Hello everyone. Here is an another one shot. This is a missing scene which was a request.
How did the brothers meet Rayleigh and how did he figure out who Ace is? As well as his reaction and thoughts.
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Ace looked at Luffy, who was slowly starting to use his puppy eyes. ¨Pleeeaassee Ace. I want to go. Makino said it was a good place.¨ Ace pinched his nose. Wanting to tell the 11 year old no. Luffy wanted to visit an island at the Grand Line, where he had not been himself. Neither had he heard anything from Azuruko about that island. Ace gave a sigh, ¨Luffy, we can't just leave like this. You know that.¨ Luffy let out a whine, on his way to make his puppy eyes. But Ace shook his head, ¨You know the rules. I won't just go anywhere just because you want to.¨ Luffy whined again, ¨But Ace, your powers can just take us back!¨
Ace was about to speak up again, but Sabo spoke up, looking at him. ¨Ace, listen to Luffy. If we go and we see anything to your dislike, we will leave at once. Right, Lu?¨ Luffy nodded, looking pleadingly at Ace. Ace gave a sigh, massaging his face a bit. ¨Fine. But the moment I say we'll leave. We leave.¨ Both nodded. Luffy smiling a big smile as he hugged his brother. ¨Thanks Ace!¨ Ace couldn't help but smile a bit, seeing Luffy or Sabo happy always made him happy. Ace gave a look to Luffy when he let go. ¨But you will have to follow the rules.¨ Luffy nodded. When Ace gave a look, Luffy spoke up, ¨We are to always be in either your or Dust sight, not to run away, not to hide or do anything stupid.¨
Ace nodded. ¨Go get ready and we'll leave. I will send Dust first.¨ Luffy nodded, looking really excited as he got ready. Ace sent a look at Dust, who gave a small nod as he flew away. Ace weren't really good at using Dust when he teleport with others, it took a lot of him, but he could manage. Sabo gave him a smile. ¨We will probably not get in any trouble. Makino did say and promise it was a safe island.¨ Ace gave a nod. He wasn't around a lot, he knew this. He often was with Azuruko, either training, going on an assignment or just be around him a lot. He wanted to be more around his brothers, but he also wanted to, needed to, get better.
15 minutes later, they disappeared.
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Rayleigh walked out from a shop, having just bought some things he needed and was now heading home. As he was walking around a corner, he was busy with looking through his bag, so he didn't see the oncoming kid who ran straight into him, sending some of his items tumbling out of his bag as both fell. ¨Ah, sorry mister. I wasn't looking.¨ Said a young kid and Rayleigh shook his head as he looked up. ¨It's okay, just be more careful...¨ He trailed of when he looked ta who he had ran into to. It wasn't someone he knew, a young kid he guessed to be around 11 or so.
But the hat he had. That was his old captain's one.
Rayleigh gave a smile, so that's where Shanks had placed his hat. ¨It's fine.¨ He said, standing up and also helping the young kid. ¨I wasn't looking either.¨ The kid took the hand and a smile. ¨Ace always says I need to be more observant. I guess I should.¨ Rayleigh gave a laugh, ¨Who is Ace?¨ The kid smiled a gigantic smile. ¨My brother!¨ Just as he was about to ask more, someone came somewhat running up to them. ¨Luffy! What did Ace say? No running off!¨ Said a blond man, glaring at the kid. The kid, Luffy, pouted. ¨I'm sorry. I saw this butterfly and tried to catch it.¨ The blond man gave a sigh, looking at him. ¨Sorry for Luffy running you down… Mister?¨ Rayleigh waved his hand. ¨It's okay. I wasn't looking either. I'm Rayleigh. Who are you?¨
The small kid, Luffy, smiled. ¨I'm Luffy and this is Sabo.¨ The kid then looked behind him. ¨Ace is doing something in a shop, but will come soon.¨ Rayleigh nodded, smiling. ¨Would you like to join me for dinner. As an apology for running into each other.¨ Luffy looked at him with big eyes and a smile, before looking at Sabo, almost pleadingly. ¨Can we?¨ The blond, Sabo, looked at Luffy, before looking at a building roof. When Rayleigh looked too, he saw a large black raven, who seemed to somewhat nod. ¨We can.¨ He heard Sabo said and looked back at the kids. Luffy was smiling brightly. ¨Do you live far away, Ray-, Rayl-, Raylli?¨ Sabo pinched his nose. ¨It's Rayleigh.¨ Luffy pouted. ¨It's hard to say.¨
Rayleigh laughed. He liked this kid. ¨It's only few minutes away. Should we wait for Ace?¨ Sabo looked at the bird again, making Rayleigh wonder why he was and how the bird seemed to know what they were talking about. Sabo shook his head. ¨He will catch up.¨ Rayleigh nodded, deciding to not ask about until they were back in his house, so no one would overhear. They then started to walk toward his home, talking about some usual things as they walked.
