Freedom Fighters Pirates

by kerennie

Macey changed things without meaning, how was she meant to be know that she wasn't meant to exist in this world? That by her being here was going to change a lot of things for a lot people. How was she meant to know that her showing up was going to change Ace's, Sabo's and Luffy's futures? How was she meant to know? But one thing for sure, Freedom will happen. DiffDF Ace

23. Chapter 19

Macey: and we are back with the main story this chapter! the next Omake is being written as we speak and so is the next main chapter as well.

like holy shit... 33 reviews... i think i died and heaven...

Macey: ignore kerennie, she's been on cloud 9 and in shock since she saw it.

100 reviews... we got past 100 reviews...

Macey: anyway... congrats Himeka for being the 100th reviewer. congrats Lady Devine for being the 70th follower and PokémonNarutoLover for being the 50th fav. though the follow and fav ones are probably late... still, congrats guys.

Marco: are we seriously going to be answering that many reviews?

Sabo: i have no idea... *whispers* can kerennie even survive replying that many reviews?

Marco: does it look like i would know?

Jack: i'm more worried about our count is going to be replying to that many reviews...

33 reviews last chapter AND we got past 100...

Macey: this might take a moment, give a moment folks *hits me over the back of the head with a metal staff*

OUCH! MACEY!

Macey: there, she's back to normal. we were getting to the reviews.

right, reviews... okay, let's do this. so many reviews, so little time *can't stop smiling- so happy* to the reviews!

26 people... there are 26 individuals to reply too... holy shit... this going to take like 5, 000 odd words or so, to answer. okay, here we go!

Faye-

I believe we're all praying for Marco's safety right now. God only knows what Naomi is gonna think of Marco this time… oh right, that's me XD. You'll just have to patiencely wait for the next Omake chapter to find out.

Yes, Macey is going to cut her cut, just not this chapter. We'll hear all about it next main chapter. How is Sabo going to react? I think it might involve some begging of her to not cut too short, since we all know it's hard to talk Macey out of something once she has made up her mind about it.

The whole manners and Ace thing, he is still gonna be the polite person we know and love when he grows up. Maybe even better, Macey will teach him manners. And the whole Revolutionary Army thing… well, I am still working on that but at this moment in time it will either be Koala who takes Sabo's position as Dragon's No. 2 OR an OC will. Haven't decided yet. But we hear from them every now and then. After all, what's-his-name likes Macey, who is what's-his-name? not telling, that's a secret.

Macey's and Sabo's couple name is…

Luffy: Mabo!

So yeah, MaBo as you have it is it. Luffy gets the final say in it and he won't change his name on it but Sama or SaMa… bahahahaha! I love it! I don't mind Koala x Sabo and I also don't mind Ace x Marco ships either. But anyway… here's the update.

Himeka-

I am back! Sorry it took so long guys, I kind of got distracted with helping my sister with my baby nephew again, he's three months old now. Then I had soccer cup comp nearly all day Sunday, my Sunday and some of yours Saturdays. It gets confusing being a day or hours ahead of others sometimes…

Anyway, Melody is funny and of course she wants to know who Naomi is. not many people, especially other girls/females can get the jump on Marco like Naomi did and GET AWAY with it. and Melody isn't an idiot, she can tell that Marco is interested in Naomi so of course she wants to get know someone who had caught his interest.

Yes, Macey is really like both of her parents combined, isn't she? It is partly a good thing- because Macey is nice and kind then it is partly bad because she is scary when angry like them. lols. I wouldn't want to be on the receiving of an angry Macey (o her parents or mine parents) either. It would be like angry if you were against the ASL trio altogether and they were mad/angry *scary thought and shivers* you do feel more bad for the opposing team, don't you? Since they are all insanely strong.

I have even more reviews this time come compared to last time XD! I love it!

We're all praying that Marco doesn't get punch by Naomi again.

Macey: nope, not even one secret about my parents. The sercets are thiers and theirs alone, not even for Luffy's puppy dog eyes.

I know right? The Marines are real assholes aren't they? Expect for Garp and some others like Coby and Corazon and Kuzan. Yes, they managed to catch Naomi, don't worry, Marco is going to help her.

Why can't she date the people she researches? Well, mostly because it's kind of unethical? It would like a doctor sleeping with patients. It will kind of get explained in the next omake a little. but that's the main and best way I can think of explaining it. that it's unethical, and yes, there's a rule about it as well. But it's not going to really stop Naomi, especially as she gets to know Marco.

Naomi has been known to not always follow the rules you know XD.

Sanae6700-

I know right? How is something meant to be peacefully and willingly yet no choice? It makes no sense, stupid Marines. There is nothing peacefully or willingly about being forced to go anywhere with anyone. The Marines are being hypocrites.

You can feel bad towards all three I guess. Yes, anything is possible Naomi. That's why I love her so much. She always keeps thing interesting.

Yes, those two are so in denial… OMG! They acting like Tsunderes almost aren't they!? Bahahaha! I didn't realise that till now. I do think Naomi feels a little bad about punching him, she is thinking about him, a lot, isn't she?

Your right, I think if Marco and Naomi were real you might be possibility be killing you with murderous intent by saying that. But it's just so fun, they lllliiiikkkkkeeeee each other!

Naomi: DO you WANT us to KILL you? *murderous aura coming from both her and Marco*

Oh Naomi… Marco… what are you two doing here? *laughing nervously* shit… *sweat dropping* um… back to the review! It is sad those two didn't get to be with each other longer, yes, Marco was very devastated about what he thought was their deaths- if he didn't go into GBFBD mode. It was cute that Macey wrote him a letter when she was younger wasn't it?

No comment on anything else.

Anonymous-

Yes, Norman died and he did get what he deserved didn't he? I don't really think anyone is going to be miss him that much.

Yes, the marines are jerks.

Macey and revenge… let's look or talk about that later. I don't think anyone could blame Macey if she wants revenge and don't worry, she doesn't live on revenge. She isn't that kind of person but it always doesn't mean that she won't stop her from fighting against the Marines if they want to start to fight with her or get in her way.

Yes, that marine captain does need to brush up on his manners and yes, forcing someone into doing something that they don't want to do isn't what the marines should be doing. He did ask for it when he called her a girl disrespectfully then didn't stop. I don't know why others want to join the Marines either, a lot of the higher ups- aside from Garp and some other marines like Kuzan- do tend to abuse their position, don't they?

It is a chance for Marco and Naomi to make up. I think we all hope that she doesn't punch him this time too, though it was funny. I wonder how impressed or how unimpressed Naomi is going to be when she finds out that Marco has been with Whitebeard and has been a Whitebeard Pirate the whole time… it should be… I have no idea, interesting? Yeah, let's go with that. It should be interesting.

I can't ignore reviews… it would make me feel bad… and maybe look bad to some people. Why answer some reviews but not others? And none of the reviews I get annoy me, I don't care how long or how short they are. I love them all. I just laugh sometimes when I see a few people saying and asking for another update. I don't know why though, it just makes me smile and laugh. But another update should come up soon. I just need to finish writing chapter 5 of are we dating or our families? then I can finish omake 3 and do chapter 20 of PPF and chapter 6 of are we dating or our familes? and then do omake 4.

Waddles8893-

I am back. I aren't putting this story on hiatus- it's just taking time to write. Thank you for the luck, Marco is probably going to need to it too, or maybe not, who knows? Oh wait, I do XD. Next omake chapter will be out soon. I swear, just need to finish writing it first.

Macey will probably want another sister at some point or another… right though, I think she is fine. I think she want some older sisters too, Jack? how do we feel about seeing Ivankov?

Jack: I will fucking kill you if you even try

But Jacky!

Jack: no buts! I mean not getting changed into a girl for your own amusement! And DO NOT give Captain Mace any ideas or there will be hell to pay!

Blue, what do you think?

Jack: DO NOT GET BLUE INVOVLED IN THIS! *blushing like mad*

Blue *hugging Jack*: but I like Jacky the way he is… besides, I'm one who looks like a girl remember? It wouldn't be better if it was me than Jacky, I will still top though. Male or female!

*holding blood nose as I put my thumbs up to him* okay then, you hear all head and read that!

Jack: no! *wrapping his arms around Blue* don't touch or change a thing about Blue! I love him the way he is!

*fangirl screams in background*

I think you two are going to kill me and the fans with your couple cuteness. Your so cute!

I know right, *heavy sarcasm* fanatic marines, job well done. Okay, I'm stopping the sarcasm now. I kind of suck at it. anyway, I know right? The marines did a great job conniving Naomi to coming willingly with them. not, and I know right? Just because they are 'taking' Naomi wit them doesn't mean she will tell anything- not even if her own older brother Nix asked her or spoke to her.

Though, I have a feeling if he found out he would not be very impressed. And no, as far as I know the Marines don't have someone who can read minds or anything and if they even tried to torture or hurt Naomi more than they already have, they get Nix's wrath and that is not something they want. If we think Naomi is scary when mad, you have seen nothing yet. Nix makes Naomi angry and outbursts look nothing compared to his, he's an overprotective big brother with younger sibling complex. You do not want to mess with him, so Marco… be careful when you meet Naomi's family.

