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ON DECK --- AFTERNOON


(Norrington is on deck with various EITC sailors. A few recognizable faces are among those gathered there; Groves, Murtogg and Mullroy. They are staring at the drenched, exhausted form of Anne Sloan.)


Norrington: (looks pained to be dealing with such a situation) Do I even want to know about this?


Murtogg: Probably not sir.


(Mullroy elbows him and quickly speaks up.)

Mullroy: Found her floating in the water, sir. Said she came from The Endeavor.

Norrington: (purses his lips and looks irritated) I see.

(He kneels down beside Anne and speaks sharply, though it isn't without concern.)

Norrington: Are you quite well, madam?

Anne: (glares at Norrington) Not more you lot!

Norrington: (politely, but with an edge) I'm sorry?

(Anne sits up, but the sudden movement seems to be too much for her. Lack of sleep, food and the long swim to the ship over-comes her, and she starts to slump back onto the deck in a near-faint. Norrington manages to keep her head from colliding with the decking.)

Norrington: (sighs) I know I'm going to regret this...

(He gently lifts Anne up off the deck and cradles her in his arms, ignoring her feeble struggle to free herself.)

Groves: She can have my cabin, sir. I don't mind bunking with the men.

(Norrington nods and looks a bit relieved that he won't have to put her in his cabin.)

Norrington: Good man. I knew I promoted you for a reason.

(Groves give a toothy grin to Norrington.)

Groves: What shall we do with the prisoners, sir?

Norrington: (smiles faintly) Oh, I'm sure by now that they have managed to formulate an escape plan. Did you have the corridors unmanned?

Groves: (grins) I did, sir. That way they won't have to maim, injure or kill anyone to find you.

Norrington: (snorts, but looks concerned when Anne goes limp in his arms) Send for me
if they manage to make it to the deck. And send for the surgeon and some hot tea, please.

( Norrington nods at his men and then carries Anne to the second level of the ship, where the officer's cabins are. Murtogg and Mullroy jump to do Norrington's bidding. Murtogg heads to the galley, Mullroy goes to the surgeon. )



--- BELOW DECKS ---


Will: (speaking softly) Do you find it odd that we haven't found one man on duty yet?


(Will and Elizabeth are making their way through the bowels of the ship, working their way upwards.)


Elizabeth: (looks confused) This isn't like James.


(Will and Elizabeth exchange glances.)


Will: Or is it? Maybe he really is telling the truth.


Elizabeth: Well then...


Will: It's probably safe...


(The two of them look furtively at each other, then share a passionate if brief kiss.)


Will: Barbossa will kill us if he ever finds out about that.


(They share a quick grin and continue walking. They are still cautious, but are a bit more relaxed. )


Elizabeth: Then I guess we should never tell him about it.


( Will is about to reply when he suddenly grabs Elizabeth's arm as they hear footsteps. He steps in front of her and plucks the bottle from her grasp. Mullroy rounds the corner with the surgeon. Mullroy stops while the surgeon continues on his way.)


Mullroy: Thought you'd be here, we did. The commodore's busy with a woman, but I'm sure he can find time to fit you two in.


( Elizabeth and Will gape at him. Mullroy pauses, considers and turns red.)


Mullroy: I think I had better rephrase that...


Will: Please, do.


Mullroy: Er...we found a woman floating in the water. The commodore is seeing about getting her some treatment. He'll meet with you as soon as he's done...er, just follow me.

SECOND DECK --- INSIDE GROVES' QUARTERS


(Norrington is standing off to the side while the surgeon helps Anne to drink a glass of brandy.)


Surgeon: This should help revive you, lass. (to Norrington) She seems fine, aside from over-taxing herself. I recommend quiet rest for today and some light food. We don't have much good for patients on board right now, but I think we can spare a chicken to make some broth for her.


Norrington: (nods, his thoughts obviously not entirely on the situation) Thank you. I will see to it that she follows your instructions.


Anne: (is pale but now fully conscious, narrows her eyes at that remark.) I don't think --


Norrington: (sharply as the doctor leaves) What you think doesn't matter.


(Below deck in the brig)

Barbossa: Where are they? Should have been back by now.

Gibbs: Outrunning the navy might take some time.

Barbossa: No doubt they're off enjoying marital bliss again.

Gibbs: I'll not have ye sayin' such filth about Ms. Elizabeth and Will! (takes a swing but is still chained to the wall)

(Barbossa laughs at him)


CUT TO Mullroy, Will, and Elizabeth

Will: Are you taking us to his cabin?

Mullroy: Something like that.

(enters Groves' cabin where Norrington and Anne are. Anne has passed out.)

Norrington: Good. You're here.

Mullroy: I brought them here.

Norrington: Thank you, Mullroy (dryly)

Elizabeth: James, to tell you the truth, I didn't have much of a plan- incapacitate the guards and get to you to take the ship to our destination.

Norrington: Where is it you plan on going?

Elizabeth: Barbossa has the charts. We're looking for a Sao Feng.

Norrington: You have to be joking.

Will: The only lore that has any living person knowing anything about Davy Jones' Locker is Sao Feng.

Norrington: But he's a pirate!

(Will and Elizabeth look surprised, but not necessarily shocked)

Elizabeth: How does a pirate have dealings with Davy Jones and survive?

Norrington: I don't know. He's only been the most feared pirate on this side of the world, surpassing even names like Hector Barbossa and Jack Sparrow.

Will: We still have to go to him. Release the others and we'll make our way to him.

(Suddenly, Anne summons all her strength and springs from the bed. She pulls out the sash attached to her belt and holds it over Norrington's neck)

Mullroy: Sir! She's alive!

Norrington: I can tell.

Anne: I think this ship is going to turn around and attack the Endeavor. Right now.

Elizabeth: What are you doing? We're on a rescue mission! We can't turn the ship around.

Anne: Suit yourself. (she starts to tighten the sash. Norrington gags slightly)

Will: Why?

Anne: To kill Cutler Beckett and all those who serve him, including this clown here.
CUT TO: Davy Jones' Locker. An endless white desert. Jack is sitting in the sand next to the Pearl, leaning in the shade of the ship. Elizabeth is next to him.

Jack: So then I sailed to the Mediterranean.

Liz: (mocking) to forget me?

Jack: Have you ever been to Alexandria? That's the place to forget women.

Liz: But you didn't.

Jack: For a week or two, maybe. But you can only stay in Alexandria so long, especially when you've been pilfering every establishment and corrupting all the sheik's daughters. (pauses) I figured you'd be married to the whelp by the time I got back.

Liz: And that would stop you from wanting me?

Jack: I've fought Mr. Turner once before and I've no intention of doing so again. At any rate, I thought maybe your marriage would turn you back in to the boring (though beautiful) stuck-up society lady.

Liz: You thought wrong.

Jack: Lizzie, Lizzie, why can't we ever just have a nice conversation without you arguing with everything I say?

Elizabeth just smiles at him.

Jack: You know the rest of the story, love. I came back to Jamaica, and was promptly caught up in a mess. Then you came along, unmarried and desperately in need of my services, and what could I do?

Liz: You could have kissed me on the Pearl, that time, instead of giving in to the good man inside.

Jack: I thought I was doing the right thing...

Elizabeth leans in, poised to kiss him, and Jack gazes into her eyes. He leans closer, and just as their lips are about to meet, she vanishes into the air. It was merely a hallucination.

Jack sprawls onto the sand, pounding it with his fist.

Jack: Damn that wench. Always disappearing just when we're getting somewhere.


CUT back to Norrington's Ship. (The Intrepid, ?)

The moment is still tense--- Anne has Norrington on his knees, with the sash around his neck. Elizabeth and Will are frozen.)

Elizabeth: It's impossible to kill Beckett now. He has a host of ships at his call. We have one ship and no plan. If you attack him now, we'll all be killed, and you'll be no closer to your revenge.

Will: Come with us! We'll take this ship and escape for now. We've got a friend who can help. (glances at Elizabeth, she catches on).

