Hey all! This is my first attempt at a One Piece fanfic XD I hope you all enjoy it! I am debating on making is slash or not. So... I am asking you guys! What do you want? Some Ace/Law action or just friendship XD ehehe.

This is set BEFORE Law was EVER introduced into the series. It is also before he made a name for himself! The series will go through until after the two-year time skip!

Living Louder

Chapter 1: Let Me Save A Life

Trafalgar Law glances around at the marines that were surrounding him. He was beyond annoyed that they were getting in the way of his plans. This was supposed to be a fast in and out job. He couldn't believe that one of them spotted him, and in an instant, he was surrounded.

"Annoying." Law mutters out, raising one hand and lifting his pointer finger up, "Ro-" he was about to say, only to have a man jump in front of him.

"Hooo. Look at all these marines in one place." The man in front of him said. Law raises an eyebrow and looks at the man's back to see Whitebeard's tattoo.

"Who…?" Law asks only to have the man catch on fire and start to hurl fireballs towards the enemies.

The man speaking up, "Fire Fist Ace. Whitebeard's second division." Ace turns to grin at Law and giving a small bow, before going back to the marines.

Law watches him beat up the marines becoming bored after a couple seconds. He starts to walk away from the scene in front of him, ignoring the frightened marines that ran past him.

Law gets away easily slipping into the merchant district of the town, blending in the crowds. This messed with his timing and plans, but if he hurried the main objective would still be on track.

"OI!" A voice breaks him out of his thoughts and he sees Ace standing there. "You walked away from my fight! It took forever to find you." Ace says grabbing onto his hat on his head. "We weren't really properly introduced. As I said, I am Ace."

"I don't care." Law says walking on trying to ignore him. Just a little bit further.

"Now that is rude. Did your parents ever teach you to give someone your name when you are being greeted?" Ace says following after the man one step behind.

"No." Law responds getting annoyed and picking up his speed away from Ace.

"Fine. Fine." Ace says putting his hands up in surrender, "but you still owe me."

This made Law pause, "Owe you? What are you talking about?"

Ace stops and glances back at Law, "I saved your ass. Now you owe me a meal."

"I owe you nothing. I could have taken care of them myself." Law says crossing his arms at the man, "I was in no need of your assistance. Now go away." Law mutters starting to walk away again.

"OW! MY STOMACH!" Ace calls out hunching over.

Law contemplated helping Ace before his doctor side appeared. He side and made his way to the man, "Where does it hurt exactly?"

Ace grabs onto his stomach, "Right here." He points, only for a long hungry growl to come from his stomach.

Law's eyebrow twitched in irritation, "You stopped me… because you were hungry…?"

Ace grabs hold of Law, "I don't think I will make it." He states to Law, "Tell the world I will miss it!"

Law lets out a huff, "Come on. I will feed you this once."

Ace gets stars in his eyes, "Really! You are a saint!" He quickly stands up and starts to drag Law towards the closest food store. "I haven't eaten in forever." He takes a seat at a table, forcing Law down next to him.

"I believe I am going to regret this." Law mutters out to himself, watching the man order everything off the menu.

Ace starts to talk with his mouth full, "THA- YO- FOR-"

"Say another word with your mouth full and I will leave without paying." Law glares at him thinking how an animal had to have been the one to teach him out to eat.

Ace chews and swallows his food, "What? I was thanking you." He says taking another bite.

Law just calmly sits there and observes him eat, shaking his head the entire time.

"Where are you from anyways?" Ace asks Law, "I don't think I have seen you around."

"I just got to the Grandline. I have only been here a few months." Law explains moving his hand to the side of his face.

Ace nods his head, "Ah. That explains it. You are a pirate then? Got a bounty?" He grins at him, "You probably have already heard of me!"

"I have indeed heard of you. Whitebeard pirates are everywhere." Law says to him, "Indeed I am. My bounty is 70,000 beli." He informs Ace looking back at the food.

"Not bad at all." Ace gives him a look of approval. "You going to eat at all?" he motions towards the food.

