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Norrington took the paper that was in his hand and crumbled it in a tight fist. With burning eyes he threw it down on the desk in front of him. The governor looked on from the other side of his huge mahogany desk, nervously watching the Commodore's reaction.

"When did you receive this?" Norrington groaned.

"Just this morning."

Commodore looked away with a stiffened neck and pursed lips. Then he looked back down at the crumpled letter.

"She dated it…the 15th. It's the 29th now." He stated in a low voice that grew even more strained with anger.

The governor paused and looked softer, and a bit sadder.

"Yes, I know. She could be anywhere now…"

"And with that Blacksmith no doubt." Norrington snapped quickly.

They both paused, the governor fidgeted with his vest with a distant look. But he commodore was growing more and more anxious.

"Sir, what is your plan of action?"

"Hmm?" he snapped him out of his thoughts."Oh! I'm not sure, she's a smart girl and though I hate the thought of them together…it seems I have no choice." He spoke with no eye contact made with the younger man.

Norrington shook his head.

"No sir, you do have a say in the matter. Are you forgetting that I am the head of the Royal Navy in the Caribbean? Just say the word sir and your daughter will be back in Port Royale in a matter of days." He leaned on the desk inching closer to the old man with the same wild look as before.

"B-but we have no idea where to start looking..." the governor was startled at the Commodore's quick reaction.

"I do. Like you had said before, Elizabeth is a very bright young woman. She knows your affairs in these waters. And I think she would know to leave your realm of influence."

He gave a quizzical look. "So what are you saying?"

"I'm saying that I believe she and that Pirate went to the Americas." Norrington spat out the word pirate as if he said it any slower he would die of insanity on the spot. Just he thought of Will and Elizabeth being together made his fists tighten with rage.

The governor had sat in thought for a few seconds, thinking over what Norrington had said. 'The Americas, dangerous…but just the place her and that adventure seeker would go to….'

"So Commodore, what do you suggest we do?"

He gave a smug smile. "I was waiting for you to ask." He leaned against the desk again. " One of my fastest ships, we scan the coast for a friendly harbor and dock, ask around…find your daughter and Mr. Turner, and hang him for high treason, on charges of kidnapping. Elizabeth will be safe and no more worries for her escaping again." When he had finished the smug smile had grown to a large but malicious grin. Norrington was no doubt proud of his evil plan, and the best part was that he knew that there was no way Turner could stop him.

The governor nodded, "Yes, that is a very well thought out plan James. I think it just might work."

Norrington took his hat in his hands and began to start for the door. The governor caught him before he left the study. With a frim hand on the younger mans back he spoke low with the governor tone returning.

"Leave today, as soon as possible. I don't want to wonder anymore of my daughter's safety. I'm trusting you James, in fact…if you fail this mission, your status will return as a citizen. Elizabeth is your prize when you return with her, but she is also the goal. I want her safely home. And I will not accept failure." His look was stern, hard and the Commodore knew he was serious.

Norrington nodded and placed the hat on his head, gave a slight bow, and stepped out the door, jumped on his horse and rode as fast as he could toward the fort.