Elizabeth woke to the wails of her screaming son. She leaned over his basket and began to sooth him. Slowly, his sobs subsided as she rubbed his tiny stomach and sang to him. It was the same song everytime he woke, so it was comforting to him.

Yo ho, all together

Hoist the colours high

Heave ho, thieves and beggars

Never say we die

Little William was barely three months old, but he was the center of Elizabeth's life. He had her light curls and Will's dark, curious eyes. Most of the time, he was a happy and content baby, which Elizabeth was thankful for, but occasionally he became upset until Elizabeth would sing to him. Even at his early age, he already showed his interest in pirates. Elizabeth wondered everyday how long it would be until he attempted to pick up his first sword. For sanity's sake, she prayed it wasn't until he was at least ten years old and his father was home to help teach him.

After soothing William, Elizabeth remained awake. The sun was just rising as she looked out throught the port hole by her bedside. Today would be especially hard for her as it was the one year anniversary of her marriage to Will and one year since she was separated from him. The last year had been the lonliest and most terrifying she had ever experienced in her young life, but at the same time joyful with the birth of her son. Her little boy, the miracle she was not expecting, but was grateful for him everyday. In him, she saw so much of her beloved Will. He was curious, quiet, and gentle. With the light gently cascading around her, she could see the outline of her precious child as he lay sleeping in his basket. During this peaceful time, she took time to reminice about the last year.

It was in the midst of a battle in the biggest mealstrom anyone had ever seen that she married the love of her life, William Turner. They had exchanged their vows amidst fighting off enemies, which seemed fitting for two pirates such as themselves. Elizabeth had never been happier when Barbossa pronounced them man and wife and Will kissed her with the waves splashing around them. In that moment, nothing else mattered but her and Will. Unfortunately, the battle had to continue, and thus their ceremony was cut short by battle. During that same battle, Elizabeth watched everything she loved be destroyed before her very eyes as Davy Jones drove his sword into Will's heart. She watched her beloved struggle to breath and stay alive as she kept calling to him to stay with her. She remembered the numb feeling as she watch Jack help Will stab the heart of Jones and how desperately she tried to stay with Will as Jack pulled her away before The Dutchman was taken by the sea.When it reemerged with Will at the helm, she was overjoyed that he was alive. From there, the battle was won for the pirates after Lord Beckett's ship was sunk and he along with it. After the battle, she had one day with Will before his ten-year sentence was to begin. The one day to consummate their marriage and their love for one another. After which, she was left to wait for him for ten years.

Elizabeth remembered discovering her pregnancy and the joy she felt to have a part of Will with her. The first few months were not easy as she settled the affairs of her father in Port Royal and had The Empress readied to set sail. Once on the open sea, things became easier for Elizabeth. Ana stayed on as her first mate and companion to talk to when the men drove her insane. The months crept by as they sailed from port to port with no particular purpose other than sailing. With every month, Elizabeth grew with the child inside of her. At eight months, her ship ran into an old friend, The Black Pearl. She ordered that her ship be brought alongside The Pearl. She crossed over and was greeted by Barbossa, Jack, and the rest of the crew. Jack had only recently gotten The Pearl back and the position of Captain was still in heated debate. Elizabeth used her power as Pirate King to declare Jack as rightful Captain of The Black Pearl. As a gesture, Jack offered Barbossa the position of first mate, which he accepted under the condition that he would never mutiny and swore on the Code. After that was settled, the rest of the crew formally greeted Elizabeth. All, save Jack and Mr. Gibbs, were shocked at the news of her pregnancy and offered their congratulations. Aside, Jack lamented that he no longer could make anymore eunich jokes about Will because a child was living proof that he, in fact, was not one. Elizabeth laughed at Jack's torment and thanked the rest of the crew for their well wishes. That evening, after dining with the crew of The Black Pearl, Elizabeth said her goodbyes and returned to her own ship to set sail for another port.

