1Noel Sparrow's p.o.v (the daughter of Jack and Elizabeth)
I am torn between two worlds. My heart longs for both the shore and ocean. Home offers me a warm bed, food and tender loving care.
I live a glamorous and yet very sheltered lifestyle there. Submissive, I am not free to be myself because of my grandfather's strict
rules. My kingdom, a beautiful ship named Iris provides sanctuary for free spirits such as mine. My father, the famous Jack
Sparrow gave her to me as a birthday gift long ago. Although I am the captain, Baelfire is who is my twin brother steals the spotlight
from me. We are the product of our parents' drunken one night stand. We were born one cold December night on our dad's ship. Baelfire
was born first with a silver spoon in his mouth. Quiet and fragile, I entered the world with less fanfare. I was so sick that I wasn't
expected to survive. My mother's love and breast milk renewed my strength. Unlike Baelfire, I have spent my entire life fighting
asthma. It is Baelfire's responsibility to take care of me in our parents' absence. Uncle Will checks upon us from time to time.
Baelfire's p.o.v
"I don't need you, but I love you" I confess staring out onto the ocean. The wind blows Noel's hair exposing her watery eyes. Lately, Noel has been dealing with a cold
and allegories. Her asthma attacks are getting worse. I blame it all on Mother nature. "We are twins. You will always need me" sniffling, she corrects me. "If we are twins
then why don't you follow my lead?" I bring to her attention. "You are beyond my help and reach. We have different destinies" she discloses. Iris rocks back and forth
like a mother cradling her baby. Unstable, we are remain lost in limbo until we reach the shore.
Time Period: Elizabeth's Flashback-The Twins' birth
The unsteady rocking of the ship has made childbirth and morning sickness really hard for me. The ship's movement doesn't seem to bother Jack. I can hear Jack and his
drunk crew mates singing Christmas songs outside my bedroom door. My screams fall upon their deaf ears. A drunk one night stand with Jack put me in this highly stressful
position nine months ago. Will's love and compassion slipped through my hands. Pregnant, my fate and destiny were already made. Anyway, I am glad that Jack is far away so he
doesn't have to watch me suffer. Exhausted, I continue to knock on death's door. "Push, Liz, bear down" my friend and midwife, Piper instructs me. I grit my teeth and push hard
with each contraction. Piper puts her hands underneath the bed cover in preparation to catch the baby. " I can't do this, its too hard " I cry out in pain. "Your ordeal is almost
over. You are making excellent progress" Piper encourages me. Her encouraging words restores my strength and hope. Surprisingly, I deliver twins whose names are Baelfire and
Noel. I consider them to be my Christmas miracles. Their loud cries call forth Jack and his crew mates. I am the center of attention for once. The men favor my son, Baelfire more
than Noel. Since Noel has breathing problems, she doesn't deserve their love. The umbilical cord was tied around Noel's neck in which has caused her shortness of breath. It is
possible for this problem to develop into Asthma. Piper expects Noel not to live long. My heart breaks over the thought of losing my precious baby girl. I hold Noel close to my
heart because she is sick and needs extra tender loving care. Slowly, the sunlight returns back to her pretty eyes.
Time Period: A Flashback
Scenario: The twins' birth
Elizabeth's p.o.v
If I knew I would suffer greatly in childbirth then I would've never slept with Jack nine months ago.
I have regretted our drunken one night stand. Jack wasn't ready to be a husband or father. Will was
the right person for me, not Jack. As for today, I remain stuck in an unhappy marriage. With the help
of Piper, I have already delivered a healthy boy named Baelfire. His twin sister, Noel is much
much smaller and weaker. Against all odds, Noel is expected to survive. Sadly but surely, Jack
and his crew prefer Baelfire over her.
Time Period: A Flashback-A few days after the twins' birth
Place: The Black Pearl-The Deck
"I love you" Jack tells Bae over and over again. Delighted, Bae just cooes. Insignificant, Noel doesn't
matter to Jack. I hold her dear and close to my heart.
