A/N:: Sorry for the delay, I meant to update everyday, but the holiday being close and I had some thing to do. So I apologize, it was supposed to be a treat on every day updates. This is done, just reviewing the last chapter for any fixes I need to make. So I will go ahead and update twice today! So sit tight and I will here in a few minutes! Recheck it for a second and then it will follow! (remember this is solely a fast-paced story!)

To vaguely answer questions; Ace knew Marco's name in the beginning because it was placed there, because in some cases calling out a demons name brings them to more focus to either speak or dispel them (depending on the case) and so it formed into Ace's mind because he left himself open and soon found himself binding with Marco. I don't hate or dislike Sabo, I absolutely love him! It just has him slipping into a bad guy perspective mostly because I like thinking he isn't innocent. But he will not make an appearance here, just to let you know. With Luffy, well I'm not really brushing up on that, this is based around other things! Then on the whole power system I get it from Superpower Wiki (powerlisting dot wikia dot com) I don't take everything listed for certain abilities, but I do snag most of it. Myth is so different in perspectives and I wanted to go along some of these lines.

Hope that helped clear anything up for you all!

Enjoy!

Meet the Family

Law had messaged me and after Marco had left, I was offering for my friend to come over. Besides the fact that I was going to gush, I needed to make sure he was okay. I had been hoping it wasn't something to do with him seeing me with someone. The last thing I needed was to lose a friend, especially one of my best friends.

"Hey, Pandabear!" I mentioned as I was in the common area of my dorm and Lavi was moving around, some girl lingering with him.

It wasn't anything new, we got along pretty well, but we didn't talk with one another much. It was the main, 'hey how's it going' and if we weren't returning that night. Not that we kept track, but it was sometimes nice to know so I don't think I imagined the door opening. We just mutually agreed on that since we have difference of opinion and just knew we wouldn't click properly.

"Good to see you, Ace-ya." The words came out as he walked in so I could close the door and nodded to Lavi as he was moving to the couch with his girl in his shirt and probably underwear.

"Try not to be loud you two." I commented in a joking manner seeing it amused him, it's not like I really cared since I have heard him with plenty of girls.

More than half seemed to be completely faking it, which was part of the reason I didn't quite give in to sleep with anyone yet. Not only that, but even with just foreplay, I liked to moan and I literally had one girl comment on how weird it was. Sure, a few would say that they didn't mind, but it made me a bit self-conscious. Not with Marco though, he enjoyed every single noise I made and tried to draw out as much as he could.

"Should I say the same to you as well?" A laugh left me as Lavi gave a look, a bit confused on probably the rumors going around campus right now. Plus, the girl with him looked with a flicker of interest and curiosity.

"No, I'm only anchored to one person." I grinned whilst moving down the short hall that held two doors and we went for my door that was a little further down than Lavi's.

We entered my room and Law went to my bed to kick off shoes. I smiled whilst closing my door and moving to soon plop next to him on the bed. My back found my bed as I relaxed and he shifted to peer to me with an eyebrow raised.

"Tell me what's up, Law." A snort left him as he shifted to lay back with me and I had arms behind my head.

"Nothing really, just trying to figure some things out." The words came out and I noticed he put feet up on the bed so his knees were bent. "Tell me about your man candy." This chortle left me as I soon shifted to my side with a grin to him and that had him smile to me.

"You asked for it!" I mentioned before going off about Marco, forgoing any demon and demigod talk since that was definitely not important to talk about. Words interjected at certain points, but overall he didn't appear different about it and it made me wonder if Marco was just overthinking everything.

"He sounds good for you, Ace-ya."

"You think so?" The question left me in a serious tone and he chuckled with his body shifting as he was on his side as well.

"Of course. I'm glad you were able to find someone, especially after what happened." A slight frown was on me as I patted to his shoulder.

"It's not your fault, Pandabear. It was practically Kidd's fault for pissing you off and had you cashed in that favor, which was to mainly torture our friend."

"Back fired a bit." He mentioned and I laughed lightly with a smile as I rested my chin to a hand as my elbow was propped up.

"Nah, everything is fine now. No need to dwell on something like that." My free arm shifted to the air so I could shrug and he snorted lightly. It grew quiet as he seemed to be thinking of something.

"Ace-ya," he began with my name and eyes flickered to me in a serious look. "If anything happens, you would call for me, right?"

