AN: I'm sorry this chapter took so long, I got writer's block for a while there and that's pretty unusual for me, but anyway here is the next chapter and I hope you enjoy it! Please keep the reviews going, I really appreciate them!
Free From Hell.
Disclaimer: I do NOT own Pirates Of The Caribbean, even though I really wish I did!
Chapter 10: The Fastest Ship.
Jack laid on his hammock and was trying to get some sleep. He felt wide awake ever since he got the news that his father knew where they were and that he was close. He sighed and looked down at Karla and smiled sadly at her. Ever since Jack had put his mother's necklace around his sister's neck she has gone to sleep holding the coin in her hand every night. He really thought he had finally set Karla free, but obviously he was wrong once again. It seemed like every time they got a hint of happiness in their lives, something came up to crush it once again. Jack sighed again and jumped softly down from his hammock and headed towards the galley.
"Ah, Jack me boy, have a seat and grab a drink, savvy?" Captain Williams looked up and grinned at Jack as he walked into the galley. Jack sat down and grabbed a bottle of rum and took a swig. Captain Williams smiled sorrowfully at the younger pirate.
"Can't sleep either, eh?" He asked looking into Jack's dark eyes. Jack nodded and sighed.
"Aye, I'm getting worried about Karla. Do you really think she'll be able te take care of herself yet if our dad come and attacks?" He asked taking another swig, looking at his captain with a worried look in his eyes. Captain Williams opened his mouth to speak when they heard a loud boom and the Black Pearl shook. Jack's eyes widened in shock.
"He's here! Karla!" He gasped and rushed out of the galley towards her room. Captain Williams hurried onto the deck to see the damage and get the crew ready for battle.
"Jack! Jack! W-what's happening?" Karla asked as another cannon was fired and hit the Pearl. She got out of bed as Jack rushed in.
"Karla, lass are ye okay?" Jack asked looking her up and down. Karla nodded with wide eyes. Jack lowered himself so he was eye level with his younger sister. "Karla, listen te me. I don't want you to fight this time, savvy? It's too dangerous!" Jack looked at her with serious eyes. Karla pouted and crossed her arms stubbornly. "I'm old enough to fight now, Jack! I can take care of meself!" She said as they heard the Pearls crew firing cannons. Jack looked at Karla with frustration and worry in his voice.
"Please just do it fer me, lass? I promise I'll let you fight next time, but this battle is just too dangerous!" He said desperately. Karla looked sad but nodded.
"Okay, but only for you, Jack!" She said as she sat down on her hammock and played with her mother's coin. Jack smiled sadly at her.
"There's a good lass, stay in here and lock the door, don't open it or come out at all until I come back in here, savvy?" Jack said as he walked out and stopped at the door and looked at her waiting for her answer.
"Okay Jack...please be careful." She whispered. Jack nodded and rushed out the door. Karla got up and locked the door and sat back down on her hammock praying everything will be alright.
"Captain, We ain't gonna let them board are we? It will be impossible for us te win if that happens. And not te mention the kids will be easy to capture!" Bootstrap asked as he was at the wheel. The Captain looked at Bootstrap with intense eyes.
"Nay we ain't. I would never let them children get hurt, savvy? Just keep sailing Bootstrap. We should be able to outrun them."
"Aye, this is the fastest ship in the Caribbean." Jack said as he approached Bootstrap and the Captain. The Captain chuckled sadly at Jack and nodded.
"Aye, it. Bootstrap would ye mind if Jack took the wheel. I reckon he would be able to outrun those scoundrels." Captain Williams asked as another cannon was fired by Captain Fierce Sparrow on the ship Dark Illusions and hit the Pearl by mere inches. Bootstrap stepped aside and let Jack take the wheel.
"We've almost done it already, lad! I know ye can outrun that ship! That cannon only got us by a few inches or so." Bootstrap said, looking back towards the opposing ship.
Jack steered the ship, keeping her in the direction so that the Pearl was always with the wind. He loved being at the wheel, and especially now he felt like he was actually doing something with purpose in his life. another cannon was shot and only skimmed the back of the ship. The captain chuckled and patted Jack on the shoulder. "Only a little further, lad and then we made it!"
"Aye, Jack their falling behind! Come on girl!" Bootstrap said as he leant against the railing of the Pearl and looked behind him.
Ten minutes later the Black Pearl was out of range of the Dark Illusions cannons and the crew had given up. Captain Williams chuckled as the crew of the Pearl cheered. Jack stood at the wheel grinning with pride.
"Excellent work lad! ye are the best pirate of yer age I have ever seen!" The Captain said as he took the wheel. "Spose you wanna see if Karla's okay, eh?" He asked. Jack nodded as he stepped aside.
"Aye, I'm sure she's okay though." Jack said smiling bravely. Bootstrap looked at Jack and grinned.
"Yer sister is one tough cookie lad! She'll be fine!" He said as he patted Jack on the shoulder. Jack smiled at him and headed towards their cabin.
"Karla, lass we did it!" Jack said happily as he knocked on the door of the cabin waiting for Karla to unlock it. Karla opened the door and smiled weakly at her older brother.
"That's great Jack!" She said as she stepped aside so he could come in. Jack's smile dropped as he looked at Karla. She was unusually pale and her eyes looked hazy. Jack sighed worriedly looking at Karla.
"Karla, sis are ye okay?" He asked.
Karla looked at Jack with pained eyes. "Jack I don't feel so well..." She fell unconscious and hit the floor. Jack rushed over to her side.
"Karla?" He asked with shock.
AN: What's wrong with Jack's sister? Sorry but you'll have to wait until the next chapter to find out! Sorry!