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british_pickle for the latest link and the post that reminded me...
32 reasons why I love the Original Script:
(also 32 reasons why you'll no doubt be seeing some scriptcanon fic out of me, mm yes.)
Not necessarily in direct chronological order, but pretty darned close.
Hark.
1: Sezzy Dauntless action--
Suddenly a massive SHIP emerges from the grey, the Winged Victory maidenhead looming. It's a British dreadnought, the H.M.S. Dauntless. Formidable, frightening, twenty-five gun ports on a side, and rail guns to boot.
--even though she's got fewer guns than in the produced flick.
2: Little things like THIS--
JOSHAMEE GIBBS, who was born old, skin a dark leather...
3: Norrington isTEH SEXdashing--
NORRINGTON, a dashing young man, Royal Navy to the core, glares sternly at Gibbs.
--and altogether naval and lickable.
4: Norrington isTEH SEXready for battle--
NORRINGTON Of course not, Governor. (to the crew) Come about and strike the sails! Unlash the boats! Gunnery crew... jackets off the cannons! (to Swann) Hope for the best... prepare for the worst. (to two sailors) Move the boy aft. We'll need the deck clear.
--and altogether naval and lickable.
5: Norrington is a CAPTAIN, WOOT!--
SWANN Captain Norrington... I appreciate your fervor, but I am concerned about the effect this subject will have on my daughter.
--though lieutenants are sezzy anyway... but captain. Mm.
6: Sezzy Sword action, seks, sword, seks, sexy sword--
the BLADE of a SWORD is at Jack's THROAT -- Norrington's new ceremonial sword, in fact, looking bright and sharp.
--bright...sharp... .::licks::.
7: Sezzy DockScene (now with 73% more subtext!)--
Norrington looks at Jack. Jack nods as best he can with a blade beneath his chin. Norrington sheathes his sword, and extends his hand.
NORRINGTON I believe thanks are in order.
Jack takes Norrington's hand gingerly. They shake -- -- and Norrington tightens his grip, yanks Jack's arm toward him, then tears back the sleeve of Jack's shirt -- -- exposing a BRAND on Jack's inner wrist: a large 'P.'
NORRINGTON Had a brush-up with the East India Trading Company, did you... pirate?
The others react in shock, but the sailors are well-trained -- in an instant, half a dozen pistols are aimed at Jack. He stands there, still holding the corset.
NORRINGTON Keep your guns on him, men. Gillette, fetch some irons.
Norrington notices something else -- below the 'P' brand is a tattoo: a small bird in flight across water.
NORRINGTON Well, well... Jack Sparrow, isn't it?
JACK Captain Jack Sparrow. If you please. Norrington looks out at the bay.
NORRINGTON I don't see your ship -- Captain. [...] You are without a doubt the worst pirate I have ever heard of.
JACK Ah, but you have heard of me.
Gillette returns with shackles, approaches Jack.
NORRINGTON Carefully, lieutenant.
Elizabeth steps forward. Swann's jacket slips off her. She is unconcerned, but he is intent on putting it back on her.
ELIZABETH Commodore, I must protest. Pirate or not, this man saved my life.
NORRINGTON One good deed is not enough to redeem a man of a lifetime of wickedness.
Gillette snaps the manacles closed on Jack's wrists.
JACK But it seems to be enough to condemn him.
NORRINGTON (smiles) Indeed.
--.::jumps up and down::. "(smiles)-Indeed"! "(smiles)-Indeed"!
8: *cough*--
Jack groans. Norrington stands over him, smiles.
--'nuff said, I think.
9: Brown is a goof--
Brown looks at his bottle -- broken.
BROWN That ratter broke my bottle.
10: BLOODY SEZZY FORT ACTION--
The only structure visible is Fort Charles, high on the bluff, like a tall ship sailing a sea of grey.
--Fort Charles... and simile... and a bluff... and a tall ship sailing. Yup, definitely boatgasm.
11: Will is piratical--
Almost without noticing, he reaches for a boarding axe hanging on the wall. Takes it down; it has a satisfying weight in his hands.
--call me stupid, but I never realized it was a boarding axe specifically. Pirate.
