Heart of Glass

A Pirate's Daughter's Adventure

Chapter 17

The drums echoed across the fort in Port Royal, as everyone gathered around to see Jack Sparrow hung for his crimes.

I looked up at Sirius, who stood next to Norrington and Governor Swann, while Elizabeth and I stood a foot away from them, dressed in the most beautiful dresses I had seen.

Governor Swann had been oh so generous to Sirius and I, when we arrived back to port. He gave me dresses, shoes, jewels, and hats, plus a beautiful room that I shared with Sirius-whom was also treated pleasantly and even had received another commission from Norrington to help him explore the uncharted lands in these many islands that littered the coasts.

"Jack Sparrow," the official began to read," be it known that you-" Jack whispered something that the crowd couldn't hear," for your willful commission of crimes against the crown. Said crimes being numerous in quantity and sinister in nature. The most egregious of these to be cited herewith. Piracy, smuggling-"

"This is wrong." Elizabeth spoke loud enough for her father, Sirius, and Norrington to hear.

"Commodore Norrington is bound by the law," Sirius began," as are we all."

I reached across and secretly took his hand, giving him a reassuring squeeze, still not know why he chose to come to his own father's execution.

"-Impersonating an officer of the Spanish Royal Navy, Impersonating a cleric of the church of England, sailing under false colors, arson, kidnapping, looting poaching, brigandage, pilfering, depravity, desperation, and general lawlessness."

But I spotted a parrot flying across the sky and landing upon a small pole, unnoticed by many.

But Sirius looked at the parrot as well, while the official continued," And for these crimes you have been sentenced to be, on this day, hung by the neck until dead. May God have mercy on your soul."

Suddenly William appeared from the crowd and looked up at us, upon the small step we all stood upon, away from the general population.

"Governor Swann. Commodore. Mister Teague. Beaux. Elizabeth." William greeted each of us, looking at Elizabeth the longest. "I should have told you every day from the moment I met you. I love you."

Instantly Norrington and Governor Swann looked at Elizabeth in shock, while I wore a simple smirk upon my face, and Sirius looked unaffected by the news.

But William quickly slithered his way back into the crowd, disappearing.

The drumming got louder, as someone wrapped the rope around Jack's neck.

But I noticed the parrot flew away, along with Elizabeth and Sirius.

That was when I realized, William was going to save him. I spotted William in the crowds again, as he roughly pushed up to the front.

But so did Norrington. "Marines."

Suddenly I did the only thing I could do, I turned to Elizabeth, as she began fanning herself," I can't breathe!"

Elizabeth was pretending to faint, making me sound out in a sharp tone," Elizabeth!"

As she feel backwards, I knelt down to her aid, trying to fan her with my fan, as I continued to act, gaining Governor Swann's and Norrington's attention.

Sirius pulled me back from Elizabeth, allowing the Governor and the Commodore to fan Elizabeth. It was then I saw William throw a sword to aid Jack to stand upon, as the trap door was let out from underneath him.

William then jumped up onto the gallows and began fighting the executioner.

I looked up at Sirius to see if he had any part in this plan, as the Commodore and his men ran up to the gallows.

But Sirius just stood there starring and watching, while we stood back by the Governor and Elizabeth.

The fighting escalated, and they got all the way out to the ledge, until they were cornered by Norrington's troops.

Sirius quickly pulled me along, so we could see what was happening, and Elizabeth and the Governor followed right along side us, as we watched William and Jack become surrounded. It was then, obvious that they had no chance of getting away, and that they both would be put to death. Unless someone else intervened.

"I thought," Norrington began," we might endure some ill-conceived escape attempt." He then glared at William," But not from you."

Governor Norrington began, as Jack hid behind William," On our return to Port Royal, I granted you clemency. And this is how you thank me? By throwing in your lot with him? He's a pirate!"

"And a good man." William added, defiantly. Jack motioned to himself with a smile, as William continued," If all I have achieved here is the hangman will earn two pairs of boots instead of one, so be it. At least my conscience will be clear."

"You forget your place, Turner," Norrington scolded, while I looked up at Sirius to see if he was going to interfere or not. But I knew better than to expect him to try to stop the hanging of two confessed pirates, when he had to look out for me and him. For I was to be his wife, and he wasn't going to leave me poor and widowed.

"It's right here," William answered, motioning to the actually place he stood at," between you and Jack."

Suddenly Elizabeth stepped up next to William and took his hand," As is mine!"

"Elizabeth!" The Governor sounded off, in surprise," Lower you weapons! For goodness sake, put them down!"

