Thank you to all who have been reading this story! Thanks to my reveiwers, it means alot! Well heres chapter four, as the adventure slowly begins to build up.
Disclaimer: I don't own Pirates of the Carribbean...Disney does.
Alanna rolled around in her bed. She couldn't sleep, no matter what. Silently, she arose and began to pace her room in the darkness. She sat in a chair and stared out the window at the full moon. It seemed so peaceful, oblivious to the troubles on the earth.
She sighed and stood up, when she froze. Someone had just knocked off something from a shelf downstairs. Soundlessly, Alanna went to her door and listened for noise. A gruff, yet feminine voice downstairs was whispering loudly.
"Ye great big buffoon! Watch where yer goin'!"
"I was, its just tha' this plant was in me way!"
"Ye' better 'ope the captain doesn't git wind of' this!"
Alanna gasped as she heard footsteps coming up the stairs. She thought for a moment. These could be a part of Siago's crew. She could stay here and try to fight them, or she could dash down the hallway and wake the Turners. She thought for a moment, and decided on the latter.
As the footsteps became louder, Alanna made up her mind indefinetly. Quietly, she opened the door and padded down the hallway as fast as she could towards the Turners room. She was halfway there when the voices caught sight of her silhouette in the hallway.
"Ey' lookit' there!"
Alanna looked behind her, "Oh my goodness!" she whispered, and sped up. The room was so close. She was almost there. A door opened to the side of the room and a hand pulled her in. She shrieked and nearly cried in relief as it was only Jack Sparrow.
"Shhhh! Miss Robinson, we have got to stop meeting like this." he whispered, "All this runnin' has got to bad fer yer lovely heart."
Alanna glared daggers at Jack in the dark, "Mister Sparrow, if you haven't noticed there are a few men lurking about the premises downstairs, and a few have found their way upstairs!" she whispered frantically.
Jack stared at her as if she had spoken another language, "Wait here, I'll be back." And before Alanna could protest Jack had disappeared. Alanna waited, listening, and wondering why she couldn't hear anyone speaking or fighting.
A few moments had passed, when Jack returned, "Miss Robinson, sometimes yer too paranoid for you own good, the fellows that you had heard, why they're all part of my crew." He paused and glanced down the entrance hall, "Now you need to get some sleep"
Alanna nodded without protesting and went to her room. Maybe she was too paranoid? Maybe she did need sleep? She laughed to herself as she crawled in the bed, yeah, and maybe she would wake up in her own bed and this would all be a dream.
The next morning came too quickly for Alanna. She got up and walked to the door. Opening it, she peered down the hallway. It seemed as though she was the only one asleep. The cloudy gray morning sky peered through the window.
Elizabeth greeted her as she came down the stairs, "Good morning Alanna, how did you sleep?"
Alanna put on a fake smile, "Just perfectly, I felt like I was home." She lied.
Elizabeth nodded, "That's good. Are you coming down for breakfast?"
"Yes, it smells wonderful." Alanna walked with Elizabeth to the kitchen.
Elizabeth paused at the door, "Maybe I should warn you, we have two extra...guests, with us at the table."
Alanna glanced in the kitchen and noticed the two guests. One was an older man with grey hair, obviously he was a pirate, and the other was a younger woman with black hair also seemed to be a pirate. She gasped and looked at Elizabeth, "Pirates?" Elizabeth nodded. Alanna groaned. More pirates? All her life she had gone with out barely seeing a pirate, except for the average one who came in the pub. Now, Alanna thought she would never see a normal person again.
She walked into the kitchen and smiled. The two pirates looked up at her. Jack looked from them to her, "Miss Robinson, its good to see you up an' about." He greeted, "These are the two ruffians you heard destroying the house last night. Meet AnaMaria and Gibbs."
They nodded their heads in acknowledgement towards Alanna and started talking with Jack. "Captain, with all due respect, ye' need to get back to The Pearl, Siagos ship, has spotted it and he wants to speak to ye'." AnaMaria informed. Gibbs nodded in agreement.
Jack turned serious and thought for a moment, "Well of course I'll meet him." He looked at Alanna, "Miss Robinson, can I have the key please?"
Alanna hesitated with handing him the charm. So far Jack had seemed like a good man, but one could never be too sure. For all she knew, he could be working with Siago.
Jack must have realized she was hesitating as he added, "You will get it back, I promise."
Alanna sighed, "All right...but do be careful, please Captain?"
Jack nodded. "Gibbs, AnaMaria, go tell Mr. Siago I shall talk with him tonight at The Swallows Landing, because after he raided it last night, I doubt they'll be many people there tonight to hear what we have to say to eachother."
AnaMaria nodded and Gibbs and she went to the door without another word, they left. Alanna passed the charm to Jack and sat down.
Will glanced at Jack, "Jack what are you planning?" he questioned.
Jack smirked, "Will, sometimes to attract the shark, ye have to have some of the bait dangle right in front of it." He dangled the necklace in front of him, smiling cunningly. "Oh and Miss Robinson, while I'm gone, it would do you good to be on the alert for danger. All I'm saying is to be careful. You are the heiress to this legend. I don't want you to fall into Siagos hands, because I don't feel like altering my plan. Saavy?"
