A/N- Thank you for the amazing replies! I hope you all enjoy this chapter and things should be getting a lot more interesting.

Chapter 31

To Constance's total surprise, The Silent Mary was nowhere to be seen in the hours that they spent sailing the seas upon what she now knew to be the Black Pearl. However, despite not being able to see the Silent Mary, there was still an atmosphere upon the ship which highlighted that people were still alert.

So far, Constance had stayed relatively close to Barbossa who had spent his time being near the young girl who was given the control of the ship. Whilst they were following her directions, Constance had decided to ask some questions, hoping that she would get some clearer answers regarding the near future.

"So, do we have a plan once we find the Trident?" Constance asked Barbossa who was staring out to sea with his telescope. He seemed as bored as she was and with a sigh he removed the telescope from his eyes and looked at her.

"Ay, once we find it we take it. Our current predicament is actually finding the bloody thing. And before you ask, no I am not aware of how it can be used to break the curse of the seas. We will have to figure that out at the time". Barbossa said as he wandered closer to the young girl who was reading her small leather book with a deep look of concentration across her face. Yet, she suddenly stopped and looked at Constance with questioning eyes.

"So, you are looking for the Trident to break a curse? Is this the same curse that Henry is trying to break?" She asked and Constance gave her a confused look in reply.

"Erm, I think not. But if this Trident can break all curses I suppose we are on the same side". Constance replied as her eyes flickered around the empty sea, expecting the remains of the Silent Mary to float into view. She carefully moved her hand down to her waist and took out the silver dagger and began to caress it slowly as she was thinking.

"So, what curse are you attempting to break?" The girl asked as Barbossa had moved to the other side of the ship, obviously bored of their conversation.

"Well, erm"- Constance stuttered. "Those ghosts who happen to be chasing us are damned by a curse and it also happens that the man I love is onboard".

The girl gave her a slightly wide-eyed look but dropped her eyes back to the book she was reading so intently.

"You must really love him. Is he one of the officers?"

"I have spent years searching for him so I don't think the word love is enough to describe how much I feel for him. And well, he is the Captain. Captain Armando Salazar". Constance replied as she placed the silver dagger back into her belt. The girl who was listening had glanced at Henry as Constance spoke of love and Constance had to hide the knowing smile that attempting to grace her lips. But when she said the name of her Spanish love the girl had given her a nervous look that Constance was not too surprised to see. After all, the girl had been chased by the ghosts not too long ago. Even Constance would be terrified.

Looking around, Henry Turner was walking towards them and Constance wondered if she had shown her love for Armando as blatantly as they the two young ones showed theirs. Once Henry was close enough, Constance decided to question him regarding what curse he was attempting to break and was taken back at his tale. He spoke of his father who was made to sail the seas for the eternity onboard the legendary Flying Dutchman which Constance had heard tales of from her cousin Archibald.

She missed him greatly at times as he had been the only one who was really left for her when her parents died. He had been distraught when he found that she had ben forced into an engagement and he had spent many a night telling her he would do anything he could to get the fool away from her.

It was actually due to Archibald that she was where she was now. Archibald had relative influence in the English Royal Navy and had managed to somehow get her fiancé, Humphrey, to be promoted to Captain. He had also made it possible for her to be away from her fiancé since he was made to go on multiple journeys abroad. Her fiancé was not a nice man in the slightest and she was beyond happy to be away from such a grotesque person. He had certain charms but they were quickly disposed of by his arrogance and overwhelming malicious misogynistic behaviour. Humphrey had never loved her at all, although she was well aware from his drunk ramblings on how he appreciated her body, something that made her feel physically sick. She was just glad to not have to be near his fumbling hands.

All in all, Constance owed Archibald a lot and he was the only one who had supported her love for the Spanish Captain. The last time she had seen him was before he was going to sea and she had promised him that she would introduce him to Armando when she found him.

Her eyes burned at the thought of her cousin and realised how much she missed him. She was broken out of her reminiscing when Henry asked tentatively if she was ok and she had to blink back the unshed tears quickly.

