Disclaimer: Sadly, I must say that all characters and objects pertaining to the movie Pirates of the Caribbean are property of Disney and not my own. Even though I would love to own Jack Sparrow, sadly I don't. All other characters and objects are of my own creation.

Author's Note: Once again, I'm having to change a few things up. The year Rachel is found is no longer 1688 but it is 1687. The plot has a lot to do with the time line I'm trying to work with and in the end hopefully it all comes together like I've planed. But as we all know, Jack can foil plans fairly quickly! Anyways, thanks to everyone for reviewing and reading my story! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do writing it. Advice, suggestions, and constructive criticism is always welcome!

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Chapter 7

"This is going to be a blood bath."

"Drinks round the house!" Jack shouted loudly as he burst into the Faith Bride.

Cheers echoed from the pirates and whores as the free round of drinks made their way around. Gibbs and Jack made their way through the tangle of romping couples and fighting drunks to a booth settled at the back of the tavern. The patrons who were heavily involved in the loose women grunted their protests as Jack demanded them to clear out. Reluctantly they gave up their seat and Jack and his first mate settled in.

He kept his eyes on the door of the tavern, grinning mischievously as three men entered and made their way towards Jack.

"Ye best be havin' a good reason for this, Jack Sparrow." the taller of the men said as they slid into the booth.

"I called ye wonderful gents here because I seem to find myself in a bit of a situation."

"Jack, if you owe someone money don't ask me to help you out this time. Elizabeth is pregnant and knowing you, you owe them more than what the King of England wanted for your head." Jack stared blankly at the young William Turner.

"Didn't know ye made a woman out of my Elizabeth, congrats." Gibbs cleared his throat loudly before Jack and Will could start on their normal battle of words.

"What the captain is tryin' to say is that we picked up three extra pieces of cargo. One is here in Tortuga and needin' protection. And the other two belonged to .."

"Belonged to the one pirate that wants nothing more than to display me head on the mast of his ship."

"And what is your plan?"

"Well Morgan. I was hoping I could call in your services as Deputy Governor for that small favor ye be owing me. The third piece of cargo that is here will be residing in the old chapel near the edge of town. I want constant protection for every person there. If said cargo is mistreated or damaged.." the man chuckled.

"I'll have some of my best on it, Jack."

"And what are you wanting from me?" Jack gave his mischievousness grin once again.

"Well, Gibbs has volunteered to help Morgan and I'll be in desperate need of a first mate. Up to the challenge, Bootstrap?" Bootstrap Bill Turner nodded a silent agreement with Jack.

"Now then, that leaves one last thing. I'll be needed to get into Port Royal, whelp, and you are going to help me." Will groaned, the thought of having Jack on his ship and even in the same port as Elizabeth was unsettling but in the end he agreed.

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"Jack, exactly who are you running from?" Will asked as he stood at the helm of his ship, the Emerald Sea.

He had chosen not to question Jack on what ever business he was involved in until they were away from the gossip of Tortuga. Jack turned from the railing and faced him.

"Cutlass... Roger Cutlass ." Will cursed under is breath at the mention of the name.

"You mean to tell me that the Roger Cutlass , the terror of the Asian seas is after you?" Jack merely nodded. "Damn you, Jack Sparrow. You knew, you bloody well knew that I'd take you to Port Royal with me and yet you didn't think I should know before hand that you have the one pirate in the world that the British Navy is even scared of, is after you! What did you do to him?"

"Two of his crew members were aboard a French merchant ship we looted. The men volunteered to join me crew and we thought nothing of it. That same day, we picked up Rachel on Rum Island and they were found conspiring to harm her in the most sadistic of ways then sink the Pearl."

"Rachel? She's the one you found?" Jack nodded once more. "So thats why you wanted Morgan's protection in Tortuga. But why are you calling my father into this? Haven't you done enough to him already without bringing him along for the ride?"

"Yer father knows Cutlass, almost better than Cutlass knows himself. There still be a lot about yer father you don't know, whelp." With that both men stood silent and watched as Port Royal grew closer on the horizon.

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Elizabeth embraced her husband warmly and nodded when he asked if she was alright. She had missed Will terribly during the time he was away acting as privateer for the Crown, the unexpected pregnancy had put a halt to them sailing the seas together. When Will had expressed his desire to stay on land while they awaited the birth of their child, Elizabeth refused to even think about the idea of Will working as a smithy again. The sea was simply in both their blood and he would drive her even more insane if he was landlocked. But what she didn't expect was for Will to bring Jack Sparrow into their home.

"Elizabeth!" Jack cried dramatically as he approached her with open arms, expecting a warm embrace from her like the one Will had received. Instead, Elizabeth released her husband and slapped Jack across the face angrily.

"Don't you Elizabeth me, Jack Sparrow! Get out of my home, get out of our lives and don't come back!" Jack looked at her in mocked heartache as he rubbed his cheek.

"You wound me, Mrs. Turner. I merely came to see how the whelp was treatin' ya and from the looks of it he's done poorly by it." Will wrapped his arms around Elizabeth's chest to calm her down and keep her from killing Jack.

"Every time you come around us, something happens Jack. You are a bad omen." Jack waved it off with what he considered to be his charming smile.

"Maybe I came to call in that favor ye be owing me. You remember. The one you promised to repay for killin' me." he trailed off giving Elizabeth a moment to reflect. "If I remember right, you agreed to repay me in any way, fashion, or form that did not involve ruining anything with the whelp."

"Jack Sparrow get on with it or I'll go back on my word and have you on the list for the next hanging." she warned, venom dripping from her voice.

"Tsk tsk, luv. You go back and so will I and you know as well as I do what will happen then." Elizabeth looked back at her husband who simply shrugged.

"I think you should listen to him. It may be his problem but it'll be England's problem before too long if something isn't done." Elizabeth sighed and gave in. The small group retired to the study and spent a good part of the night discussing Roger Cutlass and Elizabeth's role in the story.

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Governor Swann shook his head, pacing back and forth behind his desk. He couldn't believe that after everything that has happened with his daughter being associated with Jack Sparrow that she would sit in his office and ask for protection and assistance from him for Sparrow's sake. But Roger Cutlass had startled him, no it frightened him. He had heard the stories of Cutlass and his bloody thirsty crew of miscreants and the threat of that pirate in the Caribbean waters preying on the people he had sworn to protect had ultimately made up his mind.

"Do not think that these services will be extended after the threat is over. As of now, and only until Cutlass is defeated, Jack Sparrow will be a privateer for the British government. If he messes up and preys on any ship flying our colors then I will have him locked in irons, do you understand me child?" Elizabeth nodded, smiling as her father signed and sealed the documents Jack had asked her to obtain.

"If he does end this threat father, think of what his Majesty would say about you and your good judgment." smiling at her attempt to sweet talk her father like she used to growing up.

"Do not do that girl." her father warned. "If Jack Sparrow finishes the job then the King will decide his fate, not I. And who exactly is Jack wishing to assist him in the search?"

"Shockingly, he wants James Norrington." Governor Swann chuckled, the thought of the two men, mutual enemies, sailing together with Jack giving the orders once again was the top of the cake.

"This is going to be a blood bath, I just know it."

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AN: Yes, I know... I brought Elizabeth into the story... But do not fear for Elizabeth will have little more to do with this story. Just as she used Jack, I shall use her for my own personal gain! Haha! (sorry to all the Lizzie fans!) Don't forget to review!