"Yes, but what do you mean?"

"If he hurts you or anything, you will come straight to me, right?" Surprise was on me as I wasn't sure what he implied, but I gave a reassuring smile.

"Of course, I would need someone to bitch to anyways on that." We laughed at that before moving my hand from my chin and rested a cheek to my bicep. "I love you, Panda, you are the greatest friend I could ever ask for."

"Same to you as well, Ace-ya."

"Gah!" The startled yell left me as I put my hand to my chest and leaned onto my desk with breaths trying to calm my racing heart.

"Put some clothes on."

"Nice to see you too, Bay." I remarked with a look to her as she was amused of my reaction and then I gazed questionably to the person next to her and she smiled.

"This is Curiel."

"Oh, Marco said you usually have headphones." Surprise showed on the man wearing a beanie, a zip up hoodie open to show a band tee and baggy pants over some vans.

"I usually do, but they are being fixed up right now." The man commented and I nodded before shifting to my drawers.

Pulling on a shirt and I moved to put on my usual boots since I already had shorts on, probably a good thing. Marco had a bit too much fun on my legs the other night, not that I was complaining since I bit him really hard. Which, by the way, I gave kudos to Bay—in my head—for holding out for almost a week before stopping in for the whole family visit thing.

"Alright," I slipped my wallet and keys into a pocket as I stood before them. "I'm ready."

"Good." She stated whilst gripping my hand and then Curiel's as he reached out for my hand. I didn't hesitate to take it and they both smiled at that. "Take us to the house, brother."

"Of course." My vision felt like it blurred around us, them being perfectly clear in my sights. The air changed, like as if we were floating before I felt grounded and then we were standing in a living space. A warm prickle was along my spine and I felt arms around my waist, hands releasing me. This grin spread on my lips as I shifted to notice Marco smiling to me.

"Glad you didn't get sick your first-time teleporting."

"It wasn't that bad, I feel a bit disorientated, but that's all." Lips pressed to mine before he pulled away to be beside me.

"That's good, lets g—!" A weight was there to my chest as I toppled back and was sprawled to the ground with a groan. "Haruta!" Snickers were above me as a young male with brown hair was grinning and I could see a dark red tail with a pointed end swaying to the side of him. Horns stood out of his hair, being dark red, and blue eyes shimmered to me as he saw my shocked expression as I began to speak.

"Your…"

"An Imp!" I blinked a few times before grinning wide, sitting up and it made him fallback this time.

"Cool! Is your tail prehensile*?!"

"Yes!" The cheer left him as he was soon crouched between my legs, probably being only in the mid four-feet range, with a slight bounce to him. "I like you!" Arms found my neck as he squeezed and I was shifting with his light bounces.

"Ah! He's here!" A new voice came through and Haruta shifted with an arm waving out before seeming to move and legs were around my waist.

"Back off, Thatch! I like him!"

"What?! You didn't give me a chance!"

"Ace is mine, yoi." This laugh left me at the words being said and I felt a hand grab mine as I was helped to stand up, the person being strong and I was viewing to amber eyes.

"Hey there, freckles!" He greeted and I flushed in slight embarrassment at being called that and whined out, not even phased that an imp was latched to me. "Quick question!" I was caught off guard at the sudden words and he was grinning. "Who is better, Batman or Superman?"

"… That's hard to decide, you know. Because if we want to go in to detail, Batman is more gadget-technology like and everything, but I would pick Iron Man over him. And then Superman has powers with cool abilities… Okay, no I'm going with Superman because he does some awesome stuff!" This broad grin was on him as he patted to my shoulder roughly.

"Great choice!" Thatch mentioned and I heard laughing before he was gripping my hand. "Come on! Dinner is starting soon!" Haruta held on in a cheer and I could hear Marco muttering out in slight irritation.

"Let me take him to Pops first!" We stopped in the hall and I noticed a tail wrapping around my arm as Haruta was leaning to the side.

"Oh yeah, he's about brewing a storm again."

"Yeah and Izo got pretty mad that he accidentally struck lightening at the clothes line." Thatch mentioned out in thought and soon I turned my head as a woman was standing next to me in a beautiful kimono with a defined eyebrow up at me in questioning and her face was in a perfect layer of makeup. "Oh, speaking of which."

"You are Ace?" Eyes were looking to me and I blinked before sputtering as Haruta was rubbing a cheek to my face.

