Zoro and Luffy have gotten much closer lately, and it's freaking out some members of the straw hat crew, while inexplicably making others angry. Sanji has mixed emotions about seeing the two together, and so he chooses to focus even more energy into flirting with the girls, which for some reason angers Zoro, and where does Law fit into all of this? And is Shanks here to steal Luffy away? Pairings may not be as they seem. Male x Male relationships are Shounen Ai, but may turn into Yaoi later. Ace x Luffy, Zoro x Luffy, Zoro x Sanji, Law x Kidd, Law x Luffy, Shanks x Luffy, Sanji x Nami, and Robin x Mihawk, Brook & Perona, Chopper & Maliah (OC Mink), Franky x Celia (OC)

Romance, Adventure, humor, friendship, hurt/comfort, drama, angst

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"Ace!" Luffy stopped suddenly as he noticed his brother had stopped the barrage of soldiers who were chasing him. One of his brother's hands held a brightly lit ball of flame out in front of him, and Luffy's eyes widened in excitement.

"Luffy, Go, I will hold them off and join you later!" Ace called back to his brother.

"You ate a Devil Fruit! So Cool!" Luffy shouted back to his brother, as he turned around and started running along with his Nakama again,

"Who's that Luffy?" Nami asked as she ran along next to her captain.

Luffy grinned brightly, his smile stretching from ear to ear. "My Brother" he said.

This shocked everyone, almost to point where they stopped running to look at Luffy, but since he kept running, they did too. Truth was it has been a very long time since Luffy had seen his brother Ace, and he really was excited to catch up, but they needed to lose the marines first. Luffy was sure Ace would find them without a problem. He always managed to find him during Hide and seek, or even when Luffy took off on his own in the jungle near their home as children. This wasn't so bad when Luffy got lost and wanted to be found. The problem was, he found him when he wanted to be alone as well. Luffy honestly thought his brother could find him anywhere. They just had that kind of Bond.

It wasn't long before Luffy's thoughts drifted back to the antics they used to play on Dadan and their childhood adventures. Ace hated Luffy at first, but Luffy wouldn't give up, and after his persistence, eventually got him tortured and nearly killed, Ace and his friend Sabo finally warmed up to him. They even became Sake brother's, though Ace and Luffy were foster brothers anyway, and Sabo didn't come to live with them until later. That is, until Sabo's biological father recognized him one day and hired some bandits to kidnap him and take him home against his will. Sabo wouldn't stay though, and instead he chose to take to the sea much earlier than the boys had planned, but The Celestial Dragons who hated pirates saw his ship, and attacked it, and just like that their brother was gone.

Since then, Luffy and his remaining brother had become inseparable. It was almost like they were two halves of the same soul, and Luffy loves him more than he has ever loved anyone. Ace protected him. He comforted him, and as much as Ace denied it at first, Luffy knows that Ace loves him just as much as Luffy loves Ace.

Just as he rounded a corner, Luffy looked back to make sure he had lost the marines, and found that he was alone. Slowly he listened for the tell-tale signs of footsteps, and hearing none, walked back to the edge of the building to glance around for signs of his crew.

Luffy was about to backtrack and see if he could find them, when he felt a presence behind him and spun around to see his brother smiling at him.

"Don't worry." He said. "They're safe. You just turned a different direction then they did. I think they're headed back to your ship" he explained.

"Good, I was a little worried about them. Shishishi. But boy am I glad to see you Ace!" Luffy exclaimed as he jumped into his brother's arms and kissed him strait on the lips. It was an innocent kiss, but Ace sighed, and shook his head softly as he finally pulled away and smiled back at the boy as he looked him over.

"Do you remember what you told me before I left the island three years ago? What you did?" Ace asked looking into his brother's eyes.

Luffy tilted his head in thought for a moment, and then smiled widely. I told you I loved you, and then I kissed you and asked you not to leave me." He answered, before a pout slowly started to replaced his smile. "But then you left me anyway." he finished as he glared at his brother.

