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Post by sarah4hp on Aug 10, 2006 12:32:54 GMT -5
9.
“Mum!” Jackie yelled outraged.
“What?!” Jack demanded. “I’m working at the moment, and your mother has had the presence of mind to make herself disappear, thus leaving me to deal with you two!”
“Drinking rum does not constitute work dad!” Jackie told him. “And Elias keeps bugging me!”
“If they could see the great Captain Jack Sparrow now” he muttered bitterly as he went to Jackie’s room. “Elias sweetheart, come with daddy” he told his son softly, and picked him up.
“Daddy” his son repeated.
“Thanks dad!” Jackie smiled happily. “To make it up to you I’ll take him to Anna-Maria’s tonight so you and mum can have some time for yourself and be disgustingly mushy as always”
“Despite that last bit, which I will let slide this once” he told her with his usual cocky salute, “I appreciate that. You’re a good kid Jackie”
“And you don’t totally suck at being a parent” she told him with a smirk.
“Now, there’s a compliment if I ever heard one!” he laughed, and kissed her forehead. “Love you kiddo”
“Yeah yeah” she smiled. “Love you too”
“I should hope so” he teased. “Now come with daddy and play in his office” he told his little son.
He smiled as he headed for his office with his son on his arms. Jackie had grown into a beautiful young lady, and was now nine years old. She looked so much like her mother. Elias was only one, but turning two before long. They were truly great kids, and Elizabeth was the perfect mother. He had once believed himself incapable of having this lifestyle, or at least that it was not for him, but that had changed. Now he thrived on being a devoted husband, a good and caring father, and an infamous pirate Captain all at once.
He sat his son on the floor, where Elias started playing with the car he had brought from his sisters room, and sat down at his desk. He was currently charting the course for their next adventure. They were living in their home at the moment, as the Black Pearl and its crew had been allowed to take a break. Even though Jack had previously had a home on that island his home had been expanded when Elizabeth and he had gotten married, and had a child on the way. This suited him perfectly as that extra room meant he could have his own office as well.
“Jack!” Elizabeth yelled excitedly as she entered the house. “Where are you?”
“Office luv” he answered.
She came into the room, a big smile on her face. She kissed her son before turning to Jack once again. He raised a curious eyebrow, but didn’t press for further information.
“They want to throw us a party to celebrate our 10 years anniversary” she told him happily, and he smiled at the excitement on her face. “It should be fantastic. They want to have it on this island, and everyone from the crew will come”
“Sounds spectacular” he smiled, and kissed her. “But hopefully not on Tuesday? I had plans for us on the actual day”
“No” she assured him. “It will be the Sunday prior to the actual date, so no worries”
“Then who am I to pass up a chance to drink a lot of rum?” he chuckled happily.
“Honestly, do you ever think of anything besides that?” she teased lovingly.
“All the time luv” he told her. “Right now, for example, I’m thinking how much I shall enjoy getting you alone this fine evening and finally being able to perform unspeakable acts on your own gorgeous self”
“Is that so?” she smiled seductively, and then stopped. “You do realize that our son will soon be able to understand those innuendos, and that we’ll have to be careful around him when that happens?”
“Ha” he mocked. “It will do him some good to see how to woo a bird as fine as you”
“Quite” she sighed amused.
“Our daughter has had no problem with it” he reminded her.
“Yes she has!” Elizabeth laughed disbelievingly. “You just never listened to her pleas to not creep her out!”
“Well, it’ll make sure she knows how she deserves to be treated by any man hoping to win her heart” he defended himself.
Elizabeth looked at him with love in her eyes, and went to sit on his lap. She caresses his cheek, and ran her hand through his hair. He sighed happily, and kissed her palm. She kissed him, and once again ran her hand through his hair.
“You do set the standards high for any man she’ll meet” she agreed lovingly. “You are an amazing father, far exceeding my wildest expectations”
“Thanks luv” he smiled and kissed her passionately. “Now, can you take the whelp, and then I can get this course charted and ready for our next adventure before getting a night alone with me wife?”
She nodded, took her son, and headed for the door.
“Let’s see what toys you have in your own room Elias” she told him lovingly.
Jack looked at his compass which pointed straight at his wife. He smiled, cleared his mined, and turned his mind on the matter at hand: finding the next treasure.
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Post by sarah4hp on Aug 10, 2006 12:38:17 GMT -5
10.
Jack and Elizabeth were on their way to the beach where the party would be held. They were both looking forward to it. They could see the bonfire burning, and knew that the others were most likely awaiting their arrival with anticipation.
“Ready?” Jack asked her.
“Let’s do this” she nodded smiling.
“Showtime” he grinned at her as Gibbs waved excitedly at them
“Mr. and Mrs. Sparrow have arrived!” Gibbs announced happily. “Bring out the rum!”
“I like the sound of that, I like it a lot men!” Jack laughed.
“Congratulations Captain” Gibbs said, and shook his hand. “Ten years has past eh?”
“So it would seem. But what ten years it has been!” Jack replied.
“Aye” Gibbs nodded. “This fine woman has done you good. Congratulation Elizabeth”
“Thank you” she smiled, and kissed his cheek.
“Captain Sparrow” Anna-Maria smiled. “Congratulation”
“Thank you darling” he smiled.
“Elizabeth!” she said happily, and hugged her friend. “Congratulations! You truly are daft when you can put up with this one for ten years”
“I guess you were right all along then” Elizabeth laughed softly.
“Where are the kids? Is Jackie babysitting?” she wondered.
“Yes” Jack smiled. “She seemed to think that no kids were allowed”
“Why would she think that I wonder?” Elizabeth said knowingly.
“Her father told her so, that’s why” Jack confirmed her suspicion.
“And she was willing to go along with that because?” Elizabeth pushed amused.
“Because I promised her she’d get new clothes on our next trip” Jack grinned. “She really knows how to strike a bargain this one”
“Of course she does, she’s learned from the best” Elizabeth laughed.
“That she has. Which is why she’s taking Elias to Anna-Maria’s this Tuesday” he told her cockily.
“You’re good, I’ll give you that” Elizabeth smiled, and gave him a kiss. “Now, go find your beloved rum and enjoy yourself”
“Have you ever heard something that beautiful?” he asked Gibbs. “*Go find your rum’. Is it any wonder I love this woman?”
Elizabeth shook her head, but couldn’t hide her laughter. Anna-Maria was cracking at this comment as well, and Gibbs simply followed his Captain on his quest to find rum.
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“How can you even walk after drinking that much rum?” Elizabeth asked her husband as they were heading for their home. “It shouldn’t be humanly possible”
“I’m Captain Jack Sparrow” he told her.
“Why is that your answer to everything?” she teased lovingly.
“Because people keep forgetting it” Jack replied.
“Ah” she smiled. “So, did you enjoy yourself?”
“Aye” he laughed. “It’s been a while since I’ve had that much fun with my crew”
“I know” Elizabeth agreed. “When we come home from our next adventure, and have had some time to relax a bit, I’ll arrange a party again. We should do this more often”
“We should” Jack nodded, and gave her a kiss. “For now, however, I can’t wait to see my kids”
“You really missed them tonight?” Elizabeth asked a bit surprised.
“Of course” Jack answered. “See, that’s the beauty of parenting luv. You forget how annoying the kids are until you’re with them again”
“You’re incorrigible” Elizabeth laughed.
“Not incorrigible pet” he told her, “Just set in me own ways”
“My mistake” she giggled and kissed him softly.
“Happens to even the best of us” he assured her, and she rolled her eyes at him.
“You do realize you make even less sense when you’ve been drinking, right?”
“Seeing as I never make sense in the first place, I can not make less sense, as making no sense is the most anyone can not make sense when making no sense…. Savvy?” he replied.
“No” she grinned. “But then again, I’ve been drinking too, so that might explain why that is”
“Ah” he nodded in understanding.
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Post by sarah4hp on Aug 10, 2006 17:51:06 GMT -5
11.
“Mmm” Elizabeth sighed as she woke to feel lips kissing her neck. “What a nice way to wake up”
“I’m glad to hear you think so” Jack murmured and kissed her lips. “Open your eyes”
“Hi” she smiled as she opened her eyes to find Jack looking at her with love
“Hi” he replied softly. “Happy anniversary luv”
“Happy anniversary” she yawned happily and gave him a kiss.
“The kids have been sent away with orders to stay gone until tomorrow” he told her, “and I have made you breakfast”
He put a tray on her thighs. She smiled. On it was an exotic flower, a basket with bread, and the jam that she was so very fond of. She smeared the jam on the bread and looked at Jack. He was just watching her with those intense eyes that held deep devotion.
“You’re spoiling me” she told him.
“Yeah, well you’re worth it” he winked at her.
“I’m glad you think so after all these years” she smiled.
“Especially after all these years” he corrected her.
“Old softy” she muttered lovingly.
