Eh? what's this? a new chapter? yayz! well i'm sorry for like the huge delay what is it a month or so? D: i'm so sorry but i was busy with other things death stares school. Well anywayz thanks to MentalPatient911 and Noyesgirl for all of your support; very much appreciated -. Right ok... on with the story!!
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Chapter Seven
Ellen may have gone to her cabin but she didn't go to bed; although it was a bit hard when the ship sounded like there was a party (without the music that is; unless you class a load of drunken pirates singing as music). So she resorted to sitting at the desk doodling on scrap pieces of parchment, staring out to sea or listening to the crew in their drunkenness. She could have listened to her MP3 player but listening to the crew was more fun.
There were many conversations, jokes and songs taking place. She listened to the songs the most as they amused her; so she tried her best to learn them as they were often repeated later, that way she could join in. However, one song she didn't have to learn and she sung along straight away.
'Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me.
We pillage, we plunder, we rifle, and loot,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.
We kidnap and ravage and don't give a hoot,
Drink up me 'earties, yo ho.
Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me.
We extort, we pilfer, we filch, and sack,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.
Maraud and embezzle, and even high-jack,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.
Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me.
We kindle and char, inflame and ignite,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.
We burn up the city, we're really a fright,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.
We're rascals, scoundrels, villans, and knaves,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.
We're devils and black sheep, really bad eggs,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.
Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me.
We're beggars and blighters, ne'er-do-well cads,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.
Aye, but we're loved by our mommies and dads,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.'
After it was finished there was a cheer and a roar of laughter from the other side of the door; Ellen laughed too.
'Geez to think that song's around today, well in my time. I've heard that song recently; I wonder where from… a film maybe?' Ellen wondered when she heard a voice from the other side of the door.
'See… I told 'er I'd teach yous lot tha' song; now ye all bloody singin' it' Jack slurred.
'I wonder who he means.' Ellen thought; when a second voice spoke.
'Cap'n, we be out o' rum' he gruffly said.
'Aye, then I will be gettin' s'more' Jack replied cheerily.
'Bloody piss-heads' Ellen scoffed. Moments later there came a continuous thudding sound that ended in a louder one at the end.
'Are ye all right Cap'n?' the voice from before inquired.
'Aye; I seem to have fallen down th' stairs. S'alright though, I landed on me 'ead!' Jack whined, beginning to laugh which set off a tremendous cheer.
'Dumbass; must've been the forbidden stairs' Ellen mocked sarcastically. 'So that's what's down there, bloody rum. Boy is Jack going to feel that in the morning' she giggled; with that she yawned and decided to go to bed. So she snatched her boots off and put them at the side of her bed; blew out the lantern that was on the desk and climbed into bed. As she lay there she heard a muffled growling noise (now that the crew had become quieter and she could hear faint snoring) and clutched her stomach. She'd forgotten that she hadn't eaten upon getting there.
'How the hell did I not notice that?' she asked herself; she shrugged and rolled onto her left side, coming face to face with the cabin wall. Her eyes soon felt very heavy and the slight rocking of the ship didn't help; it was quite comforting and relaxing. So it didn't take her long to fall asleep.
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Ellen awoke the next morning to numerous noises; scratching, knocking and hissing, all coming from the door. She sat up and opened her eyes; she instantly closed them again before slowly re-opening them as the cabin was full of golden sunlight. Ellen yawned and stretched her arms when she heard a voice from the door.
'Are you up yet lassie?' the voice whispered; Ellen realised that it was Jack.
'Hmmm' Ellen replied sleepily. 'Bugger off Jack' she thought, glaring at the door; she hated getting up.
'So ye are up then; come on we've already set sail!' Jack hissed. Ellen was combing her fingers through her hair whilst looking out to sea upon hearing they'd set sail.
'So we have…' Ellen answered drowsily; considering Tortuga was slowly shrinking into the distance. So she stopped combing her hair and dangled her feet over the edge of the bed and leaned over for her boots; finding them she pulled them on. Ellen stood up and ruffled her clothes as they were slightly crumpled from sleeping in them. She then re-did her hair in a pony tail (well as best as she could) before staggering sleepily towards the desk. She grabbed the key that lay on it and walked over to the door.
