A few hours later, Shanks went to check on the 2 boys, he had been expecting them, so be roudy and hyper after the days events, but when he opened the door, he discovered they were both fast asleep their new bed. Not only that, but they were snuggling. Luffy had Ace in a bear hug, while one of Ace's hand was tangled in Luffy's hair, pulling his muscled chest, while the other was on Luffy's tiny ass, pulling their clothed genitalia together. Shanks mumbled, "If I didn't know any better looking at them now I would say they are lovers." Then it hit him, who said they weren't Shanks knew the boys weren't brothers by blood, and Luffy was affectionate with almost everyone, never hesitating to hug, but he had seen Luffy and Ace both give each other a kiss on the forehead during his first visit, when he was forced to leave without goodbyes to protect the Fuushia Village. The other thing was as affectionate as Luffy was, he was only ever kissed by Ace and only ever kissed Ace, it did seem kind of strange, but with Ace's overprotectiveness it made sense. Shanks walked out of the room closing the door slowly behind him, with a sad looking smile. He took his Strawhat off his head and looked at the center, "Did I do the right thing Roger? Ace was finally about to open up to me, I'm almost sure of it, but I had to leave to protect him and Luffy. The 2 of them are so cute together, the way Luffy can read Ace's emotions and comfort him, and how Ace is so protective of Luffy, you feel like you are going to die just from making Luffy pout, because of the dark glares Ace gives you Bahahaha. Anyway I want to thank you for watching over them these past couple years. This may be the last time we get to talk like this, so I hope you have been doing well, knowing you, you have been on many more adventures, and please continue to watch over those 2. Thanks for everything." Shanks had some grass installed on the deck just for nights like these he placed the strawhat over his face, and fell asleep on the grass.

The next morning he woke up to find the deck quite. Shanks, being a man who lived in the moment, never owned any form of time telling device. So, when he woke up at Noon and noticed no new hyperactive crewmate running around the ship, he assumed it must still be early and tried to fall back asleep..

Ben was getting irritated. His captain was just lying on the deck. He had promised the 2 boys he would celebrate their joining with them tonight, but was he really planning to just sleep their first day as crew members away. He had been so excited he barely slept more than 6 hours a night on the way here. He hadn't even had anything to drink in the last few monthes he was so excited. So what changed why was he being so lazy now. Finally deciding to do something he kicked him in the side, Shanks let out a noise of irritation, and rolled over. Knowing he was now awake Ben spoke up, "Baka if your sick go to the sickbay, or get your lazy ass up." Shanks had begun to mumble something into the hat covering his face, but Ben only caught the end, "...too early". Ben gave him another, lighter kick to the side, "It's noon."

Shanks head shot up. Hat falling into his lap, looking up his face soured at the sun bright in the center of the sky mumbling, "Stupid sun, why are you so bright right now". His eyes finally adjusting he looked at Ben, "Where are the boys?" Ben began to say something about what the crew members were currently doing. Shanks raised his hand, "I meant Ace and Luffy."

Ben laughed he knew exactly what Shanks meant this was just more fun. He then looked at his captain with a smile on his face and clearly faking it he said, "Oh you mean THOSE boys... I dunno they ran off this morning. Maybe they decided they only wanted a one night stand with Big Red here" Big Red being their crews nickname for the ship. He could see how hard Shanks was trying to look upset at the joke he was biting his lip and the edge of his mouth was struggling to not shoot up and break out into laughter. Giving up on keeping his captain here knowing he would go searching for them anyway, he did have an equivilant maturity level after all, he responded, "They went to say goodbye to Dadan and Makino. Said something about a 'stupid jiijii' coming back and 'having to leave ASAP'".

Shanks stopped laughing, Ace and Luffy's grandfather... His jaw dropped, "Crap that means..." Ben was giving him a confused look, "We have to get out of here now, there is no way he will willingly let them come with us." Ben responded, "I've never seen you like this Shanks. What's wrong? Who is their grandfather to get you so excited like this." Shanks turned back suddenly actting all non-chelantly, "Monkey D..." He had to pause for dramatic effect make sure he could get a good view of Ben's face as well to see his reaction "Garp". Shanks couldn't suppress a laugh at Ben's jaw hit the floor, "So you're telling me you are planning on taking Garp, hero of the marines', grandchildren and turning them into world renown pirates. That's the most insane thing you have ever done. Considering you are a Yonko that's saying a lot. Either way if we are taking them we have to leave now so that the village doesn't get damaged. Garp isn't famed for his diplomacy."

Shanks realizing Ben was right went to the town and found the boys in Makino's bar. He told them it was time to go, grabbing both their hands with his one dragged them back to the ship.

The entire village walked out to the dock to see what all the commotion was about. They realized Ace and Luffy were leaving with Shanks and waved their goodbyes. Makino fought to hold back tears.

