I am Captain Jack Sparrow, savvy?

Jack, Gibbs, and Celestia spend an hour discussing the plan to 'abduct' Princess Celestia from the gala as Jack feels the chariot land on the ground, then roll to a stop as one of the pegasi guards says, "We have arrived at your desired destination, Your Majesty. What shall our new orders be?"

Celestia lowers the shield and answers, "You are to wait here with the chariot as we go into the ruins, tell no one about us coming here."

The guard nods his head and says, "Very well Your Majesty, we shall remain on guard here." and starts standing at attention as the others follow suit.

Jack exits the chariot first and looks around at his surroundings, spotting the rope bridge in need of repair, turning his head to look at what is left of the castle saying, "Wow, if I didn't know you already moved the treasure here, I would have come here with my men to search for riches. The castle is most definitely a ruin, the details about that fight between you and your sister were not false. The power you two wield must indeed be great to cause such damage as this, but let us return to our current task at hand."

She smirks and looks at him with a half chuckle saying, "Obviously we have great power, for we move the sun and moon on this world, however, with her gone, I am left to do it by myself and it is rather tiresome." She then follows Gibbs out of the chariot, then encases the massive chest in her magic and maneuvers it carefully in front of her, and starts walking towards the entrance of the castle ruins.

Gibbs then follows Celestia into the castle ruins, gazing around him at how much damage the two sisters caused during their fight then says, "I count my lucky stars at bein' fortunate enough to always stay on yer good side Yer Majesty, for the strength ye have is frightful."

Celestia hears the two follow her down the corridor as she stops and sets the chest down, then looks to the wall beside her on the right saying, "Do you want me to hand my key to you, Jack?" She then moves to the hoof on the right of one of the alcoves in the middle and pulls the leg downwards with the torch pointing straight out, pointing down towards the ground before pulling the bent hoof up to be in line with the leg. She then pushes it upwards at an angle, hearing a click come from behind the hidden passageway as it opens up to reveal a dark-colored wooden door at the back with gold and silver designs set into the door.

Jack quickly turns his head to look at her saying, "You would give me the key to something that if I should succumb to its temptation, my body and soul will suffer eternal damnation? My answer to you is thus, my love...Hell no! Pray the day I have need of the contents in that chest never comes, or you may suffer greatly with the outcome."

The first mate quickly nods his head and says, "Aye, cursed be the day if that ever comes to pass."

She nods her head saying, "Alright then dear, I shall hold onto it for you. Remember not to step on the small, raised square stones on the floor." and walks towards the door with the key in her hand, then inserts it into the complex keyhole and unlocks the door with a loud click. She pushes the door open and briefly watches it swing open before turning around to retrieve the chest when she hears a bang come from behind her, informing her that the door struck the wall.

Jack watches her lift up the chest with her magic and chews on his thumbnail nervously, remembering how things went sideways when they were going so well. In hopes to prevent anything from happening, he says, "Do be cautious love, for you are carrying our child."

Celestia smiles at hearing him say that and says, "I know dear, that is why I am using my magic to lift it and not my arms." She then walks into the passageway with only a few inches of clearance to either side, hearing the chest scrape against the doorway into the vault and slightly adjusts the chest's position.

Gibbs enters the large room lit only by a few dimly glowing crystals and a bright whiteish-blue light shining down through a circular window in the ceiling and says, " Blimey, this room has a few interestin' fixtures in it."

He watches his first mate enter the room and wander off to the left, no doubt that he's examining the room's curious fixtures. Entering the room himself, he moves to the right and catches up to Celestia asking, "Does that crystal have any other purpose other than letting the light available into the room?"

She looks at the circular window and smiles saying, "Yes, it is an enchanted crystal oculus that activates a shield around an item of great importance whenever it is activated. Right now it is off but when it is active, the shield around the item is golden yellow."

Celestia moves the chest to the center of the pillar of light and sets it down, then releases a sigh of relief and asks, "Jack, my love, what exactly is in this chest that causes you to be so afraid of it?"

