Chapter 4: An Extraordinary Gift
A/N: Hey y'all! Here's Chapter four! There's a really important plot twist in this chapter, so pay attention! I own nothing but Lord Anderson. On with the story!
As they boarded the Black Pearl, Will, Elizabeth and Jack were bombarded with questions. Gibbs went first. "Jack, what happened?" he asked, when he saw the grim look on all their faces. As if in answer, Jack pointed to Michelle, still sleeping in Willy's arms. Gibbs looked at her, saw the mark, and gasped angrily. "Who on bloody earth did this to her?" he asked, touching her face softly. Will stepped forward. "Lord James Anderson." He answered quietly. "He's nothing but lowly scum, if you ask me." Elizabeth stated anger in her voice. The others nodded in agreement. They all began discussing how to get revenge, when Elizabeth motioned them to be quiet. They did so and listened.
Willy, who had taken Michelle into their room, was singing softly. "Little one, don't fear. The storm is gone, and I'm here beside you. Let the ocean be your safe keep, as the waves rock you into a peaceful golden sleep." He ended his lullaby, kissing her forehead. He then whispered, "Michelle, your safe, so sleep and dream, and I'll see you for supper." She smiled in her sleep. He tucked her in and joined the others on deck. Elizabeth smiled at her son. "You're more like your father than you know." She said.
An hour later, Michelle awoke from her nap, and went out on deck. She found Elizabeth sewing some of Will's shirts. "Hi, Mama." She greeted. "Hello, sweetheart," Elizabeth responded, putting down her sewing. "How does your cheek feel?" she asked, as she lifted her onto her lap. "Better." Michelle answered. Seeing Michelle's hair was a mess, Elizabeth gently began to brush it out. She hummed as she brushed. "Mama, why did Lord Anderson hit me?" Michelle asked quietly. Elizabeth stopped and looked at her. Then, she sighed. "I don't know darling." she said. "I don't like him." Michelle stated. Elizabeth enclosed her in a hug. "I don't either sweetheart, I don't either." She responded quietly. Will joined them and hugged his daughter.
The kitchen door swung open, and Gibbs poked his head out. He saw Michelle and smiled. "Michelle, would you like to help me and your brother make supper?" he asked She looked at her parents. "Go ahead, but be careful." Will warned her. Michelle nodded, hugged them tight, and ran to the kitchen. "She's an extraordinary child." Jack said, joining Will and Elizabeth, who nodded. They had no idea just how extraordinary she actually was.
After supper, Michelle went back to the room she shared with Willy, and brought out a bag. The bag held crab claws she had found on the beach at home. Out on deck, everyone was resting. She dumped the bag out on deck and sat down. Then, she began to rearrange them into a pattern. Willy watched her with interest, as did everyone else. Michelle didn't even notice. Finishing the pattern, she closed her eyes and began to chant. "Ena tasna onati." She said over and over.
Slowly, the wind began to blow and dark clouds appeared. Michelle stood, spread her arms out wide, and continued to chant. Suddenly, lightning struck, and she began to chant louder and faster. Waves began to churn and rock the ship. Thunder roared. What happened next shocked everyone. As if the lightning had heard her, it surrounded her body, and the wind picked her up off the deck. Michelle was floating in midair! She now opened her mouth, and what came out wasn't the sweet, angelic voice of Michelle Turner, but one with a thick Jamaican accent.
"Wat do ya tink, William Turnah?" she asked. Will let go of Elizabeth's hand and stepped forward. "Release my daughter, at once, Calypso." He demanded angrily. Calypso laughed. "Tis little child now has my powers and she is part of me." Now, Jack spoke. "Like bloody hell she does, release her!" he spat. "Fools!" she thundered. "Why do you think Lord Anderson picked Michelle instead of anyone else in Port Royal, hmm?" "He knew of the power she had, he could sense me within her." Realization dawned on Elizabeth. "You were there, she got slapped because of you!" She shrieked. "Tat's right, Mrs. Turnah." Calypso sneered. "Now she will be in my power forever." She cackled.
Willy had had enough. He burst forward. "Let my sister go!" he yelled. Calypso looked at him. "Willy Turnah, you have a personality like your father, perhaps you'll suffer the same destiny." She told him carefully, with a sly smile. Willy took a step forward, his fists clenched, ready to tackle, but Will and Jack restrained him. "Let. Her. Go." He said, through gritted teeth. Calypso finally gave in. "I will go, but my powers remain with her." With that, the spell broke and everything returned to normal. Suddenly, Michelle began to fall. Willy leaped forward and caught her. Everyone quickly surrounded them.
