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Chapter Two:

Victoria could sense that someone was watching her. She stopped at some market stands for long periods of time and examined her surroundings. She then made sure to make many turns while going down the streets hoping to loose whoever was following her. She walked into a dead end and called out, "Show yerself scoundrel!"

Jack slipped around the corner and said, "Didn't know ye wanted me that bad luv. Impressive I hav' te say"

Victoria pulled out a dagger hidden in her skirt and pushed Jack up against with the blade poised at his throat. "Fer one, I'm not yet luv. And two, I don't take kindly to people following me. Ye better make yerself scare before I kill ye or explain yerself now!" she growled.

Jack muttered a curse under his breathe and asked, "Do ye mind movin tha'?"

Victoria removed the dagger by only a few centimeters. "Who are ye?"

"I'm surprised ye don't know me lass. I be Captain Jack Sparrow of the Black Pearl and ye be?"

"Miss Victoria of the House of Malon. I go by Vicky. A pleasure to meet you." She stepped back and bowed her head just a tad. "I have heard tales about you and how you were the worst pirate that ever lived."

"Compliments of the Commodore no doubt."

"Haven't seen you in action yet, but its been rumored."

"I'll have to fix tha. Wait, that just now…you changed your accent!"

"Quite right. I may require your assistance in the near future Captain Sparrow. I'm not a stupid enough woman to lie to a ship captain. Well I'm sure you have things to do as I. See you around sometime then?"

"Are ye telling me tha' or asking?"

"Little bit of both." With a wink she started to walk out of the alley and into the busy street.

"Alright lass I'll see you tonight then. Where are ye stayin at?" called Jack.

"Dragon's Inn," she replied over her shoulder before being disappearing into the crowd.

~~~~~Victoria's POV~~~~~

'What in the world I am thinking?' Victoria asked herself. 'I hardly know the man. Of all the pirates in the Caribbean I happen to run into him. Well more like the other way around. Jack should no doubt be able to get me out of here.' She was deep into her thoughts that she ran into someone. As soon as she looked up she froze.

~~~~~Jack's POV~~~~~

'She's different alright. A well-bred lass who runs around in commoners clothing. Ye don't see tha' everyday. I'm in the mood for some rum-'

"Commodore it's the pirate Jack Sparrow!" shouted a young naval officer.

Jack turned around and everyone on the streets parted leaving a clear pathway between himself and Commodore Norrington. The Commodore pulled his sword out and pointed it at Captain Jack. He was about to give an order-

"CAPTAIN Jack Sparrow. How many times have we been over this? C-A-P-T-A-I-N"

~~~~~Victoria's POV~~~~~

She ran into Commodore Norrington but luckily into his back. She immediately crouched down and turned and walked quickly around him and into the market crowd. She was about to go on her merry way when she heard the officer shout and identify Captain Jack Sparrow.

'That didn't take long. I can't see him but if I don't help him I'll lose my ticket out for sure…Aha!"

~~~~~Main POV~~~~~

People gasped and some women began shrieking. Suddenly a white horse barreled down the divided market crowd. The rider raced by the Commodore and kicked his sword with a swing of his boot. The rider kept his head low and offered an arm out to Jack. Jack stepped off to the side and grabbed the hand and hoisted himself behind the rider. As soon as he was settled he turned his head and saluted to the Commodore just as they turned down an empty street.

The horse continued it race until it cleared the city. The rider halted the horse abruptly causing Jack to pitch forward and knock into the rider. The rider regained composure and dismounted. Jack followed and then smacked the horse's rear. The horse began to trot off back into the city. He and the rider slipped into the trees.

"Well that was close, but I'm sure you've been in worse," said the rider pulling off the cloak. Jack just let his jaw drop.

"V-Vi-Victoria? What in Bloody Hell did ye jus' do? I thought ye were one of me deck hands."

"Well, lets see I literally ran into the Commodore and made myself scarce, 'commandeered' a nearby horse and rescued you. And therefore securing the favor earlier. Your services would be of no use to me behind bars or at the gallows."

"Ye do realized tha' was Norrington's steed?"

Victoria merely shrugged her shoulders.

"Well it's trained to find its way back home to the stables and it's very easy to spot. I suspect tha' a good majority of the Navy is looking fer me now and the mysterious rider." Jack grinned at Victoria and she smiled back.

"So what are you planning to do now?"

"I was thinkin' about hiding out in a grotto down a ways. Care to accompany me lass?"

"Some other time Captain Sparrow. I have some business to attend too and I'm sure the Commodore will soon fetch for me."

"Has his eye on you has he?" asked Jack with a curious tone.

"Doubtful. I just arrived today on the Macmillan and made him believe I was ill. I'll be back at the pub tonight unless you know of better place with better rum."

"Aye, tha' I do know. Alright luv I will see you at the Dragon's Inn later tonight," Victoria gave him a death glance. "I mean Miss Victoria of the House of Malon", and grinned.

"Oh please. Just Vicky."

"Just Jack."