Jack sighs and approaches the chest, looking at it while running a hand along the top edge saying, "There are eight hundred and eighty-two identical pieces of Aztec gold coins inside this chest, blood money paid to stem the slaughter that Hernan Cortez and his army wrought upon the Aztecs." He turns his head and looks at Celestia, and continues saying, "Use your magic to lift the lid and set it to the side to get a good first and final look at the worst curse one could ever bring upon themselves."

She nods her head and encases the lid in her magic and sets it on the ground, leaning against the side of the chest. She looks at the chest and gasps at the sight of the solid gold coins about the size of her palm with an intricate pattern sitting below a raised golden skull. She takes a closer look and notices that there is an ancient dagger sitting atop the coins, two of which are noticeably different being stained with red, and averts her eyes from the alluring treasure to look at Jack and ask, "Why is there a dagger inside this chest, and why are there two coins with red stains upon them?"

He ignores her questions for the moment and returns his gaze to the treasure, then lays his hand upon the coins inside and slowly walks alongside the chest while dragging his fingers on top of the coins. As his fingers disturb the coins, he hears the sounds they make while shifting and continues the tale saying, "But Cortez's thirst for riches and fame was insatiable, therefore their heathen gods place a terrible curse upon the chest. If you were to take but a single piece from the chest, you would be cursed to a fate worse than death itself. My mutinous first mate Hector proved that curses are real, cause after he gained its location from me and then left me to die on a godforsaken spit of land. He and his crew of miscreants found the chest and spent them all on drink, food, and pleasure. As they spent the coins, they slowly learned that the drink would not slake their thirst, the food turned to ash in their mouths, they lost all sense of touch and feel. They also were cursed to suffer forever because they were neither living nor dead, so they could not die. The only way to undo the curse that was upon them all was to chant 'Begun by blood, by blood undone.' then cut yourself and spill some blood upon the treasure." He then removes his hand from the tempting treasure and turns to face her, looking up into her eyes and finishes the tale saying, "I was there when I planned to get revenge on Hector, I took a piece of the treasure and tucked it away without him noticing. Then a fight broke out among us and what crew that was there, ending with me slicing my palm and adding my blood to the treasure. I then quickly tossed it to Will who caught it and added his blood while I drew my pistol with a single shot and used it on Hector, who started to bleed once the two coins were dropped into the chest with our blood on them. He died from my shot, and I got my revenge. That is the end of the tale regarding this treasure, so believe me when I say there is a curse upon this chest, for I have briefly experienced it. Now if you would please return the lid and activate the enchantment so we can return to living our lives." He then takes a few steps away from the chest and stands beside her, waiting for her to do as he wishes.

She stares at the chest, feeling fear for the first time in her life about the full history of the chest. She backs away from it saying, "I-I understand now why you fear it so, I shall ensure that none ever find it. I can't believe that someone let their greed control their behavior, this Cortez sure sounds wicked." She then lifts the lid with her magic and sets it squarely on the chest, then releases it and casts a spell to activate the enchantment.

Gibbs then nods his head and says, "Aye Yer Highness he was, for he was a well-known Spanish Conquistador about two hundred years ago. He was a conqueror with a thirst for adventure and riches, he was cruel to the natives and helped build Mexico City."

Jack watches as a golden yellow shield appears over the chest and says, "At last, the chest is safe from all. The gala is in three months, so I suggest that we get back to the ship to get your new throne loaded and to get our plans underway." He then makes his way out of the room.

Celestia then follows Gibbs out of the room and locks the door behind her, then makes her way out through the passage. As she reaches the hall of hooves, she then steps on the raised, round, small stone that closes the hidden passage and says, "With the chest locked away, I shall take the dress you gave me to the best seamstress in Equestria and request the dress be ready for the Gala. You might not forgive me if I left the dress aboard your ship, and take revenge by shooting me."

