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"Wait… so you can't fly?" I shook my head as a response to the chef's question. I'm already out of the infirmary after Maybelle told me so and yeah, most of the crew asked me if I can fly but the thing is: I can but I don't know how.
"I obviously can. I just don't know how coz it only came out now." The chef held his chin for a second before snapping his fingers.
"Marco can teach you!" Marco?
"What?"
"He's a bird remember? He can teach you how to fly. I'll call him." The chef rushed towards who knows where as I silently wait by the side of the deck.
*
"Try to flap your wings yoi." It's been an hour and I still haven't got the flapping of wings thingy. I tried flapping them again but I saw Marco shook his head.
"You're only flapping your right side yoi. Try flapping your arms first then your wings." I nodded my head and did what he said. I flap my arms then started to flap my wings. There I saw him nodded his head.
"You got it yoi." I smiled and panted for breath. Learning how to fly takes a lot of energy. I wiped the sweat on my brows and stretched my arms.
"Yo! Have some snacks!"
*
"Marco look out!" Izou warned the blonde but Ace brought the First Division Commander down on the floor of the deck. The kid has been trying to fly without the supervision of Marco and sadly he crash landed all the time. This time he landed on top of the blonde.
"Why are you flying without me yoi?" The kid pouted and sat up but not removing his self from the blonde.
"I just wanted to learn ok? Besides, I don't want to bother you." The blonde raised his eye brow. Bother? He never thought Ace as a bother. Gently cupping the kid's face with his hands, he slowly rubbed his cheek with his thumb.
"Don't think that you are a bother to me Ace yoi. Because you'll never be." The kid's eyes widened but soon smiled and leaned on the man's touch.
"Thanks Marco." The man gave him a soft smile. Seeing Ace like this, made him feel … contented and full. He knew that time he love the kid, not just like a brother but more than that. Will the kid feel the same? Thinking about it, he is way older than him. It's impossible for the kid to give the blonde's love back. Shoving those thoughts away, he just enjoyed the moment until…
"Zeyahaha! I'm back! Where is my Ace?" Ace recognized the voice and immediately got off of Marco to meet the man.
"Teach!" The man smiled as the raven haired kid approached him. He then reached out his hand to messed the kid's hair. Noticing Ace's wings, he gently caressed them with his free hand.
"What's this? You have wings?" The kid nodded his head.
"A long story." The man hummed in response as he continue to caressed the kid's wings.
"Been ok with my brothers?" Ace smiled and jumped.
"Yeah! They been nice and Marco's teaching me how to fly!" Those who are on the deck secretly smiled while watching the kid act like a child. They maybe happy but there is one who is not enjoying the view.
*
"Wait! You're leaving again?" Teach sighed and smiled at the kid. He haven't been in the ship for the whole day and now he needs to leave again. He placed his hand on the kid's shoulder.
"I need to Ace. Besides... You got my brothers." Using his free hand, he brought out an orange sash. The kid wondered what it is for until the man tied the sash around his waist.
"… and this sash…" The kid held the end of the sash and looked at the man. The man gave him a one last smile before jumping overboard and landing on the small boat. Ace didn't bother to watch him sailed away. What for anyways? Everyone leaves. No one stays behind. The kid sadly sighed.
Meanwhile, Marco began to walked towards the kid. He knew the kid is sad and needs someone. Wrapping his arms around the waist of the kid, he hugged him from behind. Not minding the kid's wings, he tighten his hug.
"We're here Ace."
*
"Come on Ace! You can do it!" It's been three days and Ace's flying lessons… well… didn't improved that much. Marco notice the kid is hesitant to fly and he cannot see why. So he decided to intensify the lesson.
"No I can't! It's too high!" They were currently on top of the mast. Seeing that Ace mind need a little push, Marco planned to teach the kid using the way of the mother birds. That's right. Mother birds throw their chick and let the chick will fly back to them. This way of course, made Ace hugged Marco's legs because of fear.
"Ace… you need to learn how to fly and no buts on this one yoi." The blonde picked the kid up. The kid struggled and grabbed anything that he can used to stop this nonsense.
Meanwhile, Whitebeard and along with the commanders looked up to see what will Marco do to the kid. They waited…
*
A scream coming from the kid startled the crew on the deck. There they saw Ace falling down from the mast. They panicked.
"Marco! He's not gonna make it!" The kid was about to get splat on the floor and they can't do anything. They called Marco's name all over again but no one came. Just then, before the kid hit the floor, a blue bird grabbed Ace's by his legs and landed him on the floor gently.
*
"Marco… the kid is nowhere to be found." I sighed with anger and guilt. I totally regret what I did a while ago because now he hate me. When I landed Ace on the floor, the kid was absolutely shaking in fear. I was about to carry him back to his room when he slapped away my hands and looked at me angrily with tears on his eyes.
"I hate you!" he shouted before running towards his room.
