Reflection Chapter Three – Plan B
"But we have to save Will!"
"No!"
Governor Swann turned to look sternly upon his daughter. She had ashes and soot upon her face and she was gripping the railing of the steps leading up to the helm. Elizabeth looked from the eyes of her father to the commodore.
"Commodore, please. Do this for me; as a wedding gift."
Norrington looked at Elizabeth, the sternness in face subsiding. Governor Swann took his daughter by the hand.
"Elizabeth, does this mean you're excepting the Commodore's proposal for marriage?"
"I am," Elizabeth said, not taking her eyes off Norrington.
Jack looked at the three of them and grinned.
"A Wedding? I love weddings! Drinks all around!"
Norrington glared at Jack. Jack cowered slightly.
"I know. Clap him in irons, right?"
Jack held out his hands, an innocent look upon his face. Norrington glared down at Jack still. He walked down the steps towards Elizabeth.
"Mister Sparrow, you will give these men the bearings to Isla De Muerta. Then you will spend the remainder of our voyage contemplating all possible meanings of 'Silent as the Grave.' Do I make myself clear?"
"Inescapably," Jack replied with a grin.
Norrington walked away and Jack watched Elizabeth step in line, much to her dismay.
That night, Jack stood on the deck of the Dauntless, staring out to sea. Elizabeth walked up on deck from below, dressed in a soldier's uniform. She stood beside Jack, leaning against the railing.
"You didn't tell him about the curse."
"I noticed neither did you."
"He wouldn't have risked it."
Jack turned to look at Elizabeth and said, "You could've gotten him drunk! Don't get me wrong, love. I admire someone who's willing to do anything to get their way."
"You're a smart man, Jack," Elizabeth replied, "I just don't entirely trust you."
With a coy smile, Jack closed the gap between them and stared down into Elizabeth's eyes.
"What has trust ever had to do with it?"
"It has to do with everything."
Jack stared at Elizabeth for a beat then motioned to the two of them.
"Peas in a pod, darling."
Elizabeth's lips parted slightly. She glanced aside for a moment and noticed Norrington coming their way. She looked away and Jack spun around. James Norrington was studying Jack's compass. He closed it then tossed it to Jack, who caught it against his chest.
"With me, Sparrow."
Jack looked at Elizabeth then followed Norrington to the Captain's Quarters. As they were walking away, Norrington glanced at Elizabeth and smiled sweetly. She returned the smile until the men were out of sight. She sighed deeply and leaned over the railing.
"I'm in way over my head."
Author's Note: Ok, I'm aware that this chapter was a bit shorter than one and two; but, to be honest, it was really just a bit of filler to keep the story progressing. I know, I know, I'm horrible. Whatever.
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--Captain Bloody Morgan Vane--