A/N: Watched all three PotC movies recently, then came here to read lots of fab Sparrabeth fic, then suddenly had this really odd brain-wave that necessitated this drabble... I cannot explain anymore...

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A Thirst For Life

She had kept a weather eye on the horizon and finally he was coming home.

Ten years had been too long, but at least she'd had company recently.

Will and Elizabeth embraced on the beach, showing less passion than they might given their audience of one.

"I don't understand" he frowned at the sight of a child beside her that could not be his own.

"William Turner, I would like to re-introduce Jack Sparrow" she smiled, unable to help it.

"Captain Jack Sparrow!" the lad protested.

Elizabeth explained;

"I'm afraid he somewhat abused the power of the Fountain of Youth..."

- The End -