Isabelle fled into her bunk, changing quickly into another pair of trousers and shirt. She climbed up to the crow's nest, her retreat. She curled up into a ball and watched the sky. She heard Jack's voice.
"Where is she?" Jack was shouting. Anamaria answered. Some one was climbing up to riggings to the crow's nest. Isabelle felt their presence next to her. Two strong arms wrapped around her.
"What's wrong, love?" Jack asked, pulling her close.
"Nothing," her voice shook.
"Yes there is something. Please tell me," he murmured. Isabelle turned and sobbed into his chest. He sat there patiently, a bit shocked.
"Jack… I have something to tell you. I… I am a witch, enchantress," Isabelle sobbed.
"What? I-"
"Why do you think the navy never catches us? Why do you think we are never lost in a storm, Jack? That was me. And that's not the half of it. I am being hunted by another enchantress, the one who taught me. She is evil, and she will kill anyone to get me back," she said, tears blurring her vision. Jack stared out into the ocean, rocking Isabelle gently.
"She's watching for me…And I'm afraid she's found us," Isabelle said, her tears quieting. Jack looked down at her. Isabelle looked up at him.
"I never want this moment to end," she murmured, resting her head on his chest. Jack leaned back on the mast. The day ended beautifully.
"I hate to intrude," said a sly voice. Isabelle shot up. She gasped at the figure standing before them.
"What do you want, Nili?" Isabelle growled drawing her sword. Jack stood, staring at the person.
"I want nothing but you, darling," Nili said, raising a hand to touch Isabelle's cheek. Isabelle turned away from the woman's touch. She raised her sword, and slashed at the figure. It dodged the blows with amazing speed. It reached out to grab Isabelle, but Jack jumped in front of her. Nili took him, and disappeared.
"Jack! JACK!" Isabelle clawed at the air where Jack had stood. She fell on to knee's crying.