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Post by Jack Sparrow on Sept 28, 2003 22:31:23 GMT -5
Once more.... 1. No spamming! 2. No swearing! 3. Keep ALL posts to at least five sentences... 4. Stay in character at ALL times! 5. If you have a question or comment, ask it in the proper thread! 6. READ ALL POSTS PRETAINING TO YOU, OR WHERE YOU ARE VERY CLOSELY. SAVVY?! 7. Have fun Here's the plot. It's been three years since anyone has seen so much of a hair bead of Jack Sparrow. Port Royale has been practically devoid of all pirate activity, as Commodore Norrington and Govener Swann have noted. A small gift from Jack Sparrow. He and his daughter Rose have taken to the Seas and havn't looked back. Will and Elizabeth have lived a relavity normal life, with only one visit from Jack and his crew a year after Sparrow escaped the noose and death at Barbossa's hands once more. Yet Barbossa has escaped, no longer immortal, but still seething with hate he goes in search of a way to destroy Jack Sparrow. After a long and difficult search he finds another of Jack's old enemies. A British officier in the Royal Navy...Lieutentant Clarion. Jack defeated Clarion years ago, in a raid on a British merchant vessel. Bitter, and ashamed young officer is still angry over the defeat. Together Barbossa and Clarion form a plot ro rid themselves of their common enemy. Barbossa disgueses himself as a member of the Royal Navy, now using the name Morgan Holland. Yet all is peaceful for a short time. Then news begins to spread in the Caribbean. A new settlement, new and unarmed settlement called Port Dantes is attacked. And not just any attack, but massacared. The small helpless population was brutally slaughtered. And left behind only one survivor at the main Port. Lietentant Clarion. He gives the navy a perfect description of Jack Sparrow and the Pearl naming those who attacked his Port. There is a problem however. Jack Sparrow is nowhere to be found, nor has he heard of the attack. He is in fact out searching for the last of his crew woman's family. Kat...Saber's sister. And he finds her in Tortuga...Kat. And something else happens Clarion didn't count on.... another person survived the battle....a young lady whom calls herself Raven. In Tortuga Jack is caught by the Navy and taken to Port Royale. There he meets a baffled and somewhat angered Norrington and a unsure Will and Elizabeth. And in the shadows waits Clarion and Barbossa, now seen as the heroic survivors of some horrible battle. Norrington's hands are tied. He is bound by the law, as is Governer Swann who can only ask for a delay in Jack's hanging. The Turners, having not seen Jack in three years, believe, or half believe the rumors....after all.....all evidence points to Jack. Will begs the crew of the Pearl to prove Jack's innocence, as the Captain awaits death in his cel. But he's not left alone. Clarion and Barbossa wish to break the man of his spirit. Helped along by small amounts of laudanum in his food and nightly tortures, Jack begins to loose his mind. All to late Clarion and Barbossa's plan is discovered by Jack's crew, who race to tell Norrington. However, they meet Clarion's loyal crew men, who engage the Black Pearl in a battle at Sea, delaying their voyage further. Yet they arrive in time, Norrington's own men sailing out to find the Pearl and escort her crew to Port Royale. Clarion is killed, at the hands of Jack's family and friends.....and Barbossa escapes again. Jack is left in ruins. His mind is gone and his body is weak and poisoned. Will and Elizabeth take him in, as his crew watches, hands tied and not sure of how to help him. For Jack doesn't seem to recongnize any of them, even his own dear Rose. To make matters worse the British Crown wants to kill Jack and plans to send a Royal Escort to Port Royale and hang him. If not for the massacre at Port Dantes, then for his many other crimes againest the Crown and it's Navy. This gives Jack less them a month to become strong again and set sail out into the Caribbean. His crew circle Port Royale as the days go by, visiting the Captain at the Turners, urging him to recover. But Jack's locked in his own shattered mind. In the end it is a attempt at the Turner child's life, on Rose....by Barbossa that Jack is forced to snap himself into reality once more. With the help of his crew, the Turenrs and friendships he's earned along the way, Jack sets out into the Caribbean, Captain of the Pearl once more. Have fun mates....
