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Post by Rose Glassman/Hawk Aureye on Jul 16, 2004 16:34:45 GMT -5
Orestes watched the scene unfold with anxious, glowing eyes. Biting his lip, he looked from Rose, poised for battle, to Hawk, nervously watching Jack, and finally to Jack...no, he couldn't let this happen. He watched Roux try to stop him and realized Jack didn't know what was coming...
"Jack, you cannot!" Orestes yelled, shedding his mortal guise once and for all. The shell seemed to burst, fly off of him, as he stood tall and glowing as Hermes. He raised himself into the air, hovering just as far away from the box as Jack was. "Jack," he said slowly, "listen to me. You don't know - " Just in time, Hermes stopped. Jack was proud and cocky...telling him what he didn't know would only infuriate him.
"Don't do this," he pleaded instead. There was a real note of anxiety in his voice...Jack had to hear it. He had to know how much rested on his decision. Sure, Hermes could grab the box with his power and move it...but he wanted to see what Jack would do. When the moment came, he wanted to see if the man could make the right decision. Choices determined everything...it was time for Jack to make his.
"Please, Jack..." Hermes locked golden eyes on Jack's own, trying to convey the urgency and the importance of this moment.
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Post by Evelyn on Jul 16, 2004 17:46:02 GMT -5
((OOC: Alright, I've got Bossa's permission to help move this along and post as Bossa, okay everyone?))
Selina had been urging Callisto on when suddenly she opened a door in the black stone and Selina backed away. Revealing the great room inside she could only blink. She held her breath staring about the beautiful room. Staring up she noticed as the Box of Immortality floated above a slab of marble and she blinked. As Callisto spoke again and told everyon to go after it Selina growled.
Soonly, Jack's crew was invading the room and Selina jumped towards Callisto. "You bloody wench! You told me you would give it to me!" Selina growled as she took out her sword and placed it under her chin. However, just as she did so she noticed Jack rapidly climbing the statue of Dionysus to get to the box and Selina took off at top speeds. She looked upwards at Jack and she picked up some dust as she slid to a halt near the statue. "DAMN!" Selina cried.
She needed to get to that, for her to be immortal, to join Damien forever. Looking about frantically, she fought her way towards the statue of Apollo, when she encountered Barbossa, or rather, he snatched her away from Battle.
Barbossa had glared at Jack as he entered. "Jack! Ye bloody sea rat! Where 'ave ye been?" Barbossa asked him giving him an evil smirk and throwing back his head a bit. "Get 'em boys!" he called out and soon his crew were upon Jack's crew. They were fighting back ruthlessly, and as Barbossa was about to plunge into battle himself he noted Jack heading towards a statue. "Where in the devil...?" He looked up and noticed as that statue was closes to the box of immortality and he growled loudly.
Looking about he found Selina heading his way and he grabbed her by the collar gruffly. "YOU!" He barked at her, his yellowed teeth showing brilliantly. "I want ye ta get up there an' get tha' damned box before him!" Barbossa said as he turned Selina around violently and lifted her face with a gruff hand to see Jack.
Selina stared up and then tore herself away from Barbossa's grasp. "Get your bloody hands away from me!" Selina called at him. She glared at him. "I'm going to get it for myself! You cannot stop me!" And with that Selina sprinted away, beginning to rapidly climb the statue of Apollo.
Barbossa looked her over with an evil grin. Watching as she left he grinned at her. "Tha's my girl, Selina...tha's my girl." He said with a nod. He knew Selina would be wanting to get to that box, he knew Damien would live forever and thus it would make sense for her to want to achieve immortality too, thus also making her more desperate than Jack to get the box. He grinned and knew she'd have to come down with the box at some point...and he'd be waiting...
