Black-Raven3/ Yes, Grace is a blast to write. I try to think up all the the witty remarks and sarcastic remarks possible, stick them in, add a touch of sympathy and maternal instincts and VIOLA! You have Grace.
TheOddOne/ No, I didn't like that part either. I was just like: "...OMG... That didn't just happen."
Captain Raven Roth/ Yes I certainly am! I put more info on the bottom Author's Note.
Koneko the demon storyteller/ You don't get lockers? That's horrible. And yes, my friend told me about that this morning. I laughed my head off, but then I got mad at her for making fun of Will. She's a Sparrabeth supporter and I'm not, so we argue a lot.
PirateAngel1286/ Awesome. No, Grace hasn't gotten her last laugh just yet.
Mulch Diggums/ It will definately be interesting to see what they do without Jack. I mean, he was the one who put the 'comedy' tag on POTC.
Janet Tripper/ Yes, poor Grace. You'll see how she reacts.
JeanieBeanie33/ Actually, I think I might just do that. Seriously. And you think Grace got a lot of lines? I was worried that she didn't have enough!
Estel Ashlee Snape/ Yay! You're feeling better makes me feel better too.
And now, the anticipated (tcha, I wish) last chapter. Oh, boo... For it ending, I mean. Erm.. So reviews are still appreciated! Even if you'd never reviewed before, it would make me so happy if you'd at least tell me you read it.
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All that was left was everyone from the original crew. Everyone except Jack that is. They rowed through the bayou, a train of candles lighting the way. Each flame sent a long, dancing shadow against the trees. It was as if the swamp was crying too. Grace knew she would see him again, but it barely lifted her spirits. They tied up the boats and entered Tia's shack, but there was no need to tell her what had happened. Somehow she already knew.
Grace gratefully accepted a cup pf tea and sat down on a piano bench. She absentmindedly fiddled with the silver locket, still clutching her cup for comfort. The heart-shaped lid lifted, and the soft melody cut the still air. Tia Dalma gave her a warning glare, and she set the locket back down again. "Sorry." It was quiet once again as the witchdoctor brought drinks around. The sound of Gibb's voice broke her thoughts. "Aye. And already the world seems a bit less bright. He fooled us all right to the end. But I guess that honest streak finally won out. To Jack Sparrow!"
Ragetti lifted his mug. "Never another like Captain Jack."
Pintel did the same. "He was a gentleman of fortune, he was."
All eyes turned to Elizabeth. "He was a good man."
Now Grace knew it was her turn. "Loved 'im like a father." The group nodded. "To Jack!" Everyone took a sip and was silent. Grace ran her fingers over the keys of the small piano she was sitting at. It seemed… Familiar. Only certain keys were worn, as if the player had only played one song, over and over. She placed her teacup to the side and began playing. Prehaps it was because music always brought her inner peace, or because the song she had in mind fit the situation too perfectly to ignore. But either way, it was something she needed to do. Her voice carried through the shack, audible, but neither disturbing the silence.
I will remember you
Will you remember me?
Don't let your life pass you by
Weep not for the memories…
I'm so tired, but I can't sleep.
Standin' on the edge of something much too deep.
It's funny how we feel so much but we cannot say a word.
We are screaming inside, we can't be heard.
I will remember you.
Will you remember me?
Don't let your life pass you by.
Weep not for the memories.
I'm so afraid to love you, but more afraid to lose.
Clinging to a past that doesn't let me choose.
Once there was a darkness, deep and endless night.
Gave me everything he had, oh he gave me life.
And I will remember you
Will you remember me?
Don't let your life pass you by
Weep not for…
...The memories.
She mulled the words over and the silence came down like a heavy blanket. Looking up, she saw that everyone was staring at her, tears in most eyes. "Alright." She stood up and raised her voice. "I know our spirits have been dampened, our hearts heavy with the death of a great friend. But sitting around never did anyone any good. We need action! So enough of this! Everyone get up of your sorry butt; We're going to find a way to go save Jack!"
The former crewmembers was taken aback by her outburst, but Tia smiled and took her cue. "Would you do it? Hmmm? What would you do? Hmmm? What would any of you be willing to do? Would you sail to the ends of the eart', and beyond, to fetch back witty Jack and 'im precious Pearl?" There were numerous 'Aye's and one 'Yes'.
"Alright. But if you're goin' brave de weird, and haunted shores, at world's end, den..."
With a radiant smirk, she turned to Tia Dalma. "We shall need a captain! One who knows his way through said haunted shores. Dear Tia," Her smirk grew to a beaming grin. "I can think of only one such man." She put her hands on her hips, looking up towards the stairwell, all eyes following her gaze. As he descended the stairs, she grabbed an apple off the table and tossed it in his direction. Barbossa caught it neatly in one hand and took a large bite.
"So… What's become of my ship?"
The girl grinned at the reactions of her friends. The adventure ahead would be dangerous and trying, but she looked foreword to it with brimming anticipation. Besides, she would have it no other way. Here in the Caribbean, it was always "Another day, another adventure."
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What's this? I'm done? Oh noes! Well, as soon as the third movie comes out, you may expect another. Not only that, but I might revise this one so that it fits perfectly with AWE. So check back! In the meantime, check out my other POTC fic; I have some pretty randome ones waiting in the wings. Until later! TTTFN! Ta ta for now!
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Oh, wait! One more thing! I'd like to thank Estel Ashlee Snape and Mulch Diggums, who reviewed I think, like, every single chapter! And also thanks to everyone else who reviewed; You made me feel good! Now, TTFN!