Chapter 12:

After dinner that evening I headed off to bed because I wasn't feeling that well. Jack was standing at the helm of his ship as we sailed full speed out of Port Royal in hope that we could at least put a day between us and Norrington. I could tell by the look in his eyes at the mere mention of his name from my lips pissed him off. He was not at all jealous of Norrington, he was down right pissed off with knowing how relentless of wanting my hand in a marriage that I was completely against. I was the only one aboard the Pearl that knew of Norringtons true reasons pursuing me for my hand and what I told Jack was true it wasn't about my drollery...It was about something far more valuable.

I don't know just what time he came it to bed during the night, But when I woke up just after dawn Jack was dead asleep. Brushing a dread-lock and a strand of beaded hair out of his face I smiled at how peaceful he looked. I hated to leave him, but I had chores of my own that needed to get done. Getting up I slipped on my britches, boots and walked quietly out of the cabin into the fresh Caribbean morning air.

Mr.Gibbs and a few of the crew were already on deck on tending to their morning duties as I walked up to the helm. Stretching my arms over my head the watch suddenly called out "Ship ahoy" and pointed off behind us. Turning around quickly I saw whit sails heading towards us "That's not just any ship" I replied "It's the Dauntless" I hollered out.

Running as fast as I could ran for the door to Jack's cabin. When I pushed it oped I saw Jack up and dressing himself quickly, "Jack...Its Norrington...he's right behind us" I replied while I fought to catch my breath.

Jack rushed past me and ran up to the helm and grabbed his telescope and looked out at the approaching ship. When I finally walked up behind him I heard him muttering under his breath but I payed it no mind "Bloody Fucking Hell" he cursed out. He handed the telescope over to Cotton "shiver me timbers" the parrot squawked but pay it no mind, "It be Norrington alright... At this rate he'll be on us in a few hours" he spoke to Mr Gibbs.

Gibbs looked over to me for a quick moment, "What be your orders if he attacks, Capt." he asked in a half whisper.

Jack looked over to me, I could see the constraint with in his eyes "We'll try and out run them fer now. I'm going to me cabin, I want ta see Will and Elizabeth in there now" Jack ordered Marty. Turning to me, "I won't let him have ye, love" he spoke softly "I need ye to come with me" he replied taking my hand into his and led me down to his cabin where Will and Elizabeth were already awaiting for us by the door.

Once the four of us were inside, Jack began pacing about in his cabin, " Normally, I say we just blow the bajesus out him but I don't want him to be blowing holes in me ship!" he exclaimed.

Will sat in a corner chair watching Jacks pacing back and forth, "Jack, would you please have a seat and stop that pacing you driving us nuts!" he replied. Looking over to me and his wife "I know that Elizabeth can hold her own in a fight but I'm not sure about Lilly. I know what I seen at the dock, Jack and there was something about the persistence's in the way Norrington was asking her to marry him that goes beyond just wanting to marry "A fine woman" he mocked

My heart skipped a beat, "Now I don't think is that time to be disusing a mans reasons for wanting to get marr.." I started to reply but I was cut off by the sudden way Jack stopped his pacing.

Jack turned around and walked over to me and squatted down in front of me, "Lilith, Will's right. There be something ye be keeping from me and I don't like people keeping secrets from me." He looked deep into my eyes, "What ever it is that ye know, ye need to tell us now! Ye have me word that it will not get out of this cabin" he replied as both Will and Elizabeth nodded their heads yes.

I looked at each of them for a moment, "All I know is that Norrington's insistence on marrying me is for the same reason's that Port Rose was sacked, then later destroyed and my father murdered. My father would never tell me anything about who I am to these men, all he would tell me is that my mother was a special woman." I explained.

Jack lowered his head with a frustrated groan, " Are ye sure that's all ye know?" he asked softly. But all I could do was nod yes, "Aye, then I want the lady's ta lock themselves up in here if it comes down ta a fight" he replied in a commanding voice.

Walking back out on deck I went up to the helm with Jack as he took the wheel. I stood in between him and the wheel, I wasn't scared of the thought of Norrington attacking us I was uncertain of what would happen once it was found out that Jack and I are together. Releasing the wheel with one hand, I could feel him pulling tightly into him as we stood there in complete silence.

After quite some time, it was clear that Norringtons ship "The Dauntless" was gaining on us. "Hard to port, ready a chain shot !" Jack bellowed his orders out to his crew. Handing over the wheel of the Pearl to " There be no choice but ta face him. I want ye and Elizabeth ta lock yeselves inta me cabin now, Love" he explained as we walked down to the main deck. Turning around quickly, he looked deeply into my eyes "I'm only planin' on disabling' his ship!" Jack explained.

It didn't take Norrington long to get with in firing range of our cannons, " Release Miss Greaymore now Sparrow and I'll see to it that you are swiftly executed" Norrington bellowed out.

Jack rolled his eyes at Norrington's remark, "Now what gives you the bloody idea that she be on me ship against her will, you fucking bastard? " he asked sarcastically mumbling that last bit under his breath.

Of course this made Norrington ferrous, " I'll have your head Sparrow! A lady of her stature would not be seen with the like of you of her own free will!"

"That's CAPTAIN Jack Sparrow!" Jack shouted his correction. " Mr. Gibbs, be read to fire on my command"

I was standing back on the main deck just out of Norringtons sight. I could tell that the last thing Jack needed right now was to have me getting in his way of yelling at Norrington, "Elizabeth, is Jack always like this with Norrington?" I asked softly.

Placing a hand softly onto my shoulder, "I'm afraid that they both have reached a new level of their hatred of each other" she sighed heavily.

Will, who was standing up at Jacks side, came rushing over to where we were standing "Jacks wants you both inside now." I wanted to stay out on deck with Jack and tell Norrington a few choice things myself, but I fallowed Elizabeth into Jack's cabin with out a word.

No sooner than the cabin door was shut and locked I heard a loud blast coming from bellow deck that rocked the Pearl. Rushing over to the window I tried to look out and see what was going on but the sudden sounds of our crew cheering caught my attention. Then suddenly we heard Will pounding on the door and hollering that its safe for us to come out.

When I walked out onto the main deck of the Black Pearl I hurried over to the railing and looked out at the Dauntless. I was surprised to see that its main mast was now floating in the water. I made my way up onto the helm of the ship and stood next to Jack, "Looks as if you broke his precious ship Love" I spoke starting Jack a bit. "Hey Norrie," I hollered out catching the Commodores attention. Jack shot me a look as if asking what I was up to, then when I new that Norrington was looking at us I took Jacks face with both my hands placed them on ether side of his face and captured his lips with mine. After making a show of kissing Jack I turned back to Norrington, "I wouldn't marry you if my life depended on it Norrington and don't you forget that!" I shouted.

I could feel Jack slipping an arm around my waist, " I told you she wasn't forced ta be here!" Jack called out as we sailed away from Norringtons and the Royal Navy.

"Where to Capt?" Mr Gibbs asked suddenly.

Jack looked at me and ginned wildly, "We make for Tortuga!" he replied happily.