in. "Everything alright sir?" one of them asked tentatively.
Brigand's eyes were burning as he stared at Genevieve who had retreated to her seat, looking down at her folded hands as her mind whirred.
"Yes, everything is fine Johnson. You may go."
They closed the door quietly and Brigand steepled his fingers, his elbows on the desk. "We'll be making land day after tomorrow if the weather holds. You will follow my instructions, Genevieve, or I will expose you for what you are."

Despite the quick and searing hatred she felt for the man, Gen held her tongue and was quietly escorted back to a separate cabin by Johnson and Germaine.
Later that evening, Johnson brought her dinner and a letter to her cabin which detailed her instructions as to what she would do as soon as she left the ship when they reached port:

Dearest Ms. Starr,
This is going to detail what your assignment is and when you have carried it out to only my satisfaction then, and only then, will you be free to do as you please.
I have already told you that I will not expose you while we are aboard, but if you wish to remain that way you will have to follow my instructions closely.
Jack Sparrow is a pirate that the navy has been trying to capture for years. While we have caught him many times, we have been unable to hold him. This will be your job. I want you to get aboard his ship, the Black Pearl, and steer him towards Port Royal. Then when you make land, you will keep him there long enough for the us to catch him. If you can succeed in doing this, you will be free to go and you will never have to hear from me again. Once you have made landfall at Port Royal I want you to contact the authorities as soon as possible. After that you may do as you wish.

With Warmest Regards,
Captain Henry Brigand


Genevieve read the letter over and over again. He didn't tell her how to get aboard the man's ship.

Two Days Later...
It was dawn, the light spiking across the sky in a hazy orange. Brigand walked, Genevieve on his arm, to the dock.
"Good luck, Genevieve," Brigand said, tipping his hat to her and then turned, pretending she didn't exist.

I know, I know...it's very slow, but on the bright side, we're getting closer to Jack. :-) Anyway, hope you guys enjoy this chapter, the third will be up very soon.