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)

 I am sorry that this has taken so long to come out. As I explained in my note things got a little overly hectic here but everything seems to be sorted now.

Thank you for all coming back to read the next chapter and not giving up on me completely! It may take me a little longer to get chapters out but I promise that I'm not becoming bored of the story its just that my school work is becoming heavier and its more difficult than I thought to fit time to type chapters. 

Chapter 18:

  Mr Gibbs wandered through the town back towards the port. It was typical of Jack to keep such joyous news secret from them all! And to think their Captain…the Captain Jack Sparrow was to be a father…that man was full or surprises. Now what would become of their captain now that he was to be a father…would he want to travel the seas and have adventures or we he become a land lubber and live his days out as a father.

 Perhaps Jack would even take after his own father, who had given up, for part of his son's childhood, the life on the sea and stayed at him until his wife died. Jack had only been a young child of four and had never understood what had happened to his mother. So when Jack's father had taken him onto a ship Jack took to life on the seas so easily, it became a second nature to him and that's why his ship the Black Pearl meant so much to him.

  Mr Gibb's knew that at Jack's heart the Black Pearl was the only tie he had back to his father. It had been the first ship Jack had ever fallen in love with, he had been only seventeen and ready to take on the world. His first sights of the Black Pearl had been when visiting Tortuga with his father, it was sat in the bay looking rather neglected. Its old captain had died only a few months back and no one wanted to claim the wreck of the ship. But for some strange reason it had called to Jack and ever since he set eyes on it he had worked hard to get the Black Pearl back in perfect condition along with his father help before he died.

  Mr Gibbs looked across the port towards the Black Pearl, it wouldn't be the same without Jack taking the helm. Somehow he had a feeling that life without Jack would lose its edge. And what would become of the Black Pearl…all that sombre thinking had dampened his mood greatly.

The waft of ale and the hubbub of voices alerted Mr Gibbs to the local tavern just down the path from him…perhaps he would just have a few to celebrate the news and then again after speaking with Jack. Of course it was the done thing to wet the babies head…even if it was before the baby had been born.

  Whistling to himself Mr Gibbs made his way into the 'Windless Sails' with a slight spring in his step and all sombre thoughts of the Black Pearl legends coming to an end leaving his mind completely easily being replaced by the thought of pleasant young women for company and a mug or two of rum or beer.

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  Elizabeth rubbed her bump again and sighed contently as she wandered through the garden, enjoying a few moments peace away from Will who was always fussing over her and her father who kept questioning her about her health. Put together they would certainly drive Elizabeth slowly crazy but deep down she knew that they were both excited. Knowing that her sister had persuaded Jack and her father to postpone the wedding until after she had had the child made Elizabeth feel even more special. She couldn't wait to be a mother, having never known her own she wanted to make sure that her own child never experienced that. She was going to be there no matter what.

  Carefully making her way over to a stone bench Elizabeth sat relaxing for a while feeling rather tired and heavy. Elizabeth had been experiencing a lot of dizzy spells where she felt light headed and sick. She hadn't told Will or her father knowing that they would over react and probably lock her up in her room and not let her do anything for herself. Which is exactly not what she wanted.

  Deciding that perhaps it would be a good idea to head back into the house and rest for a while, Elizabeth stood and began to walk slowly still feeling slightly light headed. She began to feel hot and the sensation of almost spinning around overwhelmed her. Reaching out for something to steady her balance, Elizabeth found nothing as she collapsed to the floor.

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  Mr Gibbs staggered slowly out of the 'Windless Sails' rather more drunk than he had perhaps originally intended. Singing loudly at the top of his drunken voice Mr Gibbs made his way towards the docks. Forgetting most of the words to the song that Jack had once taught all the crew of the Black Pearl, he decided that he would make his own up…for the baby! Laughing he smiled and bumped into various walls and crates apologising to everything as he did so.

 Anamaria stood at the helm of the Black Pearl, not that she was worried or anything but it was very unlike Mr Gibbs to take this long to get back from the house. Normally he would be back by now grumbling about the ways Anamaria tied the ropes or some other petty little thing. And the constant muttering of the usual comment, that women on ships were bad luck.