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Post by Emma Hawkins/Rick MacKinnon on Sept 28, 2003 22:35:33 GMT -5
Emma wanted to protest that she was absolutely fine and there was no need to keep her down here,but decided against it.It was bad enough that they'd lost so much time saving Maria,she didn't need to be getting into an arguement with the Captain and slowing them down...
"Aye,Cap'n."Rick wanted to do check on Emma,see if she was all right,but knew that the Captain needed all the help he could get from his crew right now.Besides,he reassured himself,Emma was perfectly capable of taking care of herself.Most of the time.He sighed slightly,taking the helm."That lass'll be the death o' me yet..."
Emma wrapped the blanet around her tighter,clenching her teeth in frustration.A big fight coming up,and she was once again all but useless-though admittedly,not as useless as she would be if she didn't warm up and stave off hypothermia.Testing,she held up her sword.Her fingers were numb and didn't want to wrap around it as natually as usual.With a slight groan,she sheathed her sword and breathed onto her hands,trying to warm them up,first.
Why had she gone after Maria?If she hadn't,she would still be on deck,helping to prepare for battle.On the other hand,she wouldn't have a clear conscience-it wasn't often that she made friends,and she never had been the sort to stand around while those she cared about were in danger.She glaced at the other girl in the cabin,then sat down,wrapping herself entirely in the blanket,willing herself to be able to fight when it came to it...
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Post by Will Turner on Sept 28, 2003 22:37:17 GMT -5
*Will grinned brightly when Jack told him not to do anything stupid, then cuffed him on the head. Will just laughed.* Ah you know I can't promise something like that. *He said. Then he nodded when Jack said they would get the kids back. And patted him on the shoulder when he said he should have killed him when he had the chance.* You weren't the only one who let him go that day Jack. Any one of us could have gotten rid of him but we didn't. No ones to blame. *Will said, glancing about at the original crew members he had known a few years ago. Then once the ship became an obvious shape and Will could almost make out those upon it, he grew anxious and fidgeted in his spot, pulling back the hammer of his pistol. He took a deep breath and readied himself for a fight. Although he practiced daily, he hadn't had a huge fight in over three years so he could only hope his practicing had kept him up to speed.*
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Post by Jack Sparrow on Sept 28, 2003 22:45:45 GMT -5
:Jack's eyes went to Will's hand, where he was pulling back the hammer of his pistol. Jack raised a eyebrow:
"Easy lad...you may be a excellent swordsman..but I doubt even you could fire a shot and hit Barbossa from this distance mate...no need to...." He moved his hand to touch Will's and take the pistol away.least it go off:
:But apparently Will was highly stressed and the trigger finger twitched. The gun went off, and Jack jumped backwards, and glared at a shocked looking Will. then took the pistol away. A small coin sized hole was smoking on his deck:
"Stick to yer swords mate..." Jack said with a grin. "and stop blowin' holes in my ship...."
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Post by Will Turner on Sept 28, 2003 22:52:59 GMT -5
*Will glanced at Jack as the man spoke then down to the pistol in his own hand, but said nothing. Instead he only looked back out at the ship speeding towards them. Then Jack reached out to take the gun and when Will pulled his own hand away a bit, he accidently pulled the trigger and put a nice little hold in the deck of Jacks boat. His eyes widened with surprise at first, then embaressment as he looked at the grin upon his friends face.* Sorry about that. *He said, grinning in return and setting the pistol aside. Then he drew his sword from its sheath at his side and nodded to Jack.* I always have better luck with this anyways. *He said.* When my eyes aren't filled with sand at least. *He quickly added with a smile, although now he was looking back towards the cutlass.*
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Post by Evelyn on Sept 28, 2003 22:53:43 GMT -5
Evelyn proceeded with tying knots very quickly and with a grin. Tying knots was something she had mastered long ago. In this she was very skilled and tied down the cannons. But as the pistol went off it startled her and she jumped just a bit and looked to the side. When she heard Jack she chuckled and went on with her work for a few minutes until she had tied them all. She stood and walked toward Jack. "Capn' what would ye have me do now?" She asked him lifting a curved brow, her hand on her hilt.