"No. I am not hungry." Law informs him, constructing a new plan in his head to make sure it will work. He starts to dig into his pockets, "I will leave you with the money. I have other things I must attend to."

Ace shrugs to the man and continues to shove his face full, "Works for me."

Law moves his hands to different pockets, seemingly getting a bit confused, "Ah… I don't have my money on me." He thinks a moment, "Did I lose it again?" he thinks to himself.

Ace refrains from eating, swallowing a large clump, "You mean you don't have any money?"

"I did… I think I lost it again." Law does a quick glance towards the door.

"Again? How often do you lose money?" Ace gives him a humorous look.

Law makes a face, "Enough times that I am not normally trusted with money." He informs Ace crossing his arms, "Since I didn't eat… good luck to you." He says walking towards the exit.

Ace moves forward and grabs onto Law, "You are NOT leaving me like this! You got me into this mess."

"I got you into this mess? You are the one that dragged me here." Law mutters moving out of his grasp.

"Because you said you would pay!" Ace says glancing around quickly. "Now what the hell am I going to do? Work it off?" he snorts.

"Perhaps that is the best option for someone of your standards." Law makes his way towards the exit. "It no longer is my problem." He opens the doors to the exit only to have Ace grab a hold of his arm and pull him along.

"DINE-AND-DASH!" Was heard from the owner of the bar, as marines appeared around the corner. They started to chase after the duo.

"What are you doing!?" Law hisses as Ace drags him through the street.

"If I am being blamed for dine and dash, you are too." Ace responds with a smirk, going into the ally way. "It makes it much more fun this way anyways."

Law curses his luck, "This wouldn't have happened at all if you have never gotten in my way!" He responds to Ace, "I should have taken you out with all those marines."

"You couldn't even if you wanted to." Ace laughs back to him, "I would have put up a fight." He turns down another alley way into a dead end. "Shit. I must have taken a wrong turn."

Law sighs and turns back around and sees the marines who chased after them after hearing the cry of the dine and dash.

"Looks like I will be having some more fun." Ace glances at the group with a grin. "This shouldn't be too hard."

"I believe you have messed up my plans enough times today. Just… stay there." Law says putting a hand in front of Ace to stop him. "Let me play."

Law doesn't wait for a response, taking a step forward. "Room." He says, moving his hand up along with his fingers. He moves his hand to his sword motioning forward; slicing many of the marines in one go. He quickly places his sword back in, looking at the marines that were looking frightened by his move.

A dark grin is placed on his lips, "Next time you come chasing after someone know who it is." He informs the marines. He lifts his hands, moving them against one another, "Shambles." He starts to connect their bodies to each other.

"That is a very interesting technique." Ace says leaning against the wall, "I didn't know you had abilities. Did you eat a devil fruit?"

"That is because you interrupted me before I used it." Law mutters to Ace turning back to him, "As I stated, I can take care of myself." He puts his hands in his pockets, "I ate the ope ope no mi fruit."

"You are like a surgeon of death then!" Ace laughs out to Law, "Want to join the Whitebeard pirates? I bet the old man would love to have you on the crew." He claps his hands together, "I think you are awesome either way."

Law looks at Ace as if he grew two heads, "No." he answers starting to leave again, "Don't follow me this time."

Ace ignores his words, "You say that word a lot. You should practice." He nods his head, "I can help you there. On the count of three say yes. One… Two… Three… Yes!"

"No." Law deadpans turning and glaring at Ace, "AND STOP FOLLOWING ME."

"Wow. Touchy." Ace raises an eyebrow at him, "All I did was ask." He mutters. "I guess we can part here." He sighs out, "It was nice meeting you…. What was your name?"

Law thinks a moment surprised by his sudden agreement. "Law. Trafalgar Law."

Ace beams at him, "Cryptic… I like it. Until next time-" "There won't be a next time." "Thank you for the meal!" he laughs going in the opposite direction.

Law watches him leave studying him, "What a strange man." He mutters before realization hit him, "I didn't finish my plans."

ehehe. Well there you go! And just to let you know, I have a random headcannon where Law always loses his money... that is just me though.