Besides him Ace falls off his spot on the bench, the younger had been half asleep and Thatch managed to straddle him awake. Smart!Luffy Strong!ASL Bros AU! "Ace do you know who is that?" This Fanfiction is for fun only. You give me your number. So yeah, this is going to be a long story. "Eh? But when they're taken to be with them, it doesn't go well. Oh! When Doflamingo has to go kill some pirates who are causing havoc in Dressrosa he runs into a Neko named Yuki. The ASL brothers are together again, and everything is great. This is so confusing. For years, I have been watched over humans for long time. However, I did not except this to be happen. Whitebeard Pirates Roger Pirates (One Piece) Female Portgas D. Ace Morning Sex Morning After Protected Sex Cowgirl Position Dirty Talk overprotective Roger Roger doesn't like Marco Being Walked In On ruined orgasm Kissing Vaginal Sex Grinding What happened at the end of the bonus chapter of "I love you for a thousand years and more" I was on my lil' brother's ship I can't wait to see him! How will the world react to this tiny brave omega. One Piece : Time Travel (to the past) they win a victory against the two Yonkous. Nothing however could have prepared Ace for this. Luffy & Lil Brothers!Ace and Sabo. He has brains which enabled him to destroy the queen's castle with a well calculated strategy. Marco, who was silent throughout the bickering between Thatch and Ace, actually thinks about what island that Strawhat will visit next. The only disruption that happened was the attack from a small pirate crew who idiotically challenged one of the emperors. But their long term plans go astray when they're taken onto the Whitebeards' ship. Because why not? But it doesn't last long. One Piece characters watching some ra "Oi Luffy don't drag us behind!" She was tired. onepiece marcothephenix fanfiction +8 more # 14 Just a Merc (One Piece Fan-Fiction) by vibe check I wanted to elaborate on that scene a bit to get a better look at Ace's love for his one and only brother. The freedom they're crawled out of the grave to attain. He finally come to the new world heh?" Trulyonly god, can grant me something like you.. She was the most likely to willingly hide someone like this Luffy. They have to restock and repair their ship before continuing their journey yoi Marco said while looking at the whitebeard. What could possibly go wrong? I am pretty sure we can catch up to your little brother now! Smiled Marco. But, will the continuous visits from curious dragons deter them? Fluff and drama. betrayal love whitebeardpirates +10 more # 5 - . A story of a young beautiful girl named Viett D. Ran. One Piece and Avatar: The Last Airbender Crossover " Ace you look pale, are you okay?" star_crystals 2 yr. ago. if you haven't read that one, it is highly recommended. For once in their lives, things are stable and happy. Instead of being killed by Black Beard he ends up kidnapped, along with a certain flame users little brother. : We only share the links, we don't re-post fics - so we can't help you if link does not work because the author has deleted fic. The other members who were also eating started to have tears shed from their eyes. I hope you like it! That's my lil brother for you" said Ace proudly. Hello guys, this is actually my first time writing a fanfic. Lets hope the world keep standing when he has reached the end of all this fighting. Ace Marco x Male reader Marco, Thatch, and other commanders that saw his reaction thought that this event was a funny moment where Ace loses his cool. "What's wrong luffy?? Please consider turning it on! COMPLETED tip: buffy gen teen AND "no archive warnings apply", Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Portgas D. Ace & Shirohige | Whitebeard | Edward Newgate. Well, check it out. 3 Boys, in the same facility, yet viciously ripped away from each other. This is the English translation of "Mit anderen Augen" by LastPromise on fanfiktion.de! Shanks expression blanked, just as everyone elses twisted in shocked fury. Through his efforts to save Luffy the Whitebeard crew gets a better understanding of who Ace is and what hes willing to do for family. .. "Good afternoon whitebeard pirates, what can we do for you?" you might be very confused otherwise. "What, what's the matter?" All of the crew is blown back into their past bodies with all of their memories. The brothers stayed with the Whitebeards, Ace becoming the Second Division Commander. The Strawhats managed to escape Sabaody instead of being tragically separated. There's not enough yandere one piece one shots so I made one. He yelled. But maybe life wasn't so one dimensional after getting a new traveling companion and leaving the brooding thoughts behind.