(I am here with my second story. This one is going to be a complete switch from the first one that I wrote. So remember, any characters that you don't recognize from the movie, (Such as: Cordelia, Jackson, Commodore Welling, or anyone else.) is made purely from my vivid imagination. So read and hopefully enjoy. I will try to stay as true to PotC as I can. R&R. Please no flames. )


Prologue: The Escape



Port Royal was the picture perfect town to live in during the day. But at night, it died. The streets were dark and silent. There was rarely a soul out at midnight, save the rats and prostitutes. It was the perfect setting to make an escape. That was exactly what William Turner was doing at the moment. He ran at a mad dash down the paved roads and alleyways. He was disguised in his blacksmith's clothing and wrapped in shadow. He clutched to his chest, as small bundle of innocence.

The bundle was his and Elizabeth's newborn daughter Cordelia Turner, named for her father's legacy. Though a wee three months old, the baby was the center of a conspiracy aimed at Will and Elizabeth. Ever since Commodore Norrington had passed on, things had been in total chaos, for he had been replaced by his greedy and jealous cousin Welling.

When Welling had met the Governess Elizabeth he had fallen madly in love with her. It soon became an obsession with her. Shortly after the Commodore's passing, Elizabeth had become pregnant. Welling had become exceedingly jealous having recently found out of Elizabeth's husband and not liking him one bit. Upon the baby's birth, Welling delved deep into the history of William Turner and found his history to be rather piratic. He formed a cynical plan to break up the family and get what he wanted.

He met with Elizabeth and conversed with her of her husband's past. He then told her that he could no longer grant him clemency, that he had received may complaints and wished to keep the peace. She said that she would speak with Will on the matter and go from there. But the Commodore was not pleased and tried to make a bribe with her. If she would leave her husband and marry him instead, he could then grant Will clemency. She played along, but she knew what he was up to.

That night she and Will had formed a plan. Welling's deal would not go into effect for another week, enough to give her time to supposedly say goodbye. So Will had contacted some old allies and made an arrangement. Elizabeth had been on her way to their hideout when she had been stopped by Welling and shot to death. He had found out from unknown sources of their plan. though he had not known the night, he had kept sentries on the watch for anything unusual. Upon Elizabeth's death their child had gone missing. Will had hidden her from the world and said that she was dead. he had kept contact with the Black Pearl and made arrangements.

Soon, he came to a small shed door. He knocked in a series of codes. The door cracked open to reveal Isaac's face. (He is another crew member on the Black Pearl) He let him enter, then quickly closed the door behind him. He led him into the back as tears entered his eyes. Realization had finally dawned on him of what he was about to do, and he wasn't ready for it. Are they here, Isaac? he asked solemnly.

He nodded, Yes, they arrived a few hours ago, Annemaria is in the storage room in the back, Jack is readying the ship, and Gibbs is scouting their escape route.

He walked to the back room and opened the door swiftly to reveal Annemaria clothed in all black, and a young, dark-haired boy about the age of two on her hip. She looked worried and stressed the candlelight playing on her face. Her dark eyes were filled with compassion and sympathy for what they all knew was to come. She walked to Will and embraced him. Oh, dear William, cry not. You will be together again someday. I am sorry for you loss. she said softly.

Annemaria patted Will on the back and said, Worry not, Will Turner, your daughter is in good hands.

Will nodded and replied, Just don't let any of the other men touch her, only you and Jack are allowed to, and make sure he doesn't drink too much. I don't want my daughter to be exposed to the devilry of rum...Just be careful and watch out for her as if she were your own daughter, that is all that I ask.


Annemaria smiled meekly and answered in reply, Don't worry Will, she will be fine. I will treat her as my own. Like my son Jackson here. Fear not Will, she will be happy. If she is anything like you, she will love her life.

Then, there was a noise. It was soft and short. The door behind them burst open, revealing Jack Sparrow. You really outta get that door fixed mate, it is rather rusty, savvy?

Will's face lit up at the sight of his long lost friend. It is good to see you again Jack.

No trouble, just helping out a friend in need. Now who have we here? said Jack humbly.

Jack walked over to Will and peered down at the bundle in his arms. Will lifted the blanket to reveal a tiny, pale , and sleeping face. Absolutely precious mate, he said turning serious and awed, his smile growing wide, What is her name?

Will smiled with love, Her name is Cordelia.

Jack laughed slightly, Hey, it fits mate, Daughter of the Sea for the daughter of a pirate. Don't deny it again Will, you were once one. There is no denying that. Don't make me hang you from the mast of a ship again. The mast on my ship is twice the size that the mast on the Intercepter was.

Will smiled slightly in reminiscence of the memory. Those times were just as perilous as the events that he faced now. He thought that he would never have to face his worst fear again. His fear of losing the ones that he held dear to him. Though at this moment in time, that fear seemed imminently possible. It had happened in the past to Elizabeth, now it was about to happen with his newborn daughter, the daughter that he had known for a little over three months.

Don't worry so much mate, your daughter is in good hands with Annemaria and I. We will raise her well. Jack said, reading Will's expressions.

Will followed Jack, Annemaria, and Isaac out of the back entrance down the scouted road, to the docks at the coast. There waited the Black Pearl. the ship that Will thought he would never have to see again. That was going to be his daughter's life.

The tears that had been hiding behind Will's dark chocolate eyes began to course down his cheeks. Jack embraced him and rubbed his back for a few moments as Will sobbed into his shoulder. Jack had expected this, but he could never have been ready to see his best friend cry. He did all that he could do to comfort him.

I love her so much Jack. I don't know how I will live without her. She is my pride and joy. She is my only daughter. Take the best care that you possibly can of her. Guard her with your life and soul. Do not let her stray. I trust you mate, don't let me down. Will said through his tears. If I never see you or her again, I want know that she is safe and happy. That's all that matters to me. And with that he embraced Jack for a final time and handed him the child.

Take care of her mate, she is everything that I live for. She is all that I have left. Will said as he fought the urge to sob again.

He leaned down and kissed his daughter one last time. He pulled a medallion out of his pocket. It was a silver dragon held by a piece of black rope. Engraved on the back were the words:

Dare to Dream, and Dare to live the Dream. ~W.T.~

He had created this for Elizabeth as a wedding gift. Now it would belong to his daughter when she was old enough to understand the meanings behind it.

He said, Give this to her when she turns sixteen. Explain to her then, the story of my being. Tell her then of her real father and how his love for her is unconditional. Do it as a favor for me. I want her to know, in the chance that we ever meet again. Farewell Jack, and take care of her, yourself, and most of all that son of yours. He is a unique one, you might want to watch out for him before he turns out like his father. he joked.

Jack smiled and laughed at that. I will, Will. I will. He said, rousing another laugh through Will's tears.

As Jack turned to leave into his ship, he replied, Take care mate. Your daughter will be fine. It is you that I will worry about. Watch your back, Will. There are allies and there are enemies. They are everywhere. So long.

And with that, he turned and walked hurriedly to his ship, looking in all directions for spies as he went. As the anchor was lifted and the sails let out, Jack stood at the rail of the ship and waved farewell to him as Will said softly, barely above a whisper, Take care, my daughter, we will meet again...



(I know, it is a bit angsty, but it won't be for long. That is why I didn't put it in the Angst section. But anyway, What do ya'll think. I know that it is different, but bare with me for a little while here. If you want to , please review and tell me if you like it. I've got to go but I will hopefully update soon. Tootles...)