disclaimer: don't own anything from Pirates of the Caribbean.

a/n: This was a hard chapter to write, I was kind of blocked. Still I think it turned out pretty good. I hope you'll like it. Just let me know.

previously

In the previous chapter we've learned a little about Lynn's past. Also some interesting developments between her and Jack. Lynn is able to form a picture of Jack after he placed her hands on his face telling her he wants her to 'see' him. She get's nervous as he's watching her and returns to her room. Because of the tention before between her and Jack she's a little disoriented and ends up in his bunk in stead of her own. Jack likes the surprise and brings it up the next day, after she realised she quickle sneeked out of his room hoping he wouldn't bring it up again. They go ashore in a new Port. Not knowing someone's waiting for them.

chapter eight: Alliances

"I can't believe Jack's letting her stay." Elizabeth complained as she and Will walked trough the streets visiting the numerous shops in the Port.

"She wanted to stay, Jack didn't want her to go."

"But she's blind! She can't take care of herself."

"She was blind before and she managed to do a good job of protecting herself." Will argued.

"She could get killed in battle!"

"We all could get killed in battle." Elizabeth picked up the pace.

"Jack is just letting his lust for her cloud his judgement."

"I don't know if it's just lust." Elizabeth stopped and turned to Will.

"Are you suggesting that he's in love with the girl? That's rediculus!"

"I'm not saying he's in love with her, I'm saying that he might be heading there." Will tried to defend himself.

"Well if what your saying is true...and I doubt it. He should want the best for the girl. He should want her to be safe. A blind woman can't be safe on a pirate ship!"

"I've never seen you like this." Will calmly stated.

"What..? Worried?"

"No...jealous." Elizabeth stared at Will. Without another word she turned and ran away from her fiancé.

Aimlessly Elizabeth wondered trough the many streets not wanting to go back to the Pearl yet. She couldn't face Will just yet knowing that what he said had been trough. She had been jealous of Lynn. Of the attention she was getting from Jack. She needed some answers. Was she in love with Jack? It couldn't be cause she still loved Will. Suddenly something grabbed her and dragged her into a dark alley. Elizabeth tried to scream but a hand covered her mouth to keep her from it.

"No screaming...I'm not going to hurt you." It was a woman's voice. The woman removed her hand. Elizabeth stared at her seeing the hate in her eyes.

"Who are you."

"My name is Viola...I'm here because a friend of mine want a word with you about Rosalynn."

"Rosalynn..? You mean Lynn?" the woman nodded. Elizabeth followed the woman, unable to repress her curiousity.

"Darling, we have compagny." Viola said as she guided Elizabeth into what seemed to be a study. The house was huge, even bigger then her father's mansion. She stared into the room and noticed a man sitting behind the desk. He was fairly handsome she thought as she looked at him.

"Ah, miss Swann. So kind of you to join us." he smiled.

"I didn't know I had a choice." she replied.

"Yes well, I hope you'll excuse my not very polite invitation. It's just I need your help with my fiancé." Elizabeth stared at Viola.

"What do you two need help with? I'm not a matchmaker or anything."

"I'm affraid you've got the wrong idea, see my fiancé is a friend of yours...Rosalynn, or Lynn as you know her." Elizabeth's jaw dropped. How did a waitress like Lynn manage to get engaged with this man who was clearly very rich. The man chuckled.

"Let me explain...

Let me start with an introduction...my name is Nathan mcPherson. She hasn't been blind forever. She was eleven when she fell of her horse and lost her eyesight. Our marriage was allready arranged back then. Her father was a very important man in the Port where she grew up. Her father was a Duke. She would be a Duchess. My parents were rich so it was a perfect match. I would get a title, and she would never have to worry about money. When she got blind my parents decided that they shouldn't have to pay so much for something...broken. They didn't know I allready loved her back then...I was seventeen at the time. I've allways loved her. I would take good care of her. Her parents refused to return some of the money my parent's had paid for her hand in marriage. So they called of the engagement and had to return it all. When they realised their daughter was worthless now that she was blind...they kicked her out. Knowing nobody would ever pay them for a blind daughter. After she left Rosalynn was completely forgotten, I thought she was dead untill I met her again during a battle with a pirate ship. I payed her parents the money they wanted for her immediately after that! She's rightfully mine!"

Elizabeth sighed after hearing the entire story. Lynn was rich, she was to be a duchess, she was engaged to a very rich man. It was to much to take in. But...

"Where do I come into the picture?" she asked.

"I need someone to bring her to me. You're her friend. You can take her to me."

"You're asking me to betray a friend."

"You know she won't last long on a pirate ship. She might get killed at the next battle. If she's your friend you would want to protect her."

"She is my friend...I want what she wants."

"Jack Sparrow?" he suggested. Elizabeth turned to face Nathan.

"Excuse me?"

"Think about it. Not only would Rosalynn be taken care of her entire life, you would have Jack all to yourself."

"I love Will."

"You love Jack to." She didn't reply. It was true. She needed a chance to find out what her heart was screaming at her.

"...I'll bring her here." she softly said.

a/n: Here's the next chappie. Interesting don't you think? Don't worrie I won't take long to update. Thanks to all my reviewers!