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Chapter 17 – Surprises, Surprises –

A/N: HELLO HELLO! How are ya'll? Sorry for not updating in a while. The next one may take a while too cause my brain is losing it's few brain cells on account of some work, and shit I have been getting into at school. Anyway, I wanna thank my awesome reviewers who are sticking by and a special thanks to The Future Mrs. Jack Sparrow cause if it weren't for here this wouldn't be up. :) This is for you Carm. :

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"Indeed. Now, put her down." Norrington hissed holding his cutlass to Jack's throat. Jack smirked and slowly put me down. James smiled at me.

"James…" I smiled. I was lost for words. "Uh, how did you find us?"

"Some helpful hints from Tortuga." His smile faded. "You don't look happy to be saved from this disgusting lot."

"Ohh." I said faking a smile. "I am."

"Splendid." He smiled. "Come over here." I looked at Jack and he nodded for me to go. I walked over and was pushed behind James.

"Sparrow. So help me God, if you hurt her I'll…"

"Ye'll what? Mate, I'm Captain Jack Sparrow. Yer threats mean nothing ta me."

James glared at Jack momentarily before smirking, "We shall see about that Sparrow." James turned around. "Arrest them." The navy ran out and seized any pirate they could get there hands on. James grabbed Jack and smiled maliciously. "This is the day that I caught Captain Jack Sparrow."

"Good job mate. Do ye want a medal in yer honour?" James smiled faded and he frowned.

"Just walk to the boats Sparrow." I looked at Jack and he winked. I gave him an apologetic look.

"Miss DiBattista." I spun around and saw Captain Hordes. "I am so…"

"Shh. I do not blame you for this." He smiled gratefully.

"There is someone who would like to see you." I looked at him in confusion.

"Samantha…" A familiar, loving voice said from behind me.

"Papa!" I shouted running towards him. He opened his arms and enveloped me in them.

"Sambella…I have missed you so much." He cried kissing my forehead.

"I thought I would never see you again." I sobbed burying my head into the crook of his neck.

"Did any of them hurt you my dear?" He asked softly.

"No. They wouldn't do that." I assured him.

"They are pirates…"

"Doesn't mean we would do tha' mate." Jack smiled as he was grabbed by Norrington. James pushed his gun into Jack's back and lead him to the row boats.

"Where are they taking them?" I asked my father as the crew was being bound and brought aboard our ship.

"Why, to the brig my darling. Come…" He smiled pulling me into the boat with him, James, two other men, and Jack. We began to row back to the Dauntless in silence.

"This is the last straw Sparrow." James began, breaking the silence. "You've become no better then the last time we came across each other."

"Mate, there is no changing Captain Jack Sparrow."

"Well, he'd better change! You kidnapped my daughter…" My father yelled. Jack looked at me, and then at him.

"Now, that's not exactly true…" I began but Jack interrupted me.

"Nah, don't lie for me lass. Aye, I kidnapped her." Jack said smiling smugly. What on earth was he trying to do? Get himself hung?

"This is not time to mouth off Sparrow." My father whispered venomously glaring at Jack. Jack opened his mouth again, but quickly shut it angrily.

"Did you harm her?" Norrington asked staring at his boots.

"Can we please discuss this some other time?" I asked as my face grew hot with embarrassment. I didn't even have to look at Jack to know he had a huge smile spread across his face.

"No mate. I didn't touch her…I'll leave that to ye. So tell me James, are ye still a virgin?" I groaned. James looked up at Jack with red cheeks and a furious look.

"That is quite enough!" James yelled glaring at Jack. The rest of the ride back to The Dauntless was a quiet one.

"Sparrow," James began, breaking the awkward silence. "I want you to know that this will be the end of you terrorizing the Caribbean." He glanced at Jack with a smug look. Jack continued looking down but smirked.

"Now mate, what would tha' world be like without Captain Jack Sparrow?"

"A better place." James retorted angrily grabbing onto a rope that was thrown down. "Sparrow, now." Jack slowly waltzed over to James and grabbed the rope but came to a halt.

"Ye know what I think about ye mate?"

"What?" James asked impatiently.

"I think ye need ta get laid."

"UP! NOW!" James shouted as his cheeks grew pink. Jack smiled and began to climb.

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"What do we do with them sir?" Gillette asked James. James looked up to the helm where Gillette was gagging Ana Maria.

"Get yer hands off me or I'll castrate ye right here." Ana hissed dangerously. Gillette immediately let go of her and stepped back.

"Throw them in the brig…and don't listen to a word she says. She is a woman after all." I glared at James. The hate I felt for him right now was unbelievably big. The navy put their guns to the crews back and pushed them down into the brigs, some of them thrown down.

"Elizabeth!" Governor Swann yelled, embracing his daughter. "I have been so worried…my dear, have you gained weight?" He asked staring at her stomach, eyes as wide as saucers.

"You are going to be a grandfather sir." Will smiled hugging Elizabeth. Governor Swann's look of shock was replaced by a look of pure happiness and joy.

"Congratulations! Did you hear that Gianni, I am going to be a grandfather!"

"I heard." My father smiled hugging Elizabeth. "Congratulations Mr. Turner."

"Sam, how are you?" Governor Swann asked looking concerned.

