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Jack clenched his teeth and curled a hand around her nape, painfully fisting some of her wet black locks, "Why don't you tell ol' Jack where we're going, eh? Because I'm getting mighty impatient."

"You should know," June spat, pressing the dress closer to her shivering body, "Why don't you give me back the fuckin' map you stole from me?"

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Jack's grip on her grew tighter as one hand remained in her hair and the other snaked down to tighten menacingly around her naked waist. "You have no idea what you're talkin' about, luv," he breathed into her ear with barely contained frustration.

"I do," she growled, trying to break free from him while keeping her 'assets' out of sight, "You think I wouldn't know that somethin' was amiss, Jack? For shame…I saw you take it. Right before I seduced you."

With June freely admitting to knowing of his dishonesty and afterwards STILL intimately claiming him, that made his blood boil.

"June…"

"Yes, Jack?" She looked entirely too pleased with herself and the situation.

"I wouldn't look so smug, darling," Jack purred, tracing the curve of her neck with a rough finger, "I still have the one thing you crave in my possession."

"Hand it over, me pirate man," June whispered, tilting her head up to better access his lips, "O' I won't hesitate to make your life a livin' hell."

"Or I could just lock you in the brig," he stated with a triumphant grin.

Annoyance flashed through her eyes. "You wouldn't."

"Ohhh, I am sorely tempted…"

"ENOUGH!" a voice suddenly bellowed, "I demand we head back to Port Royal this very instant!"

Knowing that the gig was up and that he couldn't hide his attraction towards June any longer, Jack looked like he absolutely, positively wanted to die.

June held her breath, a blush suddenly creeping along her cheeks as she fought to hide her nude form behind the poofy dress.

After June shot him a dirty look, Jack put on the biggest, most innocent smile he could muster and spun around awkwardly. "Ah, Mister Turner! Miss Walker! How are ye on this lovely evenin'?"

The fact that June was peeking over Sparrow's shoulder the whole time with a guilty expression on her face made the situation entirely too amusing for Will.

"Jack…why…"

"Captain, lad." Sparrow wagged his finger in Will's face as if he was only a small child, "Remember the Captain."

"Captain…" Will bit out through clenched teeth, "What is this about redirecting the Pearl away from Port Royal?"

Oh gawds. June fought the urge to smack herself in the forehead. They had overheard their ENTIRE conversation! Fuck. They were done for. Jack would kill her. He wouldn't have anything to do with her anymore.

…unless she made good on her promise to make his life a living hell. And June decided that her revenge would start that very instant.

"Jaaaaaaaack!" June whined loudly, gripping his shoulder so that he'd turn around to face her, "I'm tired from all the sweet, passionate love ye made to me. Can you just give me the map and I'll be on me way…"

Jack pursed his lips, his face growing redder by the second. In exasperation, he turned around to Will and Ana, who were staring at him in disgust.

"No! It's not what you think! She's lyin'! Every word!" he replied frantically, his hands balling into fists, "I would never…"

"Jaaaaack, just let me go change. I'm so cold and naked!" June complained dramatically. She was just about to get up and leave when footsteps were heard coming from below.

Suddenly, the whole crew began making its way on deck, yawning all the while until their eyes rested on the confrontation in front of them.

Mister Gibbs stumbled in front of them all and made the sign of the cross. "Oh glorious Lord…" he whispered.

The rest of the men couldn't take their eyes off of June for the life of them.

And Jack was standing there, glaring at each one of them until they diverted their eyes.

"So it IS true," Gibbs cried, "Jack…you lied to me about…"

Jack shrugged it off, waving his hands about, "My dishonesty is not what should appall you, Joshamee. It's sinkin' so low as to sleepin' wit' that devil siren that should appall and shock you. Savvy?"

"Devil siren!" June sputtered from behind Jack, "I think not! I am not a devil siren!" Sniffing, she stood up and began heading towards her quarters. "Glad to know that you're so ashamed of the beautiful moments we shared together, Jack Sparrow."

Everyone's mouth dropped as they watched her walk off with her dress clutched to her front, leaving her elegant back down to her curvy behind exposed for the world to see.

As soon as she disappeared, Jack could feel sexual frustration oozing from his crewmembers. He groaned and said tiredly, "You better stop thinkin' what you're thinkin', men. She's more trouble than she's worth. Honestly."

