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Chapter 30

"So where exactly are we?" Constance asked as they were walking across the sand towards the considerably greened area of the island. Barbossa, followed by Murtogg and Mullroy, didn't stop to talk and continued onwards.

"Hangman's Bay". Barbossa shouted at her as she trudged behind them all. They then stopped all of a sudden and Constance nearly fell into Mullroy but managed to avoid any contact.

"What-" She began but was cut off when Barbossa held a finger to his lips and gestured to her. There seemed to be a lot of noise coming from the distance and instead of walking towards the trees, Barbossa led them back onto the beach. They were making their way towards the back of the island and Constance was beginning to enjoy the feel of land again. After being at sea for so long it was nice to experience what the land could offer. Her thoughts immediately jumped back to her Captain who was condemned to the sea and she had to remind herself that she was currently away from him for his own benefit. She wasn't quite sure on what she would do once she met Jack Sparrow but she had the feeling that she would have time to consider her options later on. For now, her plan involved finding Sparrow and then the Trident. She had taken into consideration that Barbossa most likely wanted the Trident as well and didn't really want to have to fight the Pirate Captain. But for Constance, she would fight anyone she had to, if at the end it saved Armando.

"Up ahead Captain". Murtogg suddenly called to Barbossa whilst pointing to what looked like a large skeleton of what Constance could only assume was of a whale. She walked closer to Barbossa and she watched as he took out his telescope to peer at the scene ahead.

"What is it?" She asked.

"Sparrow. And he has yet again found himself in trouble". Barbossa sighed and Constance assumed that this was not a rare occurrence.

"Now, we need to be careful and you lot better listen to me orders. Now Constance, you will stand behind me as I don't want you getting hurt. I don't want to give your Captain another reason for killing me. For the rest of ya, you will follow my lead". Constance didn't have a lot of chance to ask any other questions as soon enough they were all bent low and making their way to the whale carcass.

Once they were close enough, Constance was taken back at the absurd scene which was in front of them. In some odd way, there appeared to be a wedding taking place between a very unattractive woman and a man who she assumed was Jack Sparrow. They were close enough to finally allow Constance to take in the infamous pirate's appearance and was surprised at how young he looked. He had a rugged attractiveness to him and he swayed ever so slightly. The way his hands moved was also rather odd and she silently wondered if pirates were all a bit eccentric. Her eyes moved however to the two young companions that were tied up next to Sparrow. They looked out of place amongst such a rugged lot and Constance wondered if they, like herself, were not born to be at sea. Judging by the girl's current state of dress, she definitely believed that the girl was most likely a victim to fate and felt sympathetic to the young woman's situation.

All of a sudden, Barbossa and his men fired their pistols, causing the congregation to disperse with screams and shouts. There gunfire had caused some deaths and Constance was glad to be behind Barbossa as the sound of the guns caused her to jump as she was not used to such loud noises. Although after all the canon fire she had experienced in her life she was surprised she wasn't more accustomed to being in explosive situations.

Once the smoke had cleared, Constance watched as Barbossa approached Jack and they exchanged a few words. She began to realise that they would question why she was with Barbossa and she played with her hair nervously. To some extent, she wished to say who she was and hoped that they would understand that she wished them no harm. But she was also fearful that they would reject her and Barbossa would leave her stranded on the island. Or worse, end up killing her. Trying to calm herself down, she looked over to Jack who was holding a glass bottle and what appeared to be a model of a ship trapped within it.

But the more she looked at the bottle, the more she realised that the ship was moving against small waves. It was amazing to look at and Constance couldn't help but stare at it in awe. Constance was, however, too entranced with the object to notice she had stepped into clear view. It was only when she heard Jack speak that she realised she was being watched.

"Who is she?" Sparrow asked, his hands gesturing wildly towards her direction. Looking up, she saw his eyes and suddenly a flashback from years ago when she was kidnapped by pirates flickered behind her eyes. She couldn't quite believe it. The man who everyone had been hunting for was the same man who she had seen when she was kidnapped. Just from seeing him, her mouth could recall the fiery taste of the rum she had once tasted. She snapped out of the memory and moved closer to Barbossa hoping that he wouldn't blurt out who she really was.

"It doesn't matter who she is for now. What matters is that ye have me ship". He snapped back and Constance allowed herself to release a deep breath of relief, although she noticed the young woman was watching her openly.

The next few moments were spent between Sparrow and Barbossa bickering over who owned the ship and Constance was about to give up on any hope of leaving the island in the next hour when out of nowhere, Barbossa suddenly thrusted his sword straight at Jack, causing the bottle to break open and releasing the ship that was trapped inside.

Constance had no idea what was happening but Sparrow began to run manically with the ship. Everyone began to run after Sparrow and Constance turned to Murtogg and Mullroy who shrugged in response before running as well. Constance found herself running near the young girl and decided to try and initiate some sort of conversation.

"Do you know what is going on?" Constance asked slightly out of breath. The girl turned her head and gave her a small smile before replying.

"Not a clue, but after being chased by ghosts and what not, I don't think I know as much I thought".

Constance was going to reply when she bumped into the figures of Murtogg and Mullroy who gestured for her to look forwards. There ahead ofthem, the dark ship began to grow quickly and Constance had to blink a few times in surprise. But all too soon it stopped growing and she heard Barbossa give an exasperated sigh from nearby.

