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)
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I would like to dedicate this chapter to Andrew who passed away Monday 23rd of February 2004.
He fought cancer for over two years and left us when he was only 18 years old.
You were a good friend who truly made me smile and feel so very special.
I really do miss you Andy.
You will always be in our hearts and forever in our minds.
RIP
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Chapter 21:
Before the morning sun had even managed to appear on the horizon Jack was on his way down to the docks, there was still that air of night freshness lingering that would have normally made a person cheerful to be alive but Jack's mind was far from anything cheerful. His thoughts dwelled in a depressive and dangerous place, which he himself feared to even allow a slim chance to be fully in control.
He had sent a message out to all his crew who were either staying on the Pearl or staying in local taverns, asking them to be on the Pearl before dawn ready and prepared. The Governor had arranged for supplies and all other needed and necessary items to be taken down to the Pearl during the night and paid for all the costs. This would allow for a swift departure by Jack and the crew to make up for lost time and gain pace with the ship heading for England.
Jack aimed to catch up with the others within four days maximum and hopefully two if the winds remained with him all the way. Of course he knew that as the Pearl was the fastest ship in the Caribbean he could catch up with them in no time but he didn't want to make the crew think that there was something wrong. He had lied about the Governor wanting them to make sure that the ship made passage to England safely without having to encounter any pirate's attention. Governor Swann had even written a formal pardon for Jack allowing him to pass through British waters with his pardon as representation of England.
Once all had been arranged Jack had excused himself and taken to his room to try and get some sleep. Of course he had had a very restless night thinking everything over in his mind. He wanted to know why Alexandra had cheated, when it had happened, who knew and did she love him enough to come back with him.
But the one thought that played through his mind the most was whether the child was his or not. Could he take her back and love her until the day the babe was born to then find that Commodore Norrington was the father or take the risk of losing her and find out one day that the child was his but he never had a chance to know it.
Having these thoughts play through his mind Jack had gone for a wander around the fort and gardens, passing by chance beneath the Commodores window he heard him moving about and settling for the night Jack had beyond tempted when given the perfect opportunity whilst the whole of Port Royal slept, to murder Commodore Norrington for touching his Alexandra…his wife…his girl…his love. But then that annoying little voice of reason came into play…often sounding similar to Elizabeth. He knew it in his heart that killing Norrington would result in more problems then providing one satisfying solution.
As he continued on his way to the docks he could see up ahead his beloved pearl…the only thing to stay faithful to him. Even when Barbossa stole his Pearl even she came back. What Jack shared with his ship was more than love…it was unconditional. Maybe his father had been right…'the only thing to love you in life will be your ship no woman will ever treat you as fairly.'
He could see the Black pearl gently rocking in the water as if beckoning him closer like a siren yet drawing him near to comfort him like a mother to a child. Walking slowly towards her he felt a sense of calm wash over him as the creaking of the wood and the lapping of the waves against the Black Pearls sides grew louder.
Making his way up the gangplank Jack could hear his crew gathered on deck talking amongst themselves. Taking a deep breath jack gathered his wits about him and stepped onto the deck grinning like the typical madman that the crew all knew.
"Mornin' ye bloody scurvy seadogs. Now we hav' a task been given to us by the Governor. So we be makin' our way to England."
He grinned as the crew cheered and waited watching him for some reason. Jack looked at Mr Gibbs hoping that he would set them all into motion. He smiled as he heard Gibbs yelling at the crew in his usual charming manner.
"….Go on get the lot of ye bloddy dawgs before I have ye all thrown ova board!"
The crew all quickly went their ways to set about their tasks apart from Anamaria and Mr Gibbs who Jack beckoned to wait for a moment. He approached them both and lowered his tones to nearly a whisper.
"I be needing you two in me quarters just after we set sail, but for now Ana you take helm and Gibbs find me some rum."
Both nodded and looked at each other discretely as Jack made his way to the Captains Quarters and closed the door rather loudly behind him.
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Alexandra yawned and rolled over trying to savour the last few moments of sleep before she had to get up. Stretching she felt her toes reach off the end of the bed and out from under the covers exposing them to the cool air. She jumped and opened her eyes and looked about at first puzzled to why she was not at home in her nice warm bed then it dawned on her gradually.
Pulling the sheet up around her Alexandra curled up into a tight ball and buried her face into the pillow. She wished now that she could fall back into the blissful sleep and resume that wondrous dream that she had been having. Of course at that moment the maid that she was sharing the room with knocked on the door and entered.
"Miss Alexandra…Master William would care to know if you would join him for breakfast in his room this morning?"
Alexandra peered over the top of the sheet and smiled pleasantly at the maid. Before running her hands quickly over her hair.
"Please tell Master William that I accept his offer and shall join him shortly…thank you."
