Here is the official end of this story the Chibi ASL, enjoy the chapter! :D

It was 3 years later after Ace had went to look for Marco, had found him and reintroduced him to his brothers. Sabo was cautious at first but when Marco showed Sabo his powers, he was all for Marco bring there. Lu to say the least was excited, like he had ate too much sugar. He wanted to ride Marco in his phoenix form. Marco had no objections.

Ace,Sabo and Luffy started to grow up, and develop their skills and fighting styles better than ever as well.

Sabo decided to stick with the pipe he had picked up with Ace when they meet, leaving with a guy named Dragon. Ace and Luffy had first been against it but after made sure that Sabo called them every week when he left. At first Ace and Luffy were against it but then they saw how important it was so on the condition that Sabo would call every week or so, they let him go.

Luffy got better at using his moves, being able to pull his limbs back faster than ever. He had even been working on the techniques he had made, training with also worked on powering up the techniques that he already had with some new ones as well with Ace.

And Ace had been doing training with Marco, honing his hand to hand and leg training. Ace had been pushed hard by Marco. After all Marco said he would only teach Ave if he was serious. Marco had agreed to train him as long as Ace didn't start fights on his own and would take the training seriously.

By now Ace and Sabo were 13 years old with Luffy growing up to be 10 years old. Ace and Luffy had been going to visit Mikano more now they were grown up, well it was more like Luffy running there with Ace following behind.

Sometimes when Lu went to visit Mikano, Ace would stay back and hang out with Marco. He remembered when Marco had asked him why does he go to him, maybe Marco expected a different answer since he was so surprised by his but he had toldLu ran to her bar and Ace followed to make sure he was okay.

The times he stayed at the treehouse he usually went to Marco's nest to find him there or at the beach where they first meet. Ace first went to Marco's nest climbing up the vines, peeking over the edge to see him laying there with his eyes closed.

Ace was about to leave, when he heard his best friend's voice.

"Come up here Ace...I'd like some company up here…."

Ace smiled, climbing up to crawl across to Marco. Ace laid his head over Marco's lap closing his eyes, happy that Marco's nest was in a place where the sun hit. Ace for a while now had a crush on Marco, maybe it was admiration but he did like Marco.

Ace was surprised when he felt a hand run through his hair, slowly petting him. Ace turned on his side to put his face in Marco's lower abdomen. Ace closed his eyes as the stroking continued until he fell asleep.

When Ace woke up noticing that there was no Marco. Ace was slightly disappointed but tried not to show it, Ace sighed before he got up. What Ace wasn't expecting was a gust of wind before something light blue landed in front of him, he raised his arms in front of his eyes when it happened.

Ace let his arms go to his side when he saw Marco there in his phoenix form. Marco turned from his current form to his human one and came over to Ace ruffling his hair. Ace tried to defend himself but found that he didn't want to.

"There's breakfast down the nest, it's a crocodile, enjoy…."

Ace smiled at Marco, before grabbing the man's sleeve and tugging him down with him. He watched as Marco smirk before he roughly grabbed Ace, and put him on his back flying high. Ace put his arms around Marco's neck but was looking around the spot that was the forest now.

They didn't fly far or for that long but Ace was happy nonetheless. They landed after maybe an hour of flying or so. Ace started to make a fire for cooking the crocodile, letting the food sit.

Marco was sitting crossed leg leaning his back against a tree with his eyes closed. Ace started to think. Would Marco come with him to sea? Maybe it was one of those promises to kids where you tell them something but you're hesitant about it….

"Marco? If I asked you to join me when I go out to sea, would you?"

Ace was intently looking at Marco, seeing that his eyes were still closed meant that he didn't hear the question because he was fell asleep….*Sigh*

"You probably would have said no anyway…."

"Who said that I would say no?"

Ace blushed putting his head back up to see Marco with his eyes still closed, he had heard the man quite clearly….? Ace shrugged his shoulders before getting up to turn the food over for the other side to roast when he was grabbed. Marco had a hold on him around his waist.