Slowly, Michelle came out of the trance. "What happened?," she asked. "One minute I'm playing with my crab claws, the next, I'm in Willy's arms." Will, Elizabeth, Jack and Willy looked at her. "We'll tell you in the morning, but now it's time for bed." Elizabeth told her. Michelle nodded, picked up the crab claws, and followed Elizabeth to her and Willy's room. But suddenly, she stopped. "What is it?" Elizabeth asked. "I forgot to say goodnight to everyone." Michelle responded. She ran back and said goodnight to Will and Jack. "I'll see you in a minute, okay?" Willy said. Michelle nodded and joined her mother. Willy turned and walked to the rail and thought. "No, this will not happen to her, I'll figure out how to release her from Calypso's grasp." He sighed heavily as he stared at the starry night sky. Then, he turned and went to join his baby sister.
The next day was very special, for it was Michelle's third birthday. As the sun rose, Willy stirred and went over and sat by her bed. Michelle was in a deep, peaceful with a smile on her sweet, chubby face. Gently, he brushed a stray light brown curl out of her face. At his touch, Michelle stirred. "Morning, Willy." She said sleepily, happy to have his handsome face be the first thing she saw on her special day. "Morning, Michelle." He replied with a smile. Then, he pushed the covers off and lifted her onto his lap. Michelle relaxed against her brother's strong, warm chest and listened to the strong, soothing, rhythmic sound of his heartbeat. "Happy Birthday, baby sister." Willy whispered in her ear, as he wrapped his strong arms around her. "Willy, please sing me our special song." Michelle asked, as she fell back into sleep. Willy smiled as he began to sing softly, "Yo ho, Yo ho, a pirate's life for me." He sang. When Elizabeth, Will, and Jack opened the door to surprise Michelle just an hour later, what a heartwarming scene meet their eyes. There sat Willy, smiling down at Michelle, fast asleep in his arms
"Michelle, wake up before the Tickle Monster gets you." Willy said, a sly grin forming on his face. Slowly, he began to tickle her. Her eyes shot open, she scrambled down and ran out of the room, Willy on her heels. She squealed happily as he picked her up and twirled her around the deck. Her squeals awoke the rest of the crew, who came up on deck to watch. Elizabeth and Will beamed at their children. Finally, Willy stopped twirling, and kissed Michelle on the cheek. "I love you, Willy." She whispered. In answer, Willy held her close and kissed the top of her head.
Later, after lunch, cake, and presents, everyone was on deck, enjoying the afternoon. Michelle looked at her parents. "You said you would tell me what happened yesterday." She reminded them. Elizabeth looked at Will, who nodded. She sighed. "Well, darling, this is what happened." She said and told her everything. When she had finished, Michelle looked thoughtful. "So, that's why he slapped me." She said. Elizabeth nodded. Then, a change came over Michelle. She now understood that this was her destiny. She straightened and said quietly, "If this is my fate, then I accept it." Will and Elizabeth looked at their small daughter, who was now drawing, with amazement. For one so small and young, she had the heart, bravery, and courage of a soldier.
A short time later, Michelle spotted a ship on the horizon. She looked through the telescope she had gotten, and gasped when she saw the ship's flag. Quickly, she ran to the helm. Jack was sailing comfortably when he felt a small tug. He looked down and saw his niece, a scared look on her small face. "What is it, lass?" he asked. "It's the East India Trading Company, Uncle Jack, look." she answered, handing him the telescope. He looked through it. "Bugger." He muttered quietly. "All hands on deck!" he shouted. Will, Elizabeth, Willy and the rest of the crew quickly appeared. Michelle ran to her brother, who picked her up.
"What's wrong?" Will asked. Jack responded. "It's the Company, mate, they've come for Michelle." He told him. Gasps arose from all around. Michelle was now shaking. "Please don't let them take me, Willy." She pleaded, her eyes filling with tears. He held her tight. "Don't worry, Michelle, you're safe." He reassured. "What should we do?" He now asked Jack.
Jack's answer was simple. "Prepare to fight." He said. Everyone nodded and began to prepare themselves for the fight. Willy told Michelle, "Stay with Uncle Jack." She nodded and he went below. Michelle looked out to sea, and whispered softly, her fists clenched, "You want me, Anderson?" "Come get me." Jack heard this and couldn't help grinning. "Pirate." He whispered.
A/N: Dun, dun, dun! Here comes the EITC! Next chapter will be full of action, I promise! Keep reviewing and I'll see ya at the next chapter! Bye, bye!