Author's note: Sorry its taken me so long to update been having some tecnical dificaultys.

Oh and the same Disclamer as before...Disney owns it all!

Chapter 10:

After I was dressed in a beautiful green dress that Elizabeth had let me barrow, I placed my long red hair into a loose braid with a dark green ribbon. I walked out of the guest room and down the hall to the stairs that lead down to the first floor where the dinning room was. I could smell the delightful smells coming from the kitchen as I entered the the dinning room.

"Well don't you look beautiful this morning" I heard a soft male voice speak up from behind me.

I turned around quickly "Will, you surprised me" I said placing a hand onto my chest, "What happened, your hair is wet?" I asked. I could see the dampness in his hair even thought he was dressed in fresh clothing.

Will chuckled softly as he walked over to where I was standing, " Well, that's a long story" he laughed. Then his tone changed "Are you alright? That must have been some nightmare you were having last night, you were screaming and crying out for your father" he asked in a hushed tone.

Just the mention of that dream was enough to make me want to cry, " I'm fine now, Jack was very supportive last night after you left." I replied trying my best to choke back my tears.

Will saw just how much that dream was still bothering me, "hey, it's alright" he spoke softly. Placing both hands onto my shoulders he pulled me in for a friendly hug, "Hey don't worry, Jack's a good man. If he said that he's going to help you find your fathers Killer or at lest the man behind it, that what he's going to do." he said reassuringly.

"I see how it be!" A husky voice sounded from the doorway "First ye pour water onto me back at the most inopportune moment, now yer making moves onto me woman!" Jack replied raising his voice in a mockingly angry tone.

Will and I took a few steps away from one another and looked over at Jack, "You know that I would nev...I am a happily married..." Will was more flustered than I was" Jack its not what it looked like" he Finlay replied. Of coarse this made Jack burst out into laughter as he walked over.

"Jack, I didn't know that your woman was in Port Royal. Where is she for I would love to talk with her?" I replied playfully. This was the first time that he had ever referred to me as his woman. I didn't know what to do but the though of being called a woman and not kid was a most welcome change.

But before Jack could respond Elizabeth came into the dinning room, "Alright you three, Let's behave ourselves shale we" she spoke in a motherly tone.

Will walked over to and pulled a chair out for Elizabeth while Jack did the same for me. After I was seated he leaned down, "We'll talk about this later, Love" he whispered softly making sure the his lips brushed against my ear with every word.

"So when are we leaving?" Elizabeth asked completely ignoring the dirty look that Jack had given her for talking to him as if he was a child.

"We'll be setting sail as soon as the ship is ready. I be planning on checking on her after I've eaten" Jack said casually.

"Jack, you can't go down to the docks... Norrington will be bound to see you and then you'll be taken away to be hung" Will pointed out.

Jack closed his eyes, "Shit.." he muttered softly under his breath. Opening up his eyes he looked over at me "Aye, I fergot that I be no longer among the living" he chuckled.

I placed a hand gently onto Jack forearm, "Jack, I'll go down and check on yer Pearl" I suggested.

"That's a splendid idea Jack!" Elizabeth spoke up.

Jack looked deeply into my eyes as if he was searching for an answer, I could tell that what had happened the day before was still on his mind. Then with a nod he looked quickly over to Will then back to me "Fine, But the Whelp is going with ye!" Jack stated in an authorities tone.

After breakfast was over and our carriage had arrived Will and I left the house leaving Elizabeth to deal with Jack. Before I could even walk out of the door he grabbed hold of my waist and wouldn't let me go, "I just know that Norrie is goin' ta try some thin' on ye" he whispered into my ear. I just wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him lightly onto his lips "Don't worry Jack, I can handle him" I smiled. Will had to practically pry Jacks hands off of me " I'll make sure that Norrington doesn't get to close to her" he chuckled.

It was beautiful out that morning, Kids were playing in the streets their mothers were busy hanging up the wash and other chores. Before Long we reached the dock where the Black Pearl was tied up to, the crew were already loading a large net full of supplies onto the deck. Mr.Gibbs saw us and came right over to our carriage.

