AN: POTC 3 in just a few days:). Yay!!! Lol. So yeah R&R. Thanks! By the way this might seem a little rushed but I'll make it better: ).

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The next morning was the beginning of a long couple of weeks. I had awoken to see Jack trying to put on his boots, which wasn't working out too well. His chest was still sore from the day before and the bending wasn't helping him any. "Jack!" I sat up and stopped him.

He was only on the edge of the bed so I crawled across and stopped him. "Darling I need to go be captain!"

"No you don't. You lived just fine before you were captain and I think you'll live now." I looked him in the eyes as he turned his head to look at me, his ragged breathing returning. "I just want you to get better."

"I know Alley. And I appreciate that." I brought him back down on the pillows. "Don't worry so much."

I got up and stood by him, my hands grazing across his face. "I love you."

"I love you too Alex." He brought my lips down to meet his before he pushed me back. I smiled and turned to leave. "Tell Gibbs, why don't you?"

I nodded and left to the helm. Around a week later, Jack found that he could easily lie on his side without hurting. I grinned. I knew he'd wanted to do that ever since he'd gotten shot. The first night he could lay on his side was the night I couldn't move. He'd held me close the whole night, not that I'd minded. I was extremely cautious of his wound when he'd hold me close. Soon after the bullet was removed.

A month later Jack was officially the captain of the Black Pearl once more. I smiled from my position on the deck. He was enjoying being in control again. As I tied a knot, I looked down and saw the ring still on my finger. It was still glistening and beautiful, as if nothing had ever happened. The truth was that a lot had happened. I had grown more emotionally attached to Jack and fallen even more in love with him than before.

I turned to the front of the ship and saw a city before me. It was Port Royal in all its glory. The docks were covered with people and as we sailed closer, I noticed someone familiar. Her brown waves were fluttering around her as she watched, knowing who it was. Mana smiled from a distance and I returned it. Jack left the wheel to Gibbs and came up beside me. "This is what you wanted, correct?"

I grinned up at him. "How'd you know?"

"I'm Captain Jack Sparrow love. I know these things."

I watched as my sister waited for the Pearl to dock. "Won't people be after you here?"

"Perhaps. But seeing as we have the Governor's daughter with us no one will do anything." I grinned as he faced me and pulled me close by the waist. "I won't let anything happen to you, savvy?"

"Savvy." I breathed against his lips as he kissed me.

We stayed like that for a few moments as the Pearl docked. Once it docked I was ecstatic with happiness. I hadn't seen my sister in quiet a few months. Jack laughed. "Go darling. I'll meet you shortly."

I nodded and pulled back, knocking into the gunshot wound. He winced but shooed me anyways. I had barely made it off the ship when I was greeted by my sister. We stood there hugging for a moment. She immediately noticed my ring. "You're engaged? When did this happen?" Through the smile I could see her shock.

"A couple of months ago."

"Well congratulations." We exchanged smiles once more.

"Thank you. Actually, while we're here I'm wanting to make it official before…" I trailed off, knowing she would panic if I told her half the pirates in the Caribbean were after us. "I just want to get it over with."

We hooked arms and walk to the side of the dock closest to the town. Mana was growing impatient as we waited for Jack. As a child, she had never been patient, something we had in common. Finally he arrived. "Hello Mana. Darling…" He greeted me with a kiss.

When we pulled apart, I watched them both. "Ready darling?" His face was serious.

"Yes." My words were nothing more than a single breath in the awkward silence.

Jack held both of his arms out, and Mana took it willingly as did I. We walked in silence as Jack led us to wherever he had in mind. I took in the surroundings, memories coming back to me as we walked. Me and Mana had always enjoyed Port Royal. A question popped into my mind for her. "How'd you know we were coming?"

She laughed. "I saw the ship from a distance and heard people talking. I knew that you'd be with Jack."

I blushed as Jack continued to lead us. "Where are we going?"

"You'll see." That was all I got from him.

Before long we arrived at a small church with weeds growing around it. I took it in slowly. It was a beautiful old building made out of brick with a cross engraved to the left of the door. The weeds tangled with the flowers growing next to them as they snaked up the sides. "It's beautiful."

