Chapter Two ::The Scientist.::

Authors Creed: Although Coldplay is indeed a great band…I do not own them, nor associate with their music/people. Ps…Don't own POTC either…damn. And to see Anne's dress, look at this link,
Annie's Dress. "Means spoken" (((Lyrics)))

Jack smiled as he steered the ship into the harbor, looking over his shoulder at Anne whom was currently trying to fight off the bugs that were buzzing near her face.

"We're 'ere!" Jack called, Anne looked up grinning.

"Really?" She looked around, "Wow…This is a big town!…First thing I'm doing is-"

"Getting a drink!!" Jack wrapped a strong arm around her waist, hoisting her onto the harbors deck.

"No, I think that's what you are doing…I'm going to look at the shops!" Jack rolled his eyes at Anne as he bartered with the harbors keep.

"'Ow about we give two shillings…and forget the name…" He grinned lopsided at the woman, trying his charm out on her.

"Jack!" Anne whacked him upside the head, "The names Sparrow…Is that all you need?"
The young lady looked up and nodded, "Good…Come on Jack!" Anne hollered over her shoulder running to one of the many shops.

Jack followed behind quietly, looking at the townsfolk as he passed, sneering at a few of the rich folk that gave him dirty looks, and tipping his hat at the lovely women…He'd be a playboy for life if he had his way.

"Bonnie…I'm going to get a drink at the pub." He whispered into Anne's ear, kissing her cheek gently, "You got enough money, love?" Anne nodded and kissed his lips gently, before turning back to the shop keeper, and Jack wandering off in the direction of the pub.

Anne passed shop after shop, until she found one shop that caught her interest, a dress store.

She walked up to the most lovely dress she'd ever seen, with it's ivory lace, and the creamy beige beneath it, it was quite a sight to behold, "Jack'll love it." She muttered, lifting a hand to touch the fabric, silk. The cross at the bodice, she adored that. "Excuse me, sir?" The elderly gentleman stepped forward, "Yes Miss?" "How much is this dress?" She looked at the satin and silk of the fabric, "Ma'am it's ten shillings." Anne looked at the dress a second time, "I'll take it please."

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Walking out of the shop with a satisfied smirk on her face she returned to the ship and changed into her new dress, then headed towards the pub.

She stepped in, her eyes searching the place for Jack. She caught a glimpse of black beaded hair, and a woman in his lap.

Anne walked forward, leading herself to Jack Sparrow, glaring at the two, Jack kissing the whore's neck, and the whore un-clasping his belt buckle. She heard a soft murmur of, "Easy on the goods, love."

Anne's eyes filled with tears as she stood three feet from the table, "So…This is what you do when I'm not around?" She asked trying to keep her voice strong.

Jack jumped, his startled gaze moving over the contours of her face, "Annie! It's not as bad as it looks!"

She tilted her head, the tears finally spilling down her cheeks, "Care to enlighten me, Jack? Because I think that's a whore on your lap…And I think that she's got your belt buckle undone…and your hands…are currently on her breasts." She pointed out, voice quivering.

"Bonnie…" She shook her head, turning on her heel and running out of the pub.

Jack pushed the whore off of his lap, muttering about her filthy hands, and buckling his belt.

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Come up to meet you,
Tell you I'm sorry.
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Anne rushed down the somewhat crowded streets, tears staining her cheeks.

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You don't know how lovely you are,
I had to find you, tell you I need you
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Jack sprinted after her, calling her name, "ANNE! WAIT!" He watched her turn a corner, pushing himself harder, trying not to lose her.

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And tell you I set you apart,
Tell me your secrets, nurse me your questions
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Jack had lost her. The streets are dangerous at night and a woman shouldn't be out on her own. He looked around the crowded street, thinking she had gone back to the ship, he turned back.

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Anne ran down a dark alley, sobs wracking her body, she leaned against a wall, drying her eyes on her new dress's sleeve. She heard a movement behind her. Spinning around she came face to face with three dirty looking men.
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Oh lets go back to the start Running in circles,

Coming in tails,
Heads on a science apart

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"Now what's wee girl like ye doin' out at this time o' night?" The first said, running a dirty hand over her chest, she placed her hands on his chest and shoved him with all her strength, the man stumbled back a few feet and chuckled, "Yer not strong enough, Beautiful." he growled, "Let's have some fun, shall we?" He grinned at his friends, "Hold 'er down fer me, I'll make it quick, then you two can have yer ways with her…Kill her when you're finished."

With that, the disgusting man began ravaging her, the cries of her pain echoing through the alley, a grubby hand came up to her mouth to silence her cries, "Shuddup, if ya don't, I'll kill ye now." He grinned showing several teeth missing.

After he had had his fun with her, his mates had their way with her battered body, when they were finished they kicked her and beat on her until she lay unconscious on the ground.

