AN: Yay! Another chapter! Wow that took me awhile to write. The other three chapters came so easily, but this one was difficult. I had so much to put in it, but I didn't want to give away too much, otherwise it wouldn't be fun anymore! I hope you all like it!
AN 2: Whenever you see the symbols (nnnnnnnnnnnn) it means it's a new scene!
"But Captain Jack will get you high tonight/ And take you to your special island/ Captain Jack will get you by tonight/ Just a little push 'n' you'll be smilin'/ La da da, Oh yeah, yeah"
Billy Joel; Captain Jack
Demon Called Deception
Chapter Five: Maps and Old Lovers
"Tristan," Emory said.
"Captain," he replied.
"I should kill you," she seethed, the tip of her sword biting into the tender skin of his throat.
James' sword cleared his sheath moments later, pointing straight at Emory. Destiny withdrew two throwing knives, ready to use them should the need arise. Conway also withdrew his pistol, cocking it immediately. James was unconcerned by either of them.
"You will lower your weapon, miss," he demanded.
Tristan laughed. "Oh, yes, lower your weapon Emory."
Emory's eyes glinted. "I never said you could call me that again."
"I don't know," he replied. "I thought our last meeting ended a little better than the others."
"Yeah, with me throwing a knife at you," Destiny ground out, staring between her captain and the man in front of her.
"I said to lower your weapon," James repeated. "You are threatening the life of an officer in the Royal Navy."
Emory laughed. "An officer in the Royal Navy me ass! He's no more an officer than I am!"
Elizabeth looked at the group in front of her. She couldn't take it any more; she'd had enough of fighting for one night.
"Enough!" she cried. "Just stop! I can't take it anymore!"
The group turned to her, Emory's arm never faltering. Will wrapped one arm around her, pulling her to him.
"It is alright my love," he said.
Jack began to step forward when Elizabeth replied, "No, it's not! If what Thomas says is true, then pirates have taken another one of my children!"
She stopped and gasped, her hands covering her mouth. Her tear filled eyes turned to Jack, what seemed to be an apology flickering in them.
"Jack, I . . ."
Jack gave a weak smile, shaking his head slowly. "I think what we need to figure out now is who took 'er."
"The other ship that attacked was the pirate ship The Devil's Shadow," Tristan piped up, wincing slightly as Emory dug the sword tip in deeper.
"No one said you could speak, you bastard."
Jack's hand touched Emory's arm, pushing down slightly, silently telling her to lower her weapon. "He may know somethin'."
"I don't care what 'e knows, Captain Sparrow. 'E's tried ta kill me twice now, I'm not about ta let 'im do it again."
Jack sighed. "Then tie 'im up or somethin', but don't kill 'im. We may need 'im later."
Emory's eyes flashed for a moment as she considered his words. She could care less what happened to this girl. This man had wronged her more than once and now that she finally had a chance to get revenge on him, this Sparrow would try to stop her?
Tristan grinned at her, gazing into her hard eyes. He could see the inner battle she was waging. He could see her hatred for him, see her anger. And yet he could see something else, something that would flicker quickly but then disappear. His heart pounded for a moment, his face remaining calm. Could she still have feelings for him? Even after everything that had happened?
"Why should I care what happens to this girl? You people don't concern me," Emory gritted out.
Jack inhaled sharply, his eyes straying to Will and Elizabeth. He let the breath out slowly. "Because she's yer sister."
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Rebecca woke slowly to darkness, her head pounding. She sat up, the room around her spinning. She reached up, tentatively touching the small bleeding cut on her forehead. A large bump had formed underneath the cut. She winced as she touched it, her head throbbing even more, it that was at all possible.
"Go tell th' Cap'n she's awake," a voice said to her left.
Rebecca turned her head quickly, regretting it instantly. She narrowed her eyes to fight back the throbbing in her head. Two men stood in front of her, one leering down at her through one good eye, the other merely staring mutely down at her. The second man turned on his heel and ran out of the door in the middle of the room.
"Yer in fer somethin' special, wench," the man sneered.
"What do you want from me?" she asked, her voice shaking.
"S'not a question fer me ta answer," he replied.
"Then I demand to speak to someone who can."
The man laughed. "S'not yer place. The Cap'n'll speak ta ya when he comes."
"I hope he does. I would like my questions answered immediately," she replied.
"In no place ta make demands either, wench. Don't really care either way whatcha want."
"Do you have any idea who I am?" she asked, her voice giving away the fear that she felt.
The man grinned. "Aye, we know 'oo ya are," he answered.
Rebecca glared up at him as he sneered down at her. Fear tightened her chest, her eyes widening. Why had these pirates taken her? What did they honestly want from her?