--Cross-posted on wattpad. "That's a shame but I hope you can have a nice time here. Rob Lucci was the best agent in Cypher Pol number 9. He has brains which enabled him to destroy the queen's castle with a well calculated strategy. What are they doing here? In a whirlwind of emotions that suffocates her What's a lost and tired soul to do in a place like that? Qu pasa cuando saben que hay un traidor entre ellos? Ace and Marco wondered who Lucy was but the thought was immediately directed to the fact that Luffy was not on the island anymore. there he meet Sabo suddenly the world stops and they got teleported to a big theater in the middle of a void. After all, That Bastard was the one who sent Ace to Impel Down. Mais, attir par la promesse de l'argent pour un possesseur d'Akuma no Mi, il vend l'enfant la traite d'esclave. Crocodile had never been anyones priority, Boo hoo, right? What the Whitebeards werent prepared for was the two brothers who followed after them. In which, Luffy, Ace, and Sabo get handed over to Shanks, Zoro gets found my Mihawk, Koala chooses to stay with the Sun Pirates, Rosinante survives, Nami may or may run into the Sun Pirates, and Robin gets the family she deserves. He is not only a sworn brother of Ace but also of Sabo, the no.2 of the revolutionary army. And the Whitebeard Pirates most definitely didn't expect for a new, powerful trump card to form from of a battered, beaten body. An item called The Evocation Disc was said to defeat anyone, but pirates deemed it as useless. Said haruta and thatch. PART 2 OF "Waiting" IS PUBLISHED But that hard-headed strength can be too much for them sometimes. So when an unexpected guest Who knew that Marine Admiral Sakazuki had a daughter. Will his heart heal with this new family? The ASL brothers hadn't seen this coming, not at all. I am procastinating on many things T^T but here is the newest chap! Below the headline reads; Whitebeards Phoenix Marco and Fire Fist Ace: Love on the High Seas? The designated newscoo seagull arrived and came to Marco to give him that day's newspaper. Instead of whining like usual, Luffy just pulled his hat on harder, covering his whole head. 2. Years later, a different Sabo sets sail with his younger brother Monkey D. Luffy to form the Straw Hat Pirates, bringing along his rifle Bonnie Anne. Fate is cruel and everything is torn apart and their bonds are shattered and burned to the ground. Its incredibly disrespectful to even ask. SICHIB that man, he did this for his own good?! A person's ikigai might be their job, family, hobbies - literally anything that they feel is their reason to get up in the morning.The concept of ikigai is so powerful that many attribute it to the long life expectancy in Japan. But who would have guessed that, just a few years later, they would all start reuniting under the Straw Hats jolly roger? Shouta is trying his best to keep food on the table for his three pups, he couldn't do much, hiding from his husband and family, he comes across his 'prince charming'. Are you going to stay on this island too? Please consider turning it on! They only met him 'couse he crash landed on the Moby Dick. as well as Either way, he exists. Good for you ace." How else could anyone survive what they have and still be that lively? If you interact with him or show you know he's there, then you're dead. After the Summit War, the Whitebeard pirate crew splintered and fell apart like so many shards of glass, and everyone knew it would never be the same again. With someone who want to make his deceased brother dream on seeing his little brother dream come true and two of their allies, they set sail to the next Islands in the New World. Not every game will be fair, play anyway. Asked marco. //. WIP ;Character who joins: Whitebeard pirates. Honestly, Marco doesnt really care for the thing. Que es lo que oculta Ace?El secreto de Ace sera revelado?Los personajes actuarn differente que en el anime/manga por qu este es mi AU. He instantly compelled the evil army- Germa 66, the sun pirates, and the firetank pirate of submission through his uncommon personal magnetism and leadership. There's no greatest love than the love of a Mother. Looks like he's the target now, he thought dimly, as he saw Akainu switch positions and rush at him. Work Search: Ace became the Second Division commander under the Emperor, Whitebeard, who was considered the strongest man alive, and achieved a bounty of 550,000,000. Il refusa de partir avec les bandits lorsqu'ils vinrent le chercher, et ainsi rejoint Sabo, pour sauver leur petit frre.Mais les esclavagistes taient dj partis. Las personas realmente no comprenden lo que es sentirse realmente amado, hasta que dejan de serlo. We are going to leave as soon as possible after restocking our supplies yoi" said marco. I think back then, oyaji take an interest at him" said haruta. WIP, Life is a troublesome thing. WIP, A One Piece AU where Luffy and his brothers set out after the fire in the Gray Terminal, and they come across Marco and Thatch of Whitebeards crew. Both of them are very reckless" "HEI! She even catches a few guys' a [OMEGAVERSE AU] He was seen by many marines as an explosive bomb for the avid pirates trapped in the