As they exchanged rings the priest said, "From this day forward, you shall be joined together as one for all eternity until the very end of time. What god has joined together let no man cast asunder," After they were done they turned to the witnesses as the priest continued, "If anyone has any objections and believe that these two should not be bound in matrimony, please speak now and forever hold your peace,"
Chapter 8: The Plank and Tortuga
The pirates looked at each other and then at Victoria; Barbossa was the first to step up, "Aye, I do," he said. Then Norrington, Jack, Will and all the other pirates stood in agreement. "Well, this settles it. This marriage is now declared null and void," said the priest, then he turned and left to his quarters. Beckett looked in anger, "You're such PIRATES! How dare you ruin my marriage to the only woman that will love me!" he said. Victoria walked away from Beckett, "Not anymore," she said. "What did you say?" asked Beckett. "I don't love you, I never did," said Victoria.
Beckett grabbed her wrist, and then Victoria pulled out one of her swords under her dress and pointed the sword at Beckett's neck. "Let…go...of…my…wrist," she said sternly. Beckett looked at Victoria and then let go; Victoria pulled out the keys and unlocked all the shackles on the pirates. Once they were free the pirates shackled the soldiers and Lord Beckett and locked them into the brig. "Enjoy your stay Beckett," Victoria said sweetly and sarcastically, caressing Beckett's face.
Norrington smiled, put Victoria under his arm and said, "Goodbye Beckett," In the same manner, Victoria, Norrington, Barbossa and the other pirates laughed as they went back up to the main deck. When they reached the main deck Norrington wrapped both of his arms around Victoria, "You're finally back in my arms, where you belong," he said. Victoria smiled, and then saw Jack at the helm and then left Norrington's arms to go up to Jack. "What's wrong Jack?" she asked. "I miss me pearl, she was probably the best thing that happened to me. 'Cuz it led me to you," said Jack, gently taking Victoria's hand and kissing it.
"If only you had come sooner back to Tortuga, I would've come and been your wife," said Victoria. "But I didn't want to get you involved with Davy Jones, he would've used you as me bargaining chip," said Jack. Then Barbossa came up and interrupted their discussion, "Look yonder Jack, that be the little island I made you governor of on our last two journeys," he said. Some of Barbossa's old crew, especially Pintel and Ragetti, laughed in agreement as they looked out toward the island.
The pirates began to roll out the plank, Pintel, Ragetti, and all the rest of the pirates brought out Beckett and the soldiers from the brig. Victoria went up to Beckett, "Well, milord, I believe this is where you will take your leave. You see that island over there? That's where you'll live and stay at for the rest of your life," she said. Then Will unlocked the shackles and Norrington and Barbossa placed him on the plank. Victoria just stood there by Jack as the pirates began to chant for Beckett to get off the plank.
"Goodbye Lord Beckett. I hope we NEVER cross paths again," she said. Beckett turned to Victoria. "Don't worry darling. I'll always be back," he said. The Pintel and Ragetti hit the plank and Beckett fell into the sea. The pirates cheered then turned to the soldiers, "Anybody else want to join him?" asked Victoria. The soldiers looked at each other and then to Victoria, "No," they said shaking her heads. The pirates then unlocked the shackles and Victoria said, "You are now no longer soldiers of the royal navy. You are free once we reach Tortuga,"
The former soldiers and all the pirates cheered so loudly that Beckett could hear it when he reached shore. "Bloody pirates," said Beckett as he took his seat in the sand. Beckett looked and saw a bottle of rum at his side; he took it and pulled out the stopper. Beckett rose up the bottle and said, "Here's to you Victoria; be the bloody pirate you'll always be," he then took a drink and his face soured up. On the Relentless, Jack looked through the telescope and saw Beckett drinking the rum. "Just watch, he'll be a pirate soon enough," he said.
Barbossa went up to Jack, "You still don't have a ship, lad," he said. "Yeah, I need one to get me mind off of me pearl," said Jack. Victoria and Norrington walked up to Jack, "Since I wasn't able to marry you, consider this ship, the Relentless, as your new ship," said Victoria. Jack smiled and walked over to Victoria, "Thanks love," he said, and then Jack leaned in and gave her a kiss. The kiss went on for a few minutes, and then Norrington tapped Jack on the shoulder. "Hmm? What is it?" said Jack as his lips pulled away from Victoria's.
"Yes, you're still kissing my wife," said Norrington. Jack pulled away from Victoria and then went to the wheel of the ship, "This is a beautiful ship, thank ye Victoria," he said. Victoria linked arms with Norrington, "Not a problem Jack. You're free to go anywhere with this ship, but not until we reach Tortuga," she said. Victoria smiled and then said, "Victor, you want to return to the Tormentor with us?" Barbossa looked at Victoria and said, "Aye, I'll be accompanying ye," Barbossa followed Victoria and Norrington as the gangplank connected both ships.
Will began to follow them, then Elizabeth stopped him, "Hey Will, where are you going?" she asked. Will turned to Elizabeth, "I have to help Barbossa and Victoria with the Tormentor. You stay here and keep Jack company," he said. Will turned away and followed Barbossa, Victoria, Norrington and some soldiers and pirates to the Tormentor. A few days passed and then they finally reached the port of Tortuga. Victoria let the soldiers who wanted to stay in Tortuga go, promising that she won't kill them if they talk about Beckett and his whereabouts.
The soldiers who wanted to stay became a part of Jack's or Barbossa's crew. "Now, where to Victoria?" Where do you want to go now?" asked Barbossa. "I would like to go back to Port Royal. I would like to settle down with James, maybe raise a family," said Victoria. Norrington smiled and then looked into Victoria's eyes, "Really? You would really want to start a family?" he asked. "Yes, I really much do," she said. Barbossa smiled, If that be what me younger sister wants, then so be what I want," he said. Then both ships pulled out of Tortuga and sailed off to Port Royal.