Soo oi rewrote the chapter a bit, I hope you like it, and please review!

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It was a perfect day in the new world and Marco sat leaning on the railing with closed eyes as he enjoyed the sunshine.

Across from the deck stood Ace talking to a member in his division, now and then sending worried looks over to where Marco sat.

It had been 2 days since he found Marco crying in their room and still hadn't had the time to bring it up. Cause of all the paperwork he hadn't even had time to eat in the Galley, and the only time he had a chance to see Marco was when the blonde came in collapsing on the bed, dead asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow.

Ace sighed and gave a small smile, he just hoped that Marco would come to him whenever something bothered him, he never wanted to see Marco cry like that again.

From afar Izo Thatch and Haruta watched the scene and Izo rolled his eyes at how stupid they could be.

"So, Ace has no clue huh" Thatch said, a broad evil smile making it's way over his face.

"No… clue… at all… eh"? Haruta giggled out just as evilly.

"Well… this should be interesting …don't you agree?" Izo said, smiling as he turned to his siblings.

-x-

"Marco? Can we talk to you"?

Marco lifted his head and looked towards the voice to see Izo, Thatch and Haruta.

"Of course, yoi. What is it?" He asked, curious.

"Uhm… You might want to go somewhere more… private for this one". Thatch said, making Marco raise an eyebrow. Whatever it was it could surely not be that bad?

"Whatever it is it can surely be discussed here, this is our family after all". He said.

His confusion raised as he watched the trio exchange a look and Izo bent forward to whisper something to him.

As the words registered he felt himself freeze and he rose without a word and walked with the three.

"How long have you known, yoi" he demanded to know. The trio looked at each other with and unsure expression until Izo sighed and told him.

"I figured it out during dinner a couple of days ago after your… tantrum in the Galley". He said.

Marco nodded and sighed as he closed his eyes, leaning on the wall behind him.

"the night Ace returned, the day you disappeared"? Izo began, not sure how to continue.

"I went to see the towns doctor, to find out for sure". Marco answered with a toneless voice.

"and…"? Haruta asked with a whisper.

Marco lifted his head and opened his eyes, not sure if he should answer or not, everything was so messed up right now… but.. this was his family.

"I'm pregnant" h whispered, closing his eyes as he felt tears threatening to fall.

He gasped in surprise as he felt someone hug him, and as he looked down he saw Thatch Izo and Haruta hugging him tightly, and through the tears now falling freely down his cheeks, a smile made it's way onto his face, and he closed his eyes, enjoying the warmth of his siblings.

After a few minutes Izo thought of something and looked up at his older brother.

"You DO realize that you have to tell Ace, right"?

Marco's eyes snapped open and his face was the picture of horror.

"SHIT".

x-x

Ace's POV

I walked down the corridors of the Moby towards Oyajis room, the old man wanted to talk to me about something, probably another mission.

I was actually kind of happy about that since I may or may not have spent the last 3 hours in my room arguing with myself about the Marco problem and then when I came up with no solution I had glared at a box like it offended my ancestors before burning it.

Hah. Me- 1 box- 0

I knocked at the door and got an instant reply to come in.

"Hi son, how is everything"? Whitebeard greeted.

"Hi pops, I'm doing fine thank you" I answered with a bright smile.

"Good to hear"! Whitebeard said with a booming laugh.

"so, what did you want to talk about"? I asked, cutting right to the case.

"Well, we picked up on an emergency signal not far from here. It doesn't seem like it was the marines doing, and I would like you to check it out". Whitebeard said with a frown.

"Emergency signal? Why do you want me to check it out"? I asked, surprised.

"Oh, just a hunch is all". Whitebeard said with a glint in his eyes. God knows I didn't want to know what that meant.

"alright pops, I'll check it out, I'll just pack a few things" I said with a smile.

x-x

"Ace, what are you doing"? Marco asked as he watched Ace pack his bag.

"I'm leaving on a mission, I'll be gone a few days or so tops" Ace said, not looking up.