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Post by Maria Maharet/Turner on Jul 16, 2004 18:03:54 GMT -5
* All Maria could do was watch as Jack consistently climbed to reach the Box of Immortality. * " Don't do it, Jack.." * She said under her breath. With her eyes still on him she took out her blade, attempting to do with it what she will if something were to come up. Her nails dug into the fine leather of its handle as the tension grew deeper as Jack drew closer. It didn't even seem that Orestes could stop him.* " I can't stand this. It's bloody suicide!" * She said to Sarah in an aggrivated tone. She turned her gaze back to Jack, the man of the moment, who had most of the crew's worries toward him*
Will Edit: Maria and Sarah I noticed in your posts yer a wee bit confused mates. This fight isnt on the pearl its in a cave, and Evy and Eric are on the Pearl so you wouldnt see them right now. Just didnt want ya to be confused! ^_^[/color]
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Post by Will Turner on Jul 16, 2004 19:02:44 GMT -5
*When Evelyn said that Damien had been a vampire Eric looked at her with surprised eyes. He hadn't ever thought they really existed, felt they were only stories your parents told you to freak you out as a child before bedtime. And now there was one lying dead on the floor before him. Then he grinned and glanced at her as she said she was just too good.* They just don't come any better than you. *He said, rolling his eyes. Then placed his sword back in his belt and folded his arms, a phoney proud smile forming on his lips.* I do seem to come in in the knick of time. I like to consider it a gift really. *He stated thoughtfully, then laughed a little. He reached out and patted her shoulder lightly as she stumbled a bit. He knew she wasn't as confident about the fight as she had been earlier now but he knew she was strong and would be fine.* Ah don't worry mate. God won't let ya die now, who would annoy me on the trip back to Port Royal? *He smirked. Then he glanced around, noticing that none of the crew had come yet. He looked over at Evelyn with a rather concerned look on his face.* Somethings not right, where's Jacks crew? Or the rest of Barbossas for that matter. *He stated, cautiously making his way out on deck only to find the beach and Hells Revenge baren.*[/color]
*Will nodded as Jack gave the instructions to the crew. He made his way down to the beach with his hatchet drawn, always the first thing he used if it was handy. But then Jack announced a change in plans. Will grinned a little as plan B seemed a bit more interesting then the first. He quietly followed behind Jack, and the others. His dark eyes darted all around him and above him when suddenly he heard the sound of rustling leaves and caught the signal from Jack to hault. He paused dead in his tracks. Will glanced over at Tobbs as she said Jacks name and he raised a brow. The bloody woman was going to get them caught! She listened about as well as Elizabeth, or Evelyn even. As Jack crept on, Will remained in his place. When he heard the voice of Callisto and caught her words he cringed a little, wondering what Barbossa, or Jack would end up doing with it. Even a good man could be tempted by something like this, using it for all the wrong reasons. Finally Will inched his way forward, though he still remained a good five paces behind the Captain and then his jaw dropped as Tobbs went marching towards the cave.* Bloody hell! She's going to get herself killed. *Will cried in a loud whisper. And then an amused smile came over his face as the Captain tackled her. Well that was unexpected! He followed the others into the cave and tightened his grip on the hatchet, though he damn near dropped it when Jack took off up the statue of Dionysus. So it seemed the Captain was going to take immortality as his own. Will frowned a little and felt his heart sink. This wasn't right, in fact it was wrong in every way and he wondered if Jack could see that, or if it was really immortality for himself that the man was after in the first place. Then he felt himself being kicked in the back. He grunted and stumbled forward, spining just in time to chuck his hatchet at the pirate who kicked him. It hit the man in the head and he crumpled to the ground. Will blinked a moment then drew his sword and let out a growl as he met blades with another of Barbossas miscrits. As he blocked a shot it gave him a moment to see Roux bolting up a statue of himself towards the box to beat Jack to it. Will prayed the mortal God would be the first to reach it. As Hermes revelaed himself the pirate Will was fighting was stunned and it gave Will the chance to finish him off. He ran him through and kicked him away then stood in a half stunned manner himself, gazing up at the Gods and at the Captain.* Don't do it Jack. *He whispered beneath his breath, fearing what the Gods would do if it was apparent Jack wouldn't give up immortality.*
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Post by Evelyn on Jul 16, 2004 19:18:57 GMT -5
Evelyn looked Eric over, catching her breath a bit, as he rolled his eyes. " 'Ey! Don' ye bloody roll yer eyes at me, ye know its true." She told him giving him a wink. As he said it was a gift how he came 'on time' for her rescues she gave out a short laugh. When he mentioned God wouldn't let her die she shrugged. "I guess, there's SOME reason I've been livin' this bloody long, he must need me fer somethin'..." she grunted looking up to the skies and then back at Eric and nudged him lightly.