"He's so cool, Izo!" I whined lightly before Marco had pulled the imp off and was giving this look to his brother when setting him down. A chuckle left me at seeing his jealousy flaring lightly and he came over with an arm around my waist.

"Come on…" Izo began walking down the hall the opposite way as I notice Thatch and Haruta bounding off with a 'see you soon' following.

"Izo has a Spatial-Temporal Lock." I gave this look to Marco and he chuckled in amusement.

"I'm glad you think I know this all." Lips pressed to a cheek as he contained his humor.

"He can exist outside of space and time." I was surprised on that before realizing something and he looked to me in questioning. My mouth opened a few times as we reached the door that Izo stopped at.

"You may call me he or she, I do not mind." A smile of amusement was there on Izo and I flushed lightly in embarrassment. A hand opened the door and we moved in where I heard a rumbling laugh come out.

"About time! Let me see my new son!" Surprise was on me at hearing those words and a broad man standing up from a chair. He had a good height on him, being around seven feet or more and I was only barely five-eight. Marco had actually shifted away at this point and arms were soon crushing me in a hold. The rumble was loud in my ear as he lifted me with his hug and I whined lightly whilst huffing when he laughed harder.

"Pops, please don't crush him."

"Nonsense, my boy!" I was soon released and he began ruffling my hair, making me wobble a little. "Welcome home, son!" A feeling stirred in me as he pulled away with a grin to me, shifting his moustache as he did so, and I smiled back.

I met all the siblings and found out that Bay was part of the extended family, not wanting to be anchored. I was a little surprised on how everyone was welcoming to me. Most were demigods, a few being demons of sorts, and it was fun overall. It was insisted that I at least stay the night for breakfast since some of the family had to go back to other places. We couldn't really argue, Marco would move to say something, but even Pops was grinning with a look. So, we gave in and they were excited with a cheer for celebration on a new brother.

Thatch showed that he had powers like a super hero—which is why he questioned me—and that was impressive, being able to manipulate certain ones, but not all. I knew Haruta was an Imp, obviously, but he mentioned how he was of lower class demons. Though, he commented on how fast he was and it was remarkable to witness and I loved seeing him use his tail to grab things. I didn't know everyone's powers, but I had a vague idea on which were demigods or demons. The only demons were Haruta, Atmos, Jiru, and Kingdew.

Most were happy to see Marco interact with me, practically thanking me for making their brother so happy. It embarrassed my lover to the point he complained, but they all laughed it off. By the time the day and breakfast was over with, we made it back to my dorm, though I only got his spirit him. It made me complain lightly, since I always wanted to do things with him even more since it has a lot to do with that impulse of his demon blood, but he was making it easier for him to travel back to his home.

A chuckle was in my ear as I whined in complaint of just taking a shower and he wasn't helping. I sat in his lap with my back to his chest, just getting an activity out of the way so I could be a bit more clear-minded on spending time with him. We got to spend time together like this since I didn't have any classes and Pops told him not to go into work, being his boss as well.

"So what is Pops exactly?" I questioned and he looked to me as we rested in the bed, our hands linked together in my lap.

"Do you know of Ramiel?"

"Um, no…?" I did it in a curious tone since it sounded familiar, but I didn't really dwell on it.

"One of the Archangels." A fluttering was through my stomach along with confusion swirling in me and I shifted to look up in surprise.

"Pops is an Archangel?"

"Yes, but he doesn't go by that name unless it's business related in that retrospect." Shock was in me along with this stir I couldn't explain, but pushed it aside as I looked to the side in thought. "We also knew of another, but he became fallen some years ago."

"Fallen? I thought only one had already fallen?" I asked out in curiosity, at least knowing somewhat of the tale of Lucifer.

"Yes, Lucifer fell at the beginning of time, but this one did just some years ago. Possibly around a hundred?" The number had my jaw drop in surprise and sputtered lightly.

"Just a hundred?!" A chortle left him of amusement before lips pressed to my cheek a few times.

"I have been around for a long while, Ace. A year is like almost a mere week to us." Arms shifted as he released my hands to have a hold of me and this confused noise left me. "Though I would give a lifetime to just spend as much more time with you." This frown found me at the realization of what he was meaning and grasped his arms whilst resting back against him.

