Summary: The truth about the infamous Captain Jack Sparrow. The stories are true, the rumours are true. But what's behind all of that? Where did he come from?
Dislaimer: Own all unrecognisable characters, and will not hesitate to pick a fight with any who steals them.
Author's Note: I must apologise sincerely for the LONG wait on this chapter. I have no excuses, except I lost all inspiration to write. But I'm back, and I hope you enjoy.
I'd been on The Leaping Wave a few weeks and it had been pretty quiet. The Captain, a large man who went by the name of 'Blades', had promised the crew of an attack as soon as we found a suitable ship.
I found the thought of killing people slightly nerve-racking; until Jakey kindly informed me that it was unlikely there'd be a fight at all. People usually surrendered to pirates.
Although the prospect of battle was unlikely, I had been given a small pistol, a cutlass and taught how to operate the cannons. I was told to keep my weapons clean and fit for use at all times, which I did.
It wasn't long before another ship was sighted. The Captain ordered the Navy's colours to be raised and to catch up with it.
"Now, boy, don't get in the way. Ye stay right here on this ship, ye understand?" The Captain had told me.
I nodded, slightly disappointed.
"You ain't going t' hurt them, though?" I asked worriedly.
The Captain laughed at me and ruffled my hair.
"Not unless they put up a fight. We'll just fire over a couple o' warnin' shots, board, take what we please an' scarper, savvy?"
I nodded, relieved.
"Ain't 'e comin' with us?" Jakey seemed to pop up from nowhere behind me as we began to catch up with the other ship. The crew scurried around behind us, loading their pistols and sheathing their swords.
The Captain shook his head.
"Don't want 'im getting' in the way." He said simply.
"He could be useful ye know," Jakey muttered to Blades in an undertone. "'E comes from a rich family. 'E'll know what's worth takin'."
The Captain squinted at me, and looked back at Jakey.
"Ye make sure 'e comes t' no harm then. If he does, you're t' blame, savvy?" He said. He gave me a quick pat on the shoulder and marched away, bellowing orders to the crew.
"Does he mean it?" I asked excitedly. "I can come?"
Jakey grinned.
"Yeh. Just make sure ye don't get yehself killed," he said. "Keep yeh gun out and move quick. Don't smile, speak or look at 'em, savvy?"
I nodded.
"Good," Jakey said. "Take anythin' ye fancy. Just make sure it's valuable and when the Cap'n asks for it make sure ye give 'im all of what ye took, savvy? Everything's an equal share."
Again I nodded.
"What if they try t' stop me?" I asked, my throat drying rapidly.
"Shoot 'em in the head," Jakey replied easily. After noticing my reluctant look he added; "it's either that or die, mate."
So, I loaded my pistol, tucked it safely into my belt and followed Jakey to the edge of the boat.
The next set of events stick as clearly in my mind as if they happened yesterday.
Everything went smoothly. The cannons fired a single shot, disabling the ship, we boarded, a few men guarded the passengers and the rest of us set off to collect everything in sight.
I made to straight to the captain's cabin and began to raid through the various chests. Suddenly, I heard a shrill shriek and the sound of a blade being drawn behind me. Whipping around brought me face-to-face with a young girl, probably no older then myself. A long sword was clutched tightly in her gloved hands, which was pointing at my throat.
"Get out!" She hissed, her dark eyes glaring into my own startled ones.
I quickly grabbed my pistol.
"Stand back!" I said shakily, aiming it at her head.
"No!" The girl screamed. "It belongs to my father you can't have it!"
I assumed she meant the cloths and spices in the chests.
"Just move! I don't want t' shoot yeh but I will!" I tried to sound threatening, but my voice came out more of a startled squeak.
I heard the men on deck move about and start to shout orders.
"Move!" I yelled desperately.
"No! No! No!" The girl suddenly lunged at me, throwing her sword to one side and sinking her nails into my face.
I cried out, trying to shake her off.
Her nails ripped downwards and I felt hot blood trickle down my cheeks.
I squeezed the trigger of the pistol that had been squashed in between our bodies. It was a stupid thing to do, as I had no idea whether it was pointing at the girl or me.
I will assume that you can guess whom it was pointing at.
She crumpled to the floor, a terrified look in her eyes.
"No! I don't want to die!" She whispered. I cannot put into word the horror that showed in her voice, her expression, the way her body shook uncontrollably. The bullet had lodged itself into her stomach. She would die in agony.
My hands trembled and I dropped the pistol, falling to my knees beside her.
"I'm sorry," I cried. "I didn't mean…it wasn't supposed to…why did you have to do that?"
The girl gasped and glanced towards the chests.
I stood up and peered into the nearest one.
A golden hand lay quietly in between the jumbled sheets and linens. It was outstretched as though it was reaching for something. I picked it up gingerly, testing its weight. It was solid gold. Five blood red rubies sat at the end of each finger, acting as fingernails.
"Jack!" Jakey appeared in the doorway suddenly, making me jump. "Get out! We're going! What the hell-?"
He stared at the dying girl on the floor.
"She-" I began.
"No time. Out." Jakey grabbed my arm and steered me out of the room. I shot one last apologetic glance at the girl before I was marched onto the deck.
"Get over," Jakey handed me a rope that would swing me over to the Leaping Wave. I grabbed hold of it and swung towards the pirate ship.
The rest of the crew were following me, leaving the crew of the unfortunate ship behind.
We sailed off quickly. A few minutes later I heard a strangled cry from the ship we were fast leaving behind. The girl's body had been found.
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