Jack released his hold on us and grinned. "C'mon."

Mana laughed as I shot him a look that clearly told him not to rush me. I followed him into the church anyways, taking in the oldness of the structure. It was located behind the major streets of Port Royal in a tiny field. At the front of the church was a man that looked like a pirate. Jack introduced us. I forgot his name but he and Jack had known each other in brief meetings on the sea. He was going to marry me and Jack. A chill was sent up my spine as Jack continued to explain. As he spoke, Will, Elizabeth, Gibbs, and the rest of the crew entered. Before I knew it, we had rings on our fingers. The wedding was a blur with lots of speaking. I heard the man tell Jack that he may kiss me and Jack was more than happy to do so. He pulled me close and did as he was told. When we pulled apart I grinned at him. We were finally married. We stood there for a few moments as everyone left. Jack and I finally headed towards the door when Will ran back in. "Can I borrow Jack a second?" His eyes held fear and worry.

I just nodded and looked at him strangely as Jack followed him outside and closed the door. I sat in a pew, thinking about the past year. I had met Jack roughly 6 months ago. Not long after that, I'd fallen in love with him. I never would've thought that I'd be Jack Sparrow's weakness. He'd nearly gotten killed countless times for me. Jack had caused me to become someone I never would've dreamed of becoming; A pirate. Not that I minded of course. If I hadn't become one, I probably wouldn't be married to the famous captain.

My thoughts continued to circle each other relentlessly until I heard a commotion outside. I got up and turned to the door, watching it as I listened intently. I heard a voice I dreaded to hear. "Ye stole a ship, Jack."

"You said to get you a ship. Not to get you one fairly."

I heard Barbossa pause. "Is she worth this Jack?"

There was a moment of silence. For the first time, Jack wasn't sarcastic to him. "Yes." Another moment passed. "How'd you get here in the first place? Bloody guards every where. Surely they would've stopped you…"

"Ye are daft, Jack. This little field is right in front of the beach. Snuck on when I saw the Pearl."

"Ah. Well now that we have this settled, let's be on our way shall we?" I heard the door begin to open.

"Not so fast. Where's your girl?"

"Not here."

The door flew open as Barbossa entered and saw me. I met Jack's gaze. He was trying to get to me. He succeeded by finally pushing the elder pirate out of his way. Once he got to me, he wrapped his arm around my waist protectively and grinned in his famous fashion. "Looks like she's mine now."

We were about to exit when Barbossa cocked his gun. Outside the church, I could see Will standing with Elizabeth, ready to attack if needed. Jack shook his head at them. "Give her to me."

I felt a lump form in my throat. As much as I wanted to stay with Jack I knew I had to go with Barbossa. I could escape if I needed to. I turned in Jack's grasp. Only he could hear me. "I'll find you tonight." Jack nodded solemnly as he watched me. I felt the tears form as he whispered back. I'd never known him to be this gentle.

"There's an island on the course he'll take. An hour after sundown you'll be there. Be careful." The tears fell.

"Do I need to use this gun?"

"Shut up." Me and Jack both snapped at Barbossa.

He cupped my cheek with his ring-laden hand as I cried. "I love you Jack."

"Feeling's mutual." He claimed my lips in a desperate kiss.

I pulled myself from his comforting grip and walked over to the loathed pirate. "Are we going or not?"

The elder pirate grinned malevolently. "Aye." He led me out of the church as I stared at the ground. I felt my sister's gaze on me.

I couldn't force myself to look up at her. Before long we were on the stolen ship. The memory of Jack stealing it was fresh in my mind as flashbacks came to me. Barbossa led me to a deserted cabin. "I know ye won't be wanting to be with me… Yet." He laughed in that annoying way and left, the door closing.

I sat on the bed. It was hard, not at all like the Pearl's beds. I looked out the tiny window in the cabin. The sun was half way down. I wondered how Jack knew what course Barbossa would take. Perhaps Barbossa was that predictable. I figured that was it. Jack knew him too well. He had told me stories about how they used to not want to kill each other. I would always laugh and then receive a kiss from the Pearl's captain. I missed him as I curled my arms around my knees, drawing them closer to me. I sat there and watched the ocean. As blue as it was in the late evening sun, it wasn't as bright as it was when I was with Jack. I was paranoid, I knew, but I couldn't help it. I was too in love with him to control it.