Evelyn then followed Eric as he went out onto the decks. "Yer right...fer once." Evelyn said with a smirk and looked around the barren beaches. The smooth, white, sand glimmering in the sunlight. She found herself standing quite close to Eric and thinking of a FEW things they could have done here, but shook them out of her head. Her hand had drifted to his slightly and she awkwardly pulled away. "Erm...right..." Evelyn peered around and then noticed footsteps leading into the jungles. "Well, we might as well go lookin' fer 'em!" Evelyn told him as she made her way off the Pearl.
Suddenly the clashing of blades could be heard in the distance as they neared the jungled aread. She turned her face to Eric and looked his face over. She bit her lip, knowing she wasn't in the best condition, but decided to run into it nonetheless. She would be there to fight with Jack and defend her crewmates to the death. "Eric! This way mate!" Evelyn called at him as she rushed off into the jungles.
They approached the giant black mountain and peering inside she saw the crew in the fight for their lives. "Ah, bloody 'ell! They ALWAYS start withou' me." Evelyn growled and looked back to Eric. "Listen, mate. Jus' in case..." Evelyn said with a small smirk. Her look was a mischievious one and she decided to get Eric back for something he had done to her in the past. "...in case I don' see ye again...well..." And with that she grabbed hold of Eric's neck and gave him a deep kiss and then gave him a wink. "Don' wanna die unhappy!" she said briskly and then rushed into battle...
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Post by Will Turner on Jul 16, 2004 20:13:47 GMT -5
*Eric grinned and glanced at her sidelong as she told him his was right for once. Then he raised a brow as he felt her hand brush his. He glanced down and then grinned crookedly, glancing back out towards the beach. It was a rather tempting setting. A beautiful beach, solitute from the rest of the crew. But then, they were only alone because something wasn't right with the others and that rather killed any mood that could possibly be stirring. Then he made his way off the Pearl and followed Evelyn into the trees where the sounds of fighting and shouting could clearly be heard. As she looked him over he did the same to her and there was obvious worry in his eyes. She wasn't at her best after the run in with Damien and he worried about how she'd do in the cave with a battle. He made a promise to himself to not leave her side for any reason. He stood behind her, peering over top of her into the cave and his eyes scanned the two crews and various statues inside. He looked down at her and grinned.* You cant start every fight in the world Evy. *He winked and then a mischevious look came over her face. He looked at her suspiciously and then kissed him suddenly, rather passionatly. As she parted and rushed off he stood there for a moment and blinked stupidly.* Don't wanna die unhappy. *He repeated, bringing his fingers to his lips. Then he raised a brow and grinned, rushing into battle as well with his sword drawn. Well at least if he died here too, he wasn't going to go out unhappy either. Confused maybe, but certainly not unhappy.*[/color]
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Post by Evelyn on Jul 16, 2004 20:49:19 GMT -5
Evelyn ran into battle with her heart lifted and she blushed a bit. She had sensed Eric kiss her back just as much and she knew he was accepting of that last parting kiss. She smiled but soon, reality sunk in, as a blade came her way. Evelyn stepped back, avoiding the tip of the blade, and lunged. Her heart raced as her sword was parried and another blow came to her side. She parried this and smacked the blade away hard before pivoting, twirling, and then driving her sword into the enemy's side.
