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Manor in Kent


starring: Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley and others


Disclaimer: I have no connections to anyone mentioned in this fanfiction.

Chapter One- Depression
The crew was in L.A to complete Potc 2. Keira wandered out of her trailer after wrap -up. She still wore her costume. She loved working on this set. But what would become her life when filming was over? She had no boyfriend and everybody else seemed to have a mission or atleast someone to be with. Why did it seem like she was suddenly alone and a faliure? Keira was so lost in her thoughts that she didn't realize at first that she'd gotten on the subway. A stranger stared at her in astonishment. Keira couldn't help but snap at him. " What are you looking at? I'm an actress!," Keira exclaimed before crossing her arms and staring out thw window. When his stop arrived, he shook his head at her and left without a word.
Keira hopped off at the next stop and wandered into a forlorn area. She kept on walking lost in her thoughts until she spied a sign for a psychic. " What's the harm? Maybe one of these people can tell me if I supposed to end alone for the rest of my life or not," Keira thought to herself as she folded her a dress a bit so it wouldn't trail mud. She knocked on the door and it opened almost immediately.
Keira was taken aback by the swiftness but entered the building. In the corner sat a gyspy with a crystal ball. Keira sat down across from her and said," Please tell me I'm not going to be alone the rest of my life." The gypsy smiled.

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Chapter 2- It Will Take Time

The gypsy spoke up. " Madam you have nothing to fear. There is someone out there for you. I sense him approaching. At this point in time he is close to you but not exactly in love. For any relationship to last, it will take time." Keira sighed. " Yes but I don't want to waste time with someone who isn't going to stay," Keira stammered. " If you go with him to the Manor of Kent and you both surrive the ordeal , nothing can ever seperate him from you," the gypsy retorted. Keira got up. " I really must be going. I hope what you've just told me is true," Keira muttered as she paid . The gypsy stopped her. " Wait take this pendent! If you go to the manor this will protect you," the gypsy insisted. Keira gave her a quizzical look before placing the pendent in the folds of her dress and exiting the building.[/font]
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Chapter 3- What Brings You Here?

Keira headed back to the subway. Suddenly she bumped into someone. Keira glared at him astonished. " What brings you here?," she inquired. " Well my depressed co -star ran off without returning her costume, so I decided to see if I could find her," Orlando stated with a grin. Keira shook her head. " Let me guess the old goat I snapped at earlier said he saw me on the the train," Keira stated. " Yeah he told me some sour faced girl from the eighteenth century got on the subway two stops after him," Orlando retorted. " Now that's funny," Keira declared. " Well are you alright?," Orlando inquired with a concerned expression. Keira hesitated before replying," I believe I am. Shall we return Mr. Turner?," Keira asked amusingly. " Yes of course Miss Swann," Orlando retorted with a straight face as they headed to catch the next train to downtown L.A.
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[b]Chapter 4- Manor In Kent[/b]
It was the last day of reshoots, and the next day everyone would return to their homes until the movie released. Orlando checked his missed calls and was suprised at one particular message. Keira saw his puzzled expression, and approached him. " Orlanado what's wrong?," Keira inquired, tapping his shoulder. Orlando veered around to face her. " Well you aren't going to believe this but the cartaker at my fmaily's manor in Kent has informed it's become densely haunted," Orlando stated. Keira glared at him shocked. The psychic had mentioned something about the Manor in Kent but she had been pretty discrete. " Keira are you alright?," Orlando asked with concern. " Yeah I'm fine. Go on," Keira insisted, eager to know more. " Well he wants to quit unless I can somehow get ride of the spirits. I haven't been there in ages. I don't want my sister going up there since this guy could have become some wack job in the past five years," Orlando commented.

" So you plan to go up there?," Keira inquired. " Yeah, would you like to join me?," Orlando inquired. Keira turned solemn before replying," Sure. How are we getting up there?," Keira asked. " Well we'll take the flight up to London, then the train. There aren't many gas stattions, we wouldn't want to get stuck in the middle of nowehere," Orlando retorted. Keira nodded as he headed back into this trailer. Perhaps she was getting closer to her Prince Charming.
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Chapter 5- Are you ready to go?


Orlando had his bags packed. He still didn't know why he got Keira dragged into this. Most likely the caretaker would run off screaming that the manor was haunted. Then he'd have to consolidate his family and then perhaps sell the old manor. It would be a difficult decision. The Manor in Kent had been in the Bloom family for generations. Orlando had plans of making it a summer hideout after he settled down. However since his break-up with Kate, he didn't know when that would be.