"I told you I would help you in your dream, Ace…."

Ace was blushing at this point, how could he not with Marco holding around the waist?! Ace nodded not trusting his voice, moving to get up to turn the food. Ace found he couldn't move out of Marco's iron grip, with him looking at Marco. Ace put his face in Marco's neck.

"Marco...can you let go please….?"

He felt Marco breath before Marco suddenly got up with Ace in his arms switching them so Ace's back was against the tree with his legs wrapped around Marco waist and his arms around Marco's neck so he didn't skid down the tree.

Before Ace knew it and without thinking pushed his lips against Marco's. Ace blushed about to pull back but Marco pushed forward to not break their contact. Ace tangled his fingers in Marco's hair. After a few minutes they broke off for air, Ace pushing his face into Marco's chest being effectively turning into a tomato….

Ace felt himself being shook, looking at Marco seeing him be completely still? Ace blinked and when opening his eyes felt to be a dream he had….Of course it would be a dream….

Ace saw kneeling in front of him with his hand pull back. Ace got up smiling at Marco, grabbing his hand. Ace had been sleeping in the nest for so long his stomach had started a strike against him it seemed, it was loudly growling at him.

"Come on Marco let's go and get something to eat! I don't think I can last any longer!"

Marco chuckled at that. What I didn't notice that Marco never pulled away from his hand….

3 years later. Start of Ace's adventure.

Ace was now 16 ready to sail out, unlike Sabo who set out with powerful people when he was 10. Ace was given gifts from the people he loved, Dadan gave him a beautiful red bead necklace like hers...she wasn't a bad hag after all. Luffy found his hat that he now wore, saying the were twins now. Makino had given a few days of good sake. The bandits gave him a farewell party the night before. Marco, he had given Ace his company and a crest bejeweled knife, Ace loved it, he needed a weapon anyway.

Ace was walking to the boat he had obtained from the Gray Terminal. It was a simple boat with a room on it, with some sake, food and money as well. Ace saw a crowd of people on the cliff where his boat was.

"Oi! Are you guys here to wish me farewell?!"

Everyone turned around from the boat storming him, giving him hugs and pats on the back. He smiled at all his friends and family. Ace looked around seeing everyone but Marco, he must be on the boat.

"Hey Ace! Who is the man on your boat?!'

Ace had been tackled by Lu during that sentence, with them looking at each other and laughing. Ace and Lu spoke at the same time.

"That's Marco, my first friend!"

"It's the birdman, he's Ace's boyfriend!"

Ace turned a tomato red at that. He couldn't believe Lu had said that! Dadan looked pissed at that.

"Marco is not my boyfriend!"

"Good because I didn't approve of him! I don't need another bad influence on you!"

Ace started to laugh at that. Dadan talking about influences was just hilarious! Ace stopped laughing when a pair of arms wrapped them around his waist.

"Ready to go?"

Ace looked back seeing half-lidded eyes looking at him. Ace smiled at the man before being bombarded with questions from everyone but Lu.

"Where did you meet him?!"

"What is your relationship with Ace?"

Makino and Dadan really did care for him didn't they….? Ace asked their questions with honesty and vague descriptions. He didn't want them getting ideas….Ace heard Marco chuckle before being carried bridal style to the boat. Ace started to squirm in Marco's grasp.

"My name is Marco, I meet Ace when he was 10 years old and I will be accompanying him on adventure through the sea... objections?"

They shook their heads before Marco board the ship with Ace in arms. Marco and Ace waved to the bandits, friends and Luffy before setting the sail and Ace being carried to the room.

"Marco put me down! I can walk!"

So here is the end of Chibi ASL. I can add more chapters but I decided to end it here. I'm not sure If I'll be making a sequel from this but if you want I can. I hope you enjoyed the story and thanks for reading.

Sapphire~