Only a short chapter, sorry if this bothers you. Things will undoubtedly change as Will won't know that his dad's a pirate just yet. Therefore, I've used my imagination to fill in the blanks.

Enjoy!

In the cells, Port Royal.

The two pirates had spent their night quietly discussing plans and looking through Lottie's loot. She had got a fair bit and the purses were heavily loaded with enough doubloons to buy enough rum to stock their ship, when they had a ship. Lottie had quickly changed out of her maids uniform, urging Jack to look away or she'd carve out his eyes and sell them to his enemies.

Both were trying to get Jack out of the cell, as the keys had run off. That's the problem with prison dogs, not very reliable. Lottie was currently using an emerald hair pin, pinched from Miss Elizabeth's jewelry box, trying to unlock the cell. There seemed to be no luck.

Sighing in defeat, she handed the clip to Jack and relaxed against the bench opposite. Keeping one hand resting gently on her sword, she watched the door warily. Footsteps could be heard, running down the steps quickly. Turning to lie on her stomach, hands propping her head up, she watched as the young William Turner hurried down the steps. 'What on earth is he doing here?' Lottie wondered.

She noticed Jack was pretending to be asleep, resting on his back. Will watched her warily, hand on his sword. Kicking the cell bars, he barked, "You. Sparrow."

"That's not very polite William, didn't Daddy dearest teach you how to act like a gentleman." At that, Jack coughed to cover his laugh. Will's eyes narrowed, until something occurred to him.

"How do you know my name?" He asked, confused, not recalling it being mentioned.

"I worked as the Swan's maid last night, Lizzie didn't half go on about you; your hair, eyes and physique, she's sold mate. You might wanna scoop her up before Snooty takes her." At the mention of Elizabeth, Will become cold and hostile.

"Are you familiar with the ship, the Black Pearl?" he asked, ignoring what Lottie had said, although he couldn't hide the faint blush.

"Heard of it," both of the pirates spoke, although only one was being addressed. Poor William obviously did not like being deceived and felt angry at Lottie for using his good nature against him.

"Where does it make berth?" He demanded.

Lottie snorted, sitting up and running a hand through her hair. "You ain't 'eard the stories. Mate, you need to get out more."

Knowing that he needed to get on Bootstrap's bairn's good side, he decided to indulge him. "Captain Barbossa and his miscreants sail to the dreaded Isla de Muerta. It's an island that cannot be found except by those who already know where it is." Jack failed to mention that his compass could easily find the cursed island. He would like to keep his amazing compass' abilities a secret.

"The ship is real enough, therefore, so must the anchorage. Where is it?" Will crossed his arms, his distaste and impatience shining through.

"Why ask us?" Lottie and Jack said. Will was beginning to find the double speak annoying and hoped that they wouldn't continue.

"You're pirates." He said, as though that explained everything.

"And you want to turn pirate yourself, is that it?" Jack asked slyly, wondering how far did Bootstrap's blood run through his bairn's veins.

"Never!" Will declared violently. "They took Miss Swan," his answer was quieter, as if he were unwilling to speak of her presence in front of these despicable pirates.

"That's a shame, the lass wasn't too bad. She thought marrying Snooty was worse than being threatened by a pirate." Lottie still found the idea amusing, but could understand it completely. So could Will, who looked a little green, just imagining the fair Elizabeth trapped into a marriage with the Commodore.

"Ah, so you have found yourself a girl," Jack grinned, remembering the slim figure of the woman he had saved. "Well, if you're intending to brave all and hasten to her rescue, you'll have to find a way to get me out these cells." Jack said. The boy worked in a Smithy, surely he knew how to make a key or something.

"What? You'll help?" Will asked, shocked.

"What can I say, I have a soft spot for young love. Come on Charlie, help the lad out."

"Aye Cap'n" She got up and stood next to Will, waiting for his orders. Will finally shook himself out of his shock and gestured to the bench. Together, they moved it beneath the bars.

"I helped build these cells. These," he pointed at the hinges, "are half-pin barrel hinges. With the right amount of leverage, the door will lift free." Will demonstrated, pushing down the bench. The cell opened loudly, causing Lottie to flinch and grab Jack's effects, pushing them into his hands.

"Off we go then, luv." Lottie said, pulling Will along behind her and Jack. The two pirates smiled at each other, they loved it when a plan comes together.

...

Twenty minutes later, they were at the beach, near the docks. Will was panting, obviously never having ran from the law before. They all hid in a bush as they watched sailors walk back and forth. Will watched curiously as Lottie nudged Jack and gestured towards the Dauntless. Jack returned the nudge by flicking his eyes to the Interceptor. Lottie looked to be deep in thought before they both grinned at one another. Will, feeling immensely left out of the silent conversation, decided to interrupt.

"We're going to steal a ship," Will said, looking toward the Dauntless. "That ship."

"No need to sound like that, Willy. Have some faith, we're professionals." Lottie chirped, pulling on one of Will's curls. Another thing Will had noticed was Lottie's lack of boundaries. Now he was considered an 'ally', she would have no trouble grabbing his hand or pulling his hair affectionately. Will still didn't know how to respond.