I sat there for the longest time, praying that the sun would set. Eventually, it did so. A sigh of relief left my mouth as I told myself only another hour or so. I would watch for an island from the deck then jump. Jack didn't say when he'd be there. All he said was for me to be careful. Nothing more. I sighed and went out to the deck. Barbossa wasn't on the deck. I figured he was below deck, getting drunk or sleeping in his cabin. The crew member at the helm was watching me in a manner I didn't appreciate. I ignored his stares and paced around the unfamiliar deck, watching for an island. Finally, the land promised by Jack appeared. I looked nervously up at the man at the helm. He was still watching me.

Knowing that the island was parallel with the window in the cabin, I went back below deck and entered, locking the door behind me. I had noted earlier that the glass was old so that it would pop out easily. I gently pushed and pulled it free. I lay it on the bed that wasn't too far away and took a deep breath. We were close enough that I could easily reach the island. Without a second thought, I jumped out of the window. I had somewhat dived so I went deep into the water. I maneuvered myself through the water, the air slowly escaping me. When I fully surfaced, the ship was almost gone. I was on the shore by that point. I ran to the safety of the trees. If luck was on my side, then Barbossa would be a good day's journey away by the time Jack got to me.

Nestled deep within the trees was a large spring. The water was warm and inviting. I didn't bother to take off the pirate attire I was wearing. It surrounded me as I sunk into it. It wasn't that deep but it was deep enough to cover the top half of my body once I sat. My eyes closed after a few moments of peace. I began to think about what was supposed to happen tonight. Me and Jack were supposed to have our wedding night with out me jumping out a stolen ship's window. Part of me hated him for making me go through all the emotional and physical pain while the other part loved him for trying to protect me. I sat there for the longest time, waiting, until a voice echoed in my ears. I perked my head up at the sound of it. "Alex?"

"Jack?" My voice was hoarse and quiet as I stood and got out of the spring. My clothes stuck to me but I didn't care.

He appeared out of the thick forest of palm trees. His hair was blowing in the gentle breeze as he watched me. In the faint moonlight I could see him grinning, the golden teeth shining dimly. "Alley. I knew you'd be here."

I ran to him and he greeted me by pulling me close, his arms securing themselves around my waist. After a moment he met my lips in a desperate kiss. We parted when oxygen was needed then returned to our previous actions. I pulled myself back slightly, my hands on his shoulders. I returned his grin. "How long…?"

"It's almost sunrise." I grinned then looked away, feeling ashamed to cause all this trouble.

"I'm sorry for causing this trouble, Jack."

"Darling, it's too late now. We can't go back. Plus, I don't regret where any of this has taken us, do you?"

"No. You just always have to come save me."

"You're worth every moment wasted love."

I smiled at him and he brushed my damp hair aside. I was glad to be inside his arms once more. After a few more kisses, he led me back to the Pearl, where our honeymoon began.

Jack watched his girl sleep beside him in the faint moonlight. She looked like an angel to him. His arm was draped around Alex's waist as she slept off the past day's events. Guilt had pulled at him when he allowed her to leave with Barbossa just so she wouldn't be killed. Once they had entered his cabin, however, all guilt left when he led her to the bed and claimed her his once again. When he and the crew had left Port Royal, Gibbs and Will had told him that they would watch the helm while him and Alex had their make-shift honeymoon in his cabin. They had also said that they would bring them the food so they could be together. Jack knew why they were so generous; Teng would be coming soon and eventually a full-blown battle would erupt between him, Teng, and Barbossa Jack figured.

Alex stirred lightly under his arm and he grinned before relaxing on the pillows. The bare skin of her back was warm against his arm. He was honestly and truly in love with her. He slowly drifted off with her in his arms.

AN: How's that for fluff? I know it's probably rushed but idc haha. Well R&R:).