The Pearl arrived at Bermuda just before dusk. Will was ready to leave the Pearl as soon as he caught sight of the island - regardless of the consequences so Jack ordered Will that he wait until it was almost dark before they set out on their excursion.

William and Jasmine were sent to their hiding place as a precaution and Jess was left in charge of the Pearl. Will went down to the children's hiding place to say goodbye to William. "Remember whatever happens - stay here and protect Jasmine," he said handing William a small sword and dagger. "I will Papa." Will looked down at William's big brown eyes. "You remind me so much of your mother. She was brave and such a fierce fighter. I'm sure you'll do fine."

"And Jasmine dear," Jack said peering over Will's shoulder then pushing him aside, "try not to hurt anyone except the bad guys." Jasmine puckered her face up at her father's remarks. "How lovely," Jack commented then he leaned down and kissed his daughter on the cheek. Jess standing back waiting her turn smiled at the scene.

Jasmine flung her arms around Jack and kissed him, "Daddy, please be careful cause I love you."

"Course darlin'. Daddy's always careful." Jess rolled her eyes trying not to laugh. "Jess!"

"How did you? Oh never mind." Jess said trying to figure out how he saw her with his back turned from her. Jack and Will left so Jess could talk to the children alone.

It was to be a small party going ashore so they could sneak around unseen. Jack, Will, Gibbs, Marty and the two men, George and Philip, who had gone with Aphrodite to save Will in the other world.

Jack had the men carry as many weapons as possible without being too burdened. He wanted them prepared for anything but not to the point of not being able to fight. Jack was the last one down in the longboat. Jess having finished hiding the children ran to Jack. His back was away from her and she tugged him on his arm pulling him back to her. She flew her arms around him and started to kiss him passionately. "Darlin'" Jack started to say before she started another passionate kiss, "the crew-" as Jess began kissing him even more passionately, "can wait," Jack said no longer fighting the passion and dipping her into a passionate kiss of his own.

"Jack," Will yelled from the boat.

Jack put Jess upright once more, "must be leavin'. Don't forget where we left off love." Jack smiled to Jess as she blushed slightly. "Alright Will I'm coming."

Jack and the rest of the shore party made it unseen it would seem and hid the longboat near some bushes near the shore. "We'll split up in to two groups: Gibbs and George with me Will take Marty and Philip. Will take the west side of the settlement. We'll take the east."

"Aye Jack. Be careful. We'll meet back here before the moon fully rises," Will added.

"Will just remember that we need to find Aphrodite and see what we are up against. We can come back later for the rescue with more men," Jack looked at him to make sure that he agreed. He did not want Will doing anything stupid.

Jack kept staring at Will, "OK Jack. I understand. I'll wait IF she's not in danger."

With that the two groups went in different directions, both groups moved cautiously. Jack spoke to Gibbs as they were close to the settlement, "does something strike you as strange Mr. Gibbs?"

"Aye Captain, we haven't seen nary a soul and it be too quiet if ye ask me."

"I agree. I don't have a good feeling about this. I feel like we're being watched."

Will and he group were feeling uneasy as well. "Don't like this. How's come we've not seen anyone," Marty asked Will.

"I don't know. It's not that late and I was sure that Ares would have guards everywhere," Will responded in a whisper.

"Look," Philip said pointing to a well lit courtyard.

"Stay here. I'll check it out and if something goes wrong find Jack," Will told the two men.

"Aye," they replied in unison.

The courtyard was well lit with torches everywhere. It had gardens near the buildings and appeared to have two ways in and out. Will crept up to the closest opening and peered inside to see if he could see anything. There was a bench near the middle of the courtyard with nothing around it. He could see a figure lying on it. Suddenly his heart jumped - it was Aphrodite on the bench but she appeared to be sleeping. He quickly ran to the nearest brush and hid trying to get a better look. From this distance he could see if was indeed Aphrodite and she appeared to be chained to the bench. He could see her moving slightly.

His heart told him this was a trap. Why would she be left here if not to draw him into the open? He knew he should wait but she looked as if she were hurt. Will decided to go back and tell Marty and Philip to find Jack and he would stay here and try and free her.

Marty tried to argue with Will but Will pulled rank on him and ordered him to find Jack then Will went back to his position to watch Aphrodite. She let out a small moan and rubbed her head. She began to sit up but had to catch herself because of the dizziness she had almost fallen over again.

Will could not stand it any longer. He knew they would find Jack and bring the rest here but Aphrodite looked hurt and he wanted to help her. Will had watched her for several minutes trying to loosen the chains that held her. Will thought that since it appeared she was alone he would try and free her.

He crept up to where she sat and whispered, "Aphrodite, shhh, I'm going to try and get you out of here."

"Will," she whispered back, "I can't tell you how glad I am to see you."

"I'm glad to see you too my love," Will said with a smile. He gave her a small kiss on the lips then he began to pull on the chains and he found that they were good and strong. He looked for the weakest part and as he found it he took out his sword. "Get as far away as this chain will allow while I try and strike this weak point."

Aphrodite nodded her head and moved as far away as she could. Will raised his sword and struck the chain. No luck. He tried again and again. "It's stronger than it looks," Ares said coming from out of the shadows.

"Ares," Aphrodite said.

"Well you were foolish enough to try and rescue her."

"It's not a fool's errand. Now release her."

Ares laughed at him. "You don't know who you are dealing with boy. I gave you the chance to live now you will feel my wrath."

Ares drew his sword and approached Will. Will looked at Aphrodite and smiled, "I'll be back for you." Ares came at Will with a tremendous down swing that made Will step back a couple of feet. Will countered with a swing to Ares' right side which Ares side stepped. Ares continued his assault with a series of blows that backed Will up to a portion of the courtyard where they were no bushes just dirt. Will made his attack and Ares blocked all of them except one. The last one barely grazed Ares upper arm. Ares looked down at the cut sleeve and some blood trickling down.

"Now you've made me mad," Ares said angrily. Suddenly the ground started shaking around Will.

"What's happening," Will shouted.

Ares laughed and watched as the ground surrounding Will disappeared all except for directly under Will's feet and a small path leading to one of the exits. Will looked down where the ground used to be and saw nothing but a deep, unending cavern. He barely moved one of his feet and even more ground started to fall away.

Aphrodite was on her feel pulling as hard as she could at her chains. "Will! Will! Don't move. He'll kill you!"

"You shouldn't have messed with the god of war. You never had a chance to win. Regardless of how good you are – well I cheat."