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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2015 23:48:34 GMT
Elizabeth was beginning to lose all hope. She had lost Liam, and every day that passed, she felt more and more miserable. Her friends and family told her that time would heal all of her wounds, but they still felt fresh day by day. She had held out hope that one day, Killian would have come back. He was the only one who could understand her loss, and would comfort her instead of telling her merely what she wanted to hear...but alas, he never showed. She had thought the worst by now.. that he had met the same fate as his brother. This is why she finally made the decision to take her own life.. she had far too much pain in her heart to go on.
She donned her finest dress, and snuck out of her family's home. First, she walked the beach where she, Liam, and Killian used to frolic in their youth. She then passed by where she and Liam had their first picnic together where the two of them first declared their feelings for one another. So many memories were held on this beach.. too many. Even remembering the good times made her heart ache. When she was ready, she climbed to the highest point that over looked the sea. Waves crashed over the cliff side and the rocks beneath... she was afraid, perhaps enough to not go through with it.
She felt as though maybe she was making a mistake. That she should just go back, and live out the rest of her days... but then, she saw something that made her second guess it all. The Jewel of the Realm. For a moment, it made her breath get caught in her throat. No. It couldn't be.. she was going insane. Her sadness had driven her mad, and this was the final straw. Without another thought, Elizabeth finally did it. She took the leap, and flung herself off of the edge of the cliff, aiming for the rocks. It didn't work..she missed comopoletely she hit the water, and sank, thanks to her finest, largest dress.
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Post by Killian Jones on Jul 6, 2015 17:12:36 GMT
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Note: proper gif coming soon! It's Always Nice TO MAKE AN IMPRESSION Killian never thought he would be back here, in this place. It had been too painful for him to have ever returned before, yet circumstances brought him back. Specifically, the death of his loved one, Milah. She was murdered, her heart crushed right before his eyes. He held her as she died, an all too familiar feeling for he had also once held his brother in his arms as his life left him. He had lost two people that he dearly loved and there was only one person left in his life that he held any emotion for. She was the reason he came back here, because he now felt the guilt of leaving her. Before, his heart had been consumed with anger over the king, leading him to the ultimate rebellion of being a pirate. But now he was back, to see her, to see how she was faring.
He of course had to be careful about approaching the docks, for he was known here. And if word reached the king, Killian imagined he wouldn't be too pleased with him for the ultimate treason he had committed. They had arrived earlier than Hook had intended and thus, had to remain unseen until the sun went down. It caused them to creep toward a less obvious place to anchor the ship and wait out the remainder of the day. It seemed however, that fate had another reason for setting Killian on this path. For when they reached a cliff, he noticed a figure up upon it. He pulled out his telescope and looked through it, the truth of who it was striking him hard. But perhaps not as intense as the emotions that filled him when he saw the hurl herself over the cliff into the rocky waters. Hook immediately reacted. He dropped his telescope to the ground and dived into the water, swimming toward the vicinity that Elizabeth had jumped into.
He knew he left his crew confused but he cared not. The priority right now was saving Elizabeth, even if her jump was intentional. He had to go quite deep into the waters but eventually, he found her. He wrapped his arm around her and used his other to push them up to the surface. Finally, able to get his head above water, he gasped for air, moving over toward the ship, though his crew was already on top of it and tossed a rope down to their captain and the woman he was bringing with him. He took hold of the rope, being pulled on deck where he set Elizabeth onto the ground and sat next to her. Smee hurried toward him with towels but Hook's priority was the unconscious woman. He knelt over her, using the point of his hook to break the ties of her dress, to pull it open, along with the corset, figuring the constriction was making it more difficult for her to breath. Taking a deep breath, he put his lips toward hers and breathed into her mouth, using his hand to place chest compressions over her heart. "Come on," he said in a quiet voice, as he breathed into her mouth again and pressed against her chest a few more times. He could not, would not, lose someone else that he loved.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2015 21:28:15 GMT
The last thing Elizabeth heard was water crashing in to her ears. Somehow, she was still alive, but unconscious. There was no white light, there was no Liam waiting to take her hand and lead her to eternal happiness with him in the afterlife..there was only darkness. Perhaps it was because she was not yet dead, but rather on the verge of dying. She was too far gone to feel the pair of arms wrapping around her and bringing her to the surface. She was no longer breathing.. her lips were turning blue. Suddenly, she was waking up. Being pulled back in to a different kind of light.. Daylight.
