Summary: Jack tells Will and Elizabeth of his past: the only woman he ever loved, the child he had to give up, and the death of Bootstrap Bill Turner.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Princess of the Sea
By: myguyorli
The sun was beating down on his face as he looked out onto the horizon. The Pearl was approaching Port Royale and Jack had a troubled look in his eye. He knew what he had to do. He had made a promise and he was going to keep it.
"Jack, we'll soon arrive."
"Yes, I know, boy." Will Turner gave the captain a strange look. Something was troubling the man; something, but he didn't know what that something was.
"Jack, you're planning something. Why are we returning to Port Royale? You are a wanted man and there are still people searching for Elizabeth. Is there something you want?" Will was worried. Was Jack planning a surprise attack to get back at the royal navy for trying to hang him?
"You will know in time, boy," Jack said, almost in a whisper.
The ship approached the port. Its captain emerged and walked slowly to the port keeper.
"That'll be a shilling, sir. Do I know you?"
"No, I'm sure you don't. Here's ten shillings and ye don't let 'er get a scratch."
"Yes, sir. Name... oh, never mind that. Won't be necessary, Captain—er..."
"Captain Smith; er Smithy if ye like." This was Jack Sparrow's famous line, but today it didn't show his usual enthusiasm.
Meanwhile"Jack's hiding something. I know that look he had earlier. He has a plan. He's looking for something."
"Will, maybe he's just getting someone for the crew. It can't be anything horrible. You know him. Jack's a good man," Elizabeth said sweetly, placing her hand on her belly.
"Well, if it is something bad I don't want you to worry, dear. He'll have to be careful what kinds of trouble he gets us into. We have a little one to look after." He, too, placed his hand on her belly.
Jack looked up. He could use some rum and the swinging sign above was pulling at him. Shackleton Pub was small but cheerful. The warm candlelit area inside was far from crowded with people.
"May, I get you something, sir?" Jack looked up. The sweet voice sounded familiar but when he saw the face he felt like he knew the girl. His hand rose uncontrollably and caressed her face.
"Emily," he whispered. The girl backed away. Her eyes revealed a question, but her face remained blank, emotionless.
"That was my mother's name."
There was a time of emptiness and silence between them... and then Jack spoke up.
"Meet me outside tonight."
"How do I know to trust you, pirate?"
"Do you not want to know the truth?" Jack left without another word. He trusted the girl would do as he had said. For the girl, he knew, was the one he had been looking for.
A girl in a black cloak emerged from the pub a few hours later.
"What is your name, girl?"
"Lilly."
"And your surname?"
"My father's name was Sparrow. Captain Sparrow."
Jack smiled. She was more beautiful than the tiny baby he had left on the island eighteen years before.
To be continued...Author's Note:
This is my first Fan Fiction. Stay tuned to find out what happens!