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There was a knock at Keira's trailer. She didn't seem to hear it. Finding the door unlocked, Orlando invited himself in. " Are you ready to go?," Orlando whispered in her ear. Keira jumped. She veered to face him. " Seriously never do that again Bloom!," Keira stammered exasperated. " What will you do, if I don't listen to you?," Orlando asked teasilngly. Keira shook her head. " I'll cream you like pie," Keira retorted. Soon she zipped up her duffel bag and grabbed a suitcase and they headed out the door.
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Chapter 6- Embarking

" So you two are going on some retreat to a haunted manor?," Johnny inquired. " Yeah. The caretaker seems to have been spooked from something," Orlando commented. " Well you could open it up as a haunted house if it's true. I'm sure my kids would like to try out for you," Johnny retorted. " Well I haven't been up there in five years. I think I'll secure the area before considering anything else," Orlando retorted. " Alright it's time for my flight. You two give me a call when you know for sure," Johnny stated before wlaking towards his gate. Keira and Orlando waved good-bye before heading towards their gate.


.After they arrived in London, they immediately took the train into Kent. Four blocks away was the manor. Keira stared at in awe. She had dreamt about the manor during the flight. Orlando stared at the scence before him disgruntled. " Some caretaker! This place doesn't look like anyone has cared for it since forever!," Orlando exclaimed. " Orlando look at the building. Atleast from here it seems sturdy," Keira insisted. They went up to the door and a older gentleman opened it. He was frightened and jittery as he threw the keys in Orlando's hand and began rushing away, screaming," That place is spooked! Sell it now! I quit!" " Mr. Sydner!," Orlando called after him in vain. " I guess I'll speak to his family later on," Orlando muttered

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[b]Chapter 7- Mr. and Mrs. Sydner[/B][/b]


"Well Orlando I have no idea why Howard is reacting so strangely. Ghosts do exisit. Howard has the ability to sense them and he should use to his own advantage,"Mrs. Synder stated. Orlando and Keira exchanged glances. Howard Synder a ghost senser? The man had practially been scared out of his mind two hours before. " Mrs. Synder how long as your husband been mortified by these ghosts?," Orlando inquired. " Well last week they revealed themselves fo the first time. Of course when they wouldn't leave, he informed you," Mrs. Synder retorted. Orlando nodded solemnly. " Well when Howard comes home, please inform him that my family is grateful for his services. I shall bein town until this ghost issue is settled. Please inform me if Howard remebers any specfic details about them," Orlando stated. " Sure will. Thanks for stopping by Mr. Bloom," Mrs. Sydner bade them farewell.
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" Well what do you think?," Orlando asked Keira as tey approached the manor again. " I guess I'll stick with you. Besides if these ghost are real, then Captian Barbossa' line will be our reality," Keira commented. " You mean you are not afriad if it turns out to be true?," Orlando inquired. " We haven't even spend a day in the manor yet. Anyway you know I grew up practially as a tomboy," Keira stated with a bemused expression. " Well let's bet on it. Whoever finds a ghost first, gets to choose the other's premire date for July 6, 2006," Orlando stated Keira grinned slightly. " Sounds good to me Bloom. Shall we enter?," Keira said. Orlando grinned as he unlocked the door .
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Chapter Eight- Close Call[/B]

The first night in the manor passed by uneventful. Keira headed into the kitchen to fix something to eat. Suddenly something went clang aganist the back door. Keira whirled around. She wondered if it was a ghost. She stepped towards the door and realized it was a dream catcher. It seemed quite old. Keira shook her head. " Just because I want to be the one to see them first, doesn't mean I'll be prepared for it," Keira thought to herself. She turned her attention back to the stove. Orlando sneaked into the room and exclaimed," Boo!" Keira jumped. " So are you going to cream me like pie?," Orlando inquired. Keira shook her head. " More like with oatmeal!," Keira exclaimed. She started to chase him around the manor with the large wooden spoon. Orlando bolted out the back door with Keira at his heels.
" Bloom you get back here!," Keira stammered. Orlando ran back towards the front of the manor. Orlando stood grinning beneath the chandlier. Keira shook her head at him. She sighed. " You know I'll get you later," Keira retorted. Suddenly she noticed the chandlier was falling and Orlando was right in its path! Keira rushed forward and pushed him out of the way.
Orlando was about to ask what was that for, when the chandlier crashed beside them. " Wow! That was close!," Keira stammered. " It was and I guess you suceeded in creaming me with oatmeal after all," Orlando stated. Keira looked down at him and tried to stifle a laugh. The oatmeal was all over Orlando's shirt. " Well I suggest next time you feed yourself not your shirt," Keira stated as she got up.
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[b]Chapter Nine- Alone[/B][/b]

