Author's Note:

I'm just going to say a quick thanks to Readerfreak10 (I just can't win can I? Thanks for reading anyway!), Little Miss Sparrow (I hope that's a good thing…), A Real Life Fallen Angel (Thanks!), Kissus (I'm glad you think so, I've never tried romance before so any suggestions are welcome. I'm not quite sure how old Jacky is. I think she's 5-10 years older then Elizabeth and Will.), and Hell is Freezing Over (Omg you have to thank her for me! That was so nice. And I'm really glad you're liking it so much!). And also thanks to enigmagirl2727 who worked hard to beta this and yet doesn't get paid. Does that seem right to you? Well I'm broke anyway since I spend all money I get on dvds or food.

Chapter #8

Meanwhile, back on the Black Pearl, no one was aware of the danger that was now heading their way. Jack had spent all day writing and re-writing a letter to Jacky. He wanted it to be perfect in order to convince her to allow him to talk to her. He wanted the letter to convince her not to slam the door in her face.

Jack gave the letter to Elizabeth and, along with Will and two of the other pirates, set off for shore to deliver the letter to Jacky. It didn't take long to get to shore. They hadn't taken more then a few steps on land, however, when they noticed the flurry of activity.

"Shhh," Elizabeth cautioned as a group of soldiers in bright red coats came close. They backed into the shadows and listened carefully.

"The Black Pearl?" One of the soldiers was asking, "I thought she was just a legend."

"Of course not," another answered, "if she were a ghost ship we wouldn't be going after her."

"But how do we know it's the Black Pearl?" Another solider asked.

"We won't know for sure until we go check it out," the one in front answered as the group passed the pirates, Will, and Elizabeth who were still hidden in the shadows.

Without another word the four rushed back to the Black Pearl. As they scrambled aboard Jack strode over.

"That certainly didn't take long," he said suspiciously, "what did she say?"

"We didn't get a chance to go talk to her Jack," Will answered for everyone, "you have to move the Pearl. Right now!"

"The British Royal Navy is about to come over here in hopes of catching you," Elizabeth continued when Will didn't explain, "we heard some of the soldiers discussing it. They will be here any minute."

With that announcement the ship was swept up in a flurry of activity. Jack and Anna Maria were both barking out orders as the crew scrambled to obey.

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"But Captain Murray," the soldier spluttered quivering under the glares of both Murray and Norrington, "I swear this is where the ship was. I saw it in this very spot little over an hour ago. It couldn't have moved that fast! It just-"

"Enough," Norrington snapped looking foul tempered, "there is obviously nothing here now. My guess is that Jack Sparrow knew we were coming."

"The ship has powers beyond that of a normal ship," one of the soldiers muttered.

"No it doesn't," Norrington countered sharply thinking of the events during which he had seen the Black Pearl become a "normal ship", "now let's get back to shore."

If they had stayed longer the would have seen the ship that entered under the cover of dark. The name written on the side of the ship proclaimed: 'The Golden Sail'. On the ship the dread Captain Randy was speaking to his first mate.

"And then we will get the map to the Lost Treasure of the Mayans. There is a man in this town that found it. He's never used it but he keeps it behind a portrait in his study…"

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The next day Jackalyn was getting ready for Commodore Norrington to come and call on her when she heard a knock on the door. She went over and opened the door only to find herself face to face with a stranger.

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The door opened and Elizabeth found herself facing a woman who could only be Jack's daughter. The similarities were not only in appearance but in the manner she carried herself.

"May I help you?" She asked in a voice much colder then Jack's.

"I'm looking for Miss Jackalyn Sparrow."

Jackalyn's reaction was immediate and fierce. She pulled Elizabeth inside, throwing her to the ground and shut the door. A second later she had pulled a knife out and pointed it at Elizabeth.

"Who are you and who sent you?"

"My name is Elizabeth Turner," she answered quickly, "I'm a friend of your father's. Please I'm not going to expose you, Jack just wants to make things right. He was too afraid to come see you in person so he wrote a letter."

"Well," Jackalyn sighed, "you'd better give it to me." Elizabeth handed it over but Jackalyn didn't open it. "If you or my father spread the word that he and I are related I won't rest until you're all dead."

"That is not our intention," Elizabeth assured her, "your father wants to meet you. Is there a time or place that you would consent to meet at?"

"I'm meeting a gentleman this afternoon," Jackalyn said, "but if he wants to come here tonight around two I'll meet him for a brief talk."

"He'll be thrilled," Elizabeth grinned, "you both deserve a chance to get to know each other."

"I don't need a lecture on family from you," Jackalyn growled, "I've agreed to what you've asked. Now get out of my house."

"All right," Elizabeth said throwing her hands in the air, "I'll tell Jack what you've said."