She looked about in the strange chamber and saw Jack up in the rafter, it seemed. Just then she was shoved to the ground. Evelyn looked up and rolled over, dodging a plunging blade. There was a blast and Evelyn glanced around to see a shot had come her way, but missed as she rolled as well. She stood hurriedly, dodged the blow, and with a few swift flicks of her blade, he was dead.
Barbossa had been fighting furiously, kicking at his enemies, driving them to the ground, and plunging his blade deep into them. He relished in battle and ESPECIALLY in killing of Jack's famed crew. He barked out at his crew suddenly. "Ge' on with it ye scallywags! Kill them all!" His cold eyes glanced over and suddenly he paused. Off in the distance he noticed a curly head bobbing through the crowd.
There was only ONE person with a head of hair like that. "Evelyn Pearl." Barbossa said as his eyes focused upon her. He growled seeing as his crew attacked her fervently, but noticed that she was fending for herself quite well. Her fighting was rather...passionate, she wasn't the best swordsmen, he could see that, but she had a fierceness in her that was...a bit entrancing to him. With that he smiled slyly and glanced around, seeing Selina still making her way towards the Box.
Then he stalked towards Evelyn. He fought his way through, cutting down anyone in his path with a swift blow, the crowd parting like the red sea in fear of him, and he reached her.
"Evelyn Pearl, righ'?" Barbossa said as he sneered at her.
Evelyn plunged her blade in the chest of another and then took the dagger from her boot and flicked it, plunging it into the back of a foe who had gone straight for Tobbs. Suddenly a gruff voice caught her attention and she turned. She knew him, of course, but how did he know her. She simply gave him a confident smirk while wiping the sweat from her brow. "Captain Barbossa...we finally meet." Evelyn told him as she readied her blade and gripped its handle tightly.
"Aye, I guess we do...I've 'eard a lot about ye...miss!" He told her looking her over and giving her a sneer. Then in a flash he flicked his blade, she parried, he lunged and she twisted out of the way. At this Barbossa sneered ever more devilishly. "Yer not an easy one ta kill, I'll give ye tha'...no' tha' 'm tryin' ta kill ye so bad either..." He told her as he shifted and began to circle her.
Evelyn looked him over suspiciously. What was he talking about? Not trying to kill her? Evelyn lifted a brow scanning the man over a bit curiously, and she turned a bit pale, wondering how he had heard of her, and WHY exactly he wasn't attempting to kill her. "Really? Well I haven' even begun ta fight mate." She told him smirking and giving him a smart wink.
"Ha! Yer a tough girl...I respect tha'...quite interestin' in fact..." He said as he glanced her over again and then lunged. Then, reaching down in a flash, he grabbed a bit of dirst and soot from the ground, brought in from the outside, and tossed it in her eyes. He watched as Evelyn recoiled and he ran towards her, pinning her against the walls of the room.
Evelyn glared at him. "What d'ye wan' from me? Ye wan' ta kill me? Go ahead!" she yelled angrily at him, trying to shake him from her.
Barbossa stared her face over carefully, looking over her wild curls, honeyed eyes, and looking her completely over. His face was so close he could feel her breathing on him and he relished in the fact that he was making her QUITE uncomfortable. "Heh heh... yer quite the beauty, miss Pearl...so soft...an' yet...ye've got an undeniable fierceness in ye..." Barbossa told her sneering and closing his eyes.
Evelyn glared at him and then suddenly spit in his face. "Ye bloody bastard! Don' ye think anythin' besides killin' me! Be done with it!" She roared as she twitched.
As Evelyn spat on him Barbossa growled and looked at her. "Yer a bit TOO wild, Miss Pearl...a bit o' trainin' would be in order..." he sneered and with that he backhanded her hard, making her sprawl to the ground. He looked on at her as he began to pull her up by her lovely curls, he frowned a bit, knowing they would be a bit damaged...but that could be remedied...