"It needs water". He shouted at Jack who then proceeded to run towards the slightly larger ship. He picked it up carefully and then threw it into the water. It did not float however, instead it seemed to sink to the bottom of the ocean.

They all watched the empty sea and just as she watched Barbossa's shoulders sink, a sudden bubbling caught everyone's attention and there, rising from the water proudly, was a large black vessel. As it grew, Constance followed Murtogg and Mullroy who had shuffled closer to Barbossa.

"Are you going to hand Sparrow over Captain?" Mullroy whispered, and Constance saw Barbossa's eyes flicker to her own. She didn't say anything and Barbossa seemed to debate his answer.

"Nay, we shall use him to get to the Trident. Constance here also wishes to have the Trident for a similar reason which I'm sure we shall discuss soon enough. For now, I want me ship back". Barbossa replied. Constance was glad she had already figured out he was going to betray Captain Salazar. But through his betrayal, she was going to willingly follow and through extension betray her love.

As the men began to make their way to board the ship, Constance looked behind her thoughtfully. She prayed that Armando would not hate her for following the pirates, or at least believed that she had been kidnapped. At least if he thought she was captured he would not be annoyed at her. It was his anger that she feared and his absolute distaste at pirates. Ever since she had seen him kill those who were not pirates she had been wary of her lover. He may love her, but Constance was well aware of what the curse had done to him. And right now, her actions despite the good intent may under his curse infected mind, be enough to cause her death. But she tried to push those dark thoughts to the back of her mind and instead focus on what was happening at the current moment.

With one last look behind her, she boarded the new ship and managed to get herself seated to the side.

But her rest was not to be, as to her complete shock, Barbossa ordered his crew to capture Jack and tie him up against the foremast. Standing up as quickly as she had been seated, Constance stalked over to the pirate Captain and tugged his sleeve as he commanded for the other two companions to be tied up as well.

"What are you doing?" She hissed, suddenly fearful that he may actually have reconsidered giving Jack to Captain Salazar.

"I'm taking control, now go and sit down". He snapped at her.

"But this is my ship". Sparrow shouted as he tugged his ropes forcefully. Barbossa took no notice and instead approached the other two.

"And who do we have here?" He asked whilst rubbing his chin. The young man spoke first and introduced himself as Henry Turner. But the girl refused to speak and Barbossa gave her a bored expression. Barbossa was about to walk away when the young man began to talk of the Trident and how they would only find it with the girl's help. This did not only gain the attention of Barbossa but it also made Constance approach them.

Barbossa seemed rather thoughtful and obviously resigned to the fact that he had to let the girl go in order to get to the mythical Trident of Poseidon. He barked at his crew to let them go and to allow the girl to take control of the ship which seemed to shock the girl. As they were escorted to the wheel, Jack shouted yet again.

"Ay you haven't told us who this girl is".

Barbossa slowly turned around and approached Jack who began to wiggle his eyebrows suggestively and Constance could tell what he was about to imply. However, Barbossa managed to speak first allowing them all the benefit of avoiding Jack's disturbed insinuations.

"If ye really have to know, she is the lover of the deadly Spaniard you happened to kill".

Constance gave Barbossa an alarmed looked wondering why the hell he had told everyone who she was but instead of being greeted with fear or resentment, Jack just nodded his head and smiled at her.

"Was it the hair?" He asked with a grin causing Constance to give him a perplexed look. Barbossa had given Jack a scathing look and walked away towards to the wheel leaving Constance alone with the perpetually drunk looking pirate.

"Pardon?"

"Was it the hair that drew you to him?" He rephrased and Constance could only give him a bored look at his antics.

"You do realise that I am not your biggest fan. After all, you did kill the man I love". She murmured as she stepped closer to the pirate.

"Ay, but I did not mean for this" he gestured, or rather attempted to gesture around him. "How was I to know that he would be blown up and return from the dead".

Constance couldn't really argue with his words as it was rather obvious that the pirate would not have planned something so elaborate. But from what she had heard, especially in the way he had contributed to the death of her beloved, he was not to be underestimated. She was about to go and join Barbossa at the wheel when all of a sudden Jack spoke again.

"What I'm intrigued about is why you are with us? No doubt Barbossa was told to capture me and take me back to your love. But for you to betray you love is different". He pointed out and Constance had to look away from the smug expression painted across Sparrow's face.

"I am here because I love him. I have heard that the Trident is the only thing that can save him and therefore I have come to save him myself". She replied.

"Very honourable. I wish ye the best of luck. Ye better hope we don't meet up with your Captain for a while however". Jack warned and Constance walked away, deliberately trying not to think of how Captain Salazar was currently reacting to any news of them not coming back with Sparrow.

As she walked towards Barbossa she realised that despite spending so long looking for her Captain, she was now running from him. But deep down she was hoping that they would be reunited soon. Although, she would prefer them to meet under better circumstances and judging by her current position on a pirate ships with a man who had just betrayed Captain Salazar and the very man who caused Salazar's death, she had a feeling that Armando may not appreciate her attempt at helping him. Even if she did it in the name of love.