"He what?" said Gibbs, eyes wide and staring at Will in disbelief.

"He fell in love with her," said Will. "He proposed to her last night. I saw it with my own eyes."

"He can't do tha'!" cried Gibbs, furious. "Where the blazes is he?" Will wondered if telling them would be a good idea, but sighed, knowing he had no other choice.

"I can take you to him," he said, a hint of regret in his tone.

"Yes," said a voice, and they all jumped. A group of men with guns pointed to all of them were encircled around them, and Norrington stepped up to Will, pointing his gun at the man's throat. "That would be greatly appreciated"
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"Jack, wake up!"

Jack stirred and glanced up to meet face to face with Em. "Hmm?" he groaned.

"Some pirates were just spotted heading this way, they think they're from the Pearl." Jack was awake enough to understand that, and sat up, shuffling out of bed as fast as he could, and hobbled out with her on crutches. When he stepped out, the sun hit him in the eyes, and he had to blink a few times in order to make out what was going on around him. Soon he was able to make out people, staring and pointing in the distance.

"Where are they?" asked Jack, hobbling over. Em asked Gena, who was looking the most frantic and frustrated, in her native tongue where the pirates were. Gena answered back, pointing and thrusted a telescope in Jack's hands. He picked it up and held it out, looking through it and soon spotting a group of men headed in that direction. Will was leading them. "Bloody Will!" he growled. "How'd they find us?" Gena turned to Em and said something, pointing to a trail and making extreme gestures. To Jack, it sounded like a load of gibberish, but Em understood her.

"She says we need to run. They'll be able to take care of themselves, but we're in danger. The idle doesn't protect us."

"What after all we did for it?"

"Jack!" It was no time for jokes, and he knew it.

"Well, what do you want to do?"

"I can't leave them!" she cried.

"Em, they'll kill you! If you go you'll be safe, and I can handle them."

"No!" shouted Gena, speaking English for the first time that day. "You go! You go! Save yourself and your love!"

"I can't!" said Em, shaking her head.

"Em, we don't have a choice. Besides, it might help lure them away."

"You go!" shouted Gena. "Go now!"

"Listen to her, Em," he said, grabbing her wrist. "I'm not leaving you behind." There was a shout from one of the people and they knew the pirates were coming closer. "Let's go."

Em looked ready to object, but something in Jack's eyes stopped her, and she nodded. She gave Gena a hug and they hurried off.
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It was almost sunset, at least they could only guess it was. The sky had gone very cloudy and it looked ready to rain. Jack and Em were in the middle of the forest, not sure exactly where they were, and wandering aimlessly, trying to get away from the village. For all they knew, they could have been going around in circles. "We're lost," said Em, looking around.

"Are we really?" he said, obviously grouchy. "Because if you know the way I'd appreciate some help." She rolled her eyes and walked with him.

"Where are we going to go? We don't have a ship so we can't escape the island-" He stopped, holding an arm out in front of her to make her stop.

"What?"

"Sssh!" he hissed and she stayed quiet, looking around. Jack had sworn he had heard a gun shot and stood still, listening intently. Having Em with him had made him more alert, making sure pirates wouldn't sneak up on them and try to kidnap her again. He was about to take a step again when he heard a second gunshot, and Em jumped, giving a small yelp. He drew his sword, and she tried to take it from him.

"Let me!" she said.

"Are you mad?" he said, jerking away. "You'll get yourself killed."

"And what will you do? Charge at him with your sword in one hand and your crutches in another?" He sighed, handing her the sword and she held it out in front of her, looking around. There was silence, but then a the trees started rustling as someone started coming forward. Jack placed a hand on Em's trembling shoulder and whispered, "Get ready," in her ear. Em nodded and waited. The rustling got louder, and finally someone stepped out, pointing a gun at them.

"Don't come any closer!" said Jack in a warning tone, pulling Em behind him protectively. Something struck both of them on the backs of their heads, and that was the last thing they remembered.
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Darkness was all he could see, and his head hurt like something was pounding into it over and over again. He groaned, and recieved a boot to the ribs because of it. Coughing, he squirmed slightly, placing his hand on the sore spot, and briefly saw a face looking down to his.