Elizabeth: A great pirate lord. Several, in fact. They hate Beckett as much as you do. If we convince them to join us, then we'll have a chance to defeat Beckett.

Anne has loosened her grip on the sash. She considers their words.

Anne: You aren't just making this up to save your friend?

Elizabeth: We know what it's like to be hunted and alone. We have our own vengeance to take against Beckett.

Will: Just wait for the opportune moment!

Anne considers another moment, then nods. She loosens the sash entirely, catching James as he slumps forward, breathing hard. She smiles wryly.

Anne: Sorry there, sir. I didn't mean any harm to you. A girl learns to look after herself in whatever way she can.

James: (with sarcasm) Apology accepted. It seems it's not difficult for women to use me for their own purposes.

Elizabeth blushes and Will smirks.

Anne: We'd best get away from here, then. Something tells me Beckett and his men won't wait around much longer for your decision.

James: Ah, Elizabeth. I was about to tell you--- a clever sailor payed a fortune to a certain voodoo mistress for something that should make this ship the fastest in the Caribbean.

Elizabeth: (smiling) Then we have a chance to outrun Beckett and find Sao Feng...
CUT TO...the Locker

(Jack is messing with his charts out of boredom and insanity. He hears a sound outside. Intrigued and still hopeful, he runs out only to see two small crabs scurrying along the sand.)

(He peers into the horizon and sees a small pack traveling in a line, each about two feet long and slightly cuter than "real" crabs.)

Jack (to the maidenhead of the Pearl): Stay here, darling. (follows them)


CUT TO....the Intrepid

Norrington: We'll have to gain speed gradually to throw Beckett off. We have to looks as inconspicuous as possible.

Anne: How do you know this pirate lord will help us? Pirates aren't known for their trust.

Elizabeth: We have our ways. (pauses. Runs down into the brig)

CUT TO...the brig

(Elizabeth enters)

Barbossa: 'Bout time, young Mr. Turner must have some skill in the satisfyin' department, methinks.

(Elizabeth ignores him and frees them)

Gibbs: We seem to be speeding up.

Elizabeth: Only a little. We have to lose Beckett.

Pintel: Why we just not attack? With us free, I figure we outnumber 'em by now.

Ragetti: How could you know that?

Pintel: I don't. I just wanted to fight.

Elizabeth: Will and Norrington are in charge of this right now. If you really want to fight, I'm sure they'd be happy to drop you off.

(Pintel and Ragetti look at each other and then shake their heads at her)

Gibbs: Get me on deck. We'll go with the wind and then we can go faster without him worryin'.

Barbossa: And just what's to happen when we land and Beckett lands not far behind?

Elizabeth: We'll figure it out when that happens AND we'll be watching you extra closely. (turns to go)

Barbossa: At this rate I'll never get back me ship.

Elizabeth and Gibbs: It's not your ship!
CUT TO--

(At the Empress, we see Sao Feng and his crew following Barbossa's crew..)

Cho: Where'd they be headed?

(Sao looks into his telescope)

Sao: (chuckles) Looks to me they are finally heading to the rescue.

Cho: Aye. Sparrow.

Sao: They possess my charts and we still have a deal to finish. (smirks)

Beckett: (trying to be sneaky) Fate intervened, it seemed. Your main concern is what's to be done with you. You are acquainted with Tia Dalma?

Will: (surprised to hear the name) What do you want with her?

Beckett: She sent you to find Jack did she not?

Will: You never ask a question you already know the answer to.

Beckett: Here is one I don't know the answer to-- what did she tell you about Davy Jones? Be as specific as you can.

Will: I barely have any memory of that meeting. I was aboard the Dutchman after that, almost drowned, was in a horrid kraken attack. I'm afraid I have nothing to tell you.

Beckett: Then you will be taken to Port Royal, hanged as a pirate, and parted from your dearly beloved wife until I find her and do the same thing to her.

Will: What is it you want me to do about Tia Dalma?

Beckett: Just bring her to me. Find her, return with her to Port Royal, and I will grant you full pardon and you will never see me again.

Will: Agreed.

Beckett: Thinking rather hastily, aren't we?

Will: I would rather work for you than never see my wife again.

(The guards escort him to a longboat.)

Beckett: Stop at the nearest port and give them this (hands him a letter with Beckett's seal on it). They will grant you passage to the Caribbean. Oh, and Turner. Your time is running out.

(Will rows away. Fade to black. We cut to the same scene only it is later. Will is rowing back to Singapore.)

CUT TO....The Endeavor

(Jack isn't as comfortable as he was last time. His hands have been tied just to be on the safe side)

Beckett: You're free to go. I'll soon have what I want.

Jack: Not what you really want.

Beckett: I'm through listening to you, Sparrow. The only reason I'm not hanging you is because I want to catch you with your entire crew so you can see every last one of them die before you do.

Jack: That would be a fascinating story to tell your friends. I trust, then, that Mr. Turner took his leave?

Beckett: Bound for a port even as we speak. (unties him, a smirk comes across his face) Amazing what one would agree to do for love, isn't it?

Jack: I think it would be better if we just stayed enemies, mate.

Beckett: Will Turner did not hesitate to cooperate, all out of concern for his new bride. (looks at Jack to read his face)

Jack: I concur. Good talk. (starts to walk out, then stops. He has his "I'm having a thought" face) Out of concern for his wife? What method did you threaten said woman?

Beckett: Simply that I would kill her right after him.

(Jack knows exactly where Will is going. He turns, and mouths, "shit" to himself)

Jack: Well, I'm off. (the ship has docked back in Singapore. The Pearl is tied behind it. Jack coolly walks down the dock, strutting/staggering as usual. He looks behind him. The Endeavor is pulling back out. As soon as it has made a full turn, Jack breaks out into a run.)

going very well so far-- i'm really enjoying this one.

lol i speak more from the diaphram that the throat. i love that line!!

This story is great! lol you guys are so good at this

Question, is "THE INTREPID" The Interpretor? or am I missing something

The Intrepid is the name of James Norrington's ship and is presently the one all our heroes are on. Intrepid means unafraid.

Going on. Someone jump in after me.


CUT TO...Tia's shack

(Tia is in her back room where she previously found the jar of dirt. She is searching for something, humming/singing to herself. This time, a little boy walks in.)

Boy: You sent for me?

Tia: I did. There'll be a crew comin' soon, a pirate crew.

Boy: How soon? (excited)

Tia: Not far off. I can feel it. You will meet dem at da mouth of da river and bring em here.

Boy: But they know the way?

(Tia comes out into the main room. She has a rolled-up scroll or chart in her hand.)

Tia: Dey do, but dey'll be wantin' dis.

Boy: What is it?

Tia: It'd be a question dat if dey tink of da answer, all tings will change. Hold onto it. Don't let dem know you have it. Dey will come askin' me for it and I must say I don't have it.

Boy: (unsure, but takes the small scroll and puts it in his pocket) Yes'um.

Originally posted by willofthewisp
The Intrepid is the name of James Norrington's ship and is presently the one all our heroes are on. Intrepid means unafraid.

Oh, okay, sorry Never heard that word before... Thanks

i like that Tia part willo! very mysterious and makes you ask questions! continue!

I'm almost done with my post, but we're getting a storm so I have to go. I promise I'll post as soon as possible. It'll be really good.

oh storms!! i love storms!! stay safe!! come back soon!

i love storms too....fun!!

CUT TO...inside James' cabin

(Elizabeth can hardly get through the door. Anne and the surgeon are standing directly over James on either side of the bed. Will, Groves, Murtogg, and Mullroy bustle as best they can, often running into each other. Swann is just in the door, sandwiching Elizabeth between himself and Barbossa)

Elizabeth: All right. I think we need to give him some room to breathe.

Murtogg: That's a right good idea, miss. I mean, captain.

Mullroy: It's what I've been suggesting.

Elizabeth: You two, go check to see where Mr. Gibbs is. Groves?

