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 Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 9:21 pm
The storm raged heavily. Worse than usual and not every ship survived this deadly storm. Only two ships could withstand the weather and both were under the command of two pirates. Captain Barbossa and Captain Jack Sparrow. Both pirates were after one thing. The treasure of Diabolus Specus or Devil's Cave.
But not every treasure is hard to find let alone achieve. The tale of Diabolus Specus is that the Devil himself once roamed the earth and reeked havoc anywhere he could. He stole everything he could get his hands on and stored it in a cave off the coast of Africa somewhere. Though the island it's on is nowhere on the map.
Besides it's location, there's another problem. The problem of opening the cave itself. The devil loved his treasure so much, he locked it away. Leaving the key inside the blood of one family. With every new child boring into the family, they would receive the birth mark only to vanish once another child was born in the family. Thus, spreading the key all around. At the moment, the key rests with one girl raised to cherish the key that lived inside of her body. To keep the key a secret. Though, somehow, Barbossa found out about the key and found out about her. So Barbossa did the only thing he could in order to get his treasure. Kidnap her and bring her along for the trip.
The storm raged on for days. Killing every ship except the Black Pearl and whatever ship Captain Jack Sparrow had current control over. The storm caused the girl to be thrown over board and somehow ending up on Jack's ship. What will happen with these two? Will Jack finally find love or will he just use her to get to the treasure? Only time will tell in this tale.
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Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 9:37 pm
The waves crashed against the ship as it rocked back and forth. Rain poured and poured. Captain Barbossa screamed at his men, yelling orders while Elissa struggled with her ropes tied to her wrists. Barbossa had to keep what would lead him to his treasure.
Elissa tugged and pulled at the ropes. If she could get to the water she would be free of Barbossa and the water would take her to safety.
"Steady men!" Barbossa yelled. Elissa finally freed her hands and ran for the edge. A few men tried to catch her but none of them got to her in time before she reached the water.
Elissa was tossed and turned in the water as she was forced away from Barbossa but sent towards safety.
Please, mother, She prayed in her mind. Guide me to safety.
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Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 9:43 pm
Jack looked down at his compass as he steered the ship through the storm. The Pearl had been through a lot, but never a storm like this. Jack gave orders to his men to make sure the lines were secure.
One of the men pointed overboard when the spotted somebody in the water. "Man overboard!" He yelled.
Jack looked over the edge of the boat and spotted the body in the water. "What are you waiting for, hoist 'em up. And get me some bloody rum!" He said and a few men tossed a rope overboard to help the person up.
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Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 9:56 pm
Elissa felt hands on her arms as she pulled in another direction. Her mind faded in and out of consciousness. One minute she was in the water and the next she was on a flat surface; fresh salt water air filling her lungs.
"Move aside, move aside," Elizabeth Turner yelled as she moved closer to the girl. Elissa felt hands on her cheeks and forehead. "She's breathing." Elissa heard the girl say. Elissa opened her eyes and coughed up some water before sitting up. A blanket was placed around her. She clung to the blanket for dear life, hoping no one would see her secret.
"Are you alright?" Elizabeth asked. Elissa didn't answer, knowing fully well where she was. She was back in the hands of pirates. A place she never wanted to be in the first place.
Barbossa had stolen her from her home and they had been at see for a few weeks. Elissa wasn't fed very well nor was she treated well. She had no reason to trust any pirate.
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Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 10:00 pm
Jack was handed the bottle of rum he had requested and went over to the girl the crew had just pulled up. "Well Miss Turner, who do we have here." He asked as he walked over to the girl. Once there he handed Elizabeth the bottle of rum so she could let the girl have it.
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Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 10:14 pm
Elizabeth rolled her eyes and passed the rum bottle to someone else. Elissa watched them all. Some pirates began to murmur. She began to wonder if any of them knew her secret.
"Are you alright? Do you understand English?" Elizabeth asked again. Elissa nodded but said nothing. "It seems just a girl lost in the sea. She hasn't said much." Elizabeth told Jack. "We need to get her out of these wet clothes." Elizabeth helped her up and guided to her room where she helped Elissa change.
Will, who had watched everything, walked up to Jack as did Mr. Gibbs. "Capt'n, tis bad luck to have a woman on board let alone two." Mr. Gibbs told Jack. Will ignored him and continued with what he was going to say.
"What do you think of this, Jack?" Will asked.
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Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 10:18 pm
Jack resisted the urge to scoff at Mr. Gibbs. He was a good friend, but he relied far to much on superstitions. "Of what, the lass?" He asked with a shrug. "Not much to say. Either she fell off of a transport ship or she was one of Barbossa's prisoners." He said and headed back to the wheel of ship. "She's better off here anyways."
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Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 10:35 pm
Will wasn't sure about the girl. He felt as if there was something more than her just being a "lass." Not to mention, the look in her eyes what's she realized she was with pirates seem to say so.
Elizabeth helped Elissa into a warm bath to get her cleaned up. "Would you like some tea? I just had some brewed."
"Yes, please." Elissa said softly.
"So you do talk." Elizabeth smiled as she poured some tea. Elissa nodded and she was handed a glass. "What's that on your back? It's a lovely tattoo." Elissa scooted further down into the water. Any moment now she would think Elizabeth would run out and tell the Captain about the map.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to offend." Elizabeth said kindly and she helped Elissa out of the tub.
"Please," Elissa begged. "Don't tell anyone what you have seen on my back." Elizabeth didn't understand but she nodded. "Thank you, I'm Elissa by the way."
"I'm Elizabeth Turner. I promise you. No harm will come to you while on this ship. Now, let us get you into some clothes so that you may eat." Elissa was placed into a dress and guided to the dinning chambers where there were platters and platters of food. Elissa felt her mouth water. The last meal she was given was stale bread and dirty water because she had not cooperated.
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Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 10:41 pm
Jack watched Will from his post at the wheel. Will must have thought something was up, which usually meant trouble for them. If things kept up he'd have to find some new places to replace his crew. He let one of the crew men take the wheel and went to find Will again.
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Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 11:05 pm
Will found Elizabeth just as her and Elissa were about to walk in the dinning room. "Ah, Will, we were just going to get Elissa here something to eat. Will this is Elissa. Elissa, this is my husband Will." Will bowed his head and Elissa gave him a little wave, not really sure what else to do.
"Elizabeth may I speak with you a moment?" He asked and pulled her aside. "Did she say anything to you?" Elizabeth shook her head. Sure they exchanged a few words but it wasn't much. "She's hiding something."
"Will, it's nothing to worry about. I promise." She kissed him on the cheek and followed Elissa into the dinning area.
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Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 11:11 pm
Jack, not finding Will on deck, headed to his cabin. He pured himself a glass of liquor and sat down at his desk as he looked the map over. He knew where they were, but not where they were headed. Every pirate knew of the treasure of Diabolus Specus, but nobody knew where it actually was... Except for Barbossa apparently, which was why the black pearl was following his ship.
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Posted: Sun May 16, 2010 6:11 pm
Out of curiosity, Will followed Elizabeth and Elissa into the dinning area. Elissa filled her plate until there was no more room to put anything else. Will and Elizabeth stared and watched. It was like the girl hadn't eaten in a long while. At least, not a good meal.
By the time she was done, she had almost cleaned everything on the table. Elissa sat back in her chair, embarrassed by her eating habits. She had been at sea for so long, being mistreated, that she forgot how to eat properly.
"Forgive me, I've forgotten my manners." Elissa wiped her mouth and drank from her glass. Elizabeth smiled and shook her head.
"It's alright." The three of them cleaned up and headed back outside. Elissa stood on the side of the ship and looked around. She felt calm and relaxed, until she spotted another ship. A ship she knew all too well. Elissa ran back to the dinning room room where she could hide.
"What's wrong?" Elizabeth asked as she followed Elissa.
"Barbossa," Elissa searched for a place to hide but she couldn't see anything. "He's coming for me." Elizabeth ran and told Will. Will ran to find Jack and, somehow, he did.
"Jack, Barbossa is on our tail and he's after the girl."
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 4:14 pm
Jack looked up at Will and then turned to look out a window. He saw the dark ship not far from them and got up. "What would Barbossa want with the lady?" He asked as he walked around the desk and headed outside. "Ready the cannons men!" He shouted and leaned over the edge of the boat to get a better look at Barbossa's ship.
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 6:26 pm
Barbossa stood at the edge of his ship and glared at the the ship that sailed in front of them. He knew the girl was on Jack's ship and if Jack found out about the map, that would be the end of it. Barbossa couldn't allow it. "Turn her Starboard!" He ordered his men. They were gaining and they were gaining fast.
Elissa could feel Barbossa getting closer. She knew, at any moment, Barbossa would come on the ship and demand that she be returned to him.
"I can't go back," Elissa said as she grabbed Elizabeth. "Barbossa cannot know that I am here." Elizabeth nodded and took Elissa down below and hiding her as far down as she could. Then she ran back up to the deck and found Jack.
"Jack!" Elizabeth called as she ran up to him. "Barbossa cannot know Elissa is here."
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 7:02 pm
Jack spun on his heel and looked at Elizabeth for a moment. "What do you propose we do then, run?" He said and thought about it a moment. The Pearl was the fastest ship in the sea.
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