My god! I have not updated in for freakin ever! I'm so sorry! Life has really picked up right now, I just don't have any time! So, here's the next chapter, I hope you haven't forgotten about this story or given up hope. I'm not done yet! I really love this plot so I really want to finish it. Anyways, excuse any errors and enjoy lovelies!
I DO NOT OWN PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, I simply own my OC's.
"Miss Clark?" a soft voice called from behind the door. "Are you up?"
Katherine groaned in bed as she pulled the pillow over her messy head. She didn't want to wake up. "Miss Clark, I'm coming in," June said as she opened up the entrance.
The young woman lifted the pillow to glare at her governess. "Let me sleep," she grumbled.
June folded her hands in front of her with practiced patience, she seemed to be unfazed by her protesting mistress. "You must, Captain Sparrow wishes to speak with you," she told her.
"What does he want? Tell him to leave me alone," Katherine growled.
The governess smiled "I think you will want to know," she said.
Katherine quirked a suspicious eyebrow at her "Oh really?" she threw the blankets away and sat up. "Then fine, if it's so important,"
"Um, miss, I'm sorry to say but your dress was cut beyond repair." The older woman said with reluctance, she worried her mistress would not be too happy.
She scowled "What am I supposed to wear then? Surely Sparrow doesn't expect me to prancing about in my under dress,"
June sighed "I asked him, he said he doesn't have an extra dress. We will be stopping in Haiti soon though, I could use some of my pay to buy some fabric for another one." She told her hopefully.
Katherine handed her governess the brush "Fine, fine." She muttered. "Is there still breakfast left?"
June presented an apple before taking the brush so she could attend to her pupil's hair. "I saved you this," she said.
The young woman took a bite "Thank you," she then added "For everything."
"It is my pleasure," June whispered.
XoXo
Katherine squinted against the sun as she searched the deck for the captain. She quickly spotted him speaking with Gibbs. She walked up to him, but stopped as she caught a part of their conversation.
"…They'll be coming back for their treasure," the first-mate said in a low voice.
Sparrow scoffed "Let them try to take it from me. The Pearl is a fast ship, mate, we'll simply out run them," he waved the concerns away with his ringed hand.
"Oh, hello, miss," Gibbs said with a smile as he caught sight of Katherine.
"Good morning to you, Mr. Gibbs," she greeted him before turning her scrutinizing gaze to the captain who seemed startled by her approach. "Good morning captain,"
Sparrow grasped her arm tightly and began to drag her down to the cabin. "W-What the bloody hell are you doing?!" Katherine gasped.
He finally let go once he had shut the door. "You shouldn't be walkin' around like that. It's not safe," he said firmly. He tossed his hat onto his desk as he plopped down in the chair.
She set her hands on her hips with glaring eyes "You asked to see me! Why didn't you say to just stay in the cabin?" she growled.
He shrugged with a smirk "Well, I didn't know you'd be half decent,"
A blush rose to her cheeks "You ruined my dress," she snapped "What else am I supposed to wear?"
Sparrow narrowed his eyes on her "Don't you blame all that on me, love. You are the dimwit who decided to jump into the ocean," he pointed out with a dull tone.
Katherine shook her head with a huff "Whatever, why did you need to see me in the first place?" she asked between gritted teeth. He sure was irritating.
The captain smiled, showing off his golden teeth. "As you know, we'll be docking in Haiti tonight." he paused for a moment.
"What? Are you keeping me locked away again?" she asked dryly.
"You didn't let me finish," he fought to keep his cool. Sometimes she could tend to get on his bad side rapidly with her stuck-up attitude. "I am letting you off the ship for the night."
Katherine practically cheered, her face lit up. "Finally, I get to leave this bloo-"
Sparrow scowled "You should really stop interruptin' me, lass. It's gettin on me nerves." He cut her off swiftly. "Now, here's the deal. You at least have to be in a 10 foot radius of me unless Ollie is accompanying you." He told her with a stern voice.
She rolled her eyes once more "I don't care about your terms, Sparrow. I simply want off this ship." She replied matter-of-factly.
He smirked "Alright, love," he stood and grabbed his hat. "I best get back to the helm. Don't step out of this cabin, the men will eat you alive," he warned her.
Katherine nodded without protesting. Although, when he walked out, she could hear the click of a lock. In confusion, she reached for the handle to find it indeed locked. She growled "He locked me in here! He doesn't trust me!" she stomped to her cot to write in her journal. "Bloody pirate,"
XoXo
It was almost seven by the time they pulled into the harbor. Katherine was still locked away, and she wasn't too happy about it. The only time she had any other contact it was with June who was bringing her lunch. The governess could never stick around long since she had work to do about the ship.