In the distance a marine warship was coming into view. Shanks instructed both Ace and Luffy to go back to their room and hide. He was hoping Garp wouldn't use his haki. The rest of the crew, unfurlled the sails, and the Red Force took off, full speed ahead.

As the Marine Ship and Red Force crossed paths, Garp screamed out, "You better run Red Hair, if I wasn't on an important assignment I would come capture you right now".

Shanks resisted the urge to sweat drop at Garps comment, 'Since when is visiting your grandchildren an assignment you old coot' he thought to himself. He continued to smile at Garp as the sailed by eachother. As soon as they were out of sight Shanks went to tell Ace and Luffy that Garp is gone. When he opened the door slowly figuring they were afraid of Garp finding them and another beating from the man. In the room he saw them both sitting on the bed Ace hugging Luffy, Ace's shirt looked wet with what at first he would have guessed was sweat, but later realize they were Luffy's tears.

Ace smiled softly at Luffy and said, "Don't worry too much Lu, Jiijii will be mad for a few days, but he isn't the type to hold a grudge against family." Ace realized he needed to make Luffy feel like everything was normal. He lightly, much lighter than usual, bumped him on the head and said, "Stop being a crybaby, since when does a man who wants to be pirate king cry." Ace struggled to say these words to Luffy, lately that seemed to be more and more common. All he really wanted to do anymore was make Luffy happy. Lately he has been noticing more and more his feelings for Luffy. Last night made things even worse, he had heard Shanks mention they looked like lovers, and as soon as he had left the room took the opportunity to give him a kiss.

** Flashback **

It was not the usual brotherly kiss on the forhead, this time he kissed him on the lips. He had to resist the urge of using his tongue in fear of waking Luffy and being rejected. It felt so right too, as he met Luffy's lips he almost could have sworn Luffy had been kissing him back, their lips melded together perfectly. After the kiss finished and he finally regained control. Luffy, in his sleep, had let out a moan. Now just any moan. Luffy had moaned his name, overly holding the A. Ace forced himself out of Luffy's grip and walked to the private bathroom Shanks had arranged for them to have in their cabin, he assumed because Shanks didn't want them going near the puking drunkin' crew late at night unless him or Ben were around. He took advantage of this and went into the washroom suthing his aching member by stroking it. It didn't make matters any better when he came almost instantly, just at the thought of how Luffy had moaned his name, even though he was only stroking himself slowly.

**Present Time**

Shanks backed out of the room after seeing he shouldn't desturb and walked back to the deck.

Back in Fuushia Village

Garp was wondering why everyone was at the dock and why Makino was crying. He was more than anything interested in where his grandchildren were though he had sent advanced notice so they would be hear to greet him. When he saw them he would have to thank them with a 'Fist of Love'. Makino walked up to Garp and gave him a hug. This shocked the man. She mumbled something about, "They grow up so fast", and suddenly Garp was cofused Garp grabbed Makino's shoulders and created some space between them. He finally decided to ask, "What do you mean, what did those brats do now, where are they anyway they should know better than not to come greet their Grandpa"

Makino looked at him horror in her eyes realizing Shanks hadn't told him when they past each other. "T-They became pirates".

Garp was shocked, "What do you mean they became pirates, they are going to become strong marines, and even if they did become pirates they are too young to sail the seas by themselves, so they must still be on the island. Those boys are in so much trouble when I find them telling lies like that" Makino speaking up finally calming down and bluntly said, "They left with Shanks". Garp was shocked.

** Flashback**

As the Marine Ship and Red Force crossed paths, Garp screamed out, "You better run Red Hair, if I wasn't on an important assignment I would come capture you right now".

Shanks continued to smile at Garp as the sailed by eachother.

**Present Time**

"That bastard, he just sailed by me with that stupid smile on his face" Screaming in a haki filled voice he yelled in anger, "Reeed Haaaiir"

On the Red Force

Shanks could have sworn he heard his name yelled from the direction of Fuushia Village. He looked over at Ben, who he was guessing heard it as well. Ben looked at him and said, "Well 2 D.s who are Garp's grandchildren, and a Yonko who Garp is pissed at for letting his grandkids join his crew, or rather invited them too" Ben smiled, "Things should be really interesting around here." Shanks laughed, he couldn't agree more and that's just the way he liked it.

Luffy and Ace were on the patch of grass on the deck Luffy's head was in Ace's lap. Ace was playing with his hair spinning it in his fingers. Luffy knew Ace was gay, Ace had told him when he turned down that girl from the village who asked him out. Luffy was really happy too. He didn't want anyone taking his Ace away from him, and he had hope that him and Ace could be more than just brothers. He had seen 2 people in the village kissing on the lips a few days ago and last night he even had a dream where Ace was kissing him like that and it was amazing. Now all he could think about whenever he was with Ace was that dream. How much he wished it was real, he wanted Ace to kiss him like that and more. Not really sure what more was he just knew there had to be more.