Hey guys! Wow, it seems like such a long time since I've updated…sorry about that. Well, here's the fifth chapter! Okay, I know in the beginning Angelica seems way too hostile/jealous/cruel for her character, but that's how I imagined she would react. You'll see why, don't worry. Anyway…..ENJOY! :)
Elizabeth stood up and nodded. "Yes, Jack. It's me." Angelica stepped up, grimacing.
"Who is she?" Angelica asked, fearful that Elizabeth was one of the nasty broads that Jack had decided to pick up. She couldn't help but feel worried that Jack was going to run off with Elizabeth.
"I was about to ask you the same question," Elizabeth stayed steady, attempting to seem tough. Jack jumped in the middle before the two women could try and hurt each other. He felt some remorse for Elizabeth. She wouldn't be begging on the streets if life had been kinder. On the other hand, he could sense a tinge of jealousy in Angelica's voice.
"Angelica, this is Elizabeth, an old friend of mine," he motioned to Elizabeth. "Elizabeth, this is Angelica. My-erm-partner, you could say." Angelica leaned up and kissed Jack.
"That's right," Angelica sneered at Elizabeth. Angelica wanted to do anything she could to make sure that Elizabeth stayed a friend. No more. Elizabeth tried to look friendly towards Angelica. Angelica looked at Jack and rolled her eyes, silently telling him how she felt about Elizabeth. Jack squinted at Angelica, giving her a stare that meant Don't.
"So, Jack," Elizabeth tried to get her mind off of the hostility Angelica was showing, "what brings you to Tortuga?" Noticing that Angelica was reaching for a knife, Jack pinched her arm, getting her to stop. Angelica flinched.
"There's treasure I heard. The finder has the ability to rule and power the seas. Just what we've been searching for. We're looking for Barbossa, hoping that he'll know where the other two are." Jack shrugged, turning his head some more to spot Barbossa.
"Are you sure that Barbossa is the only one who knows?" Elizabeth smiled a bit at Jack. She grabbed her son's hand and gasped. "Oh, I almost forgot! Jack, Angelica, this is my son, Frederick."
Frederick grinned widely at Jack and shrunk back when he glanced at Angelica. "Mama, that pirate lady scares me." Elizabeth and Jack laughed.
"I'm sure she won't hurt you, dear," Elizabeth assured Frederick. Angelica had an unreadable expression on her face. "Anyways, you two can come back to the house with Frederick and me. I'll get you settled in." Elizabeth and Frederick led the way. Jack caught up and walked step-in-step with them.
Angelica hung back, questioning Elizabeth's relationship with Jack. Did he love her instead? Why did Jack's eyes sparkle when Elizabeth confirmed her identity? Were they really "just friends"? Angelica sighed and pulled out her map. During the boat ride, she had convinced Jack to give her the map back, considering she was the one who found it in the first place. Angelica was still trying to figure out how on Earth she would be able to find the other two maps. Then she thought of Jack's compass. If she concentrated enough, she might be able to make the compass point to what she really wanted: the second and third map. The only thing she wondered was what would happen if Jack got in the way. Angelica folded up the map and placed it in a different place, one sure to keep Jack out. (DON'T WORRY ITS NOTHING INAPPROPRIATE IT'S JUST ANOTHER PLACE IN HER SHIRT/JACKET THING) Looking up to ask Jack about the compass, Angelica realized that she had fallen way behind. She jogged forward, catching up with the other three.
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Angelica, Jack, Elizabeth, and Frederick climbed the large hill that led to the house. What Jack and Angelica saw surprised them. For a poor woman, the house was very large and could easily house ten people. The interior was white, covering everything but the roof and the windows. The roof had dark chocolate covered shingles, matching the double doors at the front. There were pillars reaching from the front porch to the balcony on the second floor. There were a few chairs set up on the small deck in the front with a round table. This was probably to sit and watch the sunset over the ocean horizon. Elizabeth led everyone through the front door. The inside was just as lovely as the outside.