Groves: Captain?

Elizabeth: (smiles at the title) Supervise the deck? (Groves leaves, Murtogg and Mullroy follow out) (to the surgeon) How is he?

Mullroy: Told you we shouldn't have stayed in here.

Murtogg: Sh!

Dr. O'Doyle: (Maneuvers to Elizabeth, whispers to her) We'll be giving him some laudanum here soon, small dose, mind you. It should do wonders for him. (sees her worried face) He'll live. Don't worry.

Elizabeth: Why don't you take some well-deserved minutes rest?

Dr. O'Doyle: Don't be sayin' anything to upset him or get him worked up now. (leave)

Elizabeth: Of course not. (she edges closer to James. She, Swann, Barbossa, Anne, and Will are in there with him) You got the collar off already?

Will: It didn't take too long. You look upset.

Elizabeth: Just concerned how my co-captain is doing.

James: (eyes are half-closed, feverish. He has a little bit of trouble focusing on her) Much better now that I have some privacy (looks around and sees everyone) Oh. (turns to Will) Thank you.

Will: We should probably chart a course, shouldn't we, Elizabeth?

Barbossa: All the time without the missus cleared your head, didn't it, boy? (Will gives him a dirty look)

(Jack enters. Everyone looks at him)

Jack: Oh. Well, this little shindig will just have to be postponed. (looks right at James) We have a situation as it were (eyes everyone suspiciously)

James: (sits up a little. It's a strain) If you know about it, it must be a crisis. (falls back. Anne rubs a wet towel over his forehead)

Will: Maybe this isn't the time.

Jack: I would think he would want to know about a change of course. (really hated saying that in front of everyone)

Barbossa: What did you do?

Jack: That's a fine first thought.

Barbossa: I know from experience.

Jack: Might I have a word with the captain, sorry, captains, alone?

James: (smirks) You forget, Jack Sparrow, that until I or Captain Turner (looks proudly at Elizabeth) say otherwise, you are a humble member of our crew, subject to do whatever we tell you (coughs, exhales deeply.)

Elizabeth: Everyone in this room needs to know, Jack.

Jack: Fine. (mumbles) We need to see Tia Dalma.

Will: The witch? Why?

Jack: Beckett, uh, is going to kidnap her and use her to lure Davy Jones to him whereby he will use the heart of said evil doer to control the ocean.

Swann: Witch?

Elizabeth: But how could...(she looks at Will and James. All their eyes suddenly go wide) What did you do?

Will: You said something!

(James tries to laugh but can only smile.)

James: If it's not one thing it's another...how in the world did you manage to get Beckett bait?

Jack: It was a ruse! (tries to wave it off)

Will: Probably using me.

Barbossa: Probably.

Jack: Now I didn't know you had your own plan up your sleeves, did I? It was to get you off the ship.

Elizabeth: Let that be a lesson to you. You can't make up these elaborate plans and then not tell anyone about them!

Jack (glares at her): I think you should take your own advice.

Swann: I'll have you not speak to my daughter and your captain in such a manner.

James: Anne, Will, bring the imbecle over here. I'm going to (gestures his hands strangely) use my last breath to strangle the life out of him.

Anne: As your physician for the moment, I can give you orders, don't forget. Lay back down! (to Elizabeth) You want to take your problems somewhere else?

Elizabeth: (picking up the collar) (to everyone) Stay with him. He might go out of his head soon. (to Jack) Outside. Now.

Swann: We'll take care of him.

James: (laughing weakly) If the two of you wanted to be alone, she has her own cabin now. (passes out)

Jack: Sick captains don't get to talk.

Elizabeth: Now!

CUT TO...(outside on deck)

Elizabeth: (walks close to the railing, stares at the sea for a moment) Do you know what this is? (holds up the collar)

Jack: I have a guess.

Elizabeth: You always have a guess.

Jack: Comes with being captain. You'll pick that up on of these days.

Elizabeth: I don't think you appreciate everything James has done for us. You have no idea, do you? This is what they put on James, when he gave himself up to get the information to bring YOU back. (pause) I think Sao Feng was more interested in James' torture than in getting his brother back.

Jack: (long pause) You'd probably be right about that, love.

Elizabeth: (looks at the collar) And after that, he drew them off.

Jack: I knew there was a reason I rooted for him. How long was I there?

Elizabeth: What?

Jack: Gone. (not looking at her)

Elizabeth: (disappointed laugh. She toys with the collar and sets it down on the railing in front of him) Hopeless. (walks off)

(Jack glances down at it. He watches her leave, then turns back to it. A scolding, yet thoughtful expression appears on his face. He holds the collar for a brief second and then pockets it)

Excellent post, Willo.

thanks, I look forward to your next one!

WOW!!! This is the best one yet. Looking forward to the rest. I just read the draft version of the ending and I DON'T HAVE ANY CLOSURE!!! If it really is the real ending it's good but I feel like there's room for a sequel.

Anyway that fic got me all enthusiastic and cheerfull again. thnx

Uh, we're far from the ending, tee pirate girl. We just ended a scene. There's a lot left to cover. Is that what you mean?

Oh no no no no! I read the AWE ending and I meant that the fic u guys are writing got my mood back up again.

Oh wow. Better than the real thing. Thanks. Take the "real" ending with a grain of salt, though.

Bravo! great like all the other scenes u do with James in them.

I'm hooked! It's....like the movies, only better. Witty, dynamic...everybody is still alive! Carry on the great work ladies

I'm trying. I keep getting interrupted by RL difficulties. I promise I'm nearly done typing the next post out.


And thanks for the compliment, Savvy.

Thanks for the compliments, everyone! It means a lot.

so who is posting next? anxious to jump in, but I'm assuming Surreal is in the midst of a post...

Yep, I'm posting. Should be up soon.

Ah, almost done, but I'm out of energy. *winces* The post is quite long, and I lost it last night after spending almost two hours typing the bloody thing. I had to retype it tonight, but I keep getting interrupted.


I promise though, it'll be worth it. Evil Plans abound, a destiny is revealed, Barbossa realizes how old he is, Jack finally gets a ship, and noodles and eunuchs are mentioned at least twice each.


Please be patient and let me get this post up. I think it should be worth the wait.

sounds like sweet action. cant wait to read it!

brilliant! love it so far. seems propriety is always thrown out the window on the ships, eh? hahaha.

They're pirates, Kate! They're all perverts.

hahaha point taken! lol.

so in case you are interested in the tragedies of my life, i fell and put my heel through my computer screen yesterday... full on shattered it, which i didnt even know was possible with a laptop. then my warranty only covers me in the states, so i am consigned to borrowing my flatmate's computer till i come up with the cash to get it fixed. now tell me my life isnt a shakespearian tragedy. hahahahaha. oh gee....

all that to say, i am hoping for some amazing writing to read and enjoy next time i pop on~~~!

I'm at home this weekend and didn't bring my laptop, so if we're still waiting on Surreal, which I think we are, and if her computer is still being screwy with her, it may be Monday before she'll copy and paste the post to me. Then you or I can work off of that. Sound good?

Good job, everyone. Sorry that I can't participate.

Thanks for your help, Willo. This is Part Two. Then I have a quickie Part Three. I've had to retype all of this twice because my stupid computer corrupted the file.

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THE INTREPID -- CAPTAIN'S CABIN -- PRE-DAWN

(Jack is still seated, reading James' worn journal. He occasionally glances up from the book to check to make sure James is still sleeping. Finally, he reads the last entry.)

Jack: You're too serious, mate. You need to have more fun. (He looks from James to the journal, and his face softens.) Maybe the world's already taken that from you. We'll just have to fix that now, won't we?

(James sighs and stirs. Jack realizes the man is beginning to wake, and panics when he realizes that Norrington would probably kill him if he saw him with his journal.)

Jack: Bugger.

(He looks around frantically for a good place to hide it, but James' eyes are already fluttering, so he tosses the book over his shoulder and poses in the chair, smiling brightly when James looks at him sleepily.)