12: Norrington is snarkfully delicious, and Elizabeth is an afterthought--
WILL They've taken her! They've taken Elizabeth!
A group stares at him: Swann, Norrington, and Gillette among others, gathered around a map. The map is so large it drapes over the Governor's desk, the far end supported by a chair.
NORRINGTON We're aware of the situation.
WILL We have to hunt them down -- and save her!
--I'm just wondering why, if the scene is "INT. FORT CHARLES - NORRINGTON'S OFFICE - MORNING," the map is on the Governor's desk.
13: Norrington has a Strong Arm, and other subtext--
Norrington is quick to react; he throws a strong arm across Will's back, and guides him roughly to the door.
NORRINGTON Mr. Turner, this is not the time for rash actions. (low) Do not make the mistake of thinking you are the only man here who loves Elizabeth. (firm) Now, go home.
He opens the door, and then turns away. Will watches him walk back to the desk. Will's face sets in resolve, and he leaves.
--theysohaveahistory.
14: There's an excuse for the Dauntless's improbable(*cough -understatement- cough*) takeover--
There's been a breakdown in discipline; about a dozen Navy sailors are gathered together on the main deck, playing dice.
--though I could just have missed that in the produced flick.
15: Sezzy Gillette-has-lines action--
The Lieutenant, GILLETTE, steps forward.
GILLETTE You're serious about this.
Jack moves his pistol across, points it at Gillette.
JACK Dead serious.
GILLETTE You understand this ship cannot be crewed by only two men. You'll never make it out of the bay.
JACK We'll see about that.
More guffaws from the crew. A couple sailors move forward, hands on swords -- Gillette holds up a hand.
GILLETTE Sir, I'll not see any of my men killed or wounded in this foolish enterprise.
JACK Fine by me. We brought you a nice little boat, so you can all get back to shore, safe and sound.
GILLETTE (a curt nod) Agreed. You have the momentary advantage, sir. But I will see you smile from the yard arm sir.
--Mmmm, snark.
16: So that's how they did it--
EXT. DAUNTLESS - STERN - MORNING
Sailors make their way down a rope ladder, crowd onto the Jolly Mon. Will pushes hard against the windlass, to no avail... the anchor is too heavy for one man. Jack notices.
JACK A little help?
Gillette shrugs, gestures to Murtogg and Mullroy. The three men throw their weight into the windlass, and it turns. Jack's pistol is on them the whole time.
MURTOGG I can't believe he's doing this.
The windless turns, bringing Mullroy into view.
MULLROY You didn't believe he was telling the truth, either.
The windless turns some more, and there's Gillette.
GILLETTE (over his shoulder, to Will) Do you have any idea, boy, what you're doing?
Another quarter turn --
WILL No.
EXT. DAUNTLESS - FORECASTLE - DAY
Jack and Will crank a capstan, raising the forward jib sail. It luffs and billows out. The huge ship inches forward slowly, pulled by just the one sail. Jack grins.
JACK Lookee there, mate! We're underway!
--*gurgle* sezzy boatstuff. And more GilletteSnark, as well.
17: Be-wigged men talk like sailors--
SWANN Commodore --
NORRINGTON A moment.
SWANN But --
NORRINGTON Please.
SWANN Dammit, man, it appears someone is stealing your ship!
--*giggle*
18: The wheel does sezzy things and Norrington goes Commodorial on it--
STEERSMAN Captain, there's a problem.
The Steersman spins the wheel. It goes round and round, with no signs of slowing.
STEERSMAN He's disabled the rudder chain, sir.
NORRINGTON So it would seem.
The Interceptor dwindles with distance. Gillette watches it go, with some degree of admiration.
GILLETTE He's got to be the best pirate I've ever seen.
Norrington reaches out, stops the spinning ship's wheel.
NORRINGTON So it would seem.
19: Even the pros goof it--
He kicks a lever on a wench.
--< wench > *slap*
20: Dirty thinly-veiled slashbait abounds--
WILL 'Bootstrap?'
JACK Good man. Good pirate. And clever. I never met anyone with as clever a mind and hands as him.