Seki Salon 23-

I know, that was a lot of reviews last time, even more this time, with 26 different people (with 6 of them review twice) reviewing. I love it! so many different people! It's great! I have I can keep up the fantastic work for everyone!

Anyway, back to the review. Yes, Naomi broke his nose and he still finds her attractive, not that any guy would really blame him, she is 'hot' in their terms. And I think if we all overlook the fact that she broke his nose, can we really blame him for being attracted to her?

And yes, I think if Marco was real he would probably kill you for wondering if that's a sign for him becoming masochist (stil liking Naomi even though she broke his nose).

Yes, Naomi is currently being kidnapped by the devils, I think we all feel for Naomi right now, she is being carried like a sack of potatoes over someone's shoulder. I think the guy is going to end up with a broken back or side if he's not careful. So the marines would deserve whatever happens to them. I hope Marco is will get out of range of Angry Naomi too when she goes into that mode, right your right, she is already in that mode… oh well, let's just see where this goes and what happens. When the next omake chapter comes out, so we'll have to wait and see what happens.

Blue's appearance sorta of reminds you of someone? Cool, do share once you remind it. I would like to know.

Lili-

It was cute seeing Naomi and Marco take turns of saying next review wasn't it? Yes, Marco is glaring at you as well.

Yes, the Freedom Fighters have names too. I'll relieve after the time skip I have planned.

Yes, the Marine was asking for it. wasn't he? He does need to learn manners. Don't ask me what kind of marine tries to force someone to do their bidding for them and insult them while they're at it. some people just aren't right in the head. I know right, why should Naomi have to listen to the marine jackass?

Marco gets to compared to lots of things- pigeons, other types birds, mangos (read my story Fire Brothers, Luffy calls Marco, Mango cause of reasons), pineapples, bananas. Poor guy. Some many people hurt his pride isn't not funny… wait a minute, yes it is. bahahaahah!

Marco: what was that?

Marco… you're here… *sweat dropping, shit* I didn't see you… *turns to readers* help me

Haruyuki-

Yes, an SaboxOc fanfic and yes, mentioned AcexOC fanfic as well. I guess it's rare to have them both in one story at the same time, isn't it? it is pretty cool.

Marco, poor Marco. Yes, he just punched by a …. *can feel Naomi death glaring me because she knew I was about to say girl* lovely lady *sweat dropping and sigh out in relief as Naomi accepts the wording* just for helping her. Yes, a lot people would be laughing at poor Marco for getting punched in the face since it isn't everyday that he gets punched in the face for helping.

Anyway, here's the next chapter! Of the main story! Next omake chapter will be up as soon as I finished it. I am... half way through it? I think… anyway, it will be up when it finished so have fun with the main story chapter for now. It's a little sad FYI.

Littleotaku4019-

Thank you and welcome new reviewer!

xKirikaxxShirax-

thank you. I think this story is great too. And yes, the developing feelings of pairings is nice isn't it? I think a lot of people ship Macey and Sabo together even thought they're too young. It is a nice relationship isn't it? Sabo and Macey are kind like becoming childhood friends to lover almost, aren't they?

Macey being clueless and dense on Sabo's feelings… I'm not commenting or saying a thing about it. just read to find out! No, Sabo isn't dense, he might not want to admit when he's older but he ain't dense. And what details did Macey exactly skip over? Well, keep reading and you find out, but I can tell you one thing, one detail she doesn't fully explain is WHY her mother stayed behind and blow herself. Because there is a reason behind it otherwise she would have just the asshole up by himself.

Anyway, keep reading to find out!

Xx Animegirl2 xX-

Hello my silent reader. Thank you for reviewing. Yes, this will later on turn into a Sabo x OC story and thank you for liking my writing style. And thank you for calling my stories incredible, I don't overly think they're anything special but I guess I mostly think that since I write them but seeing everyone loving them so much does make me very happy and make feel like they must be at a little special.

Yes, Marco is going to save Naomi again. the possibilities of what could happen are endless.

Yes, poor Macey. Her, Marco and Naomi can never be family of three because of the asshole marines and world government. Macey meet her father at 13? Maybe, maybe not. Keep reading to find out.

Shirayuji-

I think we all want to question the Marines' sanity. They don't really think sometimes, do they? And I know right? How people believe and think that the marines are good is, just well, I don't know. Messed up? Weird? Yeah, weird will do. Especially with Akainu, he is nowhere near justice, I hate and can't stand the man.

And thank you for calling me your fav writer, it makes me happy and oh god, now I'm blushing.

Macey: your going to get a big head at this rate.

Quiet Macey. I will not.

Macey: will so

Will not

Macey: will so

Will not! And… you know what? I am not going to get into this childish game with you. I have better things to do, like, finishing off this review.

Macey: bitch! That's no fun.

Anyway, Jack trying to be a marine spy with Blue? Bahahahahaha! You kidding? Your being way too nice to say he wouldn't last an hour, he would barely last five minutes! And yes, Lavi telling Blue that he'll watch Jack was adorable and funny at the same time. And yes, Poor Lavi, he has become Macey's latest victim... I mean little/younger brother.

Bahahahaha! Jack as a spy marine, that's a good one *wiping a tear from my eye*

xX Hikari Tsukino Xx-

thank you. It is a great story and I will keep it up.

Yes, Marco is going to try to save Naomi again and yes, at this time she really does need help and hopefully that Naomi can find it in her heart to not punch Marco. Yes, another cliff-hanger. How else am I meant to keep you guys coming back for more?

I wonder how Naomi is going to react to the fact that Marco has been with Whitebeard, the man who she has been looking for this whole time. It should be interesting… I think and hope…

The Marines are selfish aren't they? (lols, I see what you did there. selfish like fish because they're marines. Lols.) Naomi isn't going to let them use her, not if she has it her way. So watch out Marines.

Pikapika-

Yes, Norman died. We won't need to worry about him bothering Naomi anymore now do we? Though, I think it would have been funny if he tried to bother Naomi was she was with the Whitebeards because then he would have ended up deader than deader between the crew, Marco and Whitebeard himself. don't we all agree?

Yes, Naomi's other problem is the Marines. Why can't the Marines leave people alone? I don't know *sigh* because they can't? that would be my guess.

Yes, good luck Marco.

I guess it is true that normally the guy makes the first move but this Naomi, does she look like someone who let the guy make the first move? Yes, Marco and Naomi are in denial, the rebellious stage, lols, yes.

I will try my hardest to add in lots of sweet Macey x Sabo moments *have Naomi holding Marco back* good thing Naomi is on our side *wiping sweat off forehead* or god only knows what would happen.

Crazyfan432-

I got my 100 reviews, I'm so happy!

Yes, Whitebeard appeared at the end of the author note to do the thingy, he'll do with the omake a lot. Yes, poor Marco, he is so unfortunate. Yes, Luffy seriously compared the person who helped him during the war to a pineapple- it was also partly Robin's fault too. Lols.

Bahahahaahaha! From Marco the Phoenix to Marco the Pineapple! Bahahahaaha! I think he would go GBFBD mode everyone.

Yes, Marco is an overprotective and a doting parent. I would pity the males who would have to face him too, especially poor Sabo, if they want to start seeing Macey.

Where did I come up with Giant Blue Flaming Bird of Doom Mode aka GBFBF mode? In all honesty, I have no idea. It was just me going through a list of names and something together that could shorted for laughs and I needed with Giant Blue Flaming Bird of Doom aka GBFBD mode. I was just looking a nickname was a little more unique then the others and this is what I eneded up coming up with.

Yes, I believe Macey would probably laugh at that and then the person who eneded up telling about it is going to end up dead.

Super Shiba-

No, Marco doesn't have a warning signal that'll tell him if she's gonna punch him or not. I think he's just going to trust his instincts… I believe we're all wishing him luck right now. It is a purpose save this time and I think we all can't help but worry abuot what's going to happen this time.

Naomi and Marco team up? The horror for those who get that, mawhahahahaha! I love it! XD.

Macey has no grudges against her dad, so I don't think Marco is going to get punch. But then again, she is her mother's daughter, so God only knows XD. WE SHOULD ALL PRAY FOR Marco's safety. I do agree, if it was anyone else's face, that might not have ever healed…

Naomi has only hurt guys so far? I never noticed… how would she react to other girls calling her girl… I agree, you might not want to think or want to know anymore. I think it will end very similarly to what happens to the guys who call her girl, broken bones.

Roton-

Thank you. It was an awesome chapter wasn't it and there are more chapters to come!

Yes, Whitebeard just laughed at the whole thing. And yes, it was a an unexpected punch. I think you pity and laugh at Marco for it at the same time if you want. There's no rule saying you can't do both.

Melody play-marker? Well, maybe. Yes, it was the Marines who went to speak to Naomi not Melody. The Marines kind of got ahead of Melody there. and I know right? What a way to convince Naomi to come willingly, it was such a smooth talk which ended with him getting a broken neck. It is totally his own fault.