Orlando decided to go talk to the Synders. " We should find out how the ghosts started scaring Howard in the first place," Orlando commented. " Alright you go talk to your crazed cartaker and I'll start fixing up the place," Keira stated. " Why, you're not coming along?," Orlando inquired. " No, Ms. Synder stares quite mencingly. Another evening with her as hostess, I'll pass," Keira retorted. Orlando gave her a concerned look. " You sure you can stand to be here alone with the ghosts?," Orlando inquired. " Yes I can until I see them with my very own eyes," Keira stated.
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" Your lady friend didn't accompany you this time," Mrs. Synder commented. Orlando didn't reply. " Well Howard you better talk to this lad now. He's left the girl alone in tha manor," Mrs. Synder stated tersely. Howard Synder jumped up from his chair. " Are you foolish Orlando?," Howard exclaimed. " Keira was a tomboy since she was a child. She will be able to defend herself," Orlando insisted. Howard shook his head. " They gnaw at your mental strength first. How else would I give up the keep of such a masterpiece?," Howard snapped. " What was the first thing that happened that made you realize..," Orlando trailed off. " The shovel outback dropped suddenly. There was also the wind chime," Howard added. " A chandlier almost dropped on me this morning," Orlando commented. " If the girl saved you and she heard the wind chime, well you better be careful," Howard stammered. " What does that mean?," Orlando asked with a puzzled expression. " That means neither of you should be in there alone," Mrs. Synder quipped. Orlando got up and bolted out the door.[/FONT]
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Chapter Ten- Right Behind
Meanwhile, Keira was just finishing the weeding , when the large shovel just fell mere inches from her. She jumped in surprise. As she bent down again, the shovel veered towards her, missing her by inches. Keira gasped with shock. It was also then that she recalled the pendent, the gypsy had given a few days before. She headed back into the manor. She ran up to her room and began rumaging through her duffel bag. Finally she found it! Keira sighed with relief as she grasped ut in her hand. " Now how does this work?," Keira murmed out loud. Right behind her a figure was approaching. Then before she could mutter a scream, the figure covered her mouth.
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Orlando heard the thud from Keira's room. He rushed up the stairs and knocked on her door. " Keira are you alright?," Orlando inquired. The door was unlocked. She was nowhere to be seen but a pendent lay on the floor. Thrn right behind him he heard another thud. He whirled around to see that Keira had fallen flat on her face.[/FONT][/color]

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Chapter 11- The pendent

Orlando was by her side immediately. " Keira?," Orlando whispered. She didn't reply. He checked for a pulse. She was still breathing. He carried her to the bed. He moved the hair from her face. Then he headed down to to get some water for her. When he returned , she was still unconcious. Orlando decided to pour the water on her face. If she didn't awaken from his cold water, then there was need for panic. Keira gasped as she awakened. " The pendent, where is it?," Keira exclaimed. Orlando noticed one of ehr hands was clenched into a fist. Keira followed his gaze and opened her hand to reveal the pendent safely in her hands. " The ghost tried to take me with him. I was able to protect myself all the way," Keira stated. " Maybe if you wore it on your neck it will work," Orlando sugggested. Keira nodded solemnly. " Could you help me clasp it?," Keira inquired. Orlando nodded. As he clasped it," Keira who gave this to you?," Orlando asked. " A gypsy that I met before we left Los Angles," Keira replied. Orlando clasped the pendent. " So was that's where you went that night," Orlando commented. Keira retorted," I didn't plan it. I think it was destiny that led me there."

" Well now you get tp pick my date for the premier," Orlando commented as they walked around Kent. Keira grinned slightly. " Do you have any preferences?" Keira inquired. " Just not one of my ex-girlfriends or a crazed fan girl," Orlando replied. Keira smiled. " How about me?" Orlando looked at her surprised. " If you don't want people to talk, they can assume the co-stars look great attending the premier together," Keira stated. " No actually , I'd love to go with you," Orlando retorted. " Well then it's settled," Keira said giving him a quick peck before rushing away.


