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Here is chapter three, I hope you all enjoy and thank you to those who review! It means the world to me, really.
P.S. Sorry if there are any spelling errors, I'm just too exhausted.
Chapter 3: Becoming Acquainted.
As warm daylight shone through the open windows, Katherine slowly awoke; blinking sleep away from her eyes. She sat up, placing her feet on the floor to make her way over to the French balcony doors.
The sight was a rather lovely. The warm air swept her hair back as she gazed toward the docks where many ships rested.
Much to her disappointment, she did not see a black vessel there at all. Sighing, she moved away from the window to freshen up, then head downstairs to see Elizabeth.
After removing her nightgown, she chose out a pleasant green dress and was assisted by the maids to tie it properly. As a kind maid named Anne was finishing with the lacing, a knock was heard at Katherine's bedroom.
Anne left the task of lacing to answer the door, but Katherine's hand stopped her, as she called, "Come in."
The young maid smiled and continued with the dress. The door opened and Katherine's eyes met with Elizabeth, who stood there with a joyous smile on her face, "Did you sleep well?"
Smiling at the maid as she finished with the bow and left, Katherine stepped from behind the changing screen, "I did, thank you.."
They exchanged hugs before leaving Katherine's room. On the staircase, the governor's daughter said, "Will should be arriving sometime soon so we can go for a little stroll. Would you like to come along?"
Katherine nearly gaped as they arrived in the foyer, "Of course I can't do that! That's your time alone with William! It would be wrong for me to intrude, Liz!"
"Nonsense! You can come if you-"
A manservant appeared in the door way, "I'm sorry to interrupt, miss, but you have a visitor."
Elizabeth and Katherine glanced at one another questioningly before thanking the man and heading toward the front doors.
Standing there, in all his handsome glory, was Jack Sparrow. The usual golden smile on his lips.
"Jack? What are you doing back here?" Elizabeth enquired as she invited him in.
Jack walked in a lazy saunter around the hall, "I was in me cabin this mornin' and I thought I would give the lovely miss Katherine a tour of me infamous ship."
Katherine smiled, looking at Elizabeth, "This works out rather well. This way, you and Will can be alone on your walk, Liz."
"B..But," The honey haired woman began but was cut off by Jack, who took hold of Katherine's hand and hastily directed her out the house, "I'll protect 'er with me life Lizzie, nothin' to fret about. Ta!" He said and closed the door behind them.
Katherine's soft laughter could be heard from the open window as she and Jack made their way towards the Pearl.
Elizabeth simply shrugged then left to prepare for when Will arrived.
Jack offered his arm for her to take, which she did with an elated smile. Her eyes slowly trailed upwards to his face, "Captain Sparrow?"
"It's Jack, love." He told her, smirking, "But ye, what is it?"
Katherine's lips pursed slightly before she asked, "How did you dock in Port Royal without being seen by the Navy?"
At this, he smiled widely, "Me lovely Pearl is hidin' off shore, milady. Away from any dangers of red coats." She nodded; understanding that himself and his crew would be instantly killed if the Royal Navy saw them here.
In a matter of minutes, after taking a few side trips to stay hidden from a few Naval officers, they arrived before the Pearl, just a bit away from the docks where it couldn't be recognized.
"I-It's…" She whispered as her eyes beheld the striking appearance of the ship, "magnificent."
With black sails, and dark oak wood; the enchanting Black Pearl rested on calm waters. Beautifully crafted woodwork was the crown of the ship's elegance.
At hearing her compliment, Jack smiled wolfishly.
"Come along, miss Katherine. Allow dear ol' Jack to give ye the finest tour o' me ship." He guided her toward the gangplank. Once aboard the ship, she found that it was even more remarkable up close.
"Cap'n!"
Both Katherine and Jack glanced up to see Gibbs at the helm. The captain turned and smiled at her, "Would ye like to meet me first mate, love?"
The young woman adorned in a green dress nodded and he led her up the stairs, standing before Gibbs, "Love, this is mister Gibbs, me first mate." Jack introduced, "Gibbs, this is Katherine White, a friend of Elizabeth's."
The older man smiled, bowing his head a tad in greeting, "A pleasure to meet ye miss Katherine."
From Gibbs' could gather, she was but a few years younger than Jack; possibly in her early twenties.
She smiled sweetly, "You are the man who watches over the ship while Jack is heavily inebriated?"