How did Naomi get caught? Wait for the next omake, all will be explained. Yes, Marco is gonna try and help again, since it would be cruel for him to just leave her to the marines who are currently kidnapping her, even if she punched him and broke his nose.

Why does everyone think Macey is going to punch her father? Seriously? I know her and mother are alike, but why does everyone think she is going to punch her father on their first meeting? That seems a little mean and cruel… though would be hilarious as fuck.

Nekohime-chan-

Thank you

Ace: hey *protesting to said hug*

Macey *doesn't care so she wants back with Luffy since he doesn't care either*

Sabo *more hugs Macey than you*

They are adorable, aren't they? I can't wait till they're older too. They'll all be so badass and awesome and amazing all in one, won't they?

Yes, Norman died. Yes, he got what he deserved. No, i don't think you sound cruel at all. the marines get what they deserve too.

Macey and Naomi are very alike aren't they? They are amazing aren't they? What will Macey's first official meeting with father end up? Well, read and you will one day find out my friend.

Sabo will spill the beans about officially joining the Freedom Fighters soon, I promise and yes, Ace and Luffy are definitely gonna whine about it since they both thought he was going to join one of them. so, it should be good. Well, at least I think it will be.

AceDAnn-

Thank you. This turning into an awesome story, isn't it?

Yes, the Marines do deserve what happened to them because they couldn't take a hint to polite or respectful. Lols, yes, Naomi's current status is 'being kidnapped'. I can imagine the facebook post now… ppppffff….. bahahahahaahhahha!

Yes, they are meant to be marines and they shouldn't kidnap innocent person, isn't that the job of pirates? So why are the marines acting like pirates which is making the pirates have to act like marines and now lead Marco to have to save Naomi… los, the irony. I love it.

Macey is so much like her parents, it's great right? Yes, it's good, but not for the marines or enemies. And yes, they end gonna end up with a death wish by either GBGBD Mama Bird Dad Marco or by Macey herself.

Macey's devil fruit has been decided and it's a surprise for you all. Will Macey cut her hair? Yes, will she keep long enough for a side ponytail or something? We'll see.

Guest 1-

Thank you *high fives back*. And I know right? There are so people who use the same names without knowing. How I guessed it… I have no idea, just a gut feeling and the way the reviews were written I guessed? They seemed to have different voices and writing styles to me, well, at least, that's how I saw it anywhere. I would have looked like an idiot if I was wrong though…

Oh well, I wasn't wrong (thank god) so it's all good. Anyway, yes, Marco is saving Naomi again. it does cause a debut, doesn't it? what will happen between Marco and Nami this time?

If they were real, I would tease them too… though, I don't know how long I would be alive once they caught me…

Luna-

I know right? The Marines really need to know and learn when to quit, literally. They are just plain old rude. Of course there's a teasing cling-hanger, how else do I keep you all wanting to come back and to know what happens next?

Lols.

DBZ-

Yes, Norman did deserve his death, didn't he? Will Naomi let Marco save her next Omake chapter? Well, I don't know, we'll just have to read and find out, no won't we? Oh wait… yes I do know, lols. You guys will just have to wait and read to find out.

Naomi: I'm not in cuffs, I'm wrapped up chains. There's a difference. But I am a prisoner either way…

The marines never do learn, do they?

Kawaii Kitsune-

The boys did do a fantastic job, didn't they? Shao was kind to Macey and did cheer her up with his advice didn't he? It is a relief he's not going to spill the beans about what he saw, isn't it? Blue is safe!

Oh, thank you. I love the omake chapters too. And Macey is adorable, isn't she? Yes, Naomi killed Norman and yes, it's good. Because he did a lot bad things to a lot of innocent people. And it's own his fault for incurring Naomi's wrath, he was the idiot that messed with her.

Marco and Naomi are sorta like Blue and Jack? hmm… never thought of it like that before… I guess they are alike in a way but unlike in a way too… they do just need to accept that have feelings for each other. BLACK is cute, isn't it? I love them too. Macey is awesome for supporting BLACK isn't she? XD. Best captain ever.

Thank you for the compliments and saying that you'll support me all the way. I think we're all going to crash and burn with this story together- be it for better or worse (hopefully it will only get better XD). I hope you can write good stories one day too, if you ever want a beta or someone to bounce ideas around with, PM me and I'll beta for ya and help in any way I can. I like bouncing around ideas for new stories. It's always fun.

ASL fan-

Lols, you thought for a moment it was Melody who asked Naomi if it was her when it was the Marine? Bahahahaha! That's too funny! And you're welcome, more omake to come.

I think is lucky that it was Macey he called girl and not Naomi, otherwise god only knows what would happened. (Wait a minute… I'm God in this story… shit!) yeah, Garp didn't really mean any ill intent calling Macey girl, he just fun her reaction to the whole thing hilarious so he just kept doing it while yes, the marine captain was just plain old disrespectful the whole time.

And I think Marco is going to need to run more than ten metres away if it looks like Naomi is going to hit him. Naomi is fast after all.

Meatlover-

Yes, Omake Part 2 has arrived and Part 3 will be here soon. Yes, Sabo did get jealous of Macey declaring Lavi her younger brother so quickly, it is the first sign of his crush blooming. It's so such, though, he is a little too young to fully understand what it means.

Yes, Naomi is being kidnapped. How did the Marines accomplish that? Wait to find out in the Omake Part 3, coming soon. Yes, Marco is going to try to save her again, and this is time for food reasons! I wrote food instead of good… my bad… I'm hungry… hmm… food…

Yes, I think Yanderes are those overprotective sorta insane people. They're all nice and sweet on the outside, mostly to their crush/love interest then kind of cruel, violent and insane and will kill anyone else, especially if they think the Yandere character/person thinks you are a threat to them and their love, well, love and relationship.

It is not just girl ones that are violent, they are just shown as the stereotype for it though, for whatever reason. I find it offense too, don't worry. I think a lot of us girls find it offence. I haven't decided yet if I'm going to do the Yandere fanfic yet or not… but the name of the story would be nice to have and know, it might help me in my decision.

Yukino Makina23-

Next Omake Part coming soon! And don't ask me what Macey meant when she said that. She could have meant anything, I would be scared too if I was you.

I think we all know now that Naomi isn't a damsel in distress and I think we are all praying that Marco doesn't (though I think we are all secretly praying that he might) end up with a broken nose or him getting hit in the face again. and don't worry, I would laughing my ass at the pity for Marco too.

The Marines are rude, aren't they? They really should have heeded her warning. That marine captain go knocked down a few pegs.

Naomi: yes, I approve of young Sabo. I think he will be the right fit for Macey when she's older. Don't you? Calm, level-headed, a thinker, a gentleman and a he seems like a total sweet-heart. So he's nothing but perfect for my Macey Mace!

BLACK is undoubtedly the most adorable couple, well, male coupling, aren't they? Lols, yes poor Jack. he is never going to heard the end of this.

Unimpressed with Naomi can mean many things, being punched is just one of the many things. Who do you think teaches Marco to randomly throw people overboard into the sea as punishment? Mostly with Thatch, that was Naomi. Yes, it is adorable that Marco and Naomi are crushing on each other and it sad and annoying that the marines are ruining it. damn bastards.

Anyway, next omake will be up and come out as soon as it is finish. I'm sure we all can't wait to find out what happens with them next with Marco and Naomi.

Whitestardevil-

I think that's everyone's reaction when I update, is YES! I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU TO UPDATE. So it's all good. I think Marco is mad at both… but you never know… Marco is hard to read sometimes…

It was funny that Whitebeard just laughed over the violent reaction of Macey punching and breaking his First Mate's nose. Then him also saying that he wanted Naomi to join the crew too, well, that's just how Whitebeard rolls. Should Pops be more worried that Marco was punched by a badass girl? You would think he would be worried about Marco more but nope.

Whitebeard: she was badass

Naomi: your complimenting me, so I'll it slide, but you better careful still. One slip up and I will knock you out.

….

There you have it. and I mean, I have no huge problems with age gap relationships or anything, but it doesn't look good when a 40somthing year old is hitting on a 19 year old, who ISN'T interested in him. And I know right? If Norman wasn't an ass we would all feel bad for him.

Thank you for your support. I'm always happy to hear that you guys support me. It makes feel happy and loved. And thank you for saying your glad I got lots of reviews, I love getting lots of reviews. They're always fun to reply too.

It is nice of Marco to help a girl in trouble, even if she broke his nose. Macey really is like her mother and father, and it is so a good thing and yes, Macey is adorable. And I know right? There is no justice in the marines in what they do sometimes, I swear.

anyway, let's get on with the chapter! chapter 19 of main story, here we come! P.S i hope people remembered names with OCs used in 'Are we dating or our families?' as some of them make small appearances this chapter!

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FFP Chapter 19

Sabo sat there worrying as he kept looking over at the door. Macey hadn't come back yet and he was worried with what was going on. It's been awhile since Garp and Macey went to have their talk. Why did Garp want to talk to Macey privately anyway? What were they talking about right now? What were they doing? What was taking so long?

