Author's Note:
Wow, it's me again. This is probably the first story I've written where I actually had timely updates.
The reviews have been so great! Over 20 already! I just have to thank you guys for that because I was afraid that I would only get mean ones. I actually had a dream about it. Glad to know it didn't come true. Anyway thanks to Readerfreak10 (Sorry you don't like Norrington, I don't think too many people do. I just felt bad for the guy plus I wanted to do something different.), Little Miss Sparrow (Thanks for the idea! I meant to I just forgot…), A Real Life Fallen Angel (Jack may just be my favorite character ever.), Sphinx Jinx (I hope this chapter is more exciting. Yeah I really meant to have dividers but I forgot them. Sorry!), and animebishieluver (That's exactly what I was going for, I wanted to do something that was very odd.). As always thanks so much to enimagirl2727 for beta-ing this whole story. I know your dream about the boat, the game-show, and Hugh Jackman will definitely come true.
Chapter #6
Captain Murray and Commodore Norrington sat completely still in the darkness, watching the house for signs of movement. At their request the owner had attended the party, leaving the house empty.
"Why are we here tonight?" Norrington asked Murray softly.
"Because," Murray answered gruffly, "everyone will be at the party so now would be the best time for someone, and by someone I mean Jack Sparrow, to steal the map."
Norrington sighed sadly thinking of what Jackalyn would think of him being so late to the party after they had arranged to meet there. Murray glared at him, guessing correctly what he was thinking about.
They almost missed seeing the figure break a first story window and climb through. Luckily Norrington looked up at the right second and noticed. He nudged Murray and pointed just as the figure disappeared. They each drew a pistol and crept toward the house.
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Jacky had been surprised to find the house deserted but glad. Knowing that her father would be coming after the map Jacky was anxious to find it quickly and get him out of her life
Again.
She moved silently, the soft boots she wore didn't make the slightest sound on the wooden floor. Her head was wrapped in a black scarf, just in case. She went up the ornate staircase and made her way towards the study.
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Commodore Norrington had gotten the key to the house from the owner. He used it to open the door silently. He and Captain Murray split up once inside. Captain Murray searched the downstairs and Commodore Norrington went to the upstairs.
Both men suspected that the thief would be on the first floor, since they had just seen the thief enter there. It was because of this that Commodore Norrington hadn't suspected to meet anyone upstairs.
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Jacky had just gotten the map out of the hiding placer it had been in, (behind the portrait above the desk), when she heard footsteps. For a wild second she assumed that the house's owner had come home early from the party.
Then with a chill she realized that the steps were slow, as if the person approaching knew that there was someone in the house.
Cursing her lack of caution Jacky grabbed a heavy bronze sculpture and stood next to the door. She knew that when the person came through the door they wouldn't see her until it was too late.
A figure came through the door and Jacky raised the metal statue up, preparing to strike the man. Then he turned and in the dim light Jacky saw the man's face. It was Commodore Norrington.
Her eyes widened and she froze, unable to move. Commodore Norrington turned and saw the figure standing behind him about to attack. In the back of her mind Jacky realized how lucky it was that she had decided to wear a mask. Norrington lifted his gun just as this thought went through her head.
Seeing this Jacky reacted instantly, swinging the heavy sculpture down. With a groan Norrington sunk to the ground.
"Forgive me," Jacky whispered. A second later Captain Murray ran through the doorway.
"Don't move," he shouted pulling his own gun up and aiming. There was a crack and Jacky lunged out of the way and the shot hit the wall.
Her choices limited Jacky used the statue to hit the window. The glass shattered and Jacky threw herself out into the night.
The ground she landed on was extremely soft but it still hurt. Jacky growled a curse, (it really was turning into a bad night), but got up and ran.
Captain Murray ran to the window but it was too late. The person had run into the town and disappeared amongst the buildings. He cursed, (he was having a bad night too), and went over to Norrington who was still laying on the ground.