Pirates of the Caribbean – A Treasure Worth More Than Silver And Gold
By Princess-Pirate
Email: A new story. Will rescued Jack but finds himself missing the pirate. But an unknown package on his doorstep causes him to get a new outlook on life and what he wants for himself in life.
Disclaimer: All the characters, ships, and places in the Caribbean belong to Walt Disney and producer Jerry Bruckheimer, as well as the dialect in the flashbacks from the movie. I got most of the dialect from the DVD. I don't own any of them (I wish). Some of the new characters are my own creations and therefore I have some ownership over them.
A/N: Please read and let me know what you think. Reviews and ideas on coming chapters are most welcome.
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Chapter 3 – Bundle Of Surprises
-- 1 Year Later --
"Good morning Sandra" the dark haired woman greeted as she entered the kitchen, carrying a basket and fresh flowers in her arms. "Is William here?"
"Upstairs on the balcony miss" she said and Miranda walked up the stairs. "Still hoping he's going to come back for you?" she asked as she wrapped her arms around Will's waist.
"Hello Miranda" Will said as he gave her a hug. "I don't know" he said "I know I sound like a lovesick fool but is it too much to ask for. I love him and miss him so much."
"I know Will" she said "Give him some time. You can tell him the next time you see him. Why don't you come downstairs with me and have some breakfast? There's something I want to show you in town."
Will nodded and followed Miranda down the stairs to where Sandra had made place for them to have breakfast.
They were having a great time when a knock at the door disturbed them. "Who could that be?" Will asked as he rose to his feet and walked to the door.
Opening it he saw nothing. That was when his eyes caught the basket on the ground and he picked it up. He pulled the top blanket off to see what was inside only to nearly drop it in surprise.
"Miranda" he called as he walked inside.
"Who was it?" she asked as she came walking into the foyer. "Will?" she asked as she saw him trembling slightly "What's wrong?"
"Someone left her on the ground" Will said as he lowered the basket for her to see "Someone left this innocent young girl on my doorstep. What type of mother would do that?"
"Poor thing" Miranda said as she reached into the basket and took the little girl out of the basket and into her arms. "What are we going to do?"
"I don't know" Will said "We don't know where she came from or who her mother is?"
"Let me look at her" Miranda said and Will nodded.
"You can have one of the top rooms" he said "I'll be outside in the garden if you need me."
Miranda nodded and then walked up the stairs, clucking to the infant all the way.
"Will?" a quite voice caused Will to look up from where he was sitting on the sand, staring out over the sea.
"Lizzie" he gasped as he saw her standing in front of him. Suddenly everything clicked together and he looked at her. "She's yours" he said "You left her on the front step. How could you do that Elizabeth, how could you throw away your own child?"
"Because she's yours" she shouted "I found out I was pregnant before I left but James was very understanding. We're expecting a child of our own and I can't expect of him to take her into our family."
"Funny" Will laughed as he looked at her "I never pictured you as a heartless bitch."
"I don't have a choice Will" she said "What else am I supposed to do with her? I can always give her to the orphanage?"
"Don't you dare" Will snapped as he jumped up and rushed past her. "I never want you to see her" he said "She won't know who her mother is and I want nothing from any of you ever again. From this day I don't know an Elizabeth Swann."
Will walked back to the house and found Miranda in the room. She was scared, seeing the tears rolling down his cheeks. She sat him down on the bed and he told her the whole story, causing her to gasp at Elizabeth's cold heart.
"I'm going to need your help Miranda" he said as he got up and took the little girl in his arms. "I'm going to keep her but I won't be able to raise her by myself. I don't want her to be alone in the world like I was with no family or home. I want her to know love and compassion. I want to be a father for her."
"You know I'll always be there for you Will" she said as she hugged him to her. "First we need to come up with a story to tell why she's here. Then I'm going to take Sandra and Benjamin with me to town to get what we need for her."
Will nodded. "Let's say she's a girl's baby that I knew. Her mother died and since I'm the father she's now my responsibility. That is halfway the truth after all." He hugged the little girl closer and she seemed content to sleep peacefully.
Miranda nodded and she looked at the baby snuggled in Will's arms. She had to admit that the look suited her friend.
"What are you going to call her?" she asked as Will walked out onto the balcony.
"Lillian" he said "Lillian Jacqueline Turner."
Miranda walked to stand next to him and gently stroked the girls head. "Welcome to the family, Lilly" she whispered.
A/N – Hope you like it so far. What a surprise to drop on a single man. Well something important is going to happen in the next chapter so keep on reading.