Disclaimer: Pirates of the Caribbean and its characters are owned by Disney, NOT me.

Notes: I have to admit, these next few chapters are pretty dull. But there will be more action in the ones that follow, so continue reading! It is necessary to go into these boring parts, otherwise the story WILL NOT make sense! PLEASE don't lose faith in my writing abilities! R&R!

Chapter 2

It was a little after daybreak and Elizabeth had decided to pay her beloved William a visit at work as she frequently did without notifying her father. She called upon her driver, Miles, to prepare for her departure from her father's mansion.

"Miles, make ready the horses. I shall be taking the carriage out this morning."

"Right away, Miss Swann. And where to so early?" asked Miles.

"Will Turner's blacksmith shop in town," answered Elizabeth.

"Ahh, going to see your dear William again, eh? Despite what your father believes, I feel he is a good match for you. Very respectable and hard-working, if it's not too bold to say so, Miss."

"No, it's not too bold at all. Thank you Miles, that is all," replied Elizabeth.

"The carriage should be ready in fifteen minutes, Miss Swann."

"Wonderful."

Elizabeth made her way back to the large front doors of her father's house. As she entered, the maids and servents greeted her, as usual.

"Good morning Miss Swann," they chimed.

"Good morning," she replied, a false smile pasted on her face.

Elizabeth could never figure out how it was possible for her to feel so alone in this house, and yet have a crowd of people surrounding her constantly. Maybe it was because this was not the company she wanted.

Elizabeth thought to herself, "I wouldn't feel this way all the time if I were around true friends, like I was a month ago. I never felt this way on the Pearl…NO! Stop it Elizabeth, and get these absurd thoughts out of your head immediately! The Black Pearl has been destroyed! It sunk to the oblivion of Davy Jones's Locker, and Jack…Jack…."

Her thoughts were interrupted as she realized her feet were automatically taking her to the kitchen where she found her father, the governor, sitting at the table eating some hot cereal. He looked up, surprised to see his daughter awake and dressed already.

"Elizabeth, I didn't expect to see you up so early!" her father exclaimed. "What is the occasion?"

"I'm paying Will a short visit, is all. I won't be long," replied Elizabeth.

"I…" the governor started, but Elizabeth cut him off.

"Now I know you highly disapprove of him and would rather see me marry someone a bit wealthier, more distinguished and notable, like Commodore Norrington was, but my heart lies with William and that is final."

He let out a great sigh. "I suppose I understand. And you are sure this is the path you have chosen?"

"Yes, father."

"I have but one more question for you, dear." Elizabeth nodded in approval. "If Commodore Norrington were still alive, would you consider marrying him again?"

"True enough, I am upset at his absence," she said, although she really was not "but I would never marry him, even if he were royalty, which he practically was! I'd marry Captain Jack Sparrow before I'd marry him!"

At that moment, Elizabeth became conscious of what she was saying, and it frightened her a bit.

"Well that's saying something!" stated the governor.

"Not really. He's a good man…was a good man…" thought Elizabeth. "Well, I'm off to see Will now! Good day father!" Elizabeth exclaimed as she rushed out of the kitchen and up to the font doors.

"WAIT! Elizabeth!" her father shouted.

Elizabeth pretended not to hear her father, for fear he would further question her about her love for Will. Besides, it made her uncomfortable thinking about whether or not she wanted to spend the rest of her life with him. Some days it would be clear to her that she loved Will, but others, she would drift back into her day dreams of sailing again. At that moment, she reached the door, turned the handle, and opened it to find one of the most surprising sights of her life. She was breathless, but not in a good way. Elizabeth could not believe her eyes.

His fist up in the air, apparently about to knock on the door was no other than Commodore Norrington!

"Ohh Elizabeth! I thought I'd never see you again!" he exclaimed, and he swiftly pulled Elizabeth into his arms. Elizabeth thought better than to struggle and resist his embrace.

Still confused and bewildered she thought to herself "If he dares try to kiss me I swear, I'll slap him so hard tha…!"

But her father cut in to shake his hand and warmly welcomed him.

"Your ears must have been burning! We were just talking about you! Please, please, come in. I've been expecting you."

They made their way towards a sitting room.

"Thank you, governor."

"Expecting him!" Elizabeth was almost shouting.

"Why yes, actually, I was trying to tell you before…" the governor began.

"Are you not glad to see me? Well I suppose you would've been happier to see your adored William…you are still seeing him, are you not?" the commodore asked.

"Yes, I am still with Will…"

"Oh" he replied disappointedly.

"… but I am delighted to see you," she said to be courteous. "However, I was just on my way out to see my William, right now. I'd better be going…"

"Now wait just one moment!" said the governor. "Aren't you just dying to know how he bravely escaped the island and survived?"

"I really should be on my way…the carriage is waiting"

"Well the carriage can wait! It can't leave without you, now can it? Just listening to his story is the least you could do, considering how much he has done for me…for us!" the governor stated forcefully.

"What are you talking about, father?" Elizabeth asked. "What has he done for us?"

"Sit down and find out," her father replied in a sly manner.

------Well, that's all for Chapter 2. Hope you enjoyed it! The next chapter is a little more informatory and explains how everything that is happening is possible…you'll just have to keep reading to find out what I mean.------