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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jun 17, 2007 20:35:09 GMT
"Fine. All fine. Everything is nearly fixed on deck...can I get you a drink or anything?" he asked, his eyes still flickering around the room. Their gaze fell on her magnificent form once or twice, and he smiled to himself as realised his cheeks weren't turning bright fuscia.
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"And...we sank the Jolly Roger?" Victoria asked again, looking over the edge, her eyes fixed on the horizon...squinting slightly...
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jun 17, 2007 20:43:36 GMT
Evelyn smiled as he started to relax. "Sure, I could do with a drink..." She gestured for him to come in. She pulled the sheets up a little bit more, partially to keep warm, partially to make him feel a bit more comfortable.
Her skin was dry now, but her hair was still very damp. She didn't feel exposed in his presence at all, it was strange, she completely trusted him.
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Jack took another swig, and looked out to the horizon, then back at her. "I believe so love. Jolly Roger's gone down to the depths." He tried to read her expression, was she glad? Or troubled?
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jun 17, 2007 20:47:41 GMT
Will stepped into the room and offered her his bottle. He perched on the end of the bed and observed her for a little while before breathing out heavily...
"So...we have...well...erm...I suppose we're all doomed really." He finished with a shrug and a little half laugh which he turned into a cough.
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"Jack there is yet another ship following us." Victoria said, glancing at him worriedly. She bit her bottom lip, and gestured to his telescope, "I'm certain there is something on the horizon."
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jun 17, 2007 21:01:37 GMT
Evelyn took a swig and nodded, "Looks like..." She laughed a little, "Quite somethin' eh?" She paused, and looked him straight in the eye, "So...what are ya goin' to do?" She hadn't really even taken the time to let it sink in.
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Jack looked out, the ship was nothing more than a dot on the horizon, "Probably a merchant ship...I wouldn't worry about it..." he smiled reassuringly.
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The far off ship was in chase, and had been for far too long, unknowing of the events that had passed...
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jun 17, 2007 21:14:28 GMT
Will frowned deeply and leaned back against the wall, bringing his legs up and settling himself down at the foot of her bed.
“I’m not sure,” He spoke truthfully, “I never was a religious man…though I do have faith. I have seen things…that I would never have believed. So what reason have I to doubt what those…beings said was truth? We have all been…”
He sighed and reached for the bottle she held. Taking it gently, he took a swig and handed it back.
“There was a man that I saw. Perhaps you saw him too?” He didn’t wait for her answer,
“He made me feel worse than I have ever felt before in my life.”
He paused, his deep brown eyes lost in the past for a moment. He reached out and took one of her pale hands in his rough palm,
“I cannot let evil…that is any evil, triumph. He was evil, and you killed him. Nicely done.” He smiled, making light of the situation, then continued,
“Therefore, I say, we try to mend our ways, and not even let it get a chance to continue. We go to Portugal, make ourselves ready for anything, and turn away from Sin.”
He looked at her finally, awaiting her reply…
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Victoria gave no reply. She simply shook her head and headed towards the entrance to below the ship, muttering to herself…
“Perhaps I do need some rum…”
Gibbs had noted her concern and rushed over to Jack…
“Cap’n…we’ve made some hasty repairs, but we need to get to our destination as quick as possible…’specially if there’s more trouble comin’...”
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jun 17, 2007 21:53:03 GMT
Evelyn took the bottle and took another swig. She paused for a moment, considering his answer. The man...that hideous malevolence. Even the thought of it made her shudder.
"Mend our ways...you make it sound like fixin' up this ship or somethin'..." the thought of redemption, what would she have to do? How could she make things any better?
Lust. Well, she knew she wasn't a virgin, and she had promiscuous behaviour, so what? She sighed heavily, "What do you expect me to do Will? Y'gonna lock me up in a convent?"
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Jack turned to face his first mate, "Aye Mr. Gibbs, we go ahead full speed. I want to get to Portugal as soon as possible."
He swung the now empty bottle and went below deck to get another. He wanted to keep his head light.
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jun 17, 2007 22:16:57 GMT
Will burst into hysterics. After a few moments he regained his composure. Through choked back laughter he suggested...
"Perhaps merely curb your enthusiasm? I hear monogamy is quite fun!" He grinned.
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jun 17, 2007 22:22:34 GMT
Evelyn pouted a little, "Oi oi you..." She'd never thought of it like that, though she'd had relations with other men, it was never 'polygamous'. It hadn't been, they hadn't been relationships or partners, just fleeting fancies. "Tell you what, until we figure this out I'll be plain ol' Mary, aye?" Easier said than done.
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jun 18, 2007 20:06:32 GMT
~~And so for three days, the two ships sailed towards Portugal...the sun barely showing behind the thick clouds that seemed to plague their every step. Trailing behind the vessels, the mysterious ship soon caught up, and as they reached their destination...it was almost upon them...~~
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Will was at the helm of the Emerald Liberty, telescope in hand. It hadn't been long after Jack and Victoria noted the ship that he and Rory had also spotted it. He frowned and put the scope away, turning back to his task, guiding the ship safely towards the approaching port. He flashed Helen and Katrina a smile as they passed, but his eyes always fell upon his Captain...the woman who ruled his heart.
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Victoria was perched on the edge of the ship, splitting her gaze between the approaching land and the vessel that stalked them...and of course the Black Pearl's enchanting Captain. She rubbed her bandaged hands, an attempt to keep them smooth and soft whilst working with rough wood and rope. She'd changed from Jack's huge trousers into a skirt she'd fashioned out of linen, in an attempt to regain some of her femininity. Not that Jack had minded her in...or out of the male garments.
