Hello everyone, here is an another one shot, a lost scene from the main story.

How did Garp find out about Ace being the assassin Ace of Spades?

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Garp was in a good mood, even though he did try to hide it when he was seen by his subordinates. He was a vice admiral after all, he had a reputation to uphold. he was finally going to visit his grandsons, who he had not seen for over a year. When he had visited years ago, only to be notified Ace was gone and had been for a year, he panicked. He would never admit it out loud, but he did. He had searched every marine file he could get his hands on with no luck. But then, he had appeared back one day when he visited, giving him the shock of his life. He was sure Ace was dead. He had hit him and told him off, to never, never pull that stunt again. Ace had only gotten mad, yelling at him.

He had asked where he had been, if he had been stupid enough to get kidnapped or if he ran away. He had only rolled his eyes, telling him it was not his business and he was fine. He displayed an angry outlet, but inside, he was happy. Happy he was okay, that he didn't seem traumatized or injured. After that, he tried to visit once every year. There were times he visited, only to see he was not there. But both Sabo and Luffy told him he was running some errands, which he grumpily accepted.

But when he visited Ace when the kid was 13, he had changed.

He was no longer the angry and hotheaded kid. He seemed more, much more emotionless and nonchalant, to the point he was worried. Ace had never been anything than a hothead, always yelling and running around. But now. Ace didn't yell and walked calmly, almost like no one could get under his skin. He had tried, tried everything. Even bringing up his father, knowing he hated to be reminded off him, just to get a ruse. He got none. Even when he had tried to give his 'fist of love', he had just avoided it, before walking off, saying how he had other things to do. Garp would rather have Ace yelling, cursing, running, crying even, not this emotionless kid. the worst part, was that neither Luffy or Sabo seemed worried. Who acted like normal, but not Ace.

And no one would tell him anything. Tell why or what had happened. Which had something must have happened, why else would he act like this? He had reluctantly left again, promising to return soon, to be sure they became marines. Both Luffy and Sabo had reacted, but not Ace, just saying an emotionless 'It will never happen,' before going back to his book. When had he started to read?

He had left, only to return next year. When he did, Ace was still way too nonchalant, but not as emotionless. He could see more emotions in his eyes, but he still didn't manage to get a ruse out of him. He was more pleased to see and hear him smile and laugh, even getting mad one time. But what had happened last year? He decided to not think about it, Ace seemed better. He would never show his concern clearly, but he tried to be a bit nicer too him, thinking something bad had happened. It had now been 2 years, making Ace 16.

He had tried to visit them half a year ago, when he had the time to make a trip to Dawn, seeing as Sengoku needed him to check on something. And what had he found out? That his brats had gotten themselves a house, a house on an island south west in East blue, where he could not just take a trip off too. If he did, Sengoku would notice, and he could not afford him finding out about them. He wasn't the best at showing it, but he cared about them.

So he had come up with a plan.

When he was doing the stuff for Sengoku near Dawn, he had planted some fake evidence that there were some big shots close to the island Dadan had mentioned, an island called Boreumdo, which he had never heard about. After 'finding' the evidence, he had sent a report to Sengoku, knowing he would send him to fix it when he got it. It had taken way longer than he thought, him not getting the go until a month later, as well as an another thing he needed to do first. But now, he was finally on his way and he could see the island in the distance. He had told that all of his subordinates are to stay on the ship while he checks the island out, seeing as the information they had, might be a bit faulty. He had said that if he found anyone, he would send them running for the beach, so they could ambush them.

Not that he would find anyone. At least no one that was of interest in the way Sengoku or his subordinates thought. The only ones he would find, was three brats and maybe some villagers, that was it.

The boat docked two hours later and Garp went on the island. When he did, he went for the village he saw. When he saw the buildings, he instantly recognized a building that was a tavern and headed inside. When he got inside, everyone sent a look at him, seeming to not like his presence. Garp ignored them and went to the bar, seeing a barmaid. If one wanted information, the ones working in a tavern were always the best. When he got to the counter, the lady looked at her, ¨What are a marine doing here?¨ She asked, assessing him. Garp let out a laugh, ¨I am not looking for trouble. I'm merely here on personal business.¨ The barmaid frowned, ¨What personal business can a marine possibly have here?¨ She asked, frowning a bit. Garp let out a laugh again, ¨I heard from a woman three brats live here. I know them and wanted to make visit.¨

The woman frowned more, assessing him. ¨What makes you think I know anything? And if I did, why would I tell you?¨ Garp was sure she knew something. He lifted an eyebrow, ¨I believe barmaids usually know a lot.¨ But before she could respond, a voice from the entrance had him smile, ¨GRAMPS?!¨ He turned around and saw Luffy, making him smile, before appearing angry. He marched up to him, hitting him. ¨What do you think you are doing, shitty grandson?! You leave Dawn without telling me?!¨ Luffy did cradle his head, but he also let out a laugh and smiling. ¨We tried to, Gramps. We did send a note, you didn't get it?¨ He asked, tilting his head. Garp let out a huff, remembering their new mail boy is awful. He probably messed everything up.

He gave a hit again, pretending he did know why he didn't get the note. ¨I got no note, brat. Now, where is the other two brats?¨ This time, Luffy did let out a noise, but smiled fast, ¨Sabo is home, Ace is coming soon.¨ He then went to the door, ¨Come and I'll show you our house!¨ Said the kid in excitement. Garp gave an another huff, shaking his head as he followed. He wasn't glad Ace was gone, he wanted to see him, needed to. Just to see if he had changed more.

They soon arrived to the house, meeting up with Sabo, which Garp also yelled at and giving a fist of love. He was glad to see him doing fine, even having grown a lot. Luffy quickly showed him around the house, telling how he loved it here and how all the villagers were nice. When they had gone through the house and was back in the living room, Luffy looked at Sabo. ¨When is Ace coming? He was coming today, right?¨ He asked, tilting his head. Sabo nodded, ¨He's coming soon.¨ He said, before looking at him, looking apprehensive. Making him feel anxious. Sabo never feared him, at least not real fear.

Sabo took a deep breath, ¨We have something to tell you, Gramps.¨ Said Sabo, making him feel more anxious. What could it possibly be that made him like this. ¨What, brat?¨ He asked, trying to not sound anxious or anything, only annoyed as usual. Sabo looked at him, ¨It's about Ace.¨ He said, making him grow cold. He had a feeling he would not like this. He would not admit it, but he hoped, he actually hoped Sabo would say he was a pirate. Maybe Ace was dead, injured, broken or something. Something about Ace made Sabo look scared to tell him. The brat who proudly claimed, over and over, they were going to be pirates. He was about to ask again, seeing as Sabo didn't continue, when he saw something in the windowsill. He had followed on new, he knew what that was, he knew that raven.

That was the raven to the famous Ace of Spades. And Garp understood, the assassin was after them. The assassin knew about them.

He grabbed for Sabo, dragging him behind him. He was going to protect them, he couldn't let his grandchildren die, not by an assassin's hand. He was about to grab after Luffy to, but before he could grab him, the kid being a bit far away. The raven cawed and the assassin appeared in the middle of him and Luffy. Garp froze, staring at the assassin, no idea what to do for a second. The assassin frowned at him, ¨You will stop hitting Luffy, Garp.¨ He said, shocking him. What, the assassin was protecting them? But then he realized something, Luffy held around the assassin, giving him a hug. Garp's mind completely froze as he recognized the voice.

It was Ace's. a bit darker and deeper, but it was Ace's. Ace was an assassin, his grandson, the kid he had helped, the kid to Gol D Roger was an assassin. He could imagine the man rolling over in his grave. An assassin.

He used all his might to be angry, to not give into the fact, trying to convince himself he was mad. That it wasn't Ace's voice. ¨Why would you care? He's my grandson.¨ He spit out, glaring back. He heard a sigh to his right, looking over to see Sabo. ¨You need to tell him Ace, just take the mask off.¨ Said the kid, freezing Garp again. The assassin let out a sigh, before moving his hand. As the assassin's hand moved to his mask, taking it off, his mind chanted no, over and over. When the mask was off, he was met with freckles, those freckles from his mother.

