I see how it is, I make a simple request of 5 reviews and I'd write 8 pages and you couldn't even do it, well phooey. I mean I had 8 reviews for my first chapter alone, and there are 44 people that have me on their author alert list, not to mention the 30 that have me on their favorites list, tsk tsk, I guess this chapter will be awfully short. So I suppose I'll make the deal again, only this time I want 8-10 reviews for 8 pages of Jack rescuing Rena, can you do it? I suppose we'll soon find out… So without further ado I bring to you…
Chapter 6Faith Restored
Rena sat rocking in a chair by the window, the bright Summer sunshine blinding her eyes and making her feel warm, if not on the inside then at least on the outside. She could barely remember a time when she felt happy anymore. The days and nights aboard the Black Pearl with Jack seemed like a dream after three weeks of marriage to Morgead.
The only thing keeping her from believing it was all a dream was the child growing inside of her. She had announced her pregnancy a week ago and Morgead had been ecstatic about it, so had Raul. Morgead had declared that they wouldn't leave Spain until after the baby was born, believing the ship would be bad for a woman in her condition.
She didn't care either way, she was a prisoner no matter where she was. With a sigh she stood and went to ring a bell that had been installed a few days ago to summon a maid when she needed something. She wasn't being allowed outside her rooms without an escort. Juliana appeared momentarily with a smile upon her pretty face and a tray of delicious smelling food.
"Thought you might be hungry so I had the cook whip up something special," Juliana said as she sat the tray down on the table. Saihrena smiled her gratitude and set to with an amazing appetite.
"Juliana I wish to go for a walk, could you arrange it?" Saihrena asked through mouthfuls of the delicious tasting food.
"Of course My Lady, where do you wish to go to the gardens? The horse pastures perhaps?"
"Shopping," she said succinctly.
"But a woman in your condition shouldn't,"
"A woman in my condition can do anything she damn well pleases, I'm not a damn invalid," Saihrena cut her off harshly, then after seeing the look that came over the girls eyes quickly amended it. "I'm sorry Juliana, it is just that I am sick of being told what I can and cannot do, I miss my freedom," the whisper escaped from her without her realization.
"Of course, I'm sorry Saihrena, I hadn't realized."
"It's all right Juliana," Saihrena said and turned back to her breakfast,
"I'll see what I can do," the girl said and left.
Jack had been sailing for three weeks straight, he knew the end of his journey was almost at an end. He still had no idea what he would find though, which is why he found himself being supprised by a ship that appeared out of nowhere one morning when he was preparing to put the only plan he had into action.
It was of Spanish make and appeared flying the white of truce.
Fly up the white, but prepare the cannons. Can't trust the Spains," Jack yelled as they approached the vessel. Slow her down boys, but be prepared. They pulled up next to the Spanish Galley within ten minutes and Jack and his crew stood at the rails waiting.
"Ahoy there mates, I've been waiting for you," a voice yelled in English, though none could tell from whence it called. "Though I had thought you would have been here sooner."
"Who are ye, show yerself er I'll open fire," Jack yelled back.
"Always the impatient one, weren't you Jack. You've gotten into a lot of trouble for that," the voice yelled again, making Jack growl.
"It's Captain Jack, and who the hell are ye te be talkin bout me as if ye know me?"
"I'm hurt that you can't remember," the voice started and Jack heard footsteps then suddenly a man stepped into view, a man he had thought never to see again. He had long dark hair the shade of his own, and eyes the same color as his. "Your own brother," the man finished as he moved to the rail of the Spanish ship and watched Jack.
"Joel?" Jack whispered, Joel smiled and nodded.
"So you do remember then? Nice to know you can remember your own twin.
"What's he talking about Jack?" Gabby whispered.
"Ah, you must be the famous Gabriella I have heard so much about, I must say your wanted posters don't do you justice lady," Joel said with a twinkle in his eyes.
"What the hell do ye want Joel?" Jack asked.
"I don't want anything Jack, but there is something you want, and I just happen to know where she is."
Jack had had enough, he jumped the rail in a single bound and grabbed Joel by his collar. "Where?" He growled. Joel simply laughed and shook Jack off.
"We have a lot to discuss brother dear, a lot to discuss," Joel said. "Follow me." Joel walked off into a cabin and held the door open waiting for Jack.
"Keep a sharp eye," he yelled to his crew. He then followed his brother into the cabin where the door was slammed shut.
Told ya it'd be a short chapter. Well if I get my reviews the next one should be better, and longer. I know, it's ransom and bribery or some such crud, oh well… It's my story after all, and I'm just evil like that. Hope you enjoyed it!