"Very roomy," Angelica complimented, trying to sound as bitter as possible. Elizabeth smiled.
"Thank you. It belonged to my husband's father when he was a little boy." Elizabeth held a door open for the pirates to pass through. It led to a long hallway. The cream colored walls were covered with pictures of ships, boats, pirates, and the streets of London. Angelica had to guess that Elizabeth had a history with quite a few pirates. Elizabeth led them to the kitchen. "Please, sit. Would you care for a drink?" She asked Angelica.
"No," Angelica refused to sit. She inspected the house, trying to find something to complain about. However, the house was so clean and pristine, there were hardly any negative elements.
"I'll have a rum, love," Jack gladly sat, removing his muddy boots and hat, "Actually, make that five." Elizabeth opened a cupboard and pulled out five bottles filled with rum. Jack's eyes widened at all the rum she had in storage. She handed them to Jack and had Frederick go upstairs to start on schoolwork. "So how's Will?" Jack asked, halfway through with the first bottle.
Elizabeth's eyes started to glass over. "Will...is dead." She turned to the small window in the kitchen, trying to hide her tears.
"If you don't mind my asking, what happened?" Jack started on his second bottle. Elizabeth looked at Jack, the first tear dripping down her cheek. Angelica stood awkwardly in the kitchen, not knowing what they were talking about.
"When Will became the captain of the Flying Dutchman, his father- Bootstrap Bill-got too excited with the freedom he was given. It got to his head and he went crazy. Bill thought that if he had this much freedom as a crew member, he could only imagine the freedom if he was captain. While everyone was sleeping, he stabbed Will's heart, killing Will. It was a month before his first visit, too." Elizabeth had more tears pouring down her face. With only a few weeks left before Will could come home, Jack couldn't even picture the devastation that Elizabeth felt. Elizabeth continued her story. "He was prepared for his death. He wrote a letter explaining that if he died, his father's house would become our new home. We had no money, sadly, and had to live on begging," By this time, Elizabeth had started sobbing. She covered her mouth with her hands and turned to lean against the wash bin. Jack walked to Elizabeth and placed a hand on her shoulder. She turned around and hugged Jack. Angelica rolled her eyes and walked out of the house.
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Angelica sat on the hill that overlooked the ocean. She could see Tortuga bustling with people, and she could just make out the longboat tied to the dock. Suddenly, she remembered the map. She took it out and inspected it. The lakes and rivers that had surrounded the treasure seemed to have moved. They were now coating the edges of the paper. The same thing had happened to the mountains. They were now forming a circle around the large skull. In fact, it seemed like a completely different area on the map. This one looked a lot like the area where the Fountain of Youth was located. Angelica was puzzled.
"Interesting," a voice behind her said. Angelica inhaled sharply and turned around, dropping the paper in her lap. She saw Jack peering over her shoulder. He plopped down next to her and took the map. "What's this?" He asked, turning the paper upside-down, back and forth, side to side.
"The map," Angelica shrugged, snatching it back, "It's strange: the topography has changed. The rivers are now mountains and the mountains are now rivers." She glanced at it again before putting it back in her shirt. She gazed at Jack suspiciously. "So how do you know this woman?" Angelica didn't bother to use Elizabeth's name. Jack placed a hand on her arm, trying to soothe any forming jealousy.
"Let's just say she was in my life a few years after I left you in Spain." Jack prepared to get blasted with the "Fury of Angelica." Surprisingly, she stayed silent, staring into space. "She was nothing more than a friend. Although, I do admit that she threw herself at me in an attempt to kill me. Long story." He added after Angelica gave him a questioning look.
"Jack. Who's Will?" Angelica turned to face him. Jack shrunk back in fear of the stare she was giving him. She realized that her face was hardened into a menacing glare and she softened, her brown eyes taking hold of that familiar sparkle.
