(A/N) Some of you may know that I have been on vacation, by the way Cape Cod was beautiful. If anyone visits Massachusetts, please do yourself a favor and take a ride down to the Cape. Anyways, CATCF is coming out on Friday, and I will be the first in line!
Alright here is my new story, read it and let me know what you think. For all of my reviewers that have stuck by me, this is my second to last story I will write, I am currently writing a novel, that is taking up time, and school starts up in September, so I will be too busy to write much of anything! I know, I wish I could write more, but, I just can't find the time! Love you all!
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN POTC!
"Miss Swann, your dress has arrived." Estrella Elizabeth's maid said as she walked into her bedroom.
"Really?" Elizabeth said with a certain excitement.
"Yes…Would you like me to bring it up for you?"
"Please." Elizabeth jumped from her seat and watched from the top of the stairs as her maid brought up the large white box. Elizabeth and Will were to be married in three weeks. Elizabeth was so happy it showed in almost everything she did, the way she wrote her letters to her relatives, the way she smiled, even the way she brushed her hair. Elizabeth watched as the dress was taken from the box, the dress itself was her mother's, sent to the tailor to have it altered to fit her. The dress was white, pearls and lace adorned the bodice, with a sweeping long train.
"It's beautiful." Elizabeth said as she touched it lightly.
"Do you want to try it on?" Estrella asked with a smile.
"I can't, I have to meet Will. When I get back, I promise." Elizabeth knew Estrella couldn't wait to see her in that dress. "I actually have to leave now…" Elizabeth then went to her bed and picked up her bag.
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"My dress came today." Elizabeth said from the back of the smithy.
"Really?" Will said with a smile.
"Yes." Elizabeth was changing her clothes into a pair of pants and a blouse. "It really is beautiful." Now picking up her hair she braided it.
"Can't wait to see you in it…" Will said as he watched Elizabeth step in front of him.
"Me either…" Elizabeth bent down and kissed him. When they pulled apart their gaze locked in each other's eyes. "We should begin." Elizabeth said with a playful smile.
"We should." Will said with his voice caught in his throat. Will then got up and handed her a box. "This is for you."
"What is it?" Elizabeth asked.
"Open it." Elizabeth lifted the lid of the box and saw it was a sword.
"Will this is beautiful." Elizabeth lifted the sword. Elizabeth noticed it was lighter than the swords she was used to, it had a gold handle, with white pearls laid into it. Elizabeth admired the handle in particular, the same amount of care and precision went into it, just as the engagement ring had. It was a gold band with a diamond in the center of it.
"Not as beautiful as you are." Will then cupped her face in his hand and kissed her.
"We aren't going to get anything done today, are we?" Elizabeth said as she pulled at his shirt.
"It seems to me Miss Swann that you are the one that is distracted." Will then pulled out his sword. "Do you remember everything I taught you?"
"Of course." Elizabeth took her sword from the box. "Why would you ask?" Elizabeth said as she circled Will.
"I don't know maybe you forgot…I am told that I am quite charming."
"Not so much." Elizabeth said with a wicked grin. Will had been teaching Elizabeth how to use a sword for a year now, since they got back from their adventure with Jack. Will hadn't heard from Jack since, only hearing the stories of his pillaging and plundering of far away ports. Will insisted that Elizabeth learn how to use a sword, with it, he wouldn't worry about her so much. Elizabeth jumped at the chance, because she would be spending more time with Will.
Will brought his sword to Elizabeth. "Show me." Will said.
"You know I have a better idea." Elizabeth then put her sword down.
"And what's that?" Elizabeth then ran to the back and quickly changed back into her dress, not bothering to put her hair up. Will watched her reemerge with her hair down, he thought she was most beautiful with her hair flowing freely.
"Come on." Elizabeth then grabbed Will's hand and walked outside with him.
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Elizabeth stopped at the beaches, still holding Will's hand she walked into the sand. "Get you out of that smithy once and a while…loosen you up a bit." Elizabeth said as they walked along the beach.
"It's my job Elizabeth." Elizabeth felt his hand tense in hers.
"I didn't mean it like that." Elizabeth said wishing she had chosen her words a bit more carefully. "I just wanted to get you out of there." Elizabeth knew Will was a bit insecure that he was a blacksmith, and she was a Governor's daughter, with her status, it brought her a lot of money, and perhaps just one day she, or Will himself would be Governor, however the chances of that were unlikely. "You're not saying anything. You know I love you the way you are. Money and status mean nothing to me." Elizabeth said stopping and turning to look at him.
"I know, I guess it's my own insecurities." Will then shoved his hands in his pockets and began walking again.
"Will you can tell me what you're feeling. If you're mad at what I said, it won't hurt my feelings." Elizabeth said softly as she walked with him.
"It's just I feel like I'll never be good enough. Elizabeth, I will always be a blacksmith, nothing more. How can I support a wife and eventually children?" Will said looking away.
"Are you scared?" Elizabeth asked him.
"Yes."
"Do you love me?" Elizabeth's question sent him staggering.
"Of course I do, how could you…"
"Then that's enough Will." Elizabeth said as she interrupted him. Elizabeth took his arm and sat him down in the sand, as she pulled him down with her. "Loving me is more than enough, is my love more than enough for you?"
"Yes." Will said breathlessly.
"Then you have nothing to worry about." Elizabeth leaned over and kissed him.
"But…"
"Stop talking and kiss me would you?" Elizabeth said with a smile. Will quickly obliged and kissed her…as the sun settled down behind them.