A/N: Wow! Chapter numero 3 already? I must be doing well! Anyway, a huge thanks to everyone who's been with this story! I want to tell you that you are all wonderful and I write this story for everyone like you so thanks a million! And, without further adieu, here's the 3rd instalment.

Disclaimer: Why must I go through this each time? I don't own PoTC, it belongs solely to Disney. However, I do own a Captain Jack picture by my bed :D

Jade didn't move, breathing deeply in and out through her nose as she stared at the pirate, her hair splayed out behind her in the water as her feet kicked out beneath her, just brushing the sandy bottom of the hot spring. Their eyes met and neither moved. Jade didn't know what to do. The pirate crouched down in front of her.

"What's your name then, sweet 'art?" the pirate asked. Jade didn't reply. "Do you have a name?" He questioned. She just stared at him. He grinned, flashing gold teeth. "Don't tell me you're scared of ol' Jack?" He asked in disbelief. At this, Jade slowly shook her head. No matter what she was feeling towards this man, fear was not one of those emotions. "So, you do understand me." He declared, nodding. "Well then, come on, what's your name?" He asked. Jade just quirked an eyebrow, blowing bubbles in response. The pirate laughed. "Nice trick." He complimented. Jade waggled her eyebrows in response. She was having fun with this man, even if she hadn't said anything to him yet. He had a confident swagger that put her at ease almost instantly. However, the fact that she was still naked made her slightly wary. After all, he was a pirate. So she remained silent. The pirate eyed her with some distaste. "You know if you stay in that water you'll shrivel up." He warned Jade. She blinked at him. Then, she found her voice and lifted her head up above the water.

"Who are you?" She asked him. The pirate looked aghast.

"Who am I? Who am I?" He repeated in astonishment. "Young lady you may kill me but, you may never insult me. Well, in your case, er, just, er, never mind." He decided after a second, making Jade giggle. "I am Jack Sparrow. Captain Jack Sparrow." He corrected, pulling his hat more firmly down over his head. "Now you."

"Why do you want to know, Captain Sparrow?" She retorted.

"I like you." He told her. Jack took a step closer to the edge of the spring. "You're smart. I like that." He confessed. Jade swam closer.

"You still didn't answer my question Mr. Sparrow. Why do you want to know?" She asked him.

"Stubborn thing, aren't you?" He asked, wrinkling his nose slightly. "Alright then, I have a friend on this island whose daughter's run off. You know her?" He asked again. Jade shrugged and moved backwards, keeping her gaze on him.

"Why should I?" she asked. "After all, there are so many people here; I'm just one of several." She pointed out innocently. Jack smiled dangerously.

"Don't you look sweet?" He muttered. "I know you're that kid. So, name?" He said shortly. Jade just quirked an eyebrow.

"You don't mince your words, do you?" She muttered dryly. "Alright, I am she. Jade." She answered shortly and bluntly. Jack tipped his hat.

"Pleasure. Now, why are you out here?" He asked. Jade shrugged.

"I have reasons." She told him vaguely, before waving. Jack cocked his head, curious, before Jade slipped under the water again. He walked towards the edge. A few bubbles briefly appeared, making the surface of the water ripple until it stilled again. He leant forwards. Then Jack was greeted with a face full of water, the liquid drenching him. He spluttered and staggered back a couple of steps in shock until he stared back at the water. Jade had reappeared, her eyes the only thing visible.

"That wasn't very nice." He told her, pointing an accusing finger at the girl. She blinked at him. Then shrugged, her eyes sparkling. Her hand pierced the water's surface and he watched as she indicated for him to turn around. Warily, Jack did so, keeping his eyes fixed on the house he could barely make out in the distance. Splashing noises were heard behind him and he itched to turned around and see what was going on. But, reluctantly, he stayed put. The noise of the water sloshing about stopped after a second and he heard the sound of wet feet against the ground, then some grunting and sounds of cloth rustling before more footsteps followed. Then silence.

"Alright, you can turn around now." Jade announced. Eagerly, Jack spun on his heel only to come to a swaying stop when he noticed her head, neck and shoulders were totally exposed, the rest of her body only hidden by some leaves and tree trunks, and her clothes were strewn over a nearby tree. Jack's mouth went dry. He'd just landed himself in a very awkward situation. To sooth his nerves he took a healthy swig of rum. Then another for good measure. He watched as Jade started pulling on her shirt hastily.

"So, Jade," Jack began, pausing to enunciate her name. "Your mother is very worried about you." He told her. Jade snorted.

"Oh yeah, worried." She spat in disgust. "Worried about me being myself, I'm sure." She decided.

"And you think that because?" Jack prompted. Jade laughed as she pulled her head through her shirt.

"All she wants me to do is grow up to be a 'proper' lady and marry a well-to-do bloke who doesn't give a toss about what I want." She stated bluntly, smoothing the material of her top down as she pulled her arms through the sleeves. "I want to experience life. I don't want that life. I want freedom." Jade explained, the last word released with a breathy sigh that made Jack pay closer attention.

"Freedom, you say?" He repeated quietly. "And how do you suppose you'll get that eh?"

"Get away from here. On a ship, live life out on the open seas." She told him. Jack watched as she stared out towards the coast. "Just me and the water." A smile appeared on her face. "Perfect." She murmured. Jack stayed quiet as she changed, pulling on her trousers. "Anyway, why do you care?" She retaliated, not looking at the pirate.

"Because, your mother-!" Jack began but was cut off with a laugh.

"My mother, my mother, my mother, that's all anyone cares about." She snapped. "Well, Mr. Sparrow," she told him, stepping out from her place behind the trees. "If all you care about is my mother then you can tell her this from me!" Jade announced before striding over and smacking him across the face. "Go to hell!" She bellowed before running off. Jack staggered around for a long while before realising what had happened.

"No!" He yelped and ran after her. Jack sprinted over the woodland, only coming to a stop when he saw Gibbs and Jade talking. His face fell. "Oh bugger." He mumbled before walking over.

And I'm going to leave it there! As always, leave your thoughts and comments in the reviews, they are much appreciated and thanks for reading! :D

JJ x