"Sabo?" Max called out, noticing that the young blonde was looking very distracted and kept looking over at the door that led out of the kitchen and onto the deck. "Are you okay?"

Ace and Luffy were still arguing over which one of their crews that Sabo would join since their blonde brother said he was going to join a crew instead of being the captain of his own. Though at the question towards said brother, Ace and Luffy both stopped fighting for a moment as they looked at Sabo. Their blonde sworn brother was gripping onto the book that Macey had given him to use really tightly as he kept looking over to the door.

"Sabo?" Luffy asked standing in front of his blonde brother, but not tall enough to block his view of the door, but loud enough and tall enough to get his brother's attention. Luffy didn't understand why Sabo looked worried. "You okay?"

Sabo smiled at Luffy lightly. "I'm fine Lu. Just wondering what's taking Mace and Shitty Gramps so long is all…"

Ace could hear something in Sabo's voice, he wasn't completely sure what it was. But he could hear something… Ace thought about what it might be, worry maybe? Was their blonde brother worried about the blonde girl captain? What could Ace say to stop Sabo from worrying, if that was what he was doing. Ace wasn't sure… he needed to say something though, he was the oldest, so it was his job to help his younger brothers.

"Mace will be fine Sabo," Don told Sabo as he went through some books with Sin. They were going through the logbook, the record book and their financial/money record book. "She'll just kick the old Marine's ass again if he tries anything… I'm going to check on Jack. Everyone, please stay here. Sabo and Sin are in charge till either myself or the captain gets back."

No-one had a problem with that.

"WELL I DON'T CARE!" they all heard Mace shouting as Don was getting ready to leave. What was going on now?

Shao sighed as he shook his head, "What did Garp do this time?" Though honestly, what couldn't he do that would make a semi-peaceful situation worse?

"WELL I DO! SO JUST TAKE IT!" they all heard Garp shouting.

What are they fighting about now?

"I SAID NO! I DON'T WANT THE POSITION!" Mace shouted, sounding like she was really annoyed. Because Garp wasn't backing down and trying to force her to take and do something that she doesn't want to do. But what was it that Garp and Mace are fighting about? "SHOVE IT UP YOUR ASS! I DON'T WANT IT! I'M NOT TAKING IT! I DON'T CARE ABOUT YOUR REASONS FOR ME TO TAKE IT! I DON'T WANT IT!"

West, Don, Sabo and the others all put their heads out of the kitchen door or the window as they saw Macey and Garp arguing over something. What are they fighting about now? What's going on? Are they going to fight again or are they just going to yell at each other? What happened?

Shao stood there as he looked at West, the Freedom Fighters and Garp's grandsons. Was one of them going to stop Mace and Garp from yelling at each other and fighting? Or was Shao going to have to step in and do it?

"WELL I DON'T CARE IF YOU DON'T WANT IT! YOU'RE TAKING IT DAMN IT!" Garp shouted right back at Mace. Was the girl an idiot or something?! This will protect not only her and her crew but his grandsons as well! This stupid girl needed to stop being stupid and just take the fucking position that the Marines are offering her!

"SHOVE IT UP YOUR ASS FOR ALL I CARE!" Mace shouted as everyone could feel Garp and Mace starting to use their Haki. Whether they both knew it or not was a different question. But they were both using their Haki as they were arguing. Mace's crew and the ASL knew her Haki, which means the other Haki they could sense had to be Garp's. Shao knew it was Garp's Haki and was guessing the other he was sensing was young Captain Mace's. As for West, well, he knew both Haki, so he knew it was them and which one belonged with who too. "I DON'T WANT IT!"

"YES YOU DO!" Garp yelled and argued. Garp could not understand why Mace wasn't wanting to take the damn stupid position! It will protect them for fuck sakes! Garp was starting to get really irritated that this stupid girl couldn't just accept the position! "SO JUST ACCEPT IT DAMN IT! STOP BEING STUBBORN YOU STUPID GIRL!"

"DON'T CALL ME GIRL YOU MORONIC AUDACIOUS IDEOLOGICALLY UNSOUND PRESUMPTUOUS ASSHOLE!" Macey shouted at Garp. Macey was starting to get really pissed and annoyed with Garp. She hated being called girl!

Sabo couldn't help but snicker at the dumbfounded expression on Garp's face as Luffy looked confused and Ace looked at Sabo. What did Mace just call their Shitty Gramps?

Garp couldn't believe that Macey had just called him a moronic audacious ideologically unsound presumptuous asshole! Did she have any idea what those words meant!? Or was she just saying it for the sake of saying it to sound smart!?

"What did you just call me!?" Garp asked- looking really annoyed. Garp knew what every single one of those words meant, no matter how stupid or dumb that he tended to act or how stupid or dumb he seemed to others. Garp was actually very intelligent. He just prefered to play the idiot, made things more interesting that way.

"You heard me!" Macey grinned making her crew try their hardest to not laugh as Sabo was explaining to Ace and Luffy what Macey had just called their grandfather. Ace and Luffy weren't overly familiar with the big words that Macey had used. West was just trying hard to not laugh in general. He had never seen anyone get under the old Marine's skin like that. While Kaitlyn was internally laughing her head off at this, on the outside though, she just looked a little bored. "You're a moronic audacious ideologically unsound presumptuous asshole!"

Short form- Macey insulted Garp. Really badly, well, her insult was good since it means a lot of bad and insulting things. Macey had used big words to get back at Garp for calling her stupid and for calling her girl, again. When would Garp learn to not call her that? Macey couldn't stand being called girl, it was not very respectful to Macey's position as Captain. Respect was the one of the main things that Naomi pretty much pounded into Macey from birth. Respect for yourself and for others. And how to tell the difference between someone teasing or disrespecting you as well as how to show people respect and what to do when someone disrespected you.

Macey would always show a new person respect, but if she asked that person to not call her girl and they do not respect that wish, well, Macey was not going to be respectful to that person anymore until they show respect back. That's how her mother was and that's how her mother raised her to be. Which was one of the reasons why Macey did not like being called girl, especially in a disrespectful manner.

Like when Luffy called Macey girl when he said- "Sabo said a girl with blonde hair! Like one who brought you and Dadan here had saved him and brought him back!" He wasn't being disrespectful. He didn't know who Macey was, what her name was and he was describing her. Or like when Ace said- "We're not losing Sabo again! If Sabo's dad is coming for him then we run. Go with the girl if that's what Sabo wants. If we can train and not have to join her crew I think it should be fine." Once again, it wasn't that Ace was being disrespectful but just stating his opinion on what they should do at the time.

When Garp did it… well, we all know her opinion on that topic, he sounded like he was saying it to be better than Macey. Which was why Macey had yelled at him, and some other people in her life, for calling her it, and not everyone that ever called her 'girl'.

If she deemed it to be in a respectable manner, she won't get mad. But if she asked for it to stop when she was unsure and the person kept going anyway, then it was deemed disrespectful and well, she yells at you like she was yelling at someone who does it to spite and disrespect her.

"You brat!" Garp glared right at Macey, who was unaffected by it. In fact, she was trying to not laugh at Garp trying to glare at her.

Macey didn't mind being called brat, even though was a little disrespectful in the way and manner that Garp is saying it. But she would rather be called brat then girl. Plus brat made her think of the stories her mother told her about Grand-Poppy (aka Whitebeard).

Macey just grinned more at him. "What? Don't understand what I am saying? Do I need to translate it into idiotism for you?"

Shao sighed as he walked pass them to get in the middle of Mace and Garp who were both yelling at each other. "Stop this childish act the both of you," Shao told Garp and Mace. "Captain Mace, I thought you were better than this. Garp, I expect better than this from you. You're the adult here. At least try to act like it."

Macey shrugged her shoulders, "I may be a Captain of a Pirate Crew but I am still a child after all. Sometimes, I'm childish."

That had her crew cracking up laughing with West, Ace, Luffy and Sabo looking a little confused on why they were laughing because what Macey said wasn't really that funny. But Kaitlyn, she didn't laugh as she could understand it, so she just shook her head at everyone. Macey was a kid, so sometimes she can act like a kid if she wanted too. So why were the Freedom Fighters laughing at their Captain?

"Sometimes your childish?" Don laughed as he hit his hand on his leg. "Sometimes?! Captain Mace, you are the very definition of childish."

"Hey!" Macey frowned then she suddenly smiled and laughed with her First Mate and the rest of her crew. "That is not true! But it is so true, at same time!" Okay, maybe Macey wasn't the very definition but she can be childish a lot.

"I'm going to check on Jack and young Lavi," Don said to Macey who smiled and nodded her head. "Okay Captain?"

"Sure Don!" Macey smiled as her Fishman First Mate nodded his head and walked off to go check on their ship doctor and new crew member.

"Captain?" Sin spoke to try and get Macey's attention. "What are you and the Marine fighting about?"

Macey frowned as she suddenly remembered that her and Garp were having an argument. Macey held some papers over the side of the boat and let go of them. Garp ran to the side to try and save the papers but Garp couldn't save them. He watched as the papers hit the water and were now ruined.