James: (groggy) Sparrow? (he blinks at Jack, turns his head and sees Anne lying beside him. This propels him into motion, and he sits up suddenly, then hisses as his body protests.) What are you --

Jack: (puts a hand on James' non-injured shoulder) Easy, mate. You've been ill. You remember what happened?

James: No...It's all hazy...

(His hand flies up to his neck. Jack hesitates, then pulls the collar out from the pocket of his coat and hands it to James.)

Jack: Remember now?

James: (turns the collar over in his hands) Some. (he looks over at Anne) But not everything.

Jack: Oh, that. Don't worry, you didn't do anything fun (under his breath) As usual.

James: (narrows eyes) What was that? What have you been up to?

Jack: (brightly) Nothing. Why would you assume I was up to anything?

James: You're always up to something.

Jack: I should probably be going.

James: What did you do? (he moves to get up and realizes he's naked) Where are my clothes?

Jack: (backing away) Happily, nowhere near you. Bye!

(Jack flees with more speed than dignity. James, completely suspicious now, looks around and sees his journal on the floor near the window seat.)

James: Bastard! I'll kill him!

(He pulls the sheet back, intending to get up, but Anne stirs and he hurridly pulls the covering back down.)

Anne: Where do you think you're going?

James: (attempting to remain dignified) I intend to dress and speak with Elizabeth. I seem to recall that we are heirs to a pirate now.(he pauses, then adds) And I'm going to throttle Sparrow.

Anne: I don't think so. You need to stay here and rest.

James: (annoyed) No!

Anne: (equally annoyed) Yes!

James: (leans closer) No!

Anne: (leans in closer as well) Yes! Besides, you can't get up.

James: (leans in even closer) Oh, and why is that?

Anne: (sputters and pulls away) Because you're naked, that's why!

James: (smirks) Why so shy?

(He tosses back the covers and gets up. Anne gapes at him, then remembers finally to cover her eyes.)

James: It's not like you haven't seen it before.

Anne: Oh you -- that was different! You were --

(She peeks out from behind her hand in time to see James pull up a pair of breeches.)

James: (looks over his shoulder and smirks) I was what?

Anne: ...distracting me.

(James laughs. Anne is simultaneously furious and embarrassed.)

Anne: I meant that you were ill.

(James grabs her arm and gently but firmly pulls her from the bed.)

Anne: You still are. What are you doing?

James: Getting some peace and quiet.

(He pulls her to the door, even though she's putting up a mighty struggle.)

James: Find Elizabeth for me and tell her I would like to speak with her.

(With that, he pushes Anne out the door and closes it firmly in place. There's a click as the door is locked from the inside.)

Anne: Ooooh, that -- that -- scoundrel!

(Inside the cabin, James leans wearily against the door and closes his eyes. It takes him a few moments to straighten back up and make his way over to the water basin. It's quite obvious that he is in pain.)

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THE INTREPID -- ON DECK -- DAWN

(Anne glares at the closed door. A shadow looms over her, and she looks up to see Groves, Barbossa, Jack and Governor Swann standing behind her.)

Groves: I'm impressed, milady. You've only known James for two days and you've already been thrown out of his cabin. Usually it takes at least a week or more before he does that

Jack: (to Anne) Ah, not good enough in bed for him, were you? I know he's quite well-end--owww!!

(Jack rubs his shoulder, where Groves had just hit him.)

Jack: (sullenly) Don't see why you had to hit so hard, mate.

Swann: (ignores Jack and Groves) How is he?

Anne: Stubborn as ever.

Swann: He's a man's man. If his arm fell off, he'd claim it was just a scratch and that he's fine.

Anne: Well, he's not fine, I can tell you that. He is going to wear himself out.

Barbossa: Don't worry yerself about him, missy.

Anne: (shrilly) I'm not worried! I'm just...(before anyone can 'help' her, she changes the subject.) Where is Elizabeth?

Swann: (before Jack can speak up) I believe she is still with Will.

Jack: Yes, probably still waiting in vain for him to -- ooof! Stop doing that!

(Will and Elizabeth exit their cabin and approach the group as Groves attempts to look innocent. Jack makes a face at him.)

Will: You aren't still making eunuch jokes about me, are you Jack?

Elizabeth: (eyes widen) Eunuch? (she looks at Will)

Jack: You see love, a eunuch is when a man (this time, Jack is ready for Groves' elbow and dodges out of the way. Unfortunately, Barbossa is there to slap the back of his head.) Owww!

Elizabeth: I know what a eunuch is, Jack. (begins to giggle) You think WILL is a --? (she really starts to laugh, and she hangs onto Will to keep from falling over, especially when Barbossa indicates a small length with his finger and points to Jack.)

Jack: I can see you, Barbossa! (looks at Will, who is grinning at him, and at Elizabeth, who is still laughing) So...not a eunuch then?

Elizabeth: (shakes her head) Really Jack, you think some of the most outrageous things.

(Jack looks like he might respond to this, but Anne finally speaks up.)

Anne: (primly) The commodore is wanting to speak with you, Elizabeth.

Elizabeth: He's up?

Anne: (her eyes flash) Unfortunately. Maybe the idiot will listen to you if you tell him to rest. His burn needs tending to; wash it and put some salve on it, and cover it back up.

Elizabeth: Don't you want to --

Anne: NO! (takes a deep breath) I'm going to go rest. Good day to you.

(Anne walks stiffly below-deck while everyone watches her go.)

Jack: Is it my imagination, or am I sensing a bit of tension between her and the commodore?

Barbossa: Who knows what goes on in that sun-addled brain of yours?

(As the two captains start sniping at each other, Elizabeth presses a kiss to Will's lips before parting with him. She presses a kiss to her father's cheek, and then she knocks on James' door.)

----

Hopefully I can get part three up very soon.

Jack gets a ship, Swann gets a job, James and Anne argue (surprise!) and someone goes hunting. Thanks for your patience!

Quick little insert that in no way disrupts the fantastic thing you've got going on.


CUT TO Caribbean, Tia's shack

(There is more activity in the swamp than we have ever seen. People are bustling all over the place. The boy we saw earlier runs as fast as his little legs can carry him to Tia's shack)

Boy: Ma'am!

Tia: (coming from behind the shadows) I tol' ya and tol' ya not to be bodderin' me. What is it?

Boy: The riddle you gave me! I solved it! I know what it is.

(He opens his mouth, but Tia covers it)

Tia: Don't even speak it. Remember da ships I said would be comin'? (waits for the boy to nod) T'will be in a matter of days.

Boy: Do you know if...if...(too nervous to say what's on his mind)

Tia: Yes. I tink he'll be wid dem by now. Listen to Tia. Dis is da most important ting you have to know. (so close she's almost whispering) Don't ask for him, but wait for someone to address William Turner. Can you remember dat name?

Boy: William Turner. Yes.

Tia: Good. Now run off.

(The boy hugs her before he goes, but loses his balance. He accidentally tears a piece of jewelry off her neck. It falls to the floor)

Boy: I'm sorry! (picks up the locket and looks at it. It plays a familiar tune)

Tia: (closes it rapdily, fighting back tears) Dat will do. Go on now. Go one now and wait, little one.

ahhh!!! im dying to jump in--- tell me when you're done Surreal! Great stuff going on....

Almost, I swear. I'm sorry; I really despise my computer sometimes. It should be up later tonight.

I claim next scene. seriously, i'm fairly bursting to get involved. hahaha. can you sum up how the scene ends so i can begin working on the next scene? I'd like to do a J/L scene (I know, shocking) and mess around with Barbossa a bit. Maybe a gag-scene for Beckett before the big intense battle makes everyone serious.

Go for it. We'd like to start a battle after Surreal's next post, and I know you're good with action.

sweet. i'll do my best. hahaha.

Kate, you know what's next. I'll bounce off you.

working on it. please prepare for mass chaos.

nearly done. I've trampled all over any "happy family" vibe there may have been, sorry.