“Yes, but don’t tell anyone” he laughed.
“It tastes delicious!” she declared after taking the first bite.
“I should hope so” he said. “After all, it’s your favorite if I’m not mistaken”
“You’re not” she assured him.
“Good” he smiled. “Now, stay here while I go get your gift”
“Okay” she nodded as he left the room.
As she was eating she couldn’t help the big smile on her face. He was so romantic and sweet at times, so unlike what anyone else was allowed to see. He always knew how to make her feel special, and it seemed that she was falling even more in love with him as time passed by.
“So” Jack announced as he reentered their bedroom with what looked like the back of a painting. “This is a little something I had made in honor of our life together”
He turned it around and she saw a painting portraying their children. She looked at Jack in disbelief and he smiled at her. She shook her head completely amazed. Jackie was wearing her finest blue dress, and Elias was wearing his finest clothes as well.
“Best two things our relationship has ever produced wouldn’t you agree?” he winked.
“I’d definitely agree” she nodded happily. “It’s beautiful Jack, thank you so much”
“I thought you might like it” he told her.
“You were right again” she declared softly.
“I’m glad” he said. “Are you done with your breakfast?”
“Yes” she answered taking the last bit in her mouth. “Why?”
“Because I’ve drawn a nice warm bath for us to enjoy together this fine morning” he explained.
“Oh Jack” she whispered lovingly. “Sounds perfect”
“I was hoping you’d say that” he laughed. “But don’t think it’s all for you, I expect something”
“That goes without saying” she nodded, going along with it, and following him to the bath.
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She was being taken to The Black Pearl by some of the crew, and she was rather intrigued. There was no telling what Jack might have planned, but no matter what she was sure that it was gong to be great. He had been so sweet and romantic all day. She was wearing a new green dress that he had given her, and had had her hair and makeup done by a woman Jack had paid to help her get ready for their evening together. She climbed the stair to the boat, and was met by Jack as soon as she came aboard.
“My God you’re beautiful” he complimented her.
“Why thank you” she smiled as she received a kiss.
“Care to join me in our cabin for some dinner?” he asked.
“Id love to” she nodded, took his arm, and followed him to her seat.
The cabin was beautifully decorated with candles illuminating everything. The table had been covered with different types of meat and bread, and wine had been purred into their glasses. It looked amazing, and unlike her frightful dinner with Barbosa, this seemed nice and intimate. She sat down, and watched as he took a seat in front of her.
“To ten more years” he told her as he lifted his glass.
“Let them be as good as the last” she added and took a sip.
“Now, dig in” he said excitedly, and she nodded as she began selecting the food she wanted.
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“I don’t know about you, but I’m full” she told him.
“I feel the same way” he declared. “Which I think means that it is time for your present”
“But I’ve already gotten one” she said disbelievingly. “A really nice one I might add”
“I know” he assured her. “But this is your night, and so you get to be spoiled”
“Wow” she grinned. “I had no idea this day would be this good”
“Here you go luv. Open it” he said excitedly.
“Of course” she complied amused.
She opened it, and it turned out to be a small box. She looked at him before opening the box, and inside was a beautiful necklace with a diamante that matched her wedding ring. She looked at him again, and he looked back awaiting a reaction.
“Jack” she began. “It’s gorgeous! But you shouldn’t have”
“Of course I should” he dismissed her, and took the jewelry.
He went to stand behind her and put it on her. She had to admit that it was a very nice gift, truly it was, but it was so much more than she had gotten him. He really had gone all out to make this day special, and that meant more than any gift.
“See, it suits you perfectly. I knew you’d look stunning with this on” he smiled.
“It’s very beautiful” she told him and gave him a kiss. “But I have something for you as well”
She went into their bedroom they shared while on the ship, and looked under the bed where Ana-Maria had promised to put it. And there it was. She went back to Jack and handed him the gift, and he took it with a curious grin on his face.
“What could this be?” he smiled as he opened it.
Inside was a beautiful sword, and Jack looked at it in awe. He looked at his wife, then the sword, then his wife again, and so he continued for a while.
“Do you like it? I asked Will to make it extra special because it was for you” she told him.
“I love it” he assured her. “It’s stunning work really”
“Yes, Will is rather talented isn’t he?” she smiled.
“Aye, that he is” Jack laughed softly. “Thank you darling”
“No, thank you. This has been one of the best days in my entire life” she lovingly declared.
“I’m glad. That was the effect I was going for after all” he teased.
“You succeeded” she praised him. “Now, I think I saw something in our bedroom that you should take a look at”
“Did you now?” he smirked.
“Yes” she confirmed.
“This wouldn’t be one of your tricks to seduce your unsuspecting husband, would it?” he wondered.
“Yes, I believe it would” she admitted.
“By all means then” he gestured cockily. “Lead the way milady”
She laughed, took his hand, and headed for their bedroom. She was going to enjoy showing him how much she appreciated al that he had done for her on this very special day, and was happy to know that they had all night to themselves.
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Post by sarah4hp on Aug 10, 2006 17:52:19 GMT -5
12.
“Jack!” she begged him.
“No, absolutely not!” he shook his head. “Not going to happen luv”
“You...!” she hissed. “You infuriate me!”
“The feeling is quite mutual at this point!” he assured her.
“Think about Jackie” she told him. “She’s sixteen for Gods sake!”
“I have noticed that, thank you very much” he replied. “And until she turns thirty she’s not going out with any cute pirate boys!”
“But you like him!” she reminded him. “He’s part of your crew now!”
“Ha!” Jack spat out. “Not anymore, that’s for sure!”
“You can’t be serious!” she burst out disbelievingly. “You can’t do that!”
“Watch me!” he gestured manically.
“You’re crazy” she declared. “That’s it, you finally lost it”
“You’re her mother!” he stated. “You shouldn’t be encouraging these types of behavior!”
“She’s young and she has a crush on this boy” she smiled. “I’m not encouraging anything”
“I know what they’ll be doing!” he informed her.
“I do to” she laughed softly. “Holding hands, kissing, having fun”
“Ah, but how much fun?!” he demanded. “He’s a pirate!”
“So are you!” she said outraged.
“Exactly!” he triumphantly interrupted. “That’s how I know what he’s up to!”
She had to stop herself from bursting out in laughter at this point, because he looked so funny standing there completely outraged and offended. But she had to get through to him, and if she cracked he would have won this round.
“He’s a sweet boy” she defended him. “And he wouldn’t dare try anything. He would be to scared of your punishment”
“He should be scared, I’d kill him” Jack grunted.
“Jack!” she sighed.
“No, absolutely not” he repeated for God knows what time that evening. “She’s too young”
“She’s not too young!” she dismissed him. “And you’re being stupid. You were a pirate too, and you didn’t see anything wrong with stealing me away from Will and my life as a governor’s daughter did you?”
“That was different” he brushed her off.
“How so?!” she wanted to know.
“You were much older” he began.
“Four years older!” she reminded him. “And we’re not talking marriage here!”
“I’m a good man, you said so yourself” he tried.
“Yes, and Jeremiah is a good man too, I already told you that as well” she carried on.
“It was your choice. You wanted the freedom, the adventure. The live you had wasn’t meant for someone like you”
“I agree” she smiled. “But this is Jackie’s own choice as well”
“No, it’s my choice, and I’m saying no” he told her firmly.
“Baby….” she started.
“No, you’re not persuading me this time” he stated.
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“Jack?”
“No!”
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“Jack?”
“No!”
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“Jack?”
“No!”
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“Jack?”
“You know, this is getting old luv” Jack warned her. “But if you like we can keep this up all night”
“I was just going to ask if you’d care to join me as I had planned to go to bed” she stated harshly.
“No thank you” he replied too politely. “Goodnight darling”
“Goodnight” she coolly nodded.
She headed for their bedroom rather surprised that he felt that strongly about it. She hadn’t though that he would actually be mad at her, but had obviously underestimated how against this he truly was. She hated to leave him like this, so she turned to walk back to him and make up. They bumped into each other in the door separating the living room from the hall.
“Jack!” she burst out surprised.
“Lizzie” he smiled charmingly.
“I don’t want to go to bed like this” she told him softly.
“I don’t want you to go to bed like this either” he admitted.
“So, where does that leave us?” she questioned him.
“At compromising” he sighed.
“What did you have in mind?” she was eager to know.
“Jeremiah stays as part of the crew, but will be supervised by someone during his entire stay aboard The Black Pearl” he informed her. “And he will be allowed to see Jackie when others are watching from a distance. Do we have an accord?”
“Agreed” she smiled happily.
“Well, then I think I will join you for bed after all” he stated.
“I was hoping you’d say that” she grinned.
“Were you now?” he purred and chased her into the bedroom.
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Post by Captain Jack Sparrow on Aug 10, 2006 22:13:17 GMT -5
YAY!! so cute ^_^.
