Heathens

October 29th, 1740 -- Jessica's POV

I screamed in the most unimaginable pain I've ever felt in my entire life...I was drenched in sweat....
Awkward timing right? I'm giving birth to my daughter, Isabella Rose Sparrow. Let me back up a bit...
I've been pregnant for 9 months now...Jack, Gibbs and I have been traveling from port to port, but when we decided to stop by Port Royal to crash, because I could go any day now, things went south..

So Jack, Gibbs and I rented a hotel room at some sketchy tavern. It was a bed tho...I was sleeping peacefully, in this bed, well, kind of peacefully, for as big as I was sleeping was hard...but I woke up to the sensation that I was peeing myself....
I instantly woke up and lit a lantern and gasped
"Ohhhh bugger"I said and shook Jack
"Mmm, why is the rum...always gone"Jack mumbled in his sleep. I felt a contraction and sucked in breath deeply...that was painful...
"Jack!Wake the hell up! Isabelle is coming!"I whined as I doubled over in pain, the second contraction...
Jack jumped up
"What?!Your water broke?"Jack asked but I merely responded with a groan
"Ohhh yes! Im going to have this baby very soon!"I said holding my stomach in pain
"Well what do we need?!I'll go get Gibbs!"Jack started to panic
"NO!I...I need.....ahhh!"I yelled in pain but Jack covered my mouth
"If the navy finds out we're here they'll hang us!What is it love, what do you need?"He asked helping me stand
"Turner!"I groaned in pain, tears started to form
"William?"Jack asked confused. I glared and gripped his shirt
"I need Elizabeth!Now!We have to go!"I said starting to lose my patience
"Oh!Well lets go!"Jack said and ran out. My eyes widened
"Could I have married the only pirate with no common sense?"I said trying to walk. Jack came back with Gibbs and they both helped me walk. We snuck out of the tavern(unpaid might I add) and there was a hourse with reins
"Love this is going to be bumpy"Jack said getting on the horse
"I'll help you get her up and I'll catch up just get her to Elizabeths as fast as the horse takes ya" Gibbs said and the second I started screaming, Gibbs and Jack covered my mouth. Gibbs lifted me up while Jack pulled me up
"Go go go!"Gibbs said and Jack whipped the reins, the horse taking off. The bumps were so unpleasent but we got there in a mere 10 minutes
"Oh jesus we did not plan this well at all!"I said angrily.
"Look at the bright side!We're here!"Jack said helping me down
Jack began to bang on the door
"Come on come on"I said in tears of pain
"She'll come love you sent her a letter months ago" Jack said
"Its the middle of the night!"I barked angrily.
"You don't need to yell" jack said
"Jack I swear to god I'm going to kill you"I said angrily and the door swung open
"What the- Jack?Jess? I didn't expect you till morning!"Elizabeth said
"Yeah well Isabelle said she wasn't waiting!"I said and bent over, another contraction coming/ I tried to muffle my screams as Elizabeth hastily brought me in
"Jack, I need boiling water, 4 towels, a wash cloth, a blanket and a pair of scissors now!"elizabeth said and Jack ran off one way...then ran the other way.
"I'll never understand what you see in that man" Elizabeth said as she brought me into a bed room and lit a fire and a couple candles for light.
"Take your pants off" Elizabeth said
"What?"I asked but Liz just lied me down and yanked my pants off like it was nothing
"Hey!You have to buy me dinner first!"I said smiling through my pain. She smiled back
"At least you still have your humor..oh good! You're back Jack! Bring that stuff over here!"Liz said pointing to infront of the bed. Liz put two towels to the side, two towles under me
"It's going to get messy...but it's gonna be okay..I'm here for you and Isabelle..I promise.. I won't let anything happen to you or her" Elizabeth said. I smiled a tear rolling
"Thank you Elizabeth.."I said and Elizabeth nodded and then looked back,
"She's gonna need some privacy, why don't you go find Gibbs?" Liz said and jack, kissing my forhead
"I wont be gone long love..."Jack said kissing my lips and running out. I looked at Elizabeth
"God I wish it didnt hurt so damn bad" I whined
"Well...she's coming soon so...here" Elizabeth pulled out a bottle of rum from a safe on the fire place I smiled and took a swig
"Okay, now I'm ready"I said and Elizabeth nodded
"Good because I'm seeing the crowning. Push!"Elizabeth said and as I did I screamed in pain
(I know you're not supposed to do that but this is way back when, so they had no pain meds )

