A Pirate's Love

Chapter 35

Chapter 35

Madeline stood on the dock watching the crews load supplies onto the Black Pearl. After the morning events with Pamela, Madeline just wanted a little time to herself to think. Jack honored her wishes, even though it broke his heart to watch her pain. He went to Will's blacksmith shop to check on the status of the swords that Will had made for them.

"So Pamela really isn't her mother?" Will asked.

"No. And Barbossa not her father. Thank God for that."

"I agree." Will turned to look at his friend. Jack seemed to be staring off into space. Will stopped sharpening a sword and walked over to him. "Jack?"

"Aye Will?"

"Are you going to be alright?" Will sat down next to him.

"Aye. I'll be fine. It's Maddy I'm worried about. She tries to be so strong and brave. But this is killing her. I can see it." Will had never seen Jack this way before.

"What if you can't find JJ?"

"I've thought about that Will. I don't think that Maddy could handle that. I think she would rather be dead." They sat in silence for a bit.

"Do you remember when we began our search for Elizabeth?" Will asked. Jack looked at him and smirked.

"Aye. I do."

"Do you remember what you asked me?"

"If you were willing to die for Elizabeth?" Will nodded his head in agreement.

"Would you die for Madeline and your son Jack? If you had to?"

"Without question Will. I never thought that I would be able to love someone like I love Madeline. And a son. My heart is breaking knowing that he is out there with that scum!"

"He's going to be okay Jack. I've known JJ a lot longer than you have."

"Did ye teach him how to handle a sword?"

"I did." It was Will's turn to smile. "In fact, do you remember this wagon?" he asked. Patting a flatbed wagon with his hand. Jack smiled. It was where he and Will crossed blades the first time they had met.

"Aye William, I do."

"This is the first place that your son picked up a sword. He's a natural. Just like his father." Will looked at Jack and smiled once again. "And he cheats. Just like a pirate." Jack roared with laughter.

"Well Mr. Turner, shall we find out if I can still cheat you?"

Madeline turned when she heard footsteps behind her. It was Commadore Norrington. Without his men.

"Can I help you Commodore?" she asked. Her hand moved to her hip where her sword sat sheathed.

"Madeline." He said, removing his hat.

"Do you need something?"

"Madeline, I just came to say good-bye. And to wish you well. I know how much you love JJ."

"Thank you Commodore." She said quietly. Her head down. He reached out and gently placed a hand on his arm.

"You'll find him. I know you will. And with Sparrow with you. Well," he said with a smile. "Anything is possible." Madeline looked up at him and smiled.

"Aye, it is." James reached down and raised her hand to his lips before turning and walking away

"Madeline. Are you all right?" Elizabeth asked. Norrington nodded to her as he passed her on the dock.

"I'm fine." She said with a weak smile. Elizabeth hugged her cousin to her. She hooked her arm through Madeline's.

"Come cousin. Let's go find those men of ours." Together they headed towards Will's shop. As they approached, they could hear laughing from inside. Elizabeth opened the door quietly they saw Will and Jack crossing blades. But this time with laughter. Madeline held a finger up to her lips and handed Elizabeth a sword. Will and Jack both had their backs turned to them. They yelled as they felt the tips of swords on their backsides. Madeline and Elizabeth burst into giggles. Jack and Will smiled at them. Jack pulled Madeline into his arms and held her tight.

"Now that is what I like to hear love. You laughing."