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Sorry I'm finishing High School in two weeks so it's havoc around here.

Here it is though! The final chapter :'(

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Suddenly Will burst through the crowd, yelling MOVE to each person in his way, he looked like he was going to launch an escape plan. It's a good this Scarlett is well versed in the art of escaping; however, this one was not going to be subtle. Just as Will got close to the gallows the executioner pulled the lever and both Jack and Scarlett fell towards the ground. It all felt like slow motion to her, she could see the glimmer of a sword being thrown and it stopped Jack being hung. At a faster speed than light, Scarlett put her feet onto the stable Jack, stopping her own death. The crowd exploded some cheering, some panicking at the pirate attack, people ran around and the guards came running. Scarlett was thankful her noose wasn't tightened so much she could not undo it. But first, she needed to get out of the hole. She grabbed the rope holding her up and pushed off Jack; she tucked in her knees and managed to backwards somersault out of the hole and onto the stage. She sighed with relief as she realised she was firmly on the wood, she loosened her noose and threw it off of her, leaving it hanging from the gallows. Just as she gathered her thoughts, guards stormed the stage; some went after Jack and Will who had run in the opposite direction. She saw the opportunity to get her hands untied, she ran towards a soldier and kicked him in the stomach, as he fell to his knees she slit the rope and her hands were loose.

She wasn't thinking clearly, her mind was completely focused on fighting bare handed, she was a girl, but she could throw a good punch. A man came at her with his sword, at the last split second, Scarlett dodged a little to the left, the sword went under her arm and she gripped it tight. The soldier had a moment of confusion and then Scarlett delivered a swift kick to his side, he stumbled, so she took the time to kick him in the behind so he hurtled off the stage. She engaged in a sword fight with one man, her side aching from the sudden movements, but the adrenaline spurred her on. The sun gleamed down on her, her hair shining bright, as if a metaphor for the brilliant Scarlett she used to be shining through. She constantly beat ever man she was approached by; however, in the corner of the courtyard, she could see a group of Navy soldiers running to her.

Scarlett, like every good pirate, knew when she had to make an escape. She finished her fight with the current soldier and pushed him off the stage, he fell against a guard's horse, causing it to spook and rear up. The guard on the horse fell off on top of the man and the horse began to run, Scarlett sprinted towards the right end of the stage. She saw the noose and grabbed it, once she got to the edge of the stage, she leapt and the noose swung her around, over the small crowd next to the stage. The horse ran under her just as she let go, she landed on it with a thud. The horse galloped away from the crowds and out into the town, they came to a green clearing by the cliffs and Scarlett checked she wasn't being followed. It was all clear, so she got down off the horse and stroked its head. 'I have to go back and see if Jack made it. You're free now, run' she gave the horse a little pat and it ran off into the country. She could see that the party had gathered on the other cliff's edge, there was a little bell and stone walls surrounding the viewpoint. She ran quietly back to the courtyard, and she snuck in the shadows to the viewpoint, as she got closer, she could see that Jack and Will were cornered. She started to walk out but she was pushed back into a dark corner by Norrington.

'Stay here' he whispered and went back to the group. Scarlett remained in the shadows and watched the scene. Norrington walked over to Will and said in a degrading manner, 'I thought we might have to endure some manner of ill-conceived escape attempt but not from you'

Just at that point Governor Swann stepped forward, he could not comprehend the situation, Will was always seen as a humble servant, only a blacksmith. He angrily said, '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!' he pointed at Jack

Will cut in 'and a good man.' He looked at Jack who was pointing to himself mouthing that's me, Will rolled his eyes at Jack's immature behaviour but continued never the less, 'If all I have achieved here is that the hangman will earn three pairs of boots instead of two, so be it. Actually, two pairs of boots…where is Scarlett?' he asked Norrington.

'She has escaped on a guard's horse. We cannot find her.' Replied Norrington, Scarlett smiled in the shadows, he truly was better than he seemed.

Will thought about it and continued 'Well in any case, at least my conscience will be clear.'

Norrington started to be annoyed by William's overconfidence, 'You forget your place, Turner'

Will moved closer to Norrington and squared him up, not taking any more degradation 'It's right here...between you and Jack'

Elizabeth than stepped forward beside Will and linked his arm, 'As is mine' Poor Governor, Scarlett thought, he'd be having a coronary by now.

Just as Scarlett thought, the Governor leapt forward panicking, 'Elizabeth! Lower your weapons. For goodness' sake put them down!' The soldiers lowered their guns; the couple looked at each other with love. Scarlett felt sorry for Norrington, he was so in love with Elizabeth he couldn't see the obvious love her and William shared.

Just as Norrington was asking Elizabeth if she did love Will, Jack saw someone in the shadows, as the sun reflected off some platinum blonde hair. He saw it was Scarlett; his heart skipped a beat knowing she was alive and safe. Scarlett made eye contact with Jack and whispered 'Goodbye Sparrow'

Jack, being in the middle of the group could not whisper back, so he mouthed 'Goodbye Scarlett' just as Cotton's parrot flew by. He knew the Pearl was nearby and he could make a graceful escape. He jumped into the group and began a rant, 'Well! I'm actually feeling rather good about this' he said to everyone, then walked to Governor Swann 'I think we've all arrived at a very special place, eh? Spiritually...Ecumenically...Grammatically?' The Governor flinched away from Jack as he moved onto Norrington; he poked him in the chest and said 'I want you to know that I was rooting for you, mate. Know that' He walked towards the edge of the battlement and stopped by Elizabeth, he said, 'Elizabeth...it would never have worked between us, darling. I'm sorry' Elizabeth flinched just like her father, clearly something Scarlett wasn't sure of happened on this journey. Lastly, Jack moved onto Will, having been on his side for the entire journey, he really had nothing else to say but 'Will...nice hat' He jumped up onto the top step of the battlement and started to walk backwards saying 'Friends! This is the day that you will always remember as the day that' he fell over the wall and off the cliff.

'Well done Jack' Scarlett mused, everyone in the group ran to the wall to see Jack gone into the water, Gillette asked Norrington:

'What's your plan of action? Sir?'

Governor Swann had since calmed down and said 'Perhaps on the rare occasion pursuing the right course demands an act of piracy, piracy itself can be the right course?'

Norrington decided to be the bigger man and allow Mr Turner a pardon, 'Mr Turner.'

'I will accept the consequences of my actions' said Will.

Norrington unsheathed his sword and said 'This is a beautiful sword. I would expect the man who made it to show the same care and devotion in every aspect of his life'

'Thank you' said Will and he returned to Elizabeth.

'Commodore! What about Sparrow?' shouted Gillette

'Well, I think we can afford to give him one day's head start. You men can leave' said Norrington, the soldiers all left and Governor Swann started talking to the couple. Norrington walked subtly back to where Scarlett was hidden, he too entered the shadows and quietly spoke some directions to Scarlett. She nodded along and Norrington finished with 'You will be safe there, now, go'.

Scarlett quickly left the scene, the town was empty, and the excitement of the day had calmed down. She rounded some corners, took some back alleys, and followed James' instructions. She came to a long street and counted the buildings until she reached her destination. She slowly pushed on the door and it opened, she walked inside and shut the door behind her.

A sign hung outside the building,

'J. Brown- Blacksmiths'

The End

- Scarlett Secrets - StardustChaser2012 xxx