Elizabeth:Head on! (The crew bustles as Murtogg steers the ship)

Mullroy: Faster!

Murtogg: I'm doing my best!

(Cho's ships are in a diamond position. On one side, Barbossa and Will's ships have flanked them. On the other, Jack and Groves have flanked them. The rest come straight across)

James: To the guns!

(the crew mans the cannons)

James: Fire!

(heavy cross fire continues. A cannonball sweeps by Murtogg's head, luckily landing into the sea)

CUT TO...below decks

(Anne along with the rest of the crew fire the cannons. She covers her ears after each one, but keeps loading.)

CUT TO... (Cho's ship)

Cho: Never mind them! The Intrepid!

(Cho's and another ship head straight for the Intrepid. The rest begin to attack Will and Barbossa's ships. Cho's is the closest. The crew begins shooting flaming arrows over onto the Liz and James' deck.)

(From behind Cho's ship, we can see Will's ship maneuver towards them)

Barbossa: Crazy kid. (steers his own ship straight for the attacking ships. He laughs)

CUT TO...Liz and James

Elizabeth: Will! Murtogg, stay up there! (to some crewmen on deck) You all, ready your rifles. (they scramble to their guns) Ready.....fire!

(several attacking pirates are taken out.)

CUT TO...Jack and Groves' ships

(Jack and Groves manage to sink an attacking ship)

Groves: (shouting over) One would think you take out pirates all the time, Sparrow!

Jack: (shouting back) I can see how it could get addictive!

(They start on another ship)

CUT TO...Liz and James

(Cho is close enough now to see them. His eyes burn with fire when he sees James. He takes a rope)

Cho: (points to 1st mate) You! Take over! The rest of you, follow me!

(Liz and James' ship is being boarded by Cho and some of his crew. Heavy gunfighting is soon replaced by close-combat swords. James and Liz join in.)

CUT TO...Will's ship

(Will is finally close enough to Liz and James' ship. He swings over and quickly boards the ship. His sword drawn, he takes down a pirate right behind Elizabeth. Elizabeth manages to kiss him quickly before running past him to take out more pirates)

CUT TO...Jack and Groves

(The ship they are against returns heavy fire.)

CUT TO...Jack's ship

Gibbs: (on deck) It's not the Pearl, is it?

Jack: Not nearly. (looks over, sees Will, Elizabeth, and James) Take over!

(Gibbs runs up and takes the helm)

Jack: Don't disappoint Mr. Groves now. Starboard!

(Jack's ship edges closer to Cho's. Jack boards it and moves his way onto James and Elizabeth's ship)

CUT TO...James and Elizabeth's ship

(It is nearly mass chaos. James, Elizabeth, and Will stay fairly close together. Suddenly, a large wave washes over the deck. Many sailors from both sides are taken overboard. Elizabeth and Will move to the opposite end of the deck)

Cho: Now I have you, James Norrington.

(Cho makes a move to strike. James blocks)


CUT TO...Opposite end of deck

(Will and Elizabeth are starting to be overrun. Jack quickly joins them)

Jack: Just when I was beginning to think you could take care of yourselves. (takes a swing at an attacking pirate)

(Elizabeth looks to see James fighting alone. She runs over to him. Will and Jack follow.)

(James shows off his swordsmanship, almost disarming Cho. He switches arms and fights left-handed for a short while. Elizabeth joins up with him.)

Elizabeth: Call off your men! Now!

Cho: Such a pretty flower. You can die next to him.

CUT TO...Barbossa's ship

(Barbossa's ship is not doing well. It has suffered massive cannon fire. It quickly sweeps around getting closer to Groves.)

Barbossa: We'll need to come aboard, lad!

(The crew of Barbossa's ship manages to board Groves' ship just as it starts to sink. A strategic shot almost splits it in half. Within minutes, the ship is sunk.)

CUT TO...Liz and James' ship

(Will and Jack quickly switch sides, each dodging a sword coming their way. They practically bump into Elizabeth, who is still fighting Cho with James. It is eerily similar to their battle with Sao.)

Cho: I shall enjoy having you back in my control, Norrington.

(Norrington finally disarms him and takes several steps back in pain from fighting. Elizabeth rams her sword into Cho's gut. It is agonizing to watch her put more of her weight on it, sinking deeper into him. Just when he looks like he cannot be in any more pain, a last look of agony takes over his face, and then goes still)

(Rain starts to pour down as we hear a roar of thunder. One ship was sunk. All but two of the enemy's are sunk. A white flag waves across one.)

Elizabeth: Now that is a beautiful sight to see.

(A white flag waves across the other. The ships in James and Elizabeth's armada come close)

Will: (to James) Are you all right?

James: Fine, fine. Is he?

Jack: That's very dead.

(The four of them look up at each other and then out to the remaining ships. It is a clear victory.)

Nicely done, Willo, as usual. "very dead"... good one. And all the Cho evil declarations were a nice touch.

Thanks! I'm thinking they recover and we get them to the Caribbean soon.


CUT TO...deck of James and Elizabeth's ship.

(There is a long line of seaman waiting to be seen by Anne, Dr. O'Doyle, and Zian. Fortunately, most just have minor injuries. Swann is close by, recording any problems. Moving down the line, we see Jack and Gibbs side by side.)

Gibbs: The hulls of these vessels, not near to what the Pearl was.

Jack: Is, mate. Is. I know she's not torn to pieces yet. (sees Anne has finished) Just the one I wanted to see.

Anne: (sarcastically but in a good-natured way) You flatter me. Let's see.

(Jack lifts up the back of his shirt. He has a nice cut)

Anne: Ooh, let's take care of that, shall we? (gestures for him to come closer) Fortunately it's not much.

Jack: Doesn't look like much either. No story there.

(Elizabeth walks by after checking on the sailors in line)

Elizabeth: Father?

Swann: Elizabeth, according to Sao's inventory, we should have enough supplies to fix everyone, bandages, a few things for pain. Next port we stop at we should probably look into buying a few more.

Elizabeth: (looks back to see her crew) And to give them a short rest. We'll stop somewhere for a few hours to let them have some fun. (hugs her father and starts to leave, sees Jack) What's wrong with you?

Jack: Not much according this one (points back to Anne)

Anne: Try not to act so disappointed.

Jack: You're not the one making a living off these stories you know.

Anne: You're about done anyway!

Elizabeth: (goes behind him) You weren't lying. (pause) You came to help.

Jack: So I did. Goes right into your "good man" theory, unfortunately.

Elizabeth: (leans down) Jack, I'm so sorry.

(He looks up at her, knows what she's talking about)

Jack: All over, love.

(Elizabeth smiles and heads back)



Continue the scene!

Oh, me, me!

I'll work on it and should have something up in a few hours, but right now, I'm going back to bed since I got absolutely no sleep last night.

Funerals, more Evil Plans, getting drunk at the victory party, and arriving at Tia's.

How does that sound?

Good posts, btw Willo, but one nit-pick for the edited version; it should be Pintel and Ragetti on board with James and Elizabeth.

Oh, I forgot about them. And where's Cotton been? Minor characters-the bane of our existence.

Seriously, maybe we should write a fanfic with absolutely no minor characters, in protest of them. except Gibbs, but then, he's not a minor character. i dont know about you guys, but i only throw in minor characters because i feel i HAVE to. I'd rather just write endlessly about the mains and their drama.

If you use only the main characters then you don't have any depth to the story. Don't worry, I've got you covered for the more minor characters. Besides, in the final version we can through and add in what the other minor characters are doing.


Post should up shortly. Or in Surreal time, whenever I have time to finish typing without the dogs trying to climb in my lap. I'm watching four at the moment, and one is a great dane who thinks she's a lap dog.

I'm a just waitin' to run something by Willo, and then I'll be posting. Sorry for the wait.

Marty AND Giselle killed off? Woah, Surreal. Easy there! hahahaha, no that was great. the story feels like its moving along well.

