Disclaimer: This is a takeoff on Pirates of the Caribbean. All rights reserved for the creators of PotC I have permission from them to write this story.
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Chapter 1- Promise
Sarah rummaged in the back of the wardrobe for the sack, but somehow managed to spill its contents on the floor.
Hoping the sound woke no one she slipped on the soft breeches and billowy linen shirt. Using a length of ribbon she tied up her hair beneath a black hat.
Glancing up to look at herself in the mirror she smiled, pleased with her disguise. Buckling on a heavy utility belt she grimaced as her dagger slid across her thigh. Quickly she tossed the rest of the things on the floor into the sack.
Sarah drew a cap around her and hefted the sack over her shoulder. She stared at the effect in the mirror. The trouble she went through to get the clothes was well worth it. Any passerby would simply think she was a rich merchants son.
Sarah glanced at the clock in her room surprised to find it was late 5:03. She snuck downstairs and opened the door.
" Hold it." A voice said be hind her.
Sarah groaned and turned to face her father, Will Turner.
" Papa just this once could I…"
" Yes, you may take the dagger."
" Wha-?"
" Jack taught you well my little thief, but yes you may take the dagger."
Sarah rushed over and hugged her father around the waist. Then turned on her heel and sped out.
"You let her WHAT!"
The governer screamed at Will who was sitting quietly at the other end of the dineing room table calmly eating his breakfast.
"THAT is NOT an appropriat activity for a GIRL her age!"
'Then what is?' Will thought sourly.
" You MUST go get her!"
" FINE! I'll leave now." Will said glad to get out of the piercing gaze of his father in law.
" Will." Elizabeth walked into the room and placed a hand on his arm, " I'll go with you."
He nodded and led her out the door. Blinking in the sunshine he regarded the picture perfect harbor below them.
" It would look almost peaceful if it wasn't for the Pearl." Elizabeth said in that annoying way of hers that told him she knew exactly what he was thinking.
" I want to bring her with me this summer." Will blurted out.
" On the Black Pearl?" Elizabeth asked incredulously as they began to walk toward the ships.
"Well, yes. She's so miserable here." He said carefully.
" Father won't be happy."
" Is he ever? Elizabeth," Will turned towards her and placed his hands on her shoulders, " Sarah will never be happy if she doesn't take this chance."
" But you can't just take her on The Pearl!"
" Why not?" Will stepped back as if Elizabeth had burned him, " After Norrington was murdered the Black Pearl has passed by her at least three times a year! We've never minded! Sarah grew up around these people, they adore her! Its not as if they would HURT her!"
Elizabeth placed her arms around his neck and kissed him.
" Just this once," She said, " and you must keep her safe."
Will hugged her.
" I will, I promise."