Disappointment flooded through Marco at this, he had really hoped he could spend some time with Ace, and of course his hormones had to make things worse.

"Again? You JUST came back" he said, glaring and crossing his arms.

Surprised Ace turned around and frowned at the glaring blond.

"It's not really my decision, Marco. What is wrong with you"? he asked, trying to keep calm.

Marco on the other hand had hormones all over the place and calmness wasn't really their top priority.

"ME? What is wrong with YOU, are you trying to get away from me? Is that it?" he all but yelled.

Ace stared in shock at his angry lover before the anger settled in and he gave him a sharp glare.

"If this is how you are going to act then maybe some time away from you aren't that bad, I was actually sad that I had to leave so soon, but maybe I should be happy instead" he yelled.

Now it was Marco's time to be shocked, he had no idea why he was acting this way, but that didn't mean he was prepared for Ace's answer.

"LEAVE THEN, FUCKING LEAVE, GET OUT" he screamed with all his might.

"I LEAVE WHEN I FUCKING WANT TO, I LIVE HERE TO" Ace screamed back.

"I WISH YOU DIDN'T, THEN AT LEAST I WOULD KNOW I'D ALWAYS BE ALONE HERE AND DIDN'T HAVE TO WAIT FOR YOUR SORRY ASS TO GET BACK HERE"!

At this Ace froze, his words died in his throat.

"Fine." He finally said after a long silence, and started walking towards the door.

"I'll leave for my missions now I don't know how long it will take. ". He said while opening the door, after he had opened the door he ripped oh his read bead necklace, holding it in his left hand.

"DON'T wait for me". He growled with a piercing glare and threw the necklace at Marco's feet before slamming the door shut.

Marco stood frozen, staring at the closed door, his eyes tearing up.

"What have I done, yoi" he thought.

-x- Later

"so… What the heck is this weird beat up blob, and why is it yellow" I thought as I stood on the weird floating blob the signal apparently came from.

I had arrived a couple minutes ago but I didn't see a soul, leaving me confused as shit.

"Don't tell me I came all the way out here for nothing, honestly" I grumbled, disappointed at the lack of action.

A loud noise turned my attention to my right as something I guessed was a door burst open and 2 guys and….. was that a freaking bear!?

I watched them with a raised eyebrow as they kept on with their conversation, completely missing that I stood only a few feet away.

"I don't know what to do, I have never dealt with something like this on my own okay"?

"Neither have we but we can't let our captain down, we just can't"

"Uhm… excuse me"? Ace said, trying to get their attention.

"I know that"?!

"heey, I'm still here"

"Then what should we do"

"I don't know alright"?

I sighed deeply and pinched the bridge of my nose.

"So they are ignoring me huh, or maybe they are just that dumb." I thought.

"HEY" I yelled, finally losing my temper.

"Hey Pen… Bepo… who is that"? The guy in the middle asked.

"I don't know"… the guy I guessed was penguin answered slowly.

"My name Is Portgas D Ace, my crew received an emergency signal from this… blob, and sent me to investigate. So… you in trouble"?

I wasn't sure what kind of answer I was expecting, but getting 3 bawling men stuck to me wasn't it.

"Oi, OI calm down and get off me"! I yelled, franticly trying to get the men of me.

When the 3 guys had finally calmed down a little they explained what had happened.

They had been attacked during a storm and their captain had gotten injured, and how they had barely managed to get out of there before their sub broke down.

"I see… well that's quite the pinch… I guess I'll have to help you then" I said with a big grin.

"SERIOUSLY"? the penguin guy screeched.

"Well, duh. What other reason would I have to travel here, if I wanted to kill you I would have done it already, right"? I laughed.

"I'm sorry"… the bear said making me sweat drop as the other two yelled at the bear for apologizing.

"what's whit these guys… honestly…" i mumbled under my breath as I followed the trio below deck.

-x-

I yawned loudly as I looked down at the sleeping captain.

I had managed to help the crew patch their sub up before taking a look at their captain to see if there was anything I could do.

I wasn't really a doctor, but growing up in a jungle you had no other choice but to learn how to stitch up a wound.