Alanna rolled her eyes, "Its just what I have always wanted, to become some type oftreasure to be used at ones expence." she snapped. She paused, "Excuse me I shouldn't have said that, it was rather rude.".
Jack smiled, "Theres no need for that, we all have our bad days." he reasoned. "Now, I have some buisness to attend to, so I will see you all when I see you." Without another word he left.
After breakfast Will and Elizabeth had to leave for town. Alanna thanked them for their hospitality and decided she should go find the Aldworths.
The sky was overcast and the air had a chill to it. Alanna pulled her coat closer to herself for warmth. It was funny how Jack wouldn't hear of her being on the streets alone last night and yet he didn't even object to hertaking a step outside this morning. He just wanted her to be careful. Alanna laughed at the thought of it. The calls of the seagulls caused Alanna to look out to sea. She noticed the navy's many ships in the harbor, but one seemed out of place. It was darker, more foreboding. Alanna shuddered as she realized it must be Siagos ship.
Achill blew through the streets. Alanna found it odd that not many people were outside. They seemed to know something she didn't. She walked to The Swallows Landing, and opened the door, hoping to see Mrs. Aldworths jolly face. She gasped at the mess that greeted her. The tables were upturned, many chairs were broken. The stools stood in a small heap, still smoldering from being set on fire the previous night. Alanna shuddered and walked upstairs. She figured the pub was in no state for her to sleep in, so she would pack and rent a room in an inn.
Her room seemed so dark. As she packed, she felt an eerie feeling overcome her. She glanced around and decided to leave. As she came down the stairs a smooth, yet threatening voice greeted her, "Ello' there kitten."
Alanna cried out and dropped her trunk. She bent down to pick it up and looked at the foot of the stairs. A young man was walking up to where she was. He had dark brown hair, and wore a very elaborate blue coat. Alanna guessed that he was yet, another pirate.
As he came closer, Alanna looked him in the eyes. They were an icy blue, which stared straight into your soul. She felt a shiver run up her spine as he bent down and helped her up. She smiled nervously, "Th-thank you sir."
He smiled back at her, but it wasn't as if the smile was friendly. It was a smile that had hidden intentions. "You're welcome Miss Robinson."
Alanna looked at him, "You know my name? H-how so?" She asked, already knowing the answer.
He now smirked coldly, "I knew you were on that merchant ship darling. Your dear mum and father never stood a chance against me." In a flash he pulled out his sword, holding it towards her.
Alanna backed up. It was him. Siago. That sword was the same one that had killed her parents; this was the monster pirate she had feared for so long. "H-How did you know I was here?" she questioned, stalling for time.
He chuckled, "Please, I've been watching you for a while now. When your dear papas ship burnt down, I realized I needed the heiress of the key. Well kitten, I've finally, got up the nerve to see you. How kind of me." He pointed his sword at Alannas neck.
Alanna felt fear surge through her body as she stared at the cold metal rubbing against her neck. She couldn't move, couldn't think. She gulped, and fought the tears down that were aching to come up.
Siago grinned as he saw the fear in Alanna's eyes. He loved the look of complete fear, just before the person pleaded for their pitiful life. "Now darling, where is the necklace that my first mate gave you?" He laughed at this, "Tis' quite funny that you actually took the necklace. Just think, if you hadn't, we might have never found you."
Alanna wanted to erase time. Why did she take the necklace? It was because she was too trustworthy and naive for her own good. "A-are you going to kill me?" she asked quietly.
Siago's smile disappeared, "Alanna, I cannot kill you now; it would be rude of me to talk to Mr. Sparrow without something I can bargain with."
She sighed in relief as the swords distance to her neck lengthened, "Wh-what will you b-be bargaining w-with?" she asked, visibly shaking.
The cold smiled returned to Siagos face, "Why, I'll be bargaining with your life at stake of course." He laughed darkly, "The fate of your life all depends on the wit of a Sparrow."
Alanna felt as if all hope was lost, but realized what part of the legend said, "Wait, the legend s-said you need me t-to fulfill it." She stated.
Siago let his sword down. "Ah!" he exclaimed, "I completely forgot about the legend, how idiotic of me." He glared at Alanna, "I am not some mediocre pirate, lass. You would do well to remember that! The legend never said you had to be alive." He whispered darkly.
Alanna gasped as Siago grabbed her wrists and pulled her down the stairs. She struggled to be free, but his grip was to strong. He pulled her out to the streets and towards the dark ship she had seen before. "Please, let me go!" She snapped, but Siago continued to walk on, ignoring her protests.
Alanna felt the the wood of the docks under her feet as she was pulled along. She ran into Siago as he stopped abruptly. She looked over to where he was staring. It was AnaMaria and Gibbs and they were walking towards him. Siago pulled Alanna along as he went towards them. "Sparrows little crew mates, how nice of you to greet me."
AnaMaria looked at Alanna in alarm. "Siago, the Captain said he'd see ye' in The Swallow, at noon."
Siago smirked, "Very well." He looked to Alanna and laughed at her fear. "Oh don't worry Ana, Gibbs, she will not be harmed. Tell Mr. Sparrow, he may want to rethink his witty strategy though, as he is no longer holding all the cards."
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