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A change in the winds	By : zonuz Category: Pirates of the Caribbean (All) > Het - Male/Female Views: 6784 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: I do not own the Pirates of the Caribbean movie series, nor any of the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.

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A.N. I’m so sorry. More sorry than you could ever imagine. I’m sure you thought I had given up on the story and for a while that was what I though I would have to do. The school is killing me with homework and I haven’t had any time to write. In my desperation I decided that I had to do something about this story and at least write one more chapter. I’ve missed writing this story and hearing your feedbacks. I hope there are some readers out there that will read my new chapter and hopefully still remember my story.
Chapter thirty-one: Nature can be cruel

When Kenna awoke the air was heavy and damp, making it hard for her to breath. Even though she was lying in the shade from the trees the air was stifling hot. She raised Jack's arm off her waist and walked over to where they had left the water supplies the night before. The water was warm but it didn't matter, her body was in dire need of fluids. She took a few sips, careful not to drink too much so that there would be enough for everyone until they would find more water, which would probably be a while compared to the trouble she and her father had to go through the day before.
Jack stirred and felt the lack of Kenna's presence beside him. He cracked an eye open and saw her by the water supplies. Sitting up, he brushed the dirt off his arm and breeches and stretched his neck.
Kenna walked over to him with a bottle of water in her hand and sat down beside him.
'' I thought you might be thirsty,'' she said as she handed him the bottle. He took a large gulp of it and handed the bottle back to her.
'' Thanks.'' He looked at her and chuckled. ''I see ye went a little overboard in yer water drinkin'.'' He poked her in the stomach.
Kenna looked down at her stomach and frowned, hurt. '' It's not because of the water.'' She stood up and walked away from him.
Jack got to his feet and followed her. ''Luv, I was only teasin' ye. There be no need ta get upset.''
Kenna turned. '' I thought you of all men would know that you should never joke around with a woman's weight.''
'' I wasn't. Honest! Ye're not fat. Ye've perhaps put on a few pounds, but ye still look amazin'.''
Kenna stared at him with her mouth open in disgust. '' You're unbelievable!'' she said as she stormed away.
Jack hit his head with his fist and cursed. Christian walked past him.
'' Ye really have a way with the ladies,'' he said, shaking his head as he walked towards the men who were eating breakfast.
Jack sighed and followed him.
Kenna returned a while later, holding some fruits in the front of her shirt. She walked straight to Steven without even glancing in Jack's direction.
'' I found some fruits nearby. Do you think they are safe to eat?''
She put them down on the earth and Steven picked one up for examination.
'' Those are completely harmless. Where did you find them?''
'' Not far from here. There were also large, brown, spiky fruits and purple, round ones.''
Steven laughed. '' That will be pineapples and plums. We should collect some fruits and keep them until later. We don't know when we will find food again.''
Jack sent a group of men to help Kenna collect the fruits. She was still angry at him and wouldn't answer him when he tried to talk to her.
Steven noticed that there was something wrong and walked up to Jack.
'' Captain. I know it's not my place to interfere but I couldn't help noticing that you and Kenna seem to be having some trouble.''
'' Ye know how women be. They take everythin' so seriously. It's not like I was tellin' her she be fat, she's just put on a few pounds, especially on her breasts, but I'm not complainin'.''
'' Her breasts have grown? What else do you feel is changed about her?'' Steven asked.
'' Her mood has gone worse, much worse!''
Steven swallowed.'' It's probably the heat. It can have strange effects on people.''
Kenna and the group returned with the fruits and Steven left Jack to help them.
When the fruits were safely packaged they could continue their search for Tobo's hideout. Malak and Jack were in the front, discussing the best routes to take up the hills while Kenna lagged behind, keeping a distance from Jack. She was not ready to forgive him yet.
Steven came up to her. '' I have something important to ask you.''
'' What is it?'' Kenna inquired surprised.
'' It's something personal but I have my suspicions and I'd really want to know whether they are true.''
'' You're beginning to scare me,'' Kenna said alarmed.
'' If what I suspect is true then it scares me too,'' Steven replied worried.
'' What is it? Is anything wrong?'' Kenna said scared.
'' When was the first day of your last menstrual cycle?''
Kenna stared at him surprised. '' Why is that important?''
'' Can you remember when it was? It's very important.''
'' No, I don't remember. My body's been chaotic since the change. Everything is changing, it must go back to normal when the transformation is completed.''
Steven didn't say anything but had a worried look on his face.
