Chapter Ten:

Last Minute Choices

As I said, Aravis looked like she was on the amputation list. But just as the reverend was about to begin the ceremony, there came a shout.

"I object!" No one knew whether it came from Aravis or from the opposite end of the ship. The entire crowd gasped at a man standing there. He had long, stringy brown hair; thick eye make-up; a red strip of cloth tied around his hair in an incredibly strange way; and, was that a bone in his hair? No WONDER the entire crowd was a little dismayed.

There was an utter silence for a moment, while the crowd, the reverend, and Nye were attempting to think of something to say. Aravis, however, knew exactly what to do. She tore off her veil, pulled off her shoes, and dashed towards this (romantic) stranger.

"I believe this is yours?" he said, holding up a small gold band.

"JACK!" she screamed. Unfortunately, she was going a little too fast. She rammed into him, and, also unfortunately, he was standing pretty close to the edge. Therefore, 15 mph x 36 ft + too close to edge fall off ship. Great formula! I know!

They tumbled into the vast blue sea, her skirts fluttering (magical) in the WINDD! and katy no pockets fell down from the sky with a big bump on her head and lots of funny faces stared back at her from the gloomy sea and shrimps ate of the fresh beef that had been cooked up in mum's new kitchen with the teddy bear frowning at Charles' ugly baseball cards that were chirping cardinal songs of happiness whilst reminiscing about Lewis and Clark and their magical adventure. Hm. What? That is a GREAT story. Yeah.

"Dear Jack...please tell me you're not a hallucination!"

"Sure, why not."

PLOOSH! Their splash reached to the top of the ship's deck. Nye looked on, half in disappointment and half in relief. Aravis had constantly been tense from her depression, and from her lack of support. He knew deep down that he couldn't give her the support she needed, because he himself was in need of support, also. "Goodbye, Aravis."

Aravis looked at Nye, one last time. They exchanged one last feeling: understanding.

Then she dunked Jack. And giggled.

And to be honest, this story needs no more, seeing as it they probably were exceedingly happy. For the moment.

"JACK! WHERE'D YOU PUT MY-"

"Rum?" he laughed as he ran away with her bottle of magic.

"YOU SHALL PAY FOR IT! WITH YOUR LIFE!" And...they lived almost happily ever after.

"PIDGEONS!" he yelled, as he ran off with another bottle.

"YARRG! I SHALL TEAR YE LIMB FROM LIMB!" And she stole his ;) sword-sharpener.

;) Limb-tearer. No really!

I do hope you enjoyed my story. This story had way more insanity, holy cow...anyway, I do hope you all liked it. (cough) Much (cough) better (cough) alternative to (cough) PotC2 (cough cough) (and another cough)...

Oh, yes.

Nye sat down next to Kai. "So," Nye began. And they glanced at each other.

And there lies a totally different story.

Hehehehe. See ya!

-Bitten