The Captain's Love

Dead man's chest: Daughter of mine and a death

"Open the gate. It's the queen." The guards announced. Selma was mesmerized by the sight of the castle.

"You live there?" She pointed to the castle.

"Aye. You get to live there too. Now let's go. James is waiting for us." She smiled and I grabbed her hand to lead her to the castle gate. James was sitting in front of the gate with a smile on his face.

"Eliana!" He yelled and came swimming over to me and hugged me. "Who might this fine young lady be?" He asked turning to Selma. "This is Selma. My adopted daughter. Selma this is James my brother. Now, has the kingdom fell apart since I've been gone, or have you been taking care of it?" he laughed.

"It's not burning down yet. Edward has been sentenced to death and the court is split on the issse. We also have another crime case going on about a murder. Mother is unwell and she is dying. Other then that all things are the same." I rubbed the back of his head nervously.

"Where is mother? Where is Angelica?" I said, and he pointed to the guest chamber. I swam up to her room and opened the door. Selma and James were following me.

"Mother?" I asked. I heard a groan.

"Mother I would like you to meet someone." Selma walked over. "This is my adopted daughter. Selma this is Angelica, my mother. How has this happened mother?" Mother smiled over at Selma then looked back at me. "I'm dying daughter. I'm drifting. I need you to know that I am sorry for everything I've done. I hope you live a well life with whoever you choose. I love you" She coughed.

"I'm engaged mother; to Jack." She smiled and then started hacking and coughing. Two nurses entered the room and pulled me out of the room. I waited outside until I was allowed to enter again, and the nurses came out. "She is dead." I didn't even get to say goodbye.

"No, she can't be. There must be something we can do." I pleaded. They shook their heads. "She has passed onto the afterlife." James came over and hugged me as I cried into his shoulder. Selma came over and hugged me too.

"Make an announcement. Tell everyone she has passed. I need to get back to Jack. James take Selma on a tour. I need to get preparations ready." All he did was nod and lead Selma away. I now had to plan a funeral for the person I barely even knew. I might just have James plan it. I need to get back to Jack. I missed him.

"My lady you are needed in the throne room." One of the guards said.

"Ok thank you." I swam down into the throne room and sat on the throne. I hated this room. I hated this chair and yet I sit in it today. A member of the council walked into the room and bowed.

"No need for that. May I ask your name?"

"Mason Glaylek mam'." I nodded.

"What do I owe this visit Mason?" He seemed shocked by my non-formality.

"The tensions with the humans are growing stronger. We could be on the brink of war with them. With that, a war is brewing with pirates and royals. Davy Jones is corrupting pirates and collecting them like treasure." My face dropped. Jake was in trouble.

"What do you suggest I do Mason?" He looks away and then looks back.

"Destroy Davy Jones madam'." I laughed.

"No one can destroy him without becoming the captain of the Flying Dutchman. Everyone should know that. But in that case, I will go back up to my friends on land and see what we can do. Now you may leave if that is all." He bowed and left the building. That's when a laughing James and Selma come walking in.

"James, I need to leave immediately. Jake might be in grave danger. Selma you can stay here with James. This is the safest place for you right now. I love you. Goodbye James. If anything happens to her, I will hurt you." He nods.

"Mom please stay safe." Selma said. It melted my heart that she said 'mom'.

"I will. I love you." I rushed out.

I made it to the ship.

Jake was in the rum cellar when I ran down to him. "Jake, you are in grave danger. You need to listen to me Jake." That's when someone was behind me. I jumped.

"Jesus Christ. William?" I ask looking at the wet old man. He had barnacles attached to him.

"Hello Eliana." I nodded.

"Bootstrap what are you here for?" Jake asks.

"I'm from him Jake. Davy Jones wants you back. You made a deal with the devil Jake. He wants his payment. 100 years aboard."
"Is this a dream?" Jake asked.

"No Jake. He wants you back." William said.

"Of course not. If this was a dream, there would be rum." I laughed at his statement.

Bootstrap just disappeared without another word. "Jake why would you make a deal with Davy Jones. You can't be that stupid to do that." I almost yelled at him.

"I had to. The only way I could have survived. I'm sorry Eliana, I never told you. I feel so bad. But right now, we need to sail to the nearest island."

"Jake, I'm pissed you didn't tell me any of this."

"Is Selma safe?" I nod. "Good she must stay there. I missed you love." He goes in for a passionate kiss. It deepened into something more. He gripped my hair with hand and rested his wrapped hand on my waist. I wrapped my arms around his neck, and he pulled me closer to him. He pushed me against the wall and didn't break the kiss once. He started attacking my neck and I let of a small moan. "Jake not in a cellar." I laugh as he looks up to me. "You're right." He pulls me into his room. Once I shut the door, he pushes me again it. He starts going at my neck. He starts to untie my corset and pants leaving me bare.

I guess you know what happened next.