Time Period: A Flashback
Place: The Black Pearl-Elizabeth's lodge
Scenario: Noel's birth
Elizabeth's p.o.v
Exhausted, I collapse back on my pillow. "Izzy, you have a healthy baby boy" Piper announces to
me. "His name shall be Baelfire" I proclaim. While Baelfire is drinking my breast milk, I experience
contractions again. I am having another baby?! This revelation frightens me until Piper
puts a comfort hand on my shoulder. She guides me through the painful process of giving birth.
Baelfire's frail twin sister, Noel, captures my heart immediately. Her health is not that great,
therefore she requires extra tender loving care.
Time Period: A Flashback
Elizabeth's p.o.v
One day, when the moment was right, true love swept me off my feet. In other words, Will
recaptured my attention, mind, and heart again. We started a brand new life together. Henry
was the product of our deep love for each other. Occasionally, I sent letters to Jack and our twins
who were growing up fast. According to Jack's most recent letter, Noel has been experiencing
health problems. She desires my presence and help immediately. I dread leaving my family
and Catarina who is Henry's girlfriend that I am starting to like. Luckily, they have decided to
join me for the trip.
Time Period: A Nightmare and Possible Reality
Catarina Smith Barbosa's p.o.v (She is Captain Hector Barbosa's daughter and Noel's friend)
"OH, look at the pretty stars!" I exclaim pointing to stars dancing across the night sky. "They are
pretty" Noel coughs. "If you look closely, the stars form a map" I show her. Nauseous, my friend
bends over the railing and vomits. The Black Pearl rocks and she falls into the ocean on accident.
My screams awaken Elizabeth, Will, Jack, and Henry. Known for being a very good swimmer, Henry
is able to rescue his half-sister.
Place: The black Pearl
Situation: Noel is having an asthma attack
Elizabeth's p.o.v
"I can't breathe" hyperventilating, Noel brings to my attention. I realize she is having an asthma
attack. Nobody except for me cares about Noel. "I am running low on my medication" she shows
me.
Time Period: Elizabeth's Present Reality
Situation: Noel's Asthma Attack
Suffocating, you live in a world without oxygen where time remains frozen. You keep on sinking deeper and deeper underwater. Words, do this things even matter
anymore? Your shadows, your echoes ignore all warning signs. Incredibly bright, your mind chases after an endless light. Which one is the right or wrong direction?
However did you get to this point? Still going strong time after time, your courage sees you through every awkward stage of life. I admire and adore you, precious
sweet Noel. Fading away, today is like a sparrow that is hard to catch. Tomorrow there will be no more sorrow or reasons for us to stay invincible. You have freewill, but
I still watch over you like a dove. Love is like an umbilical cord that holds us together forever.
Time Period: A Flashback
Scenario: Noel's death
Uncontrollably, Noel's body shakes violently in my arms. "Mom, I can't breathe" my daughter
hyperventilates. I can't find Noel's inhaler anywhere in her lodge. "We are in real bad shape. I
can't find your inhaler" I panic. "Don't worry, mom. Heaven will provide the oxygen that I need"
she continues hyperventilating. Gradually, her heart and body gives out. Nobody except for
Will hears my screams. "She's gone" Will reconfirms pulling me off Noel's dead body.
Time Period: The Present Reality
Elizabeth's p.o.v
Jack preferred getting drunk with his crew members instead of attending Noel's funeral. Selfish,
Baelfire followed his father's lead. I was the only one who actually cared about Noel. Will, Henry,
and Catarina supported me. With father's permission, Noel was buried in our family's burial plot.
Will's p.o.v
Noel is not yet cold in the grave, but Elizabeth is already experiencing baby fever. I assume having
another child will fill that deep hole in her heart. I have never known her to be that type of woman.