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Post by Jack Sparrow on Sept 28, 2003 22:58:10 GMT -5
:Jack's face sort of eased into a half smile. Somehow.just talking about things he had taken for granted..memories....seemed to ease tension from his body, make him realax a bit:
"Mate the only reason you got a face full of sand was because you make it so difficult for a pirate to just walk out of yer shop....I just tried to to leave...but brave young Turner had to confront a man who was more then willing to go about his merry way..." His tone was mocking.almost crazily playful. When Evelyn appeared at his side he gave her a smile:
"Yes....be ready to fight..." He said. Then he frowned. "Ye can fight can't you?" He asked her:
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Post by Evelyn on Sept 28, 2003 23:08:13 GMT -5
"Come now Jack, ye mean to tell me ye haven't heard my story?" She asked with a mischievious smile. "Ye know the ship I was prisoner on, the Devil's Wrath was nearly taken once...and I was one of the VERY few that stood on to fight off the Spanish. And guess what happened to that ship?" she asked him leaning in a bit. "It stayed afloat while the Spanish Armada's ship went down to Davy Jones' Locker." She smiled proudly. "Even took a couple prisoners as well...o' course I was also the one who let them free but that was under very special circumstances." she winked at him.
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Post by Victoria Brighton on Sept 28, 2003 23:58:35 GMT -5
(Im back! Woot! Alrightums, this might not follow the exact lines of what happened, so if not, just let it blend in and hopefully itll work!) *Tobbs had gone along when they went aboard the Pearl back at Port Royale. She'd watched in interest all the things that had happened, and for the time that passed, was oblivious to everything but the Turners, the crew, and well, mainly to Jack.* *When word came way to her one day of the twins, when she'd decided to take a walk and let Jack get some freedom from her watchful gaze, she was bewildered and speechless. She headed for the Turners, in hopes of Jack to be alright and to see what in bloody 'ell was going on with everyone else...but, she was delayed...* *Rassie muttered indignately. He'd left her again, and in Port Royale!! Was he mad?! Looking off into the distance, she cursed at the thought of Barbossa and Snakes and the gang sailing away without her. Aye, there'd be hell to pay...mayhap theyd return soon? In all honesty, she didnt think they would...*
*She kept time passing by staying at the nearest taverns, willing not to do anything till she thought necessary. When news came her way of the Turner twins being stolen, she could only grin. So they'd returned...goooooooodddd...*
*That day, she'd been running down the streets in hopes of catching them before she left, when she heard someone turn the corner in a great hurry. She tried to stop, but WAM!! The two ran smack into eachother and fell to the ground, one rubbing her head, the other her back as well.*
"Wha' in bloody 'elll are ye tryin' ta accomplish? Killin' us both?"