Excitement began to bubble inside her as she listened to the shuffling above and distant voices. She was finally getting off the ocean! Katherine stuffed her journal inside her pillow, making sure it wasn't visible in any way. She waited expectantly as Sparrow unlocked the door and stepped inside.
He smirked "Have you been waitin' there all day, love?" he teased.
Katherine scowled "I haven't had much to do," she snapped "You did lock me in here,"
Sparrow shook his head "It was for a good reason," he told her as he went to the other side of the cabin with another key in his hand. "Me men wouldn't leave ye alone dressed like that,"
Katherine watched with suspicion as he unlocked a small chest that was hidden beneath a wooden plank. He obscured her vision from then and she could no longer see what the contents were. She diverted her gaze as he finished with the chest, put it back, and stood up. He tossed her a few coins. "What's this?" she questioned while holding up the money.
"Use it to pay for a room with a bath and a meal." He told her before he frowned as she stood up. "I told Ollie to look for some old clothes that might fit you. But if he's still lookin after we leave, we might have a problem," he pointed with a ringed finger at her thin garment.
She gave him a dumbfound look "I'm going to wear men's clothing?"
Sparrow smirked "You didn't think I'd actually buy you a dress," he began to stroke his mustache with a thoughtful look.
"Well," Katherine sputtered "It's not proper-" she was cut off as he threw his jacket at her. As it fell from her face into her hands, it revealed her angry face.
He waved his hand at her "Go on," he encouraged "Love, you're with pirates, nothin is proper."
Katherine squeezed his jacket "Why do I have to wear your bloody coat? Who knows the last time you cleaned this," she grumbled.
Sparrow snapped "Just put the damn thing on,"
She pushed her lips into a grim line as she slipped her arms through the worn coat. It was quite large on her, and still warm from when he was wearing it. Katherine would never admit she had to suppress a shiver. "Happy?" she growled.
His frown twisted into a grin "You look good in me coat,"
Katherine fought off a rising blush. "Bloody pirate," she grumbled.
Sparrow motioned for her to follow him "The crew is waitin," he stated as they reached the deck.
XoXo
Haiti was by no means a clean city. It didn't matter to Katherine though, she was just happy to be on land, to feel the earth beneath her feet. The moment she stepped off the gangplank with Sparrow she felt relief flood through her. It seemed like a dream.
The crew had instantly run off towards the tavern, a swinging sign stated its name, The Blue Anchor. It seemed to be a lively place, filled to the brim with drunken men and loose barmaids. Katherine grimaced at the thought of walking through the tavern with only her shift on.
The young woman took in the port, most of the ships belonged to merchants of some sort. There were many sailors about, half of which were drunk. She giggled quietly as a man stumbled and tripped just in front of them. Sparrow grasped her forearm and pulled her around him.
Oliver caught up to them, falling in step beside Katherine. She smiled at him "Hello,"
The mute nodded towards her, he held up a pile of somewhat clean clothes and overly-used leather boots.
She grimaced at the thought of wearing men's apparel. She hadn't even tried on a pair of trousers in all of her 20 years. What would it be like?
As they entered the tavern, Sparrow grinned at the activity. Katherine's mood plummeted, it wasn't exactly her kind of place. Men were drunk here and there, talking and laughing loudly. Barmaids either skirted around their grasps or allowed themselves to be swept into their laps with a giggle. At the sight of Sparrow, a woman exclaimed "Jack!"
That caught every woman's attention. They either had desire, anger, or love expressed across their face. Katherine scowled while glancing up at him "Another one of your kingdoms?"
Sparrow smirked down at her "You could say that," he shrugged as two wenches came to take his arms. They grinned up at him with sinful intentions. "Hello ladies," he said as he began to walk them towards a booth.
"We should rent a room," June spoke up. Oliver nodded in agreement.
Katherine ripped her eyes from Sparrow, she sniffed. "Right, let's go," she made her way over to the bartender. "Excuse me,"
The hefty man smiled, one of his front teeth was missing. "Aye lass?" he asked as he pushed a pint of rum towards a thirsty customer.
"I'd like a room with a bath," Katherine laid out the shillings. "Oh, and please have a meal ready once I come down,"
The bartender scooped up the money with a nod of his head. "'Course," he turned around and shouted "Lulu,"
A young girl came running around, she couldn't be older than 16. "Aye?" she asked.