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"Jack."

"Will." Jack fiddled with his empty rum bottle before letting it roll away from him.

"Anastasia and I need to go home."

"I can't do that, mate."

"And why the hell not?" Will questioned angrily. He sank back into his chair in the galley, watching the stormy winds rage outside of the thick windowpanes.

Jack played with a braid in his goatee, chewing the tip thoughtfully as he placed his boots up on the table in comfort. "Because I have recently found myself unexplainably, undeniably and successfully placed in a race against time."

Will shook his head in confusion. "I don't understand what you mean."

"This," Jack pulled a worn piece of parchment from the back of his trousers, "Is a treasure map. Highly valuable. Oleander doesn't have a damn clue what it means and she's had it on her person all this time."

"What does it mean?" Will asked with a narrowing of his eyes, leaning over to study the dirty map. It was in Latin, that was obvious. And the markings were for Barcelona. "Jack, that's half of the map."

"Yes…so why do ye think we're headin' to Barcelona?" Sparrow smirked, staring at him with a lazy expression.

"To get the other half."

"You're not makin' any sense at all," Jack grumbled, standing up and placing his finger at the corner of the paper. "See that symbol? That's the symbol of pirate lass Mary Read."

As Will concentrated more on the corner, he could almost make out a misshapen rose. "Mary Read? She had a treasure map?"

"She had the treasure. She kept all the loot she collected from being a part of Captain Calico Rackham's crew. They were a successful lot."

"And then she created a map."

"She must have feared that the men would become discriminatory towards her fairer sex and snatch her just rewards from her. Her companion, Anne Bonny, helped her hide it right before they were taken prisoner by pirate hunter Captain Barnet."

"And how did the map escape her possession?"

"No one really knows, boy. Many believe Read gave birth in her cell, and she gave it to a well-bred soldier who helped make her comfortable before her death."

They sat in silence for a while until Will said slowly, "June's going to want it back."

"I know." Jack grinned. "Keepin' it from her is half the fun."

"Anastasia will still want to go home. I hope you realize that."

"Look at it this way," Jack swaggered towards him and patted him on the back, "This will give you more time to woo your strumpet, aye?"

"One, Miss Walker is NOT a strumpet, and two, I am not planning on wooing her, Jack."

Jack realized he had hit a nerve there and his grin widened. "I think your dishonesty is catching up wit' you."

Will chose not to argue. Instead, he wished to retaliate. "Just like sneaking around with June is starting to catch up with you?"

Jack's sneer was instantly wiped off of his face and his voice carried a more serious tone. "Don't mistake my attraction for fondness, Mister Turner. Every man has his needs."

"But Jack, she likes you. Can't you tell?"

"My intuitive sense of the female creature has convinced me of that. Unfortunately, Miss Oleander will not find her affections to be returned in the same sentiment."

Will's eyes flashed irritation and regret. "I know you're planning something, Jack. What is it?"

Captain Jack Sparrow turned and rested his hands on the sill, staring out at the open waters. "Don't concern yourself with it, lad. Let's just say she will be freed and cured of such affections the instant we reach land, savvy?"

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Hope you liked it! I took the history of Mary Read and tweaked it a little, obviously. Please review, you wonderful reviewers, you!

Now the delicious answering of Chapter 22 reviews:

HidexThexRum: Thank you so much. Eeek! I hope you like the new Mary Read twist!

Kait: Thank you for the compliments, luv. I totally know what you mean! I would act like a silly swooning goose if I was around someone resembling Mister Turner or a certain delectable Captain…

Remember How I Used To Be: Haha, you woke up your parents by laughing? That's awesome! Next time, you have to be sneaky like a pirate ninja.

Pirate Gyrl: Hello, my dear! Haha…I definitely wouldn't like to know what pirates had back then...and the second movie did tell us that Captain Sparrow lacks spectacular personal hygiene. (sigh of sadness) Maybe we gals could reform him and make him take a bath at LEAST once a week? Thank you so much for your kind words, and I cannot wait to see you be rid of your dreadful writer's block and dazzle us with a brilliant chapter!

paineAPPLE: Yay! (bows in appreciation) I am honored to be placed on your favorite author's list, luv! Your review made me smile, and thank you for following their adventures so closely. : ) I hope this chapter did not disappoint. Your killer cycle of falling over and laughing sounds like oodles of fun! Oodles of noodles of fun! I look forward to hearing from you again!

