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Chapter 2
Will and Elizabeth had been shown into her father's huge house and were now stood in the entrance hall. Will was trying his utmost to be pleasant but seeing that he knew only to well that Elizabeth's father believed he wasn't good enough for his daughter, he found it very difficult.
At that moment, Governor Swann was talking excitedly to Elizabeth about her recent events and some business propositions that he had coming up. Will knew Elizabeth well enough to know her interest in her father's words was put on.
Finally, Governor Swann decided to note that a third person was in the room.
"So, erm William, I trust you are well."
Will nodded his head in respect and then replied, "Very well thank you Sir."
The Governor gave him a small smile and then turned his attention back to his daughter.
"So Elizabeth, what have you seen of Commodore Norrington recently?"
Will coughed loudly, causing Elizabeth to give him a frosty look. She then smiled at her father.
"Not to much lately father. I assume he has been busy, away from the port."
Governor Swann nodded. "Yes, he has just returned from another trip yesterday. Chasing hot on the heels of that damn pirate, I'd not wonder!"
Will opened his mouth but Elizabeth cut across him, speaking louder than usual.
"Erm father, what time is dinner?"
"Oh, yes, it is all prepared now Elizabeth. After all, the two of you were quite late."
The Governor glanced at Will and then began to move out of the room. The young man glared after his future father in law, absolutely desperate to tell the old man where he can stick his dinner but one look from Elizabeth forced him to just about keep his temper.
"Please Will, you promised."
Will took her hand. "I know I did Elizabeth and I promise to 'mind my manners' but he'd better watch what he says about Jack." Will whispered to her.
Elizabeth frowned. "He doesn't understand about Jack, Will. He thinks he's just another pirate. Be fair to him."
Will nodded but he was still angry. Norrington even understood that Jack Sparrow was a good man but could Elizabeth's pompous father? No chance. But he HAD promised Elizabeth that he would try his best with her father and he was going to do just that. Together, they walked through into the dining room.
~*~
Jack had no way of knowing that he had been in the hole for longer than had been planned. He had actually been in there for about 8 hours. It was dark, cold and damp. He lay there, feeling rats scamper over his body. He had been given no food or water and had seen no light since they had beaten him black and blue and had thrown him into the pit.
He wondered when Morris was going to let him out. Perhaps he would leave him to die down there? It wasn't the way Jack had imagined dying. He had always figured he would go out in a blaze of glory, as his beloved Pearl sank around him. The Pearl. God, Jack missed his ship. In some ways, this was worst than the Barbossa business. This time, he didn't even know if the Pearl was still in one piece. And the crew, were they still alive? He would be dead right now, if that passing ship hadn't found him. Still, being dumped onto Port Mary with that sadist Morris was not Jack's idea of a rescue. He hadn't recognised the Admiral, he was sure he hadn't threatened him before, but the bastard obviously knew him. Jack smirked. At least Norrington hadn't treated him like a piece of scum. He just wanted to hang him.
More time passed. Jack had no idea how long. He was beginning to feel very weak and sick. He was actually starting to feel scared too. He wanted out now. He decided that perhaps singing would help lighten the situation. His voice came out as a weak croak as he once again began to sing the song Elizabeth had taught him.
"Drink up me hearties yo ho."
But it didn't help. He was still cold, he was still sick. Would anyone come to help him? He thought of Will and Elizabeth and wondered what had become of them. He remembered how Will had saved his life, risking his own. He hoped that no ill had befallen them; he hoped they had done better than he had.
At last, at long long last, the huge stone slab above him was moved and light filled the small space. Jack gasped and covered his eyes from the sudden, painful light. He crawled back against the wall, unsure of what to expect.
"Get him up here." He heard a cruel voice snap.
Ropes were dangled down to Jack and he saw two soldiers scramble down and then reach towards him. He was dragged up and held between them as they climbed back up the ropes, pulling him up with them.
Jack was dropped on the ground at Morris' feet. Jack, breathing hard, looked up into the bastards grinning face. He also noticed that the man was eating an apple and taking great effort to show Jack that he was enjoying it.
"So, Mr Sparrow, how are we feeling now?" Morris mocked Jack, leaning down.
When Jack didn't reply immediately, Morris gave him a hard kick to his side, causing the pirate to grunt in pain.
"I asked you a question filth!" Morris shouted.
Jack coughed. "Well Admiral, I have spent a day in worst places." He then smiled.
The Admiral smiled back and shook his head. "You are an obstinate fool Jack Sparrow," he said softly. He then waved forward a soldier who brought forward some bread and water. "Hungry Jack?" Morris asked, "Thirsty?"
Jack didn't respond but he gazed at the food with starving eyes.
Morris nodded to his soldier and then man stepped closer to Jack, holding the water out to him. Jack reached out to take the mug and just as his fingertips touched it, Morris kicked out viciously, knocking the mug over.
Jack swallowed and looked up into the Admirals eyes. Then, Jack once again smiled. "Admiral, "he said cheerfully, "I think you knocked my water over. If you could just get me some more, we'll say no more about it aye?"
