“But we’ve got to save Will!” Elizabeth yelled to her father.
The HMS Dauntless crew have swan onto the tiny island minutes after Jack and I spotted them. They put us in their rowboat, and once we were on board, they gave Elizabeth and I anything we wanted, but grabbed Jack by the arms, and held him right next to Norrington and my father.
“No. You’re safe now. We will return to Port Royal immediately, not go gallivanting after pirates!” our father yelled back at her. I started at my boots, and let my tears run down. Will. He’s as good as dead. And father won’t do anything to help him.I thought to myself. Jack looked at me, and whispered something, but I couldn’t make out the words.
“Then we condemn him to death.” Elizabeth said angrily. Father rolled his eyes.
“The boy’s fate is regrettable, but, then, so was his decision to engage in piracy.” he said, and I winced, knowing that I was as much to blame.
“To rescue me. To prevent anything from happening to me! They both did. They all did.” Elizabeth begged.
“If I may be so bold as to inject my professional opinion. The Pearl was listing near to scuppers after the battle, it’s very unlikely she’ll be able to make good time. Think about it...the Black Pearl. The last real pirate threat in the Caribbean, mate. How can you pass that up, eh?” Jack asked. It actually made sense what he said. Knowing that Barbossa and his crew of misfits would be dead would let me sleep soundlessly when I get back home.
“By remembering that I serve others, Mr. Sparrow, not only myself.” Norrington said. Elizabeth went up to him.
“Commodore, I beg you, please do this. For me....as a wedding gift.” Elizabeth said, and I looked up, amazed.
“What?” I asked, and everybody looked at me.
“Not now, Isabelle. I still have to talk to you.” Father said strictly, and they all turned back to Elizabeth.
“Elizabeth. Are you accepting the Commodore’s proposal?” he asked, and I looked at her, secretly shacking my head.
“I am.” Elizabeth said, and I lost my hope. That’s it.
“A wedding. I love weddings!! Drinks all around!” Jack exclaimed, and when Norrington looked at him, he said, “I know, “Clap him in irons,” right?”
“
Mr. Sparrow, you will accompany these fine men to the helm and provide us with the bearing to Isla de Muerta. You will then spend the rest of the voyage contemplating all possible meanings of the phrase "silent as the grave.” Do I make myself clear?” Norrington asked, and Jack shock his head.
“
Inescapably clear.” Jack said, and the guard took Jack to the helm. Norrington and my father looked at me.“Isabelle.” my father said.
“Father.” I said back.
“You know you are in deep trouble.” he said, and I nodded.
“Father, it was to save Elizabeth. I wouldn’t have ever done such things if it weren’t for her.” I said, defending myself. He smiled.
“I know, and I am very proud of what you have done. You are forgiven.” he said, kissed me on the forehead, and walked away.
“What?” I asked, but he was gone. I turn to Elizabeth.
“What is wrong with you?” I yell at her. She looked at her bare feet.
“It was to save Will.” she whispered.
“You saved Will by getting married to Norrington?” I yelled.
“It was my only choice.” she said, and walked away.
“It was my only choice.” I muttered, mocking her.
~~~
Gillette pushed Elizabeth and me into the cabin.
“Sorry, but it's for your own safety.” he said, while pushing us in. I went in gratefully, but Elizabeth was giving him a rough time.
“I don't care what the commodore ordered – I have to tell him! The pirates! They’re cursed! They can't be killed!” she yelled.
“Don’t worry, miss, he’s already informed of that. A little mermaid flopped up on deck and told him the whole story.” Gillette laughed, and shut the door, locking it from the outside.
“This is Jack Sparrow’s doing!” she yelled, and banged on the doors.
“Elizabeth. Just stop. It’s not worth it anymore. We’re done.” I said, sitting on the bed.
“No! We’re not done! Will is going to die, and knowing life, Jack will too! Don’t tell me you don’t care for Jack. I know you do!” she yelled, and I stayed silent.
“I’m sorry, but it’s true. You love Jack.” she said.
“I don’t love him. I just really like him.” I said, lying about the “like” part.
“But he’ll never like me back. He’s a pirate.” I added quickly after that. I put my head in my hands, and cried. Elizabeth ran to me and put her arm around my shoulder.
“They need us.” I said.
“And I know how to get out.” she said, and got up.
“How?” I asked, picking up my head. She smiled, and got to work picking up sheets, towels and such. I was confused, but didn’t say anything because I needed to save Jack. And of course Will. I loved Will. He was my best friend, and he would never let me die, as I won’t let him.
“Help me tie these.” Elizabeth said, holding up some sheets. I got up, and tied knots to keep them together.
“Thank you.” she said, holding the long line of sheets.
She threw down the sheets, and tied down one end of the sheets to a post. I walked up to her, and saw that there was a small boat floating below us.
“Oh my goodness! You have a boat!” I yelled. I took the sheets and slid down, landing on the boat. Elizabeth followed me shortly after. We sat down and both of us took a pair of oars and started to row.
“Wait, where are we going?” I asked, and she pointed to something. The Black Pearl.
We climbed aboard it quickly, watching out for the misfit pirates aboard.
“Why are we here?” I asked.
“Because we need the crew to help us get Will.” Elizabeth said, and I followed her as she creeped down to the dungeons. Mister Gibbs and the others were whispering, but when they heard somebody coming, Mister Gibbs shushed them. Once they saw us, they lightened up.
“It’s Elizabeth and Isabelle!” Mister Gibbs yelled, and I told him to be quiet.
“Sorry Miss.” he said, blushing. I smiled.
“Where’s the bloody key?” I asked Elizabeth.
“I didn’t think about that.” she admitted.
“Nice.” I looked around, but they were nowhere in sight.
“I’ll be right back.” I said and left before Elizabeth could say anything.
I walked around the ship, until an arm caught shoulder.
“Hello, little girl.” a voice said. I didn’t run. I didn’t scream. I turned toward him, and smiled. This pirate wasn’t one I’ve seen before, but I was sure he was one of the misfits.
“It’s you.” he whispered, probably confused why I aren’t stuck on the island.
“It’s me.” I whispered, and pulled out my sword.
“Girlies can’t fight, ‘iss.” he remarked, but pulled his sword out as well.
“We shall see.” I said, and rode my sword toward him. He blocked the attack with a clasp of his sword barking on mine, and we fought. There were near times when I was stabbed, and near times when I almost got him.
Then I saw them. The keys. Unfortunaly, the keys were dangling from his belt. I didn’t them.
Slowly, I got the pirate to be turned to the railing.
“Oh my god! It’s a mermaid!” I yelled, and he turned his head. I grabbed the keys, and kicked him into the water.
“Don’t worry. I’ll make sure you’re going to be dead, forever.” I said to him, and ran downstairs.
Elizabeth, Mister Gibbs, and the rest of the crew where sitting down.
“Isabelle!” Elizabeth yelled. I dangled the keys in front of me, and they all cheered. I smiled. I struck the keys into the lock, and with one twist, the bar cell opened. Everyone ran to the deck, including Elizabeth and me.
“All of you with me! Will is in that cave and we must save him. Ready? And heave! Please, I need your help! Come on!” Elizabeth yelled. Everyone looked at her, and I saw that they weren’t going to help us.
“Any port in the storm.” Cotton’s parrot squawked for him.
“Cotton’s right, we’ve got the Pearl.” Mister Gibbs agreed.
“What about Jack? He’s your captain, shouldn’t you risk your life for your captain. Even though Jack might be a drunk, seemingly heartless man, I know him enough to know that he would come to get you. He’s a good man.” I said to them. I knew that it wouldn’t happen, but it was worth a try. They stayed silent for a minute, and it was Marty who spoke.
“Jack owns us a ship.” he said.
“And there’s the code to consider.” Mister Gibbs stated.
“The code? You’re pirates. Hang the code, and hang the rules! They’re more like guidelines anyway.” Elizabeth yelled.
~~~
We were alone.
“Bloody pirates.” Elizabeth mumbled. I looked at The Black Pearl. She was drifting in the same spot. I hoped they would stay in the same spot when we came back with Jack.
“What else do you expect?” I asked grimly.
“Nothing more.” she sighed. I nodded. Jack would’ve stuck up for them if they were ever in mortal peril, and I know that Will would’ve dine the same.
“It’s up to us.” I stated, and we rowed to Isla De Muerta by ourselves. Time to save Will and Jack.