It Must Be Heaven's Light

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Occurs after DMC (so possible spoilers). James Norrington stands before the mirror in his bedroom, thinking about what he was going to do that night. He is about to meet Beckett again, but then he would be introduced to a recent acquaintance and many things will change.

James Norrington looked at himself in the mirror; he was going to meet Lord Cutler Beckett again. The last time he saw Lord Beckett he was overdue for a bath, but this time him and Beckett were to discuss more terms over dinner. He straightened his Commodore uniform,

"Still the same as ever," he said to himself

Norrington placed the white wig on his head; the wig felt so uncomfortable since he hadn't worn one in some time that he decided not to wear it to dinner. He then placed a black ribbon around his hair and placed it into a loose ponytail. He then stepped out of his manor and into his carriage and over to Lord Cutler Beckett's estate.

Beckett's estate was quite large, for a powerful man living alone; there was a large garden there for formal parties he would host every two weeks. Beckett's servant showed him into the parlor; later on Beckett walked in,

"Ah, Commodore. Dinner is almost ready, but first I have to deal with a little matter in my office. Do excuse me," he said.

Beckett then went through some sliding double doors and then closed them, leaving a slight crack so Norrington could hear the conversation. Norrington got out of his chair and stood behind the door; he couldn't help but eavesdrop.

"So, you were caught as a stowaway aboard one of my ships. You could be hung for that," said Beckett, in a faint but stern voice.

"Yes, I know. I just want to be a citizen here; I've spent my whole life trying to be someone," said the other voice; it sounded like that of a woman.

The voice sounded familiar to Norrington, but then continued to listen; he then viewed through the small crack and saw Beckett walk up to the woman that was sitting down. The woman was really beautiful, her dark chestnut hair was wavy and messy and complimented the light tan she had on her skin.

Beckett lifted her chin with his hand, "And you'll be someone. Come, join me for dinner and I can introduce you to some of my friends. I'll have one of my maids help you get dressed in one of the many dresses that has been shipped in just today," he said

Then one of the maids walked in and led the woman away from Beckett's office. After the maid took the woman away Norrington could hear Beckett's footsteps coming in his direction. Norrington quickly went back into his seat before Beckett opened the sliding double doors.

"Ah yes. Sorry to have kept you waiting Commodore. Now, what were you going to ask me about?" he asked, taking a seat in the corner of the room.

"Yes. Since I have given you Davy Jones' heart as part of the pardon, what else do I get out of this?" said Norrington

"You'll get much more than a mere Commodore, James. You'll now be an Admiral of your own fleet of ships, and we both will be looking for Davy Jones. Once we find Davy Jones we will make a bargain to give him back the heart so we can get Sparrow, Turner and Miss Swann. And when they return here to Port Royal they will face the gallows," said Beckett, smiling as if his plan will reach success.

Then all of the sudden the other door swing open by the servants and then the beautiful woman walked in. Beckett stood up smiling and held out a hand for her; she gladly took it and went to his side.

"Admiral James Norrington, meet Victoria; my mistress. Victoria dear, meet my fellow colleague Admiral James Norrington," said Beckett.

Victoria wore a satin blue dress with golden embroidery. The neckline was low enough to show a bit, but not a lot of cleavage and she wore a gold necklace with sapphires.

Victoria lowered her head as she curtsied and said in a ladylike voice, "Pleasure to meet you Admiral,"

Norrington smiled, took her hand, brought it up to his mouth and kissed it, "The pleasure is all mine Miss Victoria," he said, giving her a big smile.

Norrington knew he saw her before, if only he could have some time alone with her to find out more about her.

Victoria…Victoria, her name kept on clouding his mind

Then a servant walked in and announced, "Dinner is served,"

Beckett then smiled once more, placed his arm around Victoria's waist as the three of them walked into the dining room. When they got to the dining room Beckett helped her into her chair then he sat at the head of the table; Norrington sat opposite of Victoria.

