Pirates Of The Caribbean: Not all treasure is gold and silver
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the rights to The Pirates of the Caribbean however any characters I do create are my own so no stealing!
Rated: R!! (Due to scenes of a sexual nature, violence and language)
Note: to see note, see previous chapters (1 and 2)
Chapter 11:
Alexandra pulled herself out of the chair and looked at the Commodore and back at the now empty doorway. She had seen the pain and hurt in Jack's eyes and now her heart felt as if it had broken. She tided herself up and smoothed her hair back down. She wanted to thank the Commodore for his hospitality but she couldn't form any words. She sighed trying to will herself not to cry before him but it didn't seem like it was working.
"Don't blame yourself Alexandra, he just came in and misread the situation that's all. He didn't give you a chance to explain, why don't you go after him and tell him what had actually happened."
Alexandra nodded and curtsied quickly. She ran out of the cabin after Jack hoping to find him on the helm of his deck but he was nowhere to be seen. She walked across the gangplank and pushed open the door of the cabin peering in. She couldn't see Jack anywhere inside and so turning she looked across the deck again. A few crewmembers stood chatting in their groups and doing whatever work they had to do, she sighed not wanting to ask any of them in case it caused more trouble.
Opening the door Alexandra let herself back into the cabin and curled up on the bed not changing from her outfit as exhaustion had suddenly hit her. It wasn't helping that the alcohol she had drunk was making her feel lightheaded. Alexandra took one last look around the room and let out a sob, burying her face in one of the many pillows she cried her self into a deep sleep.
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Jack sat on the floor in the room connected to the kitchen where he kept various extra bottles of rum and food. Around him sat several of his rum bottles and a few items of food, he was staring constantly at the wall before him. He had wanted to ask Alexandra what was going on but all he could was run, seeing her in the arms of the Commodore looking so blissful and relaxed. He didn't want to listen to her lies or what she had to say now though, the minute he had fled the room like a coward it had hit him that he didn't care what she had to say.
She was probably better off with the Commodore anyway, he could offer her a life of luxury, riches, galas, balls and happiness. All he could offer her was a life of crime and carelessness as a pirate, running away from something and never knowing where you would be form one day to the next. He could remember how Alexandra had once mentioned freedom to him but no…she didn't need freedom she needed to have someone to pamper her and treat her like a lady.
Lifting the bottle to his lips Jack finished of its contents and reached out for another. He was going to forget everything and hope that it would be better in the morning.
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Elizabeth sat on the edge of the bed trying to tidy it a little. She had brought her sister food a while ago but it had lain untouched. Alexandra had explained she felt unwell and was probably coming down with some minor little cold or other but Elizabeth could see straight past her lies.
Will had found Jack earlier that morning and had helped the very drunken and depressed pirate back to one of the cabins, which was closer. Jack had then promptly spent the next hour and a bit telling Will how much he hated his life and wished he was happy like Will. Elizabeth had assumed immediately that his state had something to do with Alexandra and so she had excused herself and gone to check on Alexandra, she had found her lying in the bed sobbing her heart out.
Elizabeth had listened to Alexandra's side of the story and could see how Jack would jump to conclusions but Jack was having none of it and being the stubborn fool he could be was refusing to speak to Alexandra. Alexandra in turn was being stubborn as well and would not speak to Jack until he apologised.
Of course both had demanded that if anyone asked if there were problems between the two Elizabeth and Will were to answer no and explain that they were having some time apart until they returned to Port Royal.
"Alexandra why don't you come up on deck for a little bit. We are setting off for Port Royal soon and the fresh air would do you some could. Maybe even clear your head."
Elizabeth tried to coax her sister out of her depressive state but nothing so far had worked. She sighed and lifted the tray from its place on the floor and walked over to the door.
"I will be back in a short while and I expect you to be up and getting dressed so that you can come up on deck. No arguments!"
Elizabeth left hoping that what she had said would make Alexandra get up and possible improve her mood.
Alexandra slowly got out of bed and too the dressing gown that lay over the chair and wrapped it round her shoulders. There was a knock at the door and assuming it was Elizabeth Alexandra went over to open it. Instead of finding Elizabeth Alexandra came face to face with the Commodore. She gasped and stepped back blushing and pulling the dressing gown tighter round her.
The Commodore bowed and tipped his hat to her politely.
"I am so sorry to disturb you Alexandra, I did not realise you were not dressed. All I came to ask was if you wished to join me up on deck for a while but I see you are not ready so I shall leave you be."
The Commodore turned to leave but Alexandra reached out and tugged on his jacket sleeve.
"Give me a short while Commodore Norrington and I shall join you. Dressed more appropriately of course."
The Commodore laughed and bowed again.
"Thank you Alexandra."
Closing the door Alexandra looked about trying to decide what to wear. Elizabeth had been right that was no need to sit about and be miserable just because Jack was being stubborn, childish and foolish. He hadn't allowed he to explain the situation so why should she miss out on an opportunity to speak to someone different who hadn't been around during her…'adventure'
As Alexandra washed and dressed she heard the door open again and Elizabeth begin to speak.
