Chapter 4

Aboard the Dauntless

Jack as currently Commodore Crane was busy inspecting and expressing admiration for the H.M.S Dauntless as she ailed in pursuit of the Red Diamond, which had almost had a whole days start on them. He had been onboard for 3 days now and he was tired of naval life. He missed the Black Pearl as well. Although the Dauntless was the power in these waters it didn't match up to the majestic beauty and speed of the Black Pearl. Also, though Jack would rather die then admit it, he was missing his crew especially Anamaria and Gibbs.

Jack sighed dramatically and had just begun to coontie his military inspection when he was interrupted by the midshipman.

"Excuse me Commodore" the man saluted "the Red Diamond has been spotted on the horizon and the captain requires your assistance immediately."

Jack turned his back to the man and faced the sea once agan. The Red Diamond was a fast ship, nothing against the Black Pearl but she was definitely a faster ship then the Dauntless and the horizon was still a long way off.

"Bring me that horizon" Jack whispered as he looked out over the water as the sun set.

Aboard the Red Diamond

The ship was moving again, she had been dead in the water for a while but now she was moving and picking up speed. All of them had notice the increase in speed and decided it boded not well for them. Will, Elizabeth and Norrington had all been thrown into the brig after their brief encounter with the ships combined captains.

Will and Elizabeth sat slumped together on the floor talking in low earnest voices while the Commodore laid on the bench contemplating the Captains words.

FLASHBACK!!!

The captains turned in unison,

"Jack Sparrow"

At this Norrington forced his way forward and had just opened his mouth to say what he thought of the two captains when he noticed Elizabeth gesturing wildly from behind a pirate that was holding Will captive. She motioned fro him to be quiet and then drew her finger across her throat.

Norrington gulped slightly and drew of his attack and watched as Elizabeth relaxed slightly while her face was still very pale.

During this odd little occurrence between Elizabeth and Norrington Will had been staring intently at Captain Cres and was, to all appearances, scrutinizing Captain Cres who appeared to have noticed his attention and had started to look nervous.

Suddenly Will blurted out,

"You're a woman!?"

The Captain went pale with fury , rage and possibly a slight amount of fear. She or he lowered her face to Will's and smiled evilly before hitting him and then shouting

"How dare you!" and then turning to the same crew members who had brought the captives aboard shouted

"Lock them in the Brig,"

Then, once again, Will, Elizabeth and Norrington found themselves being thrown unceremoniously into the same cell.

END FLASHBACK

"Why" questioned Commodore Norrington "do they want us if they want Jack Sparrow? I mean we haven't seen him since the Black Pearl affair."

Will and Elizabeth looked at each other, guilt written all over their faces.

"Err "said Will "He may have been at the wedding,"

"WHAT!" shouted the Commodore immediately "You mean he was under my nose all that time!?"

Elizabeth giggled "he doesn't know the extent of it does he" she whispered to Will.

"What's so funny?" Demanded Norrington, as he looked at Will and Elizabeth's innocent faces.

Captains Cabin, Red Diamond

The two captains sat together in the cabin obviously discussing something secret and important. Secrecy hung in the air as thick as blood.

"We want our revenge!" demanded Captain Cres

"Be patient sister, Jack Sparrow will soon play into our hands, all sources point ti him being present at Port Royal and present at the wedding probably disguised."

"So?" questioned Captain Cres.

" Well the married couple are apparently his friends and as soon as he knows their gone…."

"He will fall into our trap." Finished Captain Cres, rubbing her hands together, eyes twinkling in a non friendly matter.

"Yes and then the Black Pearl will be ours, Captain Jack Sparrow will be dead and we will have the beginning of a pirate fleet!" concluded Grivas.