Confess To The Tide - Sparbossa AU

Hidden Away

Morning came and the sun shone through the tiny windows and cracks of the building giving more light and a warm glow within the cells. The prisoners were quiet, not a word was spoken between them. Jack could hear movement from the cell next to him and a familiar voice call out "Jack?...Jack Sparrow?"

Jack raised his head upon hearing the voice. He was sitting on the cold hard bed but he did not sleep. He was thinking. He turned his head towards the voice and movements in the cell to his right. "Elizabeth?" Jack whispered softly as he got up and approached the cell cautiously. "There should be a 'Captain' in that name, luv." He joked softly with a forced smile once his eyes gazed into Elizabeth's eyes.

Elizabeth also moved to the bars as she gave Jack a hint of a smile but she couldn't hide the curious look in her eyes. "How did they catch you? And is Will safe?"

"They just did.. alright!" He snapped but kept his voice soft, he felt no need to explain to Elizabeth, she wouldn't understand his motives. "Will is just fine, he's with Barbossa. How are you here? Last I saw, you were about to be executed?"

"Executed? On behalf of james norrington I am to be a prisoner only and not hanged. "

"Where can I get a bargain like that eh? Will would be pleased to know you are alright. Congratulations by the way, he told me of your news."

Elizabeth chuckled softly at Jack's reply. "Yes, I'm fine and awaiting his rescue, I know he is coming for me. '' she shifted her gaze to the ground as her smile disappeared, brushing off Jack's words.

"Terrible place to keep a woman in your condition locked up then eh? I know he will come for you, Elizabeth. We were planning a rescue and I have no doubt that Barbossa and Turner are doing all they can."

" I know he won't fail...he can't.." her voice started to fade as if she didn't believe her own words. Jack didn't say anything in response which made her mind go to depressing thoughts. Finally after some time of silence Elizabeth looked at Jack again.

"They can't do this alone, we need to help them." Elizabeth Whispered so no one would hear.

Jack backed away from the bars and signed heavily as his gaze fell to the floor. "We gathered some sailors to help fight, they ain't tough material but they will do the job. I don't find that we would be much help here. What can we do Elizabeth? Unless Norrington is willing to go against the code and break us out and become a wanted man like ourselves 'n Barbossa and Will. But he doesn't seem like the life risking type Luv." He said softly with a sway of his head and a smile.

" we could get the other pirates to fight back. Find a way out and fight for our freedom. I know we can convince them to stand up to Beckett, especially if you talk to them, they will listen to you. " her tone sounded demanding, she didn't want to spend another second in this prison.

"Would they really listen to me? One man's word against the man who killed thousands of our kind? They are frightened." Jack's tone went bitter as he turned to face his back to the woman. Lowering his head and closing his eyes. He could hear in her tone that she didn't want to be stuck here forever, but there was nothing Sparrow could do. He thought anyway.

"Barbossa knows what he's doing. Trust him Elizabeth. He will go against the pirate code to rescue us all. That I can guarantee." He said with a wink but in his words he sounded as though he didn't believe them, he was losing hope.

" I don't believe you, Jack. " Elizabeth replied in a firm tone. " I'm sure he is doing all he can, but is it enough? They need our help just as much as we need them. "

"You will go out of your way to save these pirates? That's not like you at all. Y'know Will is coming for you, I suggest you-" Before the young man could finish his sentence he saw a dim light shone in the hallway, Jack immediately kept his mouth shut as he spun himself around to face Elizabeth. "Shh! There are guards coming." He whispered softly as he backed up and sat himself on the bed, lying down and placing his hat on top of his head to cover his eyes.

Elizabeth rested her back against the bars and lowered her head pretending she's resting. She kept her eyes on the hallway to try and see who was coming.

The dark haired man felt eyes still on him so he raised his hat to gaze at Elizabeth. "Is Gibbs still alive then?" He asked softly as the guards slowly walked down the hall checking on the prisoners, only their silhouettes could be seen.

"Yes.. But he is sentenced to hang in two weeks. " Elizabeth whispered underneath her breath.

"What?" Jack whispered softly. The guards came closer so Sparrow lowered his hat once more and placed both hands on his stomach to appear that he was sleeping. He didn't want to be distorbed and he was terrified of what Beckett might do knowing now what he's capable of. "Tis a shame. I'll miss that scallywag..." Sparrow replied softly. He could hear the footsteps getting louder which meant the guards were close.

"Should we check on the new prisoner, Mr. Sparrow?" The man asked anxiously.

"Beckett had said that he escaped these cells more than once, he gave special orders to keep an eye on him.... Infamous escape artist pirate captain or not!" The other man barked trying to sound smart but he just sounded scared and unknowable.

"Alright... what about the girl?" The first guard replied.

"What about her?"

"Well last time I checked in with her she stabbed my hand with her hair pin to try and bust out...I'm afraid of her too now..."

"For fuck sake... you wait here!" The second guard shouted as he shone his torch on Elizabeth and Jack's cells. "Stop being such a baby, man up dude! You see! They're sleeping. Perfectly harmless.. Now let's go get some food. I'm starving!" He said as he returned back to his partner and the two left.