"Will was the captain of the Flying Dutchman. Do you know about that ship?" Jack asked.
"Yes," Angelica answered, "my father's ship was the only one that the Dutchman couldn't sink"
"Well, anyway, before Will was the captain, he was part of my crew. He married Elizabeth during the fight for Davy Jones' ship. Unfortunately, Davy Jones cornered Will and stabbed him in the heart," Jack stabbed an invisible sword in the air to convey the message. "I had the chest containing Jones' heart. Knowing me, I would've stabbed the heart and lived forever as captain. But, blasted Elizabeth stared at me with those wide, sad eyes. I couldn't wound her emotionally. I used Will's last bit of energy to help him stab the heart and heal. The end." He added.
"Jack, that was a very considerate thing you did," Angelica whispered, a small smile spreading across her lips. She thought of how that wasn't the first thing Jack has done to help-or even save- other people. He jumped off the cliff when she demanded to do it herself. He saved her from being dragged into the ocean depths of Whitecap Bay. He even tried to warn her about the poisoned blade that stabbed her father. She had cut herself with the sword anyway. Jack then rushed to her aid, and even lied to Blackbeard (of all pirates), just to save her. She didn't think she could ever repay him.
Jack grimaced in her direction. "I don't want to be known as a pirate who helps people. Those are the guys who die at the hands of lads like Frederick. I want to be known as ruthless. Feared all throughout the seas. When sailors see the Pearl, they'll think 'Captain Jack Sparrow is on that ship. I would kill for a spot on his crew'."
"That is highly unlikely, Jack. Although my father is dead, he will forever be the most frightening pirate." Angelica shrugged her shoulders, showing Jack that she could care less about his wishes.
"Listen, you," Jack said playfully, shoving her onto the sand, almost pushing her down the hill. He stood up the same time she did and strode confidently to her. Angelica pushed Jack back with more force. He lost his footing and slid on the sand. Angelica pinned him down. She blew hair out of her face.
"Jack, do you really think that you could win after being beaten a second time? With just being pushed, too." Angelica leaned in close, her long hair brushing against his neck. They both knew very well that Angelica had twice the strength that Jack had and it was easy for her to win in a fight against him. Jack still couldn't believe she won because he lost his balance. Jack rolled his eyes and smirked. Knowing that her hold on him weakened, Jack yanked her around so she was laying in the sand and grass.
"I do think that, love," he smiled mischievously watching her face contort into a look of surprise. Jack took a second to really look at Angelica. She was gorgeous. She had tan skin, even darker than Elizabeth's, and although she looked slim, she was stronger than most pirates out there. Her hazelnut eyes glowed in the sun, almost looking translucent. Angelica's long, brown hair was pretty, in a messy, unkempt way. Angelica noticed Jack staring at her. She felt flattered, but also suddenly embarrassed. He was completely oblivious to the sudden flush of her cheeks. He was looking intently at her face, a calm expression on his. To take Jack off guard, Angelica leaned up and quickly planted a kiss on Jack's lips. He backed up, startled. Realizing that she was in a good mood, he wanted to go further.
"Um, excuse me," a timid voice squeaked from the top of the hill. Jack and Angelica both turned to see Frederick standing there, starting to back away. "Um, sorry, if I interrupted, but-" he faced Jack, regaining his posture. "My mother needs your help preparing dinner." Angelica could hear Jack grumble something about there being no privacy anywhere. Jack stomped up the hill, making his way towards Elizabeth's house. Frederick turned his back to Angelica and starting walking behind Jack.
"Wait…come here for a minute," Angelica motioned for Frederick to come back. He looked scared coming this close to Angelica. "Don't worry, Frederick. I'm not going to hurt you." She smiled and stood up, brushing her hair out of her face. She met Frederick at the top of the hill and sat down. Slowly, Frederick sat on the grass next to Angelica. He started picking at the blades of grass. The tension between them felt awkward. Angelica didn't know how to start a conversation. She'd never seen a child before and she didn't think that she was good with kids. Looking at Frederick, trying to think of something to ask him, he looked at her the exact same moment. He smiled as if he was in love.
