Drabble: 'Malice Aforethought'

[dwgm]

There's been an interesting debate going forth at potc_discussion, productive of numerous plotbunnies. This one is for the current drabble challenge at blackpearlsails...



~ Malice Aforethought ~


You had it easy, boy!

The words echoed, mocking, in Will's ears as he fell, then staggered up, half mad with pain and betrayal. The world was dull gray, sea, sky, the unceasing rain, his father, the whole damned ship. The fate that Jack Sparrow had handed him.

Yet later, when his hurts had eased under his father's ministrations, Will was able to see his way again, see sense, and hope, and a path through to the light. It wasn't fate, and a man made his own destiny.

Jack certainly had. Will's eyes narrowed in anticipation of their next meeting.


~.~

Comments

[bombazzinedoll.livejournal.com]

An interesting glance into Will's brain - and also interesting to see just how much Jack and Will's thought patterns are similar in such situations. It's a nice tie-in, I think, to the choreographed escape from Fort Charles at the end of CotBP.

Loved it! I need a Jack/Will icon . . .

[immortal-jedi.livejournal.com]

I commented on the list... but I'll say it again.

This is an excellent look at how Will had to be feeling right now.

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

I think Jack's thought patterns can't help but rub off on Will. It was in the cards.

So happy you liked this! Thank you for reading and commenting.

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for commenting here, too. I'm so happy you found this interesting.

[artaxastra.livejournal.com]

Oh very nice! You always do Will so well!

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[fried-flamingo.livejournal.com]

Lovely job! Nice ominous last line. Watch your back, Jack ;)

[kseenaa.livejournal.com]

Not a happy moment. But a strong one. And a good look inside Will's mind. Well done!

[mary684.livejournal.com]

I missed the discussion but I do so like your Determined!Will.

[djarum99.livejournal.com]

The world was dull gray, sea, sky, the unceasing rain, his father, the whole damned ship.

A perfect description of that tragic ship. I love Will here, his hope and pragmatism, and his feelings towards Jack at this point - spot on. Brava ♥

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Glad you thought this worked.

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Yes, one of the more uncomfortable scenes in DMC.

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

It was a good discussion. So happy you liked Will here. :)

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Thank you! So glad you liked it!