Chapter Seven

First Real Swords

AnaMaria was busy dressing and changing her almost two-year-old daughter when Jack walked in. In his grasp were two swords, each one signifying that they were made for brother and sister. "You're really excited about this aren't ye, Jack?" AnaMaria asked as she picked up her daughter. Jack nodded, setting the swords down. He ran a hand over the blades glancing at their beauty. The best thing about it was he had taken them from Will's old shop before the whole thing with Davy Jones started.

"Will won't be angry with you, will he, Jack?" AnaMaria asked, curiously. Jack shrugged, not really knowing how to respond to his lover's question. Ever since the twins were two years old, Jack Sparrow wanted to give them real swords. The only people that stopped him were AnaMaria with saying how they were too young and Will who always wanted to give his children their first real swords, made by his own hands. The male pirate sighed and looked over at AnaMaria.

"Are ye alright, Jack?" AnaMaria asked as she put Elizabeth down for her nap. Jack nodded, even though it was a lie. He couldn't wait for the return of his dear friend. But as it got closer and closer to Captain William Turner's return, Jack seemed to dread it even more. He didn't know how to explain everything to the Turner children or Will. Jack just hoped that Will wouldn't skin him alive when he found out that he was a father to not one, but two children.

Jack wiped the tears away from his eyes. For seven years he had felt the burden of this secret. It was now starting to take effect. He sighed and walked over to Elizabeth, gazing down at the sleeping babe. "What would ye think if I gave up piracy?" Jack asked AnaMaria. A gasp could be heard from the female pirate. Jack could already tell that AnaMaria wouldn't let him give up pirating but it was worth a shot.

He had Bella and Willy all so the East India Trading Company wouldn't hurt them. The company would do anything to get a hold of the children of the Pirate King and the Captain of the Flying Dutchman. What if they found out about Elizabeth? Jack thought to himself. Both of her parents were pirates as well. All was silent between the couple until AnaMaria spoke up, "Jack, what are ye sayin'? You love pirating almost more than you love me and yer daughter."

Jack was about to reply to AnaMaria when he heard two pairs of feet. In barged Bella and Willy. "Happy Birthday to us!" they shouted in unison. AnaMaria and Jack laughed. Jack scratched his bandana covered dreads as he looked at the twins. They were looking more and more like their parents everyday with their eyes and hair. "It is, is it?" Jack asked them sarcastically. "No, I don't think it is."

The siblings crossed their arms and stuck out their bottom lip. "Now this..." Jack said as he shook his finger at the twins, looking at AnaMaria. "This here is all Elizabeth Swann. With the whole lip and the getting her way." AnaMaria laughed into her hand at the way Jack was acting. "Well, let's see," AnaMaria said through laughter. "I believe Jack has a very special present for each of ye." Bella and Willy jumped up and down in excitement.

The male pirate reached over to the two swords and picked them up. He each handed one to Bella and Willy. Their eyes lit up as they gazed upon the swords. They were definitely at a loss for words. "Be careful," Jack warned. "They're real. Made by the captain of the Flying Dutchman when he lived in Port Royal."

AnaMaria and Jack watched Willy and Bella's expressions carefully. Especially Willy, the one who hated Will. They were expecting looks of hatred towards the sword from Willy. "Thank you!" Willy and Bella exclaimed.

"What do you think, Willy?" Jack asked, caustiously. Willy went from straight faced to smiling. Willy practically shouted, "I love it! I've always wanted a real sword but AnaMaria said I was too young!" Bella nodded in agreement to her brother and said, "I always hoped for a sword by the famous Will Turner!" Jack and AnaMaria exchanged looks, happily. The twins turned and took off running with the swords in their hands.

"Don't run!" Jack and AnaMaria called out after them, even though it was probably too late. Once again, the couple looked at each, smiling.

"We did good, Jack."

"Aye. We did good."

A/N: So what do you all think? I really like how this chapter turned out. Chapter Eight will focus on mainly Bella and Jack's relationship with Will appearing in the chapter. Chapter Nine will focus on Willy and Jack's relationship with Will appearing and then Chapter Ten... the moment you all have been waiting for! Then it'll get better... promise! Well that's all. Please review!