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Ch3
Elizabeth had given me clothes to wear for the next few days. Her father had just left the room after giving her a particularly drab dress(though she seemed very excited) and we were now both dressing for Norrington's promotion ceremony. Poor Elizabeth had been stuffed into a corsette while I was wearing a much roomier version of the dress she herself was wearing. The fabric was very heavy, the print a very dull version of floral designs. All in all, I've seen much better.
We left Elizabeth's room and made our way downstairs. Elizabeth practically yelling 'Will' when we were halfway down. "I had a dream about you last night." I literaly smacked myself on the forhead at her comment. How very blunt this poor girl was. "About the day we first met, do you remember?" Then he spoke, making it even worse. "How could I forget Miss Swann." Ack! Can't they just get over the lovey dovey stuff. I mean, come on, I am way better for Will than she will ever be!
"Who is your friend Miss Swann?" Will was now looking at me. I couldn't help but blush at his smile.. so.. cute.
"This, is Rosella. She just dropped by the other day." Elizabeth told him. Liz's dad was now ushering us out the door. Liz got the snobbish look on her face. You know, the one we love to hate? Then decided to really be rude. "Good day Mr. Turner." She walked out the door without another word. I on the other hand held out a hand to Will, who , for a moment, looked surprised. He then smiled, took my hand, and kissed the back of it. I blushed and told him good day, following Liz out the door.
On the way out I heard him utter a good day, to me! I practically fainted right there. I mean, come on, the guy had been in love with Liz for like, ever, and here he was telling ME good day!
The carraige ride was surprisingly long, and silent. It seemed that governer Swann was more than a little upset with Liz. I decided to put in my two cents. "Um, if it helps at all, he seems to be a very nice man."
Liz just nodded, but Governer Swann gave me a look that told me not to encourage Liz any further. I shut my mouth and enjoyed the scenery. This being my first trip into Port Royal proper since my arrival. The shops all flooded past, a small theater, pubs, dress shops, and butchers. All like in the old movies. Only here, they were real. It was nearly more than I could stand, knowing that I didn't know how to get back home. Or at least to Ann's house. I mean, did my parent's even know I was gone? I was supposed to start college today too. Would they kick me out for not showing up? Either that or I would be really behind. Of course, that's what Annwould say was the advantage to her internet classes. Then I couldn't help thinking if she was even here. Maybe she was back at her house, wondering where I disappeared to. Or maybe she had found her precious captain Jack Sparrow.
I let out a giggle at that last thought, then stopped as Liz and Gov. Swann looked at me like I was demented.
(2 long hours later)
What's his face had FINALY walked into the court and was marching down the rows of soldiers. And yes, they are as sloppy with they're 'present arms' as they are in the movie.
Norrington looked as mean too.
Liz was ready to pass out, I helped fan her down a bit. I may not like her because of the Will thing, but I still felt bad about her having to be in a corsette.
I watched Norrington finish with his little fancy sword flippy thingy that Ann always thought was cool. Of course no matter how much she practiced, she couldn't get it right. She blamed the katana for being the wrong weight.
Norrington came up and asked to talk to Liz, alone. I followed at a distance, simply for the satisfaction of the fall. There she was, talking, trying to breath. "Wait for it, wait for it." Then I heard the satisfying splash and I let out a loud laugh.
I jumped up on the side of the battalion wall, just to see where she landed. And there, on the side of the intercepter, stood Ann.
(Ann's pov)
I woke up to blackness in the room. I rolled over on my right side and instantly regretted it when a seering pain shot throughmy body. "Oh yeah, I got shot!" I layed back down and sighed to myself. 'This is definatly not the grand adventure I may have wanted.' There was a knock at the door and then it creaked open to reveal my love (in my own mind). Jack walked in and sat down on a wooden chair next to my bed.
"How are you feeling?" He asked. "Well, considering that I woke up in the street, had some guy shoot me," I paused a little bit with a glare out the window as if I could see him. "To be rescued and nursed back to health by the one and only Jack Sparrow. Not too shabby." I laughed a little as Jack gave a small smile. He motioned for me to sit up. I practically glared at him but he put his arm under my back to help me up. I just couldn't help but smile.