The crew was so thank full that they had decided to give me a ride back to the Moby, but it didn't feel right considering their captain was knocked out so I declined.

I yelped in surprise as the submarine shook and I just managed to prevent the unconscious captain from falling to the floor.

"what the hell are they doing, morons" I growled.

I had taken a liking to this funny crew the short period of time, and the stories about their captain made me take an instant liking to him as well, cold as he sounded he sounded exactly as my type of guy. Pride full and loyal to his friends.

On the other side of the room, penguin and Saschi had woken up by the loud sounds and shaking and looked around the room confused and sleepy.

Suddenly the door slammed open and a crewmember appeared, out of breath and a terrified expression on his face.

"THE MARINES IS HERE, THEY FOUND US THEY ARE HERE FOR CAPTAIN" He screamed.

The ship shock again and the other two wasted no time in running out of the room.

I sent a look at the sleeping man before following. I had no doubt that on a normal day, this crew could hold their own just fine, but I would make sure that everything went fine anyway. I wasn't about to let my new friends die, and I'd be damned if the marines got what they wanted that easy.

As i neared the door to the sub, I could clearly hear the marine speak, and I could feel my blood boil.

"Trafalgar Law is nothing but a demon, hand him over and we might let you scum get out of here alive" The man spoke, and through my anger I rolled my eyes.

Before anyone else could speak, I walked out on deck and spoke, lightning up my whole right arm.

"And why should we hand over Trafalgar to the likes of you"? I said with a smirk, tipping my hat so that I could look at the man.

"That man is a good for nothing pirate, and I the great Captain Shmuss will bring him to justice" the man exclaimed proudly.

"Oi, oi, oi, ain't someone cocky today. Well, sorry to burst you bubble, but there is no way in hell that I would let any harm come to that man". I said smirking a sinister smile, before glaring darkly at the man.

"This crew is currently under my protection, now leave before I fry your brain for even suggesting handing my friend over" I said with a venomous voice, igniting both my arms and my shoulders on fire for extra intimidation.

"Hey, captain, I… I think that's fire fist Ace" A marine whispered to the Marine captain.

I felt a enormous urge to laugh as I saw the Captain blanch before screaming orders to "turn the fucking ship around" and as soon as the ship was a fair distance away, I couldn't hold it and fell to the ground, holding my stomach as I laughed. Obvious to the stunned and shocked crew, staring at me with disbelief.

-x-

Normal pov

"BYEEEE, REMEMBER TO SAY HI TO YOUR CAPTAIN FROM ME ALRIGHT"? Ace yelled as he waved the yellow sub goodbye.

He had just taken off to go back to the Moby Dick, and even though he was a bit sad to have to leave his new friends so soon, it felt good to be on his way back home.

He felt bad for leaving the way he did, he had no idea what the hell was wrong with Marco, but after thinking about it, leaving the way he did was not a good way to handle it.

But that didn't mean he wasn't still pissed.

As the sub had submerged once again, Ace sighed turning around to the open sea.

"Best to get this over with I guess" He thought as he flew over the ocean.

-x-

Ace sighed as he looked up at the dark sky.

He had been back for about 30 minutes now but still hadn't gone to look for Marco, their fight still fresh in his mind.

Usually, Ace wasn't one to run from a fight, and every part of him practically screamed at him to find Marco, but all of this was so confusing he forced himself to sit down and think it over, he felt as if he backed down, he'd lose something precious to him, but he had the feeling that if he rushed head in to this, he might lose something regardless.

It wasn't like Marco at all to get emotional like that, he'd of course seen him sad, happy, and Ace shuddered as he thought the word Angry, remembering the times Marco had lashed out at him for the pranks he did.

But this? This wasn't like Marco at all!

"Just what the hell is going on here" Ace mumbled, frowning.

-x- Marco's POV evening.

I gasped for air after emptying my stomach in the toilet and groaned as my stomach hurt.

