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