When they got to his house, they went inside and Rayleigh put his things away and started a quick dinner, one he didn't need to watch as it cooked, so he could talk to the kids. When he walked out in his living room again, he saw Sabo sitting down and looking around, while Luffy was petting the large raven from before. Making him somewhat frown, he didn't know the bird had followed. ¨Is it your bird?¨ He asked as he moved to sit down. Luffy looked at him and nodded. ¨It's Ace's. His name is Dust. He is awesome.¨ Rayleigh nodded. Ravens weren't an animals that usually was pets. But the raven seemed to be calm and liked the petting from Luffy. Rayleigh nodded and looked at Luffy. ¨Luffy, where did you get that hat?¨ Luffy tilted his head, ¨I got it from someone I met some months ago.¨
Rayleigh nodded, looking at him. ¨How did you meet Shanks?¨ He asked, wanting to know. Luffy and Sabo looked at him shocked. ¨How did you know it was Shanks?¨ Asked Luffy shocked. Rayleigh gave a small laugh, ¨Do you know whose hat it is?¨ A slow nod from Luffy. ¨Do you know who I am?¨ Luffy tilted his head. ¨You're Rayl-, Rayli-, Rayligh.¨ Sabo gave a small laugh, ¨Almost Luffy. But it's Leigh not Ligh.¨ Luffy looked proud at that. Rayleigh gave a small laugh as he looked at Luffy. ¨I am Silvers Rayleigh, former crew member of Gol D Roger's crew.¨ Rayleigh could feel everyone staring at him, even the bird. Luffy then smiled a gigantic smile. ¨You knew the pirate king! Can you teach me how to be like him, I wanna be the next pirate king!¨ Sabo got out of his shock, glaring at Luffy, who was smiling at him.
Rayleigh gave a small laugh, ¨You want to be the Pirate King?¨ Luffy nodded furiously. ¨I do! Me and Sabo will set out in 6 years and I will become the pirate king!¨ Rayleigh looked at him, ¨What about Ace?¨ Luffy looked uncertain for a second and looked at Sabo, who gave a sigh. ¨Ace has other plans. He don't want to be a pirate.¨ Rayleigh nodded slowly. ¨What does he want to be?¨ Sabo thought for a second, ¨He wants to be a traveler and helper of sorts. I think you should ask him, I'm not sure how to explain.¨ He said a bit unsure. Rayleigh frowned a bit as he nodded. Luffy and Sabo looked closed, which made him wonder why they didn't know what their brother was going to do. He decided to ask the other about it when he got here. According to Luffy, he would find them when he was finished with what he was doing.
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Ace walked through the woods on the island, to where Dust told him his brothers were. He had been told by Dust what had happened and was glad the man was calm and didn't seem to care much about the fact Luffy had run into him. When he had told his name, Ace instantly recognized it. He had been told about him from both Shanks and Azuruko, telling he was a former man of Roger's crew, even being the first mate. He was a good man, who had not been seen or done anything for the last years. He had a feeling he recognized the hat Luffy had, which was one of the reasons Ace thought he invited them to dinner as an apology. Ace had only heard good things about him, the reason he said it was fine, but Dust still went with them, just in case.
When he saw the house and was only a few feet away, the door opened and Luffy ran out, hugging him. ¨Come on! Dinner is ready! And Raylig is awesome!¨ Ace gave a laugh as he let Luffy drag him inside. When they were, he saw Sabo and Rayleigh talking. When they got inside, both turned to him, both smiling. Luffy let go and sat down again, almost jumping in his seat, looking really excited. Ace gave a small laugh as he walked up to Rayleigh and held his hand out. The man stood up and shook it, ¨You must be Ace. I'm Rayleigh.¨ Ace gave a nod. ¨I am. Pleasure to meet you, Rayleigh.¨ The man nodded and motioned for an empty seat, ¨Sit down, food is just about done.¨ Ace gave a nod as he sat down.
When he did, Rayleigh went to an another room, which he believed was the kitchen and soon got back out, holding some plates which he placed on the table and soon got a pot with some stew. As they ate, Luffy inhaling his food as usual, Ace and Sabo talked with them man. Ace was glad to see everything he had heard from both Shanks and Azuruko was true, Rayleigh was a good and kind man.