When Ellen had unlocked the door and opened it Jack was leaning against the wall, rubbing his head. When he saw her he stood up straight (well as best as Jack can be).
''bout bloody time too' Jack snarled although not nastily. Ellen just ignored him; walked through the door and locked it behind her. As she turned around she could see numerous people (well men) sleeping in the galley.
'Jack, how is the ship sailing when the crew are down here?' Ellen inquired; Jack smiled.
'Ah that's where your wrong love; not all of me crew are down here, a couple are above deck.' Jack informed; 'You don't always need many people to sail a ship, so long as you are an experienced pirate or sailor then you're fine, savvy?' Jack added seeing a puzzled look on Ellen's face; although she was still confused as to how that was possible but she couldn't be bothered to ask further. Jack began rubbing his head again which Ellen noticed.
'So did ones self have fun last night?' Ellen mocked; Jack looked at her and put on a pained smile.
'Yeah… had a laugh and a bit o' rum… the usual' he replied wincing as his head stung with pain again as thoughts of the previous night flooded back to him; Ellen raised an eye brow.
'I see. So you're all fit and well after the visit to the bottom of the stairs?' Ellen asked sarcastically. Jack blushed and looked at the floor rubbing the right side of his head. 'Maybe my humour was a bit harsh…' Ellen thought. When Jack eventually looked up at her he smiled.
'Well then; best be getting ready for your introduction' he announced; rubbing his hands together. Ellen had begun to daydream in Jack's silence so this sudden outburst made her jump.
'Sorry Jack what did you – Wait a minute; what introduction?!' Ellen questioned in surprise.
'The one to the crew love' Jack sarcastically answered.
'Oh… that introduction' Ellen remembered; Jack mimicked the 'oh' but stopped when Ellen began death staring him.
'So then, if you'd be so kind as to go above deck to the helm, I'll get these lazy gits up and introduce you.' Jack ordered. Ellen nodded and began to walk, well attempt the obstacle course of sleeping bodies; when she stopped and turned around.
'Ermmm… Jack?'
'Aye'
'Well… Ermmm… Where's the helm?' she queried; Jack rolled his eyes.
'Where you steer the ship' Jack snapped sarcastically.
'Oh… Oh yeah!' Ellen remembered rubbing the back of her neck. She then turned around and continued with the obstacle course; leaving the galley eventually at the end. Jack stood and shook his head in disbelief.
'You know… Maybe that girl is from the future' Jack thought to himself; 'After all it would make sense; but then again how do you know for sure…' Jack's conscience argued; he just shrugged his shoulders as he looked around the galley at his sleeping crew and frowned.
When Ellen walked out on deck, the mid-day sun felt warm on her face, as a soft breeze ruffled her clothes and hair. She looked both to her left and right; the Pearl was now surrounded by ocean. No islands or land of any sort could be seen; just sea, sea and more sea.
'You know, I could get used to this; it's a bit like a holiday on a cruise ship... Just more out in the ocean' Ellen hoped; walking towards the stairs to the helm. As she began to climb them she heard a voice; it was Jack.
'Get up ye lazy gits! I want movement, MOVEMENT!!' He frightfully bellowed; making Ellen jump.
'Jee-sus! If they're not awake now then, well… they must be dead!' She scoffed.
When Ellen reached the top of the stairs she paused and gasped; a man with grey hair and beard stood at the wheel. When he looked over and saw her; his eyes widened and he took a drink from a small flask.
'What in Mary mother of God are ye doing here lassie? Who are ye?' The man asked in shock. Ellen just looked at him; opening her mouth to speak but then closing it again as her mind went blank of what to say.
After an eerie silence a scuffle of footsteps could be heard below; Ellen peered over the railing. The crew were now on deck and Jack was at the bottom of the stairs. She snatched herself back, away from the railin as she wanted to avoid the eye of the crew for as long as possible.
