Author's note: I'd like to start out by saying sorry. I hope you aren't all mad at my lack of updates. It's honestly been a mix of many things such as : AP exams, lack of real ideas, and stumped at what you want. Also, the fact that I had no idea as to the plot of the story, I couldn't give it any justice. Now…since I saw it today, I got a really good idea as to what to do. So if you are reading this, thank you for forgiving me.

Also, if you've seen the movie you will know what kind of direction I am going, if not, well then I hope I am not spoiling too much. : )

~Beside the Seemingly Perfect Angel~

Chapter 16: Discovery

Two Months Later…

Amour looked out towards the busy city of London shivering at the cold morning. She could not believe that but two months ago, she was out at sea searching for Jack and dealing with Queen Anne's Revenge. She closed her window and walked towards her armoire to pick out her new dress.

She never expected to return to civilization let out London of all places, but there were rumors going around. She tied the last knot of her corset and slipped the dress over her undergarments to go about her day.

She was now a school teacher. She herself had decided that she could not return to Port Royal when she heard that Beckett had put a prize on her head, but she knew that it was more than that, rather it was that he wanted her maidenhead.

As she tied the last ribbon in her hair she looked at herself and briefly wondered what would Jack think of her.

"Jack" she whispered softly and let out a small smile. He was the reason she was there, and she was waiting, hoping that the rumors were true, for tonight after her lesson with the children, she would head towards Barmaid's tavern, to see if Jack was truly looking for a crew.

She remembered the day that she had heard he was alive, it was the day that had given her life once more. She bit her lip remembering everything else she had learn, all thanks to Tia Dalma.

Flashback….

She had not wanted to return to the swamps, but apparently religion was strong within the Teach family. Captain Blackbeard had been foretold in a dream that he needed to see the future to avoid the tragic past. The very next morning he changed the route of the secret mission, which had been the search of Ponce De Leon's treasures, to Cuba.

Amour sighed in disgust as she took another step into the deep swampy mud. She groaned softly, but continued to walk, not wanting to get any complaint from the stronger people in front of her. Edward Jr. was walking confidently every so often turning back to see her struggling and would let out a pleased smile taking glee from her annoyance. Angelica was helpful and she helped her in anything she could.

She even had given her clothing that could compliment her, and that matched hers as well. Both looked like sister and she smiled thinking about how much stronger she actually felt.

"Come on almost there. Come on bella niña" Captain said encouragingly.

Amour rushed as soon as she saw the swampy steps of the cabin. Before she could knock on the door, it opened and she looked slightly frightened as she came face to face with Tia Dalma. The magical woman smiled at her and embraced her.

"Thought I'd lost ya to the sea" she whispered.

Amour was wide-eyed as she heard this wondering just how powerful she was and just how she even knew her.

"Come in come in, I was expecting all ya" she said and let them in.

She had heard about this woman from the folklore around.

"What's me payment?" she asked Captain Blackbeard before he could even begin.

He handed her a bag of shriveled heads and she smiled at seeing them. Amour on the contrary tried to move away from this witch, but was prevented as Tia Dalma grabbed her arm and tugged her to sit beside her.

They all sat around and waited for her as she began to shake the shells.

" Ah I see, you had a nightmare didn't ya" she told the Captain.

Blackbeard merely nodded waiting for her to continue.

"Bad one at that. You be watching yer back you hear?" she said.

"Watch out for what?" Blackbeard asked.

"A man"

"A man?" Angelica repeated.

"Two men maybe yer downfall that is. One a man of your past, the other, the other being a new man from her past…"

Tia pointed towards Angelica who tensed up and Amour wondered just who this person was.

"What will save me from these men?" he asked.

"Death shall come to you by the hands of these men….unless you find the Fountain." Tia drawled out.

"Fountain?" Amour finally spoke up.

"I see.." Blackbeard said nodding at the thought. " I shall"

Blackbeard got up and began to walk away looking at the objects around her cabin, while Amour remained in her seat. She looked at the shells deep in thought about nothing in particular.

"Dear…." She heard Tia tell her.

Amour lifted her head and she looked at her curiously.

"Yes?" Amour said softly.

"He be alive don't be saddening yer heart" she said.

"Jack?" Amour whispered.

Tia's lip's twitched and she nodded.

"He be looking for you…"

Amour felt her eyes water and she forced herself not to sob. She wiped the tears the fell, and before long she was sobbing silently. He was alive, and there was hope, after all he was looking for her too.