So here I am, screaming, trying to push her out but it's becoming difficult.
"Come on Jess! She's almost out just one more push!!"Elizabeth said. I was having a hard time catching my breath
"I...I...I cant breathe" I said panting. Elizabeth looked up to me then back down
"Jess if you don't push now you'll both die. Give it everything you can and hurry!"Elizabeth said. My heart sank.
~We will not die today little one...~ I thought motivated and with one final ear splitting scream, I pushed her out and the sounds of high pitched crying filled the room. Jack ran in
"Is she here?!"Jack asked. He looked a bit buzzed, but that was just Jack.
Elizabeth quickly cut the cord and wrapped her up, taking a warm wash cloth and wiping Isabelle up.
"She's so beautiful Jess...you and Jack.....made a beautiful little girl" Elizabeth said with glassy eyes as she set her down in my arms. She cried and cried but I cooed her
"Hello little one...my beautiful little Isabelle...shhhhh it's okay
~; Hush now, mo stóirín
Close your eyes and sleep
Waltzing the waves
Diving in the deep

Stars are shining bright
The wind is on the rise
Whispering words
of long lost lullabies

Oh won't you come with me
Where the moon is made of gold
And in the morning sun
We'll be sailing

Oh won't you come with me
Where the ocean meets the sky
And as the clouds roll by
We'll sing the song of the sea

I had a dream last night
And heard the sweetest sound
I saw a great white light
And dancers in the round

Castles in the sand
Cradles in the trees
Don't cry, I'll see you by and by

Oh won't you come with me
Where the moon is made of gold
And in the morning sun
We'll be sailing

Oh won't you come with me
Where the ocean meets the sky
And as the clouds roll by
We'll sing the song of the sea

Rolling
Rolling
Rolling
Rolling

Oh won't you come with me
Where the moon is made of gold
And in the morning sun
We'll be sailing free

Oh won't you come with me
Where the ocean meets the sky
And as the clouds roll by
We'll sing the song of the sea

Grá go deo~;"

I then began to feed her and after a couple minutes of drinking, Isabelle burped, and curled up to my chest, falling asleep.
"She's so beautiful...I'm a father.....hello my sweet Isabelle" Jack whispered and kissed me. I didn't know anyone could feel this much love and happiness all at once, but God, how I was happy. I was extremely tired afterwards, so Jack picked Isabelle up and set her in her bassinett, and covered her in a bear skin blanket, Isabelle wasn't even fased by it, the blanket being so warm, by the fire, but not too close. I then fell asleep while Jack watched over us both.

(week later) I was up and healed and now a full time mommy when
Elizabeth walked back in, and smiled at me
"I know you're tired...but...Henry...would like to know if he could...see Isabelle?" Elizabeth asked smiling. I smiled back
"Of course he can see his new cousin" I said smiling. Jack smiled as well, and Elizabeth looked like she could cry.
"Alright, I'll go get him"She said and ran out. She then came back kind of frantically
"He's gone!He left a note saying if he doesn't return he is either dead or with his father!" Elizabeth said panicked. I looked at Jack he shook his head and held his hands up
"Jack! You're the only male in his life right now!"I said
"No, no, thats,..thats alright I'll go-"
"No! Jeez you two! Watch Isabelle, I think we need to have a chat"I said smiling and then, grabbing my effects, ran off. I knew where he'd be...the poor boy just wanted to be with his father...anyone could relate to that, I could, Liz could, but this was dangerous and stupid. He's going to get himself killed. I ran as fast as I could, my body was still a bit achy from child birth, but I was good enough. I got to the boating docks, mind you, it was like 9 pm....
I saw Henry there, on a boat, in the middle of the lake, with rocks tied to his ankle.