He was met with Ace. Ace really was an assassin. Ace was the Ace of Spades.

¨Come, Lu.¨ Said Sabo, shocking him out of his shock. ¨I think Ace and Gramps need to talk.¨ Luffy gave a nod and a smile, going to Sabo, who then walked out of the door, leaving them. When the door closed, he looked at Ace, who sighed. ¨We didn't want to t-,¨ ¨Why?¨ Said Garp, cutting him off. ¨WHY WOULD YOU BE AN ASSASSIN?!¨ He yelled, going in to hit him. Ace easily avoided it, ¨Calm down, Garp.¨ Said Ace. Calm down? CALM DOWN?! ¨HOW CAN I? YOU ARE AN ASSASSIN! YOU ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE AN ASSAASIN. WHAT HAPPENED TO BE PIARTES?!¨ He was screaming, being anything but calm, but Ace, the kid he had saved, the kid he cared for, was an assassin.

Ace lifted an eyebrow, ¨You would rather me be a pirate?¨ He asked. Garp continued to be mad, trying to hide his worry, to not show how much this actually bothered him. ¨OF COURSE!¨ He yelled, shocking Ace. ¨Why?¨ He asked, ¨Why? WHY?¨ HE yelled, his idea of not showing his worry betraying him. ¨BECAUSE I CAN'T PROTECT YOU IF YOU ARE AN ASSASSIN!¨ He could see Ace looking at him shocked. Garp took a breath, his anger falling away. ¨If you were a pirate, I could at least avert Sengoku. But not if you are an assassin. That's a death sentence. You will die and I can't help.¨ He closed his eyes, this was too much. ¨Gramps…¨ Said a voice, making his open his eyes. Ace had not called him that in years. ¨You're crying…¨ He then realized Ace was right, he was. But how could he not, he was going to be killed, he was going to be caught. He angrily wiped his face. ¨I am NOT!¨ He yelled. He would never admit it.

He looked at Ace, ¨How long? How long have you been a-, an assassin?¨ He asked. He needed to know. Ace looked at him. ¨Since I was 12. I started training at 7.¨ Said Ace. Garp the realized that was when Ace had disappeared and when he had changed. ¨Why would you possibly want to be an assassin?! Why couldn't you be a marine?! Assassin never do anything good! They only ca-,¨ ¨Sabo would have been dead.¨ Said Ace cutting him off. Garp stared at him in shock, feeling like someone just threw a bucket of ice over him. ¨W-what?¨ Ace shook his head. ¨His family came for him, he was saved in the last second by an assassin. Sabo would have died, if it weren't for him.¨ He said, a stoic expression on his face.

Garp stood there in shock. Sabo had almost died? And he was saved by an assassin. ¨Who saved him?¨ He asked, wanting to know. ¨Azuruko, my mentor.¨ Answered Ace. Garp nodded. He knew about that man. He wouldn't admit it, but he somewhat trusted the man. He had worked with the marines, helping them a lot. ¨Why didn't you tell me? Why did not anyone tell me?!¨ He almost yelled, mad to know Sabo had almost died, Ace was an assassin, Azuruko was his mentor. Ace, face still stoic, looked at him. ¨Because we knew you wouldn't accept it.¨ Was all he said. Garp got mad, actually mad. ¨Of course I wouldn't! I would never, never accept the fact my own grandson is a-, a-, a demon!¨ He bit out.

