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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jun 12, 2007 21:22:52 GMT
Victoria did not look at him, she was too engrossed in her thoughts. She gently put a hand on top of his and said softly,
"You had better get me a sword and pistol..."
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Will listened to Evelyn's orders and raced to ready the cannons below. He snatched up an axe deeply embedded in a barrel as he passed, and barked orders to those milling about below deck. He knew that with that ship lay Frederick, and he would certainly pay for the pain he had caused the women Will knew...
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jun 12, 2007 21:39:25 GMT
Jack tilted his head, "Victoria I think it'd be best if you go below deck and wait for me. I don't want you to get hurt."
Ragetti shouted to his friend, "Strong winds! We're actually in luck!"
Mr. Cotton was at the wheel, his parrot was sqauwking wildly. The ship gained speed and was soon beside the Emerald Liberty.
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Evelyn bit her lip. So many thoughts were running through her mind. But there was no time for that. She was the Captain, and so she must act like one. She grabbed a nearby rope and jumped off the ledge, swinging over to the Pearl. She landed swiftly and walked over to Jack.
"Well hello there." he took a few steps forward, "And to what do I owe this lovely visit?"
Evelyn rolled her eyes, "I figure we should make a few things clear. I assume both of us are aware of the approachin' vessel an' the people aboard. We work together. Side on, we fire an' mount. Keep it simple, Jack. With cannons flyin' from both sides, the ship won't be floatin' for long. Anythin' yer'd like to add?"
He shook his head, "Sounds good to me, love."
She turned to leave, grabbed the rope and got ready to jump. Before she did, she added, "Frederick de Bourbon is mine." And with that, she swung back to her ship.
Jack raised his eyebrows. He didn't know what her motive was, but he was dead certain that Frederick was in for a lot of pain.
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jun 12, 2007 22:21:24 GMT
Victoria followed Evelyn with her eyes, and refused to move.
"No." She replied huffily, and span on her heels to help the men move cannons, though she knew she wouldn't be much help...
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Meanwhile, Will was back on deck, surveying the scene through a telescope...
"They are disorganised...probably panicked after that whole....vision..." He lowered the telescope and cried...
"Hoist the colours!"
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jun 12, 2007 22:31:47 GMT
Evelyn turned to look at him. She couldn't help but notice his behaviour, he was acting...well, like a pirate. She smiled a little before echoing the demand, "Hoist the colours!"
A green flag bearing the shield of O'Malley was swiftly raised. The strong wind made it flutter fiercely.
Jorge ran up to the gun deck after sorting the men down below. Everything was in order. Despite the situation, he was smiling. He couldn't help but feel enlightened by the confirmation of his faith.
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Jack walked over to the fo'c'sle and looked out to see that the Jolly Roger was gaining speed. He heard the cries from the Liberty, and a smile crept on his lips, "Mr. Gibbs! Hoist the colours!"
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jun 13, 2007 21:06:20 GMT
The flags flew high in the wind as the ships sped towards one another. The Jolly Roger's cannons were poised. Aboard the vessel, Frederick and Hook stood side by side, pistols and swords at the ready...
"Give no quarter..." Frederick muttered....
"Your sister is mine." Hook said calmly, holding his clawed hand before him, though in truth, his heart was beating against his chest...not with excitement, but with a tinge of fear. He had never felt it before, and it angered him in a different way than he had ever known.
Reginald stood nearby, biting his nails in worry. He stared at Frederick, his friend who seemed determined to destroy them all, and then turned and fled below.
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Gibbs handed Victoria a pistol and gave her a furtive glance, questioning her...
"I can shoot you know...I used to hunt with the King at Versailles..." she said proudly, releasing the safety catch. With a satisfied nod, he left her. Grabbing a spare sword from a passing crew member, she swished it through the air. She glanced over at the Emerald Liberty and saw the fierce-some figure of Evelyn at the helm...it inspired her. Her dark eyes grew black with determination.
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Will paced the deck, readying the men and women on board. He found himself beside Rory. He glanced at the man beside him...and found himself speaking words he never thought he say...
"I will watch your back...if you watch mine..." he extended a hand to shake, his eyes meeting those of the Irishman's...
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jun 13, 2007 21:19:44 GMT
Jack had his pistol at the ready, and brought out his sword. The guns were all ready, men at hand.
The Pearl and the Liberty parted away from one another as the Jolly Roger approached. They would go either side and attack full force.
