This is a special writing since it is the holidays and such. Modern au with Ace and Marco. Enjoy :D

Ace was helping the family decorating the house as the holiday was near. He was excited It was about to be christmas, meaning food, family, presents from the family and especially from Marco. Everyone in the family was helping out for the big holiday! He was hoping to get Marco a good present for the holiday...but what could he get his older lover?

Ace was carrying some tinsel for Izo who asked him to bring it to Jozu, who was doing the tree with Visa, and Haruta. Ace smiled at the antics his brothers were getting into while Marco and Izo were out of sight, well at least Haruta.

"Hey guys! I brought some tinsel that Izo had found from last christmas!"

"Great! Can you put the box over there by the tree!"

Ace nodded walking over to the big christmas tree that Pops got for the family. He crouched to the side of the tree putting the box down, you could never know what else is in a box.

"Do you guys need any help with the tree? I don't have anything else to do."

Ace turned to the perhaps youngest member of the Whitebeard family. He never had done christmas this big and to be honest was a little lost trying to keep up with all the chaos!

"Uh, Yeah! Actually I've been meaning to go out and get some candy canes and other candy to put on the tree, can you get some while we sort out these our custom ornaments?"

Ace nodded before preparing to go out into the cold. He got his coat on and...that was it. Ace would wear more not to get scolded by Izo but she wasn't here was she. Ace opened the door walking to his motorcycle, kicking it into drive and carefully driving off.

Ace wanted to have this be easy to do, which is why he didn't go to the big mall. He didn't know why but everyone wanted to get stuff last minute. This is why he(and his brother Lu) loved this one little bakery and candy shop.

It was small but a good place. Ace walked in, going to the counter to see his and Lu's long time caretaker, Makino. She was a bartender on the side as well, making good sake for Shanks. It was pretty cool in Ace's opinion.

"Hey! Makino! Long time no see! Do you have some spare candy and candy canes for us!"

"Always for you guys! Is Luffy going to visit you this christmas as well?"

"Yeah, but he's coming in by christmas eve! I'll make sure to have him pay you a visit, Lu's pretty forgetful!"

Makino laughed at that knowing Lu's mannerisms. Ace talked to Makino a bit more while she was preparing the candy assortment for him. Talking about how everyone at Foosha was doing. A little rural area to the east of the big city like area they lived in.

Ace also gave the details and stories of how the Whitebeards were doing. Their condition and some funny stories as well. Ace finally looked at the clock only to realize that he had been gone for about an hour and thirty minutes!

"I'm SO sorry Makino but I have to run! I should have been home a while ago!"

Makino watched as the older of the three she cared for so much practically fly out the door to get home to his family. She gave a giggle before getting her phone ringing her friend up.

"Ace-kun is coming home now Edward. I hope you have everything ready. I'm picking up Luffy and Sabo now as well. So expect us to be there in thirty, ok? Alright bye!"

Ace arriving at the Whitebeard house.

Ace turned off his engine, putting his kick stand down. He almost tripped while getting off his bike. Ace was forced to drive slow on the street due to the snow still. Preventing him from getting home faster.

Ace ran in, and kicked his boots off along with his coat. He felt his eyes being covered with a cloth. Ace laughed at his brothers, crossing his arms.

"So what is the special occasion where you have to blindfold me?"

"You know it's no surprise that you joined us about a year ago in January, and we have a tradition be here. We wanted to include you and have been planning this for a few months."

Ace raised his eyebrow knowing no one would see it, but he still had questions. Before he could think anymore he felt himself being moved, he slightly raised his arms to balance himself.

He heard whispers that sounded kinda like his two brothers. Ace was being handed something? It felt like a ornament? He made sure not to drop the ball, sensing it was important.

"Are you ready to get your present from all of us?"

He eagerly nodded his head before the blindfold was taken off. He blinked adjusting to the light again. The whole Whitebeard family was here along with Lu and Sabo!

Ace then really felt the light weight in his hands. It was a beautiful green ornament painted with a animal. It was a red tiger?

He saw a finger enter his vision,pointing at the big tree. There was a orange one with a blue phoenix on it with light yellow streaks.(Marco) Another one which was yellow with a purple peacock(Izo), others like another orange one with a shark(Nemar)or a white one with a black squirell?(ok this doesn't make sense XD, go with me!)

Ace eyes widened in awe at the seemingly shining spheres of light. He later found out that they were filled with tiny lights to bring the design out.

He slowly went to the tree looking at his family before he looked toward Pops who nodded to the orb in his hand. He slightly leaned up to put his next to the Phoenix one which had to be his favorite.

Ace saw that even Sabo and be Lu had one. Lu's was a monkey and Sabo had a dragon for his. Ace wrapped his arms around his brothers after they had put their on the tree. Marco came over to him from being next to Pops the whole time. Marco kissed his black locks, wrapping his arms around him.

Ace had all that he could possibly wish for. What else could he have….well….a certain pineapple would be nice….

This is supposed to be a one shot but could honestly turn into a two shot. I wanted to see if you guys wanted another chapter with some Marco/Ace in it or is it fine as it is. I will be updating my stories tomorrow, so stay tuned for that! I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a happy Holiday! Thanks!

Sapphire~