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Chapter 16: Undercover

"Elizabeth, what were you thinking?"

"Father, it started out to be just a bit of fun, really, and then-"

"You fraternized with pirates," said the Commodore, "again."

A number of Norrington's men, led by the Governor and Norrington, had arrived at the island.

"I've been so worried," said the Governor, hugging Elizabeth tightly. "How could you do this? Just a bit of fun? We've been searching for you for days!"

"Father," said Elizabeth, "it wasn't our fault we met up with pirates-"

"Which brings us to our next question," said the Commodore, "where is Jack Sparrow?"

"Who knows?" said Will, seeming suddenly angry. "Who cares! Bloody pirate could be anywhere."

The Governor and the Commodore looked at Will in surprise.

"I thought I knew Jack," said Elizabeth, "I thought I did. But… I didn't. I suppose I never did." She looked down at her feet sadly. Will looked at her sadly.

"So, you don't know where he is?" the Commodore asked.

"You could search the island," said Will indifferently, "he should be on it somewhere. We don't know. He might've drowned himself."

Norrington looked at him suspiciously.

"Yes, do search the island," said Swann excitedly, "catch that pirate once and for all! He did this to my daughter!"

The Commodore seemed convinced enough. He called a few of his men to search the island for Sparrow.

Jack, Ana Maria, and Gibbs were hidden in the bushes. Soon they saw a man walk past slowly, searching. He didn't see them. Jack followed him, while the others stayed behind.

Norrington's soldier stopped. He thought he'd heard something. Out of nowhere, a pirate appeared in front of him, grinning.

"Sparrow-" the soldier began, but he was cut off due to the fact that Gibbs had just conked him on the head with the butt of his sword. He fell to the ground, unconscious.

"Tha's Captain Sparrow, mate," said Jack.

Very soon afterward, two more of Norrington's soldiers were also knocked unconscious.

Will and Elizabeth stood on the Interceptor. They were looking out at the island. Norrington and the Governor stood nearby, waiting for the soldiers to return.

Soon they were visible, heading for the ship. Will nodded to Elizabeth and she walked up to the Commodore. It was time for her to do her part.

"Commodore," she said. He turned to look at her. "I want to thank you. I can't thank you enough. You've saved my life again. I wish I could repay you."

The Commodore smiled. "You do not owe me anything, Miss Swann," he said. "It is my duty. It is no trouble at all."

While they spoke, the four search soldiers climbed onto the ship. Three of them scurried away, while one waited for the Commodore to finish speaking with Elizabeth.

"Well," said Elizabeth, "at least accept this," and she kissed him lightly on the cheek. Norrington looked taken aback, but in a good way. She smiled and walked off. Norrington turned to the waiting soldier.

"Didn't find a soul, sir," said the soldier, saluting.

"And the other soldiers?"

"Told me the same."

"Hmm," said Norrington, "Perhaps he did kill himself." Norrington thought for a moment, his expression unreadable. "Good riddance," he said. "Prepare to set sail!"

There was a lot of hustle and bustle as the soldiers obeyed the Commodore's command. Elizabeth approached her father.

"Father," she said, "I'm very tired. I think I'll go and lay down for a while in one of the beds if that's alright."

"Of course, darling," he said.

Elizabeth searched the rooms below deck. She heard whispering in one, which was quickly hushed as she came near. She opened the door.

"It's me," she said.

"Blimey," said Gibbs, "thought you were someone else."

Gibbs, Jack, and Ana Maria were all standing there in Royal Navy uniforms, looking very odd.

Elizabeth giggled.

"What 'choo laughin' at, girl?" Ana Maria asked.

"You all look so funny," Elizabeth giggled.

"Oh, ha ha," said Ana Maria. "I feel like a dunce."

"I dunno," said Jack, looking at himself, "I don' look too bad myself, I think."

Gibbs and Ana Maria raised their eyebrows at him.

"I know," said Jack, "I look better as a pirate."

"I can't believe you made it," said Elizabeth. "I thought you'd be caught. So many things could've gone wrong."

"Me, get caught?" said Jack, as though it were ridiculous. "Luv, I'm Captain-"

"Yes, we know who you are," said Elizabeth.

Jack looked at her grumpily.

"Do you even have your real clothes?" Elizabeth asked.

"Aye, in that closet over there," said Ana Maria.

"We still could get caught, Cap'n," said Gibbs.

"Aye," said Jack, walking over to a wall and sitting against it. "But we won't. We'll hide until we get t' Port Royal, then we'll get out of 'ere."

"Will and I will help you hide," said Elizabeth, "but you should stay in those uniforms. Being dressed as your pirate selves isn't going to help matters."

"Well, we can't complain," said Ana Maria, "we're saved."

"I told father I'd come down here to get some rest," said Elizabeth, walking over to the bed and lying down, "so I'll stay in here with you guys and make sure you're not caught."

"You're a life-saver, Miss Elizabeth," said Gibbs.

"I know it," she replied.

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