(A/N) We are just getting into the thick of things…hehe…
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN POTC!
Elizabeth sat up in bed, staring at the ceiling, not doing much of anything but thinking about Caleb, and how she felt about him. She couldn't describe the way she felt about him. Of course he didn't take her out of the cabin, when Danielson wasn't there, but he did kill that man who tried to rape her…but he left…only to let Danielson return…
"Ridiculous…" Elizabeth put her head in her hands. She threw the covers off her and walked to the door.
"Elizabeth?" Elizabeth whirled around to see that Will was up.
"I'm just going to get some fresh air."
"Want me to go with you?"
"No…I need to go on my own."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes Will, go back to sleep." Elizabeth then turned the handle and walked out the door.
The cool Caribbean air hit Elizabeth sweetly against her delicate skin. She strolled on deck and leaned against the railing…trying to think back to that night…
"I can't…" Elizabeth said to herself. Tears fell from her eyes.
"Are you alright?" Elizabeth looked to see that it was Caleb.
"I'm fine." Elizabeth then straightened herself.
"Elizabeth, I am truly sorry…"
"Listen, before you go on, please let me speak…" Elizabeth put her hand up to silence Caleb. "You left me that night…Danielson returned and continued…where did you go?"
"I had to get rid of the body Elizabeth. When I returned Danielson asked me where Jonah went. I told him that Jonah went off somewhere, he said I might as well go to, didn't need me anymore."
"So why didn't you stop him then?"
"I couldn't Elizabeth. If I let it be known that I am a Commodore…it wouldn't be good for the crown, it wouldn't be good for me either. I had to stay alive, I knew that Danielson was planning on ruining you. And that is going to start in Port Royal, he will turn your father and Commodore James Norrington against you. I am sure of it. I cannot apologize enough to you Elizabeth, but if Danielson succeeds, you will need an accountable Commodore at your side."
"I don't believe James would turn on me…my father…never…."
"They hold a duty to the crown, and seeing as you have been gone for almost a year, what makes you think they are allies? I am assuming you didn't leave on the best of terms."
"No, I didn't."
"Well then."
"It's just…" Caleb then grabbed her shoulders and shook her.
"Use your head Elizabeth, who is the Commodore going to believe? You that has been missing for almost a year, no doubt with pirates, or Commodore Bronson Danielson." Elizabeth then looked at him.
"Alright, I trust you…"
"Good." Caleb said as he released her shoulders.
"What's going on here?" Both Elizabeth and Caleb turned around to see Will standing there.
"Nothing." Elizabeth smiled.
"It didn't sound like nothing. Now tell me…"
Caleb gave Elizabeth a look of defeat. "Caleb is not who he says." Elizabeth started. "His real name is Commodore Caleb Forester."
"What?" Will said stepping closer.
"It's true. I am a Commodore in the Naval Fleet. I was sent in disguise to get into the ship of the a Commodore that went missing, find him, and then go from there."
"Well what was his name?"
"Commodore Bronson Danielson." Elizabeth saw Will's face redden, and with a flash Will grabbed Caleb by his shirt.
"What do you know?" Will was holding Caleb tightly.
"Will, let him go…" Elizabeth put her hand on his arm. Will reluctantly let Caleb go. "I'll tell you everything."
Will looked into her eyes and saw hurt, and pain, and he just wanted to hold her, but she also seemed determined. "Elizabeth…what's going on?"
"Caleb was on Danielson's crew. He was there the night I was raped." Elizabeth then took a deep breath. "Danielson left and he and another man walked in. The other man Jonah, was going to take advantage of me…and Caleb killed him…" Elizabeth then took Will's hand in hers. "And he left…"
"He left you? He didn't help you?" Will seemed bewildered.
"Yes. He couldn't let Danielson on."
"So he left you for Danielson to do whatever he damned well wanted."
"I couldn't let the months I spent on his ship go…" Caleb mumbled.
"Elizabeth, he doesn't belong here." Will said angrily.
"Will, although he didn't help me…he was an ally that night…the only one. Who know what would have happened if Caleb wasn't there?"
"So what is Danielson going to do in Port Royal?" Will asked.
"Turn Norrington and her father against Elizabeth. She is going to need a Commodore on her side. One that holds a bit more rank on the both of them." Caleb said.
"What could they do to her?"
"If she comes forward and outs him, she could be thrown in jail, or if he says something damning about her, she could be hanged." Caleb said.
"So what do you suggest? You go in there with Elizabeth, by yourself and pose as what?"
"Commodore Caleb Forester. If you or Jack go in there you most likely will be thrown in jail. I suggest Bill pose as my father…and Elizabeth…my wife."
"What?" Will didn't like this, and from Elizabeth's look, neither did she.
"No one will hurt her that way, she can be protected, and we can get at Danielson. They will believe our word against Danielson."
Will thought for a while and slowly nodded. "Alright, but I will be in Port Royal as well…so will Jack."
"How?" Caleb asked.
"The blacksmith shop. I still don't trust you…Elizabeth may, but I can't trust a man that left a woman in need, letting her fend for herself against a madman."
(A/N) Mmmm….a plan in motion…