Jackie Rogers: I would love to read your new fic! Just let me know the title and I will definitely give it a read. Good luck on your chapters and if you need any help, let me know.

Devivoododoll: Devi, you are so nice! (fanfic hug) Thank you so much for your wonderful review, and I will always appreciate your critiques and comments. I will definitely be checking up on the fanfic you have!

xxRunningAwayxx: Sorry that it took a little more of a week to update. (sheepish grin) I'm so glad the characters are believable…because what's a story with silly, unrealistic characters? Fooey, that's what.

CaptainDuckula: Aw, I'm so happy you took a quote! That was a pretty delicious one. Gave me a couple hotflashes, it did. Yeah, you go right ahead and smack some sense into our dear William. He sure needs it.

Ami: I was so amazed when I got this review…probably one of the most thorough reviews I have ever received. Thank you so much…it really means a lot to me as the writer to get something as nice as this. Haha, sometimes I picture June as Jack, too. They are so silly together. I find it funny that they are so alike and yet Jack doesn't have a friggin' clue what a match made in heaven they are. I totally respect you being a Will Turner woman, and I will definitely try to sneak in as many delicious Will Turner scenes for you as possible. : ) Thanks again, you wonderful fanfic pirate, you!

BluWine: Hello! I totally understand and I definitely didn't take it the wrong way. Sometimes it's hard to rip yourself away from the character drama and focus on the hardcore plotline. Hope this chapter was a step in the right direction. Thanks for the critique!

Jeni Star: Thanks! I'm happy you liked the ending, and I hope you liked this chapter as well!

Wanderer of the Roads: I'm glad you like June so much! She's my favorite, too. : ) I love hearing from you, dearie.

Rock Candy Love: Hey Courtney! Thanks for the wonderful review. Jack and June are definitely going to keep getting on each other's nerves…

BrendaC: There are just too many hormones flying around on the Pearl. Hope your writing is going splendidly, luv!

Danfan99: Thank you so much for the nice review, Katie! I hope this chapter was up to standard…a lot's going to be happening these next couple of updates. Huzzah!

Priestess of Shadows: Anastasia does have a sneaky way about her, that's for sure! I'm glad my updates are helping fill your summer…me writing them certainly helps fill my summer!

Chocola Emo Shizzle: I wonder if Jack is fond of cats…

Lady Anarane: Unfortunately, Captain Sparrow missed his 8 o' clock dentist appt. because he was previously engaged…the rum is gone, too. Thank you so much for the wonderful gifts, luv! Really, thank you!

Arein: Haha, you are such a unique reviewing individual. Poor William needs to get his knickers untwisted and realize that Ana is perfect for his grieving self! You should be the person to do it! Kick the crap out of him!

Sentinel Sparrow: Hey Jen! Oooh, hot bubble baths! That sounds like fun! What if you read a fanfic update IN a hot bubble bath? Double the fun…yet I don't think your computer would appreciate it very much…

Leanan Sidhe: Oh boy. You said someone else other than Vicki could possibly be paired with Will? (throws self behind a large rock) Matay! Matay! June, I suppose, had the whole birthday suit thing coming to her. I certainly wouldn't argue if Mister Sparrow was doing that to me! (winks) Devon and Regan will definitely be making a comeback in the sequel. They are important, cool superheroine characters! Norrington looks pretty good all unshaven and rugged…I will agree with you on that.

Aradia-rising: Anastasia sure is her own woman…she's maturing into the person she's comfortable being. Will will realize (snickers…Will will!) his silly ways.

Turn-my-black-roses-red: Thank you so much for reading, dearie! I'm sorry if I took a little longer than forever to finish this chappie. (cringes) Oh gawds, is this going to ignite another streak of stalking?

Siren's Voice: Sque! I'm glad you like it! I'm reading a romance novel now about a guy from space meeting this woman, and he calls her "Squee". A little weird, I know.

Katie: Pirate sheets! Heck yes! I wish you luck in college, my pirate buddy!

To anyone else I have accidentally forgotten, thank you so much!