A/N: Guess what! Yay, it's me birthday today! Wehehee! (Reviews would be much appreciated as a present, thank you very much ;) heheee)) Thought I'd get another chapter done for the occasion
I admit the last chapter was really quite lame, I'm sorry about that…I hope this one's better, though I can't promise anything : D
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Sail on Silver Girl Chapter 9She instantly felt at home in Ambera. Its similarity to Tortuga was undeniable: the bustling streets, crowded taverns, drunken men and noisy brawls were all so familiar that Silver almost thought they had actually docked in Tortuga. Well, t'was certainly a good thing it wasn't much different from her 'home town' for it seemed that this would be the place she'd spend at least the next months of her life.
She doubted that she would ever see Captain Jack Sparrow again…
Flashback
"I don't wanna see a scratch on 'er! Be careful there Gibbs! A bit more on the starboard side here!" Jack shouted frantically as he navigated the Black Pearl expertly into port. His eyes glinted at the sight before him. Finally! Some land under his feet would do him well for once – he missed his decent rum and pretty women. No. Actually, he realized, he didn't miss those. Odd. For as long as he could remember the wenches of Tortuga and other towns had always been another reason to be amongst the landlubbers for at least some days of the year.
"Cap'n! I think ye ought t'be the one to be careful!" Anamaria shouted at him. Without noticing it, Jack had almost navigated the Pearl's bow too close to the dock. He had been watching Silver who was staring out towards Ambera with an unreadable expression on her now sun-kissed face. Jack wondered what she was thinking. It seemed like she didn't want to leave the Pearl. Well, he couldn't have that. He resolutely turned and walked over to her.
Jack's voice behind her startled Silver. She jumped and turned around – Jack Sparrow was obviously amused by her nervousness - but was it just her or did that grin of his seem kind of forced?
"'Ello luv. Care t'get some land under yer feet again?" He jumped down onto the dock and offered her his hand. This was way too gentleman-like for the Captain, Silver thought, but took his hand anyway. Jack gave her a smile, which she would have almost interpreted as flirtatious, if she hadn't know otherwise… and lifted her gracefully down beside him. Silver's feet felt a bit wobbly and she giggled as Jack exaggeratedly imitated her unsteady walk. Then she grew solemn and looked onto the wooden planks of the harbour beneath her.
"So…this is it then." She started and smiled weakly in an attempt to cover up how much she already missed life on the Black Pearl. But she couldn't expect Captain Jack Sparrow to keep a random stowaway on his ship.
" 's'pose so." Jack replied, rather uncomfortable with himself. Just go, something told him. She's just a stowaway and a feisty hellcat at that. Keeping a stowaway. What'd people think? Jack Sparrow has grown soft?? Can't have that. And anyway, you wanted to be rid of her!
"Well.." Jack Sparrow started as Silver had already turned to leave. "I could show ye…the taverns around 'ere. So ye'll…feel more at home." He finished lamely and looked at Silver expectantly as her eyes lit up. But then she averted her eyes for a moment prior to lifting her head and looking Jack straight into the face.
"No thank you, Captain. I believe I have taken too much of your time already. But best of luck to you and your crew, bid them farewell from me. May only the fairest of winds grace your journeys." She smiled at him one last time and turned away. Better get it over with quickly.
Jack found his mouth hang wide open at her answer. He hadn't expected that. He watched her walking wobbly down the nearest street, her ebony hair swinging freely behind her. "Good-for-nothing hellcat" he muttered to himself and squinted his eyes at the slowly diminishing figure until she was out of sight. She hadn't even turned another time. Oh well. It'd be more rum for him then if she wouldn't come along.
End Flashback
Jack's unsteady saunter had become even more drunken – if that was even possible. He downed the stuff like water, but today he had had an awful lot – even for his standards. He scrunched his eyebrows as he got up from the tavern stool and his vision went blurry. He was in desperate need for some cold water and fresh air. With that in mind he waved some fellow pirates good-bye and stumbled out of the door. Once his lungs had filled with the fresh, sea-scented air he felt a lot better. The world would only see Captain Jack Sparrow with a hangover over his dead body. He started wandering aimlessly through the dark alleyways and winding little streets. He hadn't docked in Ambera for quite some time and relished a moment in his memories as the dim streetlights illuminated some dubious-looking taverns. He searched for the old boat shop he had worked in during his teenage years – the only real job he had ever had. He grinned foolishly at the memory of his first ride with a full-sized and crewed sailboat. Good ole times…
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Silver didn't feel like being among crowds and wandered aimlessly around town instead of joining most other folks in a noisy tavern. "All" folks would be an even more accurate expression – the streets were completely deserted save for some stray cats and Silver hadn't even a clue where she was going. But she wasn't worried. Luck was usually on her side. She'd have to find herself around this place sooner or later, seeing that this would be her new, temporary home, so she might just as well start now. Ambera didn't seem that bad, although nothing would compare to the feeling of endless freedom she had experienced on the Black Pearl. Silver sighed, but pushed all melancholy aside as she heard rough male voices talking nearby. She couldn't make out the words, but it didn't seem like those were people she would like to meet at this time of night. Slightly worried, she heard the voices getting louder. Her steps quickened and after some seconds she broke into a run. She looked behind herself frantically to see if the men were still behind her. Not paying attention to what was ahead, she felt herself hitting something soft, smelly and alive. She shrieked in surprise and suddenly felt strong fingers tightening around her upper arm, twisting her around.