"Yes, I am fine thank you, just thinking of the past". Constance smiled and looked away. She listened casually to Henry and the young girl's conversation until Henry walked away to deal with some ship related business.

Turning around, Barbossa had returned and was once again looking over the shoulder of the young woman who was growing irritated at the nosey pirate Captain's actions.

"Where did ye get that book from". Barbossa abruptly inquired. The young girl gave him a perplexed look and held the book closely against her chest as though she was holding a child protectively.

"This diary was given to me by my father. It has said to hold a map that no man can read, although it did not say that a woman could read it. I was left with nothing else from my parents and have dedicated my life to studying my father's work regarding the stars. I was made to live in an orphanage for the majority of my life and have been determined to fulfil my fate by finding the Trident of Poseidon". The girl explained before looking out to sea. "I also wish to find my father and discover who I am, and what my place is on this earth".

Barbossa looked as though he had tasted something nasty and Constance gave him a strange look wondering what on earth was wrong with the usually cocky Pirate Captain.

"And ye name?" He asked quickly, as he hobbled around the wheel. His reddened eyes which contrasted with the light blue of his iris were wide and alert.

"The brightest star in the north". She whispered as she held onto the diary and rubbed the red gem which was protruding out of it.

"Carina". Barbossa replied softly causing the girl's head to snap up at him in shock. Constance watched the scene unfold and had the distinct feeling that Barbossa knew who Carina was. Barbossa then looked away and began to hobble towards Jack at the other side of the ship.

Constance gave Carina a small smile and was about to follow when she stopped.

"My name is Constance by the way. You have a very pretty name". She commented and Carina only smiled in return before looking back to her book.

Following Barbossa who was walking far quicker than usual, Constance managed to catch up to him just as he was about to speak to Sparrow but he stopped himself and gave her a warning look.

"You, get back over there". He demanded and Constance folded her arms in retaliation.

"It is obvious you know her Captain". She retorted and he growled at her in reply.

"Didn't ye know someone called Smyth or something or other". Jack pointed out as though he could not recall and Barbossa shushed him hurriedly.

"Ay ye did. Who would have thought". Jack carried on, a tad quieter. Constance watched Barbossa who looked like he was in the middle of having a small crisis and gave Jack a questioning look.

"Perhaps we should stop calling you Captain for now". Jack taunted causing Barbossa to draw his sword on the trapped pirate.

"Don't ye say another word". He threatened.

"Ay". Jack replied before adding "Daddy".

Constance felt her eyes widen and suddenly it made sense to why Barbossa was reacting the way he was. Barbossa in response to the mocking, looked as though he was about to kill Jack but Sparrow managed to defend himself quite well using only his words. It made Constance realise how crafty Jack could be at times.

There bickering continued and Barbossa all of a sudden looked defeated and placed his sword back with a sigh.

"I had no idea". He said slowly and Constance felt sorry for the sullen looking Captain.

"Why don't you go and tell her? She has spent her whole life looking for you Captain, surely now would be a good time to tell her who she really is". Constance persuade quietly but Barbossa held up a hand in a warning gesture.

"No. Neither of you two are to say a single thing ye hear me or I will kill ye both. She will not find out, do ye hear me". He demanded with burning eyes and both Constance and Jack nodded their heads quickly. She gave Jack a sideways glance as Barbossa had turned his head and she saw him mouth the word 'daddy' at her causing her to give him a pointed look whilst attempting not to giggle.

"CAPTAIN!"

Whipping their heads around at Henry who was now shouting followed by the rest of the crew, Constance stepped back as she looked around her.

The sea around them was covered by a dark mist and Constance felt her hairs stand on edge. Out of the mist two large shadows were approaching and as the fog began to clear, she was shocked to see two large Royal English Naval vessels at either side outflanking the Black Pearl.

But what shocked her the most was not the sudden screaming and explosions that rocked the boat. It was the figure of Humphrey standing proudly at the helm of a great vessel and by his side was Archibald.

And then, all hell broke loose.