^^And Scarlett. Yes, I'm evil. I told you I would help with the minor characters.

But thank you.

My turn!

CUT TO...Madagascar port. (It is Tortuga-Lite. Foreign music and exotic smells fill the air. Men and women of all colors, shapes, and sizes walk around, eating and talking in several languages. In other words, our heroes feel quite at home.)

(James and Elizabeth exit the Empress. The men run out in front of them, almost like children.)

James: This should raise some spirits, don't you think?

Elizabeth: I think so. (looks to see where everyone is) I think the pirate captains deserve a drink on us, eh?

James: Splendid idea. (extends his arm to her for her to take it)

Elizabeth: And you know who else has worked so hard? Our physicians and our surgeons.

James: No doubt about that.

Elizabeth: (breaking away from him) Why don't you find our crew while I round up the doctors and Anne. (hurries away from him before he can reply)

(James searches the area, sees Will and Groves talking. He smiles to see Will looking more cheerful.)

Gibbs: Who ya lookin' for, Commodore? (has full flask) Some ravishing delight?

James: Our captains. You should join us for a drink, too.

Gibbs: Why, I'd be delighted. Jack! He's over there, sir, pr'y talkin' some sense into Barbossa.

James: Sense?

CUT TO...Jack and Barbossa. (Jack seems at home, more relaxed but Barbossa looks restless.)

Barbossa: Don't s'pose no one would notice if I were to sneak off for a respite, hmmm?

Jack: Asking me for advice? I think I'll savor this.

Barbossa: You got to be feelin' it too.

Jack: S'cuse me? (preparing for a laugh)

Barbossa: (whispers) There's but two ladies in our company, and I ain't fancyin' either one, but so help me...there's, there's urges, Jack.

Jack: Can't help you. I don't take to masculine propositions. (decides to milk it) Don't really know what you want.

Barbossa: (sighs) A brothel, Jack! I need to slake me....

(James and Gibbs approach)

James: Evening, gentlemen.

Jack: Evening, Commodore. Barbossa was just telling me about all the amusing things to do in Madagascar. Would you care to elaborate?

Barbossa: Bah!

James: The co-captains of the Empress extend an invitation for drinks. Knowing Sparrow, he'll be coming. What about you?

Jack: Yes, what about you? (loving this)

Barbossa: Is that an order?

Gibbs: Most definitely.

Barbossa: Not as if I had anything else to do....

(Jack catches Elizabeth bringing Zian, Dr. O'Doyle, and Anne with her.)


CUT TO...inside of the bar. (James, Elizabeth, Will, Jack, Gibbs, Groves, Barbossa, Qiao, Dr. O'Doyle, Zian, and Anne sit around a crowded round table)

Elizabeth: Will, would you care to make a toast?

Will (raises glass): To Marty! Faithful, brave, heart as big as the sea.

(All drink. Barbossa looks towards the door.)

Barbossa: Well, I best be gettin' some rest.

Jack: That's not what you were telling me. You had a whole night planned.

(Barbossa glares at him)

Barbossa: It's all good for a man that don't have nothin' else to occupy his time. (looks at Qiao) You there, fella, stout little heart you have. What say we go amble through the port?

Qiao: (decent English) Women should be escorted in place like this, captain.

(Barbossa sees she's a woman)

Jack: He was looking for someone to escort him.

Barbossa: Do you never keep your mouth shut? Good night. (squeezes past half the group to get out.)

(Elizabeth gives Will a prodding look)

Will: Well, now this isn't a very civilized little party, is it? Commodore Norrington, I'm technically not supposed to sit next to my wife. Would you mind switching places with me?

(James gets up, squeezes past the others to switch with Will. Elizabeth is now on one side of him, Anne on the other.)

James: Proper enough now, Mr. Turner?

Will: (blushing slightly) For pirates, yes. I think that about does it.

(Smaller conversations begin and it's quite a lively table. People are exchanging stories, reminscing, comparing drinks.)

Will: A second home to you, Jack?

Jack: Why not a fourth or fifth home? (suddenly looks taken aback. A tall, beautiful, African woman pushes her way over to their table)

Gibbs: Why that's---

Jack: Shh!

Prostitute: I thought I said I never wanted to see you again! (slaps him and storms out)

(All conversation stops)

Jack: Been here once or twice before. Reputation kind of fell out of favor, however.


(Conversations resume. Camera pans to the door. A familiar looking, hobbled man limps in. Will stands and runs over to him.)

Will: You!

Old man: Saw you, Beckett's ship. Didn't...forget

(The party rises to help him sit down.)

Dr. O'Doyle: He looks exhausted. Bring him some water!

Will: How did you escape?

Old man: (wheezes) Not important.

Gibbs: Go on.

Old man: (struggles for breath) The last thing before I escaped...

Will: What? What happened?

Old man: I heard him say, boy, heard him say...

Anne: (reachign him first) We're losing him.

Old man: I heard him say, (barely whispering) he'd be waiting for you.

Will: Waiting?

Old man: Beckett. Waiting for you. (slumps down in his seat)

Elizabeth: Is he dead?

(Anne checks for signs of life)

Anne: Yes. Poor soul. Care to explain, Will?



Kate? Surreal? Want to get them to Tia?

Yeah, I'll do. Give me a little bit.

sorry i got distracted by a cinco de mayo party. Johnny Depp in Once Upon a Time in Mexico? Woah. Intense. lol.

i'll do a bit when i get back from this morning. how close are we getting to Will dying?

Not quite there yet, Kate. Will's still got a few things to do before he goes. We really just need to get them to Tia's in one piece without running into the Dutchman or Beckett.

I've got a few things planned for Will and Elizabeth once they get to Tia's, a bit of amusing stuff for Jack, and one thing for James.


By the way, why do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo?

I celebrate cinco de mayo because it's a reason to celebrate. hahaha. it's actually Mexican independence day... or the equivalent. It's something to do with declaring independence from the Spanish. I'm from Florida so we get a lot of Mexicans there celebrating it, and it's so much fun. A great reason to be crazy. Except I'm in the UK right now and all my housemates were like, cinca de what?

Okay, me and my iced tea will do our best to get them all to Tia's within the next 30 minutes or so.

Okay, change of plans. Massive amounts of work suddenly flooded inbox. Sorry guys, it looks like Surreal or Willo may have to take over... gah, sorry, i feel bad.

It's all right, Kate. We'll get them there. Willo, I'll go next, then.

Have fun in the UK, Kate!

Let's kind of keep it on the down-low on what we're doing in the fic as far as twists go, ladies. I'm not sure if everyone in the forum knows what we have planned. But then, I'm obsessed with movie twists and surprises, so sometimes I think there's a reason to keep something secret when there's not and....that got confusing really quick.

good thought, Willo. I'm going to be honest, I'm kind of bored with the fic. It doesn't seem to follow the actual feel of the films, with everyone always getting along so well and sticking together so well (i mean the heroes). Plus I'm totally confused on what's going on with Jones, what is up with Tia, why Beckett is going to Tia's, and why killing Beckett has become so important to Will when I thought he wanted to save his dad or something. And the W/L romance is driving me crazy.
sorry for venting. carry on!

Well, maybe you'll feel like popping in later, right?

Almost done with my post, ladies. I got distracted by sudden inspiration for my novel, and it had to be written. I'm sure you understand how that is.


By the way, Kate, Will doesn't want to kill Beckett, the Will/Elizabeth romance is as it should be since they are married, Beckett wants Tia's powers to help him out, Tia is Up To No Good, Jones is evil and wants to kill people (especially Will), and no one is really getting along all that well. It's mostly just that they are being civil with each other because there's no choice. There's lots of sniping and nastiness, but there's no double-crossing because it's not necessary to the plot as of now.


Hope that clears things up for you.