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Post by Will Turner on Jul 16, 2004 21:10:36 GMT -5
*Eric grinned and tipped his head to the side as a gangly pirate staggered towards him, pointing a sword in the direction of Erics throat. Eric laughed a little, finding it odd that this man who was far smaller than him would attempt to fight him. It ammused him even.* You're as dumb as you look mate. *He stated and engaged the man in battle. He was actually surprised by the mans strength and ability with a sword and so finally, Eric resorted to what he was best with; his fists. He dropped the sword and swiftly punched the man in the side of the head, and then again the stomach. The man bent over and as he did Eric grabbed his head, slamming it into his knee. The pirate groaned and crumpled on his side. Eric smirked and as he glanced back up he gasped horrified. He saw Evelyn on the ground, Barbossa lifting her by her hair and his dark eyes narrowed as a storm brewed in them. He kicked up his sword and grabbed it once more, deciding it best not to go at the twisted Captain unarmed. He wasn't quite as dumb as Will.* Barbossa, you bastard. Let her go, or I swear I'll kill you. *He growled, coming up behind the man and aiming his sword at him. He glanced briefly at Evelyn, his eyes growing tender for a moment, but they grew harsh and cold again as their gaze fell upon Barbossa once more. He would die before he ever let a woman he loved die in front of him again. He may not ever be with her but he still loved her, and would do anything to protect her.*[/color]
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Post by Evelyn on Jul 16, 2004 21:22:50 GMT -5
Barbossa looked around, clutching Evelyn around the neck and he sneered at Eric. "Ah...yer the lucky lad, are ye?" Barbossa asked him gruffly looking him over. He grunted a bit. "Come now, Miss Pearl, ye could 'ave done better than...tha'!" Barbossa sneered looking at him and spitting. Just then Barbossa caught sight of Selina as she inched her way towards the Box and then looked back down at Evelyn. He didn't have time for this, not now.
With that he made his decision, he could always come back for HER later. "Here then, keep 'er! Fer now!" Barbossa said with a harsh laugh and threw Evelyn with a powerful force towards Eric. Barbossa then made a mad dash towards the other end of the hall to see what would happen, and readied himself to take the Box.
Evelyn was shoved into Eric and she fell onto him, stumbling a bit, and she held onto his shoulders to keep herself from sprawling to the ground. "Bloody bastard...don' know WHAT tha' was all about." Evelyn growled still, unconsciously, clutching onto Eric. She smirked at him. "Looks like ye came on time fer once." Evelyn told him with a smile.
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Post by Will Turner on Jul 16, 2004 21:37:29 GMT -5
*Eric scowled at the man as he insulted him but he said nothing, keeping his sword aimed firmly where he'd had it. As Barbossa spit at him, Eric meerley grinned. He'd been spit at before, this was no different then before and like the other times he could have cared less. When he caught on to the fact that Barbossa was probably going to leave it be and go after Selina, Eric let his sword go, seemingly just in time. Barbossa suddenly thrust Evelyn towards him and as she gripped his shoulder and he grabbed her waist quickly. He watched as the Captain hurried to the other end of the hall and he raised a brow, looking back at Evelyn as she spoke.* Can't say that I know either! *He exclaimed, curious as to why Barbossa hadn't killed her when he had the chance. Then he looked down at her and laughed, grinning proudly.* I told you, its a gift! *He stated and then cleared his throat, noticing she was still clutching a hold of him, and he to her. He quickly released her and took a step back, stooping and lifting his sword.* If we stay that close all it'll take is one good jab and we'll both be run through. Not quite ready to be turned into a shiska bob just yet. And besides I'm more fond of beef than shrimp. *He winked, nudging her a bit. Then he turned to face yet another charging pirate.*[/color]
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Post by Sarah Fleming on Jul 17, 2004 3:35:22 GMT -5
Sarah continued brandishing off pirates. She had put her knife away and was now using her sword. She looked near the cave entrance and saw Evelyn and Barbossa fighting. Evelyn looked bad and no where near being ready for a fight. Sarah was about to help her when she noticed Eric swiftly coming to her side. Sarah fought her way towards them. Eric, you need to get Evelyn back to the ship. You know she's going to try to fight, but she can't, she'll get hurt and you know that.