"Will it be right good ta see ye again? How be the lass doing?" he asked happily, placing a hand firmly onto Will's shoulder.

"Elizabeth is good, she's busy taking car of a few last minute preparations before we set out this afternoon" Will replied as he turned and held out a hand in-order to help me from the carriage.

"Aye, she be coming along with us as well then?" Mr.Gibbs asked giving Will a worried look.

Will just smiled and chuckled a little "Yes, Ja... I mean she thought that it she could keep Miss Greaymore company on our journey" he replied catching him self in middle of Jacks name and rephrased what he was saying when he saw Norrington walking our way. "So about how much longer will it be before the Pearl is ready to set sail, Mr.Gibbs" he asked nudging his head towards the approaching Commodore.

Gibb's took one look and knew what Will was getting at "Ah we be ready just befer Lunch" he replied with a nod.

I took in a deep breath and tried to ignore the insufferable Navel officer "Very well then Mr.Gibbs. you may be expecting us then" I replied "Until then" I said hoping to get into the carriage before..

"Ah Miss Gearymore, I was hoping that I would catch you this fine morning" I was too late

" Commodore Norrington, what a pleasure it is to see you. I hope that your men kept away from my men just as you said they would?" I asked deliberately. But as he bent down to kiss the back of my hand I shot Will a pleading look "Help" I mouthed to him.

"Yes, my men left you...Crew.. alone while they gathered their supplies and such" Norrington explained. Then as he still had a hold of my hand he placed his other hand onto my back and began to lead me away from Will, "Might I be so bold as to ask you what you plans are once you have found the men who have so brutally murdered you father?" he asked in a hushed

voice.

I was shocked, 'No wonder Jack didn't want me to come alone, he's trying to hit on me" I thought quickly to myself. It took me a moment to regain my train of thought, "Oh, well I was planning to live with my mothers family in France" I replied hoping that it would give him a clue that I wasn't interested.

Norrington lowered and diverted his eyes away from me, "Well, I was wondering if you would like to remain here in Port Royal? I'm sure you father would have liked that" he replied.

I was dumbstruck, 'Did this asshole just ask me to marry him?' my thoughts screamed out, "Commodore, I don't..." I began to say when my fears were confirmed.

Norrington looked me deeply into my eyes, "Would, you consider becoming my wife? I could in my right mind allow you to go on this journey with out some one there to protect you from those monstrous criminals. I could even have the the Queens Royal Navy go out and search for those scoundrels so that you can remain here where it's safe" he replied sincerely.

Will took one look at my face and saw that I was completely speechless, "I'm sorry Commodore but we really should be going. There is still much that needs to be done before we leave. Elizabeth and I still have a great deal of packing to do before we can join Miss Greaymore on her journey" he spoke up quickly and ushered me off to our awaiting carriage.

The Commodore looked as is he was going to burst, "Oh well I understand, You don't have to give me your answer right away. I'll be awaiting for you upon your return" he replied. I could here the strained anger held back within his voice.

I turned around and looked politely back at him, "I will keep you proposal in mind Commodore" I replied then stepped up into the carriage fallowed closely by Will. Once the carriage door was closed and we started off back to Will's home I couldn't in my right mind speak another word I was so furious.

Will sat across from me, "Well that's the second time that I've rescued a Governors daughter from marrying that man" he chuckled slightly. The he slipped over next to me, "Don't worry about what Norrington said to you back there. When we get back I'll let Jack know that the everything is going as planed and that the Pearl will be ready by lunch. Lilly, I can tell him about what happened with Norrington if you wish" he said softly.

I nodded, "That is very kind of you Will, but I'll tell him." I replied " But can you let jack know that I wish to speak with him. I will be heading up to my room, I need to gather my thoughts" I asked.

Will nodded in agreement, "I'll do that. Lilly, you do realize that Norringon is now going to be waiting for you at the docks when we leave." he pointed out as the carriage stopped.