"HENRY!"I yelled taking off my guns, hat, boots, and coat, and diving in.
He saw me, but jumped in any ways. I managed to reach him and tried to untie the rocks but the weight of the rocks were pulling us both down, and it was getting darker and darker
~Shit shit shit! What the hell is he thinking?!~ I thought and just as I was reaching my limits to breathe, we fell on something and it brought us up rather quickly. I gasped for air and looked around. My skin instantly chilled...remembering Davy Jones stabbing me through, 10 years ago....
I looked back, and saw Will...he was Will, but he had little bottom feeders stuck to his face, and he looked basically one with the ship...
"Henry....Jess?What are you doing here?"He asked. His voice was dark, pained, depressed.
"Well...I just had a baby last week...whats new with you?"I said
"You had a baby?"Will asked as Henry tried to hide behind me
"Freeze! I'll get to you boy" Will said angrily. Henry didnt budge an inch.
"Will!"I said hugging him. He hugged back
"Tell me, what is the babies gender?"Will asked
"Her name is Isabelle"I said smiling
"After...Elizabeth's mother?"Will asked. I smiled nodding
"That's brilliant. Congrats Jessica. You deserve to finally be a mother"Will said hugging me again.
"Once she's old enough she'll make a find play mate for Henry so he can put a halt on these antics" I said looking back at him, drenched, with my arms crossed. Will sighed
"Aye...Thank you Jess...for trying to save my foolish sons life...don't you see I'm cursed to this ship?" Will said angrily.
"That's why I'm here!I think I know a way to break you curse!" Henry said
"Henry...your father and I nearly died killing the man who previously owned this ship...this curse.. is far beyond anyones capabilities...Calypso herself brought upon the curse of this ship..if I knew how to break it....I would of done it...you can't...magically...put your fathers heart back in his chest...we should of never let you on this ship" i said sadly.
Will put a hand on my shoulder
"I made this choice.Im cursed to this ship and that is that..."
"That's why I'm here! I think I know a way to break your curse..to free you from the Dutchmen" Henry said. I raised a brow
"Henry..no"Will said shaking his head
"Ive read about a treasure...a treasure that hold all the power of the sea..the Trident of Posiden can break your curse!" Henry said with hope in his eyes.
"Oh Henry..." I said sadly...even as a little girl, I heard about the Trident as well..but it was always folktale or a myth...never solid evidence other then paper. Will walked over to Henry and hugged him
"Henry...the Trident could never be found"Will said still hugging him
"I found you!"Henry said.
"It's just a tale Henry...the Trident is nothing new, I was told by my father..and he said it was just a bunch of nonsense..false tales" I said
"Like the tales of my father and Captain Jack Sparow? Or you and Jack at the fountain of youth?" Henry said. Will and I looked at eachother
"You found the fountain of youth?"Will asked
"Eh, its really not all that it's cracked up to be I mean unless of course you like...take a life and okay okay we're getting off topic here who's telling you all these tales of Will, Jack and I?"I asked
"Jack.."Henry said. Will looked at me I threw my hands up
"My hands are clean in this one!"I looked at my hands
"Figurtively speaking"I said looking at my nails
Will sighed
"Listen to me, I know your mother and Jessica are very close, and I know the action Jack Sparrow told you sounds exciting...but he is nothing more to you then a God Father that comes to visit. You do not go on any adventures with him"Will said
"Heyyy I'd keep him safe...of course...I wouldn't let him board till his 19th birthday but Henry..I really hope you don't choose the pirate life..it's not for everyone and your mother needs you" I said
"No! i won't give up! I'll go to Jack and even if I have to go behind Jessica's back I will! He'll help me find the trident!"henry said
"Henry..-"
"No Jessica. Do not be soft with him. You need to let this go! Stay out of the water! You need to stop acting like a-"
"A what? A pirate?!I won't stop! I want you to come home!" henry said. I looked down and the ship started going under
"Will?"I asked
"Jessica...get him home okay?"He asked
"Of course Will"I hugged him real quick
"It was good to see you mate...Jack will never admit it but...we miss you too"I said. Will smiled
"You know I care for Jack...but the boy...can't be a pirate..he can't...."Will said and hugged Henry tightly
Henry...I'm sorry..my curse will never be broken..."Will ripped off a necklace he wore and put it in Henry's hand. my heart was aching for them...Will didn't deserve this fate...Will and I...we almost died together all those years ago...It could've been me that took the ship but Jack...chose to have Will stab Davey Jones' heart...and now...the lot of us...Liz..Jack...Henry...Gibbs..and myself...just want Will to come home..but what were we to do...the trident?...It's never been heard of...except...
