Commandeering Commodore
Chapter 52
Jack walked towards them picking bits of leaves, twigs, and miscellaneous bits of the jungle floor out of his hair.
"What 'r you two doin out here together?" Jack asked suspiciously.
"I should imagine that would be apparent even to you Captain." James said sarcastically, gesturing at the boar suspended on the limb between himself and Teague.
"Aye Commodore," Jack said impatiently rocking back and forth on his heels and waving his hands about pointing between the boar, James, and Teague, "I see what appears ta be yer excuse for bein here, but what's the real reason for this little trek into what would seem ta any personage of reasonable wit, dispatch 'n account ta be a place not ta be scuttling about amongst." Jack finished this statement with a wary and disgruntled look at their surroundings.
"Ah Jackie, are ya thinkin the fine Commodore and meself were up ta something other than tryin ta feed a hungry crew a bit o fresh meat?" Teague asked with a smile.
"Are you forgettin I know you better n most?" Jack replied as he rocked back on his heels and flittered his fingers at Teague.
"Just a simple huntin trip Jackie, naught else but that." Teague answered.
"If that be the truth of it I'm the bloody King of England." Jack said snarkily.
"Well then Yer Grace would ya care ta lend a hand carryin this boar back ta camp." Teague said and chuckled a bit when he heard James let out a rather loud snort of amusement.
"No." Jack said as he gave both men a pouty look and sashayed off ahead of them, doing his best not to trip as he did.
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"A right fine fire ya've built here." Gibbs said as he stood by Will and Elizabeth.
"Thank you Mr. Gibbs, I just hope we have enough wood to last for awhile." Will answered with an expression that said he didn't relish the thought of gathering more wood with Elizabeth any time soon.
"Aye young William, should have more n enough to last the night." Gibbs answered as he eyed the large stack of wood piled a short distance away.
"I wonder where James, Teague and Jack are? They should have been back by now." Elizabeth said looking towards the jungle as she spoke.
"Well there's no tellin bout them, cept the Commodore mayhaps. I suspect they'd be showin up any time. Might even have obtained a bit o fresh meat if the fortunes are with 'em, though it's doubtful what manner of wildlife this island might be containin." Gibbs replied. "Although most of the crew, meself included, would be happy with a taste of just about any species of animal, fish, r fowl they might come bearin."
"I hope they come back before too long, it will be dark soon." Elizabeth said with concern, her eyes still surveying the forest.
"Well I'll be off makin sure those sleepin pallets are bein laid down proper." Gibbs said as he started to walk off. He paused a moment and said, "I'm sure there's no need fer alarm; no doubt they'll be back afore long with a bonny supper fer all."
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James rolled his eyes skyward and said with vexation, "Really Sparrow, must you prattle on so? And stop bobbing about in my face if you please. I have more than answered, to the best of my ability, any questions with any measure of merit you have asked in the seemingly endless time since you decided to join us. I am unable to answer your queries as to what Captain Teague is 'up to' nor am I about to respond to any statements about the current lack of trust between the two of you, ergo if you have further inquiries dealing with the aforementioned subjects I would suggest you take them up with the source."
"It's Captain…Captain Sparrow mate, and I must say yer not bein a bit helpful here." Jack said poutily as he walked beside James.
"I fail to see why you would surmise in any form what so ever it is my obligation to be 'helpful'." James answered snippily.
"Jackie, quit nippin at the Commodore's heels. He's right, should be the two of us talkin." Teague cast back over his shoulder.
"And I suppose you're insinuating the talkin betwixt us would bring some amount of truth from the likes of you?" Jack said a bit snappily.
"Won't know less ya attempt it now will ya." Teague answered.
Jack frowned and said, "Not entirely sure I'm feelin the need of such a talk quite as urgently now."
"If ya get ta feelin the need or the urge I'll be here." Teague replied.
Jack gave Teague's back a sour look but didn't respond as they came out of the woods just then and were hailed by the whistles and hurrahs of the crew at the sight of the boar they were carrying.
"Where have you been?" Elizabeth scolded as she hurried over to them, Will close behind her.
"I would think that would be apparent to you luv, we've been huntin, and have brought back this fine example of boar-ishness for ya ta cook up fer supper." Jack said with a glittery grin and a foppish wave of his hands.
"Funny," James said sarcastically, "I don't remember you being anywhere around when this boar was shot."
"I assure ya mate, I was there in spirit, and was rootin for ya the whole time." Jack said with a smile as he leaned in close to James' face and fluttered his fingers about.
"Oh please!" James said his tone full of exasperation.
"Alright, let's get it on the fire. I have a feeling there are more than a few hungry people here that would appreciate that more than you two standing there snipping at each other." Elizabeth said scoldingly.
"Ah, the voice of reason as always luv. William, have I ever told ya how lucky you are to have such a bonny lass?" Jack said with just a trace of snarkiness in his tone.
Elizabeth reached over and gave Jack a smack on the shoulder before directing Teague and James to head for the fire.
As Elizabeth and William turned to follow Jack made a face and stuck his tongue out at Elizabeth's back.
"I saw that Jack." Elizabeth said over her shoulder.
"No you didn't." Jack answered poutily.
To Be Continued
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