"You stupid child!" Garp shouted angrily at Macey. Why did she do that!? Garp didn't understand why she would do that! Why can't she just accept the position!? "That was your ticket to protecting your crew and my grandsons!"

What was Garp talking about? No one but Macey knew, not even Shao or West had any idea what Garp was on about.

"More like a lace!" Macey growled at Garp a little like an animal. "I am not becoming a puppet for you or the Marines or the World Government to use! I'm a pirate! I'm free! I like my Freedom and I'm a Fighter! I would rather die than apologise to those posse ass-holes and work for them! I'm not someone who can be brought! I don't need anyone's protection nor do I need someone to protect my crew! I can do that myself perfectly fine!"

Garp didn't understand this girl! Why would someone give up the ultimate protection!? For pride!? Mace should just shallow hers and take the position! Who gives up being a War Lord, for anything!? Did Mace have any idea, how many people would kill for this position!? Who would pay any price to have this opportunity!? Even if they had to swallow their pride!? So why can't this girl just do that!?

"You're an idiotic child!" Garp shouted at Macey which caused her crew to take a step toward to him with their hands ready at their weapons. "You stupid girl!"

Macey glared at Garp and it made him shiver for a moment, the look in her eyes… it was dangerous. As if he stood one more toe out of line, she would very well kill him herself or let someone else (Kaitlyn- cough, cough) do it.

"You are no longer welcome on my ship," Macey told Garp in a dead serious voice. "From here on out. We're enemies, if I see you again, you're dead. Understand me? You're dead, Garp." Sabo and the others were a little shocked at how serious Macey sounded. Was she actually serious?

Garp stood there with his arms crossed as he glared back at Macey. "I would like to visit and see my grandsons."

Sabo, Ace and Luffy weren't sure what to say or do right now. What was there to say or do right now? It's not like they did want to see Shitty Gramps again but at the same time, it's not like they wanted to not see him again. Just maybe not always get his 'fists of loves' when they do see him. After all, he was still their grandpa. Even if it's a Shitty Marine and Shitty Old Man.

"Then drop the whole War Lord thing and stop calling me girl," Macey said- lightening up, a little quickly. "And your welcome aboard any time, Shitty Old Man."

"You have yourself a deal gi… I mean Mace," Garp grinned which made Macey grin right back at him. Why did Sabo feel like Macey did that on purpose? That she had planned on this from the beginning?

Maybe because she did…? It wouldn't surprise Sabo or anyone else if Mace did plan this. It seemed like something she would do. Though, Sabo was starting to wonder… how and why could Macey change her mood just like that? Sad and kind of depressed one moment to happy and seemingly perfectly fine the next. Seeming mad, pissed and dead serious to suddenly friendly, happy and seemingly perfectly fine the next. It was… kind of odd how quickly she could bounce back. Especially after everything she had been through. How can she do that?

Sabo needed to remember to ask her about it later, when Garp wasn't here. Oh and Sabo also needed to remember to ask Macey why she was yelling and so hard on Garp about calling her girl when she didn't really say anything at all to Ace back at Dawn when he had called her girl.

"Sin?" Macey smiled at him which made him flinch. He didn't like that smile on the captain's face. She was up to something, he was sure of it. "Can you do me a favour~"

"Is it going to kill or get me in some kind of trouble?" Sin asked uncomfortably. What the hell was she thinking and planning? What did she want him to do? What did she want?

"No~" Macey grinned. "I just need you to go and get the you know what and bring it here. We'll wait here for you."

Bring you know what…? What?

"What?" Sin said looking very confused in the doorway of the kitchen. What was his captain talking about? "Bring the you know what, what?"

"The you know what," Macey repeated as she pointed her head towards West. "You hid it, right? So you're the only one who can get it, right?"

Sin looked at West, confused for a moment, trying to work out what Macey was talking about then he realised what it as. Oh, she wanted him to get West's ship. The one that Don took West from and that Sin hid when they spotted the Marines. Yeah, West might need it if he wanted to go back home, to go back to his crew, captain and family.

"Sure Captain," Sin nodded. "I'll be right back then." Then took off running towards the side of the ship, freaking Garp out for a moment since the kid was a devil fruit eater after all, but Sin's wings came out as he jumped and flew off.

Oh, that's right. The kid was a bird or angel or something with some kind of wings. Now Garp felt like an idiot for freaking out when no one else did.

"But I am serious Garp," Macey said turning back towards him. "You need to leave now please. You can visit anytime, but, there are things we need to do and it is getting late. I would like you to leave now please."

"Okay, okay, okay," Garp nodded as he looked over at Shao. "We'll go then."

"Shao-san can stay if he likes," Macey smiled- she liked Shao and kind of felt sorry for him for having to put up with Garp. "And we will give him a lift if he needs ones or West can."

"But Shao is my friend and I was giving him a lift first!" Garp whined and stomped his foot on the deck of the ship like a child. Making Shao shake his head and sigh. "We're catching up! We haven't seen each other in forever!"

Ace, Luffy and Sabo looked confused, like pretty much everyone else but West and Mace. Shao was young and Garp was old. How were they friends? And what did Garp mean he hasn't seen Shao in forever?

"It is fine Captain Mace," Shao nodded to Macey and looked at West. "I will be fine with Garp. As long as he lets me leave when I tell him I need to leave."

"Of course Shao!" Garp grinned.

"Garp, I mean it." Shao told Garp in a stern voice.

"Right, right," Garp waved at Shao then grinned at the ASL trio. "May I come by tomorrow to say goodbye to the boys?"

"Of course you may Garp-san," Macey nodded having no problem with it. "But it can only be a quick visit as I would like to leave tomorrow not long after breakfast." Macey then looked over at Shao. His name… it… it sounded familiar now that Macey thought about it… "Shao-san…? Your name sounds familiar, did you… did you meet my mother at all?"

"Yes," Shao nodded with a blunt answer, but then decided to elaborate a bit more. "Once, a very long time ago. She was a very nice and good young lady. I liked her and she never asked too many questions. I am sorry for your loss, young Captain Mace."

"Did you meet her through Whitebeard or her work?" Macey asked. Speaking of her mother's work as an devil fruit researcher.

"Both," Shao answered. "But I couldn't help her much as I was busy and travelling. But I was able to stay for a week, though she would normally need two to four weeks, but a week was all I could do and somehow, it was all the time that she needed as well."

Was Shao saying that he was devil fruit eater? Sabo, Ace, Luffy and the Freedom Fighters weren't sure…

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On the island where the Freedom Fighters were docked at, as well as Shao and Garp and his Marines…

The man in the shadows just watched the Pirate Crew, Vice Admiral Garp and his Marines as well. Captain Mace of the Freedom Fighters huh? Freedom Fighters Pirates huh? What did the Marines and Government want with this girl and her crew? What were they planning?

The man wasn't completely sure what to think of them, other than he liked the young blonde girl. She had damn good guts and seemed very interesting to say the least. Then again, a lot of people in the young crew seem interesting.

The man in the shadows frowned as he noticed the paperwork that the blonde girl had thrown overboard and from hearing her and Garp's argument. War Lord? Why would the Marines and World Government want a child and their crew in that? The whole War Lord System was going to failure anyway. Did the Marines, the World Government, Stupid World Nobles and Five Star Elders really think that they could control Seven Individual People? Did they really think that this War Lord Council idea was really going to take down the Four Emperors?

They're insane if they thought that this crazy idea of theirs would work and if they think that they can control these War Lords. Especially once he gets through with them. It seemed that he was going to need to stay with Garp for a little bit, to see what was going on and what happens from here with these kids and their relationship with not only the Marines, but the World Government as well. Because he would take this young captain and her crew out if he had too. Especially if they wind up getting in the way of his plans and take up this 'position' of War Lord.

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Elsewhere in East Blue…

Seth looked over at her older sister Sora. The two of them looked alike, since they are sisters after all. Sora with being two years older at thirteen with somewhat short brown hair that was in a ponytail, green eyes and wore a yellow t-shirt, darker yellow pants and flat yellow shoes. While Seth was eleven with brown hair that went just past her neck, green eyes and she wore a blue sleeveless shirt, slightly darker blue shorts and blue shoes.

Sora was making new arrows, being an archer, and Seth was making sure that her sword was fine, since she was a swordsman after all. They've both been training since they were younger, Sora training with the bow and arrows since she was five and Seth has trained with a sword since she was five as well, two years after her sister started training with a bow and arrow. Sora had been training for eight years while Seth had been training for six years. And they've both been rogues now for four years.

Sora was known as being 'Sarcastic Archer' Sora, worth 2,000,000 Belli and Seth being 'Blurry Swordswoman' Seth, worth 1,500,000 Belli. There's a story behind the sisters being rogues which had to do with their parents, but that's a tale for another day.