He places his arm around her and reassures her by saying, "Trifles love, I wouldn't shoot you for leaving that ugly thing aboard my ship. The only time I would ever consider shooting you is if you were to take something precious from me such as the Black Pearl."

She giggles and leans against him lightly and says, "Do not worry my love, I would never dare take anything precious from you."

Gibbs returns to the chariot and waits for the two lovers to return, releasing a happy sigh thinking, 'We are finally rid of that accursed treasure, may God have mercy on this world should any poor soul find that blasted treasure...' and dozes off to sleep.

An hour and forty five minutes later on the Black Pearl's deck

Ragetti continues swabbing the deck while Pintel examines the shackles on the mainmast, ensuring each one has two keys to it and says, "What ya gonna do with your share of the treasure?"

Pintel pauses for a moment and says, "Coin from where we came from ain't the same as the coin used here, I guess that we will hafta find a way to exchange it. After we do that and get our share, I reckon I'm gonna invest it in a shop that has a promising future ahead of it."

The lanky pirate looks to his friend and scoffs saying, "Why would ya do that Pin, ya know nothin 'bout investing and neither do I."

He lets go of the manacle he's holding and stands up straight saying, "It would better ourselves if we were to learn how wouldn't it and make us richer pirates?!"

Ragetti thinks on it for a moment and chuckles saying, "I guess it would make our lives a little better, I might even be able to afford a nice glass eye. After that, I can get rid of this patch, clean myself up and find a girl I like, and maybe start a family like Jack is wantin' to."

Pintel grins and says, "There's the truth of it! Though I can't quite see Jack as wantin' to be a father, because having a child means being responsible for it. I'd say children ain't worth all that nonsense if you asked me, I'd rather keep to a pirate's life. We best get back to work, the princess's chariot is coming back."

On the chariot with Jack, Celestia, and Gibbs

Jack caresses Celestia's abdomen as she rests on the seat with her head resting upon his lap, sliding a strand of her mane away from her face to see that her eyes are closed, indicating she is sleeping and says, "Celly, my love, we may not be together forever. It seems that I am fated to be a villain, I shall always love you and our child."

Celestia hears dull mumbling and stirs awake asking, "Sorry love, I seemed to have fallen asleep. What was it you said?"

He smiles at her and places his hand on her cheek and softly says, "The only thing I said that matters love, is that I love you."

She feels the chariot start to turn as one of the guards informs her they are approaching their destination and says, "That is so sweet of you love, our future together begins today."

Gibbs wakes with a start and shouts, "Cruel bastard!"

Jack looks to Gibbs curiously and says, "What's gotten into you mate?"

The first mate calms down and looks out the window as he recalls the nightmare he just had and says, "I was bein' forced to twist me own noose by Hector."

Celestia gasps and says, "That is such a heartless thing to make one do!"

He then sighs and shakes his head saying, "It's in the past mate, don't dwell on what happened in the past. Dwell on the now and act accordingly, plan for the future that lies ahead of us."

Gibbs squints his eyes as he tries to understand what he is saying and responds, "Ya mean I should strive to follow your example?"

Jack grins and pulls a bottle out from under his frock, offering him a drink from his bottle and says, "If ya can mate, mine is a tough act to follow." He then takes a quick swig from the bottle and says, "Take what ya can." and raises it in the air as he holds it out towards Gibbs in a toast.

He takes the bottle and smiles widely saying, "Give nothing back!" and raises it in a toast before taking a swig himself and offering it back to Jack.

Celestia fights a bout of sickness as she smells the potent rum they are drinking and grumbles, "Excuse me, but there is a pregnant princess in the chariot with you. Could you both wait to get your rum-chugging pirate lives back on, till AFTER I LEAVE!"

He chuckles nervously and quickly puts the bottle away saying, "Sorry love, couldn't resist." He feels the chariot come to a slow stop and looks out the window to see the chariot right beside his ship and opens the door, looking down to see the deck within easy stepping distance. He then looks over to his love and says, "Well love, shall we get your new belongings loaded up so you can continue with your preparations for the Gala?"

