Seven sins of a Dying Sparrow
By Too lazy
So motivated with the story hope you guys enjoy this chapter as it will be the last for a while...unless I get really nice death threat reviews urging me to write more...
And life leads me here
It shows me, I have never really loved no one but me
Like the time, you slipped through my hands
I'll never understand why I'm such a Selfish Man
Flogging Molly-selfish man
Captain Jack Sparrow had no need of maps, constellations, or any other navigational instruments to find his way back to the only spit of land he ever called home while he was on it. The Black Pearl as a matter of fact seemed to know the location as well because despite Jack steering one handed and consuming much rum in the other, not to mention wobbling to an invisible crescendo in his head, she stayed on course.
"Has he been like this all night?" Gibbs asked cautiously. He and Elizabeth were sitting on the bottom steps of the helm.
"Yes, all day since yesterday and he has not slept or eaten since." Elizabeth answered solemnly. It was very unnerving to see Jack acting depressed. "I really don't understand the whole predicament with the family."
"It's a long story lass and one I myself don't fully know but, the real problems come down to Jack murderin' the lover of Ikitomo and a fight with his brother over illegal activities." Gibbs said gravely, Elizabeth turned her head so fast that her long braid ended on her left shoulder instead of her right.
"What?" Elizabeth questioned amazed. Gibbs nodded in reply.
"That I'm afraid is all the knowledge I know on the matter Miss Swann." Gibbs warned.
"Oh." The only thing Elizabeth said. She looked up the helm and wished she had the courage to ask Jack what had happen but she knew Jack would not tell her.
She got up after a few moments and went into the great cabin. Instead of resting like she should have she became curious and started snooping around.
"And pray tell love, what are you trying to do with that?" Jack asked from the door and Elizabeth dropped the dagger from her hand and stood up facing Jack. She had been currently trying to get into his hidden chest which he thought was well hidden but not as Elizabeth found it.
"Uh spring cleaning?" She suggested shyly. Jack shut the door behind him rather quietly and just moved past Elizabeth picking up the chest and hiding it in the same spot. His movements were mechanical and not like her Captain at all. He turned to her and leaned against the wooden wall; a sad smile on his lips.
"We'll be there, in less then hour I figure..."he trailed off seemingly lost in thought.
"Jack, are you all right?" Elizabeth asked approaching him. Jack took her offered hand and held it. He smiled when he looked up at her.
"I am love, just dreading going into the lion's den as it will be." He snickered slightly. "At least I have you to offer up when I make my grand escape." Jack gave Elizabeth a roguish grin; she rolled her eyes in response.
"Which will consist of you pushing me into the people after you and jumping out the nearest window?" Elizabeth asked mockingly, looping her arms around his waist and leaning her head on his chest.
"Well, I would add some details to your sacrifice." He said tartly enough. "So Lizzie what do you want to do for the hour?"
"I can think of a few things." Elizabeth playfully tugs at his sash.
"Alright gents and ladies, try not to get to rowdy while were here but, enjoy this little holiday and be back in two days time, remember any man or woman who falls behind is left behind." Jack addressed his crew waving his hands in a directorial manor. The crew then sets off all over the small island town and Elizabeth and Jack headed toward the hills where on the highest one resides the home his father had built for his retirement which until recently had never been lived in.
Meanwhile, the Falcon approaches the harbor not ten minutes away followed by the Huntington; a ship owned by Alex Huntington (formally Alex Sparrow).
As both ships docked; both Ikitomo and Alex were amazed that their brother Jack had come at all; they both had figured he would run off as he did the last time.
"Can we please just get along?" Isabella asked the heavens as they docked; the three siblings headed toward their father's home in a side by side line with Isabelle keeping both Alex and Ikitomo at arms length.
They find Jack and Elizabeth being let inside and Isabelle calls Jack out before the door is shut.
"Jack come and say hello!" Jack turns theatrically, then waves once at the three before stepping inside.
"He's gotten twitchier over the years." Alex commented dryly.
"Alex, you said you'd be nice." Isabelle reprimanded.
"Nice was never Alex's strong points." Ikitomo smiled wickedly. Alex turned his head from her and went into the house first.
Isabelle was near tears. This is for papa.
No words are said as the three entered the dying Sparrow's room. The room is dark and oddly cold. Jack stands at the foot of the bed watching his father with a grave expression. Elizabeth stands next to him but not touching him. Alex takes the seat in the corner with an air of boredom and Jack suddenly has an urge to pull out his pistol and shoot him. Isabelle emerges last with a cup of fresh water and Ikitomo takes a seat on the side of the bed.
When Elizabeth first caught sight of Alex she wondered if she might get Jack to shave just once...
"Ototo-san wake up we did as you wished, we found Alex and Jack." Ikitomo whispers near the old man's ear. Isabelle takes his other hand in hers.
The old man opens his eyes and Jack cringes, they are so dull and lifeless it hurt too look at them. Alex sits back in the chair but does not remove his gaze.
Then the old man looks upon not his children, but Elizabeth. "Oh my dear, who are you?"
"I'm Elizabeth Swann, Mister Sparrow, pleased to make your Acquaintance." Elizabeth said shyly and a grin spread across the old man's face.
"My dear please call me Marcus, I only wish now to be well to really make your Acquaintance...oh Alex that you still nice to know you can blend in with the dark still." The old man chuckled softly then turned to Jack. "By the trinkets in you hair Jack, you've been in a lot of adventures over the years...she yours?" Marcus Sparrow asked his breathing a bit shallow.
"No, not mine per say, but she does tend to stay with me a lot as she can't keep her hands off me, ow!" Jack rubs the spot Elizabeth has just smacked and turns back to his father.
"Feisty I do like them like that." Marcus said wistfully before he breaks into a spasm of coughing. The cough is so violent he spits up blood.
"Papa, here drink this." Isabelle holds a cup to Marcus and he takes small sip then gulps down air.
"Father, how did you end up as pitiful as this?" Alex asked from his spot in the corner Jack turned to him glaring and Elizabeth put a hand on his shoulder.
"A woman." Marcus answered flatly lying back into the pillows breathing deep.
"Again?" Jack asked his father in disbelief, a slight whine to his voice.
"Which is why I wanted you here, I was hoping you could find her and persuade her to let me die." Marcus did not look at his children but patted Isabelle's hand as she was the only one crying.
"Dad, that's a lot to be asking us, given our family history." Jack answered stoutly. The Marcus went into a hacking couch spasm again.
"It is my last wish you brats." Marcus said through his coughing fit. "Find the Sirens den that is where you'll find her." Marcus hacks, and then falls back into the pillows unconscious.
Ikitomo stands breathing deep before turning to her brothers. "I am willing to sail with you just this once for our father. We all know he does not deserve to live out his years like this." She looked to Alex who finally stood from his seat. He looks at his father and knows his sister is right.
"I will regret this come first night on board." Isabelle stands and gives Alex a hug; silently thanking him for staying even though she had promised he could leave and she would never bother him again after seeing their father.
"We'll take you ship Jack as I am not risking mine." Alex said walking out of the room.
"I agree, I already lost my ship thanks to Isabelle I am not risking the Falcon." Ikitomo leaves the room to and Jack turns to Isabelle who gives weak smile.
"It's a long story but, hurry, we have to go." She kisses her father's brow and heads out the door to catch up with her other siblings.
"This is going to be a long quest...thanks dad." Jack muttered halfheartedly and strides out of the room. Elizabeth covers up Marcus before she leaves. Marcus smiles and falls asleep while he still can.