Of Greeks and Pirates. Part 15. party like gods!

[Victoria Brighton]

*Tobbs leaned against a stone as Jack came beside her and she nodded, recounting the fight and rather proud she had been able to fight along side such a great crew.*

"Indeed, a great fight...though some of us decided to go divin' off slabs of marble and whatnot..."

*She shook her head at him and decided dragging this on for a bit might be fun, although she knew he'd done it for Roux really and the rest of the crew, and that made her respect and admire him more than she had.*

*She gave a startled glance around when she felt something prick her and noted Jack's mention about bug bites. Concluding the same thing, she resumed her 'I don't need any help' stance when he offered his help with her leg.*

"I'm fine really, just a small scratch is all..."

*She tried standing straight upon it and winced a bit, catching his knowing glance. She rolled her eyes again and looked a way for a second. As she turned her eyes back to him everything was changed. Her foot was better, her surroundings were incredibly beautiful, and there was, in fact, wine and food.*

*She noted Jack's arm around her, and she edged in a bit closer to him, listening to his words and laughing softly herself as she realized his focus was on the wine as well.*

I don't doubt 'ow this party shall end up!....You know, now that I think about it, I'm rather glad this all 'appened...though I've got Someone to worry about when it comes ta almost Anythin'!"

*She wondered for a brief second why she'd admitted she worried and cared about Jack as she wouldn't have in the past, but gazing back up to him, she dismissed the wondering and decided she'd put her trust in him once more....after all, he didn't take the box, nor let her go to her doom by barging into that cave, and he'd offered his help again, and he'd saved Roux and made the god and Linea happy, and he'd, well, he'd done pretty much everything that would indicate he was trustworthy...*

"Yer a brave man, Jack, I shoulda taken note of that before...and while I might tease you about it, I thought what ya did back in that cave was...well, very grand, very honorable..."

*She was being completely serious as she spoke, and she raised a brow as she acknowledged her own words and wished she had some rum to blame it on in case he thought her odd or off, as she knew not of his feelings. She gazed into the eyes she felt so captivated by before, now feeling a small stir, should it be called that, in her heart as she looked into them for some sign of his thoughts...*

*She didn't know what to think, what to say, this was all rather hard for her to grasp, as she'd been hurt so many times before when it came to people, and she'd blocked out any type of emotion until the past few days. She tried to think elsewhere so he wouldn't feel awkward at her words, as she knew not was he thought yet, and so she focused on the wine.*

"But...aye...let's see about that wine!"

*She tried to turn her eyes from his, but could not for the longest time. Eros had aimed and struck quite well, and though Tobbs was obstinate and tried to appear dependent, she really had already grown a hidden flame for Jack...Eros just gave it a good nudge indeed, and now here she was, standing in Jack's arms, completely unaware for what he felt and rather nervous about how she was feeling.*

[Jack Sparrow]

::Jack listened. Something he didn't really do often. but honor was something Jack wasn't familar with and he denyed it quickly:: "It wasn't honor, luv. I just don't think I'd have been as happy as some might have been immortal, savvy?"

::His eyes sparkled and he lead her over to some wine and toasted silently:: "To whatever the tide brings then?" He questioned. "or to wherever the wind takes our ship?" it didn't matter. He was happy. His crew as safe. He had two children and what more could he ask for for the moement?::

:Jack grinned:: "Well....welcome aboard Miss Victoria."

[Roux]

// Will. Jack suggested this for you. Hope you like it//

Apollo just smiled and laughed. "You've a lifetime to learn the tricks of the gods, Linea. just enjoy what is before you now. your friends are safe. And you are home. rest assured I'll have made a second home on the Black Pearl. So you don't have to fear being parted from them."

The god looked down at Linea a moment then took her hand. "just know you will always have a home no matter what path you want to take. you have me here. and love."

"powers, tricks. Those things do not keep gods entertained for long it's what they do with the time that has been given to them. you now can change many things. You must decide what you'll do now."

his voice was gentle now. And he smiled. "but it's a time for celebration. joy. Go. and be with your friends if you want to be. And laugh. you have forever to be happy. Start now."

and the god waved his hand once more. And Elizabeth Turner appeared. Confused of course. but unharmed and indeed she looked beautiful, even amongst all the legendary beauties of Greece.

Apollo looked over at Will. "we should all celebrate with those we cherish." He said, his voice rippling in the young man's head.

