Reflection Chapter Six – A New Mission

Within a day, preparations had already begun for the wedding of the Governor's daughter. It was a celebration bigger than Christmas Morning. Will started spending every free moment he had at the Swann mansion. Whether it be eating dinner, sitting the parlor with his soon-to-be father-in-law, or spending quality time with the bride.

Elizabeth was happy; yet she felt like she had seen this somewhere before.

It wasn't until she was getting fitted for her gown that it hit her.

"I'm saying that if you are rescued by your 'knight in redcoat armor' Commodore Norrington, you'll be put back in your mansion atop Port Royal, and you'll go back to your boring life, more than likely as Mrs. Norrington, and you'll be dead inside," Jack said with a sigh.

Jack was right. Even with Will at her side, she'd still be more sheltered than a porcelain doll. She needed escape.

That was when she heard shots from the battlements.

Hurriedly putting her dress back on, she left the seamstress' parlor and ran out into the street. People were running in the streets, yelling, "Pirates!" Elizabeth ran to the docks a quickly as her heels could take her.

She made it to the edge of the pier and stopped when Will came running up to her.

"Elizabeth! It isn't safe for you to be out here right now!"

Elizabeth turned on her heel and stared at Will, yelling, "You of all people know who is in that ship being shot upon on in the harbor, William!"

"Of course I do, Elizabeth. They're pirates!"

"William Turner! Stop trying to fit in with my father! You know that that's Jack Sparrow and he's come back to see us!"

Elizabeth started waving to the Black Pearl as it lowered a life boat of sailors and ran up a white flag.

"See," Elizabeth pointed, "They've ran up the white flag! They mean no harm."

Will wrapped his arms around Elizabeth and pulled her close.

"Maybe you're right. But they're still pirates."

Elizabeth pulled away from Will and stared him in the eyes.

"What has gotten into you? Why are you becoming so…so…."

"So what, Elizabeth? What am I becoming?"

"You're becoming the polar opposite of the man I fell in love with!"

Elizabeth's hands were shaking as was her voice. Will's eyes grew wide and he lowered his head.

"I'm so sorry, Elizabeth. I just don't want to be known as the blacksmith's apprentice anymore. I want to have a title to my name; a legacy."

"Will, the only people who care about things like that are the people who don't see past the exterior. I do. I love you, Will."

Will pulled Elizabeth close again and drew her into a deep kiss. There was one more cannon blast which startled Elizabeth. She turned around to face the water and saw Captain Jack Sparrow waving his hands frantically.

"Would you be so kind as to STOP FIRING UPON ME BLOODY SHIP!"

The lifeboat came up along side the dock and Quartermaster Joshamee Gibbs hopped onto the dock and tied up the boat. Jack stepped off gracefully, grinned his toothy grin at Will and Elizabeth. Will and Jack shared a hearty handshake, followed by Jack pulling him into a hug. Will stepped aside and Jack and Elizabeth looked at each other for a moment, then Elizabeth rushed into Jack's arms.

"It's so good to see you, Jack," Elizabeth said as she hugged Jack tightly.

"Yeah, Jack, it's been way too long."

"Hey," Jack grinned, "When my two friends are getting hitched, I'm bound to show up!"

Will was stunned.

"How…How did you find out?"

"I may have sent him a letter telling him about it," Elizabeth replied quietly.

"She's right," Jack replied, "but we have bigger matters upon hand. Shall we adjourn to an indoor setting where we can discuss it?"

Elizabeth stared at Jack and smiled, as she led William and Jack back up to her house.

Author's Note: Well, well, welly, well, well! Another chapter, another…dollar? No, that's not right. I'll think of something catchy later. For now, please review! Like I said, they are all appreciated!

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