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Tangled Threads - A Story of Pirates	By : KiwiGirl Category: Pirates of the Caribbean (All) > General Views: 4819 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter Twenty One - Seven Spanish Ships

Bella was aloft, in the crows nest, as far as possible away from Jack. He was
at the wheel, casting glances at her when he felt certain that she was not looking.
She had apologised to Will, that had been a shock, Will had asked him if he had
told Bella to say sorry, but he had not, she had done that herself, waiting
until Will was alone at the wheel then saying that she had been rude to jump to
conclusions. Sailing with McGuiness had obviously been good for her, still she
was not speaking, avoiding Jack, taking her meals and eating alone at the bow
in the evenings and then going straight to her cabin. He had tried to talk with
her but she had refused, he had been tempted to request her to speak with him
as Captain but did not want to do that. He only hoped that she would realise in
time that this was the only answer. Still it did not make him feel any better.

�Sails� Bella voice urgent came from above, and he looked up at her, she was
standing one hand on the mast, the other shading her eyes �North�

He fished in his coat pocket for his telescope. He could make the other ship
out, dirty white sails on the horizon, her lines were familiar, another pirate,
Spanish if he was correct in his recollections, they would swing a little east.

�Jack�Captain, Ships ahoy� her voice rang out again slightly breathless a
little quaver in it and this time she was pointing behind them, they had not
long passed an island known to be favored by rum runners. From this direction
came two�three�ah shit� six vessels, they were moving fast surrounding the Pearl, rakers and canons
at the ready. Pirates, men that did not call Tortuga home but still they were
ships that were known to him and they were flying a white flag, surrender and
no one would be harmed.

�What do we do Jack?� Gibbs was at his elbow �do we try and outrun em?�

�Too late mate they are already on us� Jacks heart was lead in his chest, he
looked up at the crows nest hoping that Bella would stay hidden. �I am afraid I
know what this is about Gibbs. Just follow my lead mate�

*

�Do you know this woman?� the question was asked in rapid Spanish as a picture
was thrust in Jack�s face, it was Bella but it was not, it was the same
portrait that was in that locket she was so fond of.

Jack ignored the picture looking instead at the man squinting at him, studying
him before giving a mocking grin �only seven ships mate�.or do you have a few
more hiding behind that island. Brave of you considering you are threatening
the Black Pearl�you do know the
stories don�t you? She�s cursed mate.�

�No stories Sparrow�answer the question� that last was hissed as the pirate
kicked Jack�s legs out from under him, forcing him to his knees...

�Well I have known a lot of women mate, do you expect me to remember all of
them� fluently in the same language he replied and grinned. In a flash the
point of a sword rested under his chin, forcing his head upwards.

There was a shout and the steely ring of a sword being drawn and Will�s angry
voice spitting out a stream of abuse in Spanish, Jack risked turning his head
and the sword tip dug into his skin, he felt a sting and warm blood trickled
down his neck. Will was being restrained by three men, he was swearing,
struggling to get free. Jack felt a rush of pride in his friend and a surge of
affection; still it was stupid of William to be so rash.

�Will, steady...� he called out �don�t be doing anything you and I will be
regretting.�

A hand slapped his head and he looked to his captor.

�Jack Sparrow, do you think I am stupid, I know that this woman is aboard, we
have information to suggest that she was raised as your sister.�

�She is not here, I tell you.�

A hand grabbed his head pulled his hair back and this time the blade rested
against his throat.

�I hate to do this old amigo� the voice in his ear was soft �I remember
drinking rum with you in Singapore, but the money offered for your sister�� the
voice rose to a shout �we know you are on board Isabella, come forward or I
will slit your brothers throat.�

High above Bella had already been climbing down the mast, the moment she had
seen the pirate�s blade at Jack�s neck she had clambered from the crows nest
but when the man had shouted her name fear had taken her breath from her lungs.
Fear for Jack. .

�I am here� she shouted in English not thinking to switch �take your blade from
my brother�s throat or I swear I will jump.�

The Pirate captain looked to Jack who reluctantly translated most of what Bella
had said, substituting some thoughts of his own, his mind racing even as he did
so. The blade moved away and the man stood to look at the slight figure that
hung from the mast.

�I request parley� Bella called back, Jack suppressed a grin and relayed her
words to the Pirate Captain who gave him a sour look.

�State your terms� he glared at Jack who continued to translate as the Spaniard
turned to look upwards at Bella.

�My brother, the crew and the Pearl go free; you will
not follow them or harm anyone aboard.�

�Si � agreed.�

�then I will come down� Bella carefully climbed the remainder of the way down,
resting one hand on the mast for one long moment before coming forward.

Gibb muttered at her to keep speaking English as she passed him and she gave a
slight nod before standing before the man that had threatened Jack.

�I am Isabella� she said �what do you want with me you cowardly swine?� Jack
narrowed his eyes at her, repeating her words, well almost exactly.

�That is for you to find out when you meet my employer� the eyes that looked at
her were cruel, the picture that was held in one filthy hand was held up next
to her face. Harsh laughter rang out �well you are without doubt the one that
he is looking for.�

�Take her� he turned to one of the men that had accompanied him.

�Wait� Jack shouted, �she speaks none of the Spanish mate, you will need
someone to translate. I am most able�I will come along.� He was already turning
to gather his coat.

�No, I think not, that would be most risky, I know of your abilities to escape
Jack.� He pursed his lips �but you do have a point.�

He gestured at Will, �take that one, he curses well, perhaps he can speak a
civilised language.�

Jack tried to keep the disappointment from his face; at least it was Will
though, someone that he trusted.

The two men grabbed Bella�s arms and she began to struggle.

�NO, Jack.�

�Let us say goodbye� Jack moved to stand in front of the other man, �for old
times sake mate� by Christ he wanted to try and prevent this but they were
surrounded, if they fought they would all be slaughtered, they must stay alive,
if there was to be any hope of rescuing Bella and Will.

He hesitated looked at Jack and then at Bella �si� he nodded at the men who
held her, �let her farewell her brother.�

Jack folded her in his arms even as tears ran down her cheeks they filled his
eyes

�Jack..�

With one hand he stroked her hair, with the other he was sliding coins into her
clothing �Go with them, I will find you, remember I have that compass. Bella
don�t fight them they will only hurt you.�

�Come on� the command was barked out and hands were tugging at her, she
struggled but they just tightened.

�Jack�� a choked whisper, one arm reaching for him even as she was pulled away.

Will stood, arms at his side flanked by his captors; all his weapons had been
taken from him, even the knives in his boots. He watched as Bella spoke with
Jack, she clutched on to him before being dragged away.

�Come on scum� one of the men standing next to him gave him a shove and Will
turned looking him solidly in the eye, as if daring him to do something more,
the man met his gaze, saw something there and took a step back, Will nodded
once before walking forward to stand in front of Jack.

�Look after her mate..please.�
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