That's right… Marco was immortal and would live on while I would eventually die. It made me actually feel bad for being with him since in the end, I would hurt him. Part of me now wished I had fought back, but I knew now that the first time I saw him it was all over. I wanted Marco for myself and now we both selfishly got what we wanted. I shouldn't dwell on it, though, I just had to make sure the time we are together are the best years and when it's later down the road, I should gently have him accept it. Even if it is painful to think about.

"Ow?" The question noise came out as I had flicked him in the forehead and he shifted so I could pout at him.

"Stop planning my funeral, damn it." This look was there as I shifted around, getting him to loosen up as I soon sat with legs on either side of him. "Enjoy this very tantalizing me." I grinned playfully with arms over his shoulders and he snorted with lips pressing to mine.

"I'm going to give you the most amazing life." Words spoke out and this chuckle left me as I gripped him close with more kisses.

"You are, huh? Then I will make sure to keep up." I told him and we felt inseparable at this moment.

"Any more questions, yoi?"

"Sort of."

"Hm?"

"What is the other fallen's name?" A slight huff left him, thinking of something horrible and I gave this look of curiosity.

"His name is Samael, but picked the name Teach most recently."

"Teach? What kind of name is that?" I questioned and he chortled at my reaction, gaining humor and amusement from it.

"I'm not sure, but it also doesn't matter. We just know to stay away from him, he is known to be the Venom of God and was once called the Archangel of Death."

"Oh great, so he is basically Death?" A look was there as if to confirm my question and this breath left me in exasperation. "That seems really dangerous."

"It is, yoi." A hum left me as I knew there was something else I wanted to ask him before I got sidetracked again.

"Oh, and explain our bond or whatever it is." This chuckle left him at the way I worded that and he rubbed hands along my hips.

"I can use it to connect with you, finding where you are unless of an interference. A means to travel to you in this form and I sense things about you." That last part had me tilt my head and he smiled up at me. "Depends on certain things, like I can tell when you are in pain, but not the extent of the injury. Or if you are even awake or asleep, and I can also tell when you are feeling horny," a smirk there had me flush lightly and he chortled lightly. "There is also small things that come through, like if you want to see me or if you are thinking about me, but they are faint."

"Oh geez, how do you get anything done with my thoughts?" We laughed lightly to that as he pressed kisses to me chastely.

"Like I said; not really, and they are faint mostly, so far anyway. I've never bonded with someone before, so I am learning along the way as well." That kind of made me happy, thinking we would be going through this together.

"Okay, okay, enough of this talk." Arms pulled him down so I could kiss him and he chuckled whilst returning it. "Mh, I just want to kiss you before you have to leave."

"How do you know I need to leave?" The question came out in curiosity as he looked to me and this confusion was on me.

"Huh… I don't know. But tell Pops I said I can't wait to come by again." A grin was on me and this look was there before shaking his head. Lips showed a smile as he shifted so I could meet him for kisses, passionately moving together as I closed my eyes in bliss.

"Let's go!" It was like I lost my breath and groaned as I opened bleary eyes to the figure sitting on top of me.

"Haruta?" I asked out in a groggy noise and he was chuckling away whilst a laugh was out in the air.

"Come on, sleepy head! Thanks again, Curiel!" I heard a suction sound, recognizing it as the teleportation ability, and then my arm grabbed. "Up! Up!"

"Ugh, stop shaking me!"

Okay, this isn't the first time they have done this, so it was no surprise and made me make sure I wore underwear to bed. They weren't at all fazed by the marks on my body, knowing I was with Marco in that aspect. None of them were really, now that I think about it. Izo has visited me as well, wanting to get to know me and would sometimes just chat with me. It was welcomed since school sucked majorly lately and my gramps was being persistent with those papers to join the marines since I'm not doing that great in my classes.

"Let me get dressed and brush my teeth, geez!" I about hollered as Haruta rolled off with laughter and I began stumbling out of my bed. Thatch was messing with Haruta as I moved along to the bathroom.

Yeah, first time meeting them a month ago and I still can't believe it on some days. Marco visits in person more often now, meeting Lavi on more occasions now. Then I stay at the main house, they call it which sounded good to me, and the people either living there or staying for a while enjoy spending time with me. I loved that they didn't show indifference that I am the only mortal in the home. It was nice to have a family since I practically lost mine when Luffy disappeared and gramps doesn't really count.

