When love interferes

Disclaimer: I still don’t own anything….except Lucas, Christine and Terrance….and a bunch of other people…


Chapter nine: Trouble arising


'' What was what?'' Lucas inquired frightened. '' I didn't hear anything…''

'' I'm sure I heard someone sneezing…'' Terrance scanned the room. '' And it came from this trunk… ''

Lucas stepped in front of the trunk. '' The trunk…that's impossible…trunks don't sneeze!'' He sad with a nervous laugh.

'' That be right…but the person inside can…'' Terrance said with a grin as he shoved him away. Lucas grabbed the back of his jacket, trying to stop him but it was too late.

'' Well what do we have here…'' He said with a grin. Christine raised her head to the sudden light beaming down into the trunk. A look of terror met his gaze as he roughly pulled her up.

'' You'll be comin' with me lass…'' He said, holding her close. '' And you young boy…I'll deal with ye later…'' He threatened with a icy glare. He headed for the door when Lucas called out.

'' NO…let her go! She hasn't done anything wrong! '' His face showed signs of desperation and fear.

Terrance stopped and turned around, narrowing his eyes at him. '' What did you say…''

Lucas swallowed hard. '' Let her go…it's me you should be punishing.''

A wicked grin spread across the captain's face. '' Indeed it is…but I'm not quite finished with the lass…we got unexpectedly interrupted…'' He looked at Christine, who was trembling with fear in his grip. '' But don't worry son…yer time will come.'' He snickered as he walked out of the cabin.

Lucas was nailed to the floor. What had he done? He knew there was no way he could go anywhere near her, the captain wouldn't make that mistake again. Now it was all up to luck…and he feared it might be quite scarce at the moment.

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Norrington sent his men over to the Blacksmith's shop to get their new swords. Will patiently passed them to each and every one of them, though feeling quite excited for the journey he was about to take. When the last man had gotten his sword, Will jumped over to the back area to pack his belongings. He didn't own much, but what he had he stuffed down into a bag and pulled his sword over his shoulder. He fastened his belt and put a dagger on each side. Now he was ready to face any pirate that dared to challenge him. With a confident air he hurried out of the shop and down towards the harbour.

'' Mr. Turner…glad you could make it.'' Norrington said with a smile. '' I want to thank you again for restocking our armoury, it was in great need of amendment.''

'' Your request showed me great honour…I'm flattered that you have such an esteem for my work.'' Will replied with a bow.

'' He's handsome and modest…'' Elizabeth thought to herself as she stood beside James on the dock.

'' We better get going…we have no time to loose!'' Norrington stated. He offered Elizabeth his arm and together they walked up the gangplank. Will followed them with a sigh…wishing he was the one leading her. The walked up on deck and down some stairs, leading to the cabins.

'' Elizabeth, this is your cabin.'' Norrington opened the door. '' It's not as grand as your room at home, but should suit your comfort.''

Elizabeth stepped inside and explored the cabin. It was fairly large, furnished with a desk and a chair, one cabinet, a closet and a bed.

'' This is more than enough…thank you James.'' She said with a smile.

'' My cabin is the one next to you…if you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask.'' Norrington offered.

'' I'll keep that in mind…'' She said as she sat down on the bed.

'' Mr. Turner…your cabin is in the other hallway. Follow me and I'll show you where it is.'' Will nodded and turned towards Elizabeth.

'' By your leave Miss Swann.'' He said with a bow and followed James out of the cabin.

'' and polite…'' She chuckled to herself. Even though she feared for Christine's life, she was sure this would all turn out well. They had a vast team of navy officers and the young Mr. Turner, who by every encounter was arousing her curiosity more and more.

They set sails around noon and headed for Tortuga. If there was one place you were quite certain you would find a pirate it would be Tortuga. The town was know for its unstable residents and notorious visitors.

'' We will begin in Tortuga and then try to find any leads that will inform us of her whereabouts.'' Norrington informed Will and Elizabeth, who had joined him by the rail.

'' I sure hope we find her soon…'' Elizabeth said worried.