Go back and read everything we have, Kate, and if it still doesn't seem to flow or fit the spirit of the movies, PM me, say what you think could be fixed, and we can look at the edited version I have. It may just be running a little long. Who knows? But I think things are going okay and a lot of fun sh*t is about to go down, so maybe that will seem better to you.

oh dont mind me hahaha. carry on! who's going next?

I still am. I just got hired for a part time job so I haven't had a great deal of time to finish up writing, but I'm going to finish the post today, finally.

You or Kate take on the pirating. I'm prepping for Tia.

I'll do it then, since I have quite a bit written out already. I've been wanting them to do this since we started the fic.


Much pirating, some more zippy one-liners, snark, violence and more Evil Plots (tm) abound.

I promise, Surreal and Kate, after today I'll be on here more often.

well I've been copying and pasting all of this on Word and sheesh you guys made 31,486 words.... Great job you guys I'll be checking up! I'll be making sure though you guys take full credit!

yeah, I'm feeling escapist so i will write more. Surreal, how's that post coming?

btw my mom isn't too hapy about this.... It took 97 pages

Sorry. I got side-tracked by RL again. Some contractor and soldier friends from Iraq came home, and I've been busy making calls, getting squished in bear hugs, and laughing and crying. So I'll get my post up either tonight or tomorrow.

I apologize for the delay, and I thank you for your patience.

Hey Diddley, are you planning on posting this somewhere? And thanks for the compliment!

no just keeping a running log so I can shae it with people!!

woo-hoo. I think we'll have an editted version later on, however, to fix up mistakes and make the story flow better, so keep an eye out for that too.


Ok, now, back to writing.

PLease stick to one version 4 now... in BIG BOLD letters write the end on this version... I used a crap load of paper already!

That's really nice of you, diddly. I'm copying and pasting it too, so maybe a lot more people will get in on this adventure.

Post up soon, Surreal? Because I really want to have some fun with everyone at Tia's.

well I'll be gone 4 the next week so post your hearts out

She has more to post! It's not over.

*copies, pastes* done!

Originally posted by diddly
*copies, pastes* done!

that's very nice

Good post, very funny.

CUT TO...

(Jack, Will, Elizabeth, James, and Barbossa are in a longboat, making the long, winding way towards a familiar shack. The little village is quiet. A few of our heroes are still a little tipsy.)

Will: Just when did you meet Tia? I don't think we heard you say.

(All eyes turn to James)

James: (tipsy) Much happened between meeting up with Beckett again and landing this new position. Elizabeth, your father probably should have come with the (loses balance slightly) four, five....all of us.

Elizabeth: (stifling a laugh) Why don't you just turn around and be on your guard? I'm sure Father's fine.

James: Should have had some with us.

Elizabeth: You should have left it for the crew.

James: Excellent idea! Sparrow, Captain Turner and, well, I, appoint you to deal out the only substance that manages to kill my pain. (laughs at his own sarcastic remark)

Jack: You may tell the captain that I am disinclined to acquiese to her request. (to Elizabeth) Really should have joined us, love. Would love to see you drunk. Or are you still a believer that it turns respectable men into complete scoundrels?

Elizabeth: Just a few.

Will: (sobering slightly) What's that over there?

(they look to the side of their boat. A little reed winds around out of the water towards them.)

James: (gets pistol out) That reed looks suspicious. (hiccups)

Will: You're suspicious. (He leans over and fingers it. Suddenly, a little boy pops out of the water, coughing slightly)

Jack: Remy!

Remy: Jack! (the longboat pulls up to outside Tia's shack. Jack gets out and picks the boy up in his arms) You be wantin' to see her?

Jack: Unless you think that's a bad idea? (eyes him)

Remy: Not at all. She's expectin' you, she says.

Will: That's never good. How did she know we'd be coming?

Jack: You haven't seen anyone else, have you? Possibly a giant bluish-green man with tentacles for a beard and an ill temper, eh?

Remy: (laughing) I'd let you know. (hand unconsciously taps the pocket the tiny scroll is in) I come in with you?

Elizabeth: I'm not sure that's a good idea... (Remy runs into the shack before she can finish) Well, we might as well follow suit. (enters)

CUT TO...inside of Tia's shack.

(Tia is at her table with her crab claws. She looks much cleaner and her teeth are whiter, as if some of her as melted away)

Tia: Didn't know if I'd be seein' y'all again, least not all together.

Jack: (ducks under her hanging jars) A pleasure as always. Glad you decided to send this motley crew for me.

Tia: (rises and heads toward them) Yet ye be standin' in the doorway. Sit down. You too, captains. (lets her hand glide across James' chest as she goes back to the table) What ya be needin'?

(Jack looks at everyone else. They usher him to start. He makes a face.)

Jack: Well, ahem, you may be receiving more visitors in the near future. (sits across from her. The others follow)

Tia: Dead or alive? (looks up at Barbossa, he avoids eye contact)

Jack: Oh, very much alive and craving power. (sheepish grin disappears) The East India Trading Company, Tia.

Tia: (stands quickly. Her chair falls to the floor) What? Not here, they ain't. What did you say, Jack Sparrow? What did you do?

Will: Please, we came here to warn you. Cutler Beckett has the heart of Davy Jones.

Tia: The heart belong to him now?

Will: Yes. He'll be coming to take you to Davy Jones. (Tia looks at him intently) If you forgot to tell us anything the last time we were here, we need to hear it now.

Tia: It does beg da question, how all came to be here at da same time?

(Elizabeth looks at James. He seems reluctant to even look at her.)

Elizabeth: Captain Norrington and I command the late Sao Feng's ships. We have 11 ships now. We could protect you and your village from him. It's not hopeless, especially if we have your help. (leans over the table, gaining confidence) You really don't want Beckett to control the sea, do you?

Tia: Sao give ya his Piece of 8? (Elizabeth nods) What a lovely gift. Which one he give it to?

James: Both of us. We were meant to share it.

Tia: Fitting, but not in either of ye's nature. One must be in control. (nears James, coyly lets her lips hover all around his face without touching him)

Elizabeth: I share the Piece of 8 with James.

Tia: That's not all he's shared. (grins at him) Had no idea you'd take to likin' sailin' wid da little pirate.

Will: (losing patience) Is there any way to destroy the heart? Tell us all you know about that.

Tia: Da way to destroy da heart'a Davy Jones is ta stab it.

Barbossa: There be another way, I heard.

Tia: Legend. Legend covered in deep myth. (to Will) Now if you were to retrieve him heart, bring it here...

Jack: Do you want me to tell them about all the horrors you can pull without it? We're not bringing you the heart.

Tia: You want me to tell dem all 'bout what ya dream in da Locker and here on world? (sees Jack shut up) If one of ya would stay, I could take him to da Flying Dutchman...

Elizabeth: You could have done that in the first place.

Tia: But da heart was not dug up then, was it? I thank ye for findin' it, Captain of Sao Feng's assets, but you be busy lookin' after James Norrington I see.

(James and Elizabeth glare at her.)

Will: Is there something you're not telling us?

(Remy, who has been listening to all of this, edges his chair closer to Will)

Will: Why did you bring back Barbossa really? Why did you send us to Jack?

(Tia says nothing. She opens her hand and reveals several Pieces of 8)

Barbossa: Good God! These folks'd give their dead bodies before their coins!

(Tia smiles up at him)

Barbossa: Oh, you ain't gettin' mine, madam. Thanks for bringing me back to life, but this stay with me.

James: You could have taken it off his body.

Tia: But then who would lead ya to Jack? (smiles at Jack, then stands up and goes to James) Who would bring ye back to me?

Jack: So it's all true. (she turns to him. Jack quickly takes Remy and points his pistol at her)

Remy: What are ye doin'?

Jack: What's this boy have, Tia? What's he have?

Tia: I don't know what you mean?

Jack: Why do you need all the Pieces of 8, hmm? I know a lovely little sea goddess who's rumored to need them all to leave her body. Tryin' to get out of a cage, are you?

