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Post by Jack Sparrow on Aug 29, 2004 18:22:03 GMT -5
"What kept you?" Jack shouted and squirmed on the stone table. "Bloody picnic this is!" He turned his head trying to see where his crew was, where they were coming from, and knowing they were sorely outnumbered.:::
"Don't bother killin' them! Cut these ropes and let's go!" Jack shouted to anyone in general. and suddenly...he stopped shouting. Jack stared. One of the natives, maybe in vengence of their priest had taken up the knife. Jack twisted furiously, pulled on the ropes.::
"Damned...sonofa..." Jack pulled on the ropes. The knife was coming down rather quickly. Jack shouted, howled really. The knife sunk into his side. Pain lent him strength, and one of Jack's legs pulled free, flew upwards and kicked the man squarly in the chest. The man was down.::
::Jack sank back, utterly confused and hurting. The City of Gold had better be the size of England to be worth all this trouble. He flailed, and broke one arm free, and he sat up awkwardly, working on the other rope.::
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Post by Fish-legs Bob on Aug 29, 2004 18:34:13 GMT -5
Fishy was next to his captian in a moment, hacking away at the ropes that held him there.
"Even'in' Cap'n," he said with a grin as he freed the first of Jack's limbs. "How was dinner?"
He gave the native at Jack's feet another kick, because he'd started to rise again, and quicky finished untying his captian.
"Come on, they're too many of 'em t' say 'ere long!"
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Post by Eric Jackson on Aug 29, 2004 23:26:42 GMT -5
*Eric mumbled in his sleep as he heard the sound of a gunshot followed a moment later by someone shaking him and calling his name. His eyes blinked open sleepily and he sat up grogily, rubbing his eyes. He heard Evelyn saying something to him but his mind was still comprehending it as he put his hands down. He blinked confused as he glanced around and realized he was alone.* Evelyn? *He called, raising a brow and rising to his feet.
The land about him was lit now only by the pale moonlight and he squinted through the darkness to see if he could see anyone. It seemed as if most of the crew, if not all of them, had taken off to wherever Evelyn was apparently going.* Jack? Will? Anybody? *He called, stumbling around the camp. He saw a womans figure come running into it and she picked up a pistol and took of again.* What in bloody hell is going on? *He grunted, slowly following behind her.
However it wasn't long before he heard another gunshot go off and he stopped, startled for a moment, before picking up his pace. Something was happening to the Captain and the crew. Maybe even to Evelyn. Ahead of him lights appeared accompanied by shouting. Some of it wasn't the crews and by now Eric was starting to get what was happening. So they'd been discovered by natives. He crept up to the village, carefully hiding himself within the safety of a clump of bushes. He could see a few of the crew, far outnumbered by the cannibals and he cringed a little.
Then he spotted Evelyn who was being surrounded by the natives, held at bay only by the spear she was holding. He made to run towards her when a firm hand yanked him back, causing him to fall to the ground. His eyes darted up to meet the eyes of his attacker. The cannibal grinned and said something to him in a foreign tongue as he raised his spear. Reacting as quick as he could Eric scooped up a large rock and chucked it at the mans head. Swaying a bit the man finally crumpled to the ground and Eric bolted to his feet, rushing towards her with his sword and pistol drawn.
He fired his pistol at the crowd until he was out of shots then tossed it aside and slashed his way up to her. Standing close at her side with his sword thrust out before him he grinned.* You're still alive I see. *He said, watching the cannibals around them.* I guess as long as an army of snakes doesn't show up you'll be fine. *He grunted, slashing at a cannibal who had dared to step to close.*
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Post by Will Turner on Aug 29, 2004 23:43:56 GMT -5
*Will climbed into bed beside Elizabeth who had already slipped off into a peaceful sleep. He slipped his arm around her waist and pulled her into him, falling asleep as well. However the much needed rest didn't last long before he heard a faint gunshot going off. He sat up quickly and burst out of bed, rushing over to the porthole and peering out it. Not much could be made out in the dim night and he spun back around, looking at Elizabeth was now sitting up in bed rubbing the sleep from her eyes.* Will, is something wrong?[/color] *She asked.
Will looked away from her but didn't answer right away. He scrambled to slip into pants and a shirt and adorn himself with his usual effects, a sword, hatchet, and his pistol. Elizabeth frowned and rose as well, going over to him and grabbing his arm.* Will you're scaring me. Please tell me what's going on.[/color] *She said, gazing at him with pleading eyes. He frowned at her and placed a hand upon her cheek.* I don't know whats going on. I just...I heard a gunshot and I think the crew might be in trouble. *He stated, now cursing himself for not leaving with them in the first place.
