Mwahahahahaha... I hate Barbossa, I really do. And Jack is really, really stupid. This is the last of the past chapters, by the way. So enjoy.
Also, I am now on Gaia as Jiiachan. Come say hi.
It was all coming together. The pieces of the puzzle were falling into place, following the graven path of Destiny.
It was almost over.
The compass spun and darted, leading them forward, towards the end. The island that could never be found loomed distant on the horizon, getting closer with every heartbeat.
It was almost over.
Bill slept, pale and lovely, like something from a fairy tale. Jack kept a silent vigil, watching as his protector slowly faded away, helpless to do anything but wait and pray. Barbossa stood in the shadows, watching and smiling.
It was almost over.
A hand on the boy's shoulder, a seductive whisper, a planted idea left to fester and bleed.
"Why don't ye tell me where we're goin', Jack? That way, ye never have to leave him again…"
It was over.