--*gurgle*
21: Norrington is a fuzzy puppy--
NORRINGTON Elizabeth, I hereby withdraw my proposal.
ELIZABETH What?
NORRINGTON I know now where your heart truly lies.
Elizabeth looks at Norrington, seeing him in a new light.
ELIZABETH And now I know... where yours does, as well.
--please, teacher, may I answer? *squeak*
22: Sailors on the watch are silly--
There is a scurrying sound -- bones scraping against wood -- and the sailors JUMP. They listen, intently -- nothing.
TALL SAILOR Ship rats. Big ones.
SHORT SAILOR (nods) Hate those things.
They turn back toward the island, continue their vigil. A long pause.
SHORT SAILOR Taste all right, though.
TALL SAILOR That they do.
23: Sezzy ZOMBIE action!--
They burst out laughing -- a hideous sound that wheezes through their bones.
--oh, guh. Just g.u.h.
24: The bad guys get the good ship--
EXT. DAUNTLESS - SIDE - NIGHT
Pintel looks down into the water, satisfied. Puts away his knife. Notices, pulls out a long piece of seaweed from his rib cage. Tosses it. Turns to the others.
PINTEL Be quick, now. Train the starboard guns on the beach, and set your aim. Wait for my signal, we don't want to spook them. The pirates hurry to comply --
--and sezzy, SEZZY zombie. Seaweed?? Mm.
25: The battle. Is on the beach.--
EXT. ISLA DE MUERTA - BEACH - NIGHT
Gillette crouches, running low behind a line of rocks. He reports to Norrington:
GILLETTE All the men in place, sir. Ready to fire.
26: Norrington says--
NORRINGTON Wait for my order -- what the blazes is that?
It's the sound of cannon fire -- coming from the Dauntless. Cannonballs hit the shore; men cry out in anguish.
NORRINGTON Men! Take cover!
--and is altogether naval and lickable.
27: Norrington says--
NORRINGTON Steady, men! Remember -- we're the Navy!
--and I say "mmm, yes you are." *lick*
28: And then--
The sailors recover their nerve, and engage the enemy. It's a full on battle, Royal Navy against Skeleton Pirates -- The Navy men are driven back, surrounded -- Suddenly there is a massive BOOM of cannon fire. Norrington, in the midst of a swordfight, tries to see --
NORRINGTON What is happening out there?
--just you wait.
29: Several pirates are Good Men--
EXT. LAGOON - NIGHT
It's the Black Pearl, manned by Gibbs, AnaMaria and Cotton, and captained by Elizabeth, coming around the point, cannons blazing.
EXT. H.M. S. DAUNTLESS - NIGHT
The pirates on the ship are caught by surprise, try to turn their cannons to this new foe --
EXT. ISLA DE MUERTA - BEACH - NIGHT
Gillette sees the Black Pearl firing on the Dauntless.
GILLETTE They're on our side! Take heart, men!
The Royal Navy stand their ground and fight --
--and I don't know why they didn't use this whole PrettyBattleSequenceSet in the film; it's practically porn.
30: *The Veil goes up in smoke*--
EXT. ISLA DE MUERTA - BEACH - NIGHT - LATER
Jack, Will, and Norrington gather together on the beach.
--scriptcanon fic. So happening.
31: And once the pesky veil has spontaneously combusted--
WILL This is a proper kiss.
Will sweeps her in his arms, leans her back, and kisses her long and well -- Jack puts a hand on Norrington's shoulder.
--my socks shall do the same.
32: The end(ish) scene makes me want to simultaneously throw down all the writers in the back of a van and shag them with the assistance of an arsenal of various flavours of whipped cream, yet brutally slowly and painfully destroy them (possibly also with the assistance of an arsenal of various flavours of whipped cream) for not using it in the produced flick--
EXT. PORT ROYAL - FORT CHARLES - DAY
Close on: Will's face, stoic, staring forward. He stands straight and unmoving. Around him are members of the Royal Navy, standing before for a group of witnesses from town. It is the courtyard on the top of Fort Charles. A trial is underway -- with Will as the defendant.
NORRINGTON ...and though I do say so with regret, the law is clear. The penalty for piracy is death by hanging.