Elizabeth nodded and made to get dressed herself, slipping into pants and a shirt as well as opposed to a dress. She might be a proper lady but she was also practicle and wasn't going to flit around some jungle in a corsete and fancy attire. Wills face turned to one of worry as she saw she planned to follow him.* Elizabeth, maybe it's best if you stay on the ship. Maria might need you here with her. *He said, placing his hands upon her arms. She purced her lips and gave him a look.*
William Turner I did not come on this ship with you to stay on it the entire time. I enjoy a good adventure just as much as you do and I shall follow you to wherever it is that you are going. Is that understood?[/color] *She asked, tapping her foot on the floor. Will raised a brow but nodded and her expression softened. She kissed him sweetly and grabbed his hand.* First we need to let Maria know we're leaving. *He said and rushed off towards the young girls cabin. As he burst through the door he noticed she was still awake.* Maria, Elizabeth and I need to go to the island. Something's happened to the crew. There's still people here to help you if you need it. They're below in the galley. *He said swiftly and rushed off.
They didn't even bother to mess with one of the small boats. Instead they leaped into the water and swam like hell for the shore. They wasted no time once they hit it and fled into the jungle, running blindley in hopes their luck would lead them to the crew. Suddenly Elizabeth tugged on Wills arm and pointed ahead.* Voices. I can hear shouting up ahead.[/color] *She gasped. Will looked at her oddly, unable to hear anything himself.* Are you sure? I don't hear anything. *He stated, following her. She laughed and nodded.* Im positive, luv. As of late it seems my senses have been heightened.[/color] *She said curiously and then they saw the lights and the natives, the crew and the fight.* Oh my God. *Will gasped astonished. The crew had been caught by cannibals.
He drew his pistol and shot the closest native to him and then looked to Elizabeth who was holding a sword of her own tightly in her hands as she watched the scene with wide eyes.* Stay by me. *He said softly. She smiled at him and nodded and together they threw themselves into the crowd of cannibals and the crew.*
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Post by EvelynPearl on Aug 29, 2004 23:46:39 GMT -5
Evelyn glanced around with her spear keeping most at bay. She had managed to defend herself quite nicely and eve took a glance over her shoulder at Jack who had seemingly begun to release himself from his bonds. Seeing Fishy helping him out Evelyn grinned and gave him a nod. "Get Jack outta 'ere Fish, mate!" Evelyn called out to him as she suddenly felt a bit of pain in her left arm. She cried out and looked to the native and she stabbed out at him with her spear violently. He had grazed her left arm with the spear head and it had torn her shirt, showing the blood that began to flow from the wound.
Evelyn's honeyed eyes glanced around, her heart was in her throat. There were too many of them. Then, she heard a few shots go off and Eve perked up to look over the natives. "Eric?" Evelyn asked lifting her brow a bit. Then she saw him fighting his way towards her and she smirked slightly but then shook her head and graoned. She didn't want him to be in the middle of all this. "Eric mate, what are ye doin'?" she asked him, not angrily, but with concern in her voice. "I'll be fine..." She told him shooting him a stern look and then dropping her spear. Her left hand was unable to grasp it any longer and she clung to the wound a bit.
She muttered and shook her head. Great...if he saw this then he REALLY wouldn't leave her to herself. She went to his side and nudged him a bit. "Jus' go...get Jack outta here." She told him as her eyes turned a bit soft and pleading and then she turned back to the enemies at hand.
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Post by Eric Jackson on Aug 30, 2004 0:03:08 GMT -5
*Still keeping his eye on the cannibals around them, Eric answered Evelyn.* What's it look like I'm doing? I'm making sure you don't get yourself killed. *He said with a grunt and suddenly realized she was injured as the spear she was holding dropped to the ground. His eyes tore away from the crowd and landed on the arm she was gripping and he frowned.
Looking it over he was at least relieved to see it wasn't a horrible wound. She hadn't been stabbed only grazed. However he shook his head, planting his feet firmly in his spot as he glarred at the crowd, his dark eyes almost daring them to try and make another move on the couple in the center. Apparently the natives weren't the brightest of people or they would have ambushed the two of them instead of only sending in one or two at a time. That...or they were toying with the couple.*
I know you'll be fine but that doesn't mean I'm gonna leave you here. If I did that I may as well just kill you myself. *He said, eyeing her again.* I mean if you haven't noticed we're a little outnumbered here. *He stated, lowering his voice to a whisper. Glancing towards Fishy and the Captain he gave a nod as it seemed Jack was going to be fine. At least for now.* Jack has help, you don't. Im staying. *He said in a tone that clearly stated he wasn't going to be changing his mind anytime soon.*
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Post by Jack Sparrow on Aug 30, 2004 0:47:22 GMT -5
::Jack looked at Fishy and laughed a bit:: "dunno mate...would like to have not been the main course if you take my meanin'..."