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Rayleigh couldn't help but stare at Ace from time to time. He looked really familiar for some reason, but he could not place him. Which did annoy him a bit. He had figured out Ace wanted to be a traveler and see the world and help the ones who needed it. He didn't seem to want to be a pirate, but supported his brothers and would sometimes be with them it seemed like. All of them seemed to be close, Ace seeming to be the oldest one. Both Sabo and Luffy seemed to be looking up to him, asking him when they were unsure about things. They weren't so old, Luffy was only 11 and the other two being 14, which proved they weren't biological brothers, at least not Sabo and Ace. When he had asked, he was right. None of them were biological, but had been together for years, and saying they had made a promise to be brothers, which made him smile.
After a few hours after they had eaten, Luffy and Sabo asked to look around. Rayleigh had nodded and they had run off, Ace staying behind as he had hoped. He wanted to talk to the kid. ¨They seem like good kids.¨ Started the man, looking at Ace. Ace nodded, smiling fondly. ¨They are. A bit wild, especially Luffy, but they are good.¨ Rayleigh nodded and decided to see if he could figure out if he were close to someone he knew, he looked awfully familiar and he still couldn't place him. ¨What is your full name, if you don't mind me asking.¨ Ace gave a smile. ¨My full name is Portgas D Ace.¨ Rayleigh frowned, that sounded familiar. Then he remembered someone. ¨Portgas?¨ Ace nodded, looking questionably at him.
¨Are you related to Portgas D Rouge?¨
Ace seemed shocked at that. He nodded and looked at him. ¨She was my mother.¨ Rayleigh had met the woman years ago, many years ago. A year or so before Roger had been executed. She was an amazing woman, stubborn like his captain. Both seemed to be intrigued by each other. He remembers the freckles of the woman, and Ace seemed to have gotten those. But there was still something he felt like he was missing and looked a bit closer, looking at the dark hair and piercing eyes. If the freckles were switched out and replaced by a mustache, he would look exactly like Roger. Could it be? He had heard the rumors, but that was it. Roger had willingly gone to the execution platform to save them, sacrificing himself. And he had never seen the woman again, most likely going into hiding as many who was close to him did. There were a small possibility the man might have managed to get a kid.
¨Are your father by any chance Gol D Roger?¨
Ace looked at him, a thoughtful look at his face. ¨Why do you think that? I would be to young, seeing as I am 15. He was executed 16 years ago.¨ Rayleigh nodded, that was true, but the world was a strange place. ¨That is a point. But you look strikingly like the man. And I have seen stranger things in the world, and your mother was an amazing woman, she would have done anything to keep you alive and safe.¨ Ace got a small depressed look, ¨You knew my mother?¨ Rayleigh nodded. ¨I did. She was amazing and was one of the few who managed to order Roger around.¨ He had a feeling the woman had died, the look and question did to some extent confirm it, but he was still curious about this kid. ¨I have a feeling she is no longer around.¨ Ace gave a solemn nod. ¨She died after giving birth. She managed to carry me for a year, the reason she didn't make it.¨
Rayleigh nodded. If that was true, which it most likely were. Ace had no reason to lie and the woman was amazing and would most likely manage that feat. And if it were true, the possibility of Ace being related to Roger grew. Before he could say anything, Ace gave a small nod. ¨My mother-, My birth name isn't Portgas, I took it after my mother. To honor her.¨ Rayleigh gave a nod, Rouge had possibly named him after his father. But that would also be a death sentence, he had heard what people thought about those rumors of the late pirate king had a child. Saying the child should die to. ¨Was your birth name Gol?¨ Ace sat still for a few seconds before he slowly nodded. ¨It was Gol D Ace.¨ Rayleigh gave a nod. Ace probably didn't have an easy childhood.
Rayleigh gave a smile. ¨Your father was a good man too.¨ Ace gave a nod and a smile. ¨I know. Shanks have told me about him.¨ Rayleigh nodded. That was good. Many, most actually, spoke lowly of the man, saying how evil he were and how he deserved everything he got. It was good to know the kid had heard from someone who knew the man, to hear how he really was like. The kid gave him a small hopeful look. ¨Could you tell me about my mother? Shanks never really met her.¨ Rayleigh gave a smile. ¨Of course I can.¨ He said, making Ace smile.
As Rayleigh spoke about Rouge, about what he knew and what Roger had told him about the woman. He could see the happiness in Ace's eyes, glad to hear about his mother. Rayleigh was now really glad he had asked the kids home. He had asked them home seeing as the hat Luffy had was Rogers, but to find out the kids brother were the son to Roger, was amazing. He had always hoped to find out the man had some legacy, that the rumors were true. Ace looked like a perfect combination of both his parents. Having his mothers freckles and his fathers hair and eyes. But his gaze was more familiar to his mothers, a kind look that hide the furious strength and power the woman had. She seemed kind, but if you thought about doing anything to her, she would give the glare, which even Roger feared.
