A Sparrow's Medallion

Chapter 5

Melphis: Hello everyone. long time no update. I'm so sorry about that I was just having trouble with this chapter and writer's block. This chapter isn't one of my best and it's kind of slow but there is a Jack and Gwyn moment thrown in there at the end to make up for it. I thought at the very least I could get this chapter out before the movie comes out next month. Enjoy. I would like to once again thank all the readers and reviewers out there for reading this story.

Disclaimers: Pirates of the Caribbean does not belong to me. I'm writing this because the fangirl and muse in me insist that I do. I only own Gwyn and the plot of this story.

No sooner had we arrived in Port Royal did Jack and I get arrested by the Royal Navy. Yes we got arrested. I'm not even sure what we did to deserve it. Well Jack's a pirate so that's a different story.

There was some added confusion, which I'm probably to blame. My responses could've been better, a little more thought out. I was bound to say/do something stupid sooner or later.

The Royal Navy approached us on the docks. The commodore ordered the arrest of Jack and me. A young officer by the name of Alexander Thomas, whose name I later learned on the walk to prison, came over to cuff me. Just as he's about to cuff me I might've said something along the lines of, "I usually don't wear these outside the bedroom."

That caught everyone's attention, a very mischievous grin from Jack and a horrified Elizabeth saying," Gwyn stop joking around!"

"It clashes with this outfit," then to Alexander I said, "Be gentle I bruise easily."

"Gwyn!"

"It's true!"

On the way to prison I spent most of the time talking to Alexander. He seemed to be a pretty nice guy. I think Jack seemed just a little jealous as we talked.

"You really don't look much like a pirate to me."

"I'm not except on Wednesdays."

"Why Wednesdays?"

"Poker night."

The prison was relatively empty when Jack and I came. The few prisoners (all of them male) inside stared at me. We were put into our cells; mine was next to Jack's.

"Not a good start to the week is it luv?"

I sighed," At least my mom isn't here to see this. I doubt she'd like this at all."

"I seem to be a bad influence on you."

"Nah you're too late. I've been badly influenced way before we met."

So we sat there for a while. I'm not sure how long I pulled pieces of straw apart to pass time. Glancing over at Jack he looked like he was asleep. He put his hat over his face. I began to pick up yet another piece of straw.

"You know," Jack spoke suddenly, "the Commodore just might hang us. I want to say something."

"Yes?"

"I love-"

And of course the moment had to be ruined by the prison guard. He strolled over to my cell unlocking it, "Miss Jordan, Mr. Sparrow, you're free to go. You can thank Governor Swann's daughter."

"What were you going to say?" I asked Jack as we walked out of prison.

"Nothing important luv."

I didn't believe him. If it were important he would tell me eventually. Elizabeth and Will waited for us in a carriage outside.

"Well you both look ok," Will said.

"How long were we there?"

"Not long," Elizabeth told me, "almost an hour."

It was one of the longest hours of my life. If I'm going to do prison time at least let me be guilty of some crime. Not that I really want prison time mind you.

"Jack it wasn't easy convincing Norrington to let you out but could you please stay out of trouble?" Elizabeth asked.

Jack grumbled, "Fine."

"Don't worry Jack," I said with a sly grin on my face, " I'll make enough trouble for the both of us. After all I have a knack for it!"

Elizabeth gives me a stern look, "I won't bail you out this time if you go back to prison."

"Yes mother, I'll be a good child. I'll make sure to eat my vegetables and try very hard to fight the urge to set Norrington's wig on fire."

My comment earned a few laughs from everyone.

We arrived at Will and Elizabeth's house. Home sweet home. Will, being the gentleman that he is, held his hand out for Elizabeth. She grabbed his hand and got out of the carriage. Jack didn't do the same thing for me, not that I expected him to.

"Well," Elizabeth said grabbing my arm, dragging me upstairs, "gentlemen; and I use the term loosely Jack, it's time Gwyn and I had a girl talk."

I reached out for Jack, "Don't let her take me away Jack. Help."

"Ye be on ye own luv."

Elizabeth closed the door. I sat on the edge of her bed as she went into the closet. She threw hats, gloves, undergarments and dresses on the bed.

"So what did Jack and you talk about yesterday?"

She started to unbraid my hair and began to comb it out. I didn't answer for a moment enjoying Elizabeth's gentle movements.

"That's what you wanted to know? It was nothing."

"Looked like more than nothing."

"You remember the day I found the silver pirate medallion on the beach?"

"Yeah, you hardly ever took it off since then."

"It belongs to Jack. He told me to hold onto it for him."

"Aww that's so sweet," she cooed, "He must really like you."

