AN: Wow. So many of you were sad because of the last chapter. Part of my is actually happy that you are because it's so good to know that my writing can cause such emotions. All of you probably hate me now because of the last chapter. I need to explain why I did what I did. Killing Lor was the only way I would be able to make the rest of the story work. It was the only way I could continue the story line. I promise that by the end of this story, you will have forgiven me. It gets so much better soon! I swear to you!

PS: I forgot to mention this in the last chapter: Congratulations to PineAppleLint for winning my short story contest!

"Someone has to die in order that the rest of us value life more."

Nicole Kidman; The Hours

Demon Called Deception

Chapter Two: Mysteries Begin

Nineteen-year-old Rebecca Turner ran through the dusty streets of Port Royal, her long skirts rustling around her legs. The dust on the streets stirred as her feet hit the ground, floating up in waves. Her hat had long since flown off of her head, and now she clutched it tightly in her fist. "Oh, they are going to kill me!" she said through gasps of breath.

Her parents had told her to be home by noon, as they were expecting a special visitor. Now, it was currently thirty minutes after noon, the sun beating down on her from above. "They are going to kill me!"

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Jack Sparrow sat silently in the living room of the Turner household, his fingers steepled at his mouth. His dark brown hair still hung beaded and braided, trapped underneath a simple, faded red bandana. He still wore his weapons belt, although currently the weapons were tucked away in a corner of the room. He still carried with him the compass that had taken him to the cursed gold. His teeth were still gold when he flashed his trademark smile.

He had not changed much in twenty years because he, the infamous Captain Jack Sparrow, was untouched by time.

Jack realized this more and more as the years passed, as people around him aged while he did not. He stayed exactly the same as he had been twenty years ago. He realized this even more now as he stared over at the couple that sat across from him.

Will and Elizabeth Turner, both barely into their forties, looked back at him, smiles on their faces. The corners of their eyes were really the only parts of them that showed their ages. The corners of their eyes were slightly wrinkled, especially when they smiled.

"You look good Jack," Will said, breaking the silence. "Piracy is still working for you apparently."

Jack smiled beneath his fingers. "Aye," he replied, "as always."

Elizabeth cleared her throat slightly. "Emily should be here shortly. She and William were having lunch with James, her husband."

"Ah, an' how is young William?"

"Growing too fast for his own good," a new, feminine voice replied.

The three friends turned to look at the new arrival, a woman holding the hand of a small boy while attempting to untie the ribbons of her hat.

"Emily! Darling!" Jack cried standing up quickly, his arms opened wide.

"Good afternoon Uncle Jack," Emily replied, smiling and giving Jack a one-handed hug. "It is good to see you again. It has been ages," she turned slowly to her parents. "Mother, father."

"Aye, lass, been busy," Jack said, grinning. He ruffled the young boy's hair slightly, saying. "Now, where is Alex? And Michel?"

"Alex had a meeting with Commodore Thomson in the fort with the other lieutenants," Elizabeth replied.

"Michel is at the smithy. He had an order to complete, but should be home later this evening."

"An' Rebecca?"

Elizabeth drew in a deep breath. "We told her to be home half an hour ago. God knows where she is or when she will be home."

"Good," Jack answered, sitting back down. "I have something I need to discuss with you before she arrives."

"Another adventure Uncle Jack?"

"Not unless you want it ta be, love," he answered. "No, actually I need you ta be able ta accept company on the night of Rebecca's birthday."

"My husband will be here, Uncle. It would pose quite a problem if he were to meet you. You are not exactly on the Navy's Christmas list."

Jack smirked. "I take it ya still 'aven't told 'im about me?"

"It is very difficult to tell an officer of the Royal Navy that your uncle is a pirate," Emily replied calmly, picking up her son when he attempted to climb off of her lap.

Jack laughed. "Aye, lass, that it be. But, we'll figure somethin' out."

"Are you the company we will be expecting Jack?" Will asked.

"Aye. I'll be one of 'em."

"And the other?" Elizabeth asked.

"That, I can't tell ya," Jack replied with a grin. "'Tis a surprise."

"Your surprises do not always come with good news Jack," Will said, clutching his wife's hand.

Jack grinned over at him. "No, not usually, but this one will. That I promise ya."

"You are not going on another quest, Jack, are you?" Emily asked wincing as her son pulled at her hair.

"No. Jus' figured it's about time ya met someone. Someone important."

"Who?" Elizabeth asked.

Will's eyebrows rose slightly. "A new woman Jack?" he joked.

Jack's eyes darkened momentarily. "No," he whispered, a half-hearted grin flickering over his face.

"Then who?" Emily asked, bouncing William on her knee.

Jack smirked. "You'll see."

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AN: Sorry this chapter was so short. I just couldn't figure out anything else to put in it. Plus, this was the best place to end it considering what will happen in the next chapter! See you then!

Up Next! Chapter Three: Captain Emory Wyatt. Who was it that Jack wanted them to meet? And why is it so important that they meet them on Rebecca's birthday? Find out next time!

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