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Dragonfly ([personal profile] dragonfly) wrote in [community profile] crack_van2005-09-20 10:32 pm

Aftermath by L'Morgan (PG-13)

Fandom: PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL
Pairing: Jack/AnaMaria
Author on LJ: Unknown
Author Website: fanfiction.net profile
Why this must be read:

This story hooked me with the angst in the early setup. The Black Pearl rescues hundreds of survivors in the sea after Port Royal suffers a devastating earthquake, but Norrington misinterprets Jack's attempts to return them. The Turners nurse an injured Sparrow, and then later AnaMaria nurses an injured Sparrow. L'Morgan tells a sweeping tale of misunderstandings and loyalty to friends that is often laugh out loud funny. For instance:



"Excuse me, thank you.. Excuse me if you please... yes thank you... excuse me for a bit.." Jack said low and quietly, not breaking the mood as he slid them forward. Finally they came to the last bit where they could see rows of chairs set up directly in front of the speaker.

Elizabeth and Will sat there beside Mr. Gibbs and the doctor, and many, many more of the Pearl's crew. All looked utterly sad and grief-stricken, Elizabeth having her handkerchief to her eyes and Wills' arm around her. AnaMaria clutched at Jack's arm as she saw them as well.

"Excuse me please, coming through" Jack said a little more firmly to the last of the crowd as he tried to pull her through with him. Ana let go of his arm, seriously wishing she could just be swallowed up by the earth beneath her.

Jack gave her hand a quick squeeze, and then stepped forward once, twice, then right up to the coffin itself where he cleared his throat rather loud and noticeably. Everyone looked up, including Commodore Norrington, whose eyes widened as much as humanly possible as his voice suddenly faded into silence.

The pirate looked rather wary as he steepled his fingers together and gave his customary brief bow of thanks first.

"Ummm - Commodore - If you would'n mind - I'll be having me hat back now."


Aftermath