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Rory looked at his hand, and at first he hesitated. He still grated his nerves, but at the end of the day, Evelyn had accepted him as a friend. He shook his hand, "It's an accord, boyo."
Evelyn's eyes burned with fury, she felt her blood boil, just at the thought of him being so close. It would not be over quickly. He would not enjoy. And she was not his wh*re.
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jun 13, 2007 21:44:47 GMT
Squinting on deck, Hook could not decipher what the two pirates were planning. Frederick was far too busy muttering curses under his breath and kicking things to even notice that their ships were moving, apart…and…turning around? Dashing to the helm, Hook span the wooden wheel so that they were appearing to retreat…in fact…he simply wanted to line up his deadly guns…
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With a firm grip, Will shook his hand and then pressed the telescope to his eye…
“They’re either fleeing…or…lining up to aim.” He said to Rory with a grimace, “What do you bet it’s the latter?” He sighed…and then continuing to gaze through the spyglass. After a few seconds he said gleefully…
“The repairs at the back are fairly shoddy…tell Evelyn that we should aim for the rear, and Jack should take out the rest of the hull.” Will span and looked to his Captain. That look in her sparkling eyes…the wind in her hair... He never loved her more.
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Victoria came and stood next to Jack. She took her eyes away from the horizon and turned to him…
“If by any chance he takes me…” she gave a little gulp, “this time, you must not hesitate to kill him. No matter what I say.” She leaned forward and planted a deep lingering kiss on his lips.
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jun 13, 2007 21:56:49 GMT
Rory couldn't help but smile a little. He raised an eyebrow, "Look at yer, becomin' quite a pirate ain't yer?" He walked over to Evelyn, informing her of the suggestions. She nodded in compliance and let Jack know of the actions they were to take.
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Jack looked into her eyes, "I'll hold you to that. He touches you, and he's a dead man." he said, with a serious tone in his voice. He wouldn't let him walk away again.
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Evelyn marched along the deck, then stood by the swing guns, "Aim all guns at the rear!"
Jorge echoed her orders to the gun deck.
The winds were picking up. Evelyn climbed up the shroud and leaned out to get a clear view of the ship. Her flaming hair fluttered in the gusty winds. "On my word! At the ready!"
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jun 13, 2007 22:02:26 GMT
Gibbs saw Evelyn take action on board...
"'Gents...fire when the Captain orders! At the ready....!" He didn't specify which Captain but glanced at Jack to confirm. Then he hurried to his own position and took aim...
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Will made ready some ropes, in case they needed to board the Jolly Roger..."AIM!" He called to those nearby...they were withing a good distance...good winds...it was all far too easy...and he felt nervous...
"FIRE!" Hook raised his sword into the air. Cannonballs ripped through the air, one into the deck of the Emerald Liberty, sending a few crew members sprawling, but causing minimal damage. The other embedded itself into the hull of the Black Pearl, causing the vessel to lurch violently. Victoria gave a little shriek, and then with a look of outrage...
"OH! THE DIRTY CHEATING BASTARD! FIRE!"
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jun 13, 2007 22:15:34 GMT
Evelyn's voice roared out, "FIRE!!".
Cannonballs went hurling into the rear of the Jolly Roger. The sound of smashing glass was heard once more.
Evelyn smirked, and could imagination the Captain's rage. She took out her rapier, ready for any on-coming hand-to-hand combat.
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Jack bellowed out immediately, "FIRE!"
The Jolly Roger was struck fiercely. Both had made considerable damage.
Jack wouldn't make the same mistakes again, he kept an eye on the Duchess, and made sure she was close enough for him to defend at any given time.
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jun 13, 2007 22:25:40 GMT
Will surveyed the damage through his scope. The Jolly Roger began to tilt dangerously to one side. Obviously there was a large leak in the hull...he smiled to himself, but his glee was short lived. Now they were so close that hand to hand combat was certainly going to happen. Shouting orders to a few men, ropes and claws were flung through the air, and the members of the Emerald Liberty flew across the sky onto the opposing ship.
Running to Evelyn, Will spoke hurriedly...
"Captain O'Malley..." he stopped, "Show no mercy. And make sure you kill him properly..." He smiled at her and quickly kissed her cheek before running back, grabbing the coarse line and swinging across himself, gun's already blazing...three men had fallen before he even hit the deck.
