A/N- It is here! This was probably one of my favourite chapters to write and I hope you all enjoy it! Will be great to hear what people think! And thank you again to everyone who has reviewed so far. (Also I wrote this listening to 'El Matador Del Mar' on repeat from the movie soundtrack if anyone wants any good epic music to read with).

Chapter 32

Constance didn't really know what happened first as everything happened almost simultaneously.

It was as though the world which had been so calm only seconds ago had combusted into fractured and fragmented scenes of chaos. The world slowed down for Constance and she could only remain fixated on the site of her fiancé making his way to the Black Pearl. He looked as though he was possessed by the Devil himself and even the rage she had seen glistening through Armando's eyes was nothing in comparison to that in Humphrey's.

Time collected itself once more and the sounds around her were deafening. Whipping her head back, she saw that the crew were preparing themselves for the incoming attack from the other English Naval Ship which was far closer and looked as though it was going to smash into the Black Pearl.

Not knowing what to do, Constance could only watch as all of a sudden, the English Naval ship to the left of them which was inches away from making contact with the Black Pearl was suddenly sliced in half by the rotting carcass of the Silent Mary.

Never in her life had Constance felt such a wave of relief at seeing a ship. Any other person would be terrified at the ghost ship's arrival but upon that ship was her only defender and despite not knowing how Armando was feeling towards her, she was certain that he would still protect her no matter what.

However, as the crew were divided on defending the Black Pearl, the naval ship carrying her fiancé had now turned itself and the men were beginning to board the ship. Similarly, the Silent Mary had also positioned itself to attack the Black Pearl.

Looking at Barbossa in desperation, Constance realised that Jack was still tied up and without thinking went and released him knowing that once both ships were attacking the one they were on, it would be absolutely hellish. Jack gave her a quick thanks and all of a sudden the ship was littered with explosions and loud shouts.

"Keep the ship on track". Barbossa shouted to Carina who was holding onto the wheel as though her life depended on it, and right now it definitely did. Constance began to run towards the wheel and gave a cry of alarm as Santos suddenly jumped down from above. He nearly slashed her with his sword but stopped at the last moment. She didn't have any time to speak as a pirate suddenly launched himself at Santos without warning, causing Constance to jump out of the way.

Dodging more of the absolute anarchy which was occurring around her, Constance managed to climb the stairs to the wheel. An English naval officer swiftly blocked her path, and with courage she had never known before she reached into her belt and grabbed the small silver dagger, managing to defend herself from the incoming blade. Knowing that she was not equipped for any sort of battle, she resorted to survival tactics and with a shout she kicked the officer in the crotch harshly. He gave a cry of pain and running past him, she then turned before pushing him down the stairs.

From her position high above, it was disarray as there were officers, pirates and ghosts all battling one another. The officer she had just pushed down the stairs was currently knocked out and running back down as quickly as she could, whilst narrowly avoiding debris, she picked up his swords, placed her own silver dagger back and marvelled at the craftwork of the English sword for a few seconds before yet another officer attempted to kill her.

Screaming, she ducked and stabbed the man in the knee. Trying to remember what the Captain had once taught her, Constance defended herself as best as she could and was relieved when out of thin air, Officer Moss appeared and cut down the officer.

"Constance, get to safety". He shouted at her, whilst cutting down another man.

"Where the hell is safety?" She screamed back over all the noise. A sudden canon fire by the English rocked the boat and she fell into Moss who grabbed her quickly.

"I will try and defend you as long as I can". He replied before throwing her towards the stairs so she was back up near the wheel. With one of the staircases being defended, Constance suddenly saw Carina trying to duck from an incoming attack. Running forwards, Constance managed to slash the officer but unfortunately she was too slow to block an incoming attack as her arm was cut in almost the exact same place as it had been so long ago. Blinking past the pain and with anger she had never felt before, she screamed and thrusted her swords into the man who had nearly killed Carina. Carina was still hold of the wheel and trying her best to direct the ship.

"Thank you". She shouted at Constance who was out of breath and nodded in reply. But Constance had not time to rest as the other staircase was undefended and there, walking up the stairs was none other than her fiancé, Humphrey.

He managed to get past some pirates with relative ease and she watched as he shoved his blade straight through the neck of an attacker. He looked disgusted as the blood splashed back on his once pristine uniform and she watched as he took out a handkerchief and wiped his sword.

Once on the stern deck, he made his way quickly towards Constance who raised her sword knowing damn well what he was planning. All of a sudden, he thrusted his sword at her direction causing her to jump out of the way.

"You couldn't just stay at home and play house". He shouted at her as he attempted to hit her again. She moved once more and out of the corner of her eye she saw Officer Moss fighting her cousin. Standing up as quickly as she could and yet again diving out of the way from her insane fiancé's blows, she managed to get closer to the stairs.

"Moss! That's my cousin, don't hurt him". She screamed loudly, her throat sore from her shouting. Moss stopped fighting almost instantly and allowed Archibald up. The ghost officer and her cousin nodded to one another as they passed, but as she watched her cousin begin to run up the stairs, she felt a sudden painful sensation.

Her hair was grabbed viciously by Humphrey who pulled her backwards causing her to fall backwards. He didn't release her hair and she watched him pull his sword up.

"I will have to tell everyone of the awful tragedy of your death when I return. I may also add that you are a whore who left me for pirates". He spat as his face contorted in anger. With all her might, she attempted to pull away despite the burning sensation of her hair ripping from her scalp. Unable to get away, she resorted to spitting in his face.

"I would rather be a whore than your wife". She shouted back and braced herself for the sword that was about to come in contact with her chest. But all of a sudden, she was dropped and Constance watched as Archibald was fighting his Captain.

