As Jack walked up to the Faithful Bride , he heard two familiar voices. Looking up he saw Scarlett and Giselle. "This is going to be a long night." he said to himself and let out a long sigh. Jack noticed a sailor walking into the tavern and sneaking up beside him, he slid through the door with the ladies being none the wiser. Inside were sailors of all shapes , sizes and smells.

“I don’t think it’s possible for anyone to ever get used to the smell of this place.” Jack said, holding his nose.

    Jack had been to Tortuga once or twice before, but he was always asking himself that same question. He stood in a corner and was looking for his crew. In another corner of the room he saw three men sitting at a table. Two of them were arguing over something, and the third man was obviously annoyed by them. Jack was considering asking the three of them to join his crew. He continued scanning the room, and only saw a few more people that he would ask if they wanted to join the crew.

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    The next morning, Jack was standing on the Black Pearl, waiting for his crew. "That's the thing about pirates, they're usually always late.", he thought. Finally, the ones he found for his crew were walking onto the ship. The ones whose names he could actually find out were Barbossa, Pintel, Ragetti (these were the three sitting at the table) , and William Turner, most commonly known as "Bootstrap", or "Bootstrap Bill". When all were on board and he had their attention, he told them of what they were going after.

"Today we begin our journey to find "Isla de Muerta", so I... I mean, we, can have the treasure that is hidden there. Thing is, they say the treasure is cursed, at least the gold that lays inside the stone chest. So, if you think you might change your mind, I suggest you leave now. Savvy?" Jack said.

A few left. Most stayed. Barbossa, laughed, because he didn't believe a word Jack was saying, and Jack noticed.

"Is there a problem, sailor?" Jack asked.

"You don't actually believe all that, do you? What if there is no island hidden to all but those who already know where it is?" Barbossa asked.

"Its up to you to go or stay, but please make your choice now. Anyone else with any questions?"

"I'm going with you, but only if I can have my share. Do we have an agreement?" Barbossa asked. "If not, then I'm leavin'."

"I believe everything's an equal share, so that should answer your question." Jack replied.

 Barbossa nodded and Jack walked away. They were now on their way to find Isla de Muerta and its treasures.
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