My wife pursues and pressures me about the baby subject all the way to the bedroom. Thriving
in ecstasy, my body acts differently from my heart and conscience. I am sure I have impregnated
Elizabeth.
Elizabeth's p.o.v
Caterina and I became pregnant around the same time. Will and Henry nearly fell out laughing. God
had been good to us in a strange funny way. While Jack and Baelfire sailed off into the sunset, we
stayed behind with Father. He provided for us and we took care of him in return. The newest
arrivals, my daughter Gabriella and Caterina's son Patrick, delighted him.
Time Period: Seven years later
Elizabeth's p.o.v
"OH, look at all the pretty Christmas lights" Gabriella points out. Will, Gabriella, and me are taking a
stroll through town. Various, Christmas lights make the town to standout. I am reminded of the
magical night when my twins were born aboard the Black Pearl.
Time Period: The Present Reality
Place: The cemetery-Noel's gravesite
Elizabeth's p.o.v
The spirit of grief is so heavy that I can't stand anymore. My tears fall as easily and freely as
raindrops. I keep thinking she deserved better.
Elizabeth's p.o.v
Lightheaded and disoriented, I faint on the front porch. I am twelve weeks pregnant. I have just
returned home from the local market with Gabriella and my best friend Piper. Noel and my unborn
son Wylie greet me on the other side.
Time Period: A Flashback
Situation: The Miscarriage
Scene: A bedroom in Elizabeth's father's manison
Elizabeth's p.o.v
Will's sweet calm voice pulls me out of the abyss. I awaken and his sad eyes greet mine. "Why are
you emotional?" I ask my husband. "You had a miscarriage. We lost the baby" he explains
squeezing my hand. I am absolutely devastated. It is a good that Gabriella is with Piper and
Father because I don't want her to see me cry. My stress and anxiety brings forth intense
abdominal pain and cramps. Will and a midwife help me to deliver whatever remains of
Wylie.
Time Period: The Present Reality
Situation: A Ball-a days after the miscarriage
Elizabeth's p.o.v
Piper recommended for me to attend Father's ball this evening. I didn't want to let Father or Piper
down so I have decided to attend the party. I needed more time to rest and mourn for Wylie but it is
what it is.
Will's p.o.v
I notice Elizabeth sitting alone in a corner. She observes me dancing with our daughter Gabriella.
She appears sad and worried about something. I decide to check up on her.
Elizabeth's p.o.v
Heavy with child, my cousin Sybil wobbles over toward me. "I heard about your miscarriage. I am
sorry for your loss" Sybil apologizes. The word miscarriage stirs something deep within me. I
experience a mental shut down. All I can do is run from this awkward situation. I know I am
crazy and stupid for doing this, but I need breathing space. Sybil and my relatives are appalled by
my rude behavior. Father stays behind at the party with Gabriella. Will and Piper care enough to
chase after me.
Place: William and Elizabeth's Manor
Elizabeth's p.o.v
"Liz, I know how much you wanted to be around your kinfolk. We should've went back to the party
after your breakdown. I can still take you back there if you want me to" Will offered. "I thank you
for you the offer, but I am fine right here in our warm cozy bed. I am still healing and recovering
from the miscarriage" I declined nicely.
Elizabeth's p.o.v
Will and I floated around the idea of having a third child. We weren't actively trying, but we did have
hope. We weren't expecting to receive a miracle so soon. Sybil's dad and my uncle visited our
house with an interesting offer. He recommended for us to adopt Sybil's five month old
daughter Eden Rose. Old age and health issues prevented my uncle and his wife from taking
care of her. After much thought and discussion, Will and I became Eden's guardians.
Shockingly, we discovered later on that Eden was Jack and Sybil's daughter. They were
drunk and had one night stand. My twenty three year old cousin Sybil died in childbirth
afterwards. Jack didn't know she was pregnant. My uncle hated Jack Sparrow, therefore
he prohibited us to tell Jack about Eden.