*She then recognized the face of the woman before her. Twas that bloody Miss Victoria! The Brighton lass! Anger burned as she felt her shoulder and the gash in it where the dagger she'd thrown had been. Aye, now she could kill two birds wth one stone, finish this lass for revenge, and get aboard the Cutlass...She laughed mockingly and drew her saber**Tobbs, unbeknowing to whom this familiar face was, looked down as she got up. When her eyes caught onto a moving saber, she leapt back almost in time, the saber had slashed her shoulder.* "Now 'o's tryin' to kill us both?" *She looked closer at the girl and recognized it to be one of Snakes. What did they have against her? She knew not, but she'd get it out of this one soon enough.* *Just then, as she drew her saber, she heard movement in the alleys and thought she made out the shapes of that of Snakes, that Stephen man, and others running down the alley...* *This was her chance. She noted the distraction and leapt forward, also remembering Tobbs's hurt head and using that against her. She slammed the hilt onto the wound upon Tobbs's head and plunged her saber forward, aiming it into Tobbs's chest.*
*Rassie grinned. So the guys thought her to be naught but a rascal, the she-rascal or Rassie (tis how she got her name rassie). Ha! She'd finished the needed task, and went off to follow Snakes and the others, leaving a pale weak figure lifeless upon the cobblestone street.**Stephen boarded the Cutlass uneasily. From the time he'd been with Sankes, he didnt know what the man was up to. Now he knew not if he could go back, he had to deal with this Tobbs first...*
*When they'd ventured out and stolen the twins, he knew this would be trouble. He was about to protest as they ran along the streets, but saw Rassie with a grin upon her face trot up and somewhat laugh. He turned his attention to a figure upon the ground not too far away...ahhh, so this was her trophy. He decided to see if the man was alright. After all, he never wished to kill, only if twas in defense.*
*When he rolled the person over, he gasped. Tobbs! And she was bleeding! Lifting her up quickly, he carried her in the direction of the Pearl. Mayhap he'd take care of her there until she was able to walk, then deliver her back to the Turners' house.*
*Well, he had a day of caring for her before he felt a shift and voices echoed the corridor. Great, they'd already boarded and were sailing off...*
*Knowing full well that Jack would be soon enough to notice one of his crew members missing, he brought Tobbs up into one of the cabins and cared for her an entire day before deciding he'd probably be forced to walk the plank anyway. So, he hid most of the times, going once above deck to gather supplies that one night. He managed to keep her illness and himself secret by telling one of the crew members he came across to say that, whenever Tobbs was asked for, "she was taking leave in one of the cabins, a bit ill from things." She was always considered asleep or resting and not to be disturbed. He managed that with persuasion with a saber and a few gold coins...but all in all, it worked, and Tobbs stayed unconscious but alive for the days that followed...till the time of the attack approached...*
*One day, she actually awoke, but to his suprise, she didnt yell for help, lose her temper, or resort to anything other than asking, "Is Jack alright?" Suprised, he nodded, and she continued on in this manner, waking and asking again, then sleeping silently.*
*Soon enough though a few days later, there was loud shouting. He could make out the name "Tobbs" in what was being said. Hiding in the closet that was there, he watched through a crack someone open the cabin doors. When that person saw Tobbs lying pale upon the covers, medicine, bandages, and all the necessary assessments for the ill and wounded there, they called out loudly, and soon many footsteps could be heard. So the secret was revealed, and Tobbs was found...**Aye, there came a time when she woke, but ashe knew she needed to heal and would rather not like to worry the crew. So when time went on, she grew her strength, and planned the next day to go above deck and see Jack and the others.* *Tobbs heard her name, like a whisper. She stirred and woke from her sleep, seeing a few people standing at the doorway. First glancing quizzically around, then back to them, she stood slowly yet lightly and grinned. When hearing someone calling from above deck and a shot fired (little did she know twas Will...eunuchs these days )she looked to her saber and weapons that were lying on the table, dismissing the ache coming from her side, where Rassie had plunged her saber into. There was a large wrap wrapped around her tummy, but she took no notice of it. She had to see Jack now...so she made her way to the doorway where a few people stood, her saber now in hand.* *She nodded in a greeting to them, heading slowly up the stairs, her eyes looking all around her, sstudying what was going on. So the fight was soon to begin...really soon...she made sure her saber was with her before silently walking up next to Jack, unnoticed at first due to his concentration upon the upcoming fight. She ran her finger along the sword charm she'd been given and remained still next to him, letting the wind toss her hair about, and feeling the sunfor the first time in awhile...* (ooc:ahahaha...looonnggg post...aha...*pokes them all and grins*