"Well well. It seems not even the great 'Captain' Jack Sparrow could accomplish the simple task I set out for him." Norrington, Jack realized with a groan. He was still confused, trying to piece together what had happened to them, and as he wondered a new and more alarming question came to his mind.

"Em..." he breathed. "Where's Em?" Norrington kicked him in the face, and Jack gave a shout, spitting blood onto the floor.

"Now, at last I can do what I've been longing to do. And the famous Jack Sparrow with be no more."

"Where the bloody hell is Em?" he shouted, becoming frustrated. "What did you do to her?"

"She screams a lot," he said. "Would be a real shame if I had to silence her permenantly."

"What do you want from me!" he cried, and Norrington seized him by the jaw.

"Where's the idol?" he demanded. "Give me the idol, and I'll let both of you go."

"She's got nothing to do with it! Let her go or I won't tell you anything!" Norrington let go of him and stepped back.

"Have it your own way then," he said, and walked off. Five minutes later, Jack could hear the familiar sounds of Em screaming from above, and he closed his eyes, lowering his head and weeping miserably, praying the God would save them.
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The next day, Jack was thrown in the familiar prison cell, and Em was thrown in with him. She was unconcious when they tossed her in like a rag doll, and when he looked at her, he saw they had ripped out parts of her hair, beaten her with something so she had bruises all over her, and her lower lip was swollen and puffy.

Tears flooded his eyes and he crawled over to her, gently laying her head in his lap, and kissed her forehead, his tears falling on her face. She didn't wake till the following morning, and by that point she was too tired to move much, so he held her almost the entire day and night.

The next morning, the cell door opened loudly, waking both of them, and guard walked in, tearing Em away from him, screaming and sobbing, and Jack fought to get a hold of her, but in the end lost, forced to watch as they dragged her away. It wasn't until that night that he finally realized he would never see her again, and he wept, refusing food or water for the next few days.

"How do you kill a pirate?" Norrington said to his men the night they had taken Em away. "One would say to go for the heart, but they have no hearts to begin with." Gilette nodded in agreement, muttering something under his breath, but Norrington looked at him. "How is it then that if I take away this woman, he is willing to die without her? Is he still really a pirate?"

"Does it matter?" asked Gilette. "As long as the world's rid of him will anyone care?" There was a long silence, then Norrington finally got to his feet.

"Prepare the gallows and we'll hang him in the morning," he stated dryly. "Then we'll know if the world cares"
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Unbeknownst (luv that word) to Jack, Em was kept alive in a separate cell in a separate building from his. Her fate had not yet been decided by Norrington, but from the sounds of it, they were going to hang her after Jack. She lay in the dark, not sure of what was out there, but thankful that no one had come to hurt her in a while.

The following evening, there was a riot outside her cell, and when she looked up, she saw the door burst open, and a group of men surrounded her, She stared at all of them nervously, her heart pounding as the lead her away.
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It came as no surprise to Jack the morning they pulled him out of his cell, telling him they were going to execute him. In all honesty, he couldn't have cared less. He just wanted it over with so that maybe he could see Em again. They lead him out like they had once, hands bound behind his back, and a not too friendly guard shoving him along.

The crowds around him were spitting at him and shouting angrily at him, as though he had directly done something to them. He ignored them though, his ear fogging out every hateful word, and his mind wandered to Em as he wondered if she was watching him.

Before he knew it, he was facing the noose, and a smile came to his face. It was almost over, and soon he'd see her again. "Jack Sparrow," read off the guard. "You are hereby sentenced to"
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Em scrambled to the front of the ship, looking at the stone wall where the waves crashed. Behind her Mr. Gibbs placed a hand on her shoulder reassuringly, and Annamaria barked out orders to the rest of the crew. "You sure he's still there?" asked Mr. Gibbs. Em fingered her ring and shook her head.

"If he were dead now I'd know," she muttered, tears in her eyes.

