A change in the winds

A.N. Every line with stars in front of are words translated into English from another language.


Chapter eight: Strange things.


The pair entered the galley and saw Christian sitting there.

'' It's good ta see yer awake lass. Ye had us worried there for a while.''

'' I'm sorry, I don't know what happened. I guess I was just overly tired.''

'' Lets hope that's all there is to it, ye're mysterious enough as it is,'' Christian said with a grin. Kenna sat down and Jack joined them soon with fresh bowls of porridge and some milk in a jug.

'' Ye're a lucky gal, havin' the Captain watchin' over ye all night.'' Christian smirked. He could see how the muscles in Jack's jaw tightened and his smirk grew wider.

'' That was totally unnecessary. I'm sorry that I caused this much trouble.'' She looked over at Jack who now was glaring angrily at Christian. '' But I'm grateful that I have someone who cares for me.''

By hearing that Jack stopped glaring at Christian and looked over at Kenna surprised.

'' Well ye be one of the crew, it be me responsibility ta make sure me crew is all right.''

'' It hasn't bothered ye in the past…'' Christian added under his breath. Jack glared back at him which didn't go unnoticed by Kenna.

'' Well it doesn't matter, what's done is done. I just hope this won't happen again,'' she said optimistically.

'' Now that ye're awake I think we should let the ship doctor take a look at ye, just ta be sure,'' Jack said concerned.

'' Yeah, sure. After I finish my meal,'' Kenna replied with a smile. Jack nodded in agreement and they spent the remainder of the breakfast in silence.

Kenna's head was pounding and she felt a bit dizzy. She stood up from the chair, her vision blurring, and almost fell to the ground, but Jack caught her.

'' Are ye all right? What happened?'' Jack looked down at her concerned.

'' I'm all right, just a bit dizzy,'' Kenna said with a smile as Jack raised her up.

'' I don't think ye should be travellin' alone for some time. I'll take ye ta the doctor.''

'' That's kindly offered but I just need some fresh air,'' Kenna replied.

'' I'll take ye outside then,'' Jack said as he took her hand and led her out of the cabin. Christian sat by the table with a smirk on his face. His Captain was so easy to read when it came to her. He knew Jack had fallen for her and unfortunately she seemed to like him too. But he wouldn't give up, she would be his.

Jack led her to the railing where she inhaled deeply. '' Thanks, I don't know what's come over me. This has never happened to me before.''

'' The doctor has the same story ta tell, he's never seen anythin' like it.''

** No food. No food. Where's the food? **

'' Are you still hungry?'' Kenna asked him stunned.

'' Me? No I be full.Why?'' Jack replied with a raised brow

'' I heard someone complaining about finding no food.''

'' There's no one here but us.''

Kenna looked around her. He was right, there was no one there.'' I must have been imagining it…''

'' Probably…'' Jack replied, his worries about her health increasing even more.

** Gotta find food.**

** There's a fish in the ocean.**

** Need to get the fish before he takes it.**

Kenna's face filled with fear. '' What's happening to me? Why do I hear those voices?''

'' Ye heard them again? What did they say?''

'' Something about fish.''

'' Fish?'' Jack said baffled.

'' Yes, fish. I don't get it…there's no one here…''

Jack looked around him. Two seagulls circled around the ship, one diving into the ocean and coming back with a fish in his beak.''

'' Not unless ye heard the birds talkin'…''

'' The birds? They don't talk.''

'' I'm just sayin'…they're the only ones around us. And one just dove down for a fish from the sea.''

Kenna's face turned white. '' It did? Oh my…I can't be hearing birds talking. That's not natural…''

Jack stepped closer to her and took her in his arms. '' Calm down luv, there must be some logical explanation for it. Let's go ta the doctor, he can tell us what ta do.''

They knocked on the doctor's cabin and Steven opened the door.

'' It's good ta see ya awake again. When did ya wake up?''

'' This mornin'... '' Jack answered for her.

'' And have ya eaten anythin' yet?

'' She ate some porridge and milk,'' Jack answered again. Steven smiled and Jack realized what he had been doing.

'' Come in, I would like ta have a look at ya if ya don't mind.'' He waited for Jack to answer but this time he kept quiet.

'' Yes, it's fine by me.'' They entered the cabin and Steven showed her to a bed where the examination would be done.

'' Ya can sit down on the chair over by the desk Capt'n.'' Jack nodded and went over to sit down.

'' So how are ya feelin'?''

'' I have a strong headache and I feel slightly dizzy.''

'' Any nausea or rashes?''

'' No, nothing like that.''

'' Open yer mouth.'' She did what he said and he checked the inside of her mouth. He pulled her lower eyelids down to check her eyes.

'' Ya seem in perfect health ta me, as ya did last night. I have no idea what's ailin' ya…I've never seen anythin' like it before.''

'' So I'm not sick?''

'' Well there's somethin' the matter with ya, I just can't tell ya what it is.''

'' So you're saying I might have a new disease?''

'' It's possible.''

Kenna buried her face in her hands. '' This can't be happening…''

'' Don't stress yaself over it, ya body is as healthy as ever. Come ta see me again tomorrow. If the headache hasn't gone down I'll try ta find ya some medicine for it.''

'' Thanks, I appreciate it.'' She stood up from the bed and Jack was quick to go to her side

'' Thanks Steven. I don't know what I would do without ye.''

'' Ya would survive.'' Steven winked at him. Jack smiled and helped Kenna out of the cabin. Then he suddenly stopped.

'' What about the voices? We forgot ta ask him about the voices!''

'' Don't worry, he would probably declare me insane and lock me up in the brig.''

'' I would never allow it.''

'' It's better this way. Promise me not to tell him?''

Jack really wanted to know why she was hearing those voices but the look in her eyes was so pleading he couldn't but agree to keep it between them.

'' All right, I won't tell him.''

Kenna's face up in a smile. '' Thank you Jack.''

'' With one condition, ye have ta tell me if ye hear the voices again.''

'' I will. I promise.'' Then her face saddened. '' Do you think I'm insane?''

'' No, of course not. That's absurd.''

'' But I'm hearing voices…that might even be bird voices.''

'' I think that was just a coincidence, ye are probably just tired.''

'' But I've been sleeping since early yesterday evening.''

'' All right, not tired then. Maybe ye're headache is causin' this.''

'' Have you ever heard of a headache that makes you hear voices?''

'' No...Ye know luv, ye're not helpin' yer case. Let's just leave it at that.''

'' You're right. I'm sorry.''

'' Land ho!'' Was shouted from the crow's nest. Kenna walked over to the railing and saw something in the distance. She turned to Jack.

'' So this is it. I'm going home''

Author's note: So this is it, they have reached her town. Will Jack be able to let her go or will she still be willing to let him go? What about Christian who is so determined to have her? And what is happening to her... This will all be revealed in future chapters :-D Please read and review!