Part 166

Author's Note: I'm trying to get back into the swing of updating more regularly and staying on track with my story-line. So here is the next chapter as promised.

(Elizabeth's State of Unconsciousness)

(Elizabeth opened her eyes slowly, breathing in deeply)

(She didn't recognize where she was)

(All she knew was she was sitting on the side of a king-size bed)

(She was facing the opposite direction to the door leading out of the room)

(In front of her was a large set of white draping curtains that appeared to cover a pair of doors)

(Curious she tried to stand up and investigate)

(However, when she attempted to lift herself, a weight that she could not account for, pulled her back down towards the bed)

(Sweat beads ran down her forehead confusing her)

Elizabeth: Since when had it been so difficult for me to get up?

(She wondered to herself, placing her hands on either side of the bed)

(Taking a deep breath she pushed hard on the bed, forcing her body up)

(Only for her arms to give in and for her body to come crashing down)

(Unfortunately for her, unlike the previous attempt, she did not hit the bed as she fell back down)

(Instead her body clattered to the ground rather painfully)

(Her right hand darting to her stomach before she realized what she was doing)

(Her eyes widening as it hit her)

Elizabeth: I'm...pregnant...

(She whispered in disbelief, her eyes widening and tears stinging her eyes)

(The truth was plain for her to see, her stomach had an oversized bump)

(She brought her legs to her chest as best as she could careful not to squash her stomach as more tears fell)

(Suddenly, a blinding light entered the room, as one of the doors in front of her opened and the white curtains moved)

(Elizabeth didn't glance up until she heard his voice)

Voice: Lizzie...are you okay?

(He asked concerned as he moved closer to her)

(Her head jerked up so fast she almost received whiplash)

(The sunlight flooded into the room and surrounded him, making him look more like an angel than anything)

(He bared resemblance to a Greek God in her opinion, with his large golden smile, and big bright eyes)

(The light seemed to reflect more on his clothes though)

(Instead of wearing his usual pirate get-up, he wore an over sized white top complete with a loosely fitting pair of white pants)

(She blinked a couple of times)

Elizabeth: Could that really be him? Her angel in her time of need?

(These thoughts ran in circles through her head making her feel slightly dizzy)

Elizabeth: Jack

(She whispered aloud)

(His grin seemed to grow bigger if possible as he knelt down in front of her)

(Not quite touching her, but ever so close, she could feel his presence in front of her)

(He hadn't aged a single day since she had last seen him, so full of life, so free, so happy)

Jack: Come, I have something to show you

(He spoke softly, standing up and outstretching his hand to her)

(She paused for a moment)

Elizabeth: Please don't be a dream

(She whispered so quietly even he couldn't hear her)

(Then, she sucked in her breath and reached out)

(As their hands met, Elizabeth felt slightly dizzy, he pulled her up gently so that she was able to balance on her own two feet)

(Only, when he released her for a moment, she begun to wobble, her body threateningly moving from side to side)

(Worried her eyes glanced down at the ground beneath her, it was only then did she realized what she was wearing)

(It was a long plain white dress, made in a similar fashion to what Jack was wearing)

(As her body swayed more dangerously)

(Her eyes widened uncertain of what to do)

(Finally her feet gave in and she tipped to the side)

(Gravity was against her and she fell quickly; Jack was quicker)

(He caught her in his arms and brought her close to his chest)

(Her hair flowing behind her loosely like the leaves of a tree on a windy day)

(He was warm, he was safe, he was there)

(He glanced down at her, their eyes met for a brief second causing a smile to appear on her own lips)

(Then slowly he placed her back onto the ground, taking her hand quickly incase she fell)

Jack: Come

(He repeated, leading her through the curtains and out of the door)

(She stepped cautiously, her eyes failing her as the blinding light of the sun made it difficult to see anything)

(She was completely trusting him, no inch of her doubted him for a second, this was Jack, she was certain of it)

(As her eyes adjusted and she got glimpse of where she was, she stopped walking)

(Her eyes widening and her free hand moved to her open mouth)

Elizabeth: It's...beautiful

(She said aloud to herself)

(For she stood on what appeared to be the roof of a stone castle)

(Small waist high grey stone walls stood a good number of meters ahead of her, and even further away from her were two separate walls on either side of her)

(Long green ivy ran up and down the side of the walls, three of the most lovely flowers bloomed from a small bush in the right hand corner of the left wall)

(Lurking just beyond the walls, she could see the horizon, where the sun was just beginning to set, and the calm waves brushed against the soft sandy beach the castle overlooked)

(It was the kind of setting that only belonged in fairy-tales, it was too good to be true)

(The hand still holding Jack's was released as he moved closer to her)

(He stood silently behind her, pulling her back into his arms, not wanting to ruin her moment)

(Then, ever so slightly, as her eyes were still fixed on the spectacular view ahead of her)

(It only seemed to become even more amazing when Jack buried his face in her neck, his lips a few inches away from her right ear)

Jack: Lizzie, are you ready?

(He whispered into her ear, not hurrying her the slightest)

Elizabeth: Mhm

(She muttered enjoying the closeness for fear he might vanish any second)

(He pulled away to her great distress and took her hand again, leading her towards her left)

(She followed once more, not caring where he took her, as long as she was with him)

(As he led her, she suddenly felt something cold beneath her feet)

(Confused she glanced down, only to find, the soft red petal of a rose)

(She looked back up at him puzzled)

Elizabeth: Jack, where are we going?

Jack: You'll see

(He replied with a bounce in his tone)

(He took her further to the left where she found more rose petals beneath her)

(More and more and more, everywhere)

(They stopped walking suddenly)

(She glanced around, she could feel no petals beneath her feet)

(Yet, petals were surrounded all around them, in what appeared to be a large circle)

(Spinning around to face him, she opened her mouth to question him)

(But he was too quick for her, and dipped her slightly)

(His lips were on hers within a second)

(Tears rolled down her face, and her arms moved to wrap around his neck)

(Hundreds of emotions flowed inside of her making her feel weak)

(They shared a kiss that only true lovers could share, the kind of kiss that only belonged in romance novels)

(It was long and beautiful, and as he pulled away finally, they glanced into either others eyes)

(He smiled at her with his warm chocolate brown orbs, and opened his mouth to speak)

Jack: Happy...

(He begun, but never got to finish)

(As she was forced back into the world of reality)

(Awoken by her own desperate cries)