In the crowd, Elizabeth squeezes the hand of her father, Swann. She lets go as Swann stands.
SWANN By your leave, I wish to speak on behalf of the boy. (a glance at Elizabeth) It is clear that these deeds were performed out of a sincere desire to do good, at great personal risk. It seems to me, that in the rare occasion where the right course is committing an act of piracy, then an act of piracy is the right course! (cheers of approval) So in my capacity as Governor, I intend to grant a pardon to --
GILLETTE Sir!
All eyes turn. Gillette stands at the top of a stairway.
GILLETTE Jack and his crew have escaped! (gasps from the crowd) There was no damage to the cell... They must have been set free.
Will and Elizabeth exchange looks. You? Not me, you? No, not me either! Swann notices something the parapet, points
SWANN The Black Pearl!
People rush to the parapet. Sure enough, below in the bay are the distinctive black sails of the Pearl. The ship cuts through the waters very close to the point -- -- where the gallows of the pirates are. Suddenly Jack appears, on the point; he swings off the one empty gallows, across and down onto the ship's rigging as it passes.
GILLETTE Sir! Shall I break out the cannons?
NORRINGTON I don't think that will be necessary.
Norrington raises his hand... twirls a key on his finger.
NORRINGTON A day's head start. That's all he gets.
--Right. Where did I put the Redi-Whip?
british_pickle for the latest link and the post that reminded me...32 reasons why I love the Original Script:
(also 32 reasons why you'll no doubt be seeing some scriptcanon fic out of me, mm yes.)
Not necessarily in direct chronological order, but pretty darned close.
Hark.
1: Sezzy Dauntless action--
Suddenly a massive SHIP emerges from the grey, the Winged Victory maidenhead looming. It's a British dreadnought, the H.M.S. Dauntless. Formidable, frightening, twenty-five gun ports on a side, and rail guns to boot.
--even though she's got fewer guns than in the produced flick.
2: Little things like THIS--
JOSHAMEE GIBBS, who was born old, skin a dark leather...
3: Norrington is
NORRINGTON, a dashing young man, Royal Navy to the core, glares sternly at Gibbs.
--and altogether naval and lickable.
4: Norrington is
NORRINGTON Of course not, Governor. (to the crew) Come about and strike the sails! Unlash the boats! Gunnery crew... jackets off the cannons! (to Swann) Hope for the best... prepare for the worst. (to two sailors) Move the boy aft. We'll need the deck clear.
--and altogether naval and lickable.
5: Norrington is a CAPTAIN, WOOT!--
SWANN Captain Norrington... I appreciate your fervor, but I am concerned about the effect this subject will have on my daughter.
--though lieutenants are sezzy anyway... but captain. Mm.
6: Sezzy Sword action, seks, sword, seks, sexy sword--
the BLADE of a SWORD is at Jack's THROAT -- Norrington's new ceremonial sword, in fact, looking bright and sharp.
--bright...sharp... .::licks::.
7: Sezzy DockScene (now with 73% more subtext!)--
Norrington looks at Jack. Jack nods as best he can with a blade beneath his chin. Norrington sheathes his sword, and extends his hand.
NORRINGTON I believe thanks are in order.
Jack takes Norrington's hand gingerly. They shake -- -- and Norrington tightens his grip, yanks Jack's arm toward him, then tears back the sleeve of Jack's shirt -- -- exposing a BRAND on Jack's inner wrist: a large 'P.'
NORRINGTON Had a brush-up with the East India Trading Company, did you... pirate?
The others react in shock, but the sailors are well-trained -- in an instant, half a dozen pistols are aimed at Jack. He stands there, still holding the corset.
NORRINGTON Keep your guns on him, men. Gillette, fetch some irons.
Norrington notices something else -- below the 'P' brand is a tattoo: a small bird in flight across water.
NORRINGTON Well, well... Jack Sparrow, isn't it?
JACK Captain Jack Sparrow. If you please. Norrington looks out at the bay.
NORRINGTON I don't see your ship -- Captain. [...] You are without a doubt the worst pirate I have ever heard of.
JACK Ah, but you have heard of me.
