Authers Note: I do Not own nor I clame the rights to POTC or anything else that belongs to Disney !
Chapter 2:
When I finally awoke it was late in the morning, I found my self alone in the small bedroom of an Inn. My eyes were a little puffy from all of the crying I did during the night. Slidding out of the bed I looked around the room and saw a tri-cornered hat and a long coat sat on the empty chair. Then I remembered what happened last night when I was saved from one of the pirates that had sacked Port Rose during the night.
"I see ye be awake finally" a husky voice came from the now open doorway to the room. Looking over I saw the same man that saved me "Now do ye have a name or will I make one up for ye?" he asked closing the door behind him as he entered the room.
Swallowing hard "I'm Lilith Greymore, and whom may I ask are you?" I asked hesitantly.
A stunned look came about his face as he placed his ringed hand upon his chest as if he was having a heart-attack "Ye means to tell me ye never heard of me?" he asked as he took a seat in the chair that was beside the bed.
"No, I'm sorry" I replied being a little confused at why I should know who he was.
A large smile grew upon his face revealing the gold caps on a few of his teeth "Why I'm the famous Captain Jack Sparrow, love" he replied in a swave tone.
Once I heard him say his name I immediately knew who he was, "I was saved by a bloody pirate!" I replied with a laugh. I had heard of every pirate that roamed the Caribbean but I never imagined for one to be as handsome looking as he, even though all I actually knew of him was his reputation with women. Looking up at him "What do you plan on doing with me?" I asked softly, I wasn't completely sure on if I could trust him yet or not.
Cocking an eyebrow "What do I plan on doing with ye?" he retorted "well it all depends on you kid" he replied looking me over slightly.
"Me?" I asked stunned at his answer "why does it depend on me?"
Jack laughed "Well if I were in yer place, I would be looking fer the bastards that killed ye father in cold blood last night" he said leaning back slightly in his chair.
It took me a minute to catch on to what to what he was telling me, "and how do you suppose I do that? I have nothing" I tried to choke back my tears as I spoke. But it was of no use as hard as I tried to hold it back the trear flowed from my eyes just as hard.
Moving from the chair Jack sat on the side of the bed and gently placed an arm around my shoulders pulling me close to his chest, "Shh... easy now! I'll help ye in anyway I can kid" he spoke softly while rubbing my arm.
When I heard him say those words, I buried my face into his chest and wept. As my tears fell freely, I griped onto a hand full of his shirt as tightly as I continued to morn my fathers death. I could feel him wrap his strong arms protectively around me and began to rock me gently. For some reason as I sat with his arms around me I started to feel safe and protected. the sound of his heart beating with in his muscular chest was enough to ease me off to sleep.
When I opened my eyes I saw that there was new a change of men's clothing and a pair of small sized boots sitting sitting on the dresser. Making sure that I was alone, I got out of the bed to investigate when I saw a small note placed on top of the items. "Lilly, I thought that you could use these, Jack" placing the note aside I took off my night clothes and slipped on the long white shirt then it into the knee length breaches and tied the shash around my slender waist.
Sitting down onto the foot of the bed I began to slip on the boots when I heard the door of the bedroom open "Now that yer dressed lets go get ye something to eat. ye must be starved it past noon already".
Turning my head I saw Jack leaning agents the door frame, "Thank you, for these" I spoke timidly.
Straiting up I walked over to him, "Here, just in case" he replied placing his hat onto my head. It was a little big for me but when I looked up I could see Jack chuckling "Don't let anything happen to me hat, kid." he smiled.
I could hardly see with Jack's hat on and I must have looked ridiculous with it on because I could hear him chuckle every now and then. Walking out of the small Inn, we made our way down a few of the side streets of Port Rose looking around at the aftermath of the pirate raid during the night. I was shocked at the utter kaos the small town was in when I bumped into Jack.
"What do ye 'ave there Capt'n" An older man asked curiously.
