Part 7

Pearl woke suddenly on hearing people shouting and the sound of swords clashing. Sitting, up she looked around frantically, trying to figure out where she was. She saw that she was surrounded by trees and guessed that she must be on some kind of island. All of a sudden Pearl remembered her capture and the beautiful pirate that had rescued her. "Jack" she whispered, shivering as she realised that he was nowhere to be seen. Just then a great big dirty man fell through a bush next to her, Pearl recognised him as one of her captors but luckily, he was dead. Minutes later Jack came running towards her. "Jack" She began.
"We havnt got time" Jack interupted "We have to go NOW" and with that he grabbed her hand and quickly lead her into the trees.
Pearl ran as fast as she could after Jack not daring to look back to see what they were running from. After what felt like hours Jack pulled Pearl down behind a thick bush. When she had got her breath back, Pearl turned to look at Jack. As their eyes met Pearl knew that it didnt matter what he had done to get them into this mess, she was in love with him and she would stay with him no matter what happened. Sighing, Jack took hold of Pearl's hands with a gentle an loving touch that sent shivers rippling down her spine. "Pearl listen to me, I love you" Jack began and Pearl felt her heart begin to beat faster and faster "but you have to get away from me, if you stay you will end up getting hurt and I cant let that happen"
"but I love you too" Pearl whispered and Jack smiled. "Why are they coming after you?"
"I stole something from them that they want back"
"What? What is it" but before Jack could respond Pearl heard the sound of footsteps coming closer and closer.
Jack leaned over and kissed her, it was a magical kiss, full of love and passion. " I have to go"
"No, you dont. I can handle it" Pearl said gazing into his eyes searching for the answer she seeked "the only way you can protect me from getting hurt is not to leave me"
Jack stroked her hair and kissed her cheek. "Pearl, I promise that I will explain this to you, I promise. but right now I need you to stay hidden. You will have to trust me, I wont go anywhere without you, I will not leave you. okay?"
Pearl heard the sound of people crashing through undergrowth right beside them. She leaned towards Jack and whispered "I tust you" Jack kissed her and seconds later, the fighting began.