Chapter 2: Willy's Promise

A/N: Hey! Here's the next chapter! I don't own Pirates, but Lord James Anderson is of my own creation. On with the story!

Nine months later…

Today was the day. Elizabeth sat in bed, Will beside her as another contraction racked through her body. The sweat was pouring off her forehead. "Just keep breathing, love." he whispered in her ear. Willy sat on her other side, holding her hand. For a twelve year- old boy he was taking the situation very well. Soon, there was a knock at the door. Will nodded at his son, and Willy went to answer it. Minutes later, there was a scream of "Uncle Jack!" and a bunch of rustling. Elizabeth gave Will a look that said, "Great, just what we need" and he chuckled. Jack then swaggered through the bedroom door and said,

" 'Ello , Lizzie and William," Will nodded his hello and Elizabeth glared daggers at him. "Eard ye were having another little one, so thought I'd drop by to congratulate ya, but it seems I picked the inopportune moment." he finished. "You bloody well did!" Elizabeth screamed.

Before Jack could respond, Willy popped his head in. "Papa, the doctor is here." he said. Will nodded, and the doctor rushed in. "Okay, all men, except the father, out now." she ordered, pushing Willy and Jack out the door, "Well lad," Jack said when they were in the living room "What do ye think of having a sibling?" The smile on Willy's face was all Jack needed to see. Then, a voice from upstairs said, "Okay Mrs. Turner, Push!" and a scream of pain filled the house. Willy looked up worriedly. "It's okay, lad." Jack reassured him, and he relaxed.

A few hours later, the doctor came down. "You may go see her now." she said to Willy and Jack. Without a word, Willy raced upstairs, and Jack followed. Willy slowly opened the door to his parents' room and looked in. Elizabeth sat in bed, sweat on her forehead and a smile on her tired, but radiant face. Will sat beside her, his face full of pride. In her arms, Elizabeth held a small bundle. She saw Willy at the door with Jack and motioned them both into the room.

"Willy, come meet your new sister, Michelle Rose Turner." she said. In an instant, he was at the bed. "Oh, she's so beautiful." he said, his voice full of awe. She was, too. She had a mess of golden curls on her head, and the biggest brown eyes Willy had ever seen. "May I hold her?" he asked. Elizabeth nodded and handed Michelle over to him.

"Hello, Michelle, I'm Willy, your big brother." he told her softly. "You know," he continued, "We have the best parents – here he smiled at Will and Elizabeth- and the most unique uncle in the world." he finished, looking at Jack. His voice got very quiet and serious and he focused all his attention on her before he continued. " Michelle, this world you were born into isn't always nice." he started. "So I'm making you a promise, that no matter what happens, I will always love and protect you, and if that means I'd have to fight the entire East India Trading Company, I would. I will do whatever it takes to keep you safe and happy, because your happiness and safety means the world to me." He looked down to find she had fallen asleep in his arms. He smiled and finished, "But for now, little sister, sleep and dream, and know that I'm always watching over you."

With that, Willy laid her into her cradle. He turned to his parents and Jack. Elizabeth had tears in her eyes, and both Jack and Will looked very proud of him. Willy said goodnight to his parents and hugged them tight. He then, gave Jack a captain's salute and went to bed. Elizabeth looked at Will and said, "It's amazing how much he's like you sometimes." Jack spoke, his voice full of emotion, "Ye should be proud, and I'm gonna be docked here for a while, so just don't hesitate to visit." He said goodbye and left. "I'm so proud of you." Will told Elizabeth as they went to bed. She smiled. "I love you, Will." she whispered. "I love you, too." he responded. They kissed, and as the sun set, everyone in the Turner house fell into a deep, peaceful sleep.

A/N: Yay, Ch. 2 is done! So, what do you think of the baby's name? In the next chapter, I'm skipping ahead 2 years, so Willy will be 14 and Michelle will be 2. Also, prepare for the EITC and Lord James Anderson! See ya at the next Chapter!