And then he turned his attention to Hermes, awaiting a wise cracking remark of sorts. A playful hit on the shoulder. Something. anything. The young god had been silent to long. He waited. "Well? Have you nothing to say, brother of mine?"#nosmileys

[Victoria Brighton]

"Wasn't honorable, you say? I beg to differ!"

*She was rather glad he hadn't felt awkward about what she told him and she had a teasing glimmer in her eyes. She saw his deed as honorable, whether he did, or not, and she wouldn't have her mind changed, she told herself.*

*She took up the wine and toasted in return to both, listening to his welcoming, and she gave a rather playful and mischevious look, her words adding every bit of her happiness in them.*

"My thanks fer the welcome, Captain, and what a fine time we shall 'ave before us....but you must remember, Jack..."

*By now she was whispering the last part in his ear, the same playful and mischevious glimmer in her eyes.*

"Yer not off the 'ook yet Sparrow."

*Lingering there for a few seconds, she took another drink of her wine as she edged again closer to him, gazing around a bit at the crew as they merrily made their ways around Olympus. She turned back to Jack and the old tune struck up in her mind again.*

"A pirate's life for me indeed..."

[Will Turner]

*Will glanced about himself as a glow surrounded him and before he knew it he was standing upon Mount Olympus. His jaw dropped as he curiously and cautiously eyed his surroundings. It was breathtaking. In fact there were no words to describe the beauty that laid before him and all about it, it was like nothing he had ever seen before. Then he smiled at Linea and Apollo. As he glanced over his shoulder he caught sight of the interaction between Tobbs and Jack and his smile grew. It seemed Eros had targeted a good portion of the crew. However Will suddenly felt a sense of lonliness, wishing like never before that Elizabeth was here with him. And then suddenly he saw her and heard the voice of Apollo. Will smiled brightly and rushed towards her, lifting her in his arms and spinning her around.* Elizabeth! I've missed you so much, I can't believe you're really here. *He exclaimed, returning her to her feet. Then he wrapped his arms about her and kissed her lovingly for a tender moment before pulling away.* You fit perfectly here, with all the godesses. *He said softly, brushing her cheek with his hand. He was glad she was with him now, it wouldn't have been the same for him without her.* Thank you Apollo. *He said, smiling at the God. He tipped his head to him and then wrapped his arms about Elizabeth again, holding her happily.*

[Evelyn]

Evelyn looked on as Jack fell and then she looked away, but then, there was no final cracking of bones, no gurgle of death, instead she found Jack safely landing nearby and she smiled, happy to see he had survived the ordeal. Suddenly, she felt a warm hand clasp around her shoulder and she turned to see Eric. Hearing Jack mention going back to Port Royale Evelyn frowned a bit, but accepted what would come.

As Eric spoke Evelyn chuckled. "I guess I did! Sorry 'bout tha' Eric, I knew how much ye would have LOVED ta have seen me dead." Evelyn said giving him a wink and a playful nudge. As he murmered something Evelyn lifted a brow, she hadn't quite caught his last words but they were sad ones. Just as she was about to run after him though, she spotted a glint of an arrow going straight towards a few people. She lifted a brow watching almost translucent arrows fly about, but none were directed at her and Eric and she pondered this for a moment...

Then digging in her pockets, she felt the necklace, and looked up. She would give it to him now, she thought. "Eric mate! Hold on a secon'!" Evelyn called out to him but just as she went after him she found herself suddenly transported somewhere else.

Evelyn peered around the place and blinked a bit. She had reached Eric a split second before they were transported, and held onto his shoulder as she looked about. It was beautiful! Beyond words really, when she spotted the rum a wide grin crossed her face. Evelyn's eyes suddenly turned bright, not because of where they were...or so much the rum...well at least not SIMPLY because of the rum, but also because they would not be leaving so soon. Eric would be sticking around a bit longer, his departure now delayed a bit.

Evelyn turned her head to Eric and grinned. "Looks like ye won' be leavin' me too soon...hehe...guess yer goin' ta have ta stand my presence fer a bit longer." Evelyn said giving a cheerful laugh. She glanced around and placed her honey eyes back on him. "I's beautiful, isn' it?" Evelyn told him, lifting a brow and staring around. "C'mon, le's get some rum!" Evelyn told him, giving him a gentle slap on the back and then heading towards the rum.