'Cap'n what's th' problem?' a tall scrawny looking pirate asked.
'Nothing to worry about mate; just stay here a moment, savvy?' Jack ordered beginning to climb the stairs; the other pirate looked down to a smaller one who grunted and rolled his eyes. When Jack reached the top of the stairs he walked over to Ellen's side.
'Ah Mr Gibbs; I see you've already met young Ellen' Jack informed; seeing the confused look on Gibbs face.
'E-Ellen?' Gibbs repeated.
'Aye; are ye going deaf man in your old age?' Jack asked sarcastically; raising an eye brow. Gibbs shook his head and gestured his hand for Jack to come over; to which Jack obliged, leaving Ellen feeling slightly secluded.
'Cap'n, when and how did she get here and why?' Gibbs questioned.
'Yesterday, I brought her here and because she has no where else to go.' Jack replied; Gibbs scratched his head in bafflement.
'Cap'n, how many times do I have to tell ye? It's bad luck to-'Gibbs began.
'To bring a woman on board; yes Gibbs I know, you've told me thousands of times ye superstitious git.' Jack finished for him; patting him on the back. Gibbs just nodded in agreement and chuckled.
'Besides Ellen here is now a member of the crew' Jack explained looking at her and smiling. 'Although she doesn't know much about sailing' he muttered. Gibbs looked slightly puzzled again but shook it off and looked at Ellen; stepping towards her.
'Well then; I be Joshermee Gibbs; first mate here on the Black Pearl. I'll keep an eye out for ye missy during your stay; making sure no trouble comes to ye.' He introduced; holding out his right hand. Ellen looked at his grubby hand and hesitantly took it in her own right hand.
'Ellen Tellsing from England and now your newest member of the Black Pearl.' She smiled; shaking their hands. Jack clapped in approval which made him receive looks of annoyance from both Ellen and Gibbs.
'My bad' he admitted, holding his hands up in surrender making Gibbs and Ellen laugh.
'Well then; we've started this introduction so let's finish it!' Jack proposed.
'Aye' Gibbs replied; Ellen nodded. Jack walked over to the railing and leaned on it; looking down at the crew.
'Oi you lot! I've got someone I'd like ye to meet' Jack announced. He then turned to face Ellen and waved her over. She really wanted to kill him right now for making her do this; she gulped and slowly walked to the side next to where Jack stood.
The crew gaped up at the new stranger alongside their captain; Gibbs also appeared on Jack's other side.
'This is Ellen Tellsing' he said; pointing to her and making her feel embarrassed. 'She has joined us on the Pearl as a member of the crew. 'Jack informed; Ellen shuffled uncomfortably as she began to turn many shades of red when she felt a sharp pain in her side.
'Ow!' She hissed looking at Jack who had just nudged her with his elbow.
'Well say something.' Jack whispered; Ellen looked down at the crew and put on a fake smile.
'Ermmm… Hello' She addressed; slowly lifting her left arm and waving. The crew burst into murmurs; looking from one to the other. Jack rolled his eyes and continued.
'If any of ye thinks about or does lay a finger on her in harm or scally-wagginess then I will personally throw you off the ship' Jack glared. 'Now to work!'
'Aye!' the crew shouted in reply as they began to disperse to their jobs, well all but one; he was small and had no hair.
'Ermmm… Cap'n do we have a heading?' He asked.
'Aye' Gibbs chirped in; after all it was his shift at the helm.
'Ah' Jack replied; pulling out a compass from inside his coat. He opened the lid of the compass and it's needle began to spin round at quite a fast speed.
'What the hell? That's no normal compass… I think it's broke' Ellen claimed to herself as she peered over Jack's arm at it. The arrow came to an abrupt stop and Jack pointed in the same direction.
'Set sail in a general... that way direction' Jack ordered; whilst Ellen, Gibbs and the small man looked in the same direction.
They were still staring when Jack snapped the compass shut which pulled them from their trance.