"You're pretty," he whispered. He realized what he'd just said and turned an impossible shade of red. Angelica grinned at him. "Sorry," Frederick said even quieter.
"Don't worry about it," Angelica looked at the sun beginning to set. She figured that she would ask a question about his family, just to get the ball rolling. "What was your father like?"
Frederick sighed. "My dad was the best. He was really nice and strong. I only saw him once, though. And it was only for a day. But that day was the best day of my life. We went to Tortuga and paraded around the shops and pubs. He bought me this necklace at a small store that was about to close." Frederick showed Angelica a wooden necklace with a shark tooth in the middle. He smiled, rubbing the tooth with his thumb. "That's the only memory I have of him, I guess. When my mom told me that he had died, I never took this off." Frederick paused, his voice cracking a bit. "What were your parents like?" He asked Angelica. Angelica was suddenly shocked. She didn't realize until now that she had very little information regarding her parents. Most of her life was spent in the Spanish convent.
"Well, I never really got to know my mother. When I was born, my father left so he could sail the seas. My mom couldn't raise me on her own. When I was four, she placed me in a convent in Spain. That's pretty much it. I never saw her after that. I will always remember this, however: when I was eleven, the nuns had told me that they received a letter saying that my mother had passed away. She'd caught some horrible disease. And that was it. We'd never really connected anyways, so it didn't impact me too much. I just knew that I would never get out of the convent." Angelica turned to Frederick and saw him staring blankly, thinking about what she had just said.
"Wow. I'm sorry. Who was your dad? I heard you say that he was a pirate. Maybe I know him!" Frederick suddenly got excited and Angelica laughed.
"Do you really want me to tell you?" Angelica was making Frederick wait on purpose. He nodded vigorously. "My father was Edward Teach. Blackbeard." Frederick stopped nodding and opened his mouth wide.
"No. No way. I know Blackbeard. And Blackbeard never had the heart to fall in love with a woman, let alone have a child." Frederick waved his hands back and forth.
Angelica leaned in. "Are you sure you know as much as you think you do? Blackbeard wasn't the best father, but he was the only thing I had. When I was in my mid-twenties, I left the convent to search for him. I found him in Tortuga. At first he didn't believe me, but I told him all about my mother and the Spanish convent. He accepted me into his crew and made me his First Mate. After that, it's just been sailing, sailing, and more sailing. I came across Jack Sparrow and we traveled to the Fountain of Youth. My father ended up getting taken by the Fountain. Now that I have no parents, Jack is pretty much the only person I have left to love. Most of the time, he's a bastard anyway. Don't tell him I said that."
Frederick laughed. "I still can't believe that your father was Blackbeard. Wow." He seemed wonderstruck. They sat in silence for a minute before Frederick broke the pause. "We should probably go to the house. Dinner's going to be ready in a few minutes." He jumped up on the hill and saw Angelica still sitting. He offered a small hand to help her up. She looked up and beamed, accepting his offer.
"You're just a little gentleman aren't you, Frederick?" Angelica asked, ruffling his hair. She leaned down and kissed him lightly on the cheek. "Thank you for listening." Angelica walked ahead. Frederick was stopped in his tracks, his brain still processing what just happened. "Well, let's go then," Angelica smirked, holding out a hand for Frederick, "we don't want to be late for dinner do we?" Frederick took her hand and walked by her side to the front of the house.
Well guys…chapter 5! There you go. Happy? Good. ;) I just loved the ending as I was writing it. I ship FrederickxAngelica…..JK. But I still thought it was really cute. :) Please review and leave suggestions, critiques, thoughts, opinions, etc. Don't be shy!