The troops pulled back their guns, while Norrington questioned," So this is where your heart truly lies, then?"

"It is," Elizabeth answered with a small smile.

Norrington looked down at his feet in shame, when I spotted the parrot flying our heads once again.

"Well!" Jack began, of course bringing the attention back to him," I'm actually feeling rather good about this." He stepped around Elizabeth and looked over at the Governor," I think we've all arrived at a special place. Spiritually. Ecumenically. Grammatically."

The Governor looked appalled at how close Jack's face had gotten to his, before Jack moved over to the Commodore," I want you to know that I was rooting for you, mate. Know that."

He then looked over at Elizabeth and William," Elizabeth. It would never have worked between us, darling. I'm sorry."

At this comment she rolled her eyes, as Jack went on," Will. Nice hat."

He then turned around and looked at Sirius and I.

"You do look you mother, who I must say is a rather pretty gal," he motioned to me," and I wish you all the luck I can, with your marriage to my son."

"Son?" Norrington gawked in question, looking at Sirius, who removed his hat, and pulled his hair back with a ribbon, as I held onto his hat.

Jack then announced with a sly smile to the Governor and the Commodore," Gentlemen, this is my son, Sirius Tobias Sparrow, whom you more formally know him as Sirius Teague, after my pirate father."

Sirius wore a boyish grin, as he wrapped his arm around my waist, proudly.

Jack then turned to Sirius and gave him a thumbs up, before jogging up the stairs," Friends. This is a day that you will always remember as the day that-"but Jack fell over the ledge and into the ocean, before he could finish his speech.

Everyone, including Sirius and I, ran to look over the ledge, where they saw Jack swim back up to the surface.

"Idiot," someone commented," He has nowhere to go but back to the noose."

But around the corner was the Black Pearl, which Jack intently began swimming off to.

"What's your plan of action?" someone asked again. "Sir?"

I looked up at the Commodore, who looked back at Sirius then to the Governor," Perhaps on the rare occasion pursuing the right course demands an act of piracy, perhaps piracy itself can be the right course?"

"Mr. Turner and Mr. Teague." Norrington called, looking over his shoulder, and quickly turned around to face Elizabeth, William, Sirius, and myself.

I curiously looked over at Norringtion, while William kept whispering sweet nothing to Elizabeth reassuring her that he was willing to accept his fate as a pirate.

Norrington unsheathed his sword, holding it out in front of William," This is a beautiful sword. I would expect the man who made it to show the same care and devotion in every aspect of hi life."

It was then I noticed that Norrington had given up his claim on Elizabeth with this simple comment, instantly making William whisper," Thank you."

Norrington looked over at Sirius, and questioned," Shall I address you by your false identity or your birth name?"

"Whatever you wish to call me, Commodore." Sirius answered calmly, looking him directly in the eyes, as if they were both equals.

Norrington smirked, before glancing over at me, then back up at Sirius.

"Commodore! What about Sparrow?" another solider shouted.

"Well, I think we can afford to give him one day's head start." He then looked back at Sirius, and offered," And you, Mr. Sparrow, shall accompany me and my crew in the search for Jack Sparrow."

Sirius then nodded in accord before interjecting," But, before I am due to leave, I demand to be able to marry Beaux. In a proper ceremony."

I felt my eyes light up, when the Governor offered," I can host the wedding, Commodroe."

Norrington nodded, before looking back up at Sirius. "I shall make the arrangements for you and your fiancée to be married by day's end."

With that Norrington and his soldiers walked away, leaving William, Elizabeth, Sirius, The Governor, and myself upon the little deck.

"Oh my god, Sirius," I jumped up, wrapping my arms around his neck, not caring that his hat fell onto the ground, or how unlady like I was acting at that moment.

I loving kissed Sirius's lips, while he held me close to him.

We ignored the whispering amongst Elizabeth and her father, as we held each other, not believing we were to be married with a few hours.

"I suggest that you two head back to my home, if you are suspecting to be married." The governor spoke, breaking Sirius and I apart.

Elizabeth then giggled, grabbing my hand, and we left the boys behind.

After all, I was getting married. I couldn't waste all of my time with these men.

The next chapter will be the last one in this "season" or "POTC1" section, the next story will take place during the second movie, where Sirius and Beaux are forced to face more troubles ahead. But please be patient for POTC2 and POTC3 (which in my opinion will be the best considering why story lines I have been cooking up), since I have not yet begun writing it, and I am currently working on a "The Covenant" and "Little Miss Sunshine" FANFICs, as well as putting on the finishing touches upon my "Four Brothers", "Transformers", and "War of the Worlds" FANFICs as well.