She felt water rushing through her lungs, in to her throat, and she rolled coughing as her heart started to race. She coughed out the last bit of water in her lungs, and she was still gasping for breath. She was trying desperately to take in what had just happened.. She was trying to end it all! To stop herself from going insane! Who had the fortitude to bring her back? She had been rolled on her side, so until she turned on to her back once more, she looked up to see her savoir.. It was no other than Killian. He looked so.. different. But it was him...there was no mistaking it. "Killian," she spoke, trying to catch her breath. "You're real.." It wasn't just her imagination. She was alive..and Killian had rescued her.
She was shivering.. it was nearly freezing cold. She didn't even care that her dress had been ruined, she was going to die in it anyway. Her eyes quickly went to the men who were staring at her, and to the one who was handing her towels. "Killian.." she spoke, trembling with fear, and shock, and the chills. "Who are all of these people?" some of them she had recognized..but most, she did not. They certainly weren't members of the navy.
They had a lot to talk about.
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Post by Killian Jones on Jul 10, 2015 2:18:13 GMT
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Note: proper gif coming soon! It's Always Nice TO MAKE AN IMPRESSION Killian continued to watch her intently, practically holding his breath . . . until she gasped for air and opened her eyes. Relief watched over the captain as he soflty exhaled, sitting on the deck next to her rather than hovering over her. She spoke his name and taking the towel from one of his crew members, he wrapped it around her. She then stated that he was real . . . apparently she had thought he wasn't? "Are you out of your bloody mind, Elizabeth?" He questioned. He was well aware that she had just been brought back to the consciousness but the fear prompted him to say such words for he knew what happened was no accident.
She didn't slip from the cliff; she jumped. She then questioned who all these people were and . . . well, there was a great deal they would have to discuss for her certainly wasn't the man he had been last she saw him. But he also knew that she was the reason he had returned. He just hadn't expected to reunite with her under such circumstances. He rose to his feet, helping her to hers with his one hand. "Mr. Smee, fetch her a clean set of clothes," he instructed. "And show her to the guest quarters so that she may change." Smee nodded, waiting for the lady before he went ahead and fulfilled his orders. "Best not have this discussion when we're both soaking wet," he told her. "I'll be there in a short while," he added on, before nodding to Smee and waiting for her to go with him. He only hoped she still trusted him enough to do so.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2015 2:33:12 GMT
There was so much that was happening right now that had her confused. Her head was pounding, and her heart was now racing. She felt as though she were in shock. Killian started to reprimand her, but she didn't want to hear it right now.. She was far too upset that she could have just taken her own life when Killian was right there. She almost missed it entirely. He spoke to the man who he called Mr. Smee, telling him to get her fresh clothes and to take her to a room to change. She looked at the stranger, and then back to Killian. They had things to talk about.. yes.. she could definitely tell. She wasn't really in the state of mind to argue, and so, she started to stand up after having help and she followed the man to the guest chambers on the ship.
She hadn't noticed his hair yet.. She hadn't noticed his darker appearance. She hadn't even noticed the hook that had replaced his hand. So far.. she was completely in the dark of everything. "Thank you.." she spoke softly when the man had given her some of the clothes that looked rather new..but very clearly they were men's. She didn't mind very much.. as long as they were comfortable, it was just fine with her. Smee took his leave, and Elizabeth got dressed, waiting for Killian to meet her. She sat down on the edge of the bed - that wasn't very comfortable, but.. it worked - and she just.. let herself think. This was really happening.. it wasn't an illusion. Oh, how she wished she wouldn't have jumped. If she would only have waited.. just a little bit longer..she would have been able to run to Killian's arms in a better situation.
This, however, was dire.. and she was likely to get an ear full, soon.
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Post by Killian Jones on Jul 10, 2015 2:48:24 GMT
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Note: proper gif coming soon! It's Always Nice TO MAKE AN IMPRESSION Killian watched Elizabeth go with Smee and once they were out of sight, he averted his gaze elsewhere. He could feel the curious looks from his crew, but he ignored them. This was far too complex an explanation to give right now. Instead, he took one of the towels and wiped his face, slinging it over his shoulder as he headed toward his quarters. Once there, he proceeded to change out of his wet clothing and into a fresh -- and most importantly, dry -- set of clothing. He dried off his hook and placed it back in the place of his hand.