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jun 18, 2007 20:21:14 GMT
Evelyn called out to Alex, "Ready to dock!" She took a walk around the ship to check everything was in order.
In Portugal, the weather was very warm and quite humid. The skies were quite clear for a change. The harbour was rather crowded, and there was a market nearby. They needed a place to go whilst they stocked up.
Alex let down the planks. He walked down onto the dock and tied the ship down with the help of another crew member. The others tied the sails and put everything away in the supplies and stores down below.
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Jack ordered for the same procedures. He made certain it was all in haste, he'd noticed that the ship had gained speed and had probably caught up with them.
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As they all made their way onto the dock, a shout was heard, ordering them to halt. Navy soldiers surrounded them, rifles aiming, eyes narrowed. At first, Jack thought they'd noticed they were pirates. But then he realised they weren't Portuguese. They were English naval soldiers, and low and behold...
Commodore Norrington. "Release the Duchess of Norfolk immediately! You are to be-" he stopped mid sentence as his eyes caught sight of the ship's Captain. "Yyyou." he snarled.
Jack eyes bulged, "You!" Brilliant. As if things couldn't have gotten worse.
James took out his pistol and aimed straight at him, "I should have known it'd be a lawless fool like you."
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jun 18, 2007 20:25:54 GMT
Will observed the unloading of the ship, and then noted out of the corner of his eyes that the ship that had followed them had been...
"The Navy?!" he cried incredulously to whoever was stood by him. He snatched up the telescope again and looked through it, watching with a mixture of confusion and amusement as he saw Jack's crew surrounded. Then he saw who was leading them...
"Oh. Bloody Hell."
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Victoria stood quickly and rushed to stand next to him...
"Pray Sir you're mistaken...Captain Sparrow rescued me from pirates. And I'm now the Duchess of Gloucester..." she said with a proud smile...before adding, "Do you...know each other?" She regarded the man curiously, wondering how and why he'd still been apparently looking for her.
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jun 18, 2007 20:33:27 GMT
James' throat closed up. He paused for a moment and tried not to blush with humiliation. He lowered his gun and bowed before her, "I do beg your pardon, Duchess of Gloucester, I was sent to..." He frowned, and realised what had happened, then gritted his teeth. He looked back at Jack and burst with anger, "YOU?! YOU SAVED HER?!"
This was ridiculous! He'd spent months looking for the young Duchess, and finally, once he'd found her...she'd already been rescued! By Jack Sparrow!!!
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Evelyn quickly made her way down to the dock when she saw what was happening.
Jorge stayed on board in case they needed to get away. Rory followed behind her, "Evelyn wait! That's not really a good idea!"
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Jack couldn't help but smirk. His face was the definition of smug. Knowing that the Commodore had made a fool of himself, and that he had the upper hand made him feel pretty damn fantastic. He showed his hands and shrugged, "I'm Cap'n Jack Sparrow..."
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jun 18, 2007 20:48:42 GMT
Will scurried after Evelyn...
"No No Evelyn! Let Jack handle this..." he grasped her arm, "That's Commodore Norrington...I sort of stole his...ship and erm...and Jack escaped him. Twice. They don't get on." He shook his head emphatically...
"But we could stand here and watch..." he said, a small smile creeping on his lips.
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Victoria gave a little laugh but smothered it with a cough...
"What was your name Sir?" she asked graciously, standing up straight and suddenly becoming very regal indeed...
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jun 18, 2007 21:00:10 GMT
Evelyn looked at him for a moment, then shrugged, "Works for me..."
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James regained his dignity. He came forward and bowed again, "Commodore James Norrington..." he took her hand and kissed it, "...at your service."
Jack cringed at his gesture. "So we'll be off then...what with the doing of things and the seeing of people."
James kept his gaze on the beautiful Duchess for a moment before scowling at Jack, "Whether you're her captor or not, Mr. Sparrow, you are at charge of a great deal of other things. You're under arrest." He motioned for two of the soldiers to take him.
Jack pointed his fingers up, "Captain. And actually, that's not necessary, I'm quite certain that Charles wouldn't be in favour." he decided to rub it in his face, "What with the knighting and earldom he offered me for my heroic efforts. We are in fact quite good chums, the King and I." he grinned.
James narrowed his eyes in disbelief. What a blathering idiot.
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jun 18, 2007 21:13:16 GMT
Victoria was bemused by the scene between the two men, who had answered her question with their exchange. She however, stepped in between them.
“Jack…” she said warningly, her black eyes flashing, “Indeed your services have been recognised by his Majesty, and you have been a dear…friend to me.” She turned to the Commodore…
“My dear Commodore,” she gave him a dazzling smile, “James, if I may…there is no need to arrest Captain Sparrow at this moment, as he’s currently working for my family and thus also the King. I cannot thank you enough for your efforts in attempting to rescue me. I can only hope that you’ll honour us with your company a little longer so that…” she glanced over him, and realised he was actually rather dashing,
“…so that I can truly extend my thanks to you.” She leaned forward and gave him a little peck on his cheek.
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Will stood with his arms folded and watched with vast amusement. He chuckled as he saw both men glare at each other…
“Evelyn…” he said laughing, “Don’t ever let me forget this.” His smile fell though as he realised that the Commodore wasn’t his biggest fan either…
“Time to go.” He said hastily, and practically ran down the gangplank.
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