Gillette returns with shackles, approaches Jack.
NORRINGTON Carefully, lieutenant.
Elizabeth steps forward. Swann's jacket slips off her. She is unconcerned, but he is intent on putting it back on her.
ELIZABETH Commodore, I must protest. Pirate or not, this man saved my life.
NORRINGTON One good deed is not enough to redeem a man of a lifetime of wickedness.
Gillette snaps the manacles closed on Jack's wrists.
JACK But it seems to be enough to condemn him.
NORRINGTON (smiles) Indeed.
--.::jumps up and down::. "(smiles)-Indeed"! "(smiles)-Indeed"!
8: *cough*--
Jack groans. Norrington stands over him, smiles.
--'nuff said, I think.
9: Brown is a goof--
Brown looks at his bottle -- broken.
BROWN That ratter broke my bottle.
10: BLOODY SEZZY FORT ACTION--
The only structure visible is Fort Charles, high on the bluff, like a tall ship sailing a sea of grey.
--Fort Charles... and simile... and a bluff... and a tall ship sailing. Yup, definitely boatgasm.
11: Will is piratical--
Almost without noticing, he reaches for a boarding axe hanging on the wall. Takes it down; it has a satisfying weight in his hands.
--call me stupid, but I never realized it was a boarding axe specifically. Pirate.
12: Norrington is snarkfully delicious, and Elizabeth is an afterthought--
WILL They've taken her! They've taken Elizabeth!
A group stares at him: Swann, Norrington, and Gillette among others, gathered around a map. The map is so large it drapes over the Governor's desk, the far end supported by a chair.
NORRINGTON We're aware of the situation.
WILL We have to hunt them down -- and save her!
--I'm just wondering why, if the scene is "INT. FORT CHARLES - NORRINGTON'S OFFICE - MORNING," the map is on the Governor's desk.
13: Norrington has a Strong Arm, and other subtext--
Norrington is quick to react; he throws a strong arm across Will's back, and guides him roughly to the door.
NORRINGTON Mr. Turner, this is not the time for rash actions. (low) Do not make the mistake of thinking you are the only man here who loves Elizabeth. (firm) Now, go home.
He opens the door, and then turns away. Will watches him walk back to the desk. Will's face sets in resolve, and he leaves.
--theysohaveahistory.
14: There's an excuse for the Dauntless's improbable(*cough -understatement- cough*) takeover--
There's been a breakdown in discipline; about a dozen Navy sailors are gathered together on the main deck, playing dice.
--though I could just have missed that in the produced flick.
15: Sezzy Gillette-has-lines action--
The Lieutenant, GILLETTE, steps forward.
GILLETTE You're serious about this.
Jack moves his pistol across, points it at Gillette.
JACK Dead serious.
GILLETTE You understand this ship cannot be crewed by only two men. You'll never make it out of the bay.
JACK We'll see about that.
More guffaws from the crew. A couple sailors move forward, hands on swords -- Gillette holds up a hand.
GILLETTE Sir, I'll not see any of my men killed or wounded in this foolish enterprise.
JACK Fine by me. We brought you a nice little boat, so you can all get back to shore, safe and sound.
GILLETTE (a curt nod) Agreed. You have the momentary advantage, sir. But I will see you smile from the yard arm sir.
--Mmmm, snark.
16: So that's how they did it--
EXT. DAUNTLESS - STERN - MORNING
Sailors make their way down a rope ladder, crowd onto the Jolly Mon. Will pushes hard against the windlass, to no avail... the anchor is too heavy for one man. Jack notices.
JACK A little help?
Gillette shrugs, gestures to Murtogg and Mullroy. The three men throw their weight into the windlass, and it turns. Jack's pistol is on them the whole time.
MURTOGG I can't believe he's doing this.
The windless turns, bringing Mullroy into view.
MULLROY You didn't believe he was telling the truth, either.
The windless turns some more, and there's Gillette.
GILLETTE (over his shoulder, to Will) Do you have any idea, boy, what you're doing?
Another quarter turn --
WILL No.
