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Unfortunately this will be the last chapter.

But I will put up an Epilogue.

Chapter 16:
One Day

A couple of minutes later, I had fought my way from the Gallows to where I was now standing. I looked around and noticed that I was standing behind Will who was still trying to fight away any one of Norrington's men that was brave enough. I rubbed my wrists vigorously; they still hurt from the shackles that I had been wearing.

I felt something tickle my nose, so I shooed it away finally realizing that it was Will's hat. I smiled and was about to say something when Norrington beat me to it "I thought we might have to endure some manner of ill-conceived attempt but not from you. You are actually the last man I would have thought of to free Jack Sparrow."

I then shouted out "Captain Jack Sparrow, if I may'. Will then rolled his eyes at my statement as the Governor began to speak quite angrily "On our way back to Port Royal I granted you clemency, and this is how you thank me? He is a pirate!" I then turned to look at Will who then said angrily "And a good man!"

I then smile and nod proudly while pointing to myself. Will took a step towards the crowd and pointed back at me while saying "This pirate, as you call him Governor Swann. Is a man, a man with feelings and intentions. Even though his intentions may be somewhat disvalued for you…." He then stops and points to Norrington.

He once again continues "…and you. That doesn't mean that he has no intentions at all! If all I've achieved here is that the hangman will earn two pairs of boots, instead of one. So be it! At least my conscience will be clear." I looked down at the ground trying to cover up the fact that I was smiling.

Will then turned back around and walked towards the Governor while saying "Now I suggest that you give this pirate as you say a little respect Governor. Do you know why?" I then interrupted him by saying "Because he'll kill ye, if ye don't. Eh mate?" Will then turned around and said confused "No, I am not going to kill him".

I nodded while saying "I see… continue then". I then waved my hands up and down signaling for him to continue his speech. Will then walked up to the Governor once more and said, "I hate that bloody man as much as you do!" My eyes then narrowed so I asked confused "Ye hate me mate? Well, that's a shame, I wouldna think ye erewould... But wait why would ye save me then?"

Will rolled his eyes while shouting "If you interrupt me once more, I swear I will kill you!" I took a few steps back from him while closing my mouth. Will then pointed at me while continuing "I hate that man Governor! As do you! But that is no reason to destroy your daughters happiness."

The Governor then looked down at the ground sadly while Norrington began to snicker. He snapped his fingers and the guards put their guns at the ready. I took a few steps towards Will and he did the same. I then asked him "Any more plans mate?" Will then looked at the guards around him while admitting "No, I thought the speech would have worked."

I rolled my eyes as Norrington began to speak "You forget your place Turner." I looked at him as he answered, "It's right here… between you and Jack". The Governor took a few steps towards us and then shouted at the men "For God Sakes, put your guns and swords down!" My eyes gave him a look of bewilderment and of confusion as he walked towards me and said "Jack, I want my daughter to be happy."

I gave him a small smirk and then answered, "So do I Governor, but 't seems that I've lost th' lass'. Do ye know 'ere she be?" The Governor then shook his head and said, "The last I've seen of her was when she left the hanging." I nodded as Norrington then spoke "I'm sorry to interrupt this friendly little episode, but Jack I will kill you one day, and that day will be tomorrow".

I sighed and as I did so I took one glimpse up at the sky and noticed Mr. Cottons parrot. I began to smile as I walked towards the Governor and pointed at him while saying "We'll I'm feeling actually rather quite good about this..." James then interrupted me while asking, "What do you feel good about Sparrow?" I ignored his comment and continued, "I think we've arrived at a very special place, eh?"

I take a few steps towards the Governor while continuing "Spiritually…Ecumenically…Grammatically…" I then take a few steps towards Will and say, "I was rooting for you mate. But it just so happens that I'm the better man." Will then smiles at me knowing that I was joking. Or was I?

I take a few steps backwards towards the border while saying "James, I guess destiny intertwined. That's too bad for you isn't it?" I then was about to say my infamous line when I remembered "Oh, and Will. Take care of those sheep, now will ye?" Will then chuckled, so I turned around once more. I then hit my head lightly while turning around once more saying, "Where are my manners. Will…. nice hat".

Will began to chuckle, so I quickly walked towards the edge and began to shout "Friends! This is the day that you will always remember as the day that..." I then fell backwards off the tower and into the water.

A few seconds later I landed in the water. I began to swim my way to where I saw the Black Pearl. Once I reached the Pearl I was heaved onto the decks. I looked around the deck and saw Gibbs in front of me so I asked "I thought you were supposed to keep to the code". Gibbs gave me a small smile while responding, "We figure they were more actual... Guidelines".

My smile had turned into a frown so I asked "I am guessing 'Lizabeth taught you that"? Gibbs nodded and replied "Aye, Captain." I walked towards Cotton who handed me my hand and I replied sadly "Thank you mate". Ana Maria then made her way to me and said "The Black Pearl is yours…. Captain".

