A/N: Well, here is chapter four. No one reviewed my last two chapters, but I know that Daddy's Girl's Friend is still reading, so I'm continuing for her sake at least.
Starkey got shoved aside, and Kat was given a hand up by a black woman. She wore a white shirt and brown pants. Her long hair was kept out of her face by a yellow bandanna.
Starkey got up, looked at the newcomer, then must have decided it wasn't worth the trouble and left.
"Thank you." Kat said, still panting from fear of the attack.
"No worries." The woman replied with a smile. "You shouldn't be near the docks after dark, missy. There's thieves and people like him around a lot. And while some pirates don't attack like that, you can' trust 'em all. Now, I'm a pirate, but the crew I'm with have certain morals. And attacking a young girl like you for pleasure is not something any of them do."
"Thanks for the advice." Kat said, feeling slightly annoyed. She was fourteen, after all, and had been living in Tortuga since she was a baby.
"No worries." The woman said again. "What be your name?"
"I call myself the Black Sparrow. I prefer to reveal my real name only to people I've known for a long time."
"Well, I guess I can' take offense. I'm Anamaria. 'F ever you feel the need for adventure, I can give word to the captain. We'll be 'ere at least until tomorrow. I often hang around the tavern, if for no other reason than to make sure the captain stays outta trouble. He can make a fight 'appen easy when 'e's got enough rum in 'im."
Kat grinned and Anamaria walked away.
Leaving on a ship. It'd be better than having to go day to day without knowing where my next meal's coming from.
Kat looked on the ground, and quickly found her dagger. She placed it in the sheath and began walking, seriously considering the offer.
I always kinda figured that a pirate life would be for me.
Anamaria walked back towards the tavern, just in time to see Jack leaving with woman who's dress revealed a fair amount of cleavage. The woman, who's face was brightly made-up, had to half-carry him. He was obviously very drunk.
Anamaria smiled hopelessly, and followed them just enough so that she'd know where to find Jack the next morning. Then the thought struck her: the girl had called herself the Black Sparrow. Imagine her surprise when she'd find out the captain's name!
A/N: A-ha! You all thought it was gonna be Jack coming to the rescue, didn't you? Don't deny it! And, Tammy, do leave a review this time. I love getting reviews for my chapters. Plus, there are some people who read the reviews for a story first, then decide whether or not they should read it. If I have a load of positive reviews, then more people read it. Not an order, but it would be appreciated.