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Victoria glanced at Jack and hiding her fear scurried forward to a position where she could aim her pistol from. Ducking behind some debris she took aim and fired at a pirate she recognized as her chief jailer. He fell like a rock and she gave a grin. James Hook span as the man fell at his feet. He had just gutted some poor member of Evelyn's crew. His eyes fell on the Duchess and rage consumed him.
"YOU!" he spat.
Victoria stood. "ME!"
"You heartless b*tch!" He marched towards her gun pointed at her heart. Her eyes opened wide in shock...this was out of her depth...and then a hefty punch from nowhere left Hook on the ground...
Will said nothing, but glanced over at Victoria. They nodded at each other before continuing their battles, giving her plenty of time to duck before her old lover could regain his senses and fire.
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jun 13, 2007 22:38:02 GMT
Evelyn watched Will for a moment. She stood her ground on her ship, and shot a perfect aim at a pirate as he was still in the air. He flung back at fell into the waters. She darted forward and attacked the unwelcomed guests. Metal clashed with metal until it met flesh.
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Jack was thankful for Will's quick interferance. He grabbed Victoria by the arm and pulled her back, parrying a blow from a bulky pirate and disarming him before taking him down. "Get back!" he shouted at Victoria. He didn't mean it to sound harsh, but he just couldn't stand her being in danger.
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Rory aimed both his pistols, firing with great skill and speed before taking out his sword. He stood by Evelyn and took out the enemy quite easily. It was no joke that he was a skilled fighter. "That all yer got lads?" He lashed out another fierce attack. The clanging of swords filled the air.
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jun 13, 2007 22:47:42 GMT
Will was thrashing blows everywhere, using all his cunning and skills...each man he took down he imagined was Frederick...and he couldn't wait till he found him. He spotted him eventually, lazily leaning against the side of the ship, plunging his sword into an innocent man's stomach. He rolled his eyes as he plucked his weapon from the man's belly. Then his eyes fell on Will, and he actually smiled...
"Sir Turner..." he greeted him jovially...
Will could not control himself. Their swords clashed violently, sparks flying. Frederick was a highly skilled fighter, and crushed Will under his weight after a few moments...
"I shall...deeply enjoy...disposing of you...you always were...meddlesome...saving my sister...ruining my fun with Evelyn O'Malley..." he panted, an evil grin forming...
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Victoria smacked Jack's arm hard.
"NO!" she cried, and stood once more, ready to face the onslaught. She raised her pistol and let it ring out, disposing of another enemy.
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jun 13, 2007 22:56:24 GMT
Evelyn saw what was about to happen, and in an instant, she grabbed the nearing rope and soared through the air. In moments she was beside them, and threw Frederick a solid punch, square on the jaw, causing him to double over. "You b*stard!" she spat. She yanked him up by the collar and punched him again repeatedly, blood splurting onto her fist with every hit.
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Jack parried more blows, "Victoria! I mean it girl, get away, I don't want you getting hurt." He understood that she wanted to fight, but he couldn't take the chance of Hook getting to her again. Whilst talking to her, he received a punch and stumbled back. Grabbing hold on the gun he had back into, he pushed it's weight forward, causing it to crash into the man and smash into the front mast.
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jun 13, 2007 23:08:02 GMT
Will fell back and began to back away as carnage ensued...he blocked blows from those around them, allowing Evelyn to reap her revenge unharmed...knowing that she needed this to cope with all that had happened...
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Victoria heard the crunch of wood and the groan of the mast as it began to give way. She leaped onto the deck of the Jolly Roger to avoid falling debris, and immediately had to duck the swipe of Hook's sword. His eyes were burning, and she span around to face him. Reaching for her own sword she crossed blades with him, and searching her memory for all those lessons her Father had taught her when she was younger, effectively managed to block his attacks.
She even managed to slash a deep cut across James' face, reaching from above his eye to the corner of his mouth. Blood spurted forth, and taking advantage of his momentary shock she turned and dashed away, avoiding the fights around her and attacks from other pirates. She stopped stock still though as she saw Evelyn, protected by Will, beating her brother to a bloody pulp. She shut her eyes for a second and saw it all...
His gazes at Evelyn...
His childhood bullying...
Why he was with Hook...
His whores, his gambling...
His treatment of Reginald...his poor unknown fiancee...Amy....
Buckingham and Shaftesbury...Monmouth...their plans...for her...which would make him so powerful...
And she realised she had never quite despised anyone more in her entire life.
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