Author's Note: Based on a story starter in the Challenges forum, so I don't lay claim to that. Jack/Will pairing.

NOTE: This one's theme is Elizabeth. Review please!

Disclaimer: Funnily enough, nothing is mine, just the plot. I like to play.

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Another beautiful Caribbean sunset. Captured in the moment were Jack and Will, standing together on deck.

"Do you miss her?" Jack asked suddenly.

"Elizabeth?" Will asked, and for a moment his eyes became distant. "Sometimes. She was very beautiful. Quite feisty too."

Jack swallowed, shifting his weight. Now he was jealous himself, but he didn't show it. "I suppose. Why did you leave her, then?"

Will stroked his beard thoughtfully. "She was never part of this world," he said finally. "And I loved her, but I'm in love with something far more beautiful and wonderful than she ever could be."

Jack's heart leapt.

"She'll be happier with Norrington," Will said, and he smiled. "He can buy her pearls. But as for me... well, it is the Black Pearl I love."

Jack's heart slid back down. He forced a smile. "A shared love, dear William." And he clapped Will on the back.

Will's eyes were distant. "I do wonder how she is though..." Shadows passed over his face. "I'm going to bed. Goodnight, Jack."

"Goodnight, Will."