"Do you remember what I told you before I left?" Ace asked,

Luffy sighed. "That brothers don't kiss, even if they love each other, and someday I will know the difference." Luffy thought about this for a moment. "But I guess I still don't know the difference Ace, because I still love you, and I still want to kiss you. Anyway, were Sake brothers, so that should mean it's ok right?" Luffy asked.

Ace laughed at Luffy's reasoning and pulled him into a tighter hug. "Yeah I guess it's alright. But it might raise eyebrows he said. Are you alright with that?"

Luffy looked Horrified. "How does that happen? I didn't know eyebrows could move on their own." Luffy replied in amazement.

Ace looked at Luffy for a moment before it sunk in that Luffy had completely misunderstood what he was saying. Suddenly he raised his head back in laughter. "Luffy you never change. He said. I meant, that people will find it strange if they see us, because we are brother's."

"Oh, well I don't care about that!" Luffy says as they hear footsteps and voices coming closer.

"I think you better get back to your ship or their going to wonder what happened to you," Ace said with a fond smile. "I'm going to lead them away, and I will meet you there." With that, Ace ran towards the Marines, and Luffy ran off in the direction of his ship.

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"So what are you doing here in Alabasta anyway?" Luffy asked as his brother crouched on the rail of the ship.

"I'm looking for someone." Ace told him. "His name is Teach, but he goes by the name of Blackbeard. He used to be a part of Whitebeards crew and under my division, but he killed a crewmate and stole a devil fruit, so it's up to me to take him down."

"You want some help?" Luffy asked. "I think I met him on Jaya. He really loves Cherry pies."

"Thanks Lu. But this is my responsibility, I need to take care of it on my own." Ace responded. 'and keep you safe' he added to himself. "and Lu, if you see him, don't confront him. Just get away as fast as you can. The man is trouble, and he is stronger than anyone you've faced."

"Alright Ace" Luffy didn't like being left out. He also didn't like the idea that Ace was going up against this guy alone. But Ace had always been stronger than him, and he knew Ace's pride wouldn't allow him to interfere.

"So, why don't you introduce me to everyone?" Ace finally turns the conversation to Luffy's crew members, and Luffy calls everyone Over.

"So this is Nami" Luffy says. "She is our navigator, and she really likes money. Sanji is our cook" he says introducing the blond. "He really likes girls, but he isn't very fond of guys I guess". Luffy says with a shrug. "Zoro, is my swordsman and first mate. He was my first Nakama." Luffy Says with a big smile. "Over there is Chopper, he is our Doctor and he has a really cool Zoan fruit. He can do 5 transformations." Luffy exclaims. "And that leaves Usopp" Luffy finishes. "He is our sharpshooter, and he tells really great stories."

"Well sounds like you've got a great crew Luffy" Ace smiles at his brother.

"I know he is a handful" he says turning to them and bowing his head slightly. "But thank you for looking after him. I guess I better get going."

At this Ace jumps onto the deck, and gives Luffy a big hug and kiss on the forehead. "Stay out of trouble will ya." He grins at the pout that suddenly appears on Luffy's face. "Don't worry Lu, we can catch up some more later ok?"

"what is this?" Luffy asked taking the piece of paper his brother handed to him. "It's blank"

"Ace smiles. It's a vivre card. It will bring us back together again someday." Ace turns to leave and turns around and stops as Luffy calls out to him.

"Ace! I love you Ace."

"I know Lu" Ace says his smile widening. "I love you too."

Little did Luffy know that soon his world would be crashing down around him.

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Ok, obviously we all know Marineford is still a ways away for this, but It seemed like a good way to end the chapter considering he doesn't see his brother again until Marineford. I don't intend to change aces death because it will act as a catalyst for Luffy and Zoro to get closer.

I want to start small with Zoro and Sanji as well, since in canon they are always fighting, it wouldn't make sense for them to suddenly like each other when Sanji only seems to be interested in girls. So Sanji will be in denial for awhile, and confuse Zoro from time to time.

Actual relationships will develop in story, and over time.

Constructive criticism is welcome as always, but please no harassment.