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Post by Elizabeth Swann/Turner on Sept 29, 2003 0:30:33 GMT -5
*Elizabeth stayed long looking out at the sea as the others busteled about her. Her mind soeley on her children, were they safe were they being cared for. Were they scared? She knew James would be the brave one and take care of his sister as best he could. She couldn't help it when a few small tears formed in her eyes. Barbossa would pay for taking her children. If she didn't see to it herself she knew Will or Jack would. She dashed the tears away quickly when Sarah came up and gave her a comforting hug. She smiled at her friend gently as she moved off, no doubt to find Maria. Her eyes narrowed when she heard Jack yell that they were coming up on the cutlass and her hands found the hilt of a dagger she had brought with her from the blacksmith shop. No sooner had she begun to pace towards where the others were , than had Will come up and taken her below decks, taking her hands in his own and pleading with her to stay there before kissing her and walking of.* Not bloody likely. *She muttered. There was no way she wasn't at least going to be there to see Barbossa meet his end. She moved to the door half expecting it to be barracaded at least, and was surprised when it swung upon. She walked back on decks determinedly and stood right next to will, allowing her hand to slip into his own for a momant and giving a gentle squeeze. She then looked to Jack and set her shoulders determinedly.* If you want me below decks Jack then you're going to have to cast me in irons. Those are my children out there. I gave birth to them and I have just as much right to be here fgighting for their safety as you or Will or anyone else on this ship has for that matter. *She said defiantly*
Turner Twins
*After having been cast into the room Catherine sat in the corner crying softly. James removed the gag the wicked man had stuffed in his mouth before sticking his tounge out at the door the man, whom he figured must be Captain Barbossa, had left through before going over to his sister and hugging her tightly, then removing her gag as well* I want momma and poppa... *She sniffled pitifully* It's ok Cathy, mommy and daddy will come for us. *He said as comfortingly as possible. They both jumped when the doorknob turned, and James grabbed a candle holder off a nearby desk, holding the heavy metal stick as best he could in his small hands* You leave me and my sissy alone whoever you are. *he tried to say bravely though there was a tremble to his voice. Catherine huddling behind him and peeking over his shoulder. They watched as a woman stepped towards them, and she appeared to be carrying food.*
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Post by Arayel Montclaire on Sept 29, 2003 0:45:09 GMT -5
*Arayel spent most of her time making sure the riggings were secure and the sails set properly with the rest of the crew when suddenly she heard Jack shout to man the cannons, as she moved to comply she was suddenly grabbed by Will to handle the helm as he escorted his wife below decks. She nodded and stayed with the ships wheel a while before finally handing it off to Rick. He seemed more suited to keep the ship on course anyhow. When Maria went overboard Arayel was just about to dive in after her but noticed Emma had already done so. Leaving Maria's rescue in Emma's capable hands Arayel went to go help with the cannons. After helping Evelyn secure the cannnons to the deck she walked over towards the others and nodded when Evelyn asked Jack what to do, and he said be ready to fight. That was one thing Arayel could do, and do well. She loosened her rapier and dagger from their sheaths so they would be ready and easily drawn once the fighting began. She looked over towards where Jack and Will stood, noticing Elizabeth had made her way back on deck again and grinned slightly. She would be glad once they had retrieved the kiddies. The Turners were good people as far a she could see and didn't deserve the likes of what Barbossa had done.*
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Post by Emma Hawkins/Rick MacKinnon on Sept 29, 2003 5:57:48 GMT -5
"Oh,to 'Ell with it!"Emma stood up,throwing off the blanket.She was feeling a little better,she reasoned.She paced the length of the cabin a few times,getting the blood pumping in her legs again,warming herself up faster."There's no bloody way I'm missin'-"Just then,there was a shot.Emma jumped."They can' be startin' already?!"She yelped.She swung her arms experimentally a few times,and judged that she definitely still had enough strength to drive a sword through a man.She smiled grimly,unsheathing her sword and putting it once more in her hand.
It rested there perfectly.
Emma opened the door and went out,watching carefully for any sign of Jack...if this melee hadn't already started,he was likely to send her back down.But he wasn't below,so she began making her way to where the action would be taking place...
