Part 142
(Port Royal)
(Ball Room)
(Everyone turned towards the large double doors which were currently opened wide)
(Everyone speechless and few gasping at the sight before them)
(A lone figure stood in front of the doors)
(she wore a beautiful crimson dress with elegant black lacing)
(The cut was rather low but still respectable)
(her hair neatly tied up in a tight bun a few loose curls surrounded her face)
(her skin glowed even in the dim light)
(she looked radiant and shinning in every aspect of her body)
(that is except for her honey brown eyes which were dull and lifeless)
(on her face she wore a fake smile exposing her pearl white teeth)
(Governor Swann briskly walked up to her pushing past the hundreds of guests now standing near the door trying to get a better look at the guest of honor)
(he gave her a quick kiss on her rosy red cheek before turning and adressing the audiance)
Governor Swann: Ladies and Gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure, tonight to introduce to you my daughter; Elizabeth
(he announced)
(this produced a chorus of claps in approval)
Governor Swann: And it gives me even more pleasure to announce her wedding in the white hall chapel on the 25th of this month
(he continued)
(Another round of applause)
(Elizabeth flinched ever so slightly at the word wedding)
(she suddenly felt a comforting arm resting on her shoulder)
(she turned her face ever so slowly to her left)
(there stood a brimming Will looking handsome and neatly trimmed)
(she gave a small smile at the sight of him before turning back to the audiance finally speaking)
Elizabeth: I'd like to thank all of you for coming tonight, and I'd like to introduce to you my fiance, William Turner
(she told everyone with more confidence in her voice than she actually felt)
(Will's face exploded into an even wider grin expressing his true delight)
(she left a small sigh escape her mouth)
(her father continued speaking)
Governor Swann: Now that the soon to be bride and groom are here it is time for our traditional dance to start off the evening
(he informed the guests)
(the guests gave a final round of applause before turning and finding their seats)
(all placed in a circle around the dance floor providing everyone a clear view)
(the only spaces in the circle was the table, the double doors, and one large oak window facing the sea)
(Will gently took Elizabeth's warm hand and escorted her towards the center of the floor)
(the candles that once illuminated the large room were quickly blown out)
(leaving only the center chandelier to provide light for the room)
(the spotlight was now on the couple and only the couple)
(the room went silent as the musicans readied them selves to play a soft melody)
(the soft sweet sounds of a violin filled the room)
(Will gently placed his hand on Elizabeth's thin waist as took his other hand)
(She rested her other hand on his shoulder)
(together they slowly swung together to the beat of the music)
(the sound of a piano joining in entered the room)
(the cellos soon joined in and together the three types of instruments produced a beautiful sound creating peace throughout the room)
(the guests sound found themselves gently tapping to the beat)
(Elizabeth closed her eyes gently trying to forget everything that had happened in her life)
(imagining that there wasnt a single trouble in her life, that everything was perfect)
(imagining she was far away from this all alone without a care in the world)
(it almost worked but the sound of a bullet being fired caused her to snap back into reality)
(her vision of happiness was instantly destroyed as the world came shooting back at her)