Pirates Of The Caribbean: Not all treasure is gold and silver

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Rated: R!! (Due to scenes of a sexual nature, violence and language)

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Chapter 17:

  Alexandra sighed irritated at both herself and the rest of the world. She had planned to tell Elizabeth about her pregnancy at some point that day but every opportunity that had arisen someone had managed to interrupt. If it wasn't her father it was Will and if it wasn't Will it was Jack looking for her and if it wasn't Jack it was a maid! Was there ever a chance for peace in that house!

  Alexandra turned once again before the mirror and ran her hands down the front of her gown. She hoped that she didn't look any different, she made sure not to change any of her regular activities and had even gone out of her way to avoid the doctor. Thankfully for her the doctor had been called away to travel with a fleet of the Commodore's ship to meet a merchant ship coming to Port Royal. It was unusual for the Commodore to take such an interest in a merchant ship but when she had heard that his cousin was coming to visit Alexandra assumed that he would be arriving by the merchant ship.

  Of course the news that Edwards cousin was a blessing for Alexandra. He would be busily distracted entertaining him, giving Alexandra time to sort out her life with fewer interruptions.

  There was a knock at the door and sighing Alexandra stomped over to it non too gracefully, clearly irritated at yet another disturbance. Opening the door Alexandra came face to face with her sister who seemed rather happy at something. Stepping aside Alexandra allowed her sister in and waited till she had seated herself on the bed before inquiring into her sister's rather cheerful expression.

"Well what has you in such a joyful mood Elizabeth?"

  Elizabeth beckoned her sister over patting the bed with a hand resting on her rather enlarged stomach. Elizabeth had to give up wearing corsets a short while ago complaining that it would harm he baby and was far too uncomfortable. No one had dared to argue especially since they had heard that she was beginning to suffer from mood swings and temper tantrums.

"Will and I have been discussing where I will be having the baby. At first we thought that I would have the child here in Port Royal, but we got a letter from a friend of ours a short while ago telling us all about this new doctor in London who is meant to specialise in births. So we wrote off to this doctor and he has replied saying that he would love to be the doctor for me when I give birth!"

"That's wonderful news Elizabeth!"

"Yes it is…but there is one minor problem. The doctor will not travel out to the Caribbean as he has too many other patients in London. So I am going to have to travel back to London in a few months time before the baby is born."

  Alexandra looked at her sister and fell silent. She was happy for her sister but then the thought that her sister would be leaving soon for London left her in a slight predicament. Alexandra sighed and played with the material of her gown. She wanted to tell her sister then and there about her being pregnant but it seemed such a terrible thing to ruin Elizabeth's cheerful mood.

"What is it Alexandra?"

"Oh…I just don't want you to go. And the wedding would have been about the same time of the birth…I don't want you to miss it."

  Alexandra looked at her sister hoping that she had quickly covered her tracks. Elizabeth smiled fondly at her sister and hugged her gently.

"Oh Alexandra I wont be away too long. I will be back before you know it."

"No…I want you to be there Elizabeth. And I really want to be able to see my little niece. I will have to ask Jack and father is we can postpone the wedding until you have returned from England. Then I will have both you and my little niece at my wedding!"

  Alexandra laughed and kissed her older sisters cheek gently patting the slowly growing bump. They smiled at each other sharing a moment that only they would ever understand.

"Anyway I have to get something to eat Alexandra. I swear I have the oddest cravings at times and such an appetite. Poor Will has been rather shaken up by it all! He certainly isn't used to having a pregnant female about. He fusses so much!"

  Elizabeth stood slowly and made her way over to the door. Alexandra followed and smiled, sighing inwardly that another perfect opportunity had been wasted. Elizabeth leant over and tugged on a few stray strands of Alexandra's hair.

"One day when you are pregnant you will understand. We will look back on this and laugh as we tend to your children. Oh Alexandra I feel so very mature and a little older than I want to be now."

  Alexandra kissed her sisters forehead fondly and shook her head.

"You are not old and you will be a wonderful mother. I just hope that I will be able to be as good as you will be."

  Elizabeth nodded.

"Of course you will be."

  Elizabeth left not realising just how much her words had meant to Alexandra or the effect they had.

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Commodore Norrington looked out of the window over the bay and the town of Port Royal. Having received news that his younger cousin, James Edward Norrington, was coming to visit Edward had been fussing non stop ever since. His cousin was a young man who had studied as a lawyer at a university in London and had become a very successful one at that. All off this was helped of course as he been able to take on his fathers business a few years ago and was now controlling a thriving Lawyers firm.