He took a few additional moments to gather his thoughts. He knew it would be overwhelming to see Elizabeth again, but he had thought he would have time to brace himself. Yet it seemed that the time had come sooner than he had thought. Taking a deep breath, he took a sip from his flask before tucking it back into his pocket and went to the guest quarters. He had informed Smee to tell the others that they were not to be disturbed and to remain in place. When the sun went down, they would head to the docks to anchor the ship. He paused outside her door before knocking on it. Soon enough it was opened with her standing on the other side as which point he went ahead and walked inside the room rather than linger out in the hall. "How are you feeling?" He asked, avoiding her gaze for a moment. She had after all nearly drowned . . . something he still couldn't believe she had inflicted upon herself. Though he also knew he was in no place to judge . . . considering all he had done.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2015 2:59:19 GMT
The knock on the door was like music to Elizabeth's ears. She had been waiting for Killian to return to her, so that they could speak. There was so much to say to him but she didn't even know where to start. When she opened the door, she stepped to the side to allow him in, and he entered the room, closing the door behind him. He asked if she was alright, and..well..if he had asked her several hours ago, she would have said absolutely not...but now? She wasn't even entirely sure. "Well..i'm alive," she spoke a little too coldly. She didn't mean to be so harsh. "Thank you.. for saving my life. I suppose you are wondering why I.." Jumped..leaped to her death. "After I got word about Liam, I was crushed.. but I held out hope that you would come back for me. It didn't happen, and..by the time I saw the Jolly Roger, I thought it was my mind playing tricks on me. I don't blame you.. by the way. I hope you know that.."
She entwined her fingers together in front of her, watching him. She was suddenly taking in his appearance, realizing that he looked entirely different from the man who had left with Liam a long, long time ago. "I thought I'd finally gone mad..." Maybe she had..but at least he was there. "You look different.." she finally spoke what she had been thinking. Her hands dropped to her sides and she took a couple of steps closer to him. "Your hair...your clothes.. your hand," she gasped when her eyes went to the hook. "Oh, Killian! What happened to you?" She had a look of concern in her eyes as she reached out to touch the steel of the hook. "You look like a completely different man.."
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Post by Killian Jones on Jul 10, 2015 3:11:53 GMT
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Note: proper gif coming soon! It's Always Nice TO MAKE AN IMPRESSION She confirmed that she was alright and thanked him for saving her . . . then fortunately vocalizing what was on his mind which was, why she had jumped. He knew he could guess why. It most probably was similar to the reason that Killian had embraced a life of piracy. Because Liam's death had left them both broken. He remained silent as she explained herself, saying that she had hoped he would come back for her. While she said that she didn't blame him . . . he did indeed blame himself. Guilt had filled his heart, especially after experiencing the loss of Milah. He couldn't help but think that had he not gone off, if he could have saved two women that he loved: Elizabeth and Milah both.
He could have been here to take care of Elizabeth, and Milah would never have been murdered at her jealous husband's hands. Yet at the same time, he could not regret the love he had for her. He just . . . wished he hadn't failed them both. It seemed the more he loved someone, the more he failed them. Liam was the start, Milah and their unborn child the second, and now Elizabeth. Saving her life was not compensation, for he should have been here to save the soul that caused her to jump. He was pulled from his thoughts when she noticed the hook for a hand he had as she reached out to touch it. "It's nothing," he assured her dismissively of the wound. It was nothing compared to what else he had lost that day.
"I suppose I am, a completely different man," he confirmed. "Just as you are a completely different woman." He could see it in her eyes how different she was. "I know what I did was unfair to you, and I wish I could explain it . . . but I can not." He had no justification for how he could leave her when she had been, and would always be his closest and dearest friend. "After what happened . . . " Liam's death. "I couldn't return. I couldn't serve a king who's ruthlessness claimed the life of my captain." His brother. His beloved brother. "And thus, you see me now." Whether she had gussed it or not . . . "As a pirate," he finally finished.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2015 3:23:30 GMT
Elizabeth quirked a brow when he shrugged his missing hand off as 'nothing'. Clearly, he didn't want to talk about it, because being an amputee wasn't exactly nothing...so she merely moved off of that topic. He could tell that she was different, just as he was.. but perhaps in another way. She listened to his words.. he spoke of how although it was unfair, that he had to stay gone. He could only explain by telling her that he could no longer serve the king who had sent Liam to his death.. Elizabeth felt the same, but unfortunately, she had to play nice with the royal family. Luckily they had no interest in her, but moreso with her brother. He then said something that shook her - but somehow didn't surprise her with the new look he had.
A pirate. One of the men she had loved the most since she was a young girl, was now a pirate. She couldn't say she had blamed him.. how else would one get revenge on a king than by going completely against him and turning in to an outlaw on the sea? She didn't want to think of all of the horrible things he could have done.. it would have only broke her heart. "You're a pirate and I'm suicidal. Aren't we quite the pair." Her voice was a little flighty, but she was still managing to crack a small joke. She even spared him a small smile. The smile faded as quickly as it came, and she gently bit her bottom lip. "I forgive you for not returning.. only because you are here now."
