Here is the 15th chapter, the next one is the last one :(

But yeah, enjoy :)

Scarlett lay on the desk, her eyes open and her wound sealed. She sighed, enjoying every rush of air into her lungs, she hadn't had such a near death experience before, and she had a new lust for freedom and life. She no longer felt weighed down by her past, as her future was right next to her, Jack.

She felt a hand holding hers and realised it was Jack's, she pulled it up so he would come closer and she said 'Jack, thank you for staying with me' and smiled.

Jack gave a small scoff and said in his usual over-confident tone 'Well to be honest I didn't even know this had happened. I'm sorry for leaving you' he stroked her hair out of her face and left his hand resting on her face, feeling the warmth rush back to her face, and her usual complexion returning.

She took her other hand and put it on top of hers, her hand clutched around it, as if she was so afraid to be alone, she said 'And if I'm honest, I would have done exactly the same if you had done what I did. You can now understand why I was drowning sorrows in Tortuga'

Jack smirked at the memories of their first encounter that year, yet he still didn't believe that abandoning her crew was the only reason she was there, he tried to press her for information, 'I suspect there was something more than that'

'And you'll never know' she smirked, winking at him playfully.

He chuckled and said 'will I ever know all your secrets Scarlett?'

She just shrugged and smiled, then asked if he could sit her up. Johnson agreed it was fine and she was pulled gently up by Norrington and Jack. The wound had started to seal over the stitches, she thanked her stars that it wasn't a dangerous wound. She turned to Johnson, Norrington and Groves and said 'thank you, to all of you. I wouldn't be here without you, especially James. You saved my life'

'Just in my line of duty Miss Scarlett' Scarlett giggled at his professional response and waved him over. When he arrived she beckoned him to lean down to her level, just as he did she flung her arms around his neck and embraced him. The only loving contact the poor man had ever had from a woman, for even he knew that Elizabeth's heart belonged to William Turner. He patted her lightly on the back so he did not press into the wound. When they pulled away he whispered into her ear, 'I would always save your life' they both smiled at each other and broke apart.

The men all walked out of the office as Groves and Scarlett also embraced. She was still sitting on the table, and Jack was standing next to her. 'Now they're gone, we need to talk' said Scarlett sighing.

Jack pushed himself off the wall he was leaning on and curiously said, 'Yeah, about what?

She ran her hand through her hair and deeply inhaled, 'Jack, I love you-'

'But?' he interrupted her, knowing the path of this conversation.

'But,' she stood up with a groan and a wince, she walked towards him and put her hands on both sides of his face, she stared into his eyes and softly said, 'I have a past which is fast catching up on me. And when it does I'm sure Hell itself will break loose, and I need to face it for a change and not run.'

Jack stepped back, just for the effect of strutting back to her, whilst madly saying, 'Are you sure? Cause I've run from just about everything and it's been working swimmingly'

She laughed, and said 'I'm not Captain Jack Sparrow though.'

'You're Captain Scarlett… whatever your last name is, and that's the best thing you can be' he pulled her face to his and kissed her, it was slow, gentle and full of love. After they broke apart he sighed and said, 'I don't want you to leave me'

She heard some commands being shouted to the sailors, it seemed they were heading back to Port Royal, 'Well actually, we both may be leaving'

'What you talking about?'

'Well we are on a navy ship, and we're both wanted pirates'

'Ah.'

'Come on, let's face the world together' smiled Scarlett, she grabbed Jacks hand and gave it a squeeze, pulling him towards the door when he suddenly pulled her back into his arms. He kissed her with such passion it blew her away; she shed one tear knowing it was their parting kiss. 'I can't live without you Jack'

'You never will' whispered Jack as they leant their heads against each other, treasuring their moments together. Both breathing heavily, they broke apart and shook their heads, their strong personae masking their true emotions. They opened the door to the cabin and the bright sunlight shone in, blinding them both for a small while, as they left the cabin and their love behind.

Governor Swann stepped towards the pair and informed them, 'Mr Sparrow, you have many crimes against the crown and the company. We are all bound by the law and so you must serve the death sentence.' Scarlett stiffened, glancing at James for some sort of pardon but it did not come. 'And you, Miss Scarlett, although you received a pardon from the Company in the past, it still does not cover this act of piracy'

'Technically, I didn't really do anything, he stole the navy ship, he went after the Black Pearl, and he did… something else piratey. BUT, the main thing is, is that I just stood there and looked pretty'

'Never the less, you are known for being a pirate and associating with this man. I'm sorry but you also face death' he sighed 'There's something about you I know, I just don't know what it is'

'I probably robbed you at some point; I didn't really keep a record'

Governor Swann turned away from the two pirates shaking his head, he couldn't understand why a woman would throw her life away with piracy, and she was so young, only a couple of years younger than Elizabeth. He couldn't imagine Elizabeth taking on piracy as a career; he wondered what her parents thought. Moving on, he walked over to Will, and started to tell him he also had the death penalty when Scarlett jumped in. 'No! Governor Swann, all Will is guilty of is rescuing your only daughter, and returning her to her fiancé. He has served you so loyally over the years, do not end his life too soon' she pleads.

'You're right, Mister Turner gets a pardon. However, unfortunately that does not mean the same for you'

'I resigned to my fate long ago' said Scarlett.

'As did I' continued Jack, walking forward to the Governor. 'But you know, if there is any teensy wincey loop-hole you can find in me sentence, I'll reluctantly take it'

'There is no loophole Mr Sparrow, you've committed the most crimes out of everyone here. Now, to Port Royal.'

Xxxxx

They arrived at Port Royal, and they were both instantly thrown in prison, they were separated in their cells so could not even see each other before their last day on Earth.

The morning sun rose and Scarlett blinked open her eyes, she looked out her window once more to take in the smell of the sea, one last time. A guard appeared at her door and claimed for the dead-woman's modesty she must change into a white dress, a final touch of innocence before she left this world. Scarlett was handed a light gown, it was thin and contained none of the intricate detail most women wore at the time, it was just there as a symbol of repentance, even though she did not regret her actions. She slid off her shirt and pulled the dress over her head, she had to hand her clothes to the guard nearby. She looked down at herself and started to panic at her day of reckoning, she started to cry and shouted at the guard 'All I did was live freely, what on Earth is wrong with that!?' the guard just ignored her as she slunk down to the floor her head in her hands.

It seemed like hours she sat there, until a clang above her head jolted her up, the door to her cell had opened. 'It's time'

She stood up, her eyes red, straightened out her dress and took a deep breath. The guard came in and tied her hands together with rope; he led her out of the cell. Closing the door behind her, it slammed shut, the sound echoing through the jail. She walked slowly up the stairs of the jail, in front of her there was an archway leading to the gallows. Looking through the archway she saw Jack standing on the gallows whilst the man read out his charges, he then called 'The next criminal'. Scarlett walked forward, the crowd was strangely silent and did not call out to either her or Jack. Scarlett stepped onto the platform and stood next to Jack, he looked at her and smiled

'What are you smiling at?' She whispered as her charges were read out, unable to comprehend what could be funny.

'You're in a dress' he silently laughed

'Hey, I had no choice!' whispered Scarlett smirking, Jack continued to chuckle when Scarlett brought her tied hands up and hit him on the chest. He instantly silenced and she heard a couple of people in the crowd snigger.

The guard finished his listing and the drums began, the executioners put the nooses around their necks. Tightening them so that their fall was short and sudden, in the Commodore's words, Scarlett took her last breath and…

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