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Post by sarah4hp on Aug 10, 2006 22:16:02 GMT -5
I'm so glad to hear that you like it!
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Post by sarah4hp on Aug 10, 2006 23:04:01 GMT -5
13. - final chapter!
“Mum” Jacquelyn began one evening when they were alone.
“Yes?” her mother smiled.
“How did you know that dad was the one you wanted to be with for the rest of your life?”
“Wow” Elizabeth whispered surprised. “That’s a big one”
“If you don’t….” her daughter began.
“No, of course I’ll try and explain it the best way I know how” she assured her. “I guess it was just the way he made me feel about myself and life in general. He made me feel like I had nothing to hide, and that the person I truly am, is worth loving. And everything seemed so exciting when I experienced it with him. He gave me the world, and he showed me what I could be”
“Is it still the same?” Jackie wanted to know.
“Nothing ever stays the same for long when Jack is involved” Elizabeth laughed. “No, it has changed over the years. We’ve both changed I suppose, we grew up together. And a lot of the things I experience are no longer new”
“So it’s not exciting anymore?” her daughter inquired.
“Oh, yes it is” Elizabeth smiled. “Your father has a way of making everything fascinating. And he has somehow managed to keep the passion alive. And I still continue to learn things about him that I didn’t know”
“Really?” she asked in doubt.
“Yes” her mother told her. “Just the other day I noticed him playing with a trinket in his hair, so I asked about it. He told me that he believes it protects him and our family as it was something that once belonged to his mother”
“Really? Dad is superstitious?” Jackie grinned.
“It would seem so. And considering some of the things he has seen in his time it should have been obvious really. A lot of supernatural things has occurred, so why not this as well?”
“I suppose you’re right” Jackie acknowledged. “So you’re still in love with dad?”
“Yes” she confirmed. “More than ever. Want to see proofs?”
Jackie nodded excitedly, and her mother went to get the compass. When she returned her daughter looked at her with curiosity. She smiled and sat down besides her.
“Now, you know what this does, right?” she asked her daughter.
“Points to what you want” Jackie nodded.
“Not quite” Elizabeth smiled. “It points to the thing you want most in this world”
“Oh” her daughter said in understanding.
“Which should mean” Elizabeth informed her “that we should be able to find your father with this”
She got up, followed by her daughter, and went on deck. She followed the direction of the compass and wound up looking at the helm where Jack was steering his ship with love.
“And there he is” Elizabeth lovingly declared while showing her daughter the compass pointing at him like it had done for so many years. “Still what I want most in this world”
“I hope I get that lucky” she smiled.
“You will” her mother assured her.
“Do you think it is Jeremiah?” Jackie wondered.
“I don’t know sweetheart. It’s hard to tell really” she replied.
“But it might be?” her daughter questioned.
“It just might be” Elizabeth nodded and smiled at her daughter “It just might be”
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Post by Captain Jack Sparrow on Aug 12, 2006 21:51:50 GMT -5
AWH!!!!! That was cute.
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Post by sarah4hp on Aug 12, 2006 22:34:53 GMT -5
AWH!!!!! That was cute. Yai! I'm so glad you liked it!
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Post by Captain Jack Sparrow on Aug 12, 2006 22:47:14 GMT -5
I thank you for the cutest fic. ;D
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Post by Sisslen on Aug 29, 2006 5:52:50 GMT -5
Great fic! You really over done your self this time! And that says a lot ;D Keep up the good work sweety!
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Post by sarah4hp on Aug 29, 2006 9:12:37 GMT -5
Great fic! You really over done your self this time! And that says a lot ;D Keep up the good work sweety! Wow, thank you very much darling! I'm honored that you'd think so higly of me and my work. Hope to see you soon, it's been too long.
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Post by BloodyPirates247 on Sept 2, 2006 18:03:12 GMT -5
AAAAAAMMMMMAAAAZZZZZIIIIINNNNGGGG. long for amazing. Its was awsome please write more. PLEASE! *kneels down* have mercie (is that how you spell it?)!
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Post by sarah4hp on Sept 5, 2006 14:52:12 GMT -5
AAAAAAMMMMMAAAAZZZZZIIIIINNNNGGGG. long for amazing. Its was awsome please write more. PLEASE! *kneels down* have mercie (is that how you spell it?)! Wow, I'm rendered speechless. Thank you so much luv! I have thought about writting a sequal about the life of Jackie and Jeremiah, and Jack and Elizabeth will naturally be included as well, so... But it just might take a little while before I get around to it. But there is deffinitely more to come for this family.
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