[b]Chapter Twelve- Take this[/b]

Keira stared at the pendent in surprise. It had two parts. She unclasped one part and it became a chain. Something told her that Orlando should have this. After all he'd almost gotten trambled by a chandlier. " Take this and put it on," Keira urged as they went off to their own rooms. Orlando gave her a puzzled look. " Why would I need this?," Orlando inquired.
" Anything can happen. I would hate it if I couldn't save you," Keira retorted with a slight smile. Orlando shook his head before slipping the chain around his neck.

Later Keira felt a strange sensation as if something paranormal was in the room with her. Suddenly the emerald in the pendent glowed intensely. Keira fell out of bed . She got up and headed out of the room. She ended up on the balcony. Suddenly she turned to see a woman in black. " Who are you?," Keira inquired. The woman lifted her hood to reveal a green, evil face. Keira stood there stunned.

Meanwhile , Orlando awakened to find a undead pirate. " Hello lad! Now let me introduce myself," the pirate said. " You're supposed to be dead since 1690! You're Gegory Hanover!," Orlando exclamed. " No actually I'm one of the undead!," Gegory insisted. " You have to be a nightmare," Orlando stammered.
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"Listen lad you are living in a ghost story! You see I'm neither dead or alive. A curse was placed upon me. The girl has the pendent. I need it in order to resume ownership of this manor," Gegory stated. " Not if I can help it!," Orlando said as he hurled the chain into Geogory's chest. Immediately, Gegory dipersed to his rightful place.

Meanwhile, Keira delt with the cloaked figure. " Why do you haunt this place? Orlando's family owns the place now. There is nothing keeping you here," Keira stated. The figure glowered at her. " Recall the Wizard of Oz, lass. I am the wicked witch Dorthy thought she killed. In reality I've been here in Kent. The pirate is probably taking over Orlando's body as we speak," the witch scoffed. The pendent glowed immensely. Keira realized what had to be done.

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[b]Chapter Fourteen- All Over[/b]


" So what exactly do you need to become beautiful again?," Keira inquired. " Well it would be nice to take your body and have that nice pendent to wear at my wedding. Ah! Gegory will finally love me. We'll be together forever!," the witch declared. " Not if I can help it!," Keira retorted as she flung the pendent towards the witch. Keira 's aim hit the spot and soon the witch was engulfed in flames. Suddenly a huge force knocked Keira aganist the balcony.

Orlando gazed at the spot before him. The undead had been blown up. His thoughts fluttered to Keira. He rushed to knock on her room door. She didn't answer. He opened the door and crept inside. The curtains were fluttering instensely. Orlando lifted the curtain andd spotted Keira. " Keira, what happened?," Orlando inquired. " I don't know. I just met the wicked witch," Keira mumered. Orlando spotted the pendent. He reconnected the chain to the pendent and sat there, gazing at it. Keira regained her composure. " Is it all over now Orlando?," Keira inquired. Orlando nodded solemnly. " I guess we'll return this, next time we are in L.A.," Orlando commented.[/color]

Chapter 15- The Mystery will Remain[/b

]" You know I've searched all over that area. The gypsy who gave me this pendent is nowhere to be found," Keira stated. " Strange but mabe this mystery will remain the rest of our lives," Orlando pondered out aloud. It was the day after the premier. They were at dinner . waiting for the others o arrive. " I hated walking the red carpet with my date tonight," Orlando said teaslingly. Keira pouted. " So you don't fancy my taste. Mr. Turner?," Keira exclaimed. " Actually I love your taste," Orlando said as he leaned in to kiss her.

The Manor in Kent was restored to a better condtion. The day the renovation was complete, a medevealball was conducted there. Orlando proposed by the garden. " Keira remember you started weeding here? Well I'd love to this finished. The only problem is that they'll need long term care. Well you can't be here a forever unless...," Orlando pulled out a ring." Will you marry me?," Orlando asked . Keira gasped. " Bloom you did not need the excuse of weeding to mention wedding. Of course I will!," Keira exclaimed. Orlando twirled her around.

The End

The Manor in Kent

The gypsy relayed to a young madien,
that to discover her true love,
she must surrive the manor in kent.
She gave her the pendent.
The madien ended up at
the manor alongside her
intended Prince Charming,
thus the ordeal began.
The pendent was seperated
then joined again
upon victory.
The madien had found her Prince Charming.
Of course they lived happily ever after!
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