Because right now, Sora and Seth are busy. They're getting ready to take out some guards and steal from Nobles. Besides, the sisters only really wanted one thing and that's each other. Though, Sora did wishes that they could find some people who they could trust so that Seth wouldn't always think of her older sister first…

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East Blue, the day after the Freedom Fighters mess with the Celestial Dragon…

Rosa faked a smile as a photo got taken. That was all Rosa could do, was fake a smile, but she was used to it. She couldn't stand her father or his busy life. Plus, the man was a fucking idiot. Those 'unique' items and fruits he had, that he was trying to collect. Yes, they're 'unique' but not because they were a mystery or mysterious like he claimed, it was because they were devil fruits. There was three of them. Rosa wasn't sure what they were as she couldn't remember the names and pictures clearly from the book that she had been reading, and she no longer had the book. Not after her father had caught her reading it, he took the book from her then he burned and destroyed book. Telling her that the book was full of shit and lies and she shouldn't be reading it. Her father, the man, was a fucking an idiot and fool. Once people knew that they had the fruits, they were going to be attacked. People were going to come and try to find them to have the fruits.

Rosa just knew it. Please, all her father was interested in was showing his 'treasures'. He could care less about Rosa or her mother, his wife- not even after her death. He could care less about his family, all he cared about was having them all 'look perfect'. He didn't care if left bruises on them or gave them black eyes as well since they were covered with clothes or makeup. He didn't care about anything. All the man cared about was his image, socialising, networking, his status and trying to gain a new and bigger status. The man did not care for Rosa at all.

Rosa wondered… what and how would her father react if his so called 'precious treasures' went missing. Because… Rosa couldn't take this anymore. The fake smiles, the fake being happy and so much more. Rosa just couldn't… she just couldn't stand being fake anymore. She was going to be disowned for what she was playing and she didn't care. She didn't need her father, his name or his money. Instead, she'll take her mother's name and she will sell the devil fruits and make money for herself. Then… then… then she could decide what she wanted to do with her life. She wouldn't let her father decide and she wouldn't have to be fake anymore.

Now… all Rosa needed to do was take the fruits and run. She might even become a pirate, like her uncle Roger was. He died when she was younger so she didn't remember much about him, but she did remember Auntie Rouge. But she hadn't seen her in a very long time… Rosa didn't even know if she was alive or not.

"Lady Rosa?" one of the servants called out. It was one of the male ones, Rosa thought she knew who it was by the voice, but she looked at them to make sure.

Rosa opened the door to her room on the 'boat', if one could even call this yurt a boat. Oh yes, it was the person who Rosa thought it was. It was Claus, one of the older servants.

"Yes Claus?" Rosa smiled sweetly. She liked and remembered the man, he used to be the main servant to her mother when she was alive.

"The paper my Lady," the male servant said giving her the newspaper.

Another of the stupid things that her father enforced and wanted her to do. Read the goddamn boring ass paper. Rosa couldn't stand reading the fucking paper! She had yet to see or read anything interesting! Unless you count when the paper talked about pirates, the pirates sometimes seemed to be interesting things. But not always.

"Thank you Claus, you may go," Rosa nodded to the man who bowed and left.

Rosa sighed as she closed the door and put the paper on her desk. Seriously, a life as a noble, especially as a noble daughter was not fun and to make things worse, her father was trying to marry her off as well. Rosa didn't want to Domino Rosetta anymore. Being this person she was… it felt fake… Rosa, she… she just wanted to be Rosa. NO, she wanted to be Portgas D. Rosetta- called Rose, Rosa or Rosie for short.

Okay, fuck staying here any longer. Rosa was never going to happy here. She's leaving. She'll run away and she'll do it tonight.

Rosa looked at the newspaper easily, only because something on the front caught her eyes. No way… that boy… he looked… he looked… he had Aunty Rouge's freckles but he looked so much like Uncle Roger… was he… was he their son…? Was that why Rosa wasn't allowed to see her anymore? Because Roger became the King Pirates and then died? Because Aunty Rouge was having his child? What happened to Aunty Rouge then? Who was this boy…?

"Freedom Fighters," Rosa said out loud as she read the paper. Okay, now she had a plan. She was going to find this kid and the pirate crew he was with. She had to know… she had to know for sure. Was this kid her cousin? She had to talk to him! Maybe he could tell her what happened to Rouge! Maybe she could talk to him about Aunty Rouge and Uncle Roger! Maybe she still had a chance to have someone who she could see and count as family. Maybe this kid would see her for her, instead of some tool to be used to make himself better and greater, like her father did. Maybe, just maybe, he would be willing enough to be a family with her and would allow her to call him family. Be someone else to take on the Portgas D. name. Maybe, hopefully. She hoped so. Maybe they'll let her stay with them and him too…

But first, she needed to be able to find him and find out where these Freedom Fighters were. After all, finding them was going to be hardest part of all this… well, at least that's what Rosa thought. Next to avoiding, hiding and escaping from her father anyway.

And she was going to take the devil fruits with her. Whether her father liked it or not.

"I have somewhere you can go if you want my lady," a voice said making Rosa jump. Where the hell did that voice from?! Who did that voice belong to!? "And all it will cost you is someone being able to study the devil fruits and she will be able to keep the fruits safe for you as well."

"Who are you!?" Rosa shouted, her long light brown/blonde hair wiping round. Her light grass green eyes going wild with worry, trying to work out who said that. Damn this stupid noble dress! It was hard to move in it! "Where are you!? What are you doing here?!"

The white cloaked man just smiled, his long silver/white hair tied to the side and the pony tail over his shoulder and showing. Other than that, Rosa couldn't see him or anything about him. But he did seem to be wearing dark clothes of some kind under his white cloak.

"My name is Power and I'm here to save your life." Rosa just raised her eye up at the man, was he serious? "And take you to your cousin."

That got Rosa's attention. So this kid… he was her cousin then? She wanted in then! She wanted to meet this boy! She wanted to meet her cousin! If this man could take her to him, then she was more than happy to pay whatever price and do whatever she needed to do to meet him.

"You have my attention and I want in. What's his name?"

"Ace, his name is Ace. Portgas D. Ace."

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With Doflamingo…

"What do you mean you lost them?" Doflamingo asked the man who he had ordered to not return without young Law and his younger brother. So why was the man back? "Hmm?"

The man was choking and couldn't breathe let alone talk. He knew he wasn't meant to come back without Law or Corazon but he had too once he had overheard the conversation between Corazon and this guy Red! Not that Corazon was talking, but he was able to understand and get the gist of it from just watching them and from what this Red guy said!

"Doffy…" the man said trying to claw at the strings around his neck. "Let… let me explain… please! It's… it's important… I know… I know where they went…"

Doflamingo let the strings loosen, only a very little bit though. The man had better have a very good explanation for this. "Explain then."

The man coughed and panted a little as he nodded his head. "I was… I was getting ready to get Corazon and Law when this guy appeared. He asked and talked especially to Corazon, called him Cora-san instead of Corazon though. He said… he said his name is Red and that he is from a pirate crew called the Freedom Fighters."

Freedom Fighters? Doflamingo's eyebrows raised at the man. He had heard of them, the young captain seemed like she was interesting. He liked her, plus, there's the whole thing of her messing with the Celestial Dragons not once but twice. She made them look like the fools they really are. But what did a West Blue Based Pirate Crew have to do with this….

Wait… Did he say Red? There wasn't a Freedom Fighter Pirate with that name in the crew, at least, not that Doflamingo knew of. Nor had that person ever been mentioned in a report with the Freedom Fighters in it nor was there a wanted poster for them.

Then again... Doflamingo didn't actually know that much about the Freedom Fighters. They were meant to be a small crew that just appeared out of nowhere in the West Blue one day. So it didn't really have anything to do with him.

"And?" Doflamingo insisted as he wanted to hear more.

"He had said something about the Op-Op No Mi," the man answered which got Doflmingo's attention. This Red person had the fruit that he had been looking for? And what the hell kind of name was Red anyway? "But not on him. He said his Captain, someone called Mace, has it and he could take Corazon and Law to it. Something about going to East Blue. Then he must have noticed me and he shot at me."

"Really now?"

"Yes sir!"

"Let's see if we can find some way of getting hold of this Captain called 'Mace' and the Freedom Fighters and see if we can make a deal with them."

"If not?"

"Then I will go and take not only the fruit, but my brother and Law from them as well- killing everyone but young Captain Mace so she can live with consequences of her actions. After all, we're all pirates. Death is always knocking at our doors."

Mace… that name sounded oddly familiar to Doflamingo. Where other than the paper and the Freedom Fighters, had he heard that name from before…?

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East Blue again…

Crystal never knew her father, he died long before she was born. Or if he was alive, she had no one idea who he was or where he was. She only knew her mother, she was the only family that Crystal had… Crystal would do… Crystal has done anything and everything for her mother… whatever her mother wanted. The 'loving embrace' with not only her mother but with others as well. Even though they hurt and didn't feel right. Crystal still did them, for her mum. Then there's the 'candy' that she would give Crystal too. Crystal didn't like them, they always tasted funny and sometimes Crystal wouldn't remember what had happened after she ate them… but she still took them, they were food. They were 'candy'. And her mother wanted her to take them, so Crystal did, without asking any questions. Then there was the weird fruit that her mother got to her eat as well. Crystal didn't understand why she couldn't swim anymore because of it… not like she could really swim to begin with, but now she couldn't swim at all…

Everything that Crystal had done in her short, had all been for her mother. So why… why… why had her mother left her? And why was she feeling so sick?

