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 13:
It was already late morning and the ships had set sail to Port Royal, hopefully if the wind and weather continued to favour them the ships would make good speed back. Alexandra had remained on the Black Pearl and had spent most of the morning by Jacks side, clearly all misunderstandings had been sorted and the happily 'married' couple were back on track.
Jack's terrible mood from yesterday had completely disappeared and instead was now plaguing Commodore Norrington. He had spent most of his time muttering and complaining about the state of the ship and its crew as well as the supposed slackness of the soldiers. The truth to why Commodore Norrington was in such a terribly foul mood was due to the sight that had greeted him that morning. Having come up on deck, his gaze had settled upon a very content Jack and an extremely happy Alexandra locked in each other's arms talking away as if nothing had ever happened.
Of course just because Commodore Norrington's original plans had not worked he was sure he could think up another one that would suffice and successfully bring Alexandra fleeing from Jacks arms and straight into his own. The thought lightened his mood a small amount but just the thought that Alexandra…his Alexandra…was currently with her loving husband
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Alexandra giggled as Jack began to sing the song that Elizabeth had taught him…for the fourth time. She found it highly amusing with all his exaggerated arm movements and slurred voice how the song became rather animated and more interesting. However the rest of the crew were becoming tired of Jack singing the same lines over and over…it wasn't even if he could actually remember all the lines correctly and at times and resorted to singing 'really bad eggs' when the proper lines escaped his memory.
Lifting her hand she covered his mouth having now noticed the rather dirty looks they were receiving. Jack looked at her puzzled and grinned at her from behind Alexandra's hand, she held back the giggles and smiled slowly removing the hand.
"Enough with the singing why don't you tell me something interesting."
Jack grinned yet another cheeky toothy grin and nodded adjusting his three-cornered leather hat. Alexandra smiled leaning up to tug on one of his beaded locks, she brushed his cheek lightly with the palm of her hand.
"Such as?"
Alexandra thought for a moment her fingers twirling a single beaded lock around her fingers. Jack watched her face as various emotions and thoughts passed over it, gradually Alexandra nodded and smiled looking at Jack and placing a light and chaste kiss on his nose.
"Tell me one of your adventures. I have heard both of Elizabeth and Will's side of the story but I want to know what happened to you. I mean okay so you were all a part of the adventure but I want to know what you were thinking and feeling when having to chase and follow Barbossa."
Jack leant against the wheel gazing out across the ocean. He had never really thought about the whole adventure in that much detail since getting the Black pearl, especially having a new now mutinous crew helped immensely. But since Alexandra had brought up that particular subject he guessed he would have to think about it.
He realised that he hadn't spoken for quite a while now and that Alexandra was beginning to look at him slightly worried.
"Well Barbossa and me crew mutinied and left me as 'governor' of some little island. I successfully escaped the island after three days on the back of two turtles tied together with rope made from hairs on my back."
Alexandra raised her eyebrow hearing the suggestion that Jack would have actually escaped by a raft made of two turtles. She coughed lightly and drummed her fingers on the wheel, Jack smiled and raised his hands in a feminine and protective manner.
"Alright so maybe not on turtles but still I escaped and came to Port Royal. There I met Will and Elizabeth and it was the day that I almost escaped…but I didn't quite manage to so I spent the night in the cells. That was when Barbossa attacked…"
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Alexandra listened to Jack tell the entire version of his story, of course she could tell there were parts which he changed to suit him but all the same Alexandra was enthralled by the entire thing.
By the time Jack had finished telling his tale it was afternoon and Elizabeth was calling for them to come down and eat. Alexandra had so many questions to ask him and what he had done afterwards but they could wait until she had eaten, she hadn't realised just how hungry she was until Elizabeth called.
The pair headed down to the eating quarters and sat at the large table with the rest of the crew, it had was all rather informal and everyone took what they wanted from where they liked. At first Alexandra had been unsure and unused to having to eat in such an uncouth and impolite manner but as time passed her manners had slowly slipped and she ate like the rest of them.
Having finished the meal and listened to Mr.Gibbs explain his version of how he collected the crew together for the Black Pearl, he had overhead Jack telling his tale. Once he was finished and everyone had had their input Alexandra and Jack made their way back to his cabin.
They sat on the bed, both feeling rather full and sleepy. The gentle rocking of the ship and the warmth of the Caribbean began to lull Alexandra to sleep. She curled up against Jack sighing at the fact she felt so safe and comfortable around him. She managed to murmur out her question before yawning rather ungracefully.
"What did you do after you escaped being hung and the Black Pearl came back for you?"