Why was he there? To finally get ultimate revenge on the king? She had to know. "Why are you here, Killian? What prompted you to come home?" She wanted to fling her arms around him, and tell him to never let her go. She wanted him to hold her, and to kiss her hair, but she didn't know if he was that kind of man anymore. He was a pirate.. did that man she knew when she was young still care for her? Enough to save her life, of course.. but.. more than that? Only time would tell.
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Post by Killian Jones on Jul 10, 2015 3:44:41 GMT
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Note: proper gif coming soon! It's Always Nice TO MAKE AN IMPRESSION He wasn't sure what reaction he expected from her when he revealed that he was a pirate. Shock. Anger. Fear. Indifference. He hadn't the slighetst clue. His unspoken question was answered when she made a joke about it, stating that they were quite the pair. He gave a faint smile, despite the morbidity of it -- more so on her being suicidal than his own changed status. "One far more tragic than the other," he said, and it wasn't too difficult to determine which was the more tragic of the two. She then spoke of forgiving him, because he was here now but he knew in his heart, that he could not forgive himelse, for . . . a lot of things.
None of which were what he did as a pirate, but rather, they were all related to hurting the people he loved. There was only one person left in this world that he held any love for and she was standing here before him. He feared what would happen if he lost her too. She then asked him what had caused him to return and the answer was more difficlt to give. He remained silent for a few moments, holding back his emotions when it came to discussing the loss of Milah.
"Perhaps I just thought it time that I come to see how you were faring." It wasn't a complete lie. It held truth to it. It just wasn't the specific reason, though he was certain he would get to that. "And it's a damn good thing I came when I did. Any later and you would have drowned." The topic of her attempted suicide was not one that could be so easily avoided. "Swear to me Elizabeth, that you will not do anything of the sort again." Whether he was here or not. He had lost too many and losing her by her own hand would be far too tragic to bare.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2015 12:51:52 GMT
One was far more tragic than the other, he had said.. But was it, really? Elizabeth had to wonder if it was more tragic to take one's own life, or to take lives of others - which she was certain he had as a pirate. But she didn't want to assume such a thing. Not from Killian. "Which is more tragic is a matter of question, my dearest friend.. but I am glad that you came to my rescue. I would have had an eternity to curse myself had I missed the one chance I had to see you again." She was in awe of his new appearance. He had always been an attractive man - it had clearly ran through their DNA - but now there was.. just something that drew Elizabeth to him in such a way that she once felt toward the eldest brother. In a way she had not been expecting.
Sure, she would have absolutely spent her life with Killian if he would have come back for her.. She loved him. But there was something more now.. Perhaps it was because the two of them had changed so much. Or maybe it was because her love for him had grown and transformed while he had been gone. Whatever the reason.. it was there. She lifted a hand and lightly touched the side of his face. She had to make sure that he was real, and indeed he was. Either that, or her imagination had been going wild on her. "I swear," she mused softly, lifting her gaze to meet his. "If you swear that you will not leave me here alone again.." She felt a lump in the back of her throat.. she started getting choked up. "I have no one, Killian. My family has their King. Please.. when you go.. if you go.. take me with you."
Her hand remained on his cheek. She was attempting to find comfort in his touch, and for her, it was working.
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Post by Killian Jones on Jul 10, 2015 16:39:30 GMT
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Note: proper gif coming soon! It's Always Nice TO MAKE AN IMPRESSION She spoke of how she was glad he had came to her rescue, if only to see him again. Though he wasn't entirely sure if this was the man she was hoping to see, for he was not the same Kililan she had grown up with. She then swore what he asked her to . . . only if he swore not to leave her again. He looked at her, unable to say the words with ease. For the last woman he cared for that he had taken with him, died. And he wasn't sure he could do that again to the only person he loved left in this world.
Her hand provided a warm sensation he hadn't felt for some time as he looked at her, trying to find the appropriate words to say. "I am not sure this is the life for you, Elizabeth," he told her truthfully. He was a pirate; he had done things that . . . well, he was certain she would not approve of. Granted, Milah's presence had helped shift his priorities. Though truth be told, he wasn't sure what the initial plan was. To come and then leave again? Because he knew he could not stay. "It's not a safe life." For a noblewoman. Especially if he was ever to claim vengeance on the Dark One . . . though his priority had become seeing Elizabeth for the time being. Still. What if he crossed paths with the Crocodile again and decided to take away the only other person Killian loved?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2015 17:20:57 GMT
She knew that Killian wouldn't accept her as part of his crew with open arms. He was too protective over her, even now...that was one thing that had carried over from the man he once was. Her hand lowered from his cheek, but her eyes still held his gaze. "Full disclosure.. a life here isn't safe for me anymore, either. You saved me from drowning. Do you really think that the life I live is... safe?" She was alone with her thoughts, and her imagination. It was the worst fate she could think of. "You had come to see how I was faring.. which meant you were thinking of me. You've missed me, just as I have you. You may not be the Killian Jones I once knew, but my heart still calls out for you." And did his call for her? Did he finally realize that the two of them alone knew what one another was going through?
"You don't have to decide now. I will not pressure you." She wanted to leave this place. She no longer wanted to be under the reign of such a terrible king. "But please.. just take it in to consideration." She stayed silent for a moment, and then she took in a deep breath. "Your hair," she mused, gazing over him. "You've cut it. And your clothes.." A smile touched her lips. It was the first time she'd really smiled in... far too long. "I hardly recognize you." He was.. dreamy. It felt so odd to be thinking that of Killian - someone who she had used to think of as family - but here she was, daydreaming. Fantasizing even, perhaps? She blinked a couple of times, and lifted a hand to push back her still quite wet hair, hoping that with the dim light of the candles in the room that he wouldn't see her blush.
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Post by Killian Jones on Jul 10, 2015 22:32:41 GMT
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Note: proper gif coming soon! It's Always Nice TO MAKE AN IMPRESSION She told him that a life here wasn't safe any more and . . . well, she did have a point. He had just seen her throw herself over a cliff and he wondered what would happen if he left without her. Would she try to do the same again . . . and that time, succeed? The thought was quite unsettling, especially since he would never know. "I think it's safer for you here than it would be with me," he proceeded to tell her. "I've made some powerful enemies," he added on, so that she knew he wasn't just talking about an adjustment to this sort of life. Losing Milah had nearly destroyed him. He could not lose her too. "Aye," he agreed quietly when she spoke of how he had been thinking of her.
It was true, and to hear that her heart had called out for him . . . made emotions fill his heart that he hadn't thought himself capable of anymore. But she told him that she wouldn't pressure him; that he need not decide now. "I can't make any promises," he told her, not wanting her to get her hopes up. He didn't know what her life here was like. Had her parents tried to arrange a marriage for her? Were they understanding of her mourning? Something obviously had compelled her to attempt to end her life, and Killian hoped he could change that mindset in her. She then commented on his hair and it caused him to give a bit of a smile, the list going on to his clothes, and her claim of hardly recognizing him. "I take it those are all good things," he said, in attempt to lighten the mood. He could have sworn he saw her blush even. "I've been given a new name it would also seem to add to this, new appearance." He paused before a smirk, starting off faint, began to grow a little as he revealed it. "Captain Hook," he said almost with a chuckle.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2015 23:17:36 GMT
Elizabeth dwelled possibly a little too much on the fact that he had missed her. That he had been thinking of her. She had almost missed him saying that he had made powerful enemies and that he couldn't keep a promise that she would be able to go with him. She wagered that he'd at least have the night to think about taking her along, but she would not pressure him, as she had promised. "I ask for no promises.." They were too easy to break. Too many promises had been broken that had been made to her. "I merely ask for you to consider it." She didn't feel safe here anymore. She didn't know how long she could fare here. It was only a matter of time before her parents sent her off to be married to someone she did not care for. To her.. it would be a fate worse than death.
The topic came up of his appearance, and his clothing. He had asked if those were good things. "Yes.." She spoke in almost a hypnotic voice, lifting her gaze to meet his once more. Why was he so..enthralling? He was always charming but there was something.. so different, as she had said and thought repeatedly. "I mean," she fluttered her lashes, blinking herself out of her stupor. "You've always been handsome, but.. I.. enjoy the new look." She smiled warmly. The smile then became wider when he mentioned his new moniker. Captain Hook. "Hook?" She cooed, doing a horrible stifle a giggle. "How clever considering the accessory you've acquired. I like it, though. It somehow suits you." She gently bit down on her bottom lip. A new Captain Jones had surfaced..but this one went by a different name. "So what shall I call you?"
He would always be Killian to her..but she wouldn't want any disrespect to befall on him from his crew. Especially if he had chose to allow her to travel with him. "At least in front of the others. Because.. when we're alone, you'll always be my Killian." She was subconciously moving a little closer in to him. She didn't mean to but in the back of her mind.. she was being drawn to him like a moth to a flame... feeling things ignite within her that she'd never thought she'd feel again.
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