How could her mother leave her? She was only six, why would her mother leave her? Crystal didn't understand… she loves her mother, didn't her mother love her too…?

Crystal threw up again into a bucket. She just felt so sick… she didn't understand what is going on… she wanted her mommy… Crystal wanted her mommy… where was her mom…? Where was her mommy…?

"Mommy…" Crystal groaned as she just laid on the ground, in pain. Crystal wanted the pain to go away. Why was she feeling this pain?

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North Blue, on the sea…

"Nice ship," Law commented to Red. Damn, this was seriously a nice ship. Especially for only one to sail. It was small and could easily hold a few more people but it was fine for a single person to sail. Red was running the ship, making sure that everything was fine.

"Thanks," Red smiled to Law as they were sailing away from the island.

Law started coughing heavily which made Corazon pat him on the back lightly. They both knew that Law didn't have much time left. The Op-Op No Mi was Law's last hope. Be it that Law eats it or if someone else has eaten it and they use it on him.

"Keep an eye on those clouds please Cora," Red told Cora-san as he pointed to clouds to the west-north. "We should miss the storm, but keep an eye on it just in case. I need to make a call to my captain to let her know we're on our way to her and the crew."

Corazon looked at Red then the clouds and nodded as he then wrote on a piece of paper- "You trust us?"

Red looked at Cora-san funny. "Of course. You won't be able to get the fruit or find my captain without me. Anyway, if you're more comfortable with it. I can make the call here but I still need to get the snail from my room."

Corazon nodded his head and wrote again- "I would be more comfortable with that. Thank you."

"Why were you looking for us?" Law asked coughing lightly.

"I was looking for Cora mostly," Red answered as he got to the cabin. "He's a devil fruit eater and my captain would like to study him and his fruit for a little bit."

Cora looked shocked as he wrote again- "How does she know that? My own brother doesn't know and only a very select few know."

Red shrugged his shoulders. "I have no idea. I just do as I am asked. I was asked to look for you in the North Blue and collect medical information and resources for our own doctor. Now that I have found you and I have collected as much information and resource material as I can for our doctor. I'm going back to join them. I wonder how big the crew has gotten since I saw everyone last?"

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Another island in the East Blue…

Britta was breathing heavily as she hid behind some trees, fuck that asshole! Britta moved her dark bob cut green hair out of her black eyes, since her hair was a little longer in front of her eyes. Britta had a thin straight nose, normal size lips, a heart shape face and she's thin as well as pretty, tan and a hundred and seventy centimetres. She wore a simple plain red shirt and long black pants with lots and lots and lots of pockets, as she enjoyed wearing things with pockets (to keep everything on her) and black easy to run in boots. How could he do that!? What had he turned her into!? What was she thinking!? FUCK! She's screwed, she's totally screwed! She needed to leave! Now! But where could she go!?

Britta should just jump on some ship get off somewhere far away and then jump onto another ship. She just can't… she just can't… she just couldn't believe it.

Britta stopped running and threw up. She just couldn't believe it or get it out of her head. All she could see was her family's dead bodies. Her mother… her father… her little sister… how could… how could someone do that to her family? How could Risto do this? Why didn't she see anything beforehand? She had known him for five years, how and why didn't she see this coming?

Oh god… she killed him… that means… that meant the gang was going to come after her and any family that he had…

Oh god… why didn't she see this before? She was dead, they were they going to kill her! She was dead! Oh god! After five years… after five years… the gang was going to kill for killing one of their own… she never should have joined! Then this never would have happened! But… but at the same time… she didn't have a choice but to join them… her and her family needed the money… maybe she could get to sea and stow away on their ship.

Britta could remember joining now like it was yesterday and not five years ago…

Five years ago…

Britta was thirteen when Alec from the local gang came to her- offering a job. She was from a poor family and they needed the money. So Britta took the job, despite her parents not liking the idea. But, things were too expensive on their island. They barely had enough to keep the small house they lived in, barely enough money to keep clothes on them and to feed them. Britta barely ate anything, giving all of the food to her younger sister.

"A runner?" Britta asked Alec as he explained to her what she would be doing for the gang.

"That's right," Alec, one of the key members of the gang nodded. "You'll be our errand girl. A messenger. A runner. Whatever what you call it. The job is simple, we give you whatever it is that we want you to deliver and you deliver it. Understood? You'll get paid depending on how dangerous your mission will be but the lowest will be five thousand as it is a dangerous job and not many people can survive it, physically or mentally. I will be the one to paying you and you will take what I pay you. Am I understood girl?"

"Yes sir," Britta nodded. She could survive this, physically and mentally. Not much could throw or hurt Britta. Britta knew she could handle anything they can do. This wasn't for her, this was for her family- for mother, for her father and it was for her baby sister. Britta would do anything for her little sister, even if it meant putting her own life at stake to earn money for the family.

Britta wasn't afraid of anything. She was scared that she could die but she wasn't afraid. The moment she was afraid, that's the moment she knew she would lose everything. Being afraid could make you freeze up and she wasn't going to pretend to be brave or not admit that she was scared, because she was scared. But she wasn't afraid.

Besides, there was a reason why Alec wanted her in the gang, at most his runner. Because she's fast and all she had to do was outrun the enemy and she'd be fine…

Hopefully. Maybe… The Sea Gods only knew…

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East Blue, hours later, night time with the Freedom Fighters…

Sin got back late into the night, he had taken down the flag of Whitebeard. So that no one knew who owned the ship or knew that they had a Whitebeard Pirate on their ship as a guest. Well, technically he was kind of a prisoner since they did kind of kidnap him from his ship and stuff, but he was Macey's Uncle or something so that made him family or something, so guest would be the better word to use. Since they're not treating him like a prisoner after all.

Sin had a feeling that his Captain would still be up after he tied the second ship to the Free Flyer. It's been an interesting, exciting and emotional day after all. So Captain Mace most likely wasn't asleep. She wouldn't want to keep the others awake so she would either be in the library or the navigator's room, since the Captain's cabin was her room. Sabo, Luffy, Ace and Kaitlyn would be in there asleep most likely, since their younger members all shared Macey's rooms. Would Lavi be there too now that Sin thinks about it… or would he be in the infirmary with Jack? since Jack pretty much sleeps in the infirmary since he is the ship's doctor after all.

If Macey wasn't in the library or navigator's room, then Sin would try the Captain's cabin. And if Mace was asleep he would talk to her in the morning and if she's awake, then he would talk to her now.

Sin could hear some talking from the navigator's room. Since that was the closest room from where he had tied up West's ship.

"Only if you want to Macey, I won't and can't force you after all." a male voice that Sin didn't recognise said to his captain. Who else here was called Macey? So, it could only be the captain. But who was she talking too? It didn't sound like Blue, he would have just snuck back here if he wanted to speak to Macey anyway. It wasn't Red, the voice sounded too old for him and it wasn't West. Didn't sound like him. West had more a higher sounding voice then whoever this is… wait… was this Macey's dad?

"I don't have a problem with it," Macey said as Sin got to the door. Debating if he should knock or not and was seriously debating if he should be listening in on this conversation or not. "I don't mind spending some time with Uncle West so he can get me gifts on yours and the others behalf dad."

So it was her father who she was speaking.

"Okay-yoi." That was an interesting verbal tick. "If you're sure."

"Of course I am. I wouldn't agree with it if I wasn't." and that was so true about the Captain. She didn't say anything or agree to anything unless she was sure about it. "And you're still good to come to West Blue for the Fifth Year Anniversary of Mum's death in roughly seven months then? You don't mind?"

"Of course not-yoi. I want to meet you and see you Macey. You're my daughter and I love and miss you."

"I love and miss you too Dad! Thought we'd never meet." Macey laughed slightly. "It will be nice."

"I think it will be nice too. I'm sorry-yoi."

"For what?"

"For not trying to contact you sooner. For not being there for you. The moment I thought you were alive I should have come to get you. I'm sorry for never visiting too."

"Dad, it's fine. You didn't visit to protect us and that's also why you never tried to contact me before either. You were just trying to protect me. I don't mind. I mean, it would have been nice to see and meet you before and everything. But I understand why you didn't and why you can't really even do it till now. As long as we have some way of contacting each other and staying in contact, I don't mind. After all. I'm not ready for the New World yet and neither is my crew. We'll only get in the way."

That was so true, Sin hated to admit it. They would only get in the way with or in a crew like the Whitebeard Pirates. They would get themselves killed if they went to the New World the way they are now. Mace was right, they're not ready for the New World yet.

"And I know you won't and can't leave you crew either-yoi. You have your mother's and mine stubbornness after all. Once you start something, you want to see it through to the end."

"Damn straight!" Macey laughed. "Five years."

What…?

"Pardon-yoi?"