The Admiral couldn't believe what he was hearing. He was actually starting to respect his prisoner's attitude. Nothing seemed to break this man. But of course, he would have Sparrow on his knees begging for mercy in the end, they all always did. It was just a matter of time.
Morris threw his half eaten apple away and then took Jack's bread from the guard and began to eat it. Jack watched him, the hunger beginning to hurt him more now.
"I cannot deny your bravery Jack," Morris said, his mouth full, "or is it stupidity?"
Jack shrugged. "I've been called both mate," he replied.
"I'm sure," Morris said thoughtfully.
He walked right up to Jack and then knelt down beside him. "But I do have a problem with you Sparrow. You see, I'm used to men writhing at my feet, begging for the pain to stop. You are something completely new. I'd heard of your reputation and was fascinated to meet you." He grabbed Jack's hair and jerked his head back. "You are a challenge for me, Jack Sparrow but I'll win, I always do."
He then released Jack, stood up and faced his men. "I think this dog needs more training boys." He glanced down at Jack and smiled. "I think 40 more lashes and then another six hours in solitary confinement will help beat away some of this pirates resistance."
It was only a tiny murmur from Jack but Morris heard it.
"No, Jack?" Morris grinned cruelly down at him. "You don't want to go back in the nasty hole?"
Jack didn't respond.
Morris kicked him. "Get on your knees then pirate," Morris snapped. "Do it!"
Jack glared up at his tormentor. Then, he winked.
"Its fine Admiral. You see I made friends with a rat down there. I bet he's missing me."
The Admiral cried out in fury and began to kick Jack over and over. Finally, the Admiral finished his frenzied attack and glared down at the pirate, who had curled up into a ball.
"Scum, " he hissed, "filthy pirate scum!"
He swung round to his men, who were all eying him nervously. "Make that sixty lashes and TEN hours in the hole. No food or water, as before. And if he sings again, send for me!!"
The Admiral threw Jack one more furious look and marched back towards the Port. The soldiers moved towards Jack, some of them giving him sympathising glances.
Jack watched his enemy storming away and he mumbled, "Interesting."
He then felt himself being lifted. He glanced up and saw a whip in one of the men's hands. He shut his eyes tightly when he felt the first agonising strike. As always, he didn't cry out.
TBC
Thanks to:
GreenleafsLover - Thanks for being the first reviewer! I hope you like this chapter, please let me know!
Ping*pong5 - Thanks for the great review. A weak Jack???? Hats not possible! Don't worry, there's no way I'd go down that road. That's not to say that I'm not gonna hurt him some more! I know, I'm evil! I'm looking forward to your comments on this chapter mate..
Bug, Hobbit of the Black Pearl - That's right, hit that button again! Thanks for the comments, I'm glad you like it. Please review again!
Katis - Thanks so much, hope you like this update.
Lisa 123 - What's with the 123? Anyway, thanks! Here's the update, you can bloody stop nagging me!!
Wuemsel - LOL, thanks for the review babes! Don't worry, I'm gonna be writing this and "Friends like You" at the same time. God, I must be mad!!
Chapter 2
Will and Elizabeth had been shown into her father's huge house and were now stood in the entrance hall. Will was trying his utmost to be pleasant but seeing that he knew only to well that Elizabeth's father believed he wasn't good enough for his daughter, he found it very difficult.
At that moment, Governor Swann was talking excitedly to Elizabeth about her recent events and some business propositions that he had coming up. Will knew Elizabeth well enough to know her interest in her father's words was put on.
Finally, Governor Swann decided to note that a third person was in the room.
"So, erm William, I trust you are well."
Will nodded his head in respect and then replied, "Very well thank you Sir."
The Governor gave him a small smile and then turned his attention back to his daughter.
"So Elizabeth, what have you seen of Commodore Norrington recently?"
Will coughed loudly, causing Elizabeth to give him a frosty look. She then smiled at her father.
"Not to much lately father. I assume he has been busy, away from the port."
Governor Swann nodded. "Yes, he has just returned from another trip yesterday. Chasing hot on the heels of that damn pirate, I'd not wonder!"
Will opened his mouth but Elizabeth cut across him, speaking louder than usual.
"Erm father, what time is dinner?"
"Oh, yes, it is all prepared now Elizabeth. After all, the two of you were quite late."
The Governor glanced at Will and then began to move out of the room. The young man glared after his future father in law, absolutely desperate to tell the old man where he can stick his dinner but one look from Elizabeth forced him to just about keep his temper.
"Please Will, you promised."
Will took her hand. "I know I did Elizabeth and I promise to 'mind my manners' but he'd better watch what he says about Jack." Will whispered to her.
Elizabeth frowned. "He doesn't understand about Jack, Will. He thinks he's just another pirate. Be fair to him."
Will nodded but he was still angry. Norrington even understood that Jack Sparrow was a good man but could Elizabeth's pompous father? No chance. But he HAD promised Elizabeth that he would try his best with her father and he was going to do just that. Together, they walked through into the dining room.
~*~
Jack had no way of knowing that he had been in the hole for longer than had been planned. He had actually been in there for about 8 hours. It was dark, cold and damp. He lay there, feeling rats scamper over his body. He had been given no food or water and had seen no light since they had beaten him black and blue and had thrown him into the pit.
