bargain your life for a flower

I figured his hair should be definitely shorter than when we first meet him in CotBP. The shirt is probably cleaner too. I dont do the white man dreads but added just a little braid and a few trinkets on his hair (including the piece of eight), since he is basically just starting.

No long goatee braids yet, he will get there. And of course the little earring from his original concept art.

one-shots

sun hits the water—rated T, 8k words Post-trilogy, marriage of convenience AU. Snippets of their married life after it all.

cross the line—rated T, 6.5k words At World's End AU, where Elizabeth is stabbed through the gut instead. Whump ahoy!

steadfast & dependable—rated T, 6.3k words State marriage AU post-Curse of the Black Pearl, where Will escapes the gallows and Elizabeth marries James anyway. Beckett arrives to set the plot back on the rails.

falling for you—rated G, 5.8k words Canon divergence for COTBP—Norrington faints and falls off the precipice during his proposal instead. The script changes from there.

any means—rated T, 4.8k words AWE AU. Instead of Mercer, it is Norrington who follows Elizabeth to Singapore—and beyond. Based on a scene cut from the original script.

domestic virtues—rated G, 4.6k words Napoleonic Wars AU. Captain Norrington returns to England after the usurper is banished to Elba; Elizabeth seeks to rekindle their friendship (or more!).

in the cool shade—rated T, 2.5k words Post-COTBP, state marriage AU. In the wake of the destruction of the town, Elizabeth and James find some respite in a grove, and in each other.

a heavy burden—rated G, 2k words DMC missing scene. Norrington makes one last attempt to escape with Elizabeth on Isla Cruces.

this silent history—rated T, 2k words Vague established relationship AU. Elizabeth explores James' scars. Exactly what it sounds like.

the dance we dance—rated G, 1.5k words COTBP missing scene. James comes to check on Elizabeth after her rescue via Jack Sparrow.

to start your day—rated G, 1k words A different vague established relationship AU. James and Elizabeth help each other get dressed. There is nothing more intimate than helping someone get dressed. You understand.

ficlets/request fills

on levity—rated G, 1k words One of them post-COTBP marriage AUs. Elizabeth cuts off all her hair. Fluffy and sweet.

after everything—rated G, 830 words Mid-DMC, James has some concerns about Elizabeth's loyalties on the Pearl.

that looks on tempests and is never shaken—rated G, 782 words AWE AU—James lives. Elizabeth watches over him as he recovers.

on fastenings—rated G, 777 words Vague established relationship AU. They're making out in his office during work hours. Good luck with the layers of Georgian era clothing!

trick & game—rated G, 604 words Vague post-AWE AU. After the war, these two fall back on their oldest ritual: a game of cards after dinner.

smut! smut! smut!

bearings—rated M, 1.6k words Marriage AU. On receiving pleasure, and the guilt that arises from it.

ever punctual—rated M, 1.2k words Vague established relationship AU. That's cunnilingus babe!

take your pleasure—rated M, 1k words Vague post-trilogy established relationship AU. Old people grayin' and fuckin'. A treatise on knowing a partner and their body very well.

introducing the cast: armand lefevre by @lord-alligator, anthony wake by @kniightslayer, flo & archie by yours truly, auric lancaster by @homericwinter and ana sofía morales by @clearpurpleskies