'Come on now, tuite sweet' Jack growled placing the compass back in his coat before walking down the stairs. Gibbs returned to the helm and the other man scuttled off; Ellen followed Jack.
'Jack… That compass it's broke isn't it? I mean, it doesn't even point north' Ellen questioned; Jack stopped and turned on his heel.
'Ah but that's where your wrong love' he began; retrieving the compass once again from his coat, opening it and holding it in front of her. 'This compass is unique' he finished; Ellen raised an eye-brow.
'So… is that unique as in broke?' Ellen scoffed; Jack rolled his eyes and then looked at her offended.
'Why does everyone say that?' Jack pouted jokingly. 'No, no, no; this compass points to where ever it is that you want most' Jack informed.
'Yeah sure, so it's a magical compass? ' Ellen replied sarcastically.
'No more magical then you supposedly being from the future love.' Jack frowned. Ellen sighed, he had a point; she couldn't prove she was from the future, well not with strong evidence anyway.
'Well then what would it be that you want most then Captain Sparrow?' Ellen inquired.
'Well I can't be telling you just yet, savvy?' Jack replied amused as she rolled her eyes. With that Jack turned away and walked in the direction of the galley. Ellen looked around the ship; it was teaming with life from both the crew and what seemed to be the ship itself. She was day dreaming in the peacefulness when the word job kept ringing through her mind.
'Wait… aren't I supposed to be doing something?' She thought; looking towards Jack who was nearing the stairs to the galley.
'Hey Jack! What do you want me to do?' Ellen asked. Jack paused for a moment, then lifting his first finger in the air signalling her to wait before hurrying down the stairs. Ellen folded her arms impatiently and looked out to sea. She was once again day dreaming when she was tapped on the shoulder. She turned around to come face to face with Jack who shoved a mop into her hands and nudged a wooden bucket full of water in her direction with his foot. Ellen looked at the mop, to the bucket and then to Jack with her mouth open in shock.
'I want ye to swab the deck and clean anything else that needs it, savvy?' Jack smirked.
'What?!' Ellen paused to look around the deck; it was pretty filthy. 'All of it?!' She screeched; Jack nodded.
'All of it; every inch love. I told you that if you were to stay here you'd have to work' Jack sniggered.
'So you give me the crappiest job ever! Why couldn't I be lookout or something?! A girl shouldn't have to do this sort of thing!' Ellen snarled; Jack sighed.
'One; everyone who is new starts with this job, even I did. Two; to be a lookout you need to be a skilled and experienced sailor and three everyone is treated equally on my ship; that includes both men and women.' Jack informed; counting the answers off on his fingers as he spoke.
'He's trying to wind me up; well two can play at that game' Ellen schemed to herself. 'Well then; I'm not qualified to do this' Ellen sneered throwing the mop on the floor. Jack tutted and picked it up. 'Anyway, why can't you do it?' Ellen growled.
'I'm the captain and besides; no one needs qualifications to do this job, anyone can do it even a bloody monkey. Besides as I am captain I can choose who does what job, savvy?' Jack enforced; placing the mop back into Ellen's hands before turning away. Ellen groaned in frustration and slammed the mop into the bucket making the contents splash all over her.
'Awww crap!' Ellen yelled as she tried to wipe herself down; cursing more as she did. Then she remembered that she still hadn't eaten.
'Oh and Jack?' Ellen began sweetly, 'I'm still hungry!!' she snapped.
With in several seconds an apple flew through the air from the galley; luckily Ellen saw it and caught it, if not it would have probably hit her in the face. 'Thanks…' Ellen grumbled. 'Trying to kill me now eh?' Ellen accused; rubbing the apple on her shirt and taking a bite.When she had finished it off, she threw the core into the sea.
'Well done Ellen; next time keep your mouth shut, you could've got away without doing anything' She scolded herself; before beginning the grueling task of her new job.
Hi! well i hope you liked that chapter. I am in the process of writing eight but hell knows when it will be finished but i will update as soon as possible. So don't abandon me and please make sure you review as all comments are appreciated -
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