Sorry this chapter is late. :/ Like, I feel really guilty. But thanks for sticking with me. EEsh. Oh well. Here it is. I've just been so busy with school and cross country and karate and all that fun crap. I hope you guys enjoy!

When Jack woke up, he felt the space next to him empty. Without lifting his head, he shifted so he could see the mattress better. Angelica was gone, but there was still a slight dent where she slept, indicating that she had left not too long ago. Checking the wooden floor, Jack noticed that Angelica's boots were laying on their side, meaning that she hadn't left the house.

Reluctantly, Jack stood up. He wobbled and almost toppled to the floor. "Oh, bugger," he rubbed his head, "how much rum have I been drinking?" Stumbling, he finally made his way to the door and turned the handle. He stuck his head out the door frame and listened for sound. There was nothing but the slight creaking of the floor downstairs and a small breeze blowing through the windows. Jack stepped onto the carpet adorning the hall and quietly made his way downstairs. Before he reached the bottom, he could hear a conversation between Elizabeth and Angelica. Craning his neck so he could hear more, the talking was barely audible.

"No idea? None at all?" Jack heard the unmistakable accent of Angelica.

"No. Sorry," And there was the sweet, but strong voice of Elizabeth. "Like Barbossa already explained, the holders of the map have no idea where the others are."

"Damn it," Angelica hissed. Jack assumed that Frederick was still sleeping, otherwise Angelica wouldn't have said that.

"Wow," Elizabeth said, "never saw you as the type to curse."

"I have my limits," Angelica replied. Jack could hear a grin on her face. "One more time: you don't know anything?" She was getting real impatient. Not with Elizabeth; she just wanted this whole fiasco to be over. However, once it was, Jack would probably desert her and she would have nowhere to go, no shoulders to cry on. She doubted the convent would accept her, especially after she suddenly left.

"No," Elizabeth sighed, "although, I have a slight clue. I'm not 100% positive this is right, but I might have a hint as to where you need to go next." Before Angelica could say anything, Jack stepped down into the kitchen.

"Well, let's hear it, love," he sat down in a chair at the head of the table, picking up a breakfast pastry. He took a bite, crumbs falling everywhere. He carelessly brushed them to the floor.

"Jack!" Elizabeth jumped, startled. "How much did you hear?" She almost dropped the plate she was holding. Placing a hand to her chest, she set the dish down. Her eyes wide, Elizabeth leaned against the counter.

"Not much, I guess. Just how you know about the third map." Jack said nonchalantly. He set his feet on the table, letting the dishes bang and clatter together.

"I said I might," Elizabeth walked over and shoved Jack's feet to the floor, wiping the dirt and grime off the table cloth. "I never said I did. Besides, I trust Angelica more than I have ever trusted you." She motioned over to Angelica, who hung her head, trying to hide a smirk.

"You just met her. She tried to strangle you, and yet, you still think I'm a dirty, cheating, lousy pirate don't you?" Jack walked over to Elizabeth and whispered in her ear.

"Yes," her answer was short and sweet. Jack stepped back, frowning.

"Alright, love. Your loss," Jack tipped his hat and walked back upstairs, forgetting that he hadn't eaten anything; his trip downstairs useless. Angelica and Elizabeth exchanged glances and giggled to each other.

"You never answered my question from yesterday," Angelica turned to Elizabeth, staring her down, "what has Jack done to steal your trust?"

Elizabeth stopped what she was doing, a sad expression coating her face. "Well, like he did to you, he'll run off in an instant. He's only helped people once or twice, but that was only to save himself. I remember when the Kraken was after him. Davy Jones had sent it, hoping to put Jack in the Locker. His plan was to drag us and his ship into that forbidden land so he wouldn't have to go alone. I tricked him though…..I pretended to love him only so I could trap him among his own ship," Elizabeth's face was grim and dark. She closed her eyes and breathed. "It seems like such a long time ago, but you'd hardly believe it."

"Listen, sweetie, I've had my share of Jack, too. And I knew him a lot longer than you have. Trust me." Angelica looked down, unsure of what to say and how to continue to conversation.

. . . . . . . . . . . .

Angelica, Jack, Elizabeth, and Frederick were all standing on the edge of the dock in Tortuga, parallel to Jack's longboat. Jack had suggested that he and Angelica leave as soon as possible so they could spend as much time needed to find the third map. They had packed what little belongings they had and Elizabeth had given them food and water for a week, certain that they would find land by then. Frederick had almost burst into tears when Angelica told him she was leaving. And he was even sniffling now.

"It's been a pleasure, love," Jack told Elizabeth sarcastically. "Let's do this again." He winked at her, causing her to blush. Jack was eager to leave, so he hopped right into the boat and kept himself busy, organizing the packages and food. He looked up and waved to Frederick. "G'bye, lad."

"Bye, Jack!" Frederick was smiling as he swung his arm back and forth. Not out of happiness that Jack was leaving, but out of happiness that he had met this amazing pirate. He felt a tap on his shoulder and turned around to see Angelica smiling at him. He wrapped his arms around her in a forceful hug and she returned the favor. When he let go, he looked her in the eyes. "Your father was truly Blackbeard. Right?" Frederick wanted to make sure, so he could tell his friends about his friend.

"Yes, Frederick. Here's proof." Angelica unclipped her sheath and pulled out a long, sleek feather. She placed it in Frederick's awaiting hands. His eyes widened and his mouth opened in shock.

"A real live feather from Blackbeard's real live hat?! Thank you so much!" He clutched the feather, careful not to crumple it.

"You are very welcome," Angelica smiled. She pulled Frederick in for one last hug and she stood up, facing Elizabeth. "You know I'm sorry for trying to kill you," Angelica smirked.

"I forgave you a long time ago. Reflexes, I know. I was a pirate too." Elizabeth smiled back. The two women stood in an awkward silence before deciding to break it. "I'm expecting you to visit again," Elizabeth requested, hugging Angelica tightly.

"You have my word," Angelica squeezed back. They broke the hug and Elizabeth leaned in to whisper something to Angelica.

"I do know where the third map is. Sort of. Show this to Jack, but I want you to look at it first," Elizabeth placed a small note in Angelica's hand and curled her fingers, concealing the letter before Jack could see.

"Thanks," Angelica genuinely meant it. "Now, I have to get going. I'll see you soon!" She waved to Elizabeth and Frederick as she climbed into the longboat. Jack grunted as he removed the rope that tied the boat to the dock.

"About time," he said, starting to row. Neither he nor Angelica wanted to look back at Elizabeth, for fear of getting emotional. "What did Elizabeth give you?" He asked in regards to the letter. Angelica sighed, thinking that she probably should have guessed that Jack would see that. She opened her palm and uncurled the piece of paper. She studied the message in confusion. Elizabeth knew that she would be puzzled, that's why she wanted Angelica to show Jack.

"I'm not sure what this means…" she handed the note to Jack, who furrowed his brows. Then in realization, he sat up straight. On the note was a simple phrase, but that meant all the difference to Jack.

Nine pirate lords bound her

We were the ones who found her

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAh! :D Massive cliffhanger because I'm mean like that. If you think you know who the letter is talking about, either leave a comment or PM me. The first three person to get it right will get a prize. I think like a request for an idea for a story or a chapter in this story. Unless you don't want to guess which is completely cool with me. :P I hope you liked Chapter 8!