Nights of the Cursed

The crescent moon in the sky shone down on the barracks, the outer cannons gleaming. A large bell hung from a stone arch, some kind of stick hanging next to it. Sora looked at one of the cannons. It read 'A gift for the pirates'. The continued down the barracks, reaching a large staircase. "This isn't like the other worlds we've been to." Sora leaned over the stone wall, looking at the docks below them. There was a town up ahead.

"It sure is a lot darker." Goofy was back looking at the cannons. "'For use in the event of a pirate attack'. Looks like this Commodore Norrington fella's in charge here." Donald walked over, also looking. Then, screams erupted down below.

"It's coming from the town! Let's go!" Donald and Goofy got up, following Sora down the stairs.

When they reached the bottom, there was a large group of men in ragged clothes. One of them wore a large hat, rallying the others. "This is the last one! Number eight-hundred-eighty-two!" The others cheered and shouted, weapons raised. "Now, let's be getting' that medallion!" The pirates where shouting, yelling battle cries. They began marching toward the town, Sora, Donald, and Goofy jumping in the way.

"You're not going anywhere." Sora was holding the Oblivion, Donald and Goofy ready to fight.

"Look, boys. We have company." The pirates laughed. "Do you know who you're messin' with?" Sora stood there, still ready for battle. "I'm Captain Barbossa, captain of the Black Pearl. Now, if you know what's good for ya, you'll move."

"We're not letting you through." Sora ran to Barbossa, striking down. The pirate pulled his sword out of the scabbard, blocking.

"You should know better than to cross swords with a pirate, boy." Sora was pushed back, then thrown into Goofy. "Now, we be finishin' you off." Barbossa swung the sword, then slashed down onto Sora. Goofy put his shield up, blocking the attack. Sora ducked under the shield, thrusting the Oblivion through Barbossa's chest. He staggered back into the moonlight, transforming into a skeleton. He pulled the Keyblade out of his body, throwing it to Sora's feet. "It's going to take more than that, lad." Another sword stuck through his shoulder blade. He turned to see another pirate, who wore a red bandana under a brown hat. His long brown hair flowed in the wind as he pulled the sword out.

"I think you're done here, savvy?" Barbossa looked at him, then at Sora.

"Maybe, you be right, Jack. I was only fooling myself into thinking we could get that medallion." He waved his free hand in the air. "Back to the ship! We're shovin' off!" The pirates grumbled as they walked onto the docks. Barbossa put his sword away, then turned and walked away.

"Was he serious? He's just giving up?"

"No." Jack put his sword away. "He's replanning."