"I…I'm fine. Just a bit tired, that's all." I answered. "I'm going to go sleep."

"Before you go, dear. I have another pleasant surprise for you." James smiled taking my hand in his. I looked at him in utter confusion.

"What is it? I think I've had enough pleasant surprises for one day." He continued to smile at me. I watched as he pulled a small handkerchief out of his pocket. He slowly unraveled it and sitting on the handkerchief was a gorgeous, engagement ring. I gasped and my eyes widened. If he was going to ask me to marry him…oh God.

"After achieving many things in my life, I have still not achieved a marriage to a beautiful young woman. You have become a beautiful young woman Samantha and you father has agreed that I shall have your hand in marriage." I looked at my father and he smiled.

"Have I no say in this?" James looked at me, hurt.

"Samantha, what did I say what would happen when you got back from the wedding?" My father smiled patting James' shoulder.

"But…"

"That is quite enough. You and James are to be married." He said in a defiant tone. It wasn't like he said it, it was more like he commanded it. I sighed and looked at James with a fake smile on my face.

"I shall marry you James." He smiled happily and slipped the ring on my finger. He stood up and kissed me. It didn't feel right. I broke the kiss and yawned.

"I think I'll go to sleep now."

"Alright my love. You have had enough excitement for one day." James whispered softly. I bid everyone goodnight and made my way downstairs and into the brig. I had to tell Jack.

"Drink up me hearties…" Jack was singing softly.

"Even under the watchful eyes of James' goonies you still manage to be your annoying self." I smiled walking over to Jack's cell. He half-smiled and looked up at me. The moonlight filled the room and gave it a romantic glow.

"I'm Captain Jack Sparrow, I'm allowed ta be annoying savvy?"

"Savvy." I giggled.

"Now, what can I do ye for?" He asked sitting up and staring at me. I opened my mouth but no words came out. "Luv, spit it out." I tried once more, but I couldn't bring myself to do it.

"I…I don't know." Jack faked a gasp.

"Ye? The princess of Italy is speechless and doesn't know what ta say. Luv, I'm shocked!" Jack said with sarcasm dripping out of every word.

"You're such a pain." I huffed.

"Ah, there's the obnoxious princess we know and love."

"Gibbs…I know that was you." I laughed. He muttered something about 'hellcats' but, I didn't quite catch it.

"Samantha!" My father shouted. "Where on earth did she go now?"

"Great! Now for the next few weeks he is going to be paranoid about me." I groaned walking towards the stairs.

"G'night luv."

"Goodnight Jack." I replied walking out into the narrow hallway and colliding into someone.

"Sam!" Will shouted.

"No need to shout, I'm right here!"

"Sorry." He said embarrassed. "Your father is in your room."

"Thank you." I smiled hugging him goodnight. I walked over to my door and paused before opening it. I took a deep breath and walked in.

"You wanted to see me?" I asked. He looked up at me and frowned.

"You didn't look so excited to see us, nor, when James asked you for your hand in marriage."

"Well, firstly father, I didn't expect to see you so soon and secondly, he didn't ask me, he told me."

"I realize that my dear." He began, standing up. "But, you need someone and James will take care of you. He is everything a man should be; smart, caring, noble, brave and handsome."

"And a git." I said under my breath. "Father, can we please talk about this tomorrow. I am really tired."

"Of course darling." He smiled kissing my forehead. "Sleep tight..."

"All night." I replied as he walked out the door. I yawned and pulled the covers off the bed and flopped down. I shivered as the cold, silk sheets touched my skin. I kicked myself mentally for not telling Jack about the engagement. Why on Earth did I say yes? What possessed me to do that? I could never learn to love a man like James.

James was a noble, stiff man who wouldn't know what fun was if it bit him on his bottom. If I married the Commodore, life would be hell. Balls, banquets, meetings…basically, boring things. Oh, and he did not want someone like me. He needed someone more laid back, and not as out going. Someone quiet but loving.

"What am I going to do?" I whispered to myself. These past few months had been confusing and emotional. Now, with the thought of never seeing Jack again looming over me made things much worse. What if he was gone forever? Never to return and I ended up dying a lonely, bitter old woman. Even if I married James, I'd still be lonely.

My thoughts drifted over to Herman. What had happened to him? I remember him being with us, but I don't remember seeing him being held captive. He was probably in one of the cells, and I just didn't see him.

My eyes grew weak and soon I couldn't keep them open anymore. I snuggled my face into my pillow but couldn't help but feel lonely. It was the first time in months, I was alone. Completely and utterly alone.

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Kay, I know it's short but (blows raspberry) I am tired cause it is 1:10 am and I wanted to update for ya'll. :) Well, the next one will be longer and this story is gonna end soon…a few more chapters should do it. Most of the ending is done so HI HO SILVER! (Jack) Translation: Go review savvy? (Me) That isn't the translation. I was just being dumb! (Jack) That ain't hard for ye is it lass? (Me)…….What? (Jack) Nevermind ye bloody wench.

Btw, WATCH WELCOME BACK KOTTER! Pure funniness PLUS Travolta when he was young. (drools and faints) He is hilarious and the whole gang is fucking funny! Watch it on Prime 8:00 every night.

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