"Oh please, it's just a medallion. Pirates don't do sweet anyways."

Just a medallion was an understatement. If Elizabeth knew how much that medallion meant to Jack, she wouldn't let it go.

"You two are so adorable together."

"We're not together."

Elizabeth laughed, "That was lousy! Everybody on the Pearl can see it. I'm your friend, how could I not notice? You have the hots for a certain Captain Sparrow."

Elizabeth knows me too well. Of course she knows I like Jack. She knew the second day we've been here. Am I that obvious?

"Well what about you and Will?" I asked.

"He's happy, I'm happy. We're just fine. How about you and Jack?"

"Liz he's just a tease. I don't think anything is going to happen."

"He has a good heart. The crew and Will have told me so. I believe it."

After Elizabeth finished braiding my hair I went downstairs with her. She went into the kitchen to get some tea ready. I was walking past the sitting room when I heard Will say something. It was too low to make out.

Jack was loud enough, "Will leave the lass out of this. She doesn't belong anywhere near me. The Pearl is no place for her. She'll get hurt."

"Shouldn't you ask Gwyn about what she thinks? She can decide for herself."

Good question: why didn't he mention this to me?

"She'll be with Liz, she'll be safe."

"Jack," Will started to say.

"She won't get hurt because of me again," Jack said in a voice that clearly meant that the discussion was over.

I sighed. No Jack, I wanted to argue, it wasn't your fault. It was mine for not thinking clearly. I nearly bumped into Will as he left the room.

"Gwyn, how long have you been here?"

"Hey Will just passed by," I lied, "something wrong?"

He shrugged, "Nothing. Jack and I just had a little disagreement. Don't worry about it."

"So where is Jack?"

Jack emerged from the sitting room, "Missing me already luv?"

I snorted, "Hardly."

"Not very ladylike of you."

"Since when has Gwyn been very ladylike," Elizabeth asked, "Since it's such a nice day I thought we could have tea outside."

So we all had tea and whatever they serve at tea times outside. Except for Jack who had rum. I reached across the table for his bottle of rum. I poured some in my tea. Jack gave me a funny look, "Ye could ask luv."

I took a sip of my tea, "You're a pirate do you ever ask permission to steal things?"

Will and Elizabeth had stopped talking to watch Jack and me.

"Then it wouldn't be stealing. Ye could never be a pirate ye be too nice."

"Perhaps it is all an act dear Captain."

Jack disagreed, "I don't think so."

"So you think you have me all figured out?"

"Aye."

I smiled pleasantly at him, "You really think so?"

"I know so."

Quick as a cat I knocked over my chair when I grabbed Jack's rum bottle. I ran inside with Jack closing in on me. We ran into the dining room. We were at opposite sides of the table. I ran left and right, Jack copying my movements from his side of the table. He looked ready to pounce at any moment. I was far from ready to give up.

Making my move I ran into the kitchen, dodging the cook and the helpers. Jack and I ran around the first floor of the house a few times. I imagine we looked a crazy sight. I hid behind Will hoping he'd protect me.

"Elizabeth I don't think you've seen our garden yet. It's very beautiful."

"You know Will," Elizabeth said playing along, "that is a wonderful idea. Maybe we should take a stroll over to my father's house. I'm sure he'll be happy to see us."

Jack cornered me, "Surrender luv."

"Or what pirate?"

He had me backed up against a wall. He moved his face barely a few inches from mine, "Well," he said with a slight huskiness to his voice, "I'm sure I can find a way to get me rum back."

Blink blink. Damn him for being so sexy. What do I say to that? My mouth opened to respond but nothing came out. Jack won this round.

I handed the rum bottle to him. He didn't grab the bottle he was just staring at me. He leaned in to kiss me. I dropped the bottle on the floor.

Instead of kissing me, he moved some stray hairs from my face, "Guess I win luv."

With a smirk he picks the bottle of the floor and leaves. With a sigh I slide to the floor. I don't know how long I sat there. When Will and Elizabeth returned they found me there.

"Are you alright Gwyn?" Will asked very concerned.

"Yeah just looking at a problem from a different point of view."

"Well dinner is ready."

"I'm not hungry, I'm feeling tired. I think I'll just take a bath and turn in."

"Are you sure? I'll tell Jack and Elizabeth."

I smiled at Will, "Thank you. Good night."

Melphis: In the next chapter Gwyn will get a tour of Port Royal. I hope Port Royal is ready for her! I think I'll torture her again in the next chapter. Please leave a review (comments, criticism, hell even flames are welcome) it makes me feel all warm and tingly inside. I also made a forum if anyone is interested in that.

Next update: Well I'm hoping for sometime next month or August before my birthday and before I'm back in school.