"Well, he ain't got much time left if he is, ma'am. But I swear I'll do everything in my power to help him." Em nodded and stared at the wall that was coming closer.
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The drum roll started loudly, and the executioner viciously placed the noose around Jack's neck, jerking Jack a little as he did so, but the pirate made no sounds or eye contact. He merely stared at the ground, ready to go, and whishing it would go quicker than this.

Out of the corner of his eye he saw the executioner wrap his large hands around the lever and he closed his eyes and held his breath. Here it comes.
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"It's now or never," said Mr. Gibbs. "If you really think he's there, call ter him. Quick!"

Em took in a deep breath, then at the top of her lungs shouted, loud enough for dead to hear. "JACK"
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Jack's eyes snapped open, and he spun around, his brow furrowing in confusion. Everyone had gone silent in anticipation, and no one stopped him from fully turning his body around. Then they heard it again, a faint cry, and his eyes widened.

"JACK!" shouted the voice, and he choked. It couldn't be!

"Em?" he said, knowing it wasn't loud enough for her to hear. "EM!" At once he ran to the wall, but the guards stopped him, forcing him back to the noose. He couldn't die, and he knew this. Not if she was still alive. He fought, kicking and squirming, shouting out her name over and over again, stunning the crowds.

"NO!" he shouted. "EM! EM!"

There came angry shouts, and soon a band of pirates stormed the place, sending the women running and screaming for their lives. The guards immediatly began to fight them, and Jack fought to get free of the ropes that bound him. Will Turner came to his aid, cutting him free, and they turned to run, but stopped, seeing the men in the crow combined with the guards outnumbered the pirates, and they all were backed up against the wall, hands up in surrender.

"Jack," said Will softly, and Jack looked at him, watching as Will gestured to the wall and nodded in understanding.

"Commodor," called Jack, "It's all been lovely, but I'm afraid I must be leaving now."

"Oh really?" asked Norrington. "Over the wall and into the sea like a coward?"

"Not quite," said Jack with a naturally-drunk smile. "You see there's a lady down on my ship that I promised to marry, and I intend to keep my promise to her."

"Rubbish! Pirates are never men of their words. Why should yours be any different?"

"Because I love her," he said softly. And with that, in perfect syncronization, they all jumped off the wall and into the icy waters below. Jack swam for all he was worth to the Black Pearl, and they were all pulled up on to the deck.

Unlike the other pirates, who took a moment to catch their breath once they were on board, Jack clammered to his feet and ran to Em, who was standing there with her arms wide open and tears in her eyes. He held her for what had to have been an eternity, kissing her passionately over and over again, until they were too lightheaded from lack of breathing, and then he just held her, stroking her hair and pressing her closer to himself.

"Captain Sparrow," said Mr. Gibbs in a tone that wasn't so friendly, and Jack sighed, knowing he was in trouble. He looked up at Gibbs, not taking his arms off of Em, but turned her so her back was pressing against his chest. "You abandoned your ship and your crew, all fer this woman you weren't supposed to care about. All them things are good terms fer us to kill you." Em looked down to the ground, her hands holding tight to Jack's arms. "But, considering none of us would ever be able ter do tha', I think we can let this one go." Jack looked up at him in disbelief, and Gibbs smiled. "What say you, cap'in?"

Em smiled and looked up at him, but Jack did not smile. Instead he shook his head. "No," he said softly, and Em gasped in shock. Everyone else stared wide eyed and Jack stepped to the side of Em, placing his arm around her waist. "I'm getting married to this lovely woman, and I want to give her the good life she's not had in years. I love her and if it means giving up the life of a pirate, then I'll do it. Savvy?" Everyone stared in shock, except for Em, who smiled with tears in her eyes as Jack kissed her forehead. Gibbs was silent for a minute, then, as if he understood, he nodded.

"Very well," he said. "Where to then, for your last adventure, cap'in?" Jack smiled and took over the helm, sailing off one last time into the horizon.

THE END!

(A/N:This chapter was lost for a long time, that's why it took me forever to post it cuz I really didn't want to write it again. But here it is and now my story is through.I can't believe I actually finished this! It's shocking! R&R!)