(Ignore the dates in the previous chapter, right now it's about 1726. If you've been following these stories you know that Lila and Will hadn't seen each other for 100 years after At World's End, due to the fact I was getting closer and closer into modern ages, and after I grew into writing more and developed a better skill I guess LOL, I've decided that I'm going to change these:

-Will was never cursed because he promised his heart to Lila when he was younger, she remained faithful to him

- Lila had Annie when she was 17, 2 years after At World's End as opposed to the 100 years before LOL

- We're still in the early 1700's as oppposed to being in the 1800's

Sorry for the confusion guys, I've just so totally grown now that these stories are getting more detailed, PM me if you have any questions!)

Chapter Three
Wrongful Promises

- Triton's Palace, Atlantis -
- December 22 -

The glass-like streets were buzzing as Christmas neared. Being so close to the kingdom of Neptuño, Atlantis was getting some of the after affects of the snow storm that the sea goddess had placed on the kingdom. He mumbled something to himself, more so curses aimed at the goddess that placed this on them, and angrily brushed some snow out of his long, black, dread-locked hair. Just before he walked to the staircase, he saw an envelope trimmed in gold face down on the table by the door. He walked over to it and picked it up, seeing that it was sealed with golden seal with a sparrow in flight over the sunset. He smiled to himself, before carefully ripping it open. Well, he was
Captain Jack Sparrow, so it really wasn't all that carefully. But that was the thing about being a goddess, you could pretty much do anything you wanted. Which also meant, sending people contacting people at anywhere at anytime.

To Prince Captain Jack Sparrow
Triton's Palace, Atlantis

Jack,
Darling, I honestly don't know how long I can keep this up. Will's been acting weird, and don't you dare make a remark, Sparrow. I'm warning you.

He smiled. He could practically hear his cousin saying all of this. He sat down in one of the large chairs over by the window, overlooking the snow covered city of Atlantis. He didn't know that his wife was talking to one of the servants outside. She smiled at him after saying goodbye, and walked into the room to see her husband sitting in the chair, looking rather interested in the letter that he was holding in his hands. She smiled, and carefully and quietly tiptoed over to the infamous Pirate King.

I did manage to get some information about the Sword of Cortez. It was used by him against the Aztecs. With its power, its rendered unstoppable in battle. You said you didn't know how he died, well, I found that out too. Apparently the Aztecs believed Cortez to be the sun god Quetzalcoatl which of course wasn't true. But the sword was Cortez's downfall since he lost the scabbard on the sword. And if you lose the scabbard according to the old legend, "it will cause kingdoms to scab over" If you really did find the scabbard, Jack, then you've got to find the sword. Don't let it fall into the wrong hands, Jacob, I mean it.


I looked him up, and I think that Stone-Eyed Sam lives still in the Isla Esqueletica. He has the Sword. I'm not sure how, but it's there. And with the Sword, he's turned the whole island into a City of the Dead. It's a lost kingdom, Jack. And if you really want to find it, I'll help you. But for the time being, keep it quiet. Saphie can't keep a secret from Rupert just like I can't from you. And if that loud mouth finds out and John finds out, I'll have my father and William on me, so please don't.

"Who was that from, Jackie?" Jack nearly jumped a mile, since he had been so involved with the letter that was still in his hands. Sending his wife one of his trademark smiles, Jack quickly put the letter back in the envelope, but not before reading the very last paragraph.

So, I'll see you when you get here, lovie. And if Calypso comes back, just tell her I'll talk to he on Christmas. No telling what Will's done now, right? I'll see you later, love.

Te amo, amor.

Her Royal Highness, Lila Turner Queen of the Seas
The Queen's Palace, Neptuno

Jack got up from the chair and said, walking over to her, "No one, darlin'."

"Hmm." Saphira said, as Jack wrapped his arms around her, and rested his head on her shoulder. She narrowed her eyes, trying to get a better look at the envelope. She sighed at seeing the golden sparrow seal. Only one person used that seal. "Lila."

"Wha'?"

"Lila, the letter's from Lila." Saphie said, whirling around and taking the letter from his hands. Jack groaned, if Saphie read the letter, she would end up telling Rupert, and if Rupert found out, he'd either tell Triton or Will. And if Will found out, well, things wouldn't end very well with him and a very angry Queen. He stared down at his wife and tried to smile, but she only looked up at him with one of those 'don't test me' kind of looks. Jack sighed and said, "Saphie, it's nothin'."

"Well, darling. How am I suppossed to know if you won't show me?" Saphira asked him, pouting as he snatched the letter out of his hands. He whirled around and started walking towards the door as he shot back to her, "Well, you don't show me the letters she writes you."

"Ah, yes. But I wasn't engaged to her, now was I?" Saphira shot at him, smirking as she placed her hands on her hips. Jack smiled at her, turning around to face her as he said, "Oh, tha's wha' this is 'bout, is it?" Saphie smiled as he walked over to her, and caught her lips in a kiss. She smiled as she wrapped her arms around his neck, and brought him closer. All was fine, until the doors opened.

