CHAPTER TWO

" I must warn you-they won't take too kindly of a woman aboard the ship. It's bad luck." Barbossa told Olivia.

" Oh…then I will do something about that. I will see you in a few days at the arranged meeting place." Olivia left then and Barbossa turned to Tia.

" I will be getting me ship back…no doubt about that."

" Be careful for appearances can be deceiving." Tia replied mildly.

" What do you mean by that?"

" You will see." Tia said before Barbossa whistled to his monkey. Jack jumped onto his shoulder as Barbossa walked back upstairs to get his things ready.

Olivia unlocked the door and called out for her mother. She found her in the sitting room, having a cup of tea and reading. Her mother was dressed in her mourning dress, her blonde hair tied up in a tight bun. As she held the cup to her lips, her hands shook. Her mother was still lost in her grief for her only son.

Olivia knelt down before her and took her free hand in her own," Mother?" she said softly.

" Yes Olivia?" she replied, her sad, tired eyes gazing down at her.

" Mother…I will be going away for awhile. I'm not sure how long I will be, but I hope we will have justice."

" What are you going to do Olivia?" Mrs. Conner stared at her,

" Please don't do anything rash."

" I'm going to get the person who killed Richard. I don't care what happens to me. As long as we have justice."

" My daughter, this not the answer. You are still grieving. Once it's passed, you will see-"

" Mother, I have made contact with a fellow who claims he was Captain of the Black Pearl."

Mrs. Conner's face went white. The very name sent shivers through the older woman's body. The Black Pearl.

" The Black Pearl?"

" Yes. That was where Richard was killed. The Captain says it is more than likely Richard's murderer is part of the ship's crew. His regiment was on that ship."

" So this means you will be-"

" Going aboard The Black Pearl." Olivia nodded.

Mrs. Conner put her teacup back on the table, " I will not let you do this. I've heard stories about that ship and it's curse. You will end up dead just like Richard. You will not go."

" I will go Mother…I have already made arrangements. Nothing will happen to me, I will be in the company of a ship's captain." She stood then. Mrs. Conner's shoulders slumped. Her daughter can be stubborn if she wanted to be. Just the thought of Olivia coursing with pirates made her furious.

They argued some more, Olivia was becoming frustrated. Finally, she left the room and went to her brother's old room. She needed to find some men's clothing. She came up with a pair of breeches, three white long-sleeved shirts, a jacket and a pair of boots. She bundled them up and left her mother's house without a second glance.

Barbossa stared out at the water. To look for his ship, he must borrow another ship…The Duchess was not in use and his crew was already on board. It had been one week since meeting Miss. Olivia and was waiting for her arrival.

" Mr. Barbossa?" he turned, " Aye?"

" It's Olivia." She greeted him. He did not recognize her in men's clothing.

" Will this do?" she asked , gesturing at her clothes.

" That be fine. Climb aboard Miss. Conner." Barbossa wasted no time in climbing aboard The Duchess. He helped her climb the ladder and she joined him on the deck. " Welcome aboard The Duchess Miss. Conner." Barbossa turned to his first mate, " Set sail Mr. Gibbs! We've a ship to find."