 Drumming her fingers on the wooden rail Anamaria gazed over the dock again, she would never admit it but she had grown fond of the rest of the crew on the Black Pearl. They were her family…her friends…her companions. She could trust them to be there, she had to they were the ones helping keep the ship afloat. Though at times she would tell people that the only reason she was still a member of the crew was due to the fact that Jack owed her a ship, the reality of it was that she had found herself unable to leave the ship permanently.

  Okay so maybe at times Jack was more annoying than he was worth…and the crew could be rather lewd and disgusting…and the way they treated her sometimes could get on her nerves. But all that aside they were her life.

  The out of tune and drunken voice of Mr Gibbs echoed around the dock as he stumbled into view. Waving his arms rather enthusiastically Mr Gibbs staggered towards the Black Pearl. Anamaria walked slowly down from the helm over to the side of the ship where the gangplank was.

  Resting her hands on her hips Anamaria watched as Mr Gibbs attempted to keep in a straight line towards the ship. Eventually he made his way up the gangplank and tripped landing flat out at Anamaria's feet in a spread-eagled fashion.

"Mr Gibbs…by any chance…are ye drunk?"

  Looking up at Anamaria from his position on the floor Mr Gibbs revealed a slightly toothless, perverted yet drunken grin and nodded.

"A tad bit luv…but I 'ave a gud reason."

  Reaching down Anamaria pulled Mr Gibbs roughly to his feet and dusted him off somewhat maternally but very subtly. She didn't want the men thinking she had gone soft on any of them. Shoving him towards the stairs down towards the crew's cabins she nodded rolling her eyes. She knew Mr Gibbs all too well…she didn't know why she had even been worried. It was very much like him to find a local tavern or too and as he called it 'testing the brews'.

"And wha' be ye reason Mr Gibbs?"

  He paused for a moment trying to think before staggering into the cabin room sctraching his head. Suddenly he turned and laughed followed by a rather loud belch.

"Wettin the babes head!"

  Anamaria stood in the doorway to the crews sleeping quarters and nodded laughing to herself.

"I didn't know ye was havin a babe Mr Gibbs!"

  Not hearing Anamaria's comment he continued on ranting about the Windless Sails and who was there and what had gone on. Who was fighting who and all the typical things that Mr Gibbs would rant on about. Not forgetting to remark on the quality of the brew, which he had tasted along wit hthe quality of his company. Eventually he came back to the topic at hand and turned to face Anamaria.

"Jack's goin to be a father. Alexandra is with babe!"

  Anamaria stared at Mr Gibbs in disbelief and sighed thinking that it was the drink probably talking once again and he had made this story up in his drunken state. She would ask Jack herself tomorrow or when she next saw him so that she could right Mr Gibbs before he went off telling more people and causing trouble. Looking over at Mr Gibbs she found him slumped in a rather odd position half on half off of the hammock and snoring rather loudly.

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  "Miss Alexandra!!! Miss Alexandra!!!"

  The study door swung open hitting the wall with a heavy thud. A flustered and somewhat distraught maid stood in the doorway before rushing in and fidgeting before Alexandra. The young maid looked so upset as she ran in that both James and Alexandra ended what they were saying abruptly and looked at the maid perplexed.

  Realising that whatever the maid had to say was rather important Alexandra rose and smiled reassuringly, recognising the young maid.

"Whatever is the matter Bessie?"

"Oh Miss Alexandra…tis Miss Elizabeth! Something terrible…I need to find Mr Turner!"

"Calm down and tell me what is wrong, what has happened?"

  Reaching out Alexandra gently held Bessie's arms and tried to calm her.

"Oh Miss Alexandra…it was another maid…she just found Miss Elizabeth…lying on the garden path… oh she looked so ghastly pale…like a ghost Miss Alexandra. I've been sent to find Mr Turner and bring him quick but I cannot find him! Please Miss Alexandra she did look terribly ill."

  Alexandra paled herself and let go of the maid's arms. James stood and looked at Alexandra worried that she would faint at the news. Shaking her head lightly as if to clear her head Alexandra nodded at James to let him know she was all right.