'' I can sense that you think that there is something else going on. What is it?'' Kenna asked panicking.
'' Have you considered that you might be pregnant?''
Kenna's face fell. '' Pregnant!'' She looked around and saw that they were far behind the rest of the crew. '' I can't be pregnant. No, that's not possible.''
'' You and Jack have been intimate haven't you? However strange it sounds it all adds up. The mood swings, the nausea, the weight gaining.''
Kenna looked at him angry. '' So you think I'm getting fat too?''
'' No, I'm just saying that everything points to you being pregnant.''
'' But I'm an angel. How can I be pregnant?''
'' Your father was able to produce a child. Why shouldn't you?''
Kenna held her head in her hands. '' This can't be happening. I can't be pregnant. It's impossible.''
'' I have to admit that I know nothing of angel anatomy but according to my observations you most definitely are.''
Kenna saw Jack walking towards them and turned to Steven.
'' Promise me you won't tell him. He doesn't need to know. Not now. I'll tell him when I'm ready. Please, just don't tell anyone about this,'' she begged.
'' Even though it goes against my better judgement I promise I won't tell him or anyone else about this. Just bare in mind, you won't be able to hide it for very long. Jack has already noticed the changes in your body. It's only a matter of time until he or your father figures out what's happening.''
'' Ye two be laggin' behind,'' Jack said as he approached. '' Ye should be careful not ta lose sight of the group. Ye never know what be in this jungle.'' He turned to Steven. '' Well, ye might know.''
'' I'm sorry Captain, we'll try to keep up,'' Steven said with a bow of the head and went to join the others. An awkward silence followed his departure until Jack cleared his throat.
'' Luv, ye know I didn't mean anythin' by me remark earlier…''
'' I know. I forgive you,'' Kenna replied with a forced smile. '' We should try to reach the others. We might get lost.'' She started walking but Jack caught her arm.
'' What's wrong?''
Kenna turned to him. '' Nothing. We just shouldn't fall behind. It's dangerous.''
Jack watched her closely for a minute and then released her hand. She gave him a small smile and walked towards the rest of the group, who had stopped halfway up the hill above them. Jack followed her, silent, but he knew there was something she wasn't telling him.
After a few hours of walking, the group stopped to eat. The fruits that were cut earlier that day were brought out and the men feasted on their sweet nectar.
Kenna took a slice of pineapple and looked at it worried.
'' Are you sure we can eat this?'' She asked Steven as she inspected the fruit more closely.
'' Yes, it's perfectly safe. I'm sure you'll like it,'' Steven said with a smile.
Kenna stared at the fruit in her hand and frowned. She put the fruit in her mouth and chewed, first grimacing but quickly changing her expression to surprise.
'' It's delicious!'' she said smiling and took another bite.
Jack started to laugh. '' I can't believe ye've never tasted pineapple before''
'' I haven't been around the world as much as you have. Apart from my hometown I've only seen a small part of Tortuga's harbour and the sea on our journey here.''
'' We'll change that. After we rescue yer grandmother we'll travel around the world. I'll show ye everythin' worth seein', tastin' and experiencin'. '' He gave her a soft kiss on the lips and she smiled.
'' I'm looking forward to that.''
One of the crew came walking towards them, where they sat in the shadow of the trees.
'' Capt'n. We've found a bush that bears nuts.''
'' I love nuts. Take me to it,'' Jack said as he got to his feet.
Steven jumped up beside him.
'' What does the bush look like? Has anyone eaten the nuts?''
'' I don't know. Gerald and Bill be still by the bush,'' the man replied puzzled.
'' What would happen if someone did eat the nuts?'' Jack asked worried.
'' If those are Tangena nuts then the one who consumes them will surely die a painful death,'' Steven replied, panicking.
They ran over to where Lloyd told them they found the bush and saw Gerald on the ground, writhing in pain.
'' Did he eat the nuts?'' Steven asked terrified as he kneeled down beside him.
'' We didn't know they be poisoned. Gerald ate one and immediately fell to tha ground. Will he be alright?'' Bill asked worried.
Gerald started vomiting and Steven shook his head.
'' There is nothing we can do. He may survive the poisoning but in most cases anyone who consumes them dies.''
'' We can't just wait and see whether he survives or not!'' Kenna said hysterical. '' There must be something we can do.''
'' The only thing we can do is to make him as comfortable as possible,'' Steven replied, saddened by the situation.
'' You!'' she shouted as she pointed at Bill. '' Go get some water.'' She pointed at Lloyd. '' Go with him and fetch a blanket.''
