My Brother by zenaku8yoru

As she informed me of your capture

I widened my eyes

And yelled in horror, "Ace is my brother!"

While she looked at me in surprise

Abandoning my obligation to save my friends

I chose you over they

And murmured to myself with eyebrows furrowed

"Those marines… they will pay!"

I did not hesitate

Even as I battled time, sense, and the incarnation of hell

For I would risk anything-even my life

To make sure you returned home well

Guns fired, swords clashed

Fists flew every which way

And tumbling about frantically

I saw you where you lay

Your eyes were clenched shut, your teeth gritted

Your head down in silent prayer

"Don't worry, Ace, I'm here!" I cried,

"To save you from your slayer!"

Soon I had freed you from your shackles

Albeit with great difficulty

And the help of a strong woman

Whom had custody over your key

But your flames engulfed you, quite literally

When he badmouthed your old man

And you glared at him in pure hatred

As you turned your back to us and ran

I reached out to you desperately

But it was too late

For a searing magma fist had shot through your chest

And led you to a horrible fate

My heart thundered, my eyes dilated

And you weakly whispered an apology

I screamed for someone, anyone to help

As you spoke softly, "Thank you… for loving me."

Then your eyes drooped, closed for eternity

And your presence gone without a trace

Yet despite your earlier tears and sorrow

You died with a smile on your face