"Show this woman," he peered around Katherine to June and Oliver "And her guests to room two on the second floor." He handed a key to Lulu.
"Gotcha boss," the red-head motioned for the three to follow her. "Right this way,"
Katherine could tell by the way Lulu's eyes kept flickering towards her and the way she fumbled the key she was nervous. It made her eyebrow quirk in suspicion; it wasn't long before she got her answer. "I-Is that C-Captain Sparrow's jacket?" she asked in a soft voice.
Her eyes widened as she glanced down at the coat draping over her. Was the girl one of his many admirers? Her mouth gaped in disgust at the thought of maybe he'd taken Lulu to bed, she was so young! Katherine regained her wit and answered "It is,"
She could see the disappointment on the girl's face. "He never gave his coat to me," she muttered. Lulu huffed while slipping the key into a lock. "Here you are, I'll be up with hot water in just a minute," she then disappeared down the hall to the stairs.
Katherine shook her head while entering the room. She sighed as she sat down on the creaky bed, she cringed at the thought of its use in such a tavern. June took the pile of clothing and leather boots from Oliver. "You may wait outside," she said to him. "It won't take long," the governess ushered him out.
He nodded while leaning against the wall just outside as the older woman shut the door. Katherine stood beside the empty bath, staring hard at her gloved hands. "I can't do it," she whispered.
June bowed her head, a flash of shame crossed her worn features. "Miss-"
"Even after all these years June," Katherine murmured.
The governess sighed heavily "Are you ready to talk, Katherine?" she asked softly.
Her mistress turned sharply, a sad anger burning her eyes. "No, I never wish to speak about it. You understand that, I never will," she shook her head.
June gazed at the young woman with a defeated expression. "Yes, Miss Clark,"
Silence plagued the room for a few moments. That was until a harsh knock startled them both out of a daze. June opened the door to see Lulu carrying two buckets of steaming water.
"Oh child, be careful," June gasped as she took one of the heavy containers.
Lulu looked grateful for the lifted weight "Thanks ma'am," she said as she heaved the water into the bath.
Katherine shed the coat, Sparrow's coat, and then her tattered slippers. Lulu left with one last fleeting glance at the jacket. The young woman slid the under dress from her frame, she was appalled by the dirty skin beneath. Warm water surrounded her as she slipped inside the bath, she sighed with pleasure. Her gloved hands were left outside the tub.
June knelt outside the tub, grasping the soap she began to wash her mistress.
XoXo
Katherine felt odd in her new attire. The light garb made her feel almost naked, but surprisingly she felt free. She grinned at the thought of not having to wear a corset. She rubbed the tough linen between her fingers, men were lucky. June was currently braiding her mass of wet hair.
"Hand me the ribbon, will you?" June murmured.
Katherine picked up the slip of gray fabric and handed it to her. "I never thought the day would come when I didn't wear a dress," she joked lightly.
The governess smiled from behind her. "Indeed,"
"My parents would lay an egg if they saw me right now!" Katherine said with a laugh. It was true, they would be mortified.
June finished, she stepped back to admire her handiwork. "You still look lovely," she complimented.
Her mistress blushed "I look like a boy," she grumbled while grasping her braid to pull it over her shoulder. Her more feminine assets were obscured by the clothing; her breasts were clothed by a wrap so they wouldn't be noticeable to men. It was tricky to come up with, but June finally figured it out. Katherine tugged on her boots as she set the ragged hat, which was left, on her head.
Katherine sighed "I suppose we must go," she mumbled "I'm quite hungry,"
"Oh, don't forget the coat," June reminded her pupil.
The young woman glanced at the fabric draped over the back of a chair. She grabbed it before slipping it on, when she checked the mirror it made her look important. Katherine snickered at the thought of being a captain herself.
"Come June," she said to her governess as she opened the door and nodded to Oliver.
His eyes widened at her, he was shocked at her appearance. Katherine sheepishly grinned "Different, huh?"
Oliver diverted his eyes as a flush peaked on his cheeks, he rubbed the back of his neck as he nodded. She laughed at his reaction. He gestured to the hall.
XoXo
Katherine watched as June slipped out of the tavern to go buy materials for a dress. She was left with Oliver who was quiet as ever. She walked over to the bartender "Excuse me, where is my meal?"
The hefty man had to stare at her a second "Are ye the lass that just rented the room with a bath?" he questioned.
She nodded "I changed," she stated blatantly.