End Flashback…

"Goodbye Miss Miller" Amour called out as she closed the door behind her.

She was glad the Teach family had given her a large sum of money so she could start her new life in London. They never questioned as to why she could choose London after all being English did aid her.

The chilly morning made her curl more into her coat and she slipped into her carriage.

"The usual Bernie" she called out to her driver.

"Great Miss Sparrow" he said and sped off.

She laughed softly to herself as she used the surname of the person she was looking for. She just couldn't help but hear someone calling her by the surname she dreamed of sharing with Jack. Of course it would never happen, her smile turned to a small frown at the thought. Jack wasn't the marrying type, but still she wanted to live in the fantasy.

"Amour Sparrow" she repeated shaking her head.

She closed her eyes and remembered just how she had learned about London.

Flashback…

Tortuga for her was becoming more and more normal as time passed by. The men were celebrating that they had found a solution towards the problem Captain Blackbeard feared.

Amour smirked taking a small sip of her rum. As she hid under her coat and her hat, she tensed immediately as she heard the conversation beside her.

"So Captain Jack we searchin' for a crew?" one asked.

"Ay, I be wanting to be part of the crew" the other replied.

"Where be the location or recruiting?"

"London."

"London?"

"Ay"

Amour got up immediately and she walked out of the tavern knowing that she had to get out of there and quick.

End Flashback..

"Miss Sparrow?" one student squeaked.

She shook her head to take her out of her stupor and she smiled at the child placing her hand on his shoulder.

"Yes Mr. Todd?" she asked.

"I was wondering if for story time you would read to us the story of Captain Jack?" he asked meekly.

Amour smiled softly and nodded. She walked over and picked up the book she had written especially for this class. She learned that the stories that Jack had told her had become good enough for a children's novel. Considering she was a woman and they weren't publishable, she had only used it in her classes.

"Now…where were we?" she asked.

"Captain Jack Sparrow took the lady Lizzie, and he met the pretty miss lovely" Lisa said excitedly.

Amour laughed softly and began to read where they left off.

"Look it's Jack Sparrow, one said amazed. It'd be Captain Jack Sparrow to you!" she said and many students laughed.

As they children began to listen, she knew the story by heart and she continued to tell the story as her mind wandered towards the day she said goodbye.

Flashback…

She never expected them to take her departure so easily, especially when it involved her going towards a populous city renown for the massacre of pirates.

She wrung her hands nervously as she began her goodbyes.

"I can never thank you enough for saving my life" Amour whispered.

Angelica winked and tugged her towards a hug.

"Do not worry it was nothing, you are giving us more than just your life" she whispered towards Amour's ear.

She didn't really understand what she meant but smiled nonetheless.

"Come 'ere" Captain Blackbeard said and gave her a small hug. "you've helped us more than you even know."

Amour blushed and smiled politely. Edward came towards them and before she could say anything he held her so close and he laid a kiss on her lips. She was wide eyed in shock and pulled back with a half smile, forced.

" Goodbye Edward" she said softly.

End flashback…

"So he kissed her, a kiss that was absolutely shocking to little Lovely's system. After that he jumped-"

"-he jumped?" Thomas screamed surprised.

Amour nodded with a small smile.

"After he jumped, Lovely looked on the side of the building and was heartbroken, that is until he popped from the sea and began to swim. He swam towards the Black Pearl, the ship that would give him what he wanted more than anything…freedom. The End" she said and closed the book with a half-heared smile.

"Why would he leave her?" Millie said sniffling.

Angel sighed remembering how she now thought the same.

"Because he wasn't ready" Little Thomas replied.

"What do you mean wasn't ready?" Millie replied annoyed.

" He was too scared to admit his love" Thomas said.

Amour's face flushed all over at the thought. She looked away and she got up putting the book back in place rather than remember her own experience.

"Class is over dears, off to your mothers" she said.

They all hugged her goodbye and she closed the door behind her. Her hands trembled at the thought, the thought that he would be at the pub to register crew members, and she'd be one of them.

She closed her eyes and leaned against the door as she remembered just how he made her feel. She remembered how her whole body trembled at the kiss he had given her, when her whole world crashed down on her.

'I'll see you tonight Jack…I have to' She thought.

With that thought she rushed towards her carriage.

" Towards home please" she said.

"Of course Miss Sparrow"

And with that she began the route back to her home wondering if this time, this time she would return to him.