[Elizabeth Swann/Turner]

*Elizabeth had sat up in bed suddenly. She furrowed her brows and felt all feeling of illness and tire leave her. She closed her eyes and held them shut for a moment, and when she reopened them, her eyes grew wide with suprise. Somehow, she had been told what was going on by Apollo, but she thought it was more a dream rather than reality. She gazed around and her eyes caught ahold of Will as he rushed towards her.

"Will!"

*Her exclamation was full of longing and love for him. She was unsure if this was still a dream, but she didn't care anymore. Her eyes danced with delight and she laughed happily when he lifted her up and spun her in his arms. When she heard his voice, she knew it must be real, her being here with Will was real, and she cherished the fact.*

"I've missed you Will, and every day as I sat looking out to the seas for you. I can't believe it either; it doesn't matter to me, as long as I'm here with you!"

*She leaned close to him as he kissed her lovingly, returning the kiss and wishing rather not to pull away, but remain in the embrace. After all, it would make up for the past weeks he'd been away, quite fairly, at that...but she knew she couldn't stand there forever. She blushed and placed her hand upon his as he told her she fit amongst the goddesses and brushed her cheek. She turned to see whom Will addressed when he thanked Apollo.*

"Apollo? So it was you then. Thank you so much, you don't know what a relief this is for me."

*She rested against him as he wrapped his arms around her, gazing up in his eyes and letting a playful smile claim her lips. She had noted Jack Sparrow's presence and his crew.*

"You really have been gone too long, Mr. Turner. And what's this about a crew being here? Let me take a fair guess- Jack Sparrow? What is he doing here? Or do I get a fair chance to guess that as well?"

*She placed her hand on his cheek and sighed softly.*

"Another grand adventure by the imfamous pirates? As long as you aren't hurt, I'll be cordial."

*She laughed softly as she made it sound like she'd go to each one of the crew and be rather bitter if she found Will injured, as she might plan to do if he was. Kissing him affectionately once more, she gave a contented sigh at the end of such a long trip away from him.*

[Will Turner]

*Eric suddenly heard Evelyns voice rise up from behind him and he spun around quickly only to f ind that he was somewhere else. He looked about himself nervously, feeling himself over for wounds. This place was beautiful and he figured he had just been killed and was now in heaven. But then he saw the whole crew, and the Gods and Godesses and realized he was alive after all. He glanced over at Evelyn as she spoke and a warm smile crossed his lips and his eyes looked upon her tenderly. So it seemed his departure was delayed. And he'd spend every moment of this delay with her, knowing he may never see her again after this. He watched her as she walked towards the rum, taking in every bit of her with his eyes that he could and his smile grew. Quickly he trotted after her, throwing his arm about her shoulder as he followed her to the rum.*[/color]

*Will smiled brightly as Elizabeth spoke. He had missed the sounds of her voice and relished in every word she spoke to him. He had almost forgotten the fact he worried about returning home to a mad woman. Instead she seemed happy to see him. He pressed his hand upon hers when she put it on his cheek and he grinned.* It would take a lot of explaining to tell you why we're here. *He laughed, and then glanced at Jack and shook his head a little. The man was insane, how he was still alive Will would never know. It seemed like he didnt need immortality after all. In a sense, it was already his. He kissed her as their lips met again and then he held her tighter.* Im fine, but next time I'm not leaving you behind. *He said, giving her a playful wink. Then he nodded towards the rum and wine.* Care for a drink? *He asked, looping his arm through hers.*

[Rymonlinéa]

:Linea chuckled at Roux's words and looked at him.:

I'm glad to make my home with you my dear, it's a beautiful home I must say. Though, it makes me happy still that you wish to be on the Pearl as well. A lifetime I have to learn many things, but those things can be put to far better use as you and your brother have shown time and again then just for entertainment.

:She smiled up at him brightly.:

As you said, I have forever to be happy, and I am. I thank you for that.

:Then she watched what Roux did next in bringing Elizabeth to Olympus and smiled. The god knew how to make people happy with simple gestures of love. A wonderful thing he did for Will and she giggled as she watched the two get reaquainted.:

That was very sweet of you Roux, very sweet.

[Rose Glassman/Hawk Aureye]

Hermes had, for once, been perfectly content to watch the joy and love unfold before him. His brother had found his mate...their father would understand his attachment to the mortal girl, as he would also understand Hermes's wish to not tie himself down...to watch the women he cared for pass him by, to mourn them, and to move on. It was simply a matter of preference.