She smiles and sits up saying, "Yes, for I am looking forward to taking a vacation once the Gala is over."

Jack opens up the door and steps out to hold it open for her saying, "Allow me to offer you a hand love, it would be bad if you slipped and harmed yourself or our child." then offers her his right hand to help her out of the chariot.

Celestia smiles at his offer and accepts it saying, "Thank you, dear. I appreciate your kind offer." taking his hand and standing up, then steps onto the deck of the ship to get her dress from Jack's cabin.

He leads her towards the cabin and says, "Bring up the Gold and red throne which sits beside the silver and blue one, Princess Celestia wishes to take her new throne to Canterlot." He then watches as his crew responds and starts pulling the grates aside, then leads her to his cabin so she can fetch her dress.

Gibbs exits the chariot and pitches in by going below with a few of the crew to help bring up Celestia's throne saying, "Ya gobs best not damage the chair or the princess will have yer heads!."

She follows Jack to his cabin as he opens the door for her, then enters it and spots her dress lying upon the bed where she left it. She quickens her pace to the bed, picking it up and carefully folding it to carry in her arms saying, "Ok my love, that just leaves the throne to load onto the chariot." She exits the cabin and feels the cool, crisp air hit her coat. Sighing pleasantly at the sensation before watching her throne be hauled to the top deck by a few ropes.

Jack follows her out of the cabin, thinking he smells something smoldering before hurrying back to the room and saying, "I will be with you in a moment love, there is something that I must check." before closing the door after him mumbling, "Oh no no no no no, please don't let my coat be burnt..." He hurries to the closet where the egg is hidden and opens the compartment door, seeing a pair of ruby red eyes and a small, flaming bird hopping around the compartment.

The hatchling hops around the small space while curiously looking at the creature before her while thinking, 'Who you?'

He looks at the hatchling for a moment before pulling out his coat and looking it over saying, "I sure hope you didn't damage my coat, or I'm going to have to find someone to fix it."

The hatchling looks at the creature before cocking its small head and chirps, thinking the creature is its mama, and starts to hop towards it nervously.

Jack hears it chirp and looks at the hatchling, saying, "Eh? What do you want?" before letting out a sigh of relief saying, "You're lucky that it is barely singed, but now what am I going to do with you?" He looks around the room for a solution, spotting a silver cage hanging from a beam as he gets an idea.

As he puts both of his hands side by side with his palms facing upwards, he slowly moves them towards the hatchling saying, "Does the birdy want to go for a short ride?"

The hatchling looks at what is coming towards it and hops over to it, lowering its head to investigate it.

Jack watches the hatchling check him out and says, "Come on, hop onto my hands. I am taking you to a cage that can tolerate your flames, I can't have you start any fires on my ship."

Deeming it safe, the hatchling hops up onto a couple of its fingers and chirps again. Thinking that the creature is its mother, it hops towards the larger place and lays down.

He expects to be burnt but is amazed at not feeling any heat from the hatchling at all and says, "Hmm, how curious. I was expecting to be burned by your flame, but to my surprise, you aren't. Let's get you to your new home, I need to find out how to take care of you." He then watches as the hatchling nuzzles into his palms and chuckles saying, "I'm not your father or mother, but I am a friend and will take care of you for now." He slowly turns around and makes his way towards the cage, eager to see Celestia off before heading to Portuga.

The hatchling looks to the thing the creature is going towards and looks at it curiously, wondering what it is, and chirps at it curiously.

Jack looks at the hatchling lying in his left palm and moves his hand towards the door on the cage, lifting the latch that keeps the door closed and pulls it open saying, "Alright little birdy, let's get you into your new cage so I can find someone to tell me how to take care of you and then return to my business in Portuga." He then raises his left palm up towards the entrance to the cage while holding it steady, not wanting the hatchling to fall and hurt itself.