"So Victoria, where are you from?" asked Norrington

Victoria's eyes locked onto his gaze and said, "I was born in Spain and I lived with my parents and my older brother Victor. On our crossing to the Caribbean our ship was attacked by pirates led by the infamous Blackbeard. My parents did not survive, but me and my brother were captured and were forced to work as slaves for the pirate. Then when Blackbeard took port in Tortuga I and my brother sneak away. I've been living in Tortuga ever since then working as a barmaid while my brother continued to work on other ships so we could have a living. Then when I heard news that my brother was dead I just wanted to leave Tortuga behind and find a place in British society and start a whole new life,"

"And you will Victoria," said Beckett, reaching over and caressing her hand.

Then all of a sudden a servant walked in and whispered something into Beckett's ear. Beckett's smile washed off of his face; he quickly stood up and said,

"Do forgive me Admiral, Victoria. I have some problem with the company; I'll be away for a while. Admiral, could you take care of Victoria while I'm gone? I trust that you'll take care of her,"

Norrington stood up, "I'll take very good care of Victoria, Cutler. I promise you that," he said

Beckett turned to Victoria, "My dear, be safe when I'm gone. The Admiral is a good man and will take good care of you," he said, caressing her face

Victoria nodded, "I will Cutler," she said

Beckett took Victoria's hand and kissed it, then he bowed to Victoria and Norrington and left.

Victoria changed her gaze from Beckett to Norrington, "I'll go and pack my things; you can wait for me in the carriage James," she said sweetly

Moments later Victoria came outside; a couple of servants following her with her luggage.

"Beckett must like you a lot," said Norrington, lending her a hand

"Yes, we just met this morning," said Victoria, taking his hand and stepping into the carriage

Once the carriage took off Victoria hugged Norrington's arm, "I've missed you James," she said.

Norrington caressed her hand, "I know, I've missed you too Victoria. So you managed to get out of Tortuga without getting hurt," he said

"Yeah, but I still got caught by the captain of the ship that I stowed away in and then that's where I met Beckett. Beckett now sees me and says that I'm extremely pretty and wants me to be his mistress. I couldn't help but accept because I would do anything to gain a title in society," said Victoria

"Well through all of that I'm still glad to see you again; I knew that we would see each other again," said Norrington, he then leaned in and gave a light kiss on Victoria's lips.

After the carriage arrived at Norrington's estate, his servants brought down Victoria's luggage. Norrington helped Victoria out of the carriage and into the manor, their arms linked together.

"Your manor is very beautiful," said Victoria

"Yes, just wait till you get to your room," said Norrington

When they got to the door to her room, Norrington placed his back to the door and faced Victoria, "Victoria, may I present your bedroom," he said

From behind his back his hands opened the double doors and showed her her bedroom. The room was large; every detail was refined in the walls where the tapestries and paintings were hung. Victoria's bed was big, with light white see-through curtains hanging from the canopy above the bed. Not too far away from the bed was a balcony the overlooked Port Royal and the sea in its beauty.

Victoria walked around in awe and then to the balcony, "This is so beautiful," she said

Norrington went to her side, "I knew you would like it," he said

Victoria turned to Norrington with a smile, then said, "I must retire, James. It has been a long journey,"

"Yes, of course. Till tomorrow then Victoria," said Norrington, he then took Victoria's hand and kissed it

Norrington bowed to Victoria and left her with her maids; after he shut the door Victoria went behind the screen and the maids helped her get out of her dress and corset. Once Victoria was in her nightgown her maids helped her into her bed and closed the white see-through curtains

"Hope you have a good night miss," said one of the maids

Victoria nodded and then the maids left her and she went straight into a deep slumber

Meanwhile in Norrington's office, he put his head in his hands,

"I love her," he thought to himself, "But how am I going to tell Beckett? She is his mistress and I'm supposed to take care of her while he's gone,"

Norrington pounded his fist onto the desk, "DAMN!" he said

He then put his knuckle to his cheekbone and began to think some more as the candles in the candelabra began to die. Norrington noticed the light dying so he blew the candles out and decided to go to bed