"Oh good! I am glad you decided to listen to me and get up. Well I was thinking we could spend some time on the Commodores ship before returning back over to the Black Pearl so that we could set off for Port Royal."
Alexandra walked out from behind the dressing curtain and made her way across the room to a small mirror. She adjusted her gown and turned to face her sister smiling.
"Actually the Commodore has invited me to join him on his ship for a while so I thought I would go over and speak with him."
Elizabeth frowned and helped her sister adjust some of the wrinkles out of the gown.
"Do you think that such a great idea, especially since you and Jack aren't speaking he might get a little upset and misread the situation again."
"Well tough! Perhaps if he came and spoke to me in person I would not go over and spend time with the Commodore. But like you said Elizabeth I mustn't sit about in here and sulk all day, anyway the fresh air and conversation will do me good."
Alexandra spun round and clasped her hands together.
"Anyway there is something I wish to discuss with the Commodore urgently. It has been on my mind all night."
With that Alexandra brushed past her sister and left the cabin. Elizabeth stood there in shock not believing what her sister had said. It was very unlike Alexandra to be so…so harsh and uncaring towards another person, especially after having saved Jacks life.
Will coughed and knocked on the cabin doorframe causing Elizabeth to spin round in surprise. She relaxed a little after seeing it was Will and walked over to him still deep in thought.
"What is wrong Elizabeth?"
"Its just…Alexandra seemed so unlike herself a moment ago. She has gone over to the Commodores ship to spend some time with him. Oh by the way where is Jack?"
"I left Jack in our room nursing what was left of his hangover. It's a good thing to that he can handle his alcohol so well otherwise he would have been a lot worse for wear."
Elizabeth nodded and smiled leaning up against Will. She felt him begin to rub her back trying to calm and sooth her nerves. It was working as, even though Will still had the rough hands of a blacksmith, he always knew how to comfort her or what to say to make her feel…feel loved and special. Slowly the pair walked out onto the deck and into the brilliant sunshine.
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Jack was in a foul mood, he had decided that he disliked the Commodore immensely as not only had he caught him getting rather close to his wife…well pretend fake wife, but had caused him to drink so much rum that he now had a hangover. He hardly ever had hangovers anymore especially since he didn't enjoy them in the slightest.
His mood had been worsened when he got word that Alexandra was being as stubborn as a mule and would not come to speak with him. He didn't blame her to be fully honest as he was being as equally stubborn but still that wasn't the point.
He was sat on the windowsill of the cabin, which Will and Elizabeth had been using. He envied the pair, as they had been lucky enough to find happiness so young in life and so easily, okay… well not that easily but easier than some. His gaze passed over the horizon and deep blue expanse of ocean that lay before him. He felt suddenly caged, trapped in that room and unable to escape, even after opening the window he felt no different.
Getting up from his place on the windowsill, Jack stretched wondering where to go now, what he really wanted to do was go exploring again. He didn't like being stuck in one place for too long and he knew that it was just prolonging the inevitable return to Port Royal. But he was however stuck waiting for the Commodore or the Governor to allow them to set sail.
Giving up Jack decided the closest he would get to freedom at the moment was being up on deck of the Black Pearl. He closed his eyes as he climbed the steps basking in he brilliant Caribbean sunshine. He could hear various people talking but cared little for what they had to say, making his way to the helm Jack finally took a good look around him.
It was then he saw Alexandra and Commodore Norrington happily laughing and chatting away aboard the Commodores ship. The site made him stop in his tracks, Anamaria had seen him approaching and his pace slow to a stop when his gaze settled on Alexandra. She had to do something before he went and did something extremely stupid and dangerous. Not that she didn't want Jack to punch the cocky arrogant Commodore's lights out…oh she would have happily helped him, it was just the fact that they were already in a difficult situation and there was a thin line between their freedom and the gallows.
Pushing her way past some of the soldiers she stood by Jacks side, reaching out she tugged on one of his dreadlocks and smiled as he looked at her. She would never have done such a thing but when they had first met she had teased him about his hair and 'effects'. Jack smiled at her weakly and broke his gaze from Alexandra and Commodore Norrington. He followed her the rest of the way t the helm and listened as she explained what the plans were for the trip back to Port Royal. She knew he wasn't really listening but there was little that she could do.
Reaching out Anamaria lifted Jacks hand and rested it on the wheel squeezing his hand subtly before walking away yelling various orders to the men. Jack knew that Anamaria was trying to comfort him but was unable to say anymore just in case someone over heard. She was a woman and although a pirate, she still could see straight through him. Especially when it was matters of the heart.
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Alexandra pretended to find another one of Commodore Norringtons terrible jokes funny, she had seen Jack come up on deck from the corner of her eye and desperately wanted to go to him. But she felt that she should show him that she was angry and was going to hold her grudge against him until an apology was provided.