"Well well well. What have we gotten ourselves here, eh Pete? Ye have a name young missy?" Silver struggled under the man's grip and fought to get free. "Doesn't seem to be one of a talker. Well, that wont bother us…" a second man sneered and eyed her body hungrily. Enraged, Silver brought up one leg and landed a well-placed kick. The man before her doubled over, but the other one only brought her closer to him, pressing her back against his chest.
"Ye don't wanna be doing that, missy. I can get miiighty angry…" he whispered menacingly and tightened his grip on her. Silver hissed at the pain and closed her eyes for a second to concentrate on a plan of getting herself out of this rather unpleasant situation. The man that had been called Pete by his comrade slowly got up from the cobblestone road and tangled a hand into Silver's hair, pulling roughly.
"Ye'll pay for that, wench." He pulled once more and Silver opened her mouth in a silent scream. Then, remembering that she needed to attract attention if she wanted to get help she let out a piercing cry and hoped she would be heard. Pete and his friend were surprised for a moment and then she felt grimy hands clasp over her mouth.
"No more of this, strumpet. Take this!" With that, a dirty piece of cloth was stuffed into her mouth and tightened behind her head. Pete grinned at the other man.
"This feisty one is gonna be a hell of a lotta fun…"
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Someone had been screaming. He was sure of it. He hadn't drunk as much that he was hallucinating. There it was again. A muffled yell; somebody obviously needed help. Although that actually wasn't anything unusual in Ambera, he considered breaking into a run and finding whoever was in need but his groaning head told him otherwise. Also, he had no idea which direction he should head into. And anyway – he wasn't someone like Will, going around saving damsels in distress. Nonetheless he listened for another cry and when there was none he calmed his guilty conscience. Jack Sparrow continued waltzing down the cobblestone street, not sure where he was heading, but he caught himself straining an ear for any unusual noises. Somehow he felt that he had made the wrong decision…
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Silver grew more hopeless as the minutes passed. Her capturers pushed her through the pitch-black night and the flow of crude comments that accompanied her didn't do much to help the situation. Tied and gagged, for once in her lifetime Silver didn't know what to do and all she could do was hope and wait for …her guardian angel or something as helpful.
"Almost there, missy…" Pete guffawed and shoved her once more before downing another half bottle of a liquid that smelled almost as strong as disinfectant. The stench already made Silver dizzy. Just as they bent around another street corner and Silver considered breaking into a run to try to escape once more, the sound of a pistol being cocked behind them made her whole body tense.
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A/N: Mwahaha! Couldn't help a little, tiiiny cliffy. ;-)
Yeah, another chappy done and I'm sorry if it seems kinda rushed but I started today and wanted to get it done today so I could go into spring break without emails harassing me *cough cough* *lol* Please leave your opinion/criticism - - - it's my birthday so go on, click that little button and it'll make me eeeven happier :-)
Oh, I almost forgot – reviewer notes: here ya go!
Lady Rumbottom: Thanks for your definitions!! :-) hope you liked the chapter
Almost Funny: Thanks for the kind words! :) yeah, well, I'm German but I go to an international school and speak English so I'm comfortable in that language actually ;-)
Mia: Thank you! I'm glad you like it!
fadingimage: Since I looove your stories I'm really happy you like mine! Thanks for the definitions! And when are you going to update "To annoy a captain" ? huh? HUH? *lol* hurry uuup!
Dimonah Tralon: sorry, yep I dumped her in some port. But it'll be sorted out. Promise. :-) The def. for PWP is on my reviewer page if you want to know ;-)
Lissa Roxford: you really, really really like it? ;-) Great! Thanks for reviewing! Hope you really really really like this chapter too :P
See ya on the pages,
~ Sereture