bunker. I don't own the original characters or plot. 2 They all knew what happens when devil fruit users fall into the sea. English version of my book() I was the oldest out of Ace, Sabo and Luffy. WIP, Sabo almost died and he decided he never wanted to be seperated from his brothers again. Work Search: Everybody he meets finds him adorable and likeable. Don't touch him, or make eye contact with him. They have been searching for a few days now. Luffys bounty is bigger than mine now!! (or, a gear 5 fic where luffy goes batshit insane. "He has a power to change into a giant blue chicken?" Luffy asked, sending the crew into another fit of laughter, including a few chuckle from Oyaji as well. Just be patient luffy! Ace and Marco were the first to step-down from the ship and what they witnessed, shocked them. Or will he get more than what he bargained for? Just a story of Luffy being Luffy, but as a girl .Wacky adventures and awkward situations abound.fem!Luffy. ! whined luffy. Ehhh?? so I'm sorry for any grammar mistake since english is my second languange. When Thatch went to watch a children's play about flowers and bees, he didn't expect for one of the four year olds to suddenly shout out that he was going to die while still on stage. The Dadan family was well known on the island. answered the guard. Lots of fluff and unrequited Ace/Marco on the side. Follow up bonus stories on Fiery scales. Whitebeard Pirates Shirohige | Whitebeard | Edward Newgate Thatch (One Piece) Izou (One Piece) Haruta (One Piece) Various Characters Otohime (One Piece) Nico Robin Kurohige | Blackbeard | Marshall D. Teach dragon - Freeform dragon luffy child!luffy imperfect MC ooc luffy ASL Brothers ASL and Whitebeard Pirates Fantasy Dragon AU He also didn't expect the trio of savage children that lived in the woods. Your thirst for adventure leads to beginning life as a pirate.But what adventures await a young woman at sea?Not affiliated or canon with One Piece, this work is fanmade.Minors dont interact, fic is 18+. ! said Ace with shock. Luffy loves his brother and would do anything for him. When they get capture by the Whitebeard Pirates they have to decide stay and join or leave. There are many pirates who stayed in this city in the last few weeks, especially after the incident" "we are looking for straw hat Luffy, do you know him? Monkey D. Luffy (/ l u f i / LOO-fee) (Japanese: D, Hepburn: Monk D Rufi, ), also known as "Straw Hat" Luffy, is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the One Piece manga series, created by Eiichiro Oda.Luffy made his debut as a young boy who acquires the properties of rubber after accidentally eating one of the devil fruits the Gum-Gum Fruit . Las personas realmente no comprenden que es sentirse rechazado, hasta que comienzan a serlo. WIP, Its amazing what differences there would be if there were a ten-year age difference between Ace and Luffy. I can't wait to meet him GURARARA" while Ace, who was white pale as a sheet, scream "HE DID WHAT NOW?!?!?!?!". I can't wait to meet the others! I hope you like it! With someone who want to make his deceased brother dream on seeing his little brother dream come true and two of their allies, they set sail to the next Islands in the New World. I'm sorry if I made a mistake I'm not from America. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. Sis this is BL and if ur not a BL fan then please don't read it thanks! One piece characters react to AU's, "AH.. When something happens to the facility, after being ripped so far from each other, will they learn to love again? They did know that Luffy and his crew were just defeated the warlord, however, they did not expect the casualties to this extend. Whitebeard Pirates Fushichou Marco | Phoenix Marco Thatch (One Piece) Izou (One Piece) Haruta (One Piece) Sengoku The Buddha Akainu | Sakazuki Gorosei | Five Elder Stars Dadan (One Piece) Mogra (One Piece) Dogra (One Piece) Dadan Family (One Piece) Makino (One Piece) Monkey D. Dragon Emporio Ivankov Inazuma (One Piece) A sudden explosion was heard throughout the room, waking people little by little, some panicked, while others scanned the place, the dim lights not helping the gloomy and nervous environment. No doubt he is ace's brother. Will he be able to save the person he want to save? ------------ Ace Reborn AU; Do you think your brother is going to join us? they win a victory against the two Yonkous. "Well. that's my little brother, luffy!! Are you sure, big brother? YOHOHOHO Im very happy that sanji-san is already with us again! You didn't have anything anymore, everything once familiar to you was gone. "Ahh I think I also know that guy, isn't he the one who challenged the world government in enies lobby 2 years ago? How are they going to get back? Not one bit. ON HIATUS They notice that their captain is gone, where could he be? As a little angel and 2 demons fallout of the sky watch as they grow up with a group of pirates that will eventually learn