A/N I saw the movie and inspiration struck. I won't tell you just yet with
whom the romance is going to be with, aside from the main character I have
already established. Please tell me what you think, constructive criticism
is more than welcome.
Disclaimer- I don't own anything from the movie Pirates of the Caribbean, I own Katie and that's about it.
Katie gloomily watched as another ship sailed into Port Royal. The passengers were waiting impatiently on deck to be let off; they had sailed all the way from England and were more than eager to be back on land. There were other ships docked already, most of them trading vessels, nothing exciting. That was the problem, there were never any exciting ships that came to Port Royal. Never anything at all that was exciting, for that matter.
At least there hadn't been since last year, when the Black Pearl had come and looted the city. But even then she hadn't been there. Her mother had grown tired of her and had sent her to live with her Uncle in London. Shortly there after he had passed away and Katie had to return home once again. Between the voyage there and back she had missed the whole event entirely, much to her dismay.
Ever since she was a little girl she had been fascinated with pirates. The idea of their life of adventure and freedom intoxicated her. She had actually gone so far as to start dressing like pirates when she was little, at least as best as she could manage with her limited resources. Her mother had seen that that had only lasted a month before putting a stop to it. At first everyone had just ignored her intrigue, figuring it was just a phase and she would grow out of it. But she hadn't.
Sure, she didn't march about in breeches and tunics any more, not by her own choice, but she was more devoted now than ever before since she had returned. She had been good friends with Elizabeth ever since they were children, even though she was almost five years older, and therefore had first hand accounts on all that had happened. Elizabeth had always found her fascination with pirates amusing, and didn't mind telling her all sorts of details about them, though Katie knew she secretly had a fixation for them as well, if not as prominent.
In fact, she had even managed to convince Will to give her sword lessons. She was getting quite good at it, too. She seemed to be a natural, though she was no where near as good as he was. They had become quite close during that short year, he was like an older brother to her.
Now she sat in her room looking out over the water. The sun was slowly sinking beneath the horizon and casting brilliant shades of orange against the sky. Her mother had once again caught her reading tales about pirates and had sent her there before dinner. But it was completely unfair, she was only reading about them. Not actually doing anything wrong, if she couldn't even read about them anymore... well this was getting ridiculous. But despite what she may think she had been locked in her room with no means of entertainment what so ever for at least the past two hours.
She heard footsteps coming up the front stairs. It was her mother, no one else lived with them besides the maids, and they always kept to the back ways. Standing up and facing away from the window, she awaited her mothers' arrival. Better to wait prepared than be caught by surprise, even if it wouldn't change the outcome of the visit.
As the footsteps reached her door she heard a soft clink of the key unlocking it. The door opened and her mother strode inside.
She was a tall, slim woman with once deep brown hair that had taken on a shade of gray. Her face was cold and her eyes even more so. Her thin lips were drawn tightly in an unreadable expression. Her billowing skirts of deep blue fanned out around her as she strode swiftly across the room.
"Katherine, I have some news for you," she stated emotionlessly. Her mother was one of the few people who called her by her full name. "I have had my fill of your.boyish antics, and I'm through with it all. As of tomorrow you will no longer be under my care, I have signed you over to another's custody. If something should happen to your guardian you will not be returning to me but will be placed under the charge of someone they appoint suitable."
Katie was beyond surprised that her long-winded mother hadn't given her a lecture, and even more surprised at her sudden announcement, along with worried to death. Her uncle had been dreadful, even more so than her mother and she couldn't stand living with someone like that again. And what if they didn't live near the sea? She loved the sea, it went hand in hand with her love of pirates.
"I have searched long and hard ever since my dear brother passed away for someone willing to take you in. Not one of my relatives was willing, and I would have liked to keep you in the family," her mother sighed wearily. "But I expected as much." She gave a disdainful sniff before continuing. " I have been fortunate enough to fine a much respected local family that seemed more than obliged, though I cannot see why. The governors daughter has agreed to watch over you until you are old enough to take care of yourself."
Katie was instantly relieved. Living with Elizabeth and Will would be heavenly. They were already so much like family, and she was over there all the time anyway. She tried to put on a sour face for her mother, but it was hard to conceal her grin. The end result was a sort of grimace that made her look as though she was in pain. If her mother knew she had approved undoubtedly she would have changed her mind, she had no idea about her relationship with them was anything more than brief acknowledgements.
Actually, Katie couldn't have been more surprised. With their involvement with that Jack Sparrow last year, she would have thought they would be the last people her mother would choose. Then again, they probably were. Pirates were obviously very unliked, especially since their attack last year, and Katie's love of them was just as unwelcome.
"You will be leaving in the morning. I expect you to have your things ready at dawn." Her mother announced, sounding more than a little relieved. With that she turned around, her skirts swishing, and walked to the door. Only halfway through she stopped and spoke aloud to herself. "Where did I go wrong?" For once her icy mask slipped into a look of sadness and regret as she shook her head. Then, giving no sign that she cared the least bit that tomorrow would probably be the last day she ever saw her daughter again, she closed the door behind her, locking it firmly once again.
Katie laughed aloud to herself. She couldn't believe her good luck. Of all people, the Turners were perhaps the only ones who actually supported her gravitation to pirates, any other would have stomped down on the idea of pirates as fiercely as her mother. Or at least tried to. Though it was a bit odd since she had never truly met one. Hopefully that would change someday.
