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 5 – Jack's Going Soft
Jack was vaguely aware of something disturbing his sleep as he lay in bed with Will wrapped safely within his embrace. He blacksmith was resting his head on Jack's chest but moved as the sound interrupted his sleep as well.
"Lilly" Will mumbled as he rolled to the side to get up but Jack pulled him back into his arms and kissed him lightly.
"You get some more sleep angel" he said "I will see to the lass and give her her bottle."
Will nodded and Jack smiled as his blacksmith turned and burrowed under the blankets. He rose and walked into the nursery which was across from Will's room. "Hello Lilly darling" he said as he picked up the baby girl and wrapped her in a soft blanket. He reached for a bottle and then got seated in the rocking chair, Lilly held protectively within his embrace.
Lilly immediately latched onto the teat and started sucking greedily. She quieted and stared at the pirate captain with dark sienna eyes just as captivating as her young father's.
"You're such a pretty lass" Jack said as he looked at her. "Just as pretty as your father" he cooed, surprised as how protective he sounded over Lilly although he had only seen her once earlier in the evening.
Jack sat staring at the ocean from the rocker, realising that that was the reason as to why the rocker was facing the ocean. Will wanted to look at the ocean in hopes of seeing Jack and the Black Pearl returning to Port Royale.
"I love your daddy, you know" he told the little girl in his arms. "How bout ole Jack tells you how your daddy saved this old pirate captain's life hey?"
Lilly gurgled at Jack and the pirate laughed. "Well he said …
FLASHBACK (JACK'S STORY)
An official was reading a proclamation while the beats of the drums could be heard in the courtyard. "Jack Sparrow, be it known that you have…"
Jack, even standing on the gallows, rolled his eyes in annoyance. "Captain, Captain Jack Sparrow."
The official continued "…for your wilful commission of crimes against the crown. Said crimes being numerous in quantity and sinister in nature, the most egregious of these to be cited herewith – piracy, smuggling…"
Elizabeth was standing with her father and her future husband. She felt as if she had betrayed Jack. She had convinced her father to spare Will and to grant him clemency. Jack however was not so lucky. "This is wrong" she stated.
Governor Swann looked out at the gallows. "Commodore Norrington is bound by the law. As are we all."
"…impersonating an officer of the Spanish Royal Navy, impersonating a cleric of the Church of England…" the clerk read Jack's crimes.
Jack smiled. "Ah, yes" he chuckled as he looks over at the executioner who only glares at him.
And the crimes continued "…sailing under false colours, arson, kidnapping, looting, poaching, brigandage, pilfering, depravity, depredation, and general lawlessness. And for these crimes, you have been sentenced to be, on this day, hung by the neck until dead. May God have mercy on your soul."
Will dressed in fine clothes walks through the crowd to the raised ground on which they stood. "Governor Swann. Commodore" he greeted and the turned to look at the love of his life. "Elizabeth" he said, causing her to look at him in surprise for he had never called her on her name since they met. "I should have told you every day from the moment I met you. I love you." He walks away leaving her stunned.
The noose is put around Jack 's neck. Will pushes faster and Norrington sees this.
Norrington pales. "Marines!"
Elizabeth notices Cotton's parrot and grasps Will's plan. "I can't breathe" she cries and falls backward as the drums sound.
Governor Swann turns. "Elizabeth" he gasps as he and the Commodore help her.
Will was moving as fast as he could. "Move!" he yelled.
Just then the drums stopped and the door opened. Will throws a sword as Jack falls through. The sword sticks in the wood and Jack has a foothold, barely. Will runs to the gallows and struggles freeing Jack. Finally, the executioner cuts Jack free. Jack cuts his bonds and together fight all the way up to the look out where they are cornered by Norrington's men.
Norrington came up to them. "I thought we might have to endure some manner of ill-conceived escape attempt but not from you."
Governor Swann was shocked. "On our return to Port Royale, I granted you clemency. And this is how you thank me? By throwing in your lot with him? He's a pirate!"
Will looked at them and Elizabeth as she joined her father. "And a good man" he throws his sword down.
Jack points to himself proudly and mouths "That's me."
Will looked at Commodore Norrington. He knew he was likely to die after this but he needed to free Jack. "If all I have achieved here is that the hangman will earn two pairs of boots instead of one, so be it. At least my conscience will be clear."
Norrington glared at the blacksmith. "You forget your place, Turner."
Still Will didn't budge. "It's right here…between you and Jack."
FLASHBACK (JACK'S STORY)
"… and so your daddy allowed me to escape and I left Port Royale."
"And now Captain Jack's back in town" a voice said from the door and Jack saw Will standing there, his hip leaning against the doorway.
"Yes he is" Jack said as he stood up and gently placed Lilly back into her crib, covering her with the blanket and then looking at her as she moved her hand to her face and moaned softly.
"She's asleep again" Jack said as he turned to Will.
"Looks like you have the magic touch" Will said as he wrapped his arms around Jack's waist and rested his head on Jack's shoulder. Together they just stood there listening at the ocean and looking at a sleeping Lilly.
"Come with me" Jack said after a while.
"What do you mean?" Will asked as he looked at Jack "I can't leave Lilly here. I won't leave Lilly here."
"You don't need to love" Jack said "You and the lass come with me as soon as Miranda agrees to some with as well. I've purchased some land of the coast of France and intent to settle there. Lilly can have a loving family and I can live happily ever after."
Will's eyes lit up. "You mean that" he asked.
"With all my heart whelp" Jack replied as he leaned closer and captured the blacksmith's lips in a loving kiss.
"I love you Jack" Will murmured as he pulled Jack closer.
"Love you too Will" Jack said as he took Will's hand in his and led him back to his room.
"Love you too" he said as he pushed him down on the bed and continued to show him just how much he loved him by making love to him for the first time in his life.
"I want to go with you" Will said afterwards as he lay in Jack arms.
"Then it's agreed" Jack said "We will asked Miranda in the morning."
Will nodded and then drifted off to sleep in Jack's arms, their lovemaking playing over in his head and he slept peacefully for the first time since Jack left.