The young maid nodded and left Alexandra to wash and dress. Alexandra soon felt fresh and awake enough to face the reality of the world. Leaving her little shared room Alexandra stepped through into the grand living quarters that her sister and brother in law now shared for the journey. How she longed for a bed that was bigger than her and a marble bath like the one they had in their little adjoining bathroom. That is it…I'm going to ask Will if I can use the bath now before it gets too late in the journey and I shall feel awful for asking. Alexandra smiled to herself and made her way over towards the bed where her sister lay sleeping.
She looked so peaceful laying there her hair fanned out across the pillows and framing her sister's delicate face. Unlike Elizabeth she had not been so lucky in inheriting all the graceful features of their mother. Her face was slightly more rounded in shape and her figure more filled but then Elizabeth had said she did envy her body, she had once even called her curvy figure an enticement to other males!
Sitting on the edge of the bed Alexandra curled around her sisters' form and breathed in the scent of her hair. It smelled of freshly cut flowers and vanilla essence. Closing her eyes Alexandra tried to lose herself in the warmth of her sisters body but the opening of the main door caused Alexandra to jump up and quickly go to hide but to her relief it was only Will returning from the galley with their breakfast.
"William!"
Will smiled sheepishly like a young boy caught stealing an apple. He placed the tray onto the table and began to remove the items from it.
"I know I must be in trouble because you and your sister only ever call me by my full name when I am."
Alexandra told to hold back and small smile and placed her hands on her hips.
"Well what do you expect? You near frightened me to death and to find it was only you I was going to hide from is just…infuriating."
Will laughed and bowed playfully and somewhat tauntingly at Alexandra.
"I do apologise dearest sister in law."
Alexandra rolled her eyes and stepped away from the wardrobe where she had intended to hide, making her way over to the table she seated herself and looked over the plates.
"Hmm…I assume their cook has little culinary expertise."
Will ignored Alexandra's comment knowing fully well that she was just being overly fussy. They ate in silence both silently enjoying each other's company whilst all the while contemplating what they had to do when they arrived in England. The silence was comfortable for a while but as Alexandra sat there she suddenly felt that terrible pang of loneliness, as she sat there thinking and dwelling upon the subject more and more she could feel herself nearing to tears.
Not wanting to embarrass herself infront of Will, Alexandra quickly ate the last of her food and excused herself.
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Anamaria and Mr Gibbs sat around the table in the Captains Quarter watching Jack as he paced back and forth in front of them. He had just explained the letter and their true intention of their voyage both unsure of what to say had remained silent and waited for their Captain to say something. Both knew that Jack was not a man to express his emotions willingly so to see him so angry and pent up over what Alexandra had done meant that they knew that he was truly hurt.
Alexandra coughed and reached for the mug of rum before her.
"Shoul' never hav' pulled 'er out the water."
Anamaria glanced at Mr.Gibbs unsure whether his comment was wise or not, but Jack made a slight grunting noise and continued pacing. Anamaria seeing that something was needed to be done sat herself at the table.
"Well Jack…looks like we be havin' ourselves an adventure again. But wha' ye plan to do when ye find her?"
"I'm gonna get 'er to tell me truth…to talk it out?"
"But what if the lass don' want to talk?"
Mr Gibbs was right, that was one thing Jack hadn't thought through yet. He has assumed that she would talk and then he could decide things from there. But now with this minor possible problem Jack had to think quickly on his feet.
"We do what we do best mates…we're pirates…we steal her."
Anamaria looked at Jack in disbelief, obviously he was intent on finding out the truth. Whether it was going to be told willingly or not.
Before all of what had happened she would have been sure that Jack wouldn't hurt or force a lady into doing anything she didn't want but after what Alexandra had done…
Jack stopped his pacing and reached for a nearby rum bottle.
"Ye both can leave now…Anamaria ye take the helm then Mr.Gibbs ye can relieve her when she be feeling tired."
"Aye Captain."
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Alexandra sat on the window ledge of Will and Elizabeth's room, enjoying the cool sea air breeze. It was nearing evening and she had been amusing herself reading books and having one-sided conversations with Elizabeth. Even though her sister could not support her just having her there was good enough for Alexandra, it gave her a sense of calm when she could a storm within her beginning to swell up. As much as Will was supportive Alexandra felt that she needed another females support but over time she had begun to worry about telling Elizabeth what had happened when she awake. Would her own sister disown her…what would Elizabeth say to Will when she found out he had helped her. Would Elizabeth hate her for betraying Jack?
Closing her eyes and resting her head back against the wooden frame Alexandra she surrendered herself to the sound of the waves and the gulls high above the ship. Little did she realise that while she surrendered herself to the calm of the sea following swiftly behind was the one man she longed not to see again…in a long time.
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For this chapter I wanted to show how close Jack is with the Black Pearl. From the lines used in the movie he really does seem to love the Pearl completely…well that is the impression I got and some may not share this view.
I also wanted to show Jack's true pirate side as so often he is portrayed as being a comical pirate. But hey I hope you like it and let me know by reviewing if there is anything you want me to add or change!
Sorry it is so short but I felt that I needed to get to the next chapter and get a little more action in!
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