"William and Jack are both with my father the Governor. I am not sure where though… oh…possibly they were in the library…or the conference room. Oh I cant remember at all my mind has gone blank! Ask one of the butlers they might know… I need to know where my sister is! Where is Elizabeth? Has she been brought in? Has anyone gone for the doctor?"

 "I know they sent one of the young lad's from the kitchen…he can run faster than us all...he went to fetch the doctor. When I was sent they were just about to bring her indoors Miss Alexandra. They were takin' her to her room Miss."

  Bessie left the room quickly calling out to one of the butlers and some maids. James stepped towards Alexandra and pulled her into his arms. She was shaking and looked ready to faint.

" You are in no fit state to go to your sister alone. I will come with you. I am sure your servants have taken your sister to her room."

 Nodding a very quiet Alexandra allowed her sister to be led from the study by James towards the staircase.

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  Governor Swann laughed and raised his glass nodding to his son in law and future suitably confirmed son in law. Now for a man of his age and status Governor Swann had to admit that his outlook on life had been greatly changed ever since the day he had set foot in Port Royal. He had come to, over time, accept that his life was never going to be quite as normal as he had first thought.

  The fact that his eldest daughter had married a blacksmith was only the tip of the iceberg. Now his youngest daughter was to remarry…perhaps in a more lawful way…a pirate. Not just any pirate but the same pirate who had rescued Elizabeth a few years ago and recently his youngest daughter.

  The sight before him, which would have normally shocked or confused most people, did not cause him to bat an eyelid at all. As Governor Swann rose and went to start a speech or toast…you could never tell the difference with him…the library door was opened quickly and two maids entered gasping for breath.

"Governor Swann Mr Turner there has been something terrible happen to Miss Elizabeth. You are both being needed in her room urgently!"

  Will stood immediately at the mention of Elizabeth's name and walked over to one of the maids gripping her by the shoulders.

"What's happened?!"

"Oh Mr Turner your wife…Elizabeth…she was found collapsed in the garden…but you must come now…please we have called for a doctor!"

  Will brushed past the maids and ran down the hallway quickly soon followed by a flustered Governor. Jack followed them unsure whether to go find Alexandra or go straight to Elizabeth but he soon caught sight of his 'wife' and the young man from Britain as they approached Elizabeth's room.

  Alexandra pulled away from James and ran to Jack sobbing uncontrollably and talking so quickly that nothing she was saying was making any sense. Clinging to him Alexandra began to calm as Jack attempted to soothe her.

"Come on luv…tell me what has happened to Elizabeth."

  After finally getting the entire story out Alexandra resumed her crying. Jack decided to lead her into her sister's room and sit her down before she too passed out. Looking around the room Will was sat on the edge of the bed clutching Elizabeth's hand and talking to her. Governor Swann was stood pacing back and forth demanding to know where the doctor was.

  Jack wasn't sure whether allowing Alexandra to come into her sister's room had been such a great idea but knowing her stubborn temper he thought it best not to advise her otherwise. Casting his gaze back over to the bed where Elizabeth lay. She looked pale and tossed her head from side to side occasionally letting out a moan in pain.

  Will looked panicked every time his wife let out a noise in pain and was soon stroking her head soothingly and murmuring into her ear what Jack could only assume were words of comfort. Jack rubbed Alexandra's back gently and kissed the top of her head. He hoped he never had to experience the worry and pain Will was going through.

  Jack had to admit this was the first time he had ever been this worried about someone. Normally he wouldn't let his feelings get the better of him but it seemed that somehow over time his feelings had changed. He just hoped Elizabeth would be all right for the sake of Will and Alexandra.

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  Will squeezed Elizabeth's hand tightly and watched her face intently waiting for any sign of his wife waking up. A thin sheen of sweat had formed across her brow and her hair was now undone and spread across the pillow messily. He could feel the worry almost gnawing away at the pit of his stomach, now he had not to just worry about Elizabeth health but the health of their child soon to be born. He couldn't bare to lose Elizabeth and the child…not after waiting for so long.

  Resting his head on the bed Will closed his eyes and prayed with every once that Elizabeth would be okay.

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  Well sorry that this chapter has taken so long to come out. I hope you enjoyed it and yes cruel I know but I needed more excitement on top of the illicit love affair!

Till next time

Charlie x