I held my head for a second...having a flash back as a child...I was 5 or 6..my mother was brushing my hair after I had had my bath...
"One day mommy, I'm going to rule the sea and tides!I'll be Queen of the ocean!"I said holding up my wooden sword. My mother chuckled
"Well you'd need the Trident of Posiden for that my dear...and I have only seen a glimpse of that.. before it was lost at sea..for ever"She said braiding my hair. I looked back at her
"Trident..of Posiden?"I asked confused
"Why yes my love, the Triden of Posiden controls the wind and sea, when I was just a girl, on your grandfather's ship...we saw a war wage between Posidon and Hades...and they initially..destroyed each other...Posiden, the god of the sea, and Hades, the God of the underworld, would exsist no more, and the Trident...I watched it fall into the sea, about a mile out from our ship, your grandfather tried to retrieve it, but the ocean is a dark and cold place, it was just impossible, and now, nobody shall ever weild it ever again, or at least I hhope not...in the wrong hands Jessica, it could be disaterous, tsunamis, tidal waves, even floods..but they say the Trident can break any curse to have ever been made, because it is that of a Gods...well..lets just hope it stays hidden for the better good, now, off to bed with you!Enough sailor stories to bed miss" My mother said kissing my forhead and I smiled and went to sleep
"Jessica!"I snapped out of it...and looked seeing my knees were in water, the ship was going back down..
"Are you alright?"Will asked. I smiled and nodded
"Um..yes.Just a head ache from all this water, and I did just have my baby a week or so ago"I said. Will hugged me tightly
"Tell her I miss her..and love her.."Will said. I nodded hugging back, then backed away, Will again looked at Henry.
"This is my fate. You have to let me go.."He said, then gently touched Henry's cheek.
"I love you son"Will said and soon enough, as he was going down, we were shot up out of the water. I held on to Henry who fought me to go back, as I swam to the surface. By that time Jack and Elizabeth were just running up to the surface
"Oh my god are you two alright?!"Liz asked. I coughed a bit
"Physically...I think we're alright...emotionally...not so sure"I said starring into the ocean as I sat there with one arm on one knee
"You...you saw him?"Liz asked
I looked back
"He said he loves you Liz..and he misses you deeply"I said standing up and twisting my shirt to get the water off
"Henry Turner! You get inside and dry off and you are to stay in your room all day tomorrow until I say you can come out!"Elizabeth yelled as she marched him to the house. I starred back at the ocean a little bit longer
"What's the matter love?Something on your mind?"Jack asked. I sighed
"Dont you miss it Jack?"I asked still watching the sea smack against the walls of the docks
"What?The sea?Of course I do..but...the ocean is no place for an infant Jessica..and you know that" Jack said pulling me to look at him
"Why not?My mother was born on the sea,my grandfather took care of her on the sea until she was a woman and she met my father...we could do it Jack, we could-""Love..with out the Pearl...it's just.. not in me to go back to the sea"Jack said. I turned around
"Im not happy here Jack...the sea is calling my name...Jack I want to go back"I said
Jack sighed
"Can we at least wait until she's a year?"Jack asked. I sighed running my hand through my hair...
"Fine...but...just give me a minute..I'll catch up"I said and sat down. Jack kissed my head and walked off... I sighed and I just...I just wanted to sing...

"I've been staring at the edge of the water
Long as I can remember, never really knowing why
I wish I could be the perfect mother
But I come back to the water, no matter how hard I try

Every turn I take, every trail I track
Every path I make, every road leads back
To the place I know, where I cannot go
Where I long to be

See the line where the sky meets the sea? It calls me
And no one knows, how far it goes
If the wind in my sail on the sea stays behind me
One day I'll know, if I go there's just no telling how far I'll go

I know everybody on this island seems so happy on this island
Everything is by design
I know everybody on this island has a role on this island
So maybe I can roll with mine

I can show my girl, I can make us strong
I'll be satisfied if I play along
But the voice inside sings a different song
What is wrong with me?

See the light as it shines on the sea? It's blinding
But no one knows, how deep it goes
And it seems like it's calling out to me, so come find me
And let me know, what's beyond that line, will I cross that line?

See the line where the sky meets the sea? It calls me
And no one knows, how far it goes
If the wind in my sail on the sea stays behind me
One day I'll know, how far I'll go"

A wind picked up and blew my hair and I sighed
"A year..."I said nodding and turned around to went back to the house...

alright I think that's good for one chapter