Chapter 28: It's Just Good Buisness
As the rain poured down on both decks of the Black Pearl and Flying Dutchman, everyone tried their best to fight off the entire crew of the dutchman and soldiers of the East India Trading Company. Some had fallen in their brave battle, others still raged on with courage to fight for freedom. But it seemed like it would not end anytime soon. Jax was fighting along side Isabella, flinging his sword this way and that. He was sure to remain by her side at all times. Jax was rather impressed with Isabella's skills.
"Where did you learn how to fence like that?" asked Jax as he shoved his sword in one of the enemies mid-section.
"James taught me". replied Isabella as she blocked one of her foes blows.
"Might I add for a duchess, you have very good skills". added Jax as he stabbed another.
"Thank you. For a rake you are not so bad yourself". laughed Isabella as she finally finished off her apponent.
"Very funny." Jax replied cooly. He lunged forward towards his apponent, causing the man to fall into the huge whirlpool. "And thats how you finish them off".
"Impressing Count Drake, but I rather do this!" Isabella turned and caught the soldier off gaurd, stabbing him in the back.
"That is very good, but my skill is better, causing more agony to your enemy". replied Jax as he sliced another soldiers throat.
"Hmmm...my skill is less gory. But nonetheless effective." Isabella repeated the same move on another. She was not scared at all, because deep down in her heart...she knew what she was fighting for.
The battle raged on for what seemed like an eternity. Isabella was growing exhausted of repeating the same task over and over again. Her arm was growing sore from swinging this way and that. But she could not let herself give up, she has gotten too far to let this go. Isabella looked over her shoulder to see Jax finishing off another man. She realized then, that he was a good man...a brave man. How many times has he risked his life for hers? Many. Not only did he save her, but her unborn child as well. And yet he still loves her, knowing that Isabella's heart belongs to one man and one only.
Jax noticed Isabella becoming weaker. "I hope you are not giving up dear duchess". he moved closer.
"I am afraid I am". Isabella lunged forward taking out another man.
"Remember for what and who you are fighting for". replied Jax
"Why do you think I have not given up yet". Isabella replied breathlessly. "Where is Elizabeth and Will?"
"They jumped ship".
"For what?"
"Apparently Mr. Turner had some unfinished buisness aboard the Dutchman". replied Jax as he saw Will from a distance.
An hour later, Isabella, Jax, and the rest stopped fighting to notice the Dutchman sink into the crushing black oblivion. The Pearl alomost being dragged along with it, but Capitan Barbossa managed to hoist the ship back up before it could go down.
Isabella turned to notice Jack and Elizabeth land on the water.
"Quickly, get closer to them!" ordered Isabella. The ship got closer, in no time Elizabeth and Jack were boarding the Pearl.
Elizabeth quickly rushed over to Isabella and sobbed in her arms. Meanwhile, Mr.Gibbs informed Jack about the Endeavor.
"The armada's still out there. The Endeavor's coming up hard to starboard, and I think it's time we embrace that oldest and noblest of pirate traditions". said Gibbs becoming very anxious.
"Never actually been one for tradition". replied Jack as he moved closer to the railing.
"Well its time now. We need to bring down Beckett once and for all!" added Jax.
"You're right mate." agreed Jack. "Close haul her. Luff the sails and lay her in irons!"
"Belay that, or we will be a sitting duck!"yelled Barbossa.
"Belay that, belay that"! shot back Jack.
"Yes, we must do this now there is no other way!" yelled Jax.
Meanwhile, aboard the Endeavor, Beckett looked on along side Groves.
"What are they waiting for?" Groves questioned.
"He expects us to honor our agreement". replied Beckett.
Soon enough the cannons were brought out from each side of the Endeavor.
"It's nothing personal Isabella, Jax. It's just good buisness". Beckett said cooly.
A few moments later, Isabella, Jax, Elizabeth and the rest turned to see the Dutchman rise up from the abyss.
"Ah, she survived". commented Beckett
Isabella focused intently on the Dutchman. Her heart kept beating faster. Its as if something called to her. She also waited for Jack to give out the rest of the orders.
"Ready on the guns!" That rich velvet voice rang out. A voice that was so familiar to Isabella, a voice that always made her melt with delight.
Her eyes scanned the Dutchman. When suddenly, she istantly locked eyes with his. Those sparkling green emeralds. James.
"Full canvas!" yelled Jack.
"Aye, full canvas!" bellowed Barbossa.
Soon enough, both the Dutchman and the Black Pearl had the Endeavor surrounded. As the ships came closer, Beckett realized what they were going to do.
"Orders sir?" Groves began to panic. "Sir!"
"Capitan"? asked Gibbs
"Fire." replied Jack with a smirk.
"Fire"! ordered James
"Fire!" bellowed Will
"Fire, all!" yelled Isabella
Cannons began to blast from all sides. Completely destroying the Endeavor.
"Sir, what are your orders?!" insisted Groves.
"Its...its just good buisness". That was all Beckett could say.
The rest of the crew decided to abandon ship. All the soldiers jumping into the ocean. Beckett just stood there, seeing everything he built blow up into to pieces. He began to walk down the stairs to deck, walking into the fiery hell that was before him.
Upon reaching the final step, the ship exploded sending him into depths along with his pride, and most of all his power. Lord Cutler Beckett was no more...
A/N: MUAHAHAHAHA!!!!
