Once is Never Enough

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Chapter Two Midnight Moons

The moon was shining brightly that night as Jack sat on the deck, an unconscious Elizabeth next to him. The waves were soft and light on the side of the ship, the Black Pearl's pirate flag billowed softly as it waited in the dock. Another shot made Elizabeth jump slightly and stir in her rum induced sleep.

Jack stood up and went to get his rum when Elizabeth went still again. Going below deck he went into his room and sat at his desk looking over a map and rubbing his eyes. Pulling his hat over his eyes and crossing his arms Jack fell into a soft sleep.

Elizabeth woke up with a head that felt like it was full of lead. Feeling disoriented she stood and hung on to the rail bending dangerously over the side.

A splash woke Jack up and he remembered leaving Elizabeth on the deck. Cursing under his breath he went up and looked around. Elizabeth wasn't there. Looking over the side he saw a place where the water was disturbed. Taking off his hat and holster Jack dove into the cold water.

As luck would have it, Elizabeth fell into the water while they were in the dock, if it had happened out to sea Jack was sure she would have been lost. Picking her body off of the bottom Jack swam back to surface and carried her to the deck, this time staying there until she became conscious again.

"Where am I?"

"On the Pearl luv, where else would ya be?"

Jack watched in amusement as Elizabeth tried to remember what she was doing there, a sigh escaped her and she sat up.

"Why?"

"Well, I don't think you would have thought too highly of me if I let you in that place alone." Jack said and stood up, helping Elizabeth do the same. She wobbled a little and ended up putting all her weight on Jack.

"Sorry Jack, I don't quite have my balance yet."

"Don't worry about it 'Lizabeth. This isn't the first time this has ever happened too me."

Elizabeth attempted a smile but felt incredibly sick.

"Over the side luv. I don't think Ana would like it too much if you got sick all over the deck she just shined."

Elizabeth did as she was advised and the horrible feeling of nausia overwhelmed her.

"Best to get it all out luv, I promise you will feel better later."

Elizabeth got sick again and was offered a drink of water before resuming her place on the deck. Looking up at the sky Elizabeth looked confused.

"What's the matter?"

"Jack? Is there always two moons?"

"What?"

"Look." Elizabeth said pointing to the moon. "There is two isn't there?"

"No luv, only one."

"Oh."

Jack realized they were both wet and with the wind that was picking up he didn't like to chance getting sick. "Come on luv, might as well go get dry."

"k." Liz said and Jack pulled her too her feet.

Leading her to the his room, Jack sat her on a chair and covered her with a blanket.

After many minutes passed Elizabeth came back to reality and looked at Jack.

"Thank you."

Jack shrugged and stood, walking to the bed and sitting down. "Don' worry about it."

"I was just looking for freedom, a little adventure before I'm married." Elizabeth said, feeling the need to explain herself. "But I know it's not right, I love Will, that's why I agreed to marry him." Elizabeth said and Jack thought it sounded like she was convinceing herself.

"No need to explain yourself to me 'Lizabeth, it's your beloved Will who deserves an explaination."

"You're right Jack. I just thought you should know."

Jack nodded but remained silent.

"I'll go back to Tortuga and get a ship to take me home, I wouldn't want you to go to Port Royal and get hung because of my stupidity."

"Now wait luv, I'll take you home. No need to get yourself killed or worse. Just make sure we don't have any problems with Norrington."

"That, I can do."

"Good, now tell me why this need for freedom. Wouldn't Will take you with him? Or, maybe you need to get away from him is he the problem Miss Swann?"

"No! Of course not Jack. I love him."

"So you've said."

Elizabeth jumped at the sound of someone pounding on the door.

"Jack, we all came back as soon as we heard."

Getting up and quickly crossing the room, Jack opened the door to reveal a disturbed looking pirate.

"Heard what?"

"It's the Cordage, Captain. She's out at sea close enough for us to intercept her."

A grin formed on Jack's handsome features. "Everyone's back then?"

"The whole lot of us." The pirate looked over Jack's shoulder and spotted Elizabeth. "Hello 'Lizabeth."

"Hello Mr. Gibbs."

"Well then, let's go out." Jack said then turned to Elizabeth "We might be waiting a little longer to take you home. Best get comfortable."

Elizabeth nodded, but the pain in her head was still excrusiating. "Okay."

Jack watched as she walked to his bed and layed down then walking to the deck a grin crossed over his face again at the thought of Elizabeth in his bed.

TBC

This story will have a little action in the next chapter when you meet Captain Lebanon and learn about Jack's past.

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