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"Beckett!" Gibbs yelled starting at Elizabeth wide eyed as Nikki, who was still at Jack side, Jack, Gibbs and Elizabeth stood by the wheel of the Black Pearl.

"Yes, they're signed, Lord Cutler Beckett of the East India Trading Company." Elizabeth explained to the group.

"Beckett wants the Compass. Only one reason for that." Gibbs said looking at Nikki and Jack.

"Of course he wants the chest." Jack said simply. Nikki looked down at the compass still in her hand holding it tightly.

"Yes he did say something about a chest." Elizabeth said stealing a glance at the compass. Nikki saw her and glared at her telling her to back off or she'll get hurt.

"If the company controls the chest, they controls the sea." Gibbs said with a solemn tone.

"We can't let that happen. If we lose these waters, then we lose our freedom and our life style." Nikki said sadly looking at Jack, "That is if we're not all killed first."

"A truly discomforting notion, love." Jack said looking back down at her.

"And bad. Bad for every mother's son what calls himself a pirate. I think there's a bit more speed to be coaxed from these sails. Brace the foreyard!" Gibbs yelled waving his hands heading to the crew and Elizabeth walked off to talk to Norrington.

"We can't trust them Jack. Norrington wants us both killed and Elizabeth is a snake simple as that." Nikki said glaring down at the two who stood against the railing talking.

"I know that love don't worry. But you know it's always better to have leverage." Jack said smiling down at her.

"How did I ever fall for such a weird man?" Nikki asked herself shaking her head, but she couldn't help but smile.

"It was my dashing good looks." Jack said full of himself. Nikki looked up at him tilting her head.

"I'm not sure about that." Nikki said playing dumb. Of course she thought he was good looking but why make his head bigger then it is.

"That's so mean love." Jack said pouting. Nikki smiled thinking it was funny seeing a "dangerous" pirate pout.

"Oh I think I remember, but I may need some proof." Nikki said her eyes shining, "I believe your kisses were one thing that made me fall for you."

"Oh really." Jack said his eyes getting a little bigger, "I think I can give you proof." He then sweep down and his lips landed on hers. She kissed back putting her arms around his neck. After a few minutes the two pulled away breathing hard, "So?"

"Ok that was defiantly one reason and of course your looks are one too." Nikki said and Jack smiled, a childish smile, "And the smile is another one."

"Well I love your kiss, your ability to see though others and even if you only show it to me, I love your kindness." Jack said then leaned down and kissed her again. The two pulled away and she looked down at the compass.

"How long do you think it will be?" Nikki asked Jack who wrapped an arm around her waist.

"I'm not sure love. I've been wondering, what did you think of? How were you able to get the compass to point to the chest when I couldn't?" Jack asked looking at the compass.

"You've been on pins and needles Jack. You probably couldn't think straight." Nikki said placing her other arm over his, "As for what I thought of. I thought of the chest because I want to find it. Not because of what's inside of it, but because finding it would save you. Jack treasure doesn't mean anything to me, as long as I'm on this ship with you there's nothing else in the world I could ever want."

"I'm so lucky to have you." Jack said kissing her neck softly, "Thank you for staying at my side."

"I'll always be by your side Jack. I never want to be anywhere else." Nikki said as the two of them looked out at the sunset.

Nikki: We land on the island that hides the chest at last. And it seems an old friend has finally shown up, but it seems they are going to do nothing but cause trouble. Next time- Chest of Fate. Stay turned.