"Five years from now," Macey said in one of the most confident voices that Sin had ever heard her use. "In five years from now I will be in the Grandline and making my way to the New World so in less than six years, at least in theory. I'll be in the New World then and maybe the crews can meet up and meet each other and me."

"I say in roughly five years and four months we will meet you in the Grandline or at the very least at Fishman Island as long as nothing gets in our way. And we can either go our separate ways or you and your crew can join us-yoi. What do you say Macey?"

"I say you have yourself a deal dad."

"Then we have a deal daughter-yoi. I'll organise things on my end for us to have a similar contact system like I had with your mother, and other than the Den-Den Mushi. So we can send letters, gifts and photos and the like."

"I would love that."

"Anyway, it's getting late. You should get to bed young lady."

"Okay, okay," Macey laughed. "I will. Night dad."

"Night. I love you Macey, so does your mother and don't you dare ever forget that."

"I know dad… mum and I love you too so don't you dare ever forget that."

"I won't-yoi. How can you be so forgiving? How did and can you get back up after everything you have been through Macey? Most people would be hiding away or depressed by now."

"What's the point in holding a grudge? It won't get me anywhere and it wasn't your fault either. It's just something I have learned. Take life as you get it, go with the flow. There will always be things that you can't control in life, like it or not. How you handle it, well, that's totally up what to you. After all, if I don't get back up when I'm knocked down, how will others be able to? I'm their captain, their leader. They look up to me. If I can get through what life throws at me, then the others will realize that they can too. So what if I have sad past, so what if I had something horrible happen to me. Others have had that happen to them as well. Some not as bad, some as bad and others, far worse. But if I smile and get through it, then the others will realize that they can too."

"That's wise for a twelve year old."

Sin stood there outside door thinking about it. What happened to him- it was horrible, terrible, just plain awful. But what happened to Mace… that was just plain cruel. It was just as bad, if not worse than what happened to Sin. At least it was in Sin's opinion. Sure, Sin had to kill nearly everyone he knew with his bare hands- including his own family but his baby brother, as well as was forced to eat a devil fruit and then had to live on after he lost his baby brother. But Macey had her whole life turned upside down for no reason at all- watched as everyone she knew was pretty much burned alive or blown up before her eyes and unable to do anything about it.

And yet… Sin felt like he couldn't go on while Mace did not feel like that? She felt like she could go on? She smiled and went with flow while Sin could very well end his own life right here and now. If he wanted too… but he didn't want too… not anymore… at least, not as badly as he did want to before. But how was Sin feeling one thing and Macey feeling another?

Mace gave his life meaning again. Just having her smile or laugh, he thought it was because she must have had a happy and fun childhood or past. And yet, her past was just as bad as his. Having everyone you've ever known taken away from you, with you being powerless to stop it. Yet, here she was- smiling and living her life, always picking herself back up and putting her broken pieces back together, just for them. Just for her Freedom Fighters, so that they didn't lose their new home. So they didn't feel like they would lose themselves…

It's like Mace lit a way for them to follow and you follow it, no matter how much you feel like you shouldn't or couldn't. But… was it enough? Will it be enough to bring someone back from the darkness of their pasts?

Because right now… Sin didn't know if he could ever escape the darkness of his past or the thoughts of killing himself, even with Mace's help. Will Sin ever be okay again? The day that Soul died, that was the day that Sin lost himself. Sin didn't know if Mace had the power to find him or if she had the power to help him find himself…

"It is?" Mace laughed. "I never thought of it like that. I thought it was me being me."

"You are so like your mother sometimes it is not even funny. But I do see a lot of myself in you as well," Mace's father said sounding like he was smiling then playfully added and teased. "Now, good night my stubborn little girl."

"Don't call girl me flaming pigeon," Macey playfully teased back. "Night dad. I love you."

"I love you too, my special little girl."

"Dddddddddddaaaaaaaaaaddddddddd!" Macey whined. Did he have to be so embarrassing? This was why Macey was taking the call away from the crew. He was the only one in the world, other than maybe her mum and grandpops- her aunts and uncles maybe depending on who it was, who could get away with calling her a girl. Anyone else and Macey would break their bones.

"Hehahaha," Marco couldn't help but laugh at the whine from her. "But seriously Macey. It's bedtime now. Good night."

"Yeah, yeah, yeah," Macey sighed but smiled. "Night father." Then both hung up.

There was no way that Macey was going to be able to sleep. Not after everything that happened. Not after the fight with Garp, the nightmare the night before, then talking about Isila, her mother, her uncles and everything else in her past. She's not going to be able to sleep for the next couple nights most likely. Not unless she wanted to be plagued with even more nightmares.

Macey crossed her arms and griped onto them, hard, leaving marks on her arms. She was scared. She didn't want to admit it out loud or to her crew mates. They saw her as being strong- someone who didn't scare easily. Someone who protected them from their nightmares, their weakness and their enemies- even though she was fighting against her own, but since she didn't talk about them or bring them up- she looked stronger than what she was.

Macey couldn't start being weak now *flashes of Isila being blown up*. They look up to her *flashes of Isila burning*. They came to tell her their secrets and tell her about their nightmares *flashes of people being killed*. She had to protect them *flashes of her uncles taking her and her island being blown up with her mother in it after she was injured and hurt so she couldn't move or get herself out*. She had to be strong *flashes of everything being blown up and people screaming- not understanding what was happening or going on*. She had to be strong. She couldn't be weak! *flashes of the man in the white cloak who took her from her uncle and put her on a boat in the middle of the sea, away from the Marines Ships as the buster call destroyed Isila, it's people, it's legacy and the island itself- leaving nothing but a destroyed, barren wasteland of an island. Nothing would probably ever grow there again. No way for people to live there. The nature- the trees, the water and the animals all poisoned and destroyed. All because of her family…*

Macey couldn't help or stop herself from shaking and crying. She didn't want to remember! She didn't want to be weak! She had to be strong! She had to be! How could she help the others if she wasn't strong!? Macey had to bottle up her feelings and bury them! She's useless to the crew like this! She's useless like this! She can't be useless! She had to be useful! She had to be strong! She needed to stop being weak! She just needed to bury these feelings! She had to be strong! She can't be weak! She had to be strong!

Why won't they go away? Why won't these feelings just go away? Why can't she be strong? Why was she… why did she have to be so weak…?

Sin could hear his captain crying and he noticed her shaking, really badly through the crack of the door. Shit… Sin couldn't help her… not when she was like this, not the way he was now… he would only make things worse… but who could help her…?

Only one person came to Sin's mind- so the orange haired teen left to go get them. The only person who he could think of who could make her smile in time like this, the one who seemed to help the captain more than Don. He… he had to get Sabo. Sabo was the only one who Sin could think of who could help the captain, especially when she was like this. In a state that she didn't want to them to see, when she was at her weakest. She needed Sabo, someone who was strong to lend her some of their strength, who wasn't afraid of carrying some of the burden the captain had. Who wouldn't see it as her being really weak, but just needing someone to lean on and to help her get strong again.

Right now, Macey needed Sabo. She needed him to help her with the burdens in her mind, whether she realised it or not, or it just might destroy her before she or anyone else even realised it. After all, Sin was going through something similar if not the same. The only difference was- it didn't matter if Sin gave in to his, he wasn't important, he wasn't needed. But the Captain, she couldn't give in to hers, she was important. She was needed.

So Sin was going to get Sabo. He'll make the captain better and she'd be back to herself in no time. At least, that's what Sin was hoping for. Because if they lost Macey… they'll lose themselves.

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and that's the chapter! not much of a cliff-hanger this time, but all well! thanks to DBZ for Seth, Sora and Crystal and thanks britta baba69 for Britta. more of these characters to come as we get Zoro, save Nami and her village from Arlong and Ace gets his first two crew mates. so much to do, so little time... plus we still need Red, Law and Cora-san to come too... thanks AceAyane for beta-ing again and for our mysterious shadow friend. i wonder who they are? only god knows... wait, that's wrong- only me and AceAyane know who it is XD

Macey: thingy time!

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Jack: so... who is the shadow person?

no spoilers, not telling. only thing i will say that they're an OC by AceAyane. that's it. nothing more, nothing less. though, they be important later on in the future when the 'mysterious shadow person' joins Ace's crew. wait... i wasn't meant to tell you that the person joins Ace's future crew... damn it! what i will say though, is that they add story stuff to the story line.

and my OC Rosa makes an appearance! and hey, look! Power is back since... whatever chapter he was in last. i decided in the end to make Rosa older than Ace, though, not sure on how old yet but she's old enough that she remembers Roger, his execution and Rouge. so... she'll be like between 16 and 19. somewhere in this age group at least anyway.

anyway... not much left to say really... till next chapter which will be an omake chapter. see ya fans, love you all.

wait... i just realised something... THIS IS THE LONGEST CHAPTER I HAVE EVER WRITTEN! like HOLY SHIT! over 16, 500 words... like... fuck... the chapter it is like 9,900 something odd words making the rest AN... but still... holy shit...

please do not expect this again, i don't think this will happen again.. holy shit.. over 16, 500 words... till next time... over 16, 500 words...