::He stood quickly, winced as he did and regreted moving at all.....blood was seeping from his side...it was bad...but it would not kill him....not deep enough...just a good sized flesh wound:::
::Tobbs was running for him and he took her arm as she came to him. He looked her over carefully, once then turned back to the fight. Wordlessly he took out his pistol, ready to use it if he had too.::
::Jack looked around saw various crewmen had joined the fight and worried about their safety. Then he laughed. Will had just come into the fight....looking rather....well...wet...as did Elizabeth. They must have jumped ship quickly....::
"'bout time!" Jack called and held his side. There were too many natives to get into a fight with right now....and not enough daylight.....they had to leave...now::
"Everyone...Get out of here!" He shouted and placed a hand on Fishy's shoulder. He gave him a smile. "Thank you. I owe you my life there mate."
::and he was running, awkwardly holding onto Tobbs, and keeping Fishy within sight... but he was running out of the general village, trying to get clear of the area. As he reached the first trees of the forest he turned and whistled.: "Come on!"
:;But he didn't dive into the trees...no...he had to make sure all of his crew got out safe and sound. He counted heads...made sure they were all alright. Evy and Eric were cornered...Jack fixed that quickly enough. He fired once into the crowd, scattering a few and scaring the rest..::
"Move it, you two! Let's go!" He shouted at them. "I don't want to be the entertainment and the food tonight, savvy?" Then he saw a problem...behind Will......a warrior...holding a large knife. Jack narrowed his eyes...took aim with his pistol....::
::and fired. The bullet whizzed past Will's left ear and planted itself firmly in the native's chest. Jack frowned darkly and looked to Will: "Alright there?" He called:::#nosmileys#nosmileys#nosmileys#nosmileys
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Post by Will Turner on Aug 30, 2004 1:23:37 GMT -5
*Between keeping an eye on the cannibals and making sure Elizabeth was still unharmed Will found himself growning a bit jumbled. However he was glad to see that his wife was managing to hold her own with the natives and he relaxed a bit, attacking a man who dared to charge him. He chucked his hatchet as the man came forward and it stuck him in the chest. He teetered and fell backwards and with a smug grin Will retrieved his weapon, slipping it back in his belt.
His eyes darted over towards Jack and he grinned.* I came all the way from the bloody ship, what did you expect! *He called back, making sure Elizabeth was still behind him. As the Captain instructed them all to leave quickly he nodded and didn't think twice about lingering. To stay would practically be suicide. Skilled or not they were still greatly outnumbered.
He grabbed Elizabeths shoulder and gave it a squeeze.* Run ahead and don't stop until you think you're far enough away. *He said, giving her a look of hope, hope that she wouldn't argue with him this time. She nodded and swiftly took off. He watched her and made ready to follow when a shot went off, a little too close for comfort and he blinked at Jack then glanced over his shoulder just in time to see one of the cannibals fall.* Well I'm not dead, if thats what you mean! *He grinned, and trotted forwards.*
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Post by Jack Sparrow on Aug 30, 2004 1:29:26 GMT -5
::Jack smirked at Will, and began calling to everyone to get away quickly.....::
"Yeah...well glad yer alive." He muttered and urged Elizabeth past him into the trees. He was making sure everyone was getting clear of the area. He would only run himself onceeveryone was safely ahead of him...::
::Yes...it was strange quality for a pirate...to be concerned about his crew....but Jack was no ordinary pirate and he knew loyaltiy like this was hard to come by.....::
::As Will reached him and smiled and then waited for the rest of the crew. He kept a firm grip on Tobbs...a close eye on Fishy. He owed the lad his life....and Rhys....the young lass who had fired the first shot....as well as Evy....and Eric....everyone...because in that moment Jack had been helpless and would have been dead now if it was not for them::
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Rhys Tolen
Councellor/First Mate
The beatings will continue until morale improves.
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Post by Rhys Tolen on Aug 30, 2004 1:42:09 GMT -5
Rhys was filled with a cold fury. Everything bad that had happened to her in the last 19 years of her life was being brought up in her mind. Every wrong her 'boss' had ever commited against her. Every fight that she had been in with her brother. Every man that had tried to take advantage of her. Anger and pain bubbled over in her, and she used the knife to vent it.
She slowly made her way deeper into the village. A spear missed her by mere centimeters, but she didn't even flinch. Taking the knife she threw it, the native fell over with a knife sticking out of his chest. Cooly she put a foot on him and yanked the blade out of his flesh. Eyes burning, she turned and engaged the next native.
It never occured to the theif that these people had done nothing but try to get their next meal. In fact that was something she could normally relate to. Nothing mattered to her. Nothing mattered but getting revenge for everything that had gone wrong in her life.
Rhys heard the calls to pull out of the village. She knew that the Captain was safe, but it didn't matter. She was too angry, too frustrated, too scared. Ignoring the calls, she moved further away from the crew and any friends she might have made in the last day.
