You Forget One Very Important Thing mate - (25)
After what seemed like forever, they all reached the long boats and made their way over to the ship. Being very careful not to lose any of their beloved treasure on the way.
"So where am I staying?" Metheros asked when aboard the Pearl.
"Ahh...well there be three cabins, one Jacks of course, one Ashley's and the other is sort of cramped," Gibbs said, scratching his head.
"It can't be that bad, show me," Metheros said loudly, grabbing his arm and dragging him down into the lower deck.
They walked along the hallway until they reached the door of the cabin; Gibb's opened it, Metheros shrieked when she saw what was inside. It wasn't really scary, but she was such a drama queen. The room contained nothing but boxes, empty rum boxes to be exact, along with plenty of dust.
"Well I guess I'll just have to take the girls cabin" Metheros said, going back onto the upper deck.
"Oi! Ye ain't bloody well havin' my cabin!" Ashley stated, crossing her arms.
"I am and you'll just have to get used to it, little girl," Metheros said, glaring.
"No..one" Ashley began, she walked towards Metheros, who then began walking backwards towards the side of the ship, "Calls me 'Little Girl,"
Ashley finished talking and with one swift movement, pushed Metheros, who fell over the side and toppled into the ocean. She was rather hoping that no one would notice, and that the Pearl would just sail away and she wouldn't have to lay eyes on that blasted woman again. However, Gibbs being Gibbs saw the whole thing, and dived overboard to save her.
The crew helped pull the two back onto the deck of the ship, freezing and soaking wet. Whilst all of this was happening Jack had been busy getting rum, until he saw Gibbs and Metheros that is.
"Eh? Wha's goin' on?" Jack asked.
"That ruddy wench pushed me overboard," Metheros said, standing up and looking at Jack.
'Aw, now I feel sorry for Gibbs! She didn't even thank him, and he went and got all wet and cold…he had to touch her too, that can't have been pleasant,'
Jack burst out laughing.
"What may I ask is so funny Mr… whatever your last name is!?" Metheros exclaimed.
"Its Captain Jack Sparrow love," Jack corrected her.
"Well, CAPTAIN JACK SPARROW what are you going to do about this wench hmmm?…she pushed me overboard," Metheros yelled.
"Welcome aboard The Black Pearl" Jack said, he began walking away, Metheros followed him.
"I've read about ruddy pirates! I know what goes on. What about your articles?…most pirates have to stick to it, or else they'll get punished, or executed!" She said.
"Firstly, ye don't even know what my ships rules are, secondly I am by no means going to punish or execute me own daughter, thirdly you have to be a Pirate on my ship for the articles to apply an' neither of you girls are," Jack replied.
"What?..but she's got the brand…and the way she acts...that Ashley's clearly a pirate!" Metheros stated.
"Aye, but she ain't signed into the pirate way of life yet, but thank ye for reminding me, I've been meaning to get her to sign, and refresh the laws a bit too," Jack exclaimed.
"CREW! BY ME! NOW!" He yelled.
There was a loud muttering and banging, until finally every member of the crew was facing Jack.
"Metheros 'ere has just reminded me that I wanted ta remind ye all of the laws on this 'ere ship," Jack said, pulling a piece of parchment with writing on it out of his pocket.
The crew muttered some more.
"1: All treasures and profits shall be shared out equally in our company, according to roles on the ship.
2:If any member of the crew should strike another they shall settle their argument on land with cutlass and pistol.
3:If any crew member is caught planning mutiny; they shall be marooned with one pistol containing only one shot
4:If any man OR WOMAN in our case is found stealing or with a stolen possession of the company, he or she shall suffer 40 whip lashings to the bare back.
5:If any man, OR WOMAN is to lose a joint in the time of engagement he or she is to have 400 pieces of eight; if a limb 800.
6: If at any time you meet with a prudent woman, if that man offers to meddle with her, without her consent, that man will suffer present death,"
When Jack had finished, he put the piece of parchment in his pocket again, and waited for a reply.
"AYE CAPTAIN!" All of a sudden the crew shouted, then they went back to their work.
"Ashley, I need ye in me cabin savvy?" Jack asked, walking below deck.
Ashley followed.
"I need ye to sign this love, if yer really serious about staying on this ship and being a pirate wiv yer dad eh?" Jack asked, pointing to a piece of parchment on his desk.
He wanted it to be her decision, however he already knew the answer.
Abruptly Ashley grabbed a quill that was next to the paper and signed her name at the bottom of a long list of the crew's signatures.
"Good girl! Always knew I could count on ye to carry on the family business eh?" Jack said grinning, and patting her on the shoulder.
Ashley smiled.
"O' course Jack, the name Sparrow shall go down in history before I'm gone,"