He wondered when Morris was going to let him out. Perhaps he would leave him to die down there? It wasn't the way Jack had imagined dying. He had always figured he would go out in a blaze of glory, as his beloved Pearl sank around him. The Pearl. God, Jack missed his ship. In some ways, this was worst than the Barbossa business. This time, he didn't even know if the Pearl was still in one piece. And the crew, were they still alive? He would be dead right now, if that passing ship hadn't found him. Still, being dumped onto Port Mary with that sadist Morris was not Jack's idea of a rescue. He hadn't recognised the Admiral, he was sure he hadn't threatened him before, but the bastard obviously knew him. Jack smirked. At least Norrington hadn't treated him like a piece of scum. He just wanted to hang him.
More time passed. Jack had no idea how long. He was beginning to feel very weak and sick. He was actually starting to feel scared too. He wanted out now. He decided that perhaps singing would help lighten the situation. His voice came out as a weak croak as he once again began to sing the song Elizabeth had taught him.
"Drink up me hearties yo ho."
But it didn't help. He was still cold, he was still sick. Would anyone come to help him? He thought of Will and Elizabeth and wondered what had become of them. He remembered how Will had saved his life, risking his own. He hoped that no ill had befallen them; he hoped they had done better than he had.
At last, at long long last, the huge stone slab above him was moved and light filled the small space. Jack gasped and covered his eyes from the sudden, painful light. He crawled back against the wall, unsure of what to expect.
"Get him up here." He heard a cruel voice snap.
Ropes were dangled down to Jack and he saw two soldiers scramble down and then reach towards him. He was dragged up and held between them as they climbed back up the ropes, pulling him up with them.
Jack was dropped on the ground at Morris' feet. Jack, breathing hard, looked up into the bastards grinning face. He also noticed that the man was eating an apple and taking great effort to show Jack that he was enjoying it.
"So, Mr Sparrow, how are we feeling now?" Morris mocked Jack, leaning down.
When Jack didn't reply immediately, Morris gave him a hard kick to his side, causing the pirate to grunt in pain.
"I asked you a question filth!" Morris shouted.
Jack coughed. "Well Admiral, I have spent a day in worst places." He then smiled.
The Admiral smiled back and shook his head. "You are an obstinate fool Jack Sparrow," he said softly. He then waved forward a soldier who brought forward some bread and water. "Hungry Jack?" Morris asked, "Thirsty?"
Jack didn't respond but he gazed at the food with starving eyes.
Morris nodded to his soldier and then man stepped closer to Jack, holding the water out to him. Jack reached out to take the mug and just as his fingertips touched it, Morris kicked out viciously, knocking the mug over.
Jack swallowed and looked up into the Admirals eyes. Then, Jack once again smiled. "Admiral, "he said cheerfully, "I think you knocked my water over. If you could just get me some more, we'll say no more about it aye?"
The Admiral couldn't believe what he was hearing. He was actually starting to respect his prisoner's attitude. Nothing seemed to break this man. But of course, he would have Sparrow on his knees begging for mercy in the end, they all always did. It was just a matter of time.
Morris threw his half eaten apple away and then took Jack's bread from the guard and began to eat it. Jack watched him, the hunger beginning to hurt him more now.
"I cannot deny your bravery Jack," Morris said, his mouth full, "or is it stupidity?"
Jack shrugged. "I've been called both mate," he replied.
"I'm sure," Morris said thoughtfully.
He walked right up to Jack and then knelt down beside him. "But I do have a problem with you Sparrow. You see, I'm used to men writhing at my feet, begging for the pain to stop. You are something completely new. I'd heard of your reputation and was fascinated to meet you." He grabbed Jack's hair and jerked his head back. "You are a challenge for me, Jack Sparrow but I'll win, I always do."
He then released Jack, stood up and faced his men. "I think this dog needs more training boys." He glanced down at Jack and smiled. "I think 40 more lashes and then another six hours in solitary confinement will help beat away some of this pirates resistance."
It was only a tiny murmur from Jack but Morris heard it.
"No, Jack?" Morris grinned cruelly down at him. "You don't want to go back in the nasty hole?"
Jack didn't respond.
Morris kicked him. "Get on your knees then pirate," Morris snapped. "Do it!"
Jack glared up at his tormentor. Then, he winked.
"Its fine Admiral. You see I made friends with a rat down there. I bet he's missing me."
The Admiral cried out in fury and began to kick Jack over and over. Finally, the Admiral finished his frenzied attack and glared down at the pirate, who had curled up into a ball.
"Scum, " he hissed, "filthy pirate scum!"
He swung round to his men, who were all eying him nervously. "Make that sixty lashes and TEN hours in the hole. No food or water, as before. And if he sings again, send for me!!"
The Admiral threw Jack one more furious look and marched back towards the Port. The soldiers moved towards Jack, some of them giving him sympathising glances.
Jack watched his enemy storming away and he mumbled, "Interesting."
He then felt himself being lifted. He glanced up and saw a whip in one of the men's hands. He shut his eyes tightly when he felt the first agonising strike. As always, he didn't cry out.
TBC