When the brothers returned, he was mildly surprised to see Luffy sitting down in Ace's lap. Ace seemed to like it as he put his hands around him and hugging him a bit close. Rayleigh continued to tell about Ace's mother, also bringing in his father now and then, telling how they worked together. The three brothers stayed for hours, listening to him tell about his adventures with Roger. Rayleigh was glad to see Ace, Roger's son, looking glad and happy, caring for his brothers. Ace did seem like caring person, but also a person who looked to be strong. Making him remember his late captain.
The kids stayed long into the night before they left, Luffy looking tired. He did offer to let them stay over, he had a spare bedroom. But they said they needed to get home, they had things to do. But did say they could stay over an another time, which made him glad. Glad to know he would meet them again.
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Rayleigh had now known the brothers for a year. They visited every now and then, making him glad. He liked the kids. They did sometimes, rarely, but sometimes, stay over. He had figured out where they lived, shocking him and making him wonder how they managed to travel that fast. It was then he had been shown Aces power, the kid having a devil fruit at that young age, having an even better control over it. He had never heard or seen anything like it and Ace had never answered, making him wonder a bit if he knew what it was. But he had to know, seeing how amazing control he had. He had let it go for now, understanding he wouldn't get the information out of him.
The kids had just arrived. The weather was bad and Luffy had managed to fall on his way to the house, but also dragging Ace with him and landing on top of his brother, making Ace muddy and somewhat annoyed with Luffy. The two brothers had laughed a bit, he had to, but more inside himself, and had offered his shower so he could clean up. Ace had accepted and Rayleigh was getting some clothes he could borrow, seeing as his ones were full of mud and dirt. Luffy and Sabo was sitting the living room, playing some card game. When he got to the door to the bathroom he gave a quick knock before opening the door, so he could leave the clothes and towel for Ace.
But when he looked inside and saw Ace, he completely froze at what he saw.
Ace was standing with his back to the door, his shirt off. It wasn't the fact the kid was half naked that had made him stop, but what he saw on his back. It was littered in scars.
Ace turned around shocked. And the man got a look at his front, which didn't have as many, but still way to many scars. Ace was only 15 years old. He shouldn't have scars. Rayleigh didn't care that he had intruded, right now he only was worried about the kid. Rayleigh quickly closed the door behind him, so the two brothers wouldn't see it. He didn't know if they knew or not. When the door was closed, he looked at Ace, who gave a sigh. ¨Rayleigh, I know it might seem a bit bad, bu-,¨ Rayleigh but him off. ¨A bit bad? I have seen slaves with less. You told me you had been staying on Dawn since you were 1, protected by the bandits and Garp. How can you have that many? If you are in any kid of trouble, you need to tell me.¨ He said, looking sternly and comfortingly at Ace. Some of the scars, weren't scars yet. Telling him they were recent. Making him fear and worry for him and the other two, what of someone was hurting them.
Ace gave a sigh. ¨I'm in no trouble, neither is Luffy or Sabo. They don't have any scars like this, only the ones you've seen.¨ Rayleigh nodded, that was at least a bit good. ¨How did you get them? You are 15. No one that young should have that many. You shouldn't have any.¨ Ace massaged his face, seeming to think what to say next. Why did only Ace have scars? He looked seriously at the kid. ¨If anyone is doing anything, you need to tell me.¨ Ace was the son to Roger, a man many hated. If someone found out and got his hands on Ace, it would be bad. He was just about to speak again, when Ace opened his mouth, cutting him off.
¨I'm an assassin.¨
Rayleigh stared at him for a second. Trying to figure out if he had heard right. ¨You are an assassin?¨ He asked carefully. Ace gave a nod, hand still on his face. ¨But you said you wanted to be a traveler.¨ Ace gave a sigh, ¨I lied, or somewhat lied. I want to travel and help others, but I will do it as an assassin.¨ Rayleigh was at a loss for words. No idea how to comprehend the fact Ace, Roger's son, was an assassin. Rayleigh looked at Ace, ¨What-, Do you have a name?¨ Ace gave a small nod, but didn't say anything. ¨What is your name, Ace?¨ He said, needing to know. There wasn't possible for him to be a big one, maybe he just wanted to try it out. Rayleigh would try to make him stop. Ace answered in a reluctant voice. ¨It was Black Raven, but I have been Ace of Spades for 2 months.¨ Rayleigh could only stare. He had heard about Ace of Spades. An assassin taking the world by shock at how amazing he were. Managing to get into the impenetrable and get out without anyone noticing. But Black Raven had been around for 3 years.