EXT. DAUNTLESS - FORECASTLE - DAY
Jack and Will crank a capstan, raising the forward jib sail. It luffs and billows out. The huge ship inches forward slowly, pulled by just the one sail. Jack grins.
JACK Lookee there, mate! We're underway!
--*gurgle* sezzy boatstuff. And more GilletteSnark, as well.
17: Be-wigged men talk like sailors--
SWANN Commodore --
NORRINGTON A moment.
SWANN But --
NORRINGTON Please.
SWANN Dammit, man, it appears someone is stealing your ship!
--*giggle*
18: The wheel does sezzy things and Norrington goes Commodorial on it--
STEERSMAN Captain, there's a problem.
The Steersman spins the wheel. It goes round and round, with no signs of slowing.
STEERSMAN He's disabled the rudder chain, sir.
NORRINGTON So it would seem.
The Interceptor dwindles with distance. Gillette watches it go, with some degree of admiration.
GILLETTE He's got to be the best pirate I've ever seen.
Norrington reaches out, stops the spinning ship's wheel.
NORRINGTON So it would seem.
19: Even the pros goof it--
He kicks a lever on a wench.
--< wench > *slap*
20: Dirty thinly-veiled slashbait abounds--
WILL 'Bootstrap?'
JACK Good man. Good pirate. And clever. I never met anyone with as clever a mind and hands as him.
--*gurgle*
21: Norrington is a fuzzy puppy--
NORRINGTON Elizabeth, I hereby withdraw my proposal.
ELIZABETH What?
NORRINGTON I know now where your heart truly lies.
Elizabeth looks at Norrington, seeing him in a new light.
ELIZABETH And now I know... where yours does, as well.
--please, teacher, may I answer? *squeak*
22: Sailors on the watch are silly--
There is a scurrying sound -- bones scraping against wood -- and the sailors JUMP. They listen, intently -- nothing.
TALL SAILOR Ship rats. Big ones.
SHORT SAILOR (nods) Hate those things.
They turn back toward the island, continue their vigil. A long pause.
SHORT SAILOR Taste all right, though.
TALL SAILOR That they do.
23: Sezzy ZOMBIE action!--
They burst out laughing -- a hideous sound that wheezes through their bones.
--oh, guh. Just g.u.h.
24: The bad guys get the good ship--
EXT. DAUNTLESS - SIDE - NIGHT
Pintel looks down into the water, satisfied. Puts away his knife. Notices, pulls out a long piece of seaweed from his rib cage. Tosses it. Turns to the others.
PINTEL Be quick, now. Train the starboard guns on the beach, and set your aim. Wait for my signal, we don't want to spook them. The pirates hurry to comply --
--and sezzy, SEZZY zombie. Seaweed?? Mm.
25: The battle. Is on the beach.--
EXT. ISLA DE MUERTA - BEACH - NIGHT
Gillette crouches, running low behind a line of rocks. He reports to Norrington:
GILLETTE All the men in place, sir. Ready to fire.
26: Norrington says--
NORRINGTON Wait for my order -- what the blazes is that?
It's the sound of cannon fire -- coming from the Dauntless. Cannonballs hit the shore; men cry out in anguish.
NORRINGTON Men! Take cover!
--and is altogether naval and lickable.
27: Norrington says--
NORRINGTON Steady, men! Remember -- we're the Navy!
--and I say "mmm, yes you are." *lick*
28: And then--
The sailors recover their nerve, and engage the enemy. It's a full on battle, Royal Navy against Skeleton Pirates -- The Navy men are driven back, surrounded -- Suddenly there is a massive BOOM of cannon fire. Norrington, in the midst of a swordfight, tries to see --
NORRINGTON What is happening out there?
--just you wait.
29: Several pirates are Good Men--
EXT. LAGOON - NIGHT
It's the Black Pearl, manned by Gibbs, AnaMaria and Cotton, and captained by Elizabeth, coming around the point, cannons blazing.
EXT. H.M. S. DAUNTLESS - NIGHT
The pirates on the ship are caught by surprise, try to turn their cannons to this new foe --
EXT. ISLA DE MUERTA - BEACH - NIGHT
Gillette sees the Black Pearl firing on the Dauntless.
GILLETTE They're on our side! Take heart, men!