He saw something shining in Ace's eyes before it disappeared. ¨At least,¨ Started Ace, ¨I can protect my brothers. Which you apparently never could.¨ He said, turning around and walking to his room, closing the door. He stood in sock for a bit, realizing it was true. He never could, Sabo would have been dead. He then realized almost all information they might have on the kids parentage was gone. Ace had probably been the one. He closed his eyes, Ace was so much better than him. A door opened behind him. ¨Why did you say that, Gramps?¨ Asked a timid and emotional voce from the door. He looked over to see Luffy, ¨Why did you call him a demon? Ace isn't that, he has protected me and Sabo. He isn't that.¨ Garp shook his head, ¨Assassin are bad people, they kill and destroy everything.¨

Luffy shook his head. ¨Ace doesn't! He has been there for us! Azuruko Doesn't! He has helped Ace; Ace no longer hates himself!¨ He said with tears in his eyes. Garp stared at the kid. Ace had hated himself? He knew he never liked his father, but had he really hated himself? He didn't know what to say. Luffy then suddenly looked mad, ¨I HATE YOU!¨ He yelled, turning away, possibly even running away. Garp could only stare in shock, his mind realizing he was a terrible grandfather. He was never there for them, he never did anything. Sabo was then suddenly in the door, glaring at him. ¨I'm not expecting you to accept it, but even I thought you were not that spiteful.¨ Said Sabo, looking disapprovingly at him.

A door opened behind him again. Garp didn't turn away from the almost hateful look from Sabo, but averted his attention when Ace walked past him, heading for the door, wearing normal clothes. When he stood in the door, he stopped, ¨If you can't tolerate it, Garp.¨ Started Ace, turning his head and sending a hateful and almost hurt look at him. ¨Leave and never return.¨ He said and walked out, leaving Garp alone.

Garp could only stare at the door. He closed his eyes as he felt awful, now realizing his mistake. Ace had always been called demon and monster, everyone hating him for being Roger's son. Garp had tried to help Ace, to say he was different. But now? He had called him that himself. He always spoke lowly of those who called Ace a demon, but he was apparently not better. He would never accept it. He closed his eyes, walking out of the house slowly. When he was outside, he saw Luffy glaring at him from the side of the house, sitting in Ace's lap. Ace was sitting on the ground, leaning on the house, not looking at him, keeping his attention on Luffy. Sabo was beside him, leaning on the house too, not looking at him.

Garp turned to leave, but didn't move, standing with his back to the brats. ¨I'll never accept it.¨ He started, not wanting to look at them. ¨I won't. But take care of them… Ace.¨ He said and started walking away. He had never called Ace his name in a long time, not since he was a baby. He hoped Ace would understand he wouldn't accept it, but he didn't want him dead. He still cared. He only hoped Ace would forgive him, that Ace would realize he didn't mean it. Ace weren't a demon. He was only so mad, shocked and scared. He now realized he had seen hurt flashing across his eyes. He had walked a few steps, when a voice stopped him. ¨Stupid gramps,¨ Said Luffy, sounding like his usual self. ¨Ace will always protect us.¨ He sent a look over his shoulder, seeing Luffy hugging Ace.

He nodded and was about to start walking, when Luffy yelled again. ¨And bring the chocolate next time!¨ Garp smiled to himself, glad he was welcomed back. ¨I will, brats!¨ He said and continued walking, feeling glad Luffy didn't hate him. He then walked to his ship, displaying an angry face to his crew, saying it was a false lead before stomping to his room, yelling he wanted to be left alone while they sailed away. When he was in his room, closed his eyes, a smile on his face. His grandsons still wanted him around, even though he had been a terrible grandfather. He wouldn't accept Ace being an assassin, he couldn't do that, but he would never hate him.

During the next months, Garp always read everything about the assassin, now realizing he only took out real evil people. People who even Sengoku wanted gone. He slowly realized Ace weren't as terrible as he first thought. He would still not accept it, it was an awful job which would only cause him pain and suffering. A job that would get him killed way to early. He would never say it to Ace, or to anyone. But he was proud to see how good he was, to see how much he fought to fix the terrible and dark world.

When he returned next time, he brought an extra jar of black chocolate. Handing it to Luffy, seeing as Ace weren't there. But two days later, a black raven gave him a letter, a letter that read 'Thanks, Shitty Gramps.'

And that's the chapter, hope you enjoyed.

Just a quick thing, Azuruko haven't died yet. This was some months before he did, but it was the same year.

If you have any scenes you want to see or event you would like to go different, leave a review/comment and I'll see what I can do