Pushing me securely behind him, "Forget 'bout the supplies Gibbs! There be a raid last night. 'Ave 'er ready in two hours, I will be there shortly. Oh and see to it that a spare cot is set up in me cabin!" Jack ordered the man.
"Aye, Capt'n, I'll see to it me self" the man replied as he quickly walked off towards the docks.
Jack turned on his heals and looked at me seriously, "Whats going on?" I asked meekly.
"That be me first mate Mr.Gibbs. Me ship The Black Pearl just arrived and we'll be leavin' port soon ta go after the bastards who killed ye father" he explained. Placing his one hand under my chin he stroked my cheek with his thumb softly "Let's get some grub, kid " he said in a kind voice.
I fallowed him as he led me into a tavern that was open and directed me to a small table in the back of the main room. Sitting down next to Jack he ordered a glass of water and an ale along with two plates of salt-pork and potatos to the barmaid that came over to us. It was a little intimidating at first I was never aloud to enter this part of Port Rose before, everywhere I looked I saw people that I was not accustom to, including Mr. Sparrow here. I could not keep my eyes off of him, he was so lively and extravagant and with the way he flailed his hands about when he talked, was almost comical.
When the barmaid brought over our food and drinks, Mr. Gibbs came walking over with a mug in his hand." The Pearls ready Captain, as soon as yer aboard we can set sail" he said taking a seat at our table.
Jack nodded his head as he ate and washed down his mouth full of food down with a swig of ale, "Very good Mr Gibbs, we'll be there momentarily" he replied.
Gibbs leaned closer to Jack and nodded his head in my direction, "Whats with the whelp, if ye don't mind me askin?"he spoke in a hushed tone.
Looking over at me for a moment he turned to the other man " She be the reason why we're leaving so abruptly. The bastards that raided last night killed her father and nearly took her with 'em if I hadn't stepped in." Jack explained. Finishing the last of his food and ale "I gave her me word that I'd help her find those bastards"
A concerned look came about Gibbs face, "It be bad luck..." he was cut short by a stern look from Jack, "Aye Captain, do ye know where they be headin?"
"Aye," was all Jack said on the subject. When I was finished eating he looked at me and nodded his head towards the door "Come on kid, We have one more stop before we head to me ship" he said with a kind smile.
Standing up the three of us walked out of the tavern, Mr. Gibbs walked off towards the docks while Jack and I when off in a different direction. Walking down one of the side streets Jack led me to a small shop where he paid for a few things that he thought I would be needing since I had nothing. After leaving the small shop we then headed down to the docks.
"Mr.Sparrow" I spoke when we were almost at the docks.
Stopping, he turned around and lifted his hat off of my head so he could look into my face better, "Call me Jack, Lilly" he replied placing his hat onto his own head " what is it" he asked me.
I couldn't get over how kind he was being to me, "What did Mr. Gibbs mean when he started to say that it was bad luck?" I asked innocently.
Jack smiled " he's very superstitious, He thinks its Bad luck bringing a woman aboard a ship. But I don't share his opinion on that. In fact one of me crew was a woman until she finally got her own boat and that was little over a month ago" he explained to me. Then a strange look came about his face as he leaned closer to me "Begun yer pardon but yer still a virgin aren't ye? I only ask so I know what I be keeping the newer members of me crew from that have never sailed with a woman in me crew before?" he asked me in a hushed voice. I was too
embarrassed to answer him so I only nodded yes, "I thought so, That's why ye be stay'in in me cabin. Mr. Gibbs and a few others in me crew are good men." he said as he turned and led me down the docks to his ship.
When he pointed the Black Pearl out to me, I saw a beautiful black ship that had exquisite carvings on it. Their was an angel holding a dove on the very front and something that almost looked like mermen and other things that belong in the sea on the back rail of the helm. "She's beautiful" I gasped bringing a proud smile to Jacks face when he saw how awe struck I was over his Pearl.