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 4 – Return To Me
The full moon lit the beautiful landscape as a shadow moved quietly across the grass towards the house.
The light is still on, that means she's still awake.
He smiled to himself and continued his silent path across the ground, his boots not making a sound. He carefully looked around him before entering the house and making his way towards the study, where the light was coming from.
Miranda was sitting at her desk, busy with some information that she thought Will might be needing in the near future. A sudden change made her smile and she turned in her chair. "I was wondering when the wind would blow you into port again, Captain Sparrow."
"Evening Miranda" Jack said as he bowed politely and entered the room, taking a bottle of rum from the shelf. "Yip, Captain Jack's back in town for a visit. So tell me how is life treating my favourite blacksmith?"
"Good and bad" Miranda said as she turned to face him where he was sitting on the couch. "Elizabeth's back in town."
"So, is the lass married to that lobster now?" Jack asked, silently hoping for a positive answer.
"Yes" Miranda replied and his heart jumped with joy. "Something else has happened. Elizabeth was pregnant when she left with Norrington. She came back with her and Will's child and left it on Will's doorstep almost a week ago."
"A baby" Jack said.
"A little girl" Miranda smiled "Looks just like Will, with brown eyes and hair. Well, Will decided to keep her and raise her the proper way. He's not planning on getting married because he's waiting for you Jack. Only now he has the child he's been wanting all along."
"A girl" Jack said as he smiled to himself.
"Lillian Jacqueline Turner" Miranda said. "He's having some trouble but we're taking it day by day. He refuses to hand her to the nurse and isn't allowing Elizabeth to come near her."
"That's me Will" Jack said "Is he home?"
"Yes" Miranda said and Jack rose to his feet. "Jack" she asked and he turned around.
"Yes love."
"Tell him" she said "Tell him you care about him and take him away from all this. He deserves a good life and little Lilly will need all the love and attention to be able to grow into a fine young lady."
Jack nodded and then left just as silently as he had arrived. He quickly made his way to the Turner house and saw light coming from a room on the top floor. He scaled the wall and was soon standing in what appeared to be a nursery.
Looking around, he smiled as he saw Will sound asleep in a rocking chair. As he walked closer he saw the little bundle cradled protectively in his arms.
Lilly was wide awake and looked at Jack with her big brown eyes.
Jack immediately fell in love with the girl and, being careful not to wake Will, gently picked her up and held her securely. "Hello there young lady" he said as he walked over to the balcony. "So you are the little miracle that has captured my William's heart. Such a beautiful young lady."
Lilly cooed and gurgled as she looked at Jack.
"She's not the only person who's captured my heart" a voice said from behind him and he turned to see Will walking towards him. His hair had come loose from its ponytail and fanned his face and shoulders.
"Hello love" Jack said as he leaned over and kissed Will on his cheek. "Miranda told me what had happened and I am so proud of you."
"I missed you" Will said as he wrapped his arms around Jack and hugged him. A noise from between them caused Jack to chuckle and release Will. "Looks like the lass is jealous from not getting all the attention" he said and Will smiled.
"That's cause she's her daddy's little girl" he said as he picked her up and walked to her crib. He gently laid her down and covered her with a blanket.
Lilly's eyes fluttered and then slowly closed.
"Sleep tight my angel" Will said as he gave her a kiss on her cheek. He then closed the balcony doors and walked to Jack. Not giving it another thought he leaned forward and kissed the pirate captain on his mouth.
Jack was surprised at first but soon returned the kiss, only breaking apart when they needed some air.
"I love you" Will said as Jack wrapped his arms around him and held him tight.
"I know Will" Jack said as he gently rocked him. "I know. And I will never leave you alone to fend for yourself again, that I promise you. Now come on, you need to get some sleep while the little one is quiet."
Will nodded and allowed Jack to lead him to his room.
They both crawled under the covers and soon both of them were fast asleep, Will nestle protectively against Jack's chest.