Curious at what it is, the hatchling hops towards the cage. As the hatchling reaches the tips of his fingers, it jumps onto the small wire and grips it tightly with its feet, using its head to look around the inside of the cage.

He crosses his arms and waits for the hatchling to go into the cage saying, "Go on then, it's safer for you to be in there than in that compartment. Plus it will be easier for me to take care of you, but I shall have to find you something to give you food and water."

The hatchling hops onto the bottom of the cage and hears the door close behind them and turns its head to look at the creature longingly, wanting to return to its warm embrace, and starts to chirp nervously.

Jack shakes his head and sighs saying, "Sorry mate, I have to keep you hidden. You are going to be my gift to the one I love in a few months, so I will try my best to teach you something." He then gets a bright idea and locks the door to the cage, then tosses his coat on the bed and opens the door saying, "Mister Cotton's Parrot, come here at once!"

Cotton's parrot hears himself being called and loudly squawks before quickly taking to the air and flying towards the captain, then lands on a rail near the door saying, "Aye?"

He then looks to the parrot and steps out of the doorway saying, "I have a job for you, enter my cabin."

The parrot squawks and then jumps off the rail, taking flight, and passes through the open door. Landing on the desk a few moments later, he looks to the cage with a worried female hatchling in it chirping up a storm and squawks saying, "Shiver me timbers."

The female hatchling goes silent as she turns all her attention to the new arrival, wondering if that is her parent, and moves closer to the side of the cage to get a better look at it.

Jack closes the door behind him as he reenters his cabin and says, "Alright, Mister Cotton's parrot, do you mind if I call you Polly?"

He looks back to the captain and cocks his head for a moment in thought before nodding it up and down squawking, "Aye, anchors away."

The captain looks to the parrot and walks towards the silver cage saying, "I need you to tend to the needs of this little birdy here Polly, do you think you can manage that?"

Polly looks to the hatchling for a moment, thinking back several years ago when he was taken from the jungle and his family. He then turns back to the captain, looking forward to having the opportunity to raise a hatchling again, and squawks, "Aye aye, open the door."

Jack nods his head and unlocks the door saying, "Alright then, here ya go. I'll find something for water, but I should have something for you here somewhere to tie you both over for now."

The parrot walks to the edge of the desk and takes flight, making his way to the cage. He maneuvers near the cage and clings to it with his beak and feet, then works his way around the cage as the captain opens the door for him.

The hatchling watches the arrival make its way around the cage with its beak and feet with great curiosity, wondering if she could do the same thing as she then looks to her own feet.

He watches as Polly pulls himself up and into the cage, then waits for him to get into the cage so he can close the door again saying, "I have to admit that you are a crafty parrot, Polly. I hope that you can do a better job than I ever could hope to, mate."

Polly walks into the cage as the hatchling moves out of his way, eventually hearing a click as the door is closed behind him and squawks, "Aye Aye, much obliged, much obliged." before settling himself down on the bottom of the cage and turns to the young one and squawks, "Who be you, who be you?"

Jack scratches his head for a moment and says, "Ummm...sorry mate, you'll have to come up with a name 'cause I'm not great at thinking of names."

The parrot's eyes widen with shock as he looks at the captain and nervously squawks, "OI?!" He then blinks his eyes a couple of times, hoping that he is joking.

He chuckles lightly and says, "So mate, what name will you give her?"

The baby female hatchling looks at his face eagerly, wondering what he will say.

Polly looks at the flaming creature near him, surprised that he doesn't feel any heat from her, and squawks saying, "Philomena...Aye, Philomena."

Jack opens one of his drawers and pulls out a banana with a couple of brown spots on it and removes the peel, then tosses it onto his desk and breaks the banana in half. He puts both halves into his left hand and opens the cage door, then sets one half into the cage by Polly before taking a bite out of the other half as he closes the door saying, "Good choice mate, you did better than I. However, I need to see the princess off, I'll return once we're underway again."