*
"Ace yoi… come out.. You need to eat." I'm currently outside of his door, knocking and begging him to eat.
"Go away!" I sighed. It hurts to hear that from him but what can I do? I did this to him. Not knowing what to do I sat outside of his door and spoke.
"Ace… I'm… I'm really sorry for what I've done. A while ago I know that you're scared but still I did it… I'm really sorry. .. I…" I choked and I can feel tears starting to form in my eyes. I breathe to stop the tears from falling down and continue.
"Please forgive me Ace…" Silence. The man sighed and was about to stand and leave when the door burst open, and a pair of arms wrapped around the commander. The kid… the kid is hugging him tight. The man was caught off guard. Never did he expect the kid to react this way. He did dream it and hope but never did he expect. He sighed and wrapped his hands around the kid's waist. He spoke.
"I'm sorry Ace. I didn't mean for you to get scared. I just…" Burying his face on the kid's neck, he let out a sob. The kid smiled and tangled his fingers on the blonde's hair.
"Silly bird."
*
"Marco! Marco! Look!" The blonde brought down to the newspaper to see what the kid is up to. His eye brows furrowed. The kid's wings are nowhere to be seen.
"Ace? Your wings!" The blonde panicked and rushed towards the boy, throwing the newspaper in the process. He grabbed the boy's shoulder and turned him around. No scars. No wings. The boy laughed and turned around to face the blonde.
"It's ok! I can control it now." The boy brought out his wings and flap them again before hiding them again under his skin. The blonde's jaw dropped on the ground.
"Don't scare me like that!" The boy just laughed at the commander.
*
"Good night Ace!" I waved my hand to them and retreated to my quarters. Lying on my bed, I stared at the ceiling thinking.
I know everyone can accept me here. I know that. And I know you are thinking that I will accept Whitebeard's mark.
My answer is...
No…
I can't….
Purupuru!
I automatically grabbed the Den Den Mushi beside my bed and answered it. Besides I know who it is and it's a good thing she called.
"Ace…" I smiled and brushed my hair with my fingers before responding.
"Kai… How's life?" The snail laughed sarcastically.
"Shouldn't I be the one asking that question?" I sighed. She's right.
"I don't know what to do Kai…" The snail sighed.
"Want me to come over there? Besides, you're still in the Whitebeard's ship right?" I shook my head.
"No need Kai… it's just that… they've been good to me ever since the beginning." The snail stared at me.
"Then accept their mark… if your hesitant because of HIM then never mind that… What's important is that your happy…" She has a point though but…
"Know what I'll come over there.. Think until tomorrow…" I sighed and nodded my head…
"Yeah… thanks…"
*
Well, this is the day. The day where I'll be leaving this ship. I know they've been nice to me and such but… I don't know. I just know that I can't.
A knocking on my door startled my thoughts. Hearing the door opened, I glanced back and saw the First Division Commander standing on my door way. Arms crossed and pleading eyes, he called out my name.
"Ace…" I raised my hand stopping him. Sighing I grabbed my watermelon bag and swing it in my shoulder.
"I'm sorry Marco but I can't really stay. No matter how many times you asked I can't." he shut his eyes and nodded his head. He sighed.
"Is there anything we could do to make you stay yoi? Especially I …" the man shut his eyes. I looked away. Seeing him like this… makes me …. Guilty...
"Enemy spotted." The blonde looked at me in the eyes before running towards the deck. A minute later I heard screams and shouts. I rushed towards the deck and saw some of the crew getting thrown overboard by…
"Kai…" The girl looked at my direction and sheathed her staff on her back.
"Ace… Told you I'll come by…" One of the crew started dashing towards behind her back. Seeing her eye getting irritated, she used her devil fruit to throw the man overboard.
"Marines!" Our attentions were immediately on the Marine ship that is currently coming towards the Moby Dick. As the ship grew closer, I got a better view. My eyes widened and immediately looked at Kai. She too was shocked but...
"You brought HIM here?!" She shook her head.
"I didn't!" My heart beat started to race faster when we heard a loud thud. A lot of the crew gasped in surprise. I gulped and turned around.
"Akainu…" The Marine looked at the Pirate but didn't say anything. He started to scanned around and stopped when he saw me. Oh shit.
"Ace!" Holy shit! Before I can ran, he dashed already towards me blocking my escape route. My legs started to shiver as I glanced up.
"D-dad?"
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Hello everyone! I am back again with a new chapter! I know this is a major shock for everyone. What a plot twist isn't it? ahaha
If you are wondering who is this Kai, I already introduced her in my third story which is The Kid (The Phoenix's Fire (Marco x Ace) Sequel). This character is of course a figment of my imagination.
Anyhow, thank you so much for waiting and if you are wondering when will be the next update...
well i have three words for y'all
I.Don't.Know
That's right guys! I don't know when will I update because I am also updating my other stories.
Thank you guys for waiting!
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