Betrayed

Ch.1

            They were finally married. After the business with the pirates and the curse, and realizing how extraordinary it was that they were both still alive and well, Elizabeth Swann and Will Turner were married three months after their return to Port Royal. Though it was only three months, it seemed three long eternities to Elizabeth and Will. But the day finally came.

            It had been a beautiful wedding. There were blooming flowers everywhere. Elizabeth had looked absolutely stunning in her wedding dress- the purest white with tiny pearls in swirling designs all over. Jack Sparrow had even managed to sneak in and perform his duties as best man. All of Port Royal came to witness the marriage of Governor Swann's daughter.

            They had now been married for a full two weeks. The modest house Governor Swann had given them was always full of laughter. Their close friends said that they had never known a happier couple. Though Will still worked long hours in the blacksmith's shop, he always left a few minutes early. Accordingly, during the day, Elizabeth could be seen walking down the street on her way to the shop, Will and hers lunch in tow.

            On that Wednesday, Governor Swann came to call on Elizabeth and Will during dinner. "Elizabeth!" he called as he made his way into the house. "Elizabeth!"

            "Father!" she cried, hurrying to give him a hug. "We weren't expecting you! Would you like some dinner?"

            "No, no. I only have a moment to come and ask if you had made arrangements to attend the christening of the new ship, The Challenger." He looked to the young couple anxiously.

            "Father, of course we have!" Elizabeth exclaimed. "I am expected to attend, as the Governor's daughter." Her eyes twinkled merrily. "We wouldn't miss it!"           

            "Good! I am glad to hear it!" the governor said, looking pleased. "Oh, and, Will, Commodore Norrington will wish to speak with you tomorrow."

            "Why?" Will asked, thoroughly confused. After his and Elizabeth's wedding, the Commodore had barely been able to stand the sight of him.

            "The Challenge's maiden voyage sets out tomorrow, just after the christening. They are going out in search of the pirate haven of Tortuga. He was informed that you accompanied Jack Sparrow there during the, um, incident that occurred three months ago." He seemed unwilling to mention the confrontation with the cursed pirates. "He wished you to accompany him there so you can give him directions. Will you go?"

            Will looked at Elizabeth, who was gazing up at him. He needed to discuss the matter with her before any decisions were made.

            "I will think about it tonight and tell you tomorrow at the ceremony, if that it alright." Will finally stated.

            "Very good," Governor Swann said. "I shall see you tomorrow at the ceremony, then, at nine o'clock sharp." And with that said, he left.

            Will and Elizabeth returned to their dinner. They were oddly quiet for a few moments before Will spoke. "I'm not sure what to do, Elizabeth."

            "Why?" she asked. "Do you think it is wrong?" It was not a question of anger but of sincere curiosity.

            "When Jack took me to Tortuga, I really didn't think I was going to survive to the end of our adventure. My every thought was bent on saving you. Tortuga was the only place we could go to find people to assist us.. When Jack took me there, I feel like he took me there in confidence. I don't know if I can violate that."

            Elizabeth said nothing. She had been thinking the same thing.

            "Can the commodore force me to tell his the location of Tortuga?" Will asked.

            "You aren't in the Navy, Will, and he is not your commanding officer. I do not think he has that power."

            They stood up and left the table and walked into the sitting room. There they sat close together on the loveseat beside a large window overlooking the street. They sat silently, hand in hand, for several minutes.

            "I suppose I should go," Will said finally. It is my civic duty to assist the Royal Navy in any way I can. Perhaps in Tortuga I can find some clue as to the man my father really was."

            Elizabeth leaned up and kissed him. " So long as you come back safe."

            He smiled and put his arm around her. "I promise. Nothing could keep me away from you. I'll come back safe."