"Oi!" Jack yelled, which only left Katherine laughing. Gibbs chuckled too, "Aye, lass. That be me."
The man with dark locks crossed his arms and pouted childishly, "Just where or whom exactly did ye hear that from, miss White?"
"Why, Elizabeth of course." She smiled. Jack frowned, "She's already been brainwashin' you against me, love."
Katherine let out a giggle. Jack couldn't help but notice that she had a gorgeous smile and delicate laugh, one that could shake the resolve of any man.
"Alright, that's enough. Time to show ye around me wonderful galleon, eh?" Sparrow then presented each part of his ship, top to bottom. Jack explained each area of the ship and its purpose, while Katherine smiled at his inability to stay on task without cracking a few witty jokes here and there.
Finally they arrived in the captain's cabin. It was a bright room with many windows, and more furniture that she would've imagined on a pirate ship.
"This is where I stay, love." He flopped down on a chair next to a table in the center of the room, "Homey, ain't it?"
There were empty bottles of rum everywhere her eyes landed. Dirty clothes were collected in the corner of the room and many maps were cluttered on a nearby desk.
"It certainly speaks 'Jack Sparrow'." The hazel-eyed girl slowly paced around the room, observing the many books and jewels that were scattered everywhere.
"Is that a good thing, or a bad thing darlin'?" He smirked. Katherine gandered up from the book in her hands, smiling at the well-known pirate lord. "I'm not too sure, Captain Sparrow."
"Love, I told you before, call me by me first name." Jack said, uncorking a bottle of rum with his teeth.
She sat across from him, the book still in her hands, "Well, if you insist than you must call me by my name"
Jack gave a sultry smile, amused, "You wish to drop the formalities?"
Chuckling quietly, she said, "Yes. I would say that we've stopped being acquaintances by now, Jack. Wouldn't you agree?"
The man leapt from his chair and came to stand behind her, "O' course, love. You've become me close friend, just like the whelp and Lizzie."
She made no reply, and only smiled timidly. He peered down at what she was reading moments ago, "Found interest in one o' me many books, eh?"
Katherine nodded, "Yes, I've only read the first pages or so, but it seems rather interesting.."
He chuckled from behind her and rested his callused, tanned hands on her petite shoulders, "You may have it if you like, love."
"Jack, I can't keep this. It's yours." She turned, watching him as he waltz around the cabin, picking up various objects, "No, anything you desire in me cabin is yours." He spoke, idly fingering one of his rings.
Watching him, she began to realize just how handsome he was. His dark hair and eyes, which were lined with kohl, only made him even more appealing. With his perfect nose, high cheekbones, and roguish debonair smile, he could capture the heart of any woman he so desired.
"Besides, yer gonna need something to remember ol' Jack by." He said, resuming his seat in the chair across from her.
Raising a slender eyebrow, she pondered, "What do you mean?"
He briefly grinned as he heard her address him by his name, "Me crew have become a tad restless with need to raid, pillage, plunder, and otherwise pilfer our weasely black guts out." He leaned back, "You know. Piratey things, love."
She nodded her head, "It's a shame you'll be departing so soon.."
After a moment of silence between them, Jack leaned forward in his chair and rested his elbows on the wood table, "I'm having a thought here, love." He began, "Why don't I take ye for a little trip on me vessel when we return, aye?"
Blinking, her eyes widened a fraction, "You would take me somewhere on the Pearl?"
Jack took a swig from the bottle of rum he had left on the table, "O' course! I know a great spot of land that you'd be dyin' to see and explore!" At his offer, Katherine smiled brightly; her pearly teeth shining, "Thank you, Jack.. I'd love to go." He nodded, rather pleased, "Wonderful! The day me and me crew get back, I will arrive at Lizzie's and escort ye to me ship for our voyage, savvy?"
Already, she could hardly wait for the coming day.
For the rest of the afternoon, she and Jack lingered around on deck. Being introduced to the crew and told the few tales of Jack's journeys that had been kept secret.
Eventually, they fell upon a topic that had been in Sparrow's head for a while.
"Tell me, love. What brought you to stay at Lizzie's?" Jack leaned back casually on the rail with his elbows.
The young woman stared out at the bright, cerulean ocean; hesitating on her answer, "My mother was poisoned and my father was murdered.." Katherine spoke softly.
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