The tribesmen were surprised to find Mami Utai out of her hut so early in the morning. She usually stayed inside in the cover of darkness unless she was seeking special herbs. She walked around studying each of her "men." Each had been hand picked by Abrafro for her; each was deadly in their own special way. He only took the strongest from each tribe and once under Mami's control, they were taught to be killers. He taught them swordmanship as well as many other weapons. These were her guards – they would die protecting her.

She had them all practice some sword skill for her and after watching, she choice two to follow her. She then had them wait in the area near her hut. They were instructed to fight Will as soon as he left the hut. Mami entered the hut where Will has sitting polishing a sword. This sword was special, Mami had cursed it so that even the slightly contact would make the opponent weaken, a good size cut would mean death. "Will, my dear, would you prove ya skills ta me today?"

"Of course, what would you have me do," Will answered.

"I have two men dat have not proven loyal to me. I want you to fight 'em and kill 'em. You do dat for me?"

"Aye," was all he said. He stood up and looked at her, his eyes were black reflecting the emptiness of his soul. She walked outside and Will followed her. She moved to the side of the hut and immediately the two tribesmen stood up and drew their swords. Will drew his as well.

"The test will begin," thought Mami, "let's see the boy's skills."

Will blocked the first strike by the shorter of the two men and dodged the other attackers strike. He jumped up to prevent a low strike and rolled out only to have the two follow him. With a kick to one throwing the man off balance, he took on the taller one and sliced at his arm. The man felt the sting and dropped to a knee as he did the shorter man prepared his attack. Will did a simple change of body into a roll and ran the man through his back. Mami Utai smiled this boy did have something to him. The shorter man lie dead and the second began his attack. Will made quick sport of him and it was only a short time when he fell next to his fellow tribesman. Mami was very pleased, he is all that I want and more.

As Mami ordered the bodies of the two dead men removed, a tribesman from an island not far away arrived. He was a good spy for Mami; her early warning system as it were. As he started to speak, Mami told Will to go back to the hut and rest after his fighting session. The messenger then explained to Mami that there had been strangers at a nearby island asking questions about her mate. Mami asked the man what had been told. He assured her that all the people had learned was that Will was now lost to them and no one knew of his location. Then came the disturbing news, the tribesman had heard the strangers talking about Abrafro being killed and not telling them about Will's location. Her mood turned very dark and angry after hearing of Abrafro's death. He was to recruit her new crew, hand pick them for her. Not only had she lost Abrafro but where was her ship? Mami sent her spy back to make sure that the strangers did not return and to make sure that they learned nothing of Will's whereabouts.

Mami entered the hut and just as she had ordered Will was on the bed sleeping. She knew her spell controlled him and his soul was hers but she wanted to make sure that none of the Will could be reached by these "friends" in any way. Abrafro's reports to her about Will were going to be very handle now; she had information to test him. She woke Will up and told him that she feared another attack against her. "I will protect you with my life, you know that," Will replied to her fears.

"Yes, I know but these assassins are different – they knew you before – they want to take you away."

"I will not leave; I am yours."

"Do you remember a certain Captain Jack Sparrow," Mami looked directly into his eyes and waited for a response.

Will thought and said, "I do remember the name but not the face of this man. If he tries to harm you, I will kill him as I did the others today."

"Yes of course. But what of Elizabeth Swann?" To Mami Utai this was the biggest test, the one of true love.

"Elizabeth? I do not remember that name. Is she of importance?"

"Only because she wished to harm us both love."

"She will not succeed. Should she come, I will kill all of them."

Mami was pleased and knew Will was hers no matter what, as long as she was alive he would "see" no other. She trusted his skill with a blade but she knew nothing of the others. She walked to where her herbs were and began making a potion. It took her a long time but when it was finished she walked over to Will.

"'ere drink this."

Will did as he was told without question. Mami Utai smiled and thought to herself, "just in case. They will never suspect."

A quick thanks to Austin Bay, Willizabeth4Everx3, mypiratecat1 for the reviews and encouragements. Special thanks to CaptnJacklynSparrow for the help and the reviews.