"Saphie, love? Lila sent me word tha-" Triton broke off and stared at his daughter and son-in-law with his jaw dropped to the floor. Saphie pulled away from Jack as if an lightning bolt shot through her. Triton winced slightly, and said, "-sending the ships later." And closed the doors behind him. Saphira turned back to see Jack had a similar look that Triton had on his face. Saphie started laughing and said, "Darling, lighten up."

"The man already hates me."

"Kind of like your father and Will?" Saphira smirked at him as she tried to snatch the letter out of his hands again. He smirked, pulling the envelope higher and said, "Nope." He leaned down and kissed her, before walking out of the room, leaving a very ticked off Mrs. Sparrow behind. Jack was humming that bloody pirate song to himself as he made his way down the stairs. He unfolded the letter again, and a map fell out.

He turned the map over in his hands and stared down at it. "Pantano River..." He looked over to the right of the map and saw that the Isla Esquelética was circled with a route already mapped out. Being the infamous Captain that he was, Jack sat there and tried to figure out how on earth she made that route. It was seemingly flawless. He shook his head and folded the map back up, "Brilliant." He heard Saphie shut the door and begin walking down the stairs. At thinking about it more, Jack mumbled, "But completely insane."

- The Queen's Palace, Neptuño -
- December 22 -

"So?"

"So, she's up to something." Will said, leaning against the doorway, looking at Rupert in the eyes. Rupert was smirking at Will, holding his glass as he said, "What did the note say?" Will sighed, and pulled it out for him. Rupert looked at it, as if should Lila find out, she'd order his head chopped off (which catch her on a bad day, and she might) before taking it from Will and scanning over it. Rupert wrinkled his nose, and said, "Sounds like typical Jack."

Will took the letter back from Rupert, and looked at it as the Admiral, soon-to-be ruler of Atlantis drank from his glass and said, "Mate, don't worry too much about it." It was hard to not worry too much about it. There were times that Will felt as if he was married to what Jack would be like if he was a girl. Will rolled his eyes, and sighed, before taking his rum glass and saying, "It just sounds too complicated. Even for Jack and Lila." At that moment, Annie walked into the room, rubbing her eyes.

"Hi, Uncle Ruppie." Rupert smiled down at her, and put his rum glass down so that he could reach down and pick her up. He ruffled her curls and asked, "How are you, darling?" She smiled and said, "I'm good." She apparently had found another candycane stash, since there was a red sticky substance framing her lips and on her cheeks. He smiled at her and kissed her cheek as she put her head on his shoulder and yawned. Rupert smiled down at her and said, "I think someone's tired." He handed Annie to Will.

Will took her from Rupert and said, "Yes. Because someone only took a short nap today." Annie giggled when Will tickled her sides. He smiled and said, "I'll see you in the morning."

"Yep, and remember, Will." Will, who had made it to the door, turned around to see Rupert smirking as he picked up his wine glass and said, "Your favorite person is coming tomorrow."

Will rolled his eyes and walked out, leaving a smirking Rupert behind. By the time Will had reached Annie's room, she was almost completely asleep. He smiled as he walked over to her bed, and laid her down, pulling the covers up. He leaned down and kissed her forhead, before taking the candle and walking out of the room. Shutting the door behind him, he stared off towards his and Lila's bedroom, but stopped when he saw a light on in the study. He stopped in the hallway, and leaned against the door. He could hear someone walking around in there, so he knocked and asked, "Lila?"

There wasn't an answer. "Li?" He opened the door to see that the window was open. There were a few papers flying around in the air. Will groaned as he shivered when he walked into the freezing room. Snow was blowing in by the time that he closed the window. He sighed, and picked up the candle once more to see that the chest was still in the corner of the room.

He sighed, as he walked over to it, and picked it up. Then, he made his way out of the room, but not before looking around. Something didn't feel right. Something wasn't right, but right then, Will had no way of knowing that. He just kept his arm around the chest, and walked up the stairs to their bedroom.

Once he got inside, he saw that Lila was still asleep. He smiled as he rested the candle on the nightstand and walked over to the side she was on. He placed the chest beside her on the table, and sat beside her on the bed. Pushing her curls back, Will kissed her cheek and whispered, "It's always belonged to you, Li. Always will." He added when he saw the key hanging from her neck where the Jewel should be also.

He sighed. The Brethren Court was in the process, along with Calypso's help, of creating a new Jewel to store a portion of Lila's powers. Without it, well, it could be bad. Will got up from where he was sitting, and walked over to lay down beside her. He pulled his shirt off, and laid down, pulling the covers up on him.

Will wrapped an arm around Lila, and picked up the key that was hanging on her neck. He could hear his heart pounding in the corner of the room as he did that. Which made Will almost in a way, feel guilty.

How could he have promised his heart to Elizabeth, when his heart always laid with Lila?

"Beating heart locked inside the chest.
Haunted pasts, and no love to last.
You are gone, but still with me.
And love shall never die."