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Post by Jack Sparrow on Jul 17, 2004 8:46:17 GMT -5
::Jack stared at Hermes for a few moments, almost seeming to come back to himself......then..he jumped...leapt.....and landed with a thud on the slab where the Box lay....::
::He wretched it upwards and held it, staring at it a long moment then shook his head:
::All he could hear was his own heart pounding furiously....it was so loud and yet he couldn't hear much else.....Jack's eyes flickered once in confusion and he looked back at Hermes.....to Roux....::
::and then he looked down and realized just how far up he was. His hands trembled once and he nearly dropped the Box.....::
"No...." He whispered. "No. It's wrong." ::Something broke free. His mind wretched itself away.....Jack's stumbled and knelt over, slowly coming back to grips with reality.....::
::No....being Jack Sparrow was who he was.....he fought the Navy, caused general chaos.....drank Rum...got in barfights.......raided pillaged and plundered and it was all fun to him because the risk was that he could in fact....die.......::
::and Rose....Hawk.....Will....his crew.....Tobbs.......Hermes.....Apollo.....faces whirled in his head and he blinked:::
::Then as if he couldn't possibly hurl the Box away fast enough Jack held it in one hand a moment, then flung it to Roux.::: "I belive this belongs to YOU!" He shouted and stumbled backwards from the throw, momentum knocking him askew.....and he began to fall:::
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Post by Roux on Jul 17, 2004 8:53:45 GMT -5
Roux stared on as his brother tried to convince Jack to give up the Box. He waited. praying to whomever would listen to stop this. and Jack leapt.
the Box was in his hands and for a second Roux thought it was over. but then, Jack's eyes changed. For a moment. But that was all he needed.
I believe this belongs to YOU!" Jck yelled and flung the box towards Roux. Reaching out his hands Roux caught the Box, tucking close to his chest as it slammed into him. and then Roux shouted, a denile.
Jack was falling. "NO!" Quickly Roux opened the Box's lid, and was caught full by a burst of pure white light, a flash of lighting and a crash like thunder that rocked the cave.
// Jack gave permission for this post. but we're gonna let everyone have sme reaction time before we post again. alright?//
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Callisto
New Citizen/New Sailor
I am Callisto. Fear me!
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Post by Callisto on Jul 17, 2004 8:58:52 GMT -5
::Callisto stared, well aware of the danger she was in. Well aware of the fight going on around her, but couldn't tear her eyes away from what was happening above them:::
::in what could have been a century or mere seconds Fate had decided. Hermes burst into his god form and hurltd after Jack and Jack had given the Box away...to land in Apollo's hands. And then he had fallen.::
::Apollo had cried out, "NO!" and then opened the Box. The crash of lighting and thunder that followed knocked Callisto off her feet and sent her tumbling to the ground. As if in slow motion she stared upwards in disbelif and horror as Jack dropped towards them::
::Callisto just screamed once then shouted. A sound that on it's own pleaded for help...for mercy that Jack would not die.:
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Post by Jack Sparrow on Jul 17, 2004 9:45:05 GMT -5
::Jack realized he was falling, almost laughed at the irony of it all and honestly in a second resigned himself over to his fate. The shock was his eyes catching a flash of light and hearing thunder...was he dead already..but no...he was falling...he was in fact between that space after he fell back...and before momentum took over and he'd begin his downward plummet......::
"Well.....this is interestin..." He thought to himself. and then his fall began...::#nosmileys
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