Brushing my teeth and slipping on my shorts, I soon moved back to my room. They somehow wrangled to get my bed made and I was pulling on a shirt and socks next. When getting boots on, Haruta was on the back of my desk chair brushing my hair. He was light and easily perched on it with his shoes since they are those toe-shoe things, supposed to be closer to barefoot, but good for your feet. When he finished, he got off the chair with a hop and I got up from my spot. My phone, keys, and wallet found my pockets as we began moving for the door.

Leaving the room, Lavi was stumbling out of his with a palm rubbing to his eye. There was this look in confusion before waving it off as he moved down the hall first and I chuckled. Lavi gave up even questioning when other people were in my room, even when he doesn't remember them coming in. We followed behind him, keeping quiet and that had me thanking them in my head for being respectful to my roommate. Our feet moved out of the dorm and they began to chatter lively with me.

"Arcade! Arcade!" Haruta shouted and it was so weird seeing him without his characteristics. Thatch and I agreed whilst moving down the sidewalk in chatter to the place we spent most of our time together.

Challenges brewed as we played all sorts of games and our traditional hockey table game that I won this time around. We were having a blast like usual and talked of various things pertaining to the family mainly. Bay was staying at the home for a few days and would be picking up Thatch and Haruta at three. Next after the arcade was pizza and some bowling to pass the time since we always goofed off there. The clock was weighing heavily on getting close to three so we headed back for my dorm. That's when we ran into a woman who seemed to be confused on where she was.

"Miss, are you okay?" Thatch asked out as she soon turned to us and it was a little weird seeing dull eyes looking to us. They were glassy like, almost as if she was partially dead and I hoped that it just meant she was partly blind instead.

"Um, yes? I think? I'm not sure where I am?" The questioning was there, dark curled locks resting past her shoulders and she looked to us all again. "I'm sorry, I guess I really don't have a clue where I am."

"We can help, Ace lives in this area." That had me do a small wave and give a reassuring smile. A curt nod left her in understanding and I moved to be in front of her by Thatch.

"Can you tell where you need to go?" The question left me and this short nod was there as if she was thinking over something. Eyebrows scrunching in light confusion and lips were pale looking; in all reality, I wanted to take her to a hospital.

"The Barter Studio." Confusion left me with eyebrows rising and she gave me a look. "My friend lives in the area and he works there as a janitor, so yes I know it's closed." A smile showed sweetly on her and it was good that she seemed more stable with her thoughts.

"Oh, okay. Then it's actually nearby." I looked to Thatch and Haruta who were smiling whilst beginning to follow as I led the way, the woman walking next to me. "I'm glad we could help, ma'am." The words left me politely and she gave a smile that never seemed to reach those foggy eyes. It was at least a five-minute walk, pacing well, and we found the building where she went to the alleyway.

"He wanted me to meet him in the back." An unsure noise came out as Thatch moved forward with hands waving a little.

"Let us check to make sure it's okay, just in case." An agreeance left me and this surprised look showed, but those eyes stayed indifferent.

"Thank you, I appreciate that." A smile showed and I was a bit bothered how she seemed to not fully show her emotions. Thatch began moving to the alleyway and she slowly followed behind, I guess deeming he was a good protector. Haruta and I followed, giving a glance to one another in agreement, and our eyes keeping alert to our surroundings. This noise left Thatch in success and we rounded to the back of the building where our brother stood with a grin.

"It's all clear, miss."

"Thank you for bringing them." The voice was deeper and suddenly the body before us swirled in a black shadow.

"Thatch!" Haruta shouted and I looked to notice this hand through his abdomen. Shock was through me at the sight and felt as everything was rushing together. Haruta moved to attack a man that soon pulled his hand out and tossed our brother to the side. The man with swirling darkness around him was laughing out and dark eyes gleamed to me. Fear flared through my body as I began shifting away, but only bumped into something. Surprise was through me as I noticed the man gone and blue eyes were wide to me. "ACE!"

"You will do fine." I couldn't move anywhere as I felt a heavy weight to my feet and suddenly this sharp feeling was in my neck as it felt like he was gripping there. Gasping breaths filled me as I couldn't move my body and Haruta was shouting to me. Everything blurred, the brunette becoming unrecognizable as he was moving to me, and I felt as my body buckled to fall to knees.

I never can stay away from trouble and drama, muahahahaha!

*Prehensile - (chiefly of an animal's limb or tail) capable of grasping.