Disclaimer: If I owned Captain Jack Sparrow I would not be here right now. .

Authors Note: Here is the fourth chapter! Finally!!

I would like to thank my beta, muse, and friend: snowyjay-chan

Thank you sooo much! Without her wonderful ideas I would not still be writing.

Well that's pretty much all I have to say right now. I can't wait for your reviews!!

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When the seas and mountains fall
And we come, to end of days
In the dark I hear a call
Calling me there,
I will go there
And back again

Elizabeth quickly ran down the deck of The Pear getting it ready to make sail. Jack was at the helm, steering it away from the island. Yes, they had finally finished making all the repairs they could, and were now heading out to sea.

"Hard to starboard!" Elizabeth called, pointing out several rocks that were part of a small reef. Jack quickly turned the wheel and the ship responded, moving out of the way just in time. "Good call luv." Jack said, watching her as she tied down the last of the lines.

An hour and several reefs later Elizabeth stood at the stern of the ship, watching the last of the island vanish on the horizon. She was leaning on the rail, gazing at the aqua blue water. Jack was behind her, at the helm.

She looked over her shoulder at him and smiled, she could tell he was really happy to be back on The Pearl. Elizabeth turned her gaze back to the horizon; she had to admit she was also.

Although…. Elizabeth also was still a little worried. The repairs probably would not be able to hold up if they ran in to bad weather….

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It was a few hours later and the sun was slowly beginning to make its usual decent in the western sky.

Elizabeth was gently leaning on the rail and gazing down in to the clear water. Jack had noticed, ever since he first ran in to her on the island, that something was bothering her. It was showing even more now, she had become even quieter now that they were out at sea. She had also taken to gazing out at the horizon, as if looking for something.

Jack slipped the rope around the helm to prevent the wheel for turning. They were now on course to Tortuga, the closest port.

He turned from the helm and slowly walked over to Elizabeth. Elizabeth heard him, but did not say anything…or even move. He did not speak either, but just leaned against the rail and gazed out at the horizon, thinking of something to say.

Finally he spoke, "Something seems t' be botherin' you, love." He said, glancing sideways at her. To his surprise he saw that her eyes were sparkling with tears.

Elizabeth did not look at Jack; she continued to gaze out at the water, not speaking. "It's Will…" she said so quietly Jack was not sure if she had even spoken, he leaned closer to hear.

"He died Jack….saving me." She choked out, and then stared sobbing.

Jack was shocked, he knew something was bothering her but he had no idea it was that bad, and he was surprised how well she had held up so well the past few days…she had not mentioned anything…

Jack put his arm around her, trying to comfort her. "Shhh….it's ok 'Lizabeth." Jack said softly, trying to comfort her. It didn't work, she continued to sob in to her chest.

Jack awkwardly stroked the back of her head, not knowing what else to say.

"Come with me luv." Jack said softly, talking her hand he led her below deck and to his cabin. He gestured to a chair and she sat down, still crying silently. Elizabeth wiped her eyes hastily, trying to stop crying.

Jack walked over to a desk and began rummaging through the draws, muttering something to himself. "Ah!" he said, pulling something out. He crossed the room to Elizabeth and put handed her something. She glanced down and saw a bottle of rum in her hand.

"Drink it, it'll help." Jack said. "I've gotta get topside, I'll be back soon." He rested his hand on her shoulder for a moment and then disappeared through the door and headed back up on deck.

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Elizabeth stared at the wall of Jack's cabin, numb. She had not mentioned it to Jack because telling him would be saying that Will really was dead. She did not want to believe that, she couldn't. She just had to believe that he was still alive…somehow….she could not give up on him now, even if the odds were against them…

She sighed, wiping her eyes again. Images from the last few days they were together kept flooding her mind, making her feel even worse.

She glanced at the rum bottle in her hands…she needed an escape, a way to forget the pain…even if it was temporary. Slowly Elizabeth raised the rum bottle to her lips and took a swig.

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Jack walked up on deck and over to the helm deep in thought. He put one elbow on the helm and rested his head on his hand, gazing out at the horizon before him.

Is Will really dead? How did it happen? And what else was Elizabeth not telling him…? Jack gazed out at the sea, wondering what really happened. He had not yet had time to ask Elizabeth how she had gotten marooned on the same island that he was on….and why Will was not with her, but this explains it.

He sighed straightening up, but still gazing out at the horizon. "Poor Lizzie." Jack muttered, then scowled. Bloody woman was making him go soft.

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It was a few hours later and Jack was still at the helm. He had not seen Elizabeth since he took her down to his cabin, and was getting slightly worried. He was getting read to go down and check on her when she came up on deck, swaying slightly. 'Oh no…' Jack thought, watching her.

Elizabeth stood where she was for a moment, the fresh breeze blowing on her face. She looked around the deck, trying to find Jack. Spotting him at the helm she began to walk over.

"Hello luv, feelin' any better?" Jack asked, studding her.

"Jack, please," Elizabeth said slightly slurred, "Help me find Will, we have to go search for him." She pleaded, grabbing his vest.

Jack gave her a weird look. "I thought you said he was dead?" Jack asked, wondering if she was ok. Elizabeth shook her head, "I think he is, but he might not be. We have to find him if he is alive, please Jack!" Elizabeth said looking at him desperately

Jack sighed, "Alright, alright! I'll help ye find you're bloody fiancé." Jack said, quite annoyed, prying her hands off his shirt.

Elizabeth hugged him. "Thank you so much!" she muttered, and then stepped back from Jack. She stood looking at him for a moment, then swayed.

Jack caught her before she hit the deck. "I shouldn't 'av given 'er the rum…." Jack muttered to himself. He carefully lifted Elizabeth up and carried her to his cabin, setting her down on his bed. Elizabeth muttered something, but did not wake.

Jack sighed again, brushing a lock of her hair behind her ear, then disappeared through the door, heading back up on deck

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