"Don't you dare say anything about my cousin". Archibald roared at Humphrey who was doing his best to defend himself from the relentless blows. Humphrey's immaculate wig was now frayed from the fighting and his face was drenched in sweat. She felt such disdain towards the man and wondered how he could hate her so much.

"Are you ok Constance?" Carnia shouted from the wheel, and standing up on wobbly legs, Constance nodded but flinched at the stinging sensation of her arm.

Looking down the ship, she finally caught sight of Captain Salazar who was stalking after Jack. Jack appeared to be running down the ship for his life and Constance turned back to help her cousin.

But as she turned, she was shocked to see Humphrey was pushing Archibald closer to the side of the ship. Archibald who had spent his younger years playing sword fights with her was her role model. But watching Humphrey fight, she realised that he was nowhere near as skilled as his Captain.

Running forwards, she attempted to hit Humphrey who managed to knock her back to the ground. He suddenly kicked her harshly in the stomach and she heaved at the sensation. Crawling away, she managed to stand once more despite the agonising pain that coarsed through her body and she watched with absolute horror as Humphrey managed to disarm Archibald, causing Archibald's sword to fall to his feet.

Looking wildly around for any of the crew of the Silent Mary to help her, Constance released a frustrated sigh when they were all at the other side of the ship slashing down Pirates and the English Royal Navy.

As though her world had slowed down once more, she felt her heart stop as she made eye contact with Archibald.

Humphrey raised his sword high into the air and thrusted it deep into her cousin's chest. She screamed with all her might as she watched his body slowly sink to the blood-stained floor. The chaos around her seemed to freeze and she as each footfall touched the floor she threw herself against Humphrey, pushing him away from her cousin. Crawling, she reached her cousin as Humphrey spluttered on the floor.

Archibald was withering in pain and she watched as blood began to spill from his mouth. Crying, she reached forwards and gently cupped his face, wishing to wake up from this nightmare. The only man who she had loved from such a young age, the man who had defended her, the man who had shaped her into the woman she was now was dying in front of her eyes.

"No no no stay with me Archibald. Please don't die, I need you". She begged, no longer caring about the disorder around her. Archibald placed his shaky hand against her own and she watched as he turned his head to kiss her hand.

"Take m…my sword". He chocked and Constance felt tears fall down her face as she shook her head. His sword had always been his prized possession and as a child she would always ask to look at it. His breathing was becoming shallower and she began to shake him softly to keep him awake.

"Please don't leave me". She whispered brokenly. His eyes fluttered open and he was about to speak when all of a sudden, a large sword went straight through his heart, cutting him off.

In shock, Constance jumped back and turned to see Humphrey giving her cousin a disgusted look. Turning back to her now deceased cousin she released the most wounded scream that was so loud that it could be heard over all the canon fire and gunfire.

Standing up, she just about managed to avoid her crazed fiancé's sword and she stumbled around, trying to blink through the tears. Humphrey seemed rather smug about his current situation and in the shock of her cousin's death she had not picked up his sword. Knowing damn well that she was going to die, she kicked Humphrey with all her force in his groin but he manged to grab her leg and flip her over. Screaming, she fell to the floor but was thankful she was now only inches away from her cousin. She had just grabbed the sword when Humphrey pulled her leg forcefully, causing her to slide closer to her impending death. Kicking with all her might she looked around frantically for help.

The idea that at that moment in time, she was so desperately alone and that she was going to die at the hand of the man she loathed was crippling. Her eyes flickered to Archibald and she chocked back a sob. Turning her head back, she gave a cry of alarm when the boat rocked all of a sudden causing her fiancé to fall and release her.

Standing up, she quickly looked around and released a gasp as the figurehead of the Silent Mary had come alive and was demonically smashing the boat whilst chasing someone. She could only assume it was Jack and wished that it would come near and take out Humphrey. She managed to see the figure of Salazar jumping around and she allowed herself one last moment to observe him. She had resigned herself to the fact that she would be killed soon by her own fiancé.

Whipping her head around, she looked to Carina who was desperately trying to sail the ship onwards and looking down the ship, Constance could make out the outline of an island. Her eyes were suddenly drawn to Barbossa who was fighting a number of ghosts all at once and Constance slowly turned her head to face her fate.

Humphrey was stood inches away and was giving her a sleazy smug look.

"It is a pity I never got in between those legs of yours. However, as fun as this has all been, it's time we end this little game". He murmured tauntingly.

Trying to buy herself some time, she walked backwards until she could feel the railing of the ship.

"Why are you doing all this?" She asked, hoping to incite him into a conversation.

"Why not". Was his bored reply. "But one could argue that you played me for years, making me wait and wait. But it appears that the time has finally come to end this puerile waiting".

Constance felt her heart race at his words and tried one last attempt last saving her life.

"ARMANDO". She screamed with all her heart. She hoped that wherever he was that he would hear her voice pleading for him.

"We are nearly there Constance". Carina shouted back at her and Constance felt her heart miss a beat. It was almost taunting her, fate, that she was so close to land. Raising her cousin's sword, she prepared herself to have once last dance to the death. She allowed herself to get angry, she allowed herself to be consumed with raga at the man who had killed Archibald. Clenching her jaw, she was about to block the incoming swing when all of a sudden, she heard Humphrey splutter.

Looking into his confused watery eyes, her own eyes moved down his body and watched as a line of red slowly appeared horizontally across his torso. He opened his mouth and attempted to make a sound but instead he ended up chocking on a mouthful of his own blood. Very slowly, she watched as his top part of his torso slid off from the bottom half rather gruesomely.

There behind the now fallen corpse was the imposing figure of Armando who looked enraged with his rapier still raised and the blood of her fiancé still freshly dripping off the tip.

"Armando…"