HEY! Okay, this chapter is another biggie!

This chapter is dedicated to:

Alenor Peredhel

Because she was the first to respond and I only have one other review for this chapter, and the chapter was dedicated to them 2 chapters ago, so it's her turn.

Also: Nazqul Queen – Very sorry that I can't dedicate it to you again, but thank you for the review

Yeah yeah, I don't own it blah blah blah.

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Jack got up suddenly.

"I'll be back. Don't leave." He said to Will as he walked out the door and towards the docks. No one was on the Pearl. All had gone off to do what they pleased. He slipped silently below deck and headed over to the crew's quarters.

Checking to make sure that he was alone, Jack went over to the first row of hammocks. Underneath the bottom one, he found the large bag James had brought on board. He was careful not to make a sound, even though he was alone.

Slowly he opened the bag, surprised at what he saw. There were a few shirts, pants, and a dress. He began to pull out the pieces and continued to search through the bag.

There was a sudden gasp from behind him. Jack's head whipped around to find James, staring down at him wide-eyed. He could feel the panic rise up in his throat. No no no.

Jack stood, trying to calm him down.

"Now listen to me..." James shook his head and backed away. Jack reached out to put a hand on his shoulder, and he bolted. He ran to the docks, and was almost free, when an arm grabbed him around the waist. The arm lifted him over its shoulder, and began to carry him back.

"No! Let go of me! Let go!" The boy screamed as he thrashed about, pounding on the back of his captor. He was dropped on a chair in Jack's cabin. He tried to make a run for the door, but again was stopped. Jack stared down into his eyes, trying to find an answer.

"I'll be back." He said as he left and locked the door behind him.

"What! You can't just leave me here!" Yelled James through the door. He banged and yelled for an hour, but in vain. The crew had all left, leaving him alone. He sat, curled up in the chair, thinking everything over.

Jack knew. That was simple. He could lie. It had worked on him before. Maybe it might not work this time. There was no harm in trying.

Jack walked back to the tavern and sat back down with Will.

"You all right? You look pale."

"No I'm fine. Just not feeling well." He replied as he sipped his rum.

Should I tell him?

Of course

What if I'm wrong?

What if you're right?

Better safe than sorry.

So he didn't tell him. If his suspicions were right, then he would tell. If not, he lost nothing. Will was coming with them, so he could tell when he wanted.

When he returned to his cabin later that night, James was still sitting in the chair, sleeping. Jack went and investigated the contents of the bag further.

There was a book, old but well kept, and a small pouch of money among other things. He stuffed everything back in the bag and slipped it under the hammock. If the crew knew, no doubt the news would get to Will within an hour.

Returning back to his cabin, he found the boy still curled up in the chair. With a sigh, he himself fell into a deep and troubled sleep.

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Jack woke up early the next morning, and watched James. How had he been able to pass by him, Captain Jack Sparrow? Now that he thought about it, everything made sense. Everything except the reason. He hadn't asked Will why she had run off.

James began to stir, tossing left and right. Finally he stretched and opened his eyes. He was about to scream, but Jack covered his mouth.

"I'm going to take my hand away now. DO NOT scream, savvy?" the boy nodded a response, and Jack lifted his hand.

"So, tell me the truth Kate." James looked confused

"Kate?" Jack rolled his eyes.

"I know who you are." James stood up angrily

"I assure you Captain, I am not a girl! That dress is for my sister!" Jack smirked.

"I thought that your father killed your sister." He was right. James searched through his mind, trying to find a response.

"My other sister?" He replied quietly.

"And I never mentioned a dress."

"Um. Lucky guess?"

"Take off your hat." James reluctantly took it off, revealing a red bandana covering his entire head. Jack got up and walked behind him. His fingers untied the knot slowly, sending a wave of honey blond hair down his back.

"I...I...I have long hair. What's wrong with that?" He stammered forcefully.

"Give it up Kate." The boy sighed, and sat quietly for a moment. Well that didn't work.

"How long have you known?" She said quietly.

"I had some suspicion that something was wrong with you since ye got here, but seeing your father last night sort of confirmed it…" Her jaw dropped

"MY FATHER IS HERE?"

"Yes. He will be joining us to look for you." He let out a small laugh. "Strange how things work out. Are you even fifteen?" Kate fell back in the chair and buried her face in her hands.

"No, Seventeen." She thought a moment. "You have to let me off. The rest of the crew isn't here yet. I could slip away and no one would know the difference."

"I can't do that. Your father is looking for you."

"Which is exactly why I have to leave. Please Uncle Jack." She gave him a pleading look.

"How's about you stay on the ship, I don't tell your father or the crew, and we go about life as usual?"

"Fine. But you have to promise not to tell a soul." Jack put his hand over his heart.

"I promise on pain of death that I will not tell." He sat looking at the girl. She looked almost exactly like her mother. It was surprising that he hadn't noticed.

"Why did you run away anyway?" Kate sighed

"It's a long and complicated story."

"Well hold on then." Jack went outside, where some men were preparing to leave.

"Gentlemen Mr. Turner will be joining us on this journey. We're going to help him find his little girl." Mr. Gibbs approached him.

"Where are we off to then Captain?"

"Ask Will, he would know. I have some business to attend to." He headed back towards the cabin, but was stopped by Will.

"I want to thank you again Jack, for helping me."

"No trouble at all mate. Now, if you don't mind, I have to go." He's making this very difficult. He sidestepped past him and entered the cabin.

"Now, where were we?"

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Okay that was chapter six. Awesome. So, in other news, last chapter's quote was from Benjamin Franklin.

It has occurred to me that the last quote was just way too unknown for me to expect the correct answer (I am very sorry) , so I will try to make them easier.

This week's quote is from a movie, so I will need the title. There are bonuses for those who get the actor who played the character saying the quote.

"I've just decided to switch our Friday schedule to Monday, which means that the test we take each Friday on what we learned during the week will now take place on Monday before we've learned it. But since today is Tuesday it doesn't matter in the slightest."

There you have it. Today's quote and chapter. R+R please! – Chicaga.