Rick gritted his teeth,adjusting their course slightly to help them close the gap between the Pearl and the Cutlass.It wouldn't be long now until the fighting began.He heard a gunshot behind him and barely flinched.Typical.Emotions running high before a battle,people getting jumpy-there wasn't any scream,so bhe judged that the gun had misfired relatively harmlessly.His bright green eyes stayed set on the Cutlass,drawing ever nearer...just a few minutes out of range of the cannons...
Just for a moment,he allowed himself to think of Emma."Speaking of people who do stupid things..."he muttered,hoping sincerely that she would manage to keep herself out of trouble...just for a little while...
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Post by Jack Sparrow on Sept 29, 2003 14:47:39 GMT -5
:Jack's eyes had been constantly on the sea, listening to Evelyn with a certain level of insterest, but also being sure that any movement on the Cutlass was noted. His eyes flickered towards the helm of the Cutlass.....wondering if Barbossa knew just how angry he'd mad the pirate Captain:
:When Elizabeth went on deck, he only gave her a faint smile, telling her he understood, but wanted her safe...He looked over at her:
"Elizabeth....get to the kiddies first...savvy? Leave Barbossa to me..." His voice traveled to the ears of all those on deck Barbossa was to be Jack's kill...nobody elses and he meant it:
:That said Jack just waited, letting his crew arm the ship. He trusted them all. Pacing the deck he finally took his typical position....near the bow, staring into the water. it was a small sound behind him that made him turn.:
:When he did he was staring at Tobbs. He blinked, confused for a moment, then quite suddenly he hugged her tightly, then abrutly pulled away, feeling her wince from the wound she had:
:Jack's entire body seemed to shiver as he stared at her and finally got out in a voice sort of stangled from shock: "Don't scare me like that again Victoria!" and to the surprise of all, and the embarassment of Jack, he felt himself crying, and stuggled not to:
:Brushing back the tears furiously, Jack hugged Tobbs: "I don't want to lose you...." He got out. "You were the only thing keeping me half sane when I was lost...so don't you dare think you're going to die before me!" He said, sort of laughing...then he finally laughed a bit then added:
"We've got kiddies to save...I want you safe...." He said slowly. "But knowing you you'll be up and about anyway......"
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Post by Elizabeth Swann/Turner on Sept 29, 2003 15:47:10 GMT -5
*Elizabeth was glad Jack hadn't made it a point to insist that she stay below decks. She nodded her head firmly when he told her to get the children first.* Don't worry Jack, my children are my life, and my first priority. *She said softly, then turned to look at Will quite seriously.* Will, please promise me you won't do anything to get yourself hurt? I don't know what the children and I would do without you. And I don't wan't to find out either. *She ran her hand through his hair and laid her palm against his cheek before turing round to look out at the Cutlass as they sped towards her. She knew it wouldn't be long now.*
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Post by Evelyn on Sept 29, 2003 17:19:25 GMT -5
~Evelyn finished with a smile but, Jack's face was full of anger and concern so she dismissed herself silently and stepped back. She went to the side of the ship and looked ahead of the bow at the approaching ship and sighed. Evelyn could sense the tension of the anticipation. She gripped her sword and pat her dagger she had hidden in her boot. "All in place." she said and looked out at the horizon, the glittering of the sea and she closed her eyes feeling the sea breeze blow her hair to the side. She started to remember the first time she had killed a man and she shook her head, trying to erase it from her memory was the impossible task she had had to face in her dreams, the whimpering of the old man, the pushing and sick encouragement from the crew of the Devil's Wrath, and finally the old man groveling at her feet not to kill him. 'A life for a life is impossible to give,' she had told herself the night after she was forced to kill him. "But I can help others and never raise my sword against those weaker than I." she said softly to herself suddenly realizing she had said it aloud. Evelyn's eyes turned to Elizabeth and Will. They needed her help and she was there to give it. ~
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