Ace had been an assassin for at least 3 years.
Rayleigh gave a serious look to Ace. ¨You should stop. Being an assassin is not a good choice. You will die early. Think about Sabo and Luffy!¨ Ace gave a small glare, ¨I am thinking about Sabo and Luffy! That's why I am an assassin. To protect them!¨ Rayleigh recognized the look in his eyes and instantly thought back to his captain. Ace was determined. Rayleigh somewhat shook his head. ¨How can you being an assassin help them? There is no way you being an assassin can help them that much, you sh-,¨ Ace cut him off, ¨We are all wanted. Being hunted down by marines and nobles.¨ Rayleigh stared again. ¨What? Why?¨ Ace gave a sigh as he started to tell who they were. Who Luffy and Sabo parents were. How Sabo was saved the last moment and how Ace had gone with the assassin, Azuruko. How he worked a lot and managed to keep them safe by destroying evidence and such.
Rayleigh could somewhat understand. He had no idea all of them were wanted. That was a huge burden for Ace, for all of them. But being an assassin was a terrible choice. ¨Do you need to be an assassin for that? Why not just be a pirate like your brothers and protect them like that?¨ Ace gave a sigh, massaging his face again. ¨I need to get information on who knows what. And many needs help, I can't just sit by and watch that.¨ Rayleigh frowned. ¨Why not let the others handle it? You don't need to.¨ Ace shook his head. ¨I do. I need to do it. I need to help others, the world is a horrible place and they need people like me.¨ Rayleigh shook his head. ¨They don't need you specifically. Others can do it.¨ Ace gave a small annoyed sigh and waled closer to him, taking the towel and clothes and turned around. ¨I won't stop. Thank you for the clothes. Now if you could, I would like that shower.¨
Rayleigh was on his way to open his mouth, but cached a glimpse of his eyes. The same determination both his parents had. Ace weren't going to stop. Rayleigh gave a nod. ¨I'll leave you too it then.¨ Ace gave a nod and Rayleigh left. When he was outside the door, he gave a sigh. Why an assassin? Just as he was about to move back to the living room, a voice spoke up. ¨You found out.¨ He looked to a hallway to see Sabo. He knew? Rayleigh gave a nod. ¨I did. Do you know?¨ Sabo nodded, ¨Both me and Luffy know.¨ He then gave a look he couldn't completely identify, ¨He won't stop. I've been trying for years.¨ Rayleigh gave a sigh inside himself, if Sabo couldn't make him stop, he had a feeling he couldn't either.
Sabo and Rayleigh walked back to the living room, where Luffy was trying to shuffle the deck of cards, but not being able to. As they sat down, Sabo took over and they started a card game together. When Ace joined them a bit later, Rayleigh didn't mention the assassin thing, not wanting to bring it up in front of his brothers. The day continued calmly like that and when night came, the brothers left again, saying they would come back later. Rayleigh only hoped there wouldn't come a day when he heard about Ace dying. He was an assassin and they often got into trouble, often dying early. Rayleigh gave a sigh to himself, trying not to think about it.
During the next few times Ace visited, he did try to make him stop, to get him to see reason. But Ace wouldn't and Rayleigh knew he was determined. Ace was a good person, doing the right thing in the world. But it was still a horrible job. It was half a year after he had found out, that Ace asked him for a favor. Asking him if he could help him watch Luffy and Sabo when he was gone for long assignments. Rayleigh had of course said yes. He wanted to help them, and if he could do that by watching the brothers, he would do that, lessen the burden to Ace by some small extent.
Ace was an amazing person, an amazing assassin, Rayleigh couldn't deny that. His parents, both Roger and Rouge, would have been proud if they saw how amazing he were. He only wished he could talk Ace out of it, at least make it so he only protected his brothers and not everyone. But he never did get trough to him.
But he would help him every way he could. He would help his old captain's son. Knowing Ace would manage to change the world, to help it get better and be amazing. Just like his father and mother.
And that's the chapter. Hope you enjoyed.
And I if you have any ideas or a thought about a scene you want. I would like to hear it. I don't have a lot to go on right now, seeing as there have only been one request the last 8 chapters.
It is kind of hard to update when I don't know what you want to read. I do have some ideas myself, but I try not to post all of them at once.
So if you have any scenes you want to see or event you would like to go different, leave a review/comment.