Author's Note: I don't own Pirates of the Caribbean or any of its characters. I only own the plot to the story and a few characters which are my own.
Summary: Post AWE Au. Calypso offer Will a choice to end the curse. Jack is searching for the Fountain of Youth and the Black Pearl. Their paths once again cross
Chapter 2
London, Middlesex. England 1729
Former Captain of his Majesty Navy Lord Alexander Swann had been summed to London and St James. To talk with both the King and the Prime Minister Sir Robert Walpole.
His family had fallen out of favour with the King and Court a year ago. The snake Lord Cutler Becket had wormed his way into the King's trust. In turn his only niece had been charged with Piracy charges.
She and her fiance had been arrested on the their wedding day. Both of them had disappeared. Word had reached them a week ago that Weatherby had died. Rumours circling around Court.
Said that it had been at the hand Elizabeth Fiance William Turner. Alexander did not believe a word of it though. He had never met the man. But from his nieces letter he seemed like a good man.
News of Weatherby's death had made little impact on Edward Swann. Though when sober his father was good kind Christian man sometimes. When the devil of the bottle got a hold him which was most of the time. He was something else entirely
He and Weatherby's mother god rest her soul had put up with brutal and sometime sadist behaviour of her husband when the drink got a hold of him.
The only time Alexander hadn't seen such behaviour had been with Elizabeth. Elizabeth was his only grandchild. Katherine. Weatherby's late wife had struggled to have children. She had many a miscarriage and still births before Elizabeth was born.
Katherine had died in the birthing bed when Elizabeth was about five. Both she and the child had both died. Weatherby had grief stricken for a time at losing both Katherine and their son.
Alexander himself had only been fourteen at the time. Both he and Elizabeth had been close growing up. Until Weatherby and Elizabeth had sailed for Port Royal. Weatherby had been offered the Governorship of Port Royal
Alexander himself had joined the Navy. His naval career had come to an end during the Anglo Spanish War. He lost an eye and part of his right leg during the Siege of Gibraltar.
Alexander had been delighted at other news that reached the court. Lord Cutler Beckett had been killed his prize ship the Endeavour was now at the bottom of the ocean. Beckett was the bastard son of Lord Edmond Beckett.
As his father had no living son. Cutler had inherited his father title. Cutler's hatred of Weatherby steamed from Katherine. Katherine and Beckett had been acquaintances. Katherine saw him as nothing more then a friend. Cutler wanted more.
He had asked Katherine's father for her hand. Who naturally had refused. When it was announced that Katherine and Weatherby where engaged to be married. Beckett had challenged Weatherby to duel for Katherine's hand.
Weatherby had beaten Beckett in the Sword Duel. In his anger Cutler had sworn revenge. Years later he had sort his revenge against Weatherby for taking Katherine from him.
"My lord. His Majesty and his Lordship Sir Robert will see you now" A manservant appeared.
Alexander rose from his chair following the man. Entering the room where he was meeting with the King and Sir Robert.
"Your Majesty" Alexander bowed to the king." Sir Robert" Bowing his head to the Prime Minster
"Lord Swann how is you father's health these days" His father Edward was an boyhood friend of Sir Robert's father.
"As strong as an ox and stubborn as ever Sir Robert."Alexander answered.
"Good. The reason you've been called to London. As you may have heard. The King's representative in the Caribbean. Lord Cutler Beckett fell in battle along with his ship the Endeavour.
With Cutler dead. The East India Trading Company and the Caribbean are in disarray as a result. We have a proportion for you. You or your father would take up your brother's old position as Governor of Port Royal." Sir Robert Walpole offered.
"Has there been any word of my Niece Elizabeth. She has been missing for a year" Alexander asked.
"There has been hearsay and rumours that she is in league with Pirates" Sir Robert answered.
"When do you need us to leave" Alexander asked again after a few minutes.
"You will take the position then Lord Swann"
"Yes Sir Robert."Alexander answered.
"Very Well then. A Ship will be ready to leave from Portsmouth for you in two weeks"
la Péninsule de Gorac Pirate Port 1729
The Empress limped into the Pirate Port of la Péninsule de Gorac. She had been badly damaged in a storm. On her way to Port Royal.
Her Captain Elizabeth Swann-Turner Pirate Lord of the Southern China Sea, Pirate King of the Fourth Brethren Court. Felt her stomach roll for tenth time that morning. This had been regular occurrence for the last two weeks.
Elizabeth normally had a strong stomach for sailing. But for the first time she was sea sick. The crew of the Empress where used to seeing their Captain hurling over the side ship most times of the day.
Her trip to Port Royal had been delayed not by bad weather. But squabbling Pirate Lords. Jack and Barbossa had already left Shipwreck Cove long before then .The Brethren Court would meet at Shipwreck Cove every two years it had been decided.
Had it really been two months since the battle. She and Will had marrying forced to part for ten years. Elizabeth was counting the days till they where reunited. Sixty One days down three thousand, five hundred and eighty nine days to go.
Most of her thoughts during the day and night where of Will. She missed him more and more each day. Elizabeth shook herself of those thoughts. Wallowing in self pity wasn't going to help.
It wouldn't bring Will back to her faster. It hurt to think not only of Will. But her father. It had been four months since she had seen him at World's End. Killed by the Hand of Cutler Becket and Ian Mercer.
At least her father was now at peace in the afterlife with her mother. That gave Elizabeth some comfort.
"Captain we've made Port" Tai Huang her first mate announced standing in the doorway of the repaired captain's cabin.
"Thank you Tai" Tai Huang had become a close friend and companion over the last few months.
"We may be here for a few weeks with repairs and such."
"How ever long it takes. We're in no hurry to get to Port Royal" Elizabeth felt her stomach roll again.
Elizabeth made it the railing of the Empress in time. Hurling up her breakfast and whatever was in her stomach. The nausea and vomiting was becoming tiresome.
"Captain may I suggest you go and see a doctor or healer if you are sick" Tai Huang suggested. He had feeling his Captain was with Child. He had several siblings himself.
"Perhaps dry land would be best for now" Elizabeth wiped her mouth with the cuff of her sleeve.
The Empress docked. A gangplank lowered between her deck and the dock. Tai Huang was going to accompany Elizabeth into the Port. He had promised her husband Captain Will Turner of the Flying Dutchmen he would look out for and protect Elizabeth and if need be with his life.
They found the only Doctor in the Pirate Port. Tai Huang stayed outside while Elizabeth went in.
She came out about an hour later.
"Captain. Elizabeth what is it. What did the doctor say. Is it serious" Tai Huang questioned.
"It will not kill me no. It will subside with time" Elizabeth answered
"Time"
"Yes time in about seven months. I'm having a child" Elizabeth smiled wide and with joy at the news.
"That is wonderful news." Tai Huang cried happily.
"Indeed it is. If only there was a way I could tell Will" Elizabeth joy now turned to sadness.
"We will find a way" Tai Huang placed a comforting hand on Elizabeth shoulder.
Elizabeth ear pricked up when she heard a somewhat familiar voice cursing in French at a man in the market place. A small boy on her hip. He was no older then a year maybe a year and half old.
"Ana Maria" Elizabeth spoke in disbelief. Elizabeth hadn't seen Ana Maria since Jack's botched hanging in Port Royal nearly three years ago.
"Elizabeth Swann" Ana Maria turned to face her.