This is a collection of my drabbles, most of which were written in response to challenges at The Black Pearl Sails Yahoo group. Reviews would be very much appreciated!

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Blood and Gold

Gold filigree laid into the handle.

The order had been vague. Governor Swann had specified only that it should be the finest sword ever seen in Port Royal. Will did not doubt that he could fulfil the request.

Working with gold reminded him of the gift his father had sent him long ago, the medallion lost the day he met Elizabeth. A fair exchange, he thought; gold for a jewel.

Elizabeth.

Will's hand slipped; he cursed as blood flowed. Norrington would take possession of her just as he would own the fruits of Will's handiwork.

Blood dripped and soured the gold.