'' I think we all agree with you on that…but I wouldn't be too optimistic. They've had a one day's head start…no one knows where they might have gone to.'' Norrington shook his head.

'' We will find them…I am certain of it…we must not give up even though the outlook seems rather bleak.'' Elizabeth encourages them.

'' Miss Swann is right…we can't give up…she's relying on us to save her.'' Will stated.

'' You two are far too young to understand the way of life…I dearly hope we will be able to find her safe and sound…but I won't depend on it.'' Norrington said pessimistically.

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Terrance dragged Christine over to his cabin. '' Come on luv…don't resist it…ye know this be the only way.''

'' The only way! How can keeping me locked inside your cabin be the only way?'' Christine inquired sceptically.

Terrance turned around and grinned.'' Well there's always the second option…me joinin' ye in me cabin…''

'' I think I pick the former…how horrible it may though sound.'' Christine replied with a disgusted frown.

'' Suit yerself…I be joinin' ye anyways when I be finished on deck.'' He said with a smirk. Christine swallowed hard.

'' Take your time then…'' He grinned at her and opened the door to his cabin.

'' Make yerself at home…you'll be spending' a lot of time here over the next few weeks.'' He pushed her inside.

'' And where will you be…'' She inquired, suspecting she already knew the answer.

'' Beside ye of course…wouldn't let a young woman be by herself on a pirate ship…ye never know what might happen.'' He snickered as he closed the door, locking it from the outside.

Christine sat down on the bed and buried her head in her palms. '' What should I do now…he will be back soon and then all hell will break loose!'' She threw herself backwards on the bed.

'' I wished James was here…'' She complained. '' He must be searching for me…I has to be…there is no way I will escape from here on my own.'' She heard a light knock on the door.

'' Miss…are you in there?'' A soft man's voice came from the other side of the door.
Christine stood up from the bed and kneeled by the door. '' Lucas…is that you?''

'' Yes, it's me…are you alright? '' He inquired worried.

'' Yes I'm fine…I don't know for how long though…'' Christine said worried.

'' The captain won't finish his duties until nightfall, you still have a few hours.'' He tried to console her.

'' This isn't helping at all…'' She complained.

'' I'm sorry…I was only trying to help.'' He said sheepishly.

'' I know you are…thanks…'' She said with a smile. ''Any idea how I might be able to get out of here? ''

'' No…not at the moment…but I'm still looking…'' He replied with a frown.

'' So there's no chance you happen to know of a spare key?'' She inquired hopeful.

'' The captain has the only one…he appreciates privacy…'' Lucas replied.

'' So am I the first girl he kidnaps and locks inside his cabin?'' Christine inquired as she turned around, her back laying against the door.

'' There have been a few before you…none of them survived for long…'' He replied, the last sentence barely audible for her to hear.

'' What! They died? What did he do to them? '' Christine said shocked.

'' The same he's probably going to do to you…'' He frowned. Christine exhaled deeply.

'' So you're saying that I will be killed unless I somehow get out of here?''

'' It's very likely you will…I'm sorry for not being able to help you more…''

'' You've done more than enough already…standing up against your captain, risking your life to protect me…'' Christine replied.

'' Well that didn't work did it…I just wish I could help you…'cause I couldn't help the others…'' He stated sorrowfully.

'' You can't blame yourself for not being able to safe the others…I'm sure you tried your best…'' Christine tried to comfort him.

'' I did…but my best wasn't enough. I won't let that happen again…I will save you!'' He stated firmly.

'' Try your best…I won't blame you if you don't succeed.'' Christine replied, feeling a lump begin to form in her chest as the tears begun to well up in her eyes.

'' I promised to get you out of here and I intend to keep that promise…'' Lucas stated. '' Don't worry…I will figure something out before nightfall.''

The crew was getting uneasy and men started to run back and forth on the deck, carrying crates, barrels and guns.

'' I will be right back…something's happening out on deck!'' Lucas shouted through the door as he ran towards the helm.

'' What's the matter Captain? '' He inquired breathless.

'' There be a ship headin' towards us…''