The men hurried away and Kenna kneeled down beside Gerald.
'' We need to get him out of the heat.''
'' Don't ye think ye should leave this to Steven?'' Jack asked as he placed a hand on her shoulder.
'' I think I can manage very well on my own,'' she replied annoyed. '' This man is dying. I don't think he would have any objections to me taking care of him.''
'' It's alright Captain. She's doing fine,'' Steven said as he put his hands under Gerald's shoulders. '' Would you mind helping me carry him into the shadow of those trees?''
Jack bent down and picked up Gerald's feet. Together they successfully moved him from the burning sun and into the cool shade of the trees.
Bill and Lloyd returned with the blanket and a bottle of water.
'' Is he really goin' ta die? It was just a nut…'' Bill asked stunned.
'' Nature can be cruel,'' Steven said as he took the bottle from him.
'' This isn't right,'' Bill said, shaking his head. ''Why are they allowed ta exist if they be so dangerous? Anyone could accidentally eat them. There be nothin' that warns ye not ta eat it,'' he said annoyed.
'' That's why the people who live here are well informed about the danger of the things that grow here,'' Steven replied.
Kenna wrapped the blanket around Gerald. She raised him up to a sitting position by a tree trunk. Steven knelt down beside them and carefully poured some water into his mouth. Gerald coughed and most of the water came back out of his mouth.
'' You have to drink the water. You must stay hydrated,'' Kenna said as she took the bottle from Steven. She poured more water into his mouth but it all came out again.
''What's going on?'' she asked puzzled.
''His body is cramping up because of the poison, making him unable to swallow,'' Steven replied gravely.
''What can we do? Is there any other way to get the water inside his body?'' Kenna inquired frantic.
''I'm afraid there is very little we can do. We can try to keep his skin hydrated but it won't do much good,'' Steven replied.
Jack, who had kept out of their way, signalled Lloyd to come.
''Go and get the crew together. We'll set up camp here while they take care of Gerald.''
Lloyd nodded and signalled Bill to follow him.
'' How long do ye think he has?'' Jack asked as he approached them.
Steven looked up at him. ''Not very long. The poison has taken over most of his body.''
Jack nodded gravely and sighed.
'' I'll get the men ta start diggin'.''
Gerald was starting to have trouble breathing. His skin was pale, making the veins more visible on his hands, neck and face. His eyes, when he managed to open them, were red and watery. He had a high fever which Kenna tried to keep down by regularly laying a wet cloth on his forehead.
Kenna didn't leave his side during the struggle. Jack tried a few times to get her to leave him so that she could take a break and have something to eat, but she refused. Seeing that she wasn't going to give up, he brought her food and water, but she barely touched it. She sat beside Gerald, holding his hand and speaking to him softly. She tried to keep him hydrated by running a wet cloth over his face, neck and chest but it didn't seem to do much good. She felt his hand go limp, releasing the hold on hers. Her eyes filled with tears as she placed his hands on his chest.
Jack saw her crying and knelt down behind her, taking her into his arms. He signalled the men to remove the body.
'' There was nothin' we could do,'' he said softly as he hugged her closer.
Kenna didn't say anything and Jack allowed her to just sit in his arms and cry.
The crew buried Gerald under a tree. They stood in a semi-circle around the grave, silently grieving their lost friend.
Kenna made a bouquet of flowers she picked around the area and laid it on the grave.
'' Too many have died because of me,'' she said as she tried to hold back her tears.
'' It wasn't yer fault, none of it was,'' Jack began but Kenna interrupted him.
'' I know. But I still feel responsible for their death.''
'' To prevent this from happening again you should all be really careful what you touch and eat,'' Steven said. ''Do not touch or eat anything that I haven't approved. Many things on this island are fatal so please be careful.''
The men nodded.
'' Come and have somethin' ta eat. Ye haven't touched any food all day,'' Jack said as he led her away from the grave. He took her to the place where the crew had made benches out of fallen trees and helped her sit down.
'' I'm not hungry,'' Kenna lied. She was starving but couldn't imagine eating at a time like this.
'' Ye still have ta eat.'' Jack brought her some fruits and a piece of cold meat. Kenna reached for a slice of orange and sucked on it.
''I can't believe he's dead,'' she said as she shook her head. Jack sat down beside her and put his arm around her.
'' I know, luv,'' He kissed the top of her head. '' I know.''
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Author’s notes: I finally finished this chapter!! I hope you enjoyed this small token of my appreciation for your patience. I will try and post a new chapter in May.
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