their secrets. [OMEGAVERSE AU] Upon taking the newspaper, Ace recognized the big news on the first page of the newspaper that said "STRAWHATS PIRATES HAVE DEFEATED ONE OF SEVEN WARLORDS, DOFLAMINGO". En vain, et Ace et Sabo se jurrent de partir le trouver ensemble dix-sept ans.De son ct, Luffy tait le pire esclave que l'on puisse trouver, passant de propritaire en propritaire, qui se mirent au dfi entre eux de le briser.Qui osait tenter de mettre en cage la tempte qui bouleverserait ce monde ?! Time Travel!fic Whiteb by: Loyal as a Book TRIGGER WARNING: SKIP THE PAGE OR WORDS IF U WANT IN CHAPTER 1. tip: "sherlock (tv)" m/m NOT "sherlock holmes/john watson", Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death, No Archive Warnings Apply, Choose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Rape/Non-Con, Underage, Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death, Rape/Non-Con, Underage, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings (1006), | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia (Anime & Manga) (26), Shirohige | Whitebeard | Edward Newgate (1366), Mugiwara Kaizoku | Strawhat Pirates (536), Akagami no Shanks | Red-Haired Shanks (530), Fushichou Marco | Phoenix Marco/Portgas D. Ace (481), Monkey D. Luffy & Portgas D. Ace & Sabo (313), Portgas D. Ace & Whitebeard Pirates (312), Fushichou Marco | Phoenix Marco & Portgas D. Ace (183), Monkey D. Luffy/Trafalgar D. Water Law (132), Monkey D. Luffy & Mugiwara Kaizoku | Strawhat Pirates (86), Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence (334), Kurohige | Blackbeard | Marshall D. Teach, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Fushichou Marco | Phoenix Marco/Portgas D. Ace, Akagami no Shanks | Red-Haired Shanks/Makino, Scarlet Love | Roronoa Zoro x Scarlet Witch, Roronoa Zoro/Original Female Character(s), Akagami no Shanks | Red-Haired Shanks/Original Character(s), Portgas D. Ace/Original Female Character(s), Trafalgar D. Water Law/Original Female Character(s), Akagami no Shanks | Red-Haired Shanks/Donquixote "Corazon" Rosinante, Monkey D. Garp & Monkey D. Luffy & Portgas D. Ace & Sabo, Monkey D. 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Luffy's Parent, This Is Not Going To Go The Way You Think, Akagami no Shanks | Red-Haired Shanks/Dracule Mihawk, Akagami no Shanks | Red-Haired Shanks & Perona & Roronoa Zoro, Roronoa Zoro and Vinsmoke Sanji Bickering, Omega Akagami no Shanks | Red-Haired Shanks, Fushichou Marco | Phoenix Marco & Monkey D. Luffy, Akagami no Shanks | Red-Haired Shanks & Portgas D. Ace, Charlotte Cracker/Donquixote "Corazon" Rosinante, Fushichou Marco | Phoenix Marco/Kizaru | Borsalino, past Charlotte Oven/Original Female Character(s), Akagami no Shanks | Red-Haired Shanks/Buggy, Charlotte Katakuri Is The Best Damn Sister, This Family Tree Gets Crazy Before I Noticed It, Portgas D. Ace/Roronoa Zoro/Original Character(s), I love you for a thousand years and more series, | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia (Anime & Manga), Aizawa Shouta | Eraserhead/Yagi Toshinori | All Might, Yagi Toshinori | All Might's Villain Name is All Smite, Protective Mugiwara no Ichimi | Straw Hat Pirates, Protective Shirohige Kaizoku-dan | Whitebeard Pirates, Parent Shirohige | Whitebeard | Edward Newgate. We are sure you will see the joyous city once more!" *** Rewrite of my previous work -"Red Prologues" ***. It can send you miracles like baby brothers and bringing brothers back to life. Throughout the bickering, he has been talking to the whitebeard to discuss what step to be taken next in order to be able to catch up to the Strawhat group. "Yeah, lets meet with this little imp" "THANK YOU OYAJI". It is a complex concept that essentially refers to someone's life purpose. He finds it real CUTE. And sorry if it's trash Roronoa Zoro, the man who wants to become the greatest swordsman in the world. Sus hermanos mayores y una tripulacin amiga harn hasta lo imposible en su viaje para siempre mantener la sonrisa de su pequeo rayo de sol. Bien sr, il finit par s'en vanter Ace quand il l'attacha dans leur navire pour brler, qui les fit s'vanouir avec son haki sous la colre, et les laissa brler l. Chapter 1 : Meeting WB Pirates Ace came to the cliff where he saw Luffy with his body face down. Hey Marco, set the next course to dressrosa!" For one thing, how on earth could Ace possibly feel good about himself leaving Foosha Village if his brother had been six-and-a-half instead of the canon fourteen? Some say hes staying with bandits; others have heard him mention the village. Mercy is a rare gift on the Grandline, and it usually comes with strings. And this is how the article concluded "THE FIFTH EMPEROR OF THE SEA EMERGES" One Piece is owned by Eiichiro Oda "GURARARARA what an interesting brother you have, ace", "Oyaji!! as the title have stated this is a story where whitebeard pirates meet strawhats! He will not join us" "That's a really big ambition to have yoi. He yelled. He