Smiling falsely Alexandra looked about trying to find a reason or way to escape but then it struck her, she had never found out more about Commodore Norringtons comment on what would have happened between the two of them. She waited until he was quiet before brining the subject up subtly.
"Commodore there was one thing I wished to ask you about. You mentioned last night that had I not been married to Jack…that we would have been engaged…possibly."
The Commodore nodded and smiled leading Alexandra over to a seat by the helm railing. He waited until she had sat and then sat besides her looking at her intently.
"Yes I did…what is it that you wanted to know?"
"Well you see…I understand that now we are unable to do so…but I was wondering, why would you want me as your wife. And I just wanted to get to know you better."
Alexandra shifted away a little feeling that he was a little too close for comfort but still she was intrigued to hear his answer and find out the truth. Commodore Norrington nodded and looked up into the sky before brining his gaze back to meet with hers.
"Well Alexandra, you are a very beautiful, charming and elegant young woman. I once hoped to marry your sister as you may already know but I see…saw in you a stronger character someone who I could enjoy living my life out with. You see I was willing to offer you everything and anything you ever wanted."
Alexandra nodded and glanced over towards Jack drawn by the fact she knew that he was there and not by her side. Commodore Norrington noticed this and quickly decided that he wanted his plan to be put back in motion. After last nights attempt, which had been fairly successful in clearly stirring trouble between the two. Now all he needed to do was make that trouble in tension and hopefully end her affections for Captain Jack Sparrow.
"Have you managed to speak with your husband after lasts night little misunderstanding? I would so hate it for you two not to speak to each other all because of some little mistake."
Alexandra looked at the Commodore and blurted out the truth before she realised what she was doing.
"Jack and I haven't spoken since last night."
The Commodore pretended to look shocked but deep down he was pleased that the situation was playing into his hands. He leant over and took Alexandra's hands between his own.
"It is all my fault Alexandra that you two are not speaking to one another. Had I not have tried to help you…there would be no need for this upset."
Alexandra looked down at her hands clasped between the Commodores and shook her head, rustling her hazel brown hair.
"Do not blame yourself Commodore. You were only showing me hospitality and the manners of a proper gentleman. It is not your fault that Jack wishes to be so stubborn."
Alexandra looked at the Commodore and smiled gently trying to lighten the mood and change the topic of their conversation. She had already let out too much that could jeopardise their situation but she needed the comforting words of the Commodore. He was right, Jack was being ridiculous, the Commodore was only trying to be a gentleman and help her out of the chair that she had fallen into.
"Would it be too bold of me to ask for your company aboard my ship for part of the journey back to Port Royal. It is only a two-day journey and tonight you may return to the Black pearl. That is of course if you wish to."
Alexandra looked over at the Black Pearl, she knew what Elizabeth would tell her at the mere suggestion of staying aboard the Commodores ship. She would say that it would be a foolish idea and just cause more problems between her and Jack. But the thought of having to spending the journey trying to ignore the tension between her and Jack as well as pretend that everything was okay would get too her too much.
Alexandra nodded and patted the Commodores hands lightly.
"I will certainly keep you company in return for your hospitality last night, Commodore."
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The final preparations were being made before the ships began to make their way towards Port Royal, Elizabeth was stood on the Commodores ship with Alexandra chatting about what they planned to do when they got back. Will was stood on the Black Pearl by the gangplank watching the sisters, he smiled seeing that the two of them were so involved in their conversation that they hadn't heard him calling. It wasn't until one of the soldiers kindly interrupted their conversation and pointed out the fact that Will was bellowing at them that they actually noticed him.
Elizabeth waved blushing and giggling with her sister. He waved back beckoning them over towards the gangplank, he waited until they were close enough before beginning to talk to them.
"You had best come over onto the Black pearl now ladies as we will be leaving fairly soon."
Elizabeth nodded and made her way quickly over the gangplank and into Will's arms. She turned to wait for her sister so to help her but found she was still stood on the ship watching her.
"Alexandra…you wont fall in if that's what your worrying about. You have walked over it so many times."
"Oh its not that Elizabeth…the Commodore invited me to join him and accompany him for a while aboard his ship. And seeing as he was so kind as to invite me and Jack over for a meal last night I have agreed to do so out of curtsey."
Elizabeth looked at her sister and sighed shaking her head.
"I don't think that is such a good idea, especially after last night."
Alexandra put her hands on her hips and glared at her sister.
"Well that is a pity as it is nothing to do with you! Father will be over here any way and I don't know why you think anything will happen! Or perhaps you have been listening to Jack too much and would rather believe him than your own sister!"
Alexandra turned and walked away huffily, she wasn't in the mood to listen to her sister trying to control her. Anyway she had no feelings for he Commodore and was only being a polite young lady.
Elizabeth and Will watched Alexandra as she walked away, Will squeezed her hand and whispered in her ear.
"Don't worry so much. I am sure she is just being hat way because of her emotions being so stressed. Everything will be fine trust me."
Elizabeth closed her eyes and shook her head.
"Somehow I have the feeling that things will only get worse Will."
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