Jack ran his fingers through Alexandra's silky hair, he smiled seeing how she was tired and was struggling to stay awake.
"Well
I plundered, pillaged, thieved, sailed, explored and did generally what most
pirates do."
He got no reply of course as Alexandra had fallen asleep, her head resting on his chest, one of her hands lay curled into a tight fist by her head. He slowly and carefully moved downwards on the bed making himself comfortable, he was sure that the crew could manage without him especially with Anamaria at the helm. Closing his eyes Jack resigned himself to a peaceful quick nap…well that's what he told himself of course.
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Anamaria sighed irritably wondering where Jack had got to…okay actually she had a pretty good idea where he was. Probably in his cabin with his wife, Anamaria was still upset that Jack had never told her about that. She thought that they were friends but she could understand that the situation was rather difficult. Port Royal was just ahead of them and they would be coming into port and docking very soon, and to do this she needed Jack to take over.
It wasn't that she couldn't dock the ship fully well by herself but it wouldn't give the best image to see the one and only legendary Black Pearl being captained by a female. It wouldn't do Jack's reputation any good at all…or his pride to think of it.
She waited until Mr.Gibbs was finished bossing some of the men about before calling him up to the helm. He looked at her muttering something about bad luck having women on aboard, as he drunk from his little leather bottle.
"Mr Gibbs go tell Captain that we be docking soon."
Mr.Gibbs nodded and went off down to the cabin still muttering away to himself. He liked Anamaria perfectly well and respected he lass who had the guts to live the life of a pirate but still he didn't enjoy being bossed about by a woman.
Knocking on the cabin door he heard voices inside and someone stumble towards the door. Jack opened the door, looking rather more sleepy, scruffy and untidier than usual looking.
"What?"
Mr Gibbs peered over Jacks shoulder to see Miss…Mrs Sparrow lying sprawled across the bed looking rather ruffled herself.
"Aye uh…sorry to be disturbin ye Cap'ain but we be coming into port soon and you be needed up on 'ere deck."
Jack nodded and waved a finger at Mr Gibbs.
"Savvy."
Jack waited until Mr Gibbs had wandered off back across the deck before returning into the cabin, turning to look at Alexandra he found her lying across the bed his hat resting on her head at a very jaunty angle. He smiled one of his infamous toothy grins and walked towards the bed.
Alexandra watched him seeing how he moved in an almost graceful way. She wasn't sure whether that was because of the amount of rum she had just beforehand consumed that made her think this…or whether he genuinely moved in that provocative manner.
Jack coughed and Alexandra jerked her gaze up from her body and blushed seeing Jack looking at her with an all too knowing look in his eyes. She tugged the hat a little further down on her face and giggled softly. The hat was suddenly removed and her line of vision was met with Jack's.
"What be a pretty little thin' like ye doin' on me bed now?"
Alexandra laughed and lent out pushing Jack gently but firmly on the shoulder. He had exaggerated his voice to sound more like a cross between Mr Gibbs and somehow strangely like Captain Loros. She shivered at the thought of him and prayed that somehow his ship had sunk or he hand been hung in the gallows of some British Port.
Alexandra sat up and arranged her gown in a tidier manner.
"What did Mr Gibbs have to say?"
She watched Jack move around the cabin picking up his 'effects' as he liked them to be known, his coat and a bottle of rum. He wandered back over to the bed these items piled up in his arms and dumped them heavily onto the bed beside her.
"They need me up on deck."
Alexandra nodded getting up and beginning to dress jack with his affects. As she stood pressed up against him he was reminded of the day he had met Elizabeth and had forced her to similarly dress him. The only difference was that Alexandra was doing it rather willingly. Having placed his effects on Jack she took his coat and placed it over his shoulders, finally she took the hat and dropped it onto his head.
Jack smiled and waited until she was finished before kissing her lightly but demanding. Alexandra melted into his arms and allowed herself to be 'plundered'. The thought of herself being plundered by a pirate mad e her giggle into the kiss ad Jack pulled away confused and slightly concerned for what he thought was his now choking woman. He patted her on the back lightly as she leant against him gasping from breath.
"I'm alright…I'm alright Jack"
Alexandra managed to eventually get out between fits of giggles and gasps for breath. Jack sighed and rolled his eyes adjusting his hat and coat before holding his hand out for Alexandra.
"You comin' on deck love?"
Alexandra nodded eagerly, she was so thankful to be home. She wanted to be able to see Port Royal as they pulled into dock, she especially wanted to see the faces of various members of the public as she walked alongside the one and only Captain Jack Sparrow.