The Royal Navy stand their ground and fight --
--and I don't know why they didn't use this whole PrettyBattleSequenceSet in the film; it's practically porn.
30: *The Veil goes up in smoke*--
EXT. ISLA DE MUERTA - BEACH - NIGHT - LATER
Jack, Will, and Norrington gather together on the beach.
--scriptcanon fic. So happening.
31: And once the pesky veil has spontaneously combusted--
WILL This is a proper kiss.
Will sweeps her in his arms, leans her back, and kisses her long and well -- Jack puts a hand on Norrington's shoulder.
--my socks shall do the same.
32: The end(ish) scene makes me want to simultaneously throw down all the writers in the back of a van and shag them with the assistance of an arsenal of various flavours of whipped cream, yet brutally slowly and painfully destroy them (possibly also with the assistance of an arsenal of various flavours of whipped cream) for not using it in the produced flick--
EXT. PORT ROYAL - FORT CHARLES - DAY
Close on: Will's face, stoic, staring forward. He stands straight and unmoving. Around him are members of the Royal Navy, standing before for a group of witnesses from town. It is the courtyard on the top of Fort Charles. A trial is underway -- with Will as the defendant.
NORRINGTON ...and though I do say so with regret, the law is clear. The penalty for piracy is death by hanging.
In the crowd, Elizabeth squeezes the hand of her father, Swann. She lets go as Swann stands.
SWANN By your leave, I wish to speak on behalf of the boy. (a glance at Elizabeth) It is clear that these deeds were performed out of a sincere desire to do good, at great personal risk. It seems to me, that in the rare occasion where the right course is committing an act of piracy, then an act of piracy is the right course! (cheers of approval) So in my capacity as Governor, I intend to grant a pardon to --
GILLETTE Sir!
All eyes turn. Gillette stands at the top of a stairway.
GILLETTE Jack and his crew have escaped! (gasps from the crowd) There was no damage to the cell... They must have been set free.
Will and Elizabeth exchange looks. You? Not me, you? No, not me either! Swann notices something the parapet, points
SWANN The Black Pearl!
People rush to the parapet. Sure enough, below in the bay are the distinctive black sails of the Pearl. The ship cuts through the waters very close to the point -- -- where the gallows of the pirates are. Suddenly Jack appears, on the point; he swings off the one empty gallows, across and down onto the ship's rigging as it passes.
GILLETTE Sir! Shall I break out the cannons?
NORRINGTON I don't think that will be necessary.
Norrington raises his hand... twirls a key on his finger.
NORRINGTON A day's head start. That's all he gets.
--Right. Where did I put the Redi-Whip?
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Date: 2005-03-26 03:14 pm (UTC)*expires*
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Date: 2005-03-26 03:15 pm (UTC)Whipped cream, m'dear?
.::offers::.
(no subject)
Date: 2005-03-26 03:53 pm (UTC)Dammit.
And grrr at
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Date: 2005-03-26 04:44 pm (UTC)A day's head start. That's all he gets.
*squee*
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Date: 2005-03-26 04:48 pm (UTC).::rethinks "the morning after" as a phrase and as a concept::.
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Date: 2005-03-27 08:54 am (UTC)WILL: I worked passage from England as a cabin boy. (an attempt at guile)
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Date: 2005-03-27 02:48 pm (UTC)Will sweeps her in his arms, leans her back, and kisses her long and well -- Jack puts a hand on Norrington's shoulder.*
Bah humbug... That only serves to frustrate me, anymore. You can only go so far on innuendo.. 'Jack' needs to demonstrate a proper kiss.. And ‘James’ needs to experience one. Perhaps potc2 will manage to do that, without having the bible-thumpers out for blood? I think the writers could find Jack an excuse.
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Date: 2005-03-28 12:25 am (UTC)However, you forgot one of the most lickable scenes.(despite the grammar errors) Oh yes. And inspiration for one of my very first paintings.
JACK
That chart I drew up'll get you past
the reefs. If you're steersman's
good enough, that is.
NORRINGTON
I'll be at the wheel myself.
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Date: 2005-03-29 07:27 am (UTC)