The next memory that encountered Elizabeth's mind was one of the most physically painful ones as it was the day that little William entered this world. She remembered The Empress docking at an island port near Port Royal just as she went into labor. Upon arriving, Ana sent out two crew members to seek out a midwife to assist in the birth while she stayed on the ship to keep Elizabeth calm. Three hours passed and there still was no sign of the midwife or two crew members. Elizabeth's contractions increased as did her anxiety. She knew that if the midwife did not arrive soon, her baby would arrive first. With every contraction that racked her body, Elizabeth cried out in pain. She cried out for Will and begged Calypso to have mercy and let him be with her. She cried out to no avail. Ana did the best she could in keeping Elizabeth calm and comforable, but she knew that it was little use because she had gone through the pain of childbirth before. It is a pain like nothing anyone had ever endured. Another ten hours passed and still no sign of a midwife anywhere. Elizabeth was in so much pain that she cried out for minutes at a time. The rest of the crew on board knew their captain was suffering, but could do nothing to help, so they all paced the ship deck like a bunch of expectant fathers. Ana kept them at bay and gave them chores to do, but they still worried. After another two hours, Ana checked Elizabeth and determined that she would deliver the baby without a midwife's help. She told Elizabeth that it was time to push. With all the energy she could gather, Elizabeth began pushing. She pushed all she could for an hour and the baby still was not out. Ana urged her, but all her energy was drained. Suddenly, a bright, white light filled the room and Calypso stepped out of the light. Ana bowed reverently as Calypso went to Elizabeth's side.

"Elizabeth," she said calmly and evenly. "I know ya are outa energy to deliver this chile, but I come to tell ya that 'tings are gonna be fine. Ya gonna have this chile and he's gonna be big and strong like his father."

"How do you know?" Elizabeth asked breathlessly.

"I know all 'tings in dis world," Calypso answered. "I also have a gift for ya."

"A gift?" Elizabeth asked.

"I am da Sea Goddess and can do as I please. I 'ave decided that what ya need to get t'rough dis birth is William Turner," Calypso explained. "So, I bring him to ya."

Elizabeth remembered looking as another white light filled the room and Will stepped out of it into the room. Immediately, he went to her side and held her hand. She felt his skin touch hers and she knew he was real. The Sea Goddess had shown mercy and brought Will to her side for the birth of their child. It was a miracle and it renewed Elizabeth's strength to push again. Calypso stood aside as Elizabeth pushed until she felt the baby leave her body and heard his first piercing scream. Tears streamed down her face as Ana placed little William on her stomach and she looked down into his eyes for the first time. Will kissed her forehead tenderly and then her lips. His touch was heaven to her after her ordeal. Ana took the baby and cleaned him up, then properly presented him to his parents.

"He's beautiful, Elizabeth," Will said, gazing down at the infant in his wife's arms. "I'm so proud of you."

"I've missed you so much Will," Elizabeth replied.

"And I you," he said.

"Would you like to hold your son?" she asked.

"Yes," he said, taking the tiny baby in his arms.

Elizabeth remembered seeing Will hold their son. Tears welled up in her eyes as she saw father and son together. It would be the last time he would see his son as a baby, but she was glad he was there for the birth. Without him by her side, she wouldn't have had the strength to give birth to their son. After a few quiet moments, Calypso nodded at Will. Gently, he handed the baby back to Elizabeth and kissed her goodbye. He told her that he loved her so much. With that, Will vanished with the Sea Goddess to continue his duty.

Since that night, Elizabeth had sailed for a while longer with her little son. The first few nights were an adjustment, but since then, everything had been wonderful for her and the baby. Now, William was starting to sleep through the nights and felt at ease with life on the open sea. Elizabeth got off her bed and got dressed for the day. Yes, the day would not be easy, but with her memories, she could get through it. With her memories, her son, and the strong love for her husband, she would make it through nine more years until Will could come home.