Hey everyone! IMPORTANT: Ok, so far, I've got one person telling me they're an Elizabeth fan, and one telling me they aren't. The reason I need to know this is because I'm not very fond of her and I was considering getting rid of her. But, than we get into the whole spiel about weather that would be fair to her kids and things like that. SO... if you haven't told me already, please tell me what you think about this. Elizabeth: yes? Or no?
Goth Princess: Thanx! I feel so happy knowing this story is considered original! Tell me a.s.a.p. when I'm straying onto waaay too familiar grounds, k? I like knowing my story is different and I want to keep it that way!
Snugglebnny87: Ok, here's the deal with Jack and Mary Ann: In the beginning, she was VERY happy that she wasn't a frog anymore and because Jack was the one who had saved her, she hugged him and all that good stuff. BUT... I tried to make Jack seem kinda nonchalant and indifferent about everything in front of her, so at this point in the story, she thinks he's kinda big headed and egotistical. Does that make any sense at all??? If it doesn't, PLEASE help me out and tell me what I can change.
Soccerchic91588: I have this fairytale fetish right now, and I'm happy to know that I'm not the only one who thought the frog kissing prince charming thing was cool! I was really psyched when I saw that you reviewed my story, 'cause I adored Bandleader. I really suck, 'cause I have this phobia of reviewing stories. This is the third time this has happened! I really need to quit freaking out and tell people what I think of their stuff!
Capnjacks-luckylady: Sweet! A kick ass job? That really boosts my self-esteem! You rock! My friends aren't the best people for advice on my stories because everyone is sarcastic (heh, including me) and it's hard to get an honest response from them. I had no idea if I was being funny or annoying and your review helped me tons! Go you!
Ev1lSandwh1ch: Isn't it the best when you act like a six-year old?! I mean, the world is so much more fun that way and you have much less to worry about! Once again, I'm SO happy that you think my story is original! YAY!
Wenamedthemonkeyjack: Wow, another ego-booster! Thanx so much! You rock!
Smiley Cad: Caitiebell can do your hair cool and if I were rich, I'd give you cool dresses! Unfortunately, I'm not rich, so I can give you imaginary cool dresses. Just make sure you wear some real clothes underneath them!!! I hope this chapter is more exciting for you and I hope your scull gets bettah!
Last chapter: "I was talkin' abou' yer wife, mate." Jack replied with a smirk.
After much more prepping than Mary Ann was comfortable with, she and Elizabeth were ready for the party. Mary Ann wearing a red dress and Elizabeth clad in blue.
Mary Ann gracefully made her way down the stairs to where Jack and Will were, with Elizabeth trailing behind. It looked quite impressive, except because Elizabeth insisted on wearing a ridiculously poofy dress, she tripped and somersaulted her way down the stairs, landing on her butt.
Luckily, Mary Ann had leaped out of the way just in time. Jack sniggered at Elizabeth, but tried to cover it up with a cough as Will glared at him and helped Elizabeth up.
"Well, we shoul' probably make our way to dear James' home now, aye? Don't want to keep 'im waiting." Jack said, hooking arms with Mary Ann and strolling to the door.
"Jack, you can't go! You're wanted and they'll hang you the first chance they get! Besides, who's going to look after Claire and Peter while we're gone?" Will said as Elizabeth visibly paled at the last sentence.
½ hour later at Norrington's house
"Mary Ann! It's so good of you to make it! Come, you must meet my mother..." Commodore Norrington said as he lead her off to a corner where there was an old woman sitting with her back facing them. Oh, goody! Mary Ann thought.
He lead her around the chair and Mary Ann almost fainted.She was damn sure that the lady sitting in the chair was Caddie, the sorceress who had turned her into a frog all those years ago. She looked as old as she did then, covered in wrinkles, beady black eyes, rotting teeth... what a beauty!
"Mary Ann, this is my Mother, Winifred. Mother, this is Mary Ann. She's visiting the Turners and she's absolutely delightful..." Norrington rambled on, but neither Mary Ann, nor his mother were paying attention. Their eyes locked and Winifred looked so mad, she could have made any child in a 3-mile vicinity wet itself.
"Well, I must say it's a pleasure to meet you," Winifred said, her old, cackling voice dripping with sarcasm.
"Really, the pleasure is mine." Mary Ann replied, matching her sarcasm.
"Would you mind excusing us for a moment, James?" Winifred asked as she grabbed Mary Ann's arm with one of her cold, bony, sweaty (AN: EW!) hands and led her out to a balcony.
Once outside, Winifred got right in Mary Ann's face and angrily said, "Why the hell are you here?! You were supposed to be frog forever! You stupid little girl, how did you get back? ANSWER ME! As long as you're gone, I have unlimited power and I'm immortal! You weren't supposed to come back! HOW DID YO GET BACK???"
Mary Ann calmly wiped Winifred's spittle out of her face (AN: double EW!) and replied, "I'm not as helpless as you think-"
Without warning, Winifred whipped out a crooked gold stick (it's a magic wand if you guys couldn't figure that out, lol) and aimed it at Mary Ann, but before she could do anything, Elizabeth, Will, and Norrington conveniently showed up to talk to them.
"I'm terribly sorry, but I'm not feeling very well, I think I'll go back now. It was a lovely party and I'm sorry I have to leave so early." Mary Ann said politely.
Will and Elizabeth noticed her urgency and decided to go with her.
"Well, Mary Ann. I shall be seeing you again very soon. I'll keep in touch and we can get together when you're feeling well again." Winifred said in a tone that was clearly hinting that she wished Mary Ann never to get well again and if she was feeling better, Winifred would happily "fix" that. As Mary Ann passed her, Winifred whispered, "we WILL meet again and we'll sort this out once and for all."
"It was Caddie! That evil bitch that turned me into a frog! Caddie is Winifred Norrington!" Mary Ann said.
Jack, who had just entered the room visibly shuddered and asked, "Tha' pompous git got married? I imagine she's gotta be hideous ta resort ta marrying 'im."
"Not his wife, his mother! And she's seething with anger because I'm back. She somehow worked the spell, so that as long as I was a frog, she'd have unlimited power, and could apparently live forever." Mary Ann said, "She's not happy at all and she said we'd "sort it out" soon! What on God's green earth should I do?!"
I'm up for it! Jack thought and smirked. He considered voicing his offer, but remembered Mary Ann's opinion of him (stupid). He didn't want her to think she was worthy of the great Captain Jack Sparrow.
Here's where the plot starts to kick in! I know this chapter wasn't funny, but I had to start speeding this story up! Hang in there people! It'll get more exciting! I promise! I'm trying to get a chapter up at least every other day and I think it'll all be interesting and exciting soon, k? REVIEW PLEASE!!!!