I hadn't been eating since Ace left earlier that day and to say my stomach wasn't pleased was a big understatement, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it. It was always the same whenever we fought, I'd just lose my appetite completely. Ace wasn't happy at all with this habit of mine and always made sure to feed me afterwards. That was probably the only upside, Ace could never stay mad at me for too long and always made sure to apologize if he did something wrong.

I thought back to the first real argument we'd had, Ace had stayed away for a whole week until he noticed my starved state. I had never seen Ace that upset than the moment he realized I had stopped eating.

He had dragged me to the kitchen forcing me to eat until my stomach had grown comically. You can't even imagine the food coma afterwards.

Slowly not to upset my stomach I rose from my kneeled down position in front of the toilet and walked to our bedroom to get some rest. I really wanted to wait for Ace, but considering how beat I was that probably wasn't going too happened.

As I entered the room we shared I felt like someone punched me really hard in the stomach and let out a strangled sound at the feeling.

"What the hell was that, yoi" I asked myself, furrowing my brows.

I stood still for a while, stroking the spot where it hurt before shrugging it off. After all, I was pregnant, and who was I to say that wasn't normal.

"I really hope Ace come's back soon… miss him.." I thought as I lay down, needless to say I was asleep in seconds.

The next time I woke up it was still dark outside, and I guessed I hadn't been asleep for too long.

I was confused as to why I had woken up, ever since the pregnancy started I had no problem sleeping all night through, and preferably a good bit into the day as well.

I slowly sat up, gasping as I felt the pain in my lower stomach.

I felt worry flowing over me and I quickly got up from the bed.

As fast as I dared I searched the room for clothes and quickly found my pants and favorite shirt.

After I put the pants on and was about to put the shirt on, I came to a stop as I got a look on myself in the mirror.

Putting a hand on my belly I traced the outline of my abs, Thatch's words from the meal a couple of days earlier replaying in my head as I looked at the once rock hard abs. they were still there but they were less defined and there was no doubt that I had gained a few pounds.

I gave my beloved shirt a look before throwing it aside and after a little closet digging I found one of Ace's old shirts from before he decided that "well yes I am indeed to sexy for my shirt", and put it on.

It was still pretty formfitting and showed pretty much every inch of my upper body, but at least it hid the fact that I had indeed started to get "plushy" as Thatch had so simply put it, and I started making my way out.

I wasn't sure where I was going, but I had the sudden urge not to be alone, but almost the moment I started to walk through the corridor towards the deck I felt a sharp pain in my stomach.

I gritted my teeth and leaned against the wall as I continued to make my way over to the deck.

I was starting to feel scared now, even though I wouldn't admit it, I had no idea what the hell was happening and I wanted, NEEDED my family right now. Anyone would due, as long as I didn't have to be alone right now.

As the door to the deck came into sight and i could hear the music coming from the other side I was starting to feel dizzy, and as I reached the door I was panting from the effort of keeping myself upright.

"I don't feel too good, yoi" I said with a weak voice, almost like a whisper, trying to catch my breath.

I pushed the door open and was met with the sight of my family dancing, drinking and having fun.

I could hear someone talking to me, but the dizziness was getting stronger and I couldn't make out the words. It was like they was talking from under water.

I gripped the soft fabric of my shirt with the hand resting on my stomach, and closed my eyes, taking deep breaths trying to get the dizziness away and ease the pain.

I was surrounded by my family now, I was safe, everything was going to be okay.

I could still feel the other person talking to me, I could hear the worry in the persons voice but I still couldn't make out any words.

"M' fine".. I mumbled. without opening my eyes I took a shaky step forward but suddenly I felt a sharp pain in my stomach, it felt like someone had stabbed me with a sword and with a pained sound I fell to my knees, clutching my stomach with both hands.

I gritted my teeth at the stabbing pain and didn't notice when the music around me died out, I didn't register the panicked sounds of my family as I fell on to my side, whimpering in pain.

It just hurt SO MUCH! I could barely breath, and my breath came in sort gasps.

I could faintly hear panicked screams around me and the feeling of being lifted up by two strong arms before the dizziness took over and I passed out.