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Post by Victoria Brighton on Aug 30, 2004 1:45:24 GMT -5
*Tobbs had been making her way, rather recklessly and completely off of any sort of care other than to get to that blood stained rock looking thing, towards Jack, her eyes full of wildness and worry. She gasped when she saw him stabbed, literally trampling down the natives in front of her. Right now, a stampede of wild animals couldn't have been worse than she was acting right now.*
*When she finally reached him, another small gasp made through ehr lips when she spotted the bleeding wound. Taking his arm and trying to help him, completely unfocusing from anything she was feeling except for getting the captain the hell out of there, she watched the others warily as they dashed back away from the village.*
*Spotting Evy, she called out to ehr and Eric too, and smiled faintly when she saw Will and Elizabeth. Well, they were all here. A good charge, she thought. Now they all needed some MASSIVE recovering and wound wrapping back at camp.*
*Tobbs had, while they were waiting, ripped off any kind of cloth she had from her shirt sleeves and wrapped it around his injury, tying her belt securely enough to keep it on carefully just in case. Trying to edge Jack away into the trees carefully yet pretty commanding, she gave a frustrated sigh when he stayed put. She knew he wouldnt let himself leave without everyone. Continuing ehr attempts to drag him gently away, she finally spoke up to him about the matter when Will came over.*
"Can we go NOW?"
*She looked expectantly at him and glanced down at his side, worry showing plainly through. She hoped the natives wouldnt come.....indeed she hoped.*
"If I see one featehr headed bilge rat, ya best run or I'll do some sort of tackling protective dash for ye Jack."
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Post by Jack Sparrow on Aug 30, 2004 1:55:14 GMT -5
"RHYS!" Jack yelled sharpely, using a voice that would stop anyone in their tracks. It was hard, cold and demanding. A voice nobody disobeyed. A voice Jack hardly ever used. One he never enjoyed using. :::
::She turned astartled face towards him and he stared her down:: "We're leavin'. Enough mate. More then enough. It's time to go. Leave them alone."
::He frowned darkly. He wasn't exactly a fan of killing. And these natives were outnumbering them, but their weapons weren't guns...no...the pirates would have had a advantage if they had attacked in a more planned manner::
"EVERYONE! FOLLOW ME!"
::Jack gave Tobbs a grateful look and smiled at her just a little bit....enough to let her know he was alright::
"I'm not followin' the code this time luv. Everyone gets out alive." He said carefully and waited, waited until he saw the rest of the pirates sprinting his way. Then when everyone seemed safe he counted them::
::He saw Fishy, Kalin, Jason, Tobbs, Will, Elizabeth, Rhys, Evylen, Eric....he was still counting...everyone was running..everyone had gotten the message and the natives were backing down slowly.:
"Come on." He called and backed intot eh woods, holding his side::
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Post by Fish-legs Bob on Aug 30, 2004 10:50:07 GMT -5
Fishy was running close beside Jack the entire time, makeing one or two passing blows with the flat of his sword as he went, but always keeping an eye on his captian. At last he noticed the bleeding, and he ran up beside Jack.
"Jack mate, y' alright? Somethin' got ya?" said Fishy, quickly scanning the captian up and down with his eyes.
"And about the life savin' bit..." he looked at him full and grinned. "You've saved mine more 'n a few times, mate. I still got debts t' pay off."
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Post by Jack Sparrow on Aug 30, 2004 12:06:13 GMT -5
::Jack glanced at Fishy: "Nothing rum won't get rid of mate." He smiled a bit then looked over his shoulder. "An' I still owe you mate..."They were pretty deep into the jungle now......they could slow down a bit and still be alright.::
::So he made the pace a little slower. And finally when they had been running for nearly a good solid twenty minutes, called everyone to a walk and leaned aganist a tree, staring at everyone:: "Does everyone have all finger, legs and feet accounted for?" He asked seriously.
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Kalin
New Citizen/New Sailor
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Post by Kalin on Aug 30, 2004 12:11:40 GMT -5
Kalin had followed Fishy and his brother into the fight, and helped keep the natives at bay. He waited until Fishy had gotten Jack free and clear before he thought about backing down from the fight.
And when Jack finally called for a retreat he went quickly, shouting for his brother to follow: "Come on Jason! I don't think we want to find out what happens when the natives get hungry, do you?"
He was standing near Jack and Fishy and Tobbs when Will came out of seemingly nowhere looking distinctly damp with Elizabeth. Normally he would have made some smart arsed remarked, but didn't and made sure they were safely past them before taking off into the jungle.
As Jack finally called things to a halt and leaned aganist a tree Kalin finally had time to think about injuries. Jack was wounded that was clear. So was Tobbs, and he himself had a few good cuts and scrapes. Nothing he couldn't handle. Jack looked to be fine. He was worried about Tobbs.
"You alright there?" He asked her.
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