As Apollo addressed him, Hermes grinned broadly. "I'm content to observe for now, thanks...though let me tell you, brother, you're in for a lifetime of teasing." He laughed, happy to be home, and went to embrace Linea, kissing her hand. "Welcome home, Lady Linea. I'm sure you'll be more than happy with my dear brother." He grinned cheerfully and moved over to Rose and Hawk, slinging an arm around each twin's shoulders. "Me...I'm content to watch over my beloved charges from above."

Rose grinned at the god, then her eye traveled over to the table. "Wine!" she cried in delight and instantly pulled away, running over to the table to grab some.

Hawk groaned. "Oh, ye gods, 'o put the wine where Rose could see it?! ROSE!" He ran off after his sister, looking terrified.

Hermes simply laughed as he watched them go. Yes, he'd picked the perfect charges...

[Evelyn]

Evelyn hurried off towards the wine and looked around as she felt an arm about her shoulders. She looked up and noticed it was Eric and she grinned. "Wasn' goin' ta let me finish off all the wine, were ye? " Evelyn asked him lifting a curved brow and grabbing herself a goblet.

Suddenly she blinked as she noticed Rose rushing towards the wine. "NO!" Evelyn cried and she dove after the wine pitcher, beginning to fill her cup to the top, knowing Rose would do away with every bit of it if they let her. "Eric! Quick!" Evelyn then half gave, half tossed the goblet Eric's way. "Ye better take that, this ones goin' ta take it all if she can." Evelyn said with a laugh as she poured herself a goblet full.

Then she turned to look around their surroundings and noted as a strange woman appeared with Will and he was very content with her. Obviously this is the Elizabeth everyone's been talking about. She looked to Eric and nodded her way. "Eric mate, is tha' that Elizabeth girl, she's Will's girl, right?" She asked him nudging him in the side a bit.

As she spoke she stared around and saw wonderful waterfalls about and she found herself walking towards them...it was just SO beautiful here...

[Will Turner]

*Eric grinned down at her and then gave an odd look Roses way as the lass came rushing towards the wine. He took a step back as Evelyn dove at it as well, filling her goblet to the brim and Eric burst into laughter. He shook his head as he caught the goblet Evelyn tossed him and he raised a brow. As he recovered from his laughter he hurried to the wine pitcher and filled the goblet, holding his cup up towards Rose and then he took a much needed and very large gulp of it. When Evelyn nudged him and mentioned Elizabeth he looked confused for a moment, glancing around and then his eyes landed on the two together. He tipped his head a bit wondering how she had gotten there, figuring it must have been the doing of one of the gods.* Yeah, thats Wills wife. I was away when they got married, they seem happy. *He stated thoughtfully. His eyes turned back to Evelyn as he watched her wandering towards some of the brillant waterfalls and he smiled. To him, she was as beautiful as her surroundings. He took another sip of wine though his eyes were still on her and he sighed. A moment later he felt a gentle tap upon his shoulder and he turned, only to find himself staring at a woman whose beauty extended beyond mortal words and thought. He blinked a moment.*[/color]

*The Goddess smiled at him and placed her slender hand upon his shoulder. She could read his every thought, knew his every feeling and her eyes glanced towards Evelyn.* You love her, do you not? *She asked, her voice gentle and warm as her brillant eyes fell upon Erics own.*[/color]

*Eric blinked again and then he lowered his head and nodded. He loved Evelyn more than he thought he would ever love a woman again. But he knew it didn't matter. He sighed heavily as his head rose again and he shrugged.* I do but its just...seeing her here....if I stay any longer I know I'll never leave. And I have to leave, it's what's best for both of us. *He said sadly. He didn't want to leave, he wanted to be with her always. But he knew it was the only way.*[/color]

*The Goddess, Artemis, smiled once more and she nodded knowingly. She knew what was in these two young hearts, and she wanted to help them both.* Eric, if you wish it of me, I can return you to your home now. You will not have to wait to be taken there by ship. *She stated, waving a hand in no general direction.*[/color]

*Eric pondered the offer made by Artemis for a long moment and finally he figured it would be best if he accepted. He swallowed hard, squeezing his eyes shut and he nodded again.* Yes, I would like that. *He stated reluctantly.*[/color]