We were now walking through the streets of Tortuga. I think Jack had a feeling I was a little scared, when I latched onto his arm with a look of fright at some of the stares I was recieving. It was only then that I finally looked at what I was wearing. I was in a white shirt with a very low neck like Jack had, and a skirt. I couldn't believe it! Me, in a skirt! It went down to my knees and was very flowey. IT'S A FLIPPIN SKIRT! I nearly fainted at the sight.
Jack suddenly turned down an alleyway yanking me along in the process. Ahead of us was docked a small boat which looked like it was meant for only two people. Jack looked around, and after confirming no one was in sight, hopped in. Motioning for me to follow.
We quickly and quietly headed out of the harbor, making our way to Port Royal. Unfortunatly, before we got out, a gunshot sounded and put a nice little hole in the side of the boat. Great, now we're taking on water.
Jack smiled at me, then handed me a pail. My job description was worse than at home washing dishes for the nursing home.
Three very tired hours later we were in sight of our destination. Jack had been silent most of the way, as if contemplating something. He turned to me and asked "What's yer name missy?" I shrugged my shoulders and answered with "Nakara". He gave me an odd look and said " What's yer real name? I don't much care for nicknames." I frowned but answered. "My name is Ann. Woohoo the great and wonderful name." The statement was dripping in sarcasm.
"I take it ye don't much like yer name?" Jack smiled.
"No. I don't. I mean, it's not fair. I know a Rosella for crying out loud and I get stuck with Ann!" I folded my arms in frustration at my name, and the lack there of, of uniqueness. I hated it.
Jack looked as though her were about to say something, but stopped and stood as we passed an outhanging rock with three skeletons hanging from it. I already knew what the sign said. 'Pirates, ye be warned!' I stood as Jack did and gave a bowing prayer in respect. (You know, the one from final fantasy 10). Jack gave me a funny look but nodded in acceptance.
After passing, I resumed with my pail and Jack climed up to the very small version of a 'crows nest' and looked out. He then waved at me to follow him up, and so I did. There was that most memorable scene of the handsome Jack Sparrow, stepping cooly off the mast of the boat and right on the dock. Only this time I was by his side. I still couldn't believe it!
We walked up the dock when we were stopped by a man and his servant. "Hey you! I'ts a shilling to tye your boat at the dock."
Jack made a funny look at the boat then turned back to the man. "What do you say to three shillings and we forget the name." Jack offered. The man looked at him scrutinizingly before replying. "Welcome to Port Royal Mr. and Mrs. Smith." He said smiling, and closing his book. Jack clasped his hands and made a little bow before he turned and we walked away. Jack then taking to money left on the podium, just like in the movie!
I followed Jack as we made our way towards the intercepter, and a very enjoyable scene indeed. "Hey, no civilains are allowed on this dock." I smiled at the sillieness that ensued.
"Right. If I see one, I shall inform you." Jack said as he began walking again, then he was stopped. I intergected, but I couldn't remember the exact line so I improvised.
"Arn't you supposed to be up there (I pointed towards the high fort wall), you know, participating in the ceremony?" Then the whole scene followed suit. The debate about the Black Pearl and everything. Jack and I snuck onto the ship while the two were arguing. Jack looking loveingly at the helm.
"Hey, your not allowed up there mate!" One of the guards yelled. I smiled at Jack and he winked at me. "I'm sorry, it's just, it's such a pretty boat. Ship!" He corrected himself quickly. Jack sat down and began to tell the details of how he was made a chief. Of course I promised I would not give details to just anyone! Suddenly I heard a loud splash and mentally slapped myself because I had forgotten about Elizabeth's fall. 'Oh, Lil Ro Ro is so gonna kill me for not witnissing it for her!" Then I looked up. There was Norrington getting ready to jump in after her, and there was the last person I expected to see. Ro se se was standing there pointing and laughing. She saw me and waved. I waved back but stopped as I almost fell out of the boat.
"Will you be saving her?" I heard Jack ask. "I can't swim!" One of the guards said. The other shook his head that he couldn't either. "Some pride of the King's navy you are." (He began taking off his effects. I looked away blushing. "Don't lose these." He instructed. I watched Jack make his graceful dive into the water, unfortunatly to save Elizabeth.
(a/n) Well? What do you think? plz plz plz review, cuz I wanna know. "If you wanna know, if he loves you so, it's in his kiss!" i have had that song stuck in my head all day! ARGH! I can't take it anymore. okies, i'm off work for a week so I should be able to update often. thanx a bunch to any readers out there!