To Be Without Hope
DISCLAIMER: I do not own any of the characters in this story, except...well, you'll just have to wait to find out her name ;)
CHAPTER 1- Waiting
Standing on the hill, she watched them come. Their black and white flag was hoisted up on the sails, daring anyone who was brave enough to challenge them. As the ship drew closer, it seemed to grow in size and menace. Brushing her long brown hair from her face, she turned away from the pirate ship and made her way back down the rocky path that led up to the cliff face.
'What are they doing here?' She wondered to herself.
Pirates had rarely been seen on her island before, and the sight of the ship in the distance made fear creep into her heart. She had only once had dealings with Pirates before, and it was that one day, that she would never forget. Pushing the memory aside, she continued to follow the man-made path through the thick, green trees as she quickly made her way back to the cave.
The natural cave, cut out of a rock face, came into view as she entered a clearing through the trees. Entering the cave, she was home. Old, rusty pots and pans lay on a roughly crafted wooden table on the right wall. Tattered books, sat neatly under it. On the left wall, were three chairs, fashioned in a similar way to the table, and at the end of the cave, two mattresses, piled on top of each, with two thin blankets neatly pulled over the top. A short sword, still in its sheath, rested on the floor next to the mattresses.
Moving towards her bed, she stooped down, pulling back the sheets to reveal a black robe which she picked up gently. As she turned to leave, she took the sword, tucked it under her wide, red belt then turning, she left her home. Walking much quicker this time, she took a different path to the left of the cave that turned slightly downhill. Birds in the leaves above her took off in fright as she began to jog along the path, finally reaching a grassy hill that looked down upon a dirt road.
Hearing voices in the distance, she quickly put the robe around her shoulders, pulling the hood on to cover her face. Then, lowering herself down behind a large bush with yellow flowers, she waited.
"I'm telling ya Jack, there ain't no treasure on this i'land!" complained a large, burly man, dressed in a simple navy, long sleeved shirt, brown pants and black boots. Looking around, as if threatening the other men to disagree with him, a few heads nodded back. "Hammond," came a soft, sleazy voice from the front of the line, "There be no need for any doubts, you'll have your reward. Be patient."
Stepping out of the line, a tanned, rugged looking pirate sauntered past the crew. His eyes were dark and mischievous, and two black braids hung down from his chin. Turning his attention to the rest of the crew and assuming a commanding tone he told them "Split into groups of four. I want a campsite found before sunset," Pausing, he added, "Will; you come with me".
The high grass through the forest made walking difficult as Jack and Will scouted the woods for a clearing to set up camp. The trees seemed eerily quiet until Will, a young pirate compared with the other crew members, broke the silence as he stumbled over a large rock, hidden under the dark grass and landed on his knees with a loud thump. Glancing long enough at Jack to see a half grimace, half smile upon his face and hearing a muttur of the word 'stupid', he turned away sighing.
"What's the real reason you have brought us here?" Will finally asked the question that had been playing on his mind since they had arrived. "For treasure, mate" Jack replied, a smile still lingering on his lips. Will turned to look at him, a serious expression evident on his tanned face. He opened his mouth once more to question his Captain when Jack cut him off saying "Will, why else would I bring me crew here? It's a deserted island mate, no pirates or landlubbers have discovered her secret yet, but..."
His words were cut short as a thin rope, well hidden beneath the layers of grass, wound around his ankle and pulled him with a sharp force up into the air. As Jack hung upside down from a branch, his arms flailing wildly above his head, Will tried everything he could to keep from laughing. Unable to do so, he laughed, "What was it about not doing anything stupid Jack?" Cursing his young companion, Jack yelled "Get me out of here!"
And that's when it happened…
Author Note: This is my first fanfic, so please bear with me :) Also, do please review, whether positively or negatively, either is much appreciated! Thankyou!