Before she could say more, the door opened, a tall man entering the room. He was bald, his hairless scalp revealing scars upon scars. His eyes held her gaze, capturing her in a death hold. Evil was the only way she could describe him. He wore all black, the only color being a simple red ruby the color of blood adorning a silver ring.
"I should've gagged you," he stated simply, sending shivers down her spine.
"Wh . . . who are you?"
The man stared down at her and then one lip curled up in a sneer. "I am the shadow on the moon at night," he answered cryptically, "filling your dreams to the brim with fright."
Rebecca shivered again, his cold eyes filling her with dread. "What do you want?"
His sneer widened. "What any man wants," he stated. "Treasure."
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Emory stood silently, her arms crossed over her chest. Her eyes were closed, her head lowered, as she leaned against a wall in the Turner's living room. Jack and the rest were sitting in small groups, alternating between staring at Jack and then Emory. Destiny and Conway stood on either side of their captain, their eyes trained solely on Tristan sitting calmly cross-legged on the floor.
Emory looked up slowly, her eyes flashing. "So, you actually expect me ta believe that after fifteen years of havin' no family, I now have a sister?"
"Somethin' like that."
"An' why should I believe ya?"
Jack sighed. "Long story. Can't really get inta it right now."
"Then why should I trust ya?" she asked, and then turned to Will and Elizabeth. "An' what part do you play in this?"
Their eyes flicked to Jack quickly and then back to Emory. "We were raising her as a favor for a friend," Will finally replied.
Emory shook her head, her long hair waving. "I don't believe you."
"Don't 'ave to," Jack replied, standing up and walking to her. "But it's true. She's yer twin, identical as it were."
Emory stared into his eyes. She still could not shake the feeling that she had met him before, met him somewhere that she couldn't remember.
"Please," Thomas broke in, stepping tentatively up to the two pirates. "If you are truly Rebecca's sister, then you must save her."
Jack's eyes narrowed at him. "You seem somewhat familiar."
"He is a friend on mine," Alex chimed in. "Captain Jack Sparrow may I introduce to you Officer Thomas Norrington."
Jack's eyebrows shot up quickly. "Norrington?"
"Yes. My father was James Norrington, former Commodore of Port Royal."
Jack laughed. "Didn't know the old man 'ad a kid."
"You are not much younger than Norrington Jack," Will said, laughing.
"Bet I look better," Jack replied, winking.
Emory sighed, rolling her eyes. "Can we get on with this please?"
"Ya don' 'ave ta decide now, love. We won't be able ta leave until tomorrow morning so ya can 'ave til then ta decide."
Emory said nothing, merely stared up at him, her dark eye blackening slightly. Seeing her expression, Conway placed one hand on her shoulder. She turned to him slightly.
"Jus' give it some thought, Cap'n. What c'n it 'urt?"
Emory considered his words and then turned to Destiny. Destiny shrugged, as if saying its yer choice.
Emory sighed again. "Fine, I'll think about it. But I'm not makin' any promises."
"Course not," Jack replied, grinning. "No pirate ever does."
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Hours later, everyone had settled in. Emory, having finally remembered her slowly bleeding wound, borrowed a room to clean and stitch it. Emily, James and young William had returned home, preferring to spend time by themselves. Alex had gone back to his quarters in the fort, knowing they would need his help in the morning, as had Thomas.
Will and Michel had gone to bed since they had to rise early in the morning to work in the smithy. Destiny was on Emory's ship, making sure everything was all right. Jack sat softly dozing in his usual chair, his chin resting against his chest.
A hand touched his shoulder softly, hesitantly. "Cap'n Sparrow. Cap'n Sparrow I mus' speak with you."
Jack's soft snoring came to an abrupt halt. "Huh? Wazzat?" he asked, opening bleary eyes.
"C'n I speak wit' ya?"
Jack's eyes flicked to the man beside him. "Conway?"
"Aye, Cap'n. I have to speak wit' ya. It's very important."
"'Ave we met before?"
Conway sighed. "Once. A long time ago. Now, I mus' speak wit' ya about Cap'n W . . ."
Before he could finish, a cream lit the air. Jack jumped to his feet, swaying slightly but immediately alert.
"Elizabeth!"
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Up next! Chapter Six:
Dawnie-7: I'm glad you still like her. And yes, don't I always put a lot of unanswered questions in chapters? I love to do that! You should know that by now!
The DuTchess of Doom: smiles Thanks very much! I'm glad you still like her. She's so much fun to write! And thanks again! I shall use the quote in later chapters, and yes, I do search for quotes sometimes. I have an entire book of quotes that I look through! I hope you enjoyed the chapter!
PineAppleLintFor the first question, I cannot with a conscience answer that. That would give away the story. Oh! Thomas is really a sweet guy. But, you like to karate chop people, don't you? shrugs eh, whatever makes ya happy! Hope you enjoyed the chapter!