Having made their was up on deck Alexandra left |Jacks side for a moment to run up and hug her sister. Elizabeth laughed and hugged her back knowing how it felt to be finally home in safe waters.
While Alexandra and Elizabeth were happy to be back Will could tell that something was bothering Jack. He looked over towards the helm where Jack stood his gaze intent upon Port Royal, there was no point in trying to question Jack anyway he would deny it all.
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Port Royal was bustling as usual and the sight of the Commodores ship had brought a bit of joy to them…but it was the ship that was following the Commodores that caused the most conversation. Many recognised the ship straight away and some could only assume what it was from the state it was in.
A crowd had begin to gather on the dock for when the ships finally began to offload. Many knew of the friendship between Elizabeth and Will and the legendary Captain Jack Sparrow. But that wasn't what confused them, it was the sight of Miss Alexandra Swann the Governor's youngest daughter stood beside Jack on the Black Pearl, instead of being aboard the Commodore's ship with her father.
Once the ships had finally all docked and the gangplank lowered the Commodore followed by the Governor were the first to leave the ships. Many people began to talk and question Commodore Norrington and Governor Swann puzzled to what was going on but neither of them answered. They had agreed to keep things quiet and not say a word until everyone had been able to come to an agreement of what would be said.
However as per usual Jack managed to brake that, now standing on the dock he bowed to the crowd and helped Alexandra step down from the gangplank. She giggled and blushed realising what a state she must look but she didn't care. All that mattered to her was that she was home safely.
Several of the maids from the Governors house had pushed their way to the front of the crowd. When they saw Alexandra stood with Jack they didn't quite know what to say. It was only when one of them had picked up enough courage that finally everything was set in motion.
"Miss Swann…Mrs Turner tis good to see you both back. We brought a carriage down for you so that you could travel back and rest your tired legs."
The young maid walked over to Miss Swann and smiled at Jack. She lowered her voice and leant in closer to Alexandra
"Tis sure I can find some finer clothes for your gentleman friend here."
Alexandra's face flushed and she nodded following Elizabeth and Will as they made their way through the crowd towards the carriage. Jack still stood there unsure whether to follow but when Alexandra took his hand and tugged it he obeyed and grinned at the various male members of public who were staring at him rather cruelly.
It was well known about port Royal that Miss Alexandra Swann was a pretty little beauty…some would say fairer than her sister but many of the men had hoped that Alexandra would follow in her sisters footsteps and fall in love with one of the regular members of public But having now seen her holding the hand of a pirate many began to wonder and assume that there was perhaps more that met the eye.
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Up at the Governors house Elizabeth and Alexandra were being led away to their chambers for baths and a change of clothes. Will and Jack were left standing at the foot of the staircase wondering what exactly they were meant to do, but their question was soon answered as more maids arrived and led them upstairs.
It was then that Jack heard the words, bath, clean clothes and a good wash mentioned around him. His eyes wandered and he began to wave his arms about complaining. Will laughed amused by the fact that Jack was not best pleased about the idea of having to wear fancy clothes but he had little choice as he was forced into a bedroom and the door was locked. The last thing Will heard of Jack was.
"I'LL MAKE YE ALL WALK THE PLANK FOR THIS!"
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Alexandra lay back in the large tub enjoying the feel of the warm water and the smell of a clean well-kept house. Her old clothes which the maids were going to destroy she had requested be locked away in her chest as a keepsake. Of course no one had commented or asked suggested otherwise and had left her in peace.
She knew she had to get out soon and find out how the maids were coping with Jack…or, as she should actually say how Jack was coping with the maids.
Jack on the other hand was sat in a large bath, he had to admit that the water was lovely and warm and somewhat soothing. He had been very irritated when the maids had disappeared with his clothing saying that it needed a good wash and to be mended in a few places. He would have gone after them but sadly with no other clothing for him to wear he felt that a naked pirate running around the place would be a little too much for anyone to handle.
He heard a knock at the bathroom door and called out signalling that whoever it was could enter, there stood a maid holding clothing in her arms but not his clothing…it was actually reasonably smart and decent clothing. Jack cringed and looked at the maid.
"Where are me clothes pet?"
"As we said before being cleaned and sewn back up Mr Sparrow."
"Captain Jack Sparrow."
"Mr Captain Jack Sparrow"
Jack sighed giving in to trying to correct this maid, he could only assume that she hadn't heard of who he was but it didn't bother him that much at that moment. Jack waited for the maid to lay the clothes out for him before making any comment.
"I'm not wearin that poncy clothin'! I'm a pirate I don't do poncy!"
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