Elizabeth: Goddess? (looks at Tia)

Tia: Let me take William Turner. Let me take him to da Flying Dutchman to get da heart. No need to be shootin', Jack.

(Jack lets Remy sit back down.)

Will: (takes compass out of his pocket and dangles it in front of Tia) We both want to find the Flying Dutchman. So tell me, is it what you want most?

Tia: Don't try to outwit me, William Turner. Your destiny is locked in place, already in motion. A little touch of destiny is now draped over you, and you cannot be free of it.

(Will looks disturbed.)

Tia: Pardon me (goes back further into her shack)

Elizabeth: (whispering to James) Why on earth did you come to see her?

James: (whispers back) Speed up my ship.

Jack: Don't worry, mate. We won't say a word to any gorgeous widows about the fun you had here. (pats him on the shoulder. James groans in pain) Sorry.

James: Will all of you...(Tia comes back. She carries a hulking, furry cat in her arms)

Tia: Take dis wid you, James Norrington. She protect you. (shoves cat into James' arms.) You not give me William, not Pieces of 8, you face Beckett soon. You face him and all you will die.



Dun dun dun! Surreal or Kate?

damn, 109 pages. Forget AWE, this is POTC the Miniseries.

Unless you are majorly inspired, Kate, I have something that will probably work here. Will can solve the riddle and Jack and Lizzie have a bonding moment. Barbossa is suspicious and James examines his new er...'guardian'.

very nice u guys keep it up...

Thanks, Kate. I can't wait to post all of this on fanfiction.net.

wow u guys r workng hard on this!

very nice

guys, are ya thinking to finish this before the film comes out? we might need to start tying some stuff up... what do you think?

Next bit should be up soon. Prepare for more angst.

*prepares self*

is more coming now, or can one of us go ahead with some more?

Going as fast as I can, love. I can't feel my fingers half the time and my arm's in a sling.


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A few notes:

Some new characters will be making brief appearances. No, you've never seen them before, and you won't see them again after this scene.
WARNINGS: Slightly graphic violence in this post. Also, multiple character deaths abound in this, so brace yourselves.

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Screams in manic delight and angst.

alright, the suspense is quite intense. soon?

To quote Jack: "Well, that's interesting."

I swear to god I had text typed out under neath that cut. Damn. I hate this computer. Now I have to start all over. It's good though, I promise. Get hankies out.

yeah, we're T-4 days to finish this baby off. I reckon we'll want to write a new one after seeing the film, unless the film is actually perfect, in which case we can just watch it over and over. haha.

Nice! I'm assuming there's more coming in this post?

so... um... how's it coming?

Willo has some of my post, more is coming. Don't worry, the big dramatic finish will be here soon, if my computer will stop freezing/dying/making weird sounds. Ask Willo though; I don't think you'll be disappointed.

So am I supposed to post what I have? I was waiting for more.

Okay whoever is keeping track of this keep going cause I'm lost....

so whats going on? shall I continue or is someone else?

ooo huh, what's going on *notices that jame's alive and goes to tackle him in hugs and kisses*

eh...sorry....you gotta laugh....

Yeah, James deserves to be alive. He's the best.

CUT TO...Barbossa's ship.

(Barbossa is at the helm. He sees Will on the Dutchman and the Dutchman coming close to the ship Elizabeth and James are on. He spins it quickly to maneuver to them.)

Barbossa: Prepare for battle, boys! The other ships'll follow!

(The crew scrambles. Murtogg and Murray scurry to some rifles.)

Barbossa: Aim straight and true! They'll be comin' over! (As soon as he finishes, a slew of Davy's monsters invade the ship, two of which come at Barbossa from both sides. Barbossa rams his sword straight into the one on his right and then shoots the one on his left. He lets out a hearty laugh.)

CUT TO...Jack's ship

(Gibbs is at the helm. Jack runs over to the side of the deck. He first spots Will on the Dutchman)

Jack: Bloody hell...? Gibbs!

Gibbs: Aye!

Jack: Hard to port! Now! (starts climbing up the rigging)

(The ship, followed by Groves' and Qiao's, move over to the Intrepid. Jack's ship actually bumps into Elizabeth and James ship, interrupting Jack from swinging across. He falls from the rigging onto the deck of the Intrepid. Scrambling to his feet, he runs across the ship onto the Dutchman. He looks every which way, as if searching for something. He draws his gun.)

Davy: Looking for something?

(Jack turns to see Davy Jones with a sword drawn)

Jack: Certainly wasn't you. (lunges his sword at him)

Davy: (goes on the offensive) Well, well, a lost bird who never learned to fly. I'll enjoy ordering you about for the rest of eternity.

(They parry, each one's thrusts growing in intensity)

great stuff. guys, I'm leaving on Tuesday and will be gone for 2 weeks again, so I'm looking forward to see where you guys take this! Then, if you are up for it, I thought it might be fun to do another version of 4, now that we've seen what happened in 3. I'm sure we could have some fun there, if you guys aren't sick of playing around with this!

You always offer so many challenges, Kate. We'll brainstorm POTC4 once this is done. lol!

hahaha. I think I am still waiting on Will's death scene--- Surreal, how's that coming? I'd love to read it before I take off!

Gasp! Gorgeously painful. This is what we call cathartic.

CUT TO...Will's ship

Elizabeth: Will! (gets loose of Barbossa long enough to run to the rail of the deck. The sudden burst of movement catches James' eye. Still kneeling, he grabs her legs as Barbossa reaches her.)

Elizabeth: Let go! Let go! I need to get to him!

Barbossa: He's gone, Elizabeth! He's gone.

Elizabeth: NO! No, no, no...

(The fire on the Dutchman persists. Jetsom floats towards them. Elizabeth is finally overcome and faints. Barbossa barely catches her limp body.)

(Jack stands nearly frozen, staring straight at the sight of what is left of the Dutchman.)

James: (straining to stand upright. To Barbossa) Take her to her cabin. We need to make some distance between ourselves and...this. (gestures to Anne) I'm all right. (face pales. He closes his eyes and steadies himself) Let's go.

(Barbossa carries Elizabeth away)

Jack: (gaining back his alertness) Bring out the nets! Clear past the wreckage. Start looking for survivors!

James: What are you doing?

Jack: (ignoring him. Continues ordering the crew) Spread them out! It's a lot of water to cover.

James: Captain Sparrow, you are not captain of this ship. (hobbles over to him)

Anne: (to James) And you need to get back to your own ship. (sees Barbossa coming back) Barbossa, talk some sense into them.

James: Sparrow, Will is dead.

(Jack looks at him, at first in horror and then suspiciously. His breathing a little more shallow, we can almost see on his face the realization that what James is saying is true. He turns and heads for his ship.)

Anne: (to James) You're next. Where's Swann?

Swann: (shaking) Here. I'm going to my daughter's cabin. She, she shouldn't wake up alone. (exits)

Barbossa: Orders, captain?

(James gives him a blank look)

Barbossa: I can take it from here, Commodore. (sees James give him a disoriented look) You ought to be looked at, don't ya think? (to crew) The rest of ya, find the physicians in shifts. You (points to a group) go first. Everyone else, more distance. Make haste!

(James nods. Barbossa raises an eyebrow at James' compliance. As he starts to go, he sees Tia Dalma walk up on deck. She sees the Flying Dutchman, what is left of it, and lets out a piercing shriek. Everyone stares at her. Walking like a zombie, she turns and gives James an anguished look and drops into the ocean. A few crew members run over to see, but she has disappeared.)

Originally posted by willofthewisp
damn, 109 pages. Forget AWE, this is POTC the Miniseries.



about the story..

THAT was so great! i patiently read it from... the first page. took me 4 hours maybe.. i'm not sure.. i read it, stopping for a few moments.. hours... days...

anyway, the last part i've read.. meaning above...

that was.. so sad.. felt like i was there, mourning his.. ahh.. death...

i could quite imagine them all.. ah.. so so sad... i could see jack... elizabeth... james... all of them. *sigh*

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT????