ManEater

A/N: Hey guys! Ready for another chapter? I waited until today to post because August 31st is the 1 year anniversary of posting ManEater! I want ot thank you guys for making this story a success! I never knew I would have so much feedback for this fic! So thanks once again and enjoy.

Now we enter the second part of our journey and it will be just as exciting as the first part!

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Jack Sparrow

I could not believe my very own eyes. Standing just a few feet away from me were Will and Elizabeth. Soon as I met their eyes, I quickly turned around. I couldn’t stand looking into Lizzie’s eyes after all we’ve been through this past week. I didn’t know what the hell to think…or how to act. I didn’t want them to notice that I was bothered by their presence… How dare William have the audacity to come onto my bloody ship after I warned him not to! I should throw him off right now! But I can’t…Lizzie’s with him and a part of me wants her to stay.

“Capn’…should I escort Turner ‘n Ms. Swann off tha Pearl?” Gibbs whispered into my ear.

“No…not yet. Ask them what they want first.” I ordered in my Captain’s voice.

“Aye.” He replied as he walked away from me and made his way over to the whelp and Lizzie.

I waited for a short time for Gibbs to return to me. It wasn’t long before I heard his footsteps walk up behind me.

“Jack. They say they want ta join us on our voyage. Turner says it was his idea in the first place to go to the Leeward Isles and he insists on comin’.”

That eunuch has some damn nerve demanding that he come onto my ship! I don’t give a rat’s ass if it was his idea to go to those isles! I thought to myself. Gibbs stepped in front of me waiting for an answer.

“So he says it was his idea, aye?”

“Aye. He says he ain’t leavin’, no matter what.” Gibbs replied.

I glared at Gibbs. I was starting to feel more annoyed and pissed off at Will’s defiance. I was mere moments away from rushing over there and knocking Will on his arse.

“Dear William thinks he can just come onto my bloody ship and demand that I allow him passage to the Leeward Isles just so that he can acquire vast riches and property for his own sake?”

Gibbs looked at me uncertainly and shrugged his shoulders. “Guess so. He didn’t say actually why he need be joinin’ us.”

“Why does he have to come onto my ship to get there? He can get his own damn ship and go there himself!”

“I ‘sppose he can’t sail a ship ‘imself. Maybe he’d rather sail with someone who knows these waters. From tha looks of it, I don’t think he’d be knowin’ too much ‘bout sailin’ n’ things.” Gibbs replied jokingly with a smirk.

A smile formed on my face, for I knew he was right. I almost felt flattered that he would rather sail with an experienced person like me, rather than risking it himself. But it still didn’t make any sense why he would want to sail with someone he obviously hated...and was jealous of.

“I suppose you’re right Mr. Gibbs.” I replied with a aggravated sigh. “After all, he doesn’t look like much…being a poor, helpless eunuch and all. He can’t do very much for himself…”

Gibbs nodded his head and chuckled. “Aye…e’s too much of a pretty boy…”

“Enough about that whelp for now.” I interrupted him, for I started to feel an ache in my stomach from talking too much about Will. “Did you ask Ms. Swann her point and purpose for coming onto my ship? I’m sure her reasons differ from her fiancé’s.”

“No she didn’t say either, but I’ll ask her if ya want.” Gibbs suggested.”

“No don’t…I already know why she’s here.” I replied under my breath as I walked over to the rail and looked across the horizon.

There could be many reasons as to why she came with Will. Maybe she’s here to watch over him and share his possessions. Or maybe she’s here for…no it can’t be. She didn’t come just to see me. Even if she did, a part of me cared, while the other part didn’t. As I thought more about Will’s demands it angered me in some ways, but in other ways, it amused me. I hate to admit it, but I admired how he had enough galls to make a demand on someone else’s ship when he knows he could be keelhauled into the sea for such a stupid act.

I was torn between allowing them to stay on board and deciding to kick them off. If I allowed them to stay, I’m allowing myself to get hurt again. It would be very hard for me to stomach seeing them together…parading their love around like a bunch of idiots. It sickened me before when I had seen them together on my ship kissing, hugging…touching. If I ever saw that atrocity again, it would be more than sickening…it would be downright heartbreaking. As much as I am pissed at them, it wouldn’t be right if I told them to leave, for I knew I wouldn’t see Lizzie anymore. This was truly a no win situation…

“Capn? Do ya want me ta tell ‘em somethin’ else?” Gibbs asked.

I suddenly made my decision. A clever plan came to my mind. I turned to Gibbs and grinned cunningly.

“Aye mate. I want you to deliver this message to dear young William. I’m sure he’ll like it…”
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Elizabeth

I was surprised that Will told me that he still wanted to go on the trip with Jack. What shocked me even more was that he wanted me to come along with him. Maybe he has forgiven Jack and has put all of this behind him? Or maybe he doesn’t want Jack to claim all of that land for himself? Whatever his reasons, I’ll find out later.

When Will and I boarded the Pearl, I was sure that Jack would kick us off the moment he saw us. When he turned around, my eyes met his. I felt my heart stop. His brown, kohl lined eyes pierced through my heart. I felt bombarded with so much anger, remorse, love and other emotions in that brief moment our eyes locked. Jack and I didn’t look at each other for too long because the pain was just too much to bear. When he quickly turned away, I knew he was upset about Will and my presence on the ship.

During the whole time Jack and Gibbs spoke, I watched Jack’s body language intently. Even though he had his back turned to us, I could tell that he was burning with anger and resentment…and that those emotions were geared more towards me. I was very nervous as to what Jack was saying to Gibbs. He could be telling him to have us thrown overboard or throw us in the brig. But I knew Jack would never do that to us. He’s too much of a good man, even though he showed us last evening that he could also be a brutal tyrant. Will didn’t seem to be nervous about our fate. From the stern expression on his face, he was determined to stand his ground. Even if Jack kicked us off, I believed that Will would have fought him again to stay.

“Do you think he will allow us to stay?” I asked Will.

He turned to me and smiled halfheartedly. “I’m not sure. But if he tells us to leave, I’m prepared to stand my ground and fight. I won’t give up my childhood dream of owning land just because some jealous, old pirate doesn’t want me around.” He replied in an angry tone.

“Will, it would be foolish if you stood your ground. After all, this is his ship and he has say over who comes on or who gets thrown off.” I replied.

Will sighed and nodded his head. “I know Elizabeth but I was the one who told him about those islands. It’s only fair that he lets us come. Don’t worry, I won’t fight him again. I’ll control myself.” He said reassuringly as he rubbed my back.

We both turned our attention back to Gibbs and Jack. A few moments later, Gibbs went inside Jack’s cabin. He then came out with something in his hands. It seemed to be some sort of wooden box. Gibbs walked away from Jack and approached us with an uneasy look on his face.

“Boy…Jack says he’ll grant ya passage on his ship. But ya must do ‘im a favor.”

Will and I looked at Gibbs confusedly. “What does Jack want me to do?” Will asked as Gibbs handed him the box.

“What’s this?” Will asked as he held the wooden box in his arms, examining it.

“It’s tool a box.”

“A tool box? Why the bloody hell would I need a tool box?” Will asked as he opened the box.

“Capn’ says that he wants ya ta fix ‘is bed…Says that it’s a bit lopsided and the leg’s broken off. He says you be knowin’ tha reason why ‘is bed’s broken…”

Will’s clueless expression changed to an angry glower. He took a quick look at me and then back at Gibbs.

“That bastard.” He whispered under his breath. It was at that moment I knew that Will was thinking about Jack and I making love on that bed and that’s why it was broken.

“You can’t be serious Mr. Gibbs.” I said angrily. I couldn’t believe that Jack would be so childish and brutal. How could he ask Will to do something like that! It’s as if he’s throwing the fact that we made love on that blasted bed a few times!

“Will it’s best that we leave. Clearly Captain Sparrow thinks it’s funny to pour salt onto bleeding wounds!” I suggested.

Will turned to me. “No Elizabeth. I intend on staying. And as I’ve said before, I’ll make sure I do all I can to get what I want.”

“But you don’t have to degrade yourself, Will!”

“I’m not going to degrade myself, Elizabeth. I have another plan.” He said as he carried the box and walked past me and Gibbs.

He was walking towards Jack, who still had his back turned to us. I was horrified at this point, for I didn’t know what Will planned on doing with that box. I hope he wasn’t thinking of hitting Jack over the head with it!

“Will please don’t!” I shouted after him, but he ignored me and kept walking towards Jack.

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Jack Sparrow

I heard footsteps walking behind me once again. At first, I thought it was Gibbs, but then I had a strange feeling that it wasn’t. I looked to my right, then to my left, without moving my head. I slowly turned around and saw the pathetic whelp standing behind me, carrying my tool chest.

His face was very straight and stern. He seemed very pissed off. I tried not to laugh, for I knew why he was angry. We both glared at each other for a few more moments until he dropped the chest onto the floor in front of my feet.

“Fix your own fucking bed, Captain Sparrow.” He spat bitterly and walked away.

I smirked and looked at the chest on the floor. When I watched him walk below deck, I saw Elizabeth running behind him. She turned to look at me, but I quickly turned away from her, for I could not bear to look into those warm, almond eyes. I could see from the corner of my eye that she had a disgusted frown on her face. I guess she’s angry at what I did. I thought it was quite funny and clever. It’s the least he could do for me if he wants to sail with me and the crew. Gibbs walked up to me, nodding his head in amusement.

“So I take it that you’re lettin’ ‘em stay on board?”

I looked at Gibbs and then looked in the direction of where Elizabeth and Will had gone.

“Aye, but first, we have to lay down some rules and work out a few sleeping accommodations for our guests.” I replied as I thought of what to do next about this awkward situation…


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A/N: So what plans do you think Jack has up his sleeves? Let me know in a review! Thanks once again for reading and reviewing! P.S. If any of you guys have any clever ideas on what Jack's sleeping accomodations should be, or what he should do now since Will and Elizabeth are on the ship with him, please let me know! I am curious to see what people want to read! Thanks!