Chapter 10: A Sacrifice

Will closed his eyes as Barbossa continued on with his speech. He looked at his bound wrists and just wished that he was back in Port Royal with Elizabeth and the children. All he wanted was to be back home and not have to worry about anything else.

Mackenzie sat on the boat, feeling guilty for what she had said to her father only mere hours ago. Jacob looked over and placed a hand on her shoulder. "We'll make it in time," he assured her.

"We better, Jacob," she answered.

She looked over at her mother. "Because, I don't think mother will be able to live without father," she replied.

Elizabeth sat in her boat, looking down at her wedding ring. She played with the wedding band and closed her eyes.

(Flashback)

When Elizabeth reached the pier, she went searching for Will. "WILL! WILL!" She called. She smiled when she saw him standing in a dark corner. "Will," she sighed. Will walked out of his corner and walked over to her.

"What is it that you wanted to tell me?" He asked.

Elizabeth sighed and lowered her head sadly. "Will, I-I-I'm pregnant," she said. Will's eyes widened. Elizabeth Swann was pregnant, the one woman he loved since he was twelve was pregnant.

"How long?" He asked.

"Two weeks," she replied.

Will then took a couple steps back. Two weeks, that was the night he made her his. "So, it's mine?" He asked. Elizabeth nodded and turned her back to him. "If you want me to leave now, I will. I'm sorry if I got you angry about this," she said. Will grabbed her shoulder and turned her around.

"Elizabeth, I love you and I will always love you. I'm not angry about this baby, I'm surprised, but I'm not angry," he said.
"Really?" She asked.

Will placed his hand on her stomach with a gentle smile. "We made this child, together. We will be together and raise this baby together. I promise you, Elizabeth, I won't let any harm come to you or the baby," Will said.

(End Flashback)

Elizabeth let out a sad sigh.

Will watched as Barbossa got ready to stab him with the knife. "And we shall never be cursed again," he laughed. Will closed his eyes, waiting for the stab, but it never came. He heard a gunshot and looked up.

"Elizabeth…" he murmured.

Elizabeth ran through the caves while the others were fighting off the pirates. "How did you get out?" Will asked. Elizabeth cut through the ropes.

"You should ask Mackenzie," she replied.

Will quickly picked up a sword and started fighting Barbossa. Elizabeth quickly picked up a sword and started fighting off Ragetti and Pintel at the same time.

Mackenzie spun around and ducked when Bo'sun aimed at her head. She jumped back when he aimed at her middle. "MACKENZIE!" Jacob shouted. Mackenzie looked up to see that he threw down a rope. "Grab on," he instructed. Mackenzie grabbed onto the rope and Jacob pulled her up.

Elizabeth cried out in pain when Pintel got her side. "Gotcha now, poppet," he laughed. Elizabeth glared at him.

"No," she hissed.

Will looked over as Jack ran over and helped him fight Barbossa. "Welcome back Jack Sparrow," Barbossa taunted.

"Captain Jack Sparrow," Jack corrected.

Will grinned and then he ducked when Barbossa made a swipe at his head.

Mackenzie jumped down beside Elizabeth. "Hello, mother," she greeted. Elizabeth smiled.

"You take Ragetti, I'll take Pintel," Elizabeth instructed.

"Right," Mackenzie answered.

Will rolled down the hill and winced when he hit a rock. Mackenzie spun around with a gasp. "FATHER!" She shouted. Elizabeth looked over to see that her husband was injured.

"Will," she whispered.

Barbossa kicked Jack down the other side of the hill and looked at Will, who was struggling to get up. Barbossa grinned evilly when he saw that Will had the jewel around his neck still.

Mackenzie's eyes widened when she recognized the jewel. "The blood red tear," she whispered. She ran as fast as she could down the hill. "FATHER!" She shouted. She ran to his side and she ripped the jewel off his neck.

"Mackenzie, what are you doing?" He asked.

"Saving your life," she replied.

She then threw the jewel around her neck. "Hey, Barbossa, you want the jewel? Then come and get me," she snapped.

"NO!" Elizabeth screamed.

"MACKENZIE!" Will shouted.

Jacob watched in horror as Barbossa walked down the hill. "RUN!" Jacob shouted. Mackenzie just lifted her sword up.

"Ye will regret this, daughter of Turner," he snapped.

Mackenzie glared at him. "You'll never touch my father or my mother again you monster," she hissed. Elizabeth ran over to Will.

"Are you alright?" She asked.

Will nodded and held his side. He got up and ran as fast as he could towards his daughter. "WILL!" She shouted. She got up and ran after him with her sword in hand.

Mackenzie cried out in pain when Barbossa stabbed her shoulder. "Ye give up?" He asked.

"Never," she replied.

Jacob saw that Mackenzie was losing the fight and looked at Jack. "FATHER!" He shouted. Jack looked up and saw it too. They both ran over to stop Barbossa from killing Mackenzie.

"MACKENZIE!" They shouted.

Barbossa pulled out his gun when he got Mackenzie cornered. "This is the end, Miss Turner," he snapped. Mackenzie closed her eyes and heard the shot, but she didn't feel it. She opened her eyes and she gasped in horror.

"NO!" She screamed.

Author's Note of Apology: I'm really sorry for the lack of updating. I've been busy, but I promise, the updates will be more frequent now.