*Artemis nodded her head.* So be it. *She stated and with a wave of her hand a gentle glow seemed to surround Eric and she smiled at him warmly. But suddenly he jumped backwards and shook his head. Artemis looked at him oddly, wondering why he was changing his mind, knowing that he shouldn't.*[/color]

*He jumped back and shook his head.* Aretmis, please not yet. Give me a moment to say goodbye to her. I need that. *He stated. Artemis stared at him a long moment but the glow left him and she waved her hand towards Evelyn. Eric smiled at her and tipped his head, then rushed towards Evelyn. He grabbed the goblet from her hand and set it on a table, scooping her hands up in his. His eyes were warm and gentle and he pulled her to him.* Evelyn I...if I linger here I wont be strong enough to go. Artemis has offered to let me leave now but I couldn't leave without saying goodbye. *He said in a gentle voice, gazing at her tenderly.*[/color]

[Sarah Fleming]

Sarah gasped as everything became gold and beautiful. She gasped as Elizabeth suddenly appeared before Will and Sarah began to rush over to her, but stopped herself,Liz and Will needed sometime to themselves. Instead Sarah walked over to Maria. Are you going back to Tortuga? Why don't you come stay with the Turners and I in Port Royale? I think you would be happy there.Sarah became silent as she gazed around the room. Don't you wish you could stay here forever? It's beautiful, is it not? Sarah sighed. She didn't want to leave her friends, especially Eric. She knew he was Evelyn, but she could not help liking him a little bit.

[Evelyn]

Evelyn had been lifting a brow at the waterfalls sipping her wine heavily. She placed her hand out to touch the waters and not a drop of wet water fell upon her. She lifted a brow and shook her head, a grin upon her face. "Odd...odd indeed." She stated as she took the goblet to her lips again.

Suddenly her goblet was taken from her and Eve's eyes grew angry. "Who took my bloody wine?" She growled as she spun around and saw Eric. She widened her eyes and instantly her facial expressions turned a bit softer. "Oh, Eric mate...ye know better than ta do tha'...I coulda killed ye on the spot." She said with a chuckle.

As he took up her hands and pulled her closer she blinked confused. "What? Er...what are doin'?" she asked but as he spoke her heart sunk. He was leaving her quicker than she thought he would. Did he NOT want to be there? As he told her it would be harder to leave if he waited she nodded silently, not able to meet his eyes. "O' course ye wouldn' be strong enough...ye always were a bloody softie." Evelyn told him with a wink a slight chuckle.

Evelyn bit her lip and found it difficult to breathe, it was all happening so fast, too fast. "Eric, I, if it were up ta me...ye know we wouldn' part mate..." she gave a short laugh. "...I kinda like ye...but...I understand. I don' think I'D be able ta leave ye if it were me who had to go really...but its fer the best." Evelyn stated still darting her eyes about, not able to meet his. She didn't cry, didn't even get choked up, she had prepared for this and had already cried for it.

She wanted him to leave seeing her smile, just so he wouldn't feel so bad about leaving her. She smiled slightly and dug her hands in her pockets. Then she felt the necklace. "Oh! Bloody 'ell! I almost forgot! Here!" Evelyn took out the braided, leather necklace. "Its fer you...I figured ye needed SOMETHING ta remember me by, ye can' get rid o' me completely." She told him with a wide grin, although deep down she really wanted to simply sulk.

She allowed him to look over the necklace. "I made it. Its erm, just som braided leather an' I couldn'...er..." Evelyn felt a bit nervous, looking at the necklace now it seemed a bit too plain to give to him, she wanted to give him something nice, like he had given her but this was all she could come up with. "...I couldn' find anythin' really nice fer the center so, I jus' ripped a pieced o' my red sash, I braided it and that's it. A bit plain, crude, and rough...but I think it embodies me pretty well, don' ye think?" Evelyn asked lfiting a brow.

[Maria Maharet/Turner]

" Port Royal?" * She grinned knowing it wasn't quite what she would call home. Maria never thought the simple life of Port Royal suited her.* " I think I'll 'ead back to Tortuga with the crew..." * She could tell that Sarah was disappointed, by the way her face fell after her response..* " You know as well as I do I don't fit into that crowd...." * Maria toyed with her bracelette a bit before speaking once more.* " I'm a pirate.." * Maria said proudly grinning*