A/N: The story is just building. What do you think?
Elizabeth stood unmoved with her eyes fixed on what was left of the man before her. Jack cleared his throat and regained self control.
"You must understand, Miss Swann, at world's end your greatest fears come to life. Ones you never even knew existed." He explained with the unchanging darkness in his eyes, voice, and movements. Elizabeth still couldn't find the words to say.
"The…" he hesitated "things you love most in life, your very desires, are used against you. Torture, Miss Swann." He continued. This brought a question upon Elizabeth's lips. Something she must know but was hesitant to ask.
"Jack," she whispered "What was used against you?" Silence followed the question for Elizabeth was not the only one who dreaded it. Nervously, Jack searched for a reply that would satisfy Elizabeth or change her focus.
"You know, Miss Swann, I think it would be in your best interests to get some sleep. We'll be stopping on land early tomorrow." He answered as he walked to other side of the cabin and started rummaging through a pile of maps.
Miss Swann? Elizabeth thought back to their conversations. Had he called her Elizabeth once? She couldn't recall. Despite this, she had a more alarming thought that caught her off guard. And she wasn't about to let Jack slip out of conversation with her so easily.
"What?" Elizabeth demanded, following Jack "Land already? How far have we come?" Hearing this, Jack noticed an unusual tone in her voice. He spun around with a map still in his hand.
"Is someone afraid to return home?" he smirked, knowing he was right.
Elizabeth realized she had spoken to rashly, and let Jack discover something that she was not able to admit to even herself.
"No! That's absurd." She said trying to get her confidence back.
"Of course not." He said with a smile gleaming for he knew he was right. "But don't worry, miss. We're only at Tia Dalma's. You've still got a while until you must face your hum drum life." His smile faded. Elizabeth just stood still, not able to protest against the remarks on her life.
"You should return to your cabin." Jack muttered. "We don't want William to worry, do we?"
Elizabeth shifted uneasily. "Yes, I suppose I should. But not because of Will."
"Oh?" Jack inquired, "Is there something wrong?"
She shrugged a little and gave an obviously fake smile. "I guess everyone changed a little at world's end."
Fin'
Let's see what we can learn from Tia Dalma about our beloved Jack... come back for the next chapter.