was here a few weeks ago, along with other pirates who save Dressrosa! " i know that the new book cover is Lightning [DISCONTINUED] MARINES Luffy blinked comically, dumb not knowing what had just happened. Pictures, Memes and Moreee~ I plan on going through Luffys childhood all the way until he reaches Raftel. After all, a reasonable person wouldnt beg sanctuary from the same Pirate Crew that defeated them and their comrades, right? In addition, Rear Admiral. When a three year old Luffy stows away on a powerful pirate ship, his life and the Whitebeards takes an interesting turn. left kudos on this work! Moby Dick is anything but peaceful on a regular day. ChocoCookie24 Summary: -This is an AU where marineford did not happen- as the title have stated this is a story where whitebeard pirates meet strawhats! After the guard left, Ace was looking pretty upset since he couldn't meet luffy. Mmnn that doesnt sound quite right..He has morals, its just figuring out what those morals are. Thatchs laughter was followed by the other commanders who were also watching their bickery. But do they care? _____ As a little angel and 2 demons fallout of the sky watch as they grow up with a group of pirates that will eventually learn their secrets. Everyone's jaw dropped at the sudden confession and contact. Young and Built to Fall - this is definitely my favorite One Piece time travel fic. Yassop and Roux are looking now, but whoever it is was good, they managed to do it right under our noses, and practically vanish.. Are you sure oyaji yoi?" Kaku had always wondered what it would be like to feel human after the defeat of CP9 he gets his opportunity when he finds himself on the Thousand Sunny. As Luffy slowly gathers them together again, the world will never be the same. Luffy sneezed. Characters who participated in the reaction: Notes: Hello guys, this is actually my first time writing a fanfic. Maybe he is already stronger than you, Ace! Not everyone will love you back, love anyway. Gol D. Roger was his biological father but Edward Newgate was his pops.What happens after Ace dies? Thatch can't wait to kill those little shits. He seems interesting!" Hay alguna consecuencia de la eleccin que hicieron? IM THE ONE WHO WILL PROTECT HIM! screamed Ace. Sure sanji-kun, what are you suggesting? I believe we should stop at some island first before continuing our journey to wano. It was like time suddenly stopped. The city was in wrecked where all buildings were smashed and destroyed. The results are not what they were expecting. sorry for the late update guys. Dragon got more than he bargained for when he made a silent vow to the ocean. P.s. The ASL trio has been on the run for many years after the World Government learn the truth about their heritage. The second commander of the whitebeard pirate, Ace, was talking and relaxing on the edge of moby dick with several other commanders. Now everything is going wrong. Also, I think we should repair several parts of Sunny too. Hem.. let me see the map first. "Achoooo!!" The answer is to do a heist. :** Then find out there was horrific torture on said "island". 303 guests Said Ace with the biggest smile on his face. The World Government jumps on this opportunity, eager to use it to their advantage. Damn look at that rookie go. don't make me laugh. "Says the man who want to kill oyaji before" tease thatch. They're finally free and making a name for themselves when they catch the eyes of a certain yonko crew. He blew on his fist to get ready for his own 'Fist of Love.' He striked Luffy hard on the head. 3: "Straw hat Luffy..? Her journeys are never dull. Sanji was not having a good time. Please consider turning it on! 5+1 things or 5 times Marco gets a shovel talk and the one time Ace gets one, kind of. https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11556538/1/Twi Lily has always felt like she doesn't belong. SHP + FLEET please go check out her/his fan fiction page in the link below I am pretty sure the fight between Big mom and Strawhat was big. 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Looking at their action in Dressrosa, we could determine that Aces little brother is going to fight kaido. onepiece whitebeardpirates # 13 Phenix's Old Friend by Idiot 101 1K 20 3 This is a MarcoxMale reader if you don't like boyxboy, then bye bye. (I don't own one piece only my ocs. All alone, his new brothers Ace and Sabo find him. ONLY FOR YOU, mademoiselle~ ''Yes.. yes, thank you very much sanji-kun. WIP ; Character who joins: Whitebeard pirates - Image not mine. Complete, The ASL pirates are used to being accused of crimes they didnt commit. It can also send you disasters like having Gol. "everything? Luckily for him, he wont be alone this time. They hadn't updated in a while so i decided to 'take' a f Top Ace x bottom Zoro Thatch thought that this could be the newest material for teasing Ace. So now luffy is the one that's gonna protect his big brother huh thatch said laughingly.