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Jack stood on the deck, it had been two hours since she'd left…She was either at a pub, or lost…He'd looked several times, every time ending with no result. He heard a loud scream and looked up at some townsfolk gathering in a circle around someone, he jumped onto the harbor and headed in the direction, as he neared he heard whispers of, "The poor young lass!" and "What kinda monster coulda done this?" he felt his heart wrench, there was a chance that 'poor lass' could be Anne.
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Nobody said it was easy,
It's such a shame for us to part,
Nobody said it was easy,

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He made his way up to the front and gasped at the sight, there lay Anne, bleeding, her dress ripped in several places, bruises on her face, and dried blood coming out of her split lip.

He stepped forward, "Back up! Anne!" He kneeled at her side, checking for a pulse, he sighed, a pulse.

"Do you know this woman?" A elderly woman asked.

Jack nodded, tears in his eyes, he had caused this.

"Get the doctor!" Another person cried.

"I'm here, I'm here…" The man stepped forward, helping Jack lift Anne, they carried her to the ship and the doctor checked her over.

"She'll be fine, she needs sleep…And a few stitches and just some tender care…When she awakes Mr-?"

"Smith." Jack said eyeing Anne.

"Mr. Smith…She could be a little unsure of everything…Being a rape victim…"

Jack looked up, wide eyed, "Rape?"

"Aye. Rape." The doctor said looking at the girl sadly, "A sad fate."
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No one ever said it would be this hard,
Oh take me back to the start.
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Jack nodded, "Well thank you Doctor, I owe you." He said ushering him out.

"Yes, there is the matter of payment…" The doctor spoke as they reached the dock.

"Oh, yes…Well…" Jack coughed, "You see, I only have four shillings and-"

"That'll do, Mr. Smith." Jack nodded and handed over the money, anything for his Anne.

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I was just guessing at numbers and figures,
Pulling the puzzles apart.
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Jack clutched Anne's hand, looking at her bruised face.

"Oh Annie…Lass…I'm so sorry…I never ever would hurt you! But I did! I did." He muttered, leaning down and kissing her hand, "I'm so sorry…I need you Annie…I love ya, Lass."

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Questions of science,
Science and progress,
Do not speak as loud as my heart,
And tell me you love me, come back and haunt me

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He held onto her hand, afraid to let go, he pulled up a chair, sitting beside their bed. Laying his head down by her side, he drifted into dreamland.

(Flash Back.)

"Jack!!! YOU BLOODY SCONDREL I'M GOING TO KILL YOU!" Anne screeched as Jack peeped in on her bathing.

"What, Lass! You shouldn't be afraid to flaunt yer goods!" He grinned cheekily.

"You Bastard!"

"I know." He chuckled.

She walked out in her skivvies, glaring angrily at Jack, "You. Are. A. Scoundrel!" He stepped forward wrapping an arm around her waist, "Lass…Sometimes denials the first stage…Ya need to find ya a man, mate."
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Oh and I rush to the start,
Running in circles,
Chasing tails,
Coming back as we are.

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"Really?" She whispered, their lips close.

"Aye." He lowered his lips to hers in a soft, loving kiss.

(End Flash back.)

"Jack?" A hoarse voice muttered.

"Mmm?" he woke looking around, "Annie! You're awake! Thank god!"


"Wha- what happened?" She asked looking at him, the pain shone clearly in her eyes.

"You were…raped love." He said gritting his teeth.

"No…I knew that…What happened to us?" She asked, tears welling up once again.

"I made a mistake…I was drunk…and…I made a huge mistake, Annie."

She tried to sit up, gasping in pain, she leaned back against the pillows.

"I bought a new dress, Jack…It was lovely…I thought of you when I saw it…It looked just like the one I pointed out to you in London." She smiled softly, trying to change the subject.

Jack sighed looking at her, "I'm so sorry." She looked him, then realization came upon her, "It was ruined…wasn't it?"

"'Fraid so love, there was too much blood on it." He said looking at the dress that he would burn later in the day.

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Nobody said it was easy,
Oh it's such a shame for us to part,
Nobody said it was easy,
No one ever said it would be so hard,
I'm going back to the start
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Annie looked at the mirror on their bedside table, "Bloody hell! I look horrible." She muttered covering her face with her hands.

Jack reached forward and grasped her hands, pulling them from her face, "You look lovely, a few bruises and cuts…" He leaned forward, placing his lips against hers gently, being careful of her split lip.

He pulled back, "You look beautiful." He murmured lovingly, tucking a stray hair behind her ear.

She blushed, looking at him, before breaking into sobs, "I'm so sorry!" she wailed as he wrapped his arms around her, comforting her, and stroking her hair.

"It's okay, lass…We'll get passed this, Bonnie…we will." He pulled back the covers and held her close to him, as she settled into a restless sleep.