A/N once again I'm sorry this took so long to update I was busy with other stories and stuff and kinda forgot bout it. But I have some more ideas for where this is heading so hopefully no more writers block and I can update sooner.

Please review and let me know if its still good or not. Thankss


By nightfall I ventured out of my cabin, with the map in hand. As I approached the helm, I took the wheel in my hands, sighing in relief as I felt the wooden wheel between my hands. Something about the wood of a ship calmed my soul, knowing that all of the pieces that made it up belonged to me; I smiled as I turned the wheel heading Northwest, ready to follow the map.

Throughout the night I stayed at the wheel directing the Sea Hawk towards my new destination. As the sun rose over the ocean I gazed into the water, it was glistening with the new sunlight and I could feel the weather turning warmer already. I smiled but soon shook it away as I realized I wasn't alone. James stood next to me staring into the vast ocean as well.

"Where are we going now?" he asked placing his arms behind his back, with his body straight up. I eyed his posture much aware that he looked too military, and reminding me I needed to get rid of him soon.

"Well I was thinking bout dropping ye off at the nearest port, but since that's 3 days in the opposite direction, looks like I'm stuck with ye for awhile." He huffed at the sentence, "Well I'm sorry for the inconvenience" I turned my head to look at him and found him walking down the stairs to the deck.

"Well that solves that" I said before shifting the wheel once more. Before I suddenly jerked it back a few knots. The ship lurked to the side as I quickly brought her 90 degrees to the right. James looked up from the deck, "Now what Jade?"

"Tortuga is closer than I remember and since I need more rum for this journey and the men need some down time I figure now's a good time. No worries James you'll be free in two days time." He shook his head and continued on his way. I handed the wheel over to Lucas, telling him to make way for Tortuga. He smiled at the words as did the men on deck.


Within two days we arrived at Tortuga's port and I dismissed the men for a day as I called James into my quarters.

"I suppose ye have a ship or something here?"

"Andres was watching it for me here" I suddenly became interested in what he was saying as I heard the name Andres.

"Ye know Andres Cruz?" I asked softly, confusion evident in my voice.

"Yes I gave him passage to Tortuga and he helped me get to you."

"For a commodore ye sure do get around with ye enemies" he laughed at my statement, knowing this was weird for him as well as them.

"Well come on I have some business to attend to with Andres as well" I picked up some belongings and made my way into the streets of Tortuga with James on my heels.

I could tell he still wasn't comfortable walking the lively streets of Tortuga alone. I chuckled and entered the tavern where I knew Andres would be. Inside I glanced around the tables and bar, but I didn't find Andres. After talking with the owner I frowned hearing he left a week ago for Port Reyes.

I mumbled in anger as I passed by James, exiting the tavern towards the dock.

"What is it?" I heard him ask behind me, "it seems Andres decided to wait for ye in Port Reyes, with ye ship no less" Although my anger was still present, the look on James's face made me laugh. He was shocked that his ship was missing with someone he didn't know all that well. He still had a lot to learn about Pirates and Rumrunners.

"Tomorrow we make way for Port Reyes and then I can FINALLY get on my way" I said to James as I walked up the gang plank of the Sea Hawk. James opened his mouth to protest but closed it and went on his way toward his own cabin.


By midafternoon the next day we were casting off on our way towards my old home. I wouldn't have bothered to take James back but I needed a new sword, and to find Andres.

By the time we reached the port, James excitedly smiled as he saw the Exporter docked safely. "Lucas" I called across the deck. He slowly climbed the stairs to meet me at the helm. "I should only be gone for a short time, keep the men on board, savvy?'

"Aye Captain."

I motioned for James to follow me into town. Again I searched the one place I figured Andres would be. This time I smirked as I saw him sitting at the bar, with a girl hanging on to him.

I walked up behind him careful that he didn't hear me coming. "Well look at what the sea dragged in" I saw him turn to face me, a grin across his face. "Aye if it ain't the Cursed Jade, and the Commodore. What brings ye back here Jade?"

"I came to drop off some luggage, seems he misplaced his ship" I laughed and took a seat next to him at he bar. "I also came to find ye" My eyes, usually cold had a hint of sadness in them as I turned towards him. James feeling that this was a little more private took a seat at a table nearby.

"What is it Jade" Andres asked handing me some rum.

I sighed, "Its about Nathan. He was killed a month or so back, By Rackham once we found something of value. I met up with Rackham a week ago and sent him to Davey Jones." I added the last part showing revenge wasn't needed for Andres. I looked up at Andres and saw his head hung low.

"I'm sorry I haven't tried to find ye sooner, but he meant a lot to me too and I needed to stay on Rackham's trail."

"I understand Jade and I'm sorry I couldn't be there with ye when ye finished it but I'm glad someone was able to." I nodded and placed a hand on his shoulder. As I finished up my rum.

After a few more rounds of rum I gathered up James and headed over to see an old friend.