Disclaimer: I do not own Captain Jack Sparrow –sniff- Or any of the other characters, or the movie…ect….
Authors Note: Here is the third chapter! Sorry it is late.
I would like to thank my beta, muse, and friend: snowyjay-chan
Thank you sooo much! Without her this story probably would not exist.
Well that's pretty much all I have to say right now. I can't wait for your reviews!!
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Jack stared at the Pearl, surprised. He muttered something under his breath, but Elizabeth could not make out what it was. Suddenly he began to run at full speed towards his ship.
Elizabeth blinked, watching him run, still rooted to the spot with shock.
It was really an odd coincidence that the Pearl just happened to turn up on the same island where they were, and that it was still in one piece from the Kraken attack…well mostly.
She watched for a minute, still surprised. "Wait!" she finally called and began to run after him. Jack showed no sign of having heard her, or if he did he chose to ignore her.
Elizabeth made it to the ship just as Jack was climbing aboard. She quickly began to climb up to the deck, although it took her a little longer then it had Jack.
Once she climbed over the rail she saw Jack was no longer in sight. She looked around at the ship, which was damaged severely from the Kraken. Looking at it made her feel sick…especially since it was somewhat her fault…
They would have to make many repairs if there was any hope of her sailing again. To make it even harder, their resources were very limited being marooned. Then, if they could repair The Pear, it would only be the two of them sailing her. Elizabeth shivered, despite the warm Caribbean air.
She soon found Jack; he was up at the helm, checking to see how much damage had been done there.
He sighed looking up at Elizabeth as she walked over to him. "It's gonna need a lot of work." He muttered. There was no way they would be leaving here by the end of the week.
"Ye best be gettin' some rest love, we 'av a long day ahead of us t'morra." He said looking around at the wreck on the ship.
Below deck was even worse. There was at least two feet of sitting water, all the tables and chairs were knocked over, there were several puncture holes in the side of the ship from the Kraken's tentacles, everything was scattered, and there was debris laying everywhere.
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Elizabeth woke early in the morning; the sun was just beginning to rise. She moaned and rolled over, exhausted from too many nights without sleep.
After a few minutes she sat up and looked around, squinting a little. She had cleared away some rubble on the deck of the ship and slept there; not the most comfortable bed, but it would have to do. Elizabeth yawned, standing up and looking around for Jack. "Where did he go…" she muttered, after looking around on the ship and was unsuccessful in finding him. She walked over to the rail, her eyes scanning the beach. Finally she spotted him, he was a small speck on the sandy beach, slowly making his way back to The Pearl.
A little while late Jack was climbing up on to the deck. "Mornin'." He said to Elizabeth. She just yawned and nodded, still not awake. "Catch." Jack called suddenly, and threw something at her.
Elizabeth looked up just in time to see a banana being hurtled toward her. She was able to put up her hand fast enough to block it, but she could not catch it. "What was that for?" she asked irritated, picking up her slightly bruised banana from the deck.
Jack chuckled, already eating his banana. He turned without saying anything and walked around on the ship, looking over all the damage and predicting all the repairs they would need to make.
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The scorching sun beat down on Elizabeth and Jack as they slowly began the repairs on The Pearl. Even though it was very hot, there was an easterly breeze that was blowing every so often which helped to keep them cool.
It was a very slow and tedious task, made ever more difficult with the lack of resources. Elizabeth slid a board back in place, kicking it to line it up with the other boards.
She sighed, straightening up, her back was killing from bend over and working on the deck all day.
Before they could start fixing up the deck they had to clear all the rubble off. All the broken planks and other junk were lying in a heap on the beach. It was like putting together a puzzle…they had to first find the piece that fit, and then actually get it to stay. Some boards were too damaged and they were just going to have to deal with a few holes in the deck.
They would have started below deck it if was not for the all water. It would be impossible to work down there without clearing it all out first. So slowly they will just have to drain it by bucket loads, which is very tedious going up and down the stairs to dump water over the side…over and over again.
Elizabeth tried to remain positive about the situation, but it was proving more difficult than it sounds. 'Oh well…at least all this work is keeping my mind off Will…'
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Elizabeth sighed, collapsing on the beach, exhausted. It was dusk and the sun was just about to set. She glanced to her right where a small fire was burning, not nearly as big as the one she had made last time when they were marooned. This was just to keep them warm; the wind that was blowing earlier had grown a lot stronger, bringing with it chilly air, but they welcomed the cool air…it made working a lot easier.
Jack came walking over to her from over by the boat. He groaned, sitting down next to Elizabeth, also very tired. He passed her dinner, yet another banana. It was all they could find that was edible.
Elizabeth took it gratefully and ate it, being very hungry from the work. They sat in silence, eating. "I managed 't find something that was not destroyed." Jack said with a smirk and raised a bottle of rum, and held it out for Elizabeth.
She reached out to take it, but he pulled it away. "There is not much left love. Promise you won't burn it." He said smirking. Elizabeth laughed, "Don't worry, I won't," she said, but something seemed to be troubling her. Jack chuckled a little, and passed her the rum bottle, not really noticing. He picked up his own, which was at his side, and took a long draft.
Elizabeth uncorked hers, and took a small swig. She gazed out at the horizon, at the setting sun. Many thoughts running through her head yet again.
'How will we be able to crew The Pearl with just the two of us? Will our measly repairs be enough to make it to the nearest port?' These questions ran through her head, along with many others, including concern about Will.
She sighed and took another swig of her rum. "Yo ho." She muttered. Jack heard what she said and smiled; those two words brought back so many memories…
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This chapter may look a little different to you because I changed a few things.