Disclaimer- I don't own anything from the movie Pirates of the Caribbean, I own Katie and that's about it.
Katie gloomily watched as another ship sailed into Port Royal. The passengers were waiting impatiently on deck to be let off; they had sailed all the way from England and were more than eager to be back on land. There were other ships docked already, most of them trading vessels, nothing exciting. That was the problem, there were never any exciting ships that came to Port Royal. Never anything at all that was exciting, for that matter.
At least there hadn't been since last year, when the Black Pearl had come and looted the city. But even then she hadn't been there. Her mother had grown tired of her and had sent her to live with her Uncle in London. Shortly there after he had passed away and Katie had to return home once again. Between the voyage there and back she had missed the whole event entirely, much to her dismay.
Ever since she was a little girl she had been fascinated with pirates. The idea of their life of adventure and freedom intoxicated her. She had actually gone so far as to start dressing like pirates when she was little, at least as best as she could manage with her limited resources. Her mother had seen that that had only lasted a month before putting a stop to it. At first everyone had just ignored her intrigue, figuring it was just a phase and she would grow out of it. But she hadn't.
Sure, she didn't march about in breeches and tunics any more, not by her own choice, but she was more devoted now than ever before since she had returned. She had been good friends with Elizabeth ever since they were children, even though she was almost five years older, and therefore had first hand accounts on all that had happened. Elizabeth had always found her fascination with pirates amusing, and didn't mind telling her all sorts of details about them, though Katie knew she secretly had a fixation for them as well, if not as prominent.
In fact, she had even managed to convince Will to give her sword lessons. She was getting quite good at it, too. She seemed to be a natural, though she was no where near as good as he was. They had become quite close during that short year, he was like an older brother to her.
Now she sat in her room looking out over the water. The sun was slowly sinking beneath the horizon and casting brilliant shades of orange against the sky. Her mother had once again caught her reading tales about pirates and had sent her there before dinner. But it was completely unfair, she was only reading about them. Not actually doing anything wrong, if she couldn't even read about them anymore... well this was getting ridiculous. But despite what she may think she had been locked in her room with no means of entertainment what so ever for at least the past two hours.
She heard footsteps coming up the front stairs. It was her mother, no one else lived with them besides the maids, and they always kept to the back ways. Standing up and facing away from the window, she awaited her mothers' arrival. Better to wait prepared than be caught by surprise, even if it wouldn't change the outcome of the visit.
As the footsteps reached her door she heard a soft clink of the key unlocking it. The door opened and her mother strode inside.
She was a tall, slim woman with once deep brown hair that had taken on a shade of gray. Her face was cold and her eyes even more so. Her thin lips were drawn tightly in an unreadable expression. Her billowing skirts of deep blue fanned out around her as she strode swiftly across the room.
"Katherine, I have some news for you," she stated emotionlessly. Her mother was one of the few people who called her by her full name. "I have had my fill of your.boyish antics, and I'm through with it all. As of tomorrow you will no longer be under my care, I have signed you over to another's custody. If something should happen to your guardian you will not be returning to me but will be placed under the charge of someone they appoint suitable."
Katie was beyond surprised that her long-winded mother hadn't given her a lecture, and even more surprised at her sudden announcement, along with worried to death. Her uncle had been dreadful, even more so than her mother and she couldn't stand living with someone like that again. And what if they didn't live near the sea? She loved the sea, it went hand in hand with her love of pirates.
"I have searched long and hard ever since my dear brother passed away for someone willing to take you in. Not one of my relatives was willing, and I would have liked to keep you in the family," her mother sighed wearily. "But I expected as much." She gave a disdainful sniff before continuing. " I have been fortunate enough to fine a much respected local family that seemed more than obliged, though I cannot see why. The governors daughter has agreed to watch over you until you are old enough to take care of yourself."
Katie was instantly relieved. Living with Elizabeth and Will would be heavenly. They were already so much like family, and she was over there all the time anyway. She tried to put on a sour face for her mother, but it was hard to conceal her grin. The end result was a sort of grimace that made her look as though she was in pain. If her mother knew she had approved undoubtedly she would have changed her mind, she had no idea about her relationship with them was anything more than brief acknowledgements.
Actually, Katie couldn't have been more surprised. With their involvement with that Jack Sparrow last year, she would have thought they would be the last people her mother would choose. Then again, they probably were. Pirates were obviously very unliked, especially since their attack last year, and Katie's love of them was just as unwelcome.
"You will be leaving in the morning. I expect you to have your things ready at dawn." Her mother announced, sounding more than a little relieved. With that she turned around, her skirts swishing, and walked to the door. Only halfway through she stopped and spoke aloud to herself. "Where did I go wrong?" For once her icy mask slipped into a look of sadness and regret as she shook her head. Then, giving no sign that she cared the least bit that tomorrow would probably be the last day she ever saw her daughter again, she closed the door behind her, locking it firmly once again.
Katie laughed aloud to herself. She couldn't believe her good luck. Of all people, the Turners were perhaps the only ones who actually supported her gravitation to pirates, any other would have stomped down on the idea of pirates as fiercely as her mother. Or at least tried to. Though it was a bit odd since she had never truly met one. Hopefully that would change someday.