The Pearl dropped anchor in a nearby cove; they had arrived by cover of night. Jack had ordered that only one boat be lowered. His mission, he thought would be best served by his going alone. He did not want to risk his crew's lives. They all liked Will enough but this was his to do alone. Less chance of capture and better chance for a quiet escape.

He plan was a simple one. Find Will, warn Will and have Will come with him willingly or unwillingly, whatever the case maybe. His first stop would be of course the smithy, the first place that Jack had ever laid eyes on the whelp.

He let out a small chuckle as he remembered his first encounter with Will. He shook his head at the thought of just how naive the boy had been. Will had learned quickly from him, how to fight like a pirate and who not to trust. Yes, he had been on his way to becoming a fine pirate but he chose another treasure that took him away from being a pirate. The boy could have had a beautiful girl at every port but instead he chose one girl. A girl named Elizabeth to be exact. She was a beauty that was for sure but to be tied to one. That was something he'd never understand.

Jack looked up at the moon, it wasn't full but it was brighter than he would have liked it to be. He kept to the shadows and approached the smithy from the back. Carefully making his entry, he found it dark and the coals barely smoldering from the days work. Obviously, Will had left for the evening not even his small room in the back was occupied. Jack thought about his options: he could wait for Will here, where it was safe or go wondering around trying to find Will. Jack knew although it was safer here, Will's time could be running out. In his mind, he had no choice – he must find Will and quickly even if put himself in jeopardy. Jack shook his head – what kind of pirate had he become putting Will's safety ahead of his own.

Jack's next guess as to where Will would be was Elizabeth's home. Elizabeth's home – the Governor's mansion, he must be crazy to look there but Jack thought of no choice. He quickly made his way, hiding as the guard's patrol went over the bridge, and went towards the mansion. So far there was not much to hide from. He went to the back of the mansion's fence. "Don't look so bad." Jack muttered to himself. Pulling himself up was not the issue but the thud of falling to the ground on the other side made him hope that Will would appreciate these fresh new bruises. The back of the mansion was dark and also locked. Hmmm, couldn't expect it to be that easy he thought to himself. He slowly made his way to a window where he saw light. At the window he knelt down, to see Elizabeth sitting with her father laughing over the days events. Then as if on cue Will walked into the room adding a few more items and causing even more laughter. So this is what you've become now William, you've left your pirate life for this, Jack thought.

As Jack lowered his head for a moment and then he felt it. The cold, hard feel of steel and it was against his neck. He slowly with his hands raised started to stand up.

"Jack Sparrow, you came back here? Miss the noose feel around your neck?"

"Aw Commodore Norrington, what are you doing here? It is still commodore? And it's Captain, Captain Jack Sparrow."

"Barely, no thanks to the likes of you. Seems the Governor took pity on the jilted fiancé."

"I was rooting for you."

"Yes and I've been after you Captain Sparrow and now finally it seems I caught you and right here in my town. How foolish of you."

"Well, it seems I have some unfinished business and then I'll just be on me way."

"Not so fast, GUARDS."

Hearing the shout for guards from outside the window, Will quickly grabbed his sword from the table. He ran outside to see the commotion and was followed closely by Elizabeth and the Governor.

"Jack?"

"Aye, Will nice to see you boy. Need to talk to you in private but seems that the Commodore has a few other ideas."

"Jack, why on earth would you ever come back here?"

"Like I said, I need to talk to you in private, which with you, Elizabeth, hello love, the Governor, the Commodore and these four fine soldiers, does not make for one's conversation to be private."

"Jack, what could possible be so important that you risk your neck?" Elizabeth inquired. Elizabeth started to move toward Jack to hug her friend but the Commodore pulled her back.

"You've been his hostage before Miss Swan, I will not give him the opportunity again."

"I MUST speak to Will immediately. It is a matter of life & death." Jack was losing his patience with the Commodore.

"Then speak to him through the prison bars." The Governor suggested.

With that the guards shackled Jack and led him away to the prison at the Commodore's orders. Will and Elizabeth started to follow but the Governor stopped them.

"Elizabeth stay here. Let Will and I go see what is so important that Mr. Sparrow would dare to be seen in this town."

Elizabeth looked to Will for support. He smiled to comfort her.

"Stay here my love, I will find out what this is all about and return to you shortly." He kissed her forehead as he hugged her to reassure her. Then he and the Governor walked in silence to the jail.

"Welcome to your short term home, Captain Sparrow."

"I do wish you would stop saying it like that Commodore. Makes it sound like you are making fun of me. And you don't want to be doing that mate."

"Alright Jack, I'm here what has brought you back? What is worth risking your life?"

"Commodore, could I speak to the boy in private?"

"No, Sparrow – I'll send the guards away temporarily but the Governor and myself are going nowhere."

"As ye wish, Commodore. Will I come to save ye life. There's a hooded man after you and I believe he wishes you harm. You are in grave danger young Will. I have come to take you from here to take you to safety."

"Jack, I can not leave. I am to be married – soon. I will not leave."

Norrington started laughing, "You came to save a man, who is not in any danger by landing in jail. Brilliant plan for such a brilliant pirate."

"Commodore a word please," as the Governor motioned for him to follow him into the stairway.

"Commodore do you think there is any validity to Sparrow's claim?"

"Normally, I would not believe anything coming from the likes of a pirate BUT why would he risk capture IF he did not believe it full heartiedly?"

"Yes, yes, I agree so what is the proper course of action?"

"Well, Governor, I have an idea but I don't believe that Will OR Elizabeth is going to like it."

Norrington explained his idea to Governor Swan, the Governor agreed it would not be easy but it must be done in order to keep his future son-in-law safe. They both walked down the stairs to where Will stood talking to Jack. After asking Jack about his sources for information, he believed his friend's story.

"Will my boy, we have a plan but it will take a little cooperation on your part."

Will looked at him with puzzlement. Just then Norrington called the guards back down. "Shackle Mr. Turner in the other cell."

"What?" Will and Jack said in unison. Will looked at the Governor.

"It's for your own good son."

The guards grabbed Will and put him in shackles attached to the wall.

"I don't like doing this Mr. Turner but I know these cells won't hold you without being in shackles and we need you where we can keep you safe."

With Will and Jack secured in separate cells, the Governor returned back to his mansion. This was definitely going to take some explaining and Elizabeth was not going to be happy. He took his time in going home, he was dreading the argument that was about to ensue. Unknowing to him, a dark hooded figure watched him as he walked. He followed him from the jail to his home, now he knew where to find his victim. His plan was ready to set in motion and Abrafro smiled in anticipation.