When I opened my eyes, I noticed that I wasn't in my and Ace's bedroom but in the infirmary.

I tried to remember what the hell happened yesterday and felt my eyes widened as I remembered what happened.

"I really must have scared everyone" I mumbled, feeling a pang of guilt for scaring my family like that.

"You got that right" a soft voice to my right said and I looked over to see a frowning Ace.

"Ace, yoi" I whispered, taking in the worried image of my younger lover.

"You really scared the shit out of everyone, I don't think I have ever seen everyone loose it like that before, it would have looked funny if.. you know." Ace said with a small smile making my heart skip a beat.

"I'm sorry" I said, looking down.

"It's ok, but you have to promise never EVER to scare me like that again, alright"? Ace said, putting a finger under my chin to make me look at him.

"I promise" I said, making Ace smile and kiss my forehead.

After a while Ace leaned back in the chair and crossed his arms, looking serious.

"So" He started, and I could feel my heart beating faster.

"Care to tell me what the hell is going on"?

Ace's POV

After I had asked my lover what the hell was going on, there was a silence, and I could almost smell the panic radiating off of Marco, making me frown.

A few minutes passed and I was starting to get impatient, wanting to get an answer.

"Well"? I asked, getting a small yelp in response. I would have laughed if the situation wasn't so serious, and my worry for the blonde only kept on rising together with the irritation caused by the answer he wouldn't give me.

Normal POV

Marco looked away at the question, not daring to look at Ace. "nothing, I'm fine, yoi" Marco mumbled, and Ice had to fight down the urge to punch a hole through the wall in frustration.

"What do you mean by nothing? Before I left you were normal, calm and everything was perfect, we shared the most amazing night together, and when I get back, you are emotional, you sleep all the time, and yesterday… I don't know what to call that Marco, but that is NOT nothing. And the worst part is that you won't TELL me what's wrong damn it! Marco I LOVE you, but you need to TRUST me"!
Ace all but yelled, and watched as Marco's face turned into a expression of hurt.

Ace sighed, sitting down on the edge of the bed, putting a hand on Marco's stomach. He was surprised at the unusual soft feeling, and faintly wondered if Marco had gained some weight. The flinch from the blonde answered his question and he smiled lovingly.

"So that's it, huh… stupid phoenix" He thought. He looked up at the blondes face and had to fight down a laugh at the blonde's face. A blush had spread over his nose and cheeks, and he looked like he wanted to disappear into thin air.

Ace smiled a toothy smile as he started to rub his lovers now softer belly, earning a squeak of surprise making Ace giggle. He slowly bent forward and lifted the blonde's shirt and pressed a kiss onto his less defined abs.

As he lifted his head, he saw the unsure look in Marco's eyes, and rolled his eyes before pulling him into a hug.

"Did you really think that I'd find you less attractive just because you gained a little weight"? he mumbled into the blonde's soft locks, earning a hum in response.

"Sorry to be the one to tell you this but, that is the most impossible thing I have ever heard. There is no way in hell possible that I'll ever find you less attractive, no matter how much weight you gain. I love you Marco" Ace whispered in his ear making Marco smile as he melted into the hug.

They stayed in the hug for what felt like hours, only parting when Marco's stomach let out a loud rumble, making Ace laugh as a deep blush colored Marco's cheeks.

"You'll wait here, I'll get some food for you". Ace said, kissing his cheek before standing up to leave.

Marco didn't know what he was thinking as he watched Ace walk towards the door, it was like his brain said 'fuck it, if you don't do something, then i will', and before he had the chance to catch up, the real reason for his weird behaving had been shouted loud and clear into the room, and it was like the time itself stopped as Ace froze mid step. Marco gulped loudly and with his heart in his throat he watched as Ace slowly turned around to look at Marco, wide eyes and mouth slightly open. He closed it and opened it a few times, the seconds turning into minutes feeling like an eternity before one single word left his mouth.

"What"?

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CLIFFHANGEEERRR

We all hate them, but they make the next chapter sooo much sweeter :D