As young boys back in England Edward and James had been the best of friends, practically inseparable having had their nannies take them to the parks for walks together and as they grew older having shared the same tutors. And when the time for them to go their separate ways they promised to keep in touch having found a strong friendship.

  He longed to see his cousin again and catch up on past times, hopefully even show him what a man of status he had become…now a Commodore of a British fleet!  

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  The week had past and Alexandra had hardly seen Edward ever since his cousin had arrived Alexandra had found she had more time to herself. Jack had spent a fair bit of his time down at the port with the crew making repairs to the Black Pearl and generally trying to make his crew feel un-neglected.

  Elizabeth had been busy with Will sorting out rooms for the baby and various other parenting things. Alexandra had been keeping herself amused most days either reading books in the study or wandering around the gardens and town.

  She was now sat in the study reading one of the many books she had grown accustoms to reading as of late. Sighing she let the book drop to the floor as she settled back in the chair for some reason being unable to concentrate. Hearing the door click as it was opened, she looked up to find a young man whom she didn't recognise stood in the doorway.

"I hope I am not disturbing you."

  The young man spoke with a gentle and smooth English accent. He had light brown hair that was tied back from his face, his eyes were a light green. Smiling he nodded his head to Alexandra who quickly stood.

"No not at all! I am sorry but have we met before… I seem to recognise you for some reason but I cant quite understand where from"

  The young man walked over to Alexandra and gently taking her hand h raised it brushing his lips over it softly and politely.

"I am rude…my name is James. I am Commodore Norrington's cousin. You must be either one of the Governor Swann's daughters?"

  Alexandra smiled and nodded sitting herself back down in the chair and nodding towards the other for James.

" Please sit…I remember you! We met back in London at London…you were a friend of Laurence's you studied with him at the law university didn't you? Yes you were rather a charming young gentleman when I met you before. We talked for hours in the sitting room whilst every else was playing games. "

  James laughed and nodded blushing slightly.

"Yes we did. And so that would make you Alexandra. I thought I recognised your name and your pretty face. How are you?"

"Very well thank you indeed. I didn't realise you were Commodore Norrington's cousin."

  They spent a while chatting away about anything and everything and eventually came onto the subject of Alexandra marriage. Luckily Edward had not mentioned anything about his relation with Alexandra to James and so she was able to discuss how she met Jack with James feeling safe.

Edward had mentioned however that Jack was actually a pirate…not just any pirate but the Captain Jack Sparrow. James had spent some of their time whilst chatting discussing about how the tales of the Black Pearl and Captain Jack Sparrow were circling London. Someone had also got word back of how the sisters had now been twice involved in kidnappings. Alexandra was able to straighten out any of the lies or slight problems in the story. James had then got onto the subject of how Alexandra had met Jack. Alexandra sighed explaining how she and Jack had met.

  It was nearing late afternoon and James and Alexandra had been chatting for over two or three hours. They were now sat in a comfortable silence sort of half reading their books and starting miniature conversations. She felt so relaxed around James and having known him before Port Royal had helped immensely. It was then that the thought of her pregnancy crossed her mind…she still hadn't told a soul and was beginning to feel more and more alone as time went on. If she didn't tell someone soon she was sure to go insane.

"James…I know we don't know each other too well but I need to tell this to someone. Can I trust you not to tell another person for my sake please?"

"Of course Alexandra."

"You see…I found out a while ago that I am pregnant. Though that may be wonderful news my problem is that I don't know who the father is."

   Alexandra went onto explain everything to James, she even told him that her marriage to Jack was all a lie to save him. James sat there listening intently to the entire story and never said a word.

When Alexandra was finished she covered her face with her hands and let out a sob. She sat back in the chair curling up within its warmth.

"I am such a whore James. What should I do?"

  Leaning over James pulled Alexandra's hands from her face and smiled at her.

"You need to talk to your sister. I am afraid that I am not the person to talk to. It might be for the best if you tell them both."

"But Elizabeth is going away soon and she seems so happy! Oh James…please don't tell anyone! I just…I just don't know what to do."

"You need to talk to your sister. I know she maybe happy but she seems to be the best one to talk to. If not then you need to talk to either Jack or Edward. You can't hide it forever Alexandra sooner or later the truth is going to catch up with you and you will be left with an even harder decision."

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  Unknown to Alexandra Mr Gibbs had been stood outside the door for part of the conversation and had only heard about Alexandra being pregnant. Of course instead of going in and speaking to Alexandra…being male he immediately went off in search of Jack with his congratulations.

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  Well that's it for this chapter! Cruel yes and what will happen when Mr Gibbs talks to Jack?!?! Until the next chapter…take care!