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Chapter 5: A dangerous song

Processions of men, women, and children led up to the gallows. The day arrived for the hangings of everyone who is accused of pirarcy. James stood stiff, trying hard not to make eye contact with the poor little boy up on the noose. Charlotte was there, standing proudly by Beckett, who was sitting going over reports...like if nothing was happening. And of course, all eyes were on Charlotte, trying to see if she would flinch or show some sort of reaction to what was going on in front of her. But being raised with an iron fist...she did not. People started to see the cold and heartless woman she really was. The only reaction she showed was disgust towards the innnocent child.

As the child began to mumble something under his breath, James looked up. He tried to hear what the child began to sing, soon after everyone in the line leading up to the noose began to sing. The soldiers began to move back, sensing trouble. But James quickly took action.

"Steady men, keep control"! James ordered. They were all still singing the song, and what James heard struck him.

Yo, ho, haul together,

hoist the colors high.

Heave ho,

thieves and beggars,

never shall we die.

The king and his men

stole the queen from her bed

and bound her in her Bones.

The seas be ours

and by the powers

where we will we'll roam.

Yo, ho, haul together,

hoist the colors high.

Heave ho, thieves and beggars,

never shall we die...

Groves quickly runs up to Beckett.

"Lord Beckett! They have started to sing".

"Finally". Beckett replied cooly. Charlotte only smirked wickedly at how victorious her husband is. Finally, was the right word. He would finally dominate the seven seas and rid the world of disgusting pirates...


James was called to Beckett's office, after the hangings.

"Ah, Admiral Norrington just the man I wanted to see". greeted Beckett as he saw James come in.

"Good afternoon Lord Beckett, Dutchess Beckett". James greeted both of them. Charlotte was there with a very prideful smile on her face.

"Admiral Norrington". Charlotte replied. "Darling I must be off, I have to tend our son, see you later tonight". Charlotte also likes to rub it in.

"Yes of course my dear". Beckett smiled at Charlotte.

"Good day Admiral".

"Good day Dutchess Beckett". James replied cooly knowing what she was trying to do. Charlotte just smiled once again and left gracefully.

"You summoned me Lord Beckett".

"Yes I wanted to discuss this matter of the flying dutchman". replied Beckett

"I thought we settled that matter".

"No, we have not completely settled on when we would set sail".

"I can have an armada ready in three days". James replied thinking please forgive me Isabella.

"As tempting as it sounds Admiral, I think we should wait".

"I had thought you wanted to meet with Jones as soon as you hanged all these people accused of piracy."

"I did, but I decided to wait. At least until Dutchess Norrington gives birth to your second child, I only assume you would like to be with your beloved wife during the course of her pregnancy". replied Beckett.

"What does it matter to you"? James was suspicious of Beckett's "good" actions.

"Well Admiral, seeing that because of you I have control over Davy Jones and I am almost in control of the entire seven seas, its only fair I grant you this last happiness with your dear Isabella".

"What do you mean last happiness"? James's anger was rising.

"Honestly now, do you think you might come back alive. We are due for a battle against all pirates."

"I would say the same to you Lord Beckett. And I can assure you I will comeback alive"! James stormed out of Beckett's office, angrier than ever before. James realizes now, he has to be careful, Beckett might try to kill him and if he succeeds...he might finally get his hands on Isabella.

"Oh we will see about that James". Beckett said to himself as he sat back in his seat and smiled at the victory to come...clearly a dangerous song has been sung for the fates of these four individuals...