"Oi, we've never stolen a ship Charlie." Lottie looked at Jack confused. "Commandeered, nautical term. We've commandeered a few ships." Lottie nodded at Will knowingly, which made Will scoff.

Jack turned to him now. "One question before we go."

"What is it?" Will questioned impatiently. Elizabeth was in danger and he was asking god knew what!

"How far are you willing to go to save Miss Elizabeth," Lottie continued, causing Will to turn his head quickly to look at the other pirate. Her face was oddly solemn.

"I'd die for her."

Both pirates grinned then, and replied "Good, no worries then."

Jack started moving towards a dingy and Lottie tugged on Will's arm, urging him along. Soon, they were walking under the sea, a dingy providing them an air pocket.

"This is either brilliance or madness." Will stated, still surprised that this was working. He stood behind Jack and Lottie. As Lottie was shorter than the two boys, she had her legs wrapped around Jack's waist, her head bent forward until it was resting on Jack's head. Will was surprised, but didn't mention her lack of work holding the dingy down. A crunch was heard then and they all looked down at the lobster crate Will had stepped in.

Chuckling, Lottie nudged her heels into Jack's side, a command for him to move. He huffed at the action but continued.

"It's surprising how often those two traits coincide." Jack mused, thinking of all of their adventures and mischief, where their escapes had been utterly mad, but unbelievably brilliant.

Soon, they were climbing up the ship and standing on deck.

"Aye, Avast!" Will yelled when faced with the crew. The crew fell about laughing. This did not amuse Lottie.

"Mate, do you know who I am? Or who he is? I'm Charlie Carter and he,"

"I am Captain Jack Sparrow, savvy?" with a pistol pointed to his head, Gillette had stopped laughing and ordered his men into long boats.

When this was done, Lottie disabled the rudder chain whilst Jack was preparing the ropes for their imminent stunt. Walking toward him, she distantly heard Norrington yell out, "Search every cabin, every hold, even the brigs!" and whilst his men, whom were now aboard the Dauntless, were busy, Jack, Lottie and Will swung over to the Interceptor and started forward.

"Quick men, back to the ship!" Norrington yelled, annoyed at the luck of that damned cursed pirate.

Lottie waved and blew a kiss at Norrington, winking at the crew. "Ta ta, Norrington. Thanks for the helping hand, we probably wouldn't have been able to leave without your help."

"T'is much appreciated mate, bye-bye," Jack waved.

Soon, they were sailing toward Tortuga. Jack was stood at the helm, being 'Captainy' as Lottie called it. Will was sat on a barrel, sharpening his sword. Lottie was running round, carrying out any orders given. She was just about to shoot Will for not pulling his weight, when he began speaking.

"Although you know who I am, I never introduced myself. William Turner," he said, holding out his hand to the girl. He didn't want to be on the bad side of her, he had seen her cunning. And he had been warned about hell having known no fury like a woman scorned. He'd rather not risk it.

Grasping his hand and shaking it firmly, Lottie replied, "Charlotte Carter, Charlie for short. I'm named after me Da'." She grinned. Will nodded his head, mentioning how he was named after his father.

"So, where do you come from Willy?" She asked, trying to keep the information coming. She felt Jack come up behind her and sat down, crossing her legs, and patting the space beside her. Jack soon joined her and Will, reluctantly, sat in front of them.

"I'm originally from England." He said, finally. "When my mother died, I came out here searching for my father."

"Found him yet?" Lottie asked merrily.

"He is assumed dead." Both Jack and Lottie looked at each other, feeling for the poor lad. Lottie knew the pain of losing a father and she couldn't imagine not knowing his fate. Teague had told the family as soon as it had happened, which she was grateful for. Some things had to be known before people could move on.

"How about we practice some sword play while were waiting, maybe you can beat Jack next time." This was not the right thing to say. Will seemed to take Lottie's words as an offence and jumped up, the pirates following him.

"He cheated. If he had followed the rules of engagement and fought fairly, I would have won."

"Then there's not much incentive for me to fight fair then, is there?" Jack asked. If the lad wasn't careful, he'd end up getting thrown over board. His eyes were then drew to the position of Will and the sail.

Pulling Lottie along with him, leaving Will fuming and shouting about the injustice of it all, Jack turned the ship quickly, causing a wooden beam to catch him. He was left hanging over the sea, holding on tightly to the pole.

"Whilst your there, pay attention." Jack started, hoping the whelp would learn the lesson soon, he was too busy to be coddling a eunuch. "The only rules that really matter are these. What a man can do and what a man can't do. For instance, you can accept that I'll never fight fair and, because of that, I am the better fighter or you can't. But pirates will use any advantage they can to win. You were fighting for your morals and hatred of pirates and I was fighting for me life. You'll have to square with that one day. Now me, for example, I can let you drown but I can't bring this ship into Tortuga with just Charlie and me, savvy? So?" Jack swung him back over, dropping him on deck. "Can you sail under a pirate or can you not?"

Will, who was still on the floor, glaring up at Jack, accepted the hand Jack offered him.

"Tortuga?" he asked.

"Tortuga," the pirates echoed him, grinning at one another.

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