Drabble and a half - Easy
“Thank goodness, Jack. The armada’s still out there. The Endeavour’s coming up hard to starboard, and I think it’s time we embrace that oldest and noblest of pirate traditions.”
Gibbs and the crew rushed to Jack’s side, awaiting orders. It would be easy enough to turn and run. With the Flying Dutchman gone, there was no ship in the armada that could catch the Pearl, not when she had the wind in her sails.
Jack had died for Will before, no reason to fight. No reason to die again.
Jack heard Will’s voice, echoing in the hollowness of his soul.
“Fight or not, you’re not running, Jack”
Jack knew he owed at least this to Will. He gave his crew orders.
“Close haul her. Luff the sails and lay her in irons.”
He watched the approaching ship with resolute anger, brushing aside their protests.
“Never actually been one for tradition.”
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Gibbs and the crew rushed to Jack’s side, awaiting orders. It would be easy enough to turn and run. With the Flying Dutchman gone, there was no ship in the armada that could catch the Pearl, not when she had the wind in her sails.
Jack had died for Will before, no reason to fight. No reason to die again.
Jack heard Will’s voice, echoing in the hollowness of his soul.
“Fight or not, you’re not running, Jack”
Jack knew he owed at least this to Will. He gave his crew orders.
“Close haul her. Luff the sails and lay her in irons.”
He watched the approaching ship with resolute anger, brushing aside their protests.
“Never actually been one for tradition.”
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