He smirked "I noticed," he pointed a dirty, pudgy finger towards a booth that was occupied by some of the crew members from The Black Pearl. Its bloody captain was there as well. "Jack said ye would eat over there,"
Katherine scowled "Did he now?" she muttered under her breath. "Thank you," she lowered her hat as she pushed through the crowded tavern. She set her hands on her hips when she arrived, her green gaze was pointed at Sparrow.
"Sorry, that seat is taken," he said absentmindedly as he stroked a lock of blonde hair that belonged to a giggling barmaid.
She cleared her throat "Who said I wanted to eat over here anyway," she growled.
Sparrow snapped his stare to her, he gaped at her. "Kat? That's you?"
Katherine rolled her eyes "Yes it's me, dimwit," she grumbled while taking a seat. Oliver slid in next to Bart who was becoming quite drunk.
He smirked, his gaze raked over her causing her to feel heat rise to her face. "You look good,"
"She looks like a lad," the woman in his lap sniffed primly. Her arm was carelessly slung over his shoulder. Her brown eyes were daring Katherine to object.
Katherine glared up at the barmaid "At least I don't look like a who-"
Her retort was cut off by Sparrow, he gently shoved the woman from his lap. His dark eyes were cold on her "Come back later, Livy," he said disinterestedly.
The woman opened her mouth to protest but snapped it shut. She sent a dirty look to Katherine before storming away.
"You don't look like a lad, love," he told her with a smirk. "You could never,"
Katherine felt her blush return "Bloody pirate, shut it," she grumbled while sticking her fork into her mouth. The meat actually had a taste.
"Tell her how much mommy and daddy are willin to pay!" Bart drunkenly exclaimed.
Sparrow frowned while Katherine boiled with a hidden anger. "How much?" she asked between gritted teeth.
The captain shrugged "Not enough, yet," he replied.
She scowled at him "How much are you asking for?"
He smiled "At first it was three,"
"Three-hundred?" she raised her eyebrows.
"Try three-hundred-thousand," he laughed as she choked on her food. He offered her his bottle of rum but she refused.
She got ahold of herself, she glared at him. "Isn't that plenty?"
He shrugged once again, leaning backwards in his chair. "I'm thinking of raising it a bit. Me ship is in need of some repairs, oh then there's those two who I owe money too," he trailed off as he thought of all his debts.
Katherine frowned at him "You are outrageous, you will rob my family," she growled. "Just take the money they offered."
"I've already sent my letter," he told her with a smirk. "It'll be a few more weeks, love,"
"We'll be rolling in gold!" Bart hollered happily as his rum sloshed out of his cup.
She shook her head "You greedy bastard," she muttered. She kept her head down as Gibbs took a seat next to the captain. June sat in the chair the first-mate offered to her.
A barmaid with wild red hair bounced up to the table. "More drinks?" she asked as she winked at Sparrow.
He nodded "Bring them on,"
"Rum?" she questioned.
"Water," Katherine spoke up.
"No, just rum," Sparrow interjected.
The barmaid grinned "I'll be right back!" she then pranced away towards the bar.
Katherine's frown went deeper "I don't want rum," she protested "I want water,"
He smirked at her "Rum is much better for the soul," he hummed. He wrapped an arm around the nearest working woman, pulling her into his lap.
Katherine had to tear her eyes from him, something was burning in her throat. She couldn't explain the way her chest tightened. She gratefully took a drink from the pint put in front of her. Green eyes searched the tavern, locking with the dark ones of Lulu.
XoXo
Katherine retired early, she couldn't stand to see Jack being fawned on by every wench in the place. She dispelled his jacket from her body and flopped back on her bed. Her eyes slowly closed, the rum was starting to make her mind hazy. After a while, she had begun to enjoy the drink. It wasn't so bad, especially when sitting there listening to sweet nothings pour from Sparrow's mouth to the woman on his lap.
She scowled at the thought, why was she thinking about it so much? It doesn't matter to her if he sleeps with every whore in the damn tavern. Although, the dark gaze of Lulu flashed through her mind. Katherine pitied her, she had it rough with Sparrow.
The girl was hopelessly in love with him. Katherine swore in her mind, I will never be one of them. I will never be in love. Definitely not with that bloody pirate, Jack Sparrow.
As sleep began to claim her mind she heard a familiar voice outside her door. "I promise you're the only one for me, love," his voice was muffled by the walls. A girly giggle followed.
Liar.
I think Kat is a little confused over her feelings :P And what's up with her hands, huh? How does Lulu know Jack? I guess we'll find out in later chapters! You must stay tuned for the next chappie! I promise to have it up soon, thanks for reading! I'm glad you stopped by and haven't given up on me!
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