I smiled at her and then walked over to the steering wheel with a look of admiration across my face. I then looked around and realized that I had become too emotional so I began to shout orders "On deck you scabrous dogs! Man the braces! Let down and haul to run free. Now bring me that horizon..." I then take out my compass and smile at it while singing a song that Lizzie taught me "And really bad eggs…drink up me hearties yo ho".

I then snapped the compass shut and sighed. Gibbs then asked "Jack do we have a heading?" I shrugged my shoulders and muttered "Take the wheel, I need to sit somewhere." Gibbs then nodded and whispered "The heading Jack…. Perhaps somewhere where there's freedom?"

My eyebrows narrowed as he began to smile at me and said "Miss. Elizabeth told me that too. I suppose that ye be wanting to wait for her." Suddenly the ship shook, so Gibbs then said to me "It was probably just a reef Captain". I then examined the ship and shouted, "We are not moving Gibbs! Fix that now!" Gibbs nodded and walked away from me while shouting orders at the crew.

I then turned around and saw that the Royal Navy was firing canons at us. I sighed and whispered "Bugger". So I ran towards the anchor and pulled it out quickly while shouting "Ana Maria, take the wheel! Gibbs make sure that the men have taken enough speed. I'm not sure if the wind is good enough this time. We must leave now!"

Gibbs looked at me confused while asking "But sir, the lass!" I nodded and whispered "Things don't always go our way in life mate." Gibbs nodded and ran quickly to his position.

A few minutes later we had managed to sail away from Port Royal. I sat in the corner of the deck sipping rum. Ana Maria walked up to me and said, "What's the matter Jack?" I looked up at her and whispered "Nothing deary." Ana Maria then sat down beside me and said "Jack, I've known you for longer than that. I know when men are telling the truth and when they are lying. I learned that from you, you know you did steal my ship!"

I chuckled and so did she, but she continued, "Now, tell me what is the matter." I looked at her sadly and whispered while taking out my compass "I just wish I would have told her." Ana Maria then smiled at me and said "You know Jack, I have regretted many moments in my life before too. But I've got a little feeling that things are going to work out between you two. If not today, then another day."

I opened my compass and closed it quickly because I did not want to know where it pointed. I smiled as Ana Maria had gotten up, and she then turned around quickly and said, "You know, Jack. Gibbs has been telling me that sleep does a man some good. Why don't ye listen to him?" I nodded as I got up and whispered, "Aye, sleep might do me some good."

I walked down the stairs into the hall where my cabin was. I opened the door to my cabin and walked inside. The first thing I spotted was my old desk. I smiled at it while whispering, "At least I've got the Pearl". I sat down at my desk and took out my compass and opened it, and it pointed towards my left. I sighed remembering that Port Royal was towards my left. I then closed my eyes and said out loud "One day Elizabeth, if not today then another."

I then heard a creaking noise and a voice say "Or sooner than you think". I turned around shocked to see Elizabeth walk out of my closet. I got up quickly and asked, "How did you get here luv?" Elizabeth took a step towards me and whispered, "Will. He told me to come to the docks and when I arrived I saw Gibbs who told me they were on their way to rescue you. I thought it would be a nice surprise."

I turned away from her and began to look at my compass while smiling. Elizabeth then asked "It is a nice surprise isn't it Jack?" I looked down at the floor sadly and whispered, "I thought I left you, luv". Elizabeth took a few steps towards me and grabbed my hand while saying "I thought I left you too. Until Gibbs explained to me Will's plan."

I turned around and whispered "'lizabeth…." Elizabeth grabbed my hand and asked "Yes Jack?" I closed my eyes and grabbed her head and kissed her. She kissed me back for a few seconds and then pulled away and began to talk. As she spoke, I began to kiss her neck. She spoke "And its okay not to tell me that you love me…" I began to kiss my way up to her lips as she continued "….I know it must be hard for you…" I smiled and then whispered into her ear "I love you 'Lizabeth."

Elizabeth's eyes flew open in shock, so I took this as the opportune moment to kiss her forcefully. So I grabbed her hands and kissed her lips with the utmost amount of passion I could provide. Elizabeth responded to my kiss, but began to kiss up and down my neck while whispering "I love you too Jack." I gave her a seductive grin as she said this.

She smiled back at me and I whispered to her "You know luv. It would be wise for you to stop interrupting me, or else I will be forced to punish you." Elizabeth smiled and kissed me back once more while whispering "Then I guess I'll just have to interrupt you once more…"

Authors Note:

I cannot believe this story is over.

To be honest I was planning on writing about 2 or 3 more chapters.

But then I realized that it was time for me to conclude it.

There will be an epilogue, remember.

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