Later, back at Beckett's quarters, both Beckett's and Victoria's clothing were thrown to the side. Beckett and Victoria lay in Beckett's bed; Beckett caressed Victoria's hair as she slept facing him. "I've got to find a way to make you mine Victoria. I must get Norrington out of your mind forever," he said.
Chapter 4: The Death of a Brave Man
The next day Victoria woke up and noticed that no one was lying next to her and that she had no clothes on. She took the blanket, wrapped it around her and grabbed her dress and went behind the screen and changed.
When she freshened up, she went out to the main deck; and when she went out to the main deck, all the soldiers bowed and greeted her as, "Milady Norrington," Victoria bowed back and then went up the helm where Beckett stood. "You're an animal, Beckett," she said coldly. "I'll take that as a compliment Victoria, but like I said last night; what I say goes," he said, then using one arm to pull Victoria tight next to him. Victoria looked toward the Tormentor and saw Norrington; he blew a kiss and Victoria smiled and waved back.
Beckett noticed this so he lightly rolled Victoria's sleeve off her shoulder and began to kiss her. Victoria began to cringe as he kissed up and down her shoulder and neck. Victoria stepped away from Beckett and said, "Can I at least talk to my own husband, milord?" "Of course. Lower the gangplank!" shouted Beckett, and then once it lowered to connect to the Tormentor, Beckett took Victoria's arm. "Let's at least get on the ship without you escaping," said Beckett. Victoria linked her arm with Beckett's as they began to walk across the gangplank and onto the main deck of the Tormentor.
When Norrington walked up Victoria ran up into his arms in a sweet embrace. "I'll give Victoria ten minutes with Norrington. After that, Victoria and I shall return to the Relentless for some business," said Beckett. Beckett then bowed and went over to see Captain Pryde. Once he was gone Victoria began to hug Norrington harder, "Oh James, I've missed you so," she said. "And I, you. What happened yesterday?" he asked. "I cannot tell you; and if I do, Beckett will hurt me more than I've ever been in three lifetimes. Trust me; it's going to hurt me more than it's going to hurt you," said Victoria.
Norrington used his hand to bring Victoria's chin up and said, "Don't worry; everything'll be all right," Victoria smiled and then they both leaned in and kissed each other. Barbossa came up and took hold of Victoria's shoulders, "What has Beckett done to you Victoria? I swear, if he be hurtin' me younger sister, I swear to the heathen gods that he be sent to Davy Jones' Locker," he said. "I am fine Victor. And besides, there be nothin' you can do if ye be watched by his majesties' royal navy," said Victoria.
After their talk Beckett linked arms with Victoria once more, "Well gents, we must be off. Of and Pryde, inform me when we get to 'the ends of the earth'" he said. As they walked back on the gangplank Victoria looked back once more, "Save me!" she mouthed. Barbossa, Will and Norrington got the message and all three pulled out a pistol. Will and Barbossa shot at the two guards guarding the gangplank and Norrington shot at Beckett, but narrowly missing his head and shooting the hat into the sea. Beckett noticed, took hold of Victoria's arms, and shouted, "OPEN FIRE!"
All of the soldiers on both ships began shooting as did all the pirates. Norrington was about to go onto the gangplank, but Beckett kicked it off so it hit the water. Norrington then got a rope and swung to the other ship, landing right in front of Beckett and Victoria. "Get out of my way, Norrington," said Beckett. "Not until you give Victoria back," said Norrington. "Victoria belongs to me, her body and everything that goes with it is my property," said Beckett.
"Victoria was never declared property. You made a married woman your mistress when you knew she was married!" said Norrington. Beckett smiled, "Then you must feel the same way when Miss Elizabeth Swann left you for a pirate. Now you're a pirate and your pirate bride has left you for a man of nobility, quite the opposite wouldn't you agree?" he said, cocking his pistol. Norrington pulled out his sword, but before he could kill Beckett, Beckett pointed his pistol at Norrington and shot him in the heart.
Norrington hit the floor, blood starting to seep through his clothes. Barbossa, Will and Elizabeth saw Beckett shoot Norrington so they swung their way to the Relentless and to Norrington's side. Victoria screamed, "Let me go!" Beckett then decided to let her go and she went to Norrington's side, holding his hand. "Victoria…" Norrington said weakly. "Oh James," said Victoria, starting to cry. "I Love…you